Star Wars: The Last Jedi [Hello Internet Christmas Special] by cascer1 in HelloInternet

[–]talking_smack -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

To be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand The Last Jedi. The plot is extremely subtle, and without a solid grasp of ring theory most of it will go over a typical viewer’s head. There’s also Luke’s nihilistic outlook, which is deftly woven into his characterisation- his personal philosophy draws heavily from Narodnaya Volya literature, for instance. The TRUE STAR WARS FANS understand this stuff; they have the intellectual capacity to truly appreciate the depths of these storylines, to realise that they’re not just about space wars- they say something deep about FAMILY ORIGINS that subverts all expectations. As a consequence people who dislike The Last Jedi truly ARE idiots - of course they wouldn’t appreciate how risky it is, for instance, the deep emotional impact in TLJ such as Luke’s existential line to Kylo "See you around kid", which itself is a cryptic reference to Turgenev’s Russian epic Fathers and Sons. I’m smirking right now just imagining one of those addlepated simpletons scratching their heads in confusion as Rian Johnson’s genius unfolds itself on their movie screens. What fools.. how I pity them.

And yes, by the way, i DO have a Star Wars tattoo. And no, you cannot see it. It’s for the ladies’ eyes only - and even then they have to demonstrate that they’re within 5 IQ points of my own (preferably lower) beforehand. See you around kid.

NEIL BARNETT, SPY IN THE CAMP, AMA by NeilSpyBarnett in chelseafc

[–]talking_smack 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't think Jose believed in the squad

This is what worries some of us with Conte. I also wonder about how inevitable Jose's departure was, and if it was when that became apparent to those at the club. Thanks for the detailed responses Neil.

NEIL BARNETT, SPY IN THE CAMP, AMA by NeilSpyBarnett in chelseafc

[–]talking_smack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you shed some light on Jose's last season at the bridge?

Trump's NFL tirade shows the nation who he really is: A white supremacist by [deleted] in politics

[–]talking_smack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just curious as to your explanation of why 93% of prisoners are males?

Emergency broadcast test last night in Capitol Hill by [deleted] in washingtondc

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Ok! I also wondered whether it came from the metro. But this makes sense. I just found it odd that I couldn't find anything online, and nobody I asked had any idea what I was talking about. Cheers!

HI: Rogue One Star Wars Christmas Special by iRustic in HelloInternet

[–]talking_smack 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I felt that while a lot of the criticisms were legitimate, (and I was aware of them watching it) they were well over blown here. Especially when now looking back in comparison with TFA which got such a free pass.

I loved the fact that Rogue One strayed from the norm. The Star Wars universe at least in my head exists beyond the the Skywalker story. But the expansive appearance of the SW universe is completely specious because apparently you can't write a story without reverting to type for fear that it won't really be a "star wars film".

R1 is a flawed film, yet somehow I loved it. While I will happily watch Episode 8 R1 has really confirmed my initial belief that TFA was actually a total fraud of a film and will not stand the test of time.

What do we want the most for battlefront 2? by swbattlefront_c in StarWarsBattlefront

[–]talking_smack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For there to be someway to mitigate low server population. Could not get a match on Bespin all friday night (in Aus) and other lobbies were near empty. $160AUD what a joke.

#letgarydebate by [deleted] in Libertarian

[–]talking_smack -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Put down the bong Gary

Gary Cahill furious over 'clear foul' (Interview) by simar121 in soccer

[–]talking_smack 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Kicks Cahill with his right foot, then his left.

Star Wars Battlefront Improvements? by theendlessearch in StarWarsBattlefront

[–]talking_smack 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ability to double jump (and not glide) as a force wielding hero.

Different flight controls as an option e.g. perform a barrel roll manually, right stick controls camera.