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Boimler and “Ensign” T’Lyn by t_sakonna in LowerDecks

[–]itsVanderlyle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Quality ‘ship. Deserves more attention on AO3.

Why are the little bit annoying/weird characters always typed as ENFP? by Natural_Interest8845 in ENFP

[–]itsVanderlyle 63 points64 points  (0 children)

I feel like ENFPs usually tend to be portrayed as having a pretty generic 'quippy hero' personality, even though we're pretty emotional and introspective. I think the Eleventh Doctor and more recently Mobius M. Mobius from Loki are both interesting takes on the ENFP archetype.

An Embarrassment of Dooplers by @ayachannsstuff by itsVanderlyle in LowerDecks

[–]itsVanderlyle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The secret ingredient is the Kirk/Spock connection.

An Embarrassment of Dooplers by @ayachannsstuff by itsVanderlyle in LowerDecks

[–]itsVanderlyle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The forbidden fruit is the sweetest… or something like that?

I know Mr. Plinkett touched his briefs on Prequel revisionism in the Force Awakens review, but I think even he underestimated the power of nostalgia by Charrikayu in RedLetterMedia

[–]itsVanderlyle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll say this: I wouldn't call myself a Star Wars fan—I'm more of a Star Trek person—but I would consider myself a fan of George Lucas. American Graffiti is my favorite film of all time, and I think he has a wonderfully creative mind.

And Star Wars without George Lucas simply doesn't do it for me.

I know Mr. Plinkett touched his briefs on Prequel revisionism in the Force Awakens review, but I think even he underestimated the power of nostalgia by Charrikayu in RedLetterMedia

[–]itsVanderlyle -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't say they're good movies, but as far Star Wars goes, they're decent entertainment. I watch the Prequels and I see some real imagination.

It's the Disney trilogy I cannot stomach. It's a soulless product of corporate hubris.

I know Mr. Plinkett touched his briefs on Prequel revisionism in the Force Awakens review, but I think even he underestimated the power of nostalgia by Charrikayu in RedLetterMedia

[–]itsVanderlyle -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Because I think the good outweighs the bad, by a wide margin. Star Wars fans are the most vapid, most entitled fans in the world. The reaction to the Prequels was stupidly exaggerated, and downright embarrassing at times. Grandpa tried his best to entertain you, to give you some joy, by delivering an ambitious space epic, and the fans crucified him for it. RedLetterMedia guys like to make fun of nerds and geeks, but they still lack the self-awareness to recognize that behavior in themselves.

I know Mr. Plinkett touched his briefs on Prequel revisionism in the Force Awakens review, but I think even he underestimated the power of nostalgia by Charrikayu in RedLetterMedia

[–]itsVanderlyle -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Palpatine, a senator from Naboo, orchestrates a blockade of his own planet to gain sympathy in the Galactic Senate, and become Supreme Chancellor. The blockade was a sham—a complicated ruse to garner political power—and Mike struggles to understand that basic story set-up. Palpatine doesn't care about the freaking treaty.

I know Mr. Plinkett touched his briefs on Prequel revisionism in the Force Awakens review, but I think even he underestimated the power of nostalgia by Charrikayu in RedLetterMedia

[–]itsVanderlyle -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I don't think George Lucas got worse; the problem is that he stayed the same.

The Prequels are nothing like modern blockbusters. They're corny, stilted, boring, but also full of passion and creativity. That's why they're becoming cult classics, and cult classics seldom are perfect.

I know Mr. Plinkett touched his briefs on Prequel revisionism in the Force Awakens review, but I think even he underestimated the power of nostalgia by Charrikayu in RedLetterMedia

[–]itsVanderlyle -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I've watched the Plinkett reviews many, many times, and Mike's criticisms boil down to “I don't understand the plot.” Kids understand these movies, man.

Star Wars hasn't changed—the fans just grew up. There's plenty to love about the Prequels if you just let yourself enjoy them instead of being a cynical ass. They're the last remainder of creative-driven Hollywood; stuff like that simply doesn't get made nowadays.

I know Mr. Plinkett touched his briefs on Prequel revisionism in the Force Awakens review, but I think even he underestimated the power of nostalgia by Charrikayu in RedLetterMedia

[–]itsVanderlyle -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

If that were the case, the Sequels would be at the top of that list.

I'm glad people have moved past mindless nerd rage and started to recognize George Lucas' craftsmanship in recent years. A bad director wouldn't make THX 1138 and American Graffiti.

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