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Empire Strikes Back Commentary | Val Verde Broadcasting
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- Опубликовано: 1 мар 2023
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2:00:00 Duncan's right, the shuttle arriving and Vader's line are new, the original it was simply the shot of Vader walking toward the camera sternly saying "bring my shuttle".
One thing I have to geek out about, I got to ask Phil Tippett about the helicopter shot of the Tauntaun in what's obviously a live action plate of Norway...could not puzzle out how they did that pre-digital. He told me they projected the plate out the animation camera, because apparently you can do that. 😳 Then Dennis Muren figured out a motion control move that matched (on their 1970s "Dykstraflex" crane), and Phil stop motion animated the Tauntaun on a bluescreen set. Then it looks like they rotoscoped a shadow for it and comped it optically, with a wisp of fog drifting in front of it. How crazy is that?
Having a very shitty day, so this is a great respite. Thanks Lads
Definitely try and give Andor another shot, easily some of the best acting and writing out of the franchise in the show.
Duncans impressions are seriously really good he should make a RUclips series around it or write a stand up comedy routine around it
Val Verde in a live format could be great.
100% have to agree with Rich on the authentic feel of Han and Leia's romance right out of the gate. I completely buy into it and continue to be charmed by it after all these years. Yet another reason that makes this film the best of them all. It transcends the series and completely stands on its own. You get horror, adventure, romance, drama, suspense, mystery and humor. EMPIRE is the total package.
I wonder why that was 😉
RE: the AI conversation, I've been playing with Midjourney and other things too. I see a couple possibilities. A- Legislation limits AI use just to stop societal collapse. B- Studios cut artists completely out of the equation and make soulless movies with a button press. C- Independent creatives use AI tools as a force multiplier, and create epic projects that people actually want to see with minimal resources. D- all corporations go bankrupt because they've replaced us all with machines, and no one can buy their goods. I'm hoping for A and C. I believe people like us can probably take advantage of these tools to at least make it through a couple decades to retirement before things get really bad, but since the end goal is to replace all human labor as a whole, I think the outcry will be enough to keep jobs from being completely replaced. I also think some people will still yearn for human stories that machines can't tell with the same heart. It's more likely AI will transform our workflows than simply eradicate creativity. I find it really helpful in my ideation process, more of a sketching tool than a hired illustrator.
Always love listening to Richard and Duncan's insight into how films are made nowadays and acting.
Big love to Brad as well.
Great commentary as always, comrades. The AI discussion at the end was very interesting. It reminded me of that Alan Moore quote about the age of information doubling as time goes on.
The title plate on all the Empire story boards said "Star Wars Episode II", so there you go, it's canon, I'm sticking with that.
wow! Duncan has future sight when it comes to Ian Fleming and Mr Bond.
I'm watching Empire along with this commentary, so obviously I've got the sound muted, which has really allowed me to appreciate what a visually beautiful work of art and storytelling this is. Such a stand-alone beautiful film.
1:09:50 I had the same thing with the first episode of Andor where it wasn't really holding my attention and I kept looking at my phone. But to be fair, it did get a lot more interesting as it went along, especially when Andy Serkis showed up.
Huh, Duncan's been drinking martinis? Never would have thought that to listen to him.
[Scandinavian wampa impression]
Ah, there it is...
Great commentary guys and sending love to Brad.
I think Rich is incredibly on point with where this is going with the advancement of AI. I've seen it grow incredibly rapid within the short span of a few months. Give it five more years and the world is without a doubt going to undergo a massive change when it comes to making art or entertainment of any kind. Fascinating discussion at the end fellas. Would love to hear more of your thoughts on the subject.
I remember reading somewhere that actors were starting to get contracts written up so that if they use their likeness after their death (deepfakes), their family/estate will still get money for it. They literally won't even need actors one day. It's scary how well the tech is now.
A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one🙂🙂
Awww thanks for the shout out.
Start of Video - "Oh Hey, I'll pop on a cheeky VVB commentary while working!"
End Of VIdeo - "Why do I even bother drawing anymore? I'm an anachronism that's too old to accept creating this stuff with the touch of an AI button, I cant even trust my online interactions involve real people anymore and I miss Napster."
Another excellent commentary, fellas. I especially enjoyed the discussions about film making, creativity and AI. Thanks, and all the best to Mr. Watson.
Han walks into the command center on Hoth to inform the General that the sensors are in place but now he has to gtfo of there. They have one shot when he walks in of Leia looking at him and that's all you need to know. She cares about this guy but is also conflicted with those feelings, brilliantly acted by Carrie Fischer. One shot tells all!! Show don't tell.
When you guys where discussing Force awakens. I always felt that script was originally written to be about Finn. His the only character to have an arch. His terrified of the First Order and has a weird moment with Kilo at the beginning.
His the only one with a goal and agency, his given Luke lightsaber. He plans Rays rescue, he stands up and fights Kilo.
Ray being the lead seems like a last minute decision and the script was edited to make those changes, rather than be rewritten.
Having Finn as the lead would also make the film less of a retread of Star Wars 1. It also feels having made these changes to make Rey the lead that the writers of the later films had no idea what to do with Finn and he then had nothing to actually do.
@@benhaslam1312 Finn had an arch in The Last Jedi. In Force Awakens he is acting of loyalty to his friends. In Last Jedi he has to learn that the Resistance is bigger than any one person and he needs to stand up and be counted, which is why I love that exchange between him and Phasma "You always were scum!" "Rebel scum!" where he is announcing he is now on board.
A real missed opportunity. Even the trailers and artwork were suggesting he would be the future Jedi. What a great story that would have been. Imagine if, after being bested by Kylo Ren, the lightsaber flew into Luke's hand instead of Rey's. He holds off Kylo, escapes with Finn and Rey and promises to train both of them.
David Prowse once ate an onion on set in full Darth Vader costume to help Mark Hamill during that bit where he wot lost Palm and her five sisters. Hamill could smell Prowses Oniony breath through the mask and was screaming and crying. Prowse would later laugh about it later saying it "added an extra flavour to the scene".
At least, that's what my dad told me before he left to go buy some milk down the cornershop. Haven't seen him since.
Dude, that wouldn't surprise me if it was true. Actors are crazy and they love themselves.
@@edwardhannah8507 I always remember the very odd story of how John Belushi went missing during the filming of Blues Brothers and they went knocking on houses in the Chicago suburbs. Eventually they found him. He had just knocked on some random persons door, went "I'm John Belushi. I'm very tired and need something to eat and to sleep." Raided the guys fridge, had a snack, and crashed from all the drugs he was doing onto the guys couch.
So yeah, I absolutely 100% see where you're coming from
Kirshner unarguably peaked with TESB, and then arguably peaked again with Robocop 2 ten years later. Excellent commentary, gentlemen!
All the best to Brad.
Thanks Richard and Duncan, this commentary certainly put me through the emotional rollercoaster, 5 minutes in we’re in silly town with Norwegian Tauntaun’s and we end with an extended epilogue ruminating on the dangers of AI 😮
Empire is wonderful though and you can’t say much that has already been said when it comes to singing it’s praises, it holds up so well and I can only assume you lads will be finishing the trilogy with a commentary of Return of That Jedi in the near future?
What is "Star Wars?" Is that like "Star Track?"
Drunken Casey.
Never heard of this film. Is it as good as Highlander?
Nothings as good as Highlander.
Trick question...nothing is as good as Highlander. Not love, not a golden ticket to Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, not all numbers coming up on the Euromillions or a night on the town with Bob Carolgees and Spit the Dog......
NOTHING........
These commentaires are wonderful! Can't wait for Return of the Jedi! Love watching these will y'all!
I've only just realised that Yoda looks like Larry David!
He's Britain's premier farmyard to table strategist 🍗 1:50:00
Bare with Andor. The season is split into four 3-episode-arcs, so some episodes can be uneventful but it pays off later.
Empire is definitely the most-tastefully "specialized" of the original trilogy. My favourite fan-edits meet halfway between the Blu Ray and Despecialized Editions. Called "D+77", "D+80" & "OTD83". You can grab them (and others) from the Star Wars Trilogy forums.
Also have you heard FuzzNec's Sega Genesis megamixes?
Yeah Han has the bigger arc in this one, but that's mainly because Luke's arc runs across the trilogy.
I didn't like Andor for about 6 episodes or so. And then it managed not only to win me over, I thought the finale was spectacular. Seriously, gents, if anything, give it another shot from episode 7 or 8 on. You won't regret it, I guarantee it.
Pretty heavy towards the end, guys!
Not just the best star wars movie but one of the best movies. IMHO of course.
Have you seen the Icons Unearthed doc about the Lucas era films? It's very candid. Maybe suspiciously so, but I felt really bad for Marcia Lucas after watching that.
Aussie here. Early 90s UK had Odeon cinemas, still around?
They are, we have one where I live!
R
@@ValVerdeBroadcasting legends for the reply. I remember watching Gremlins 2 and Batman returns maybe around the Gloucester area. One day I'll get back to the UK as an adult.
Btw, with Brandon Lee's 30th anniversary at the end of the month, thoughts on the remake that shouldn't exist?
Ok. I won't ask again😢
I’m a proud prequelist and would Looooove a Revenge of the sith commentary… may4th ain’t far away…. Just saying…. Will beg n offer my first born Richardstiltzen if need be #JediMasterAintNothingToF$*kWith (deep cut)
Now I’m not saying you guys should cover the prequels because a certain someone removed it from their channel buuuttt your coverage of them was far more enjoyable than the films themselves (though I do have a soft spot for Revenge of the Sith. It’s not good but I grew up with it, can’t help what you enjoy sometimes). JK you guys do what interests you… but at the same time I did pop on those commentaries quite a lot while I was doing work.
Remember the yoda order 66 scene n richards “Jedi master aint nuthin to f$*k with” still cracks me up, we NEED prequel commentaries guys, my favourite commentaries of all time. Maybe revisiting them after Disney era your perspective and commentaries might be different but entertaining af without a doubt ..I’ll beg if I have to VVB
The discussion around AI is especially interesting as I recently watched a Tom Scott video where he said EXACTLY the same thing - are we on the threshold of huge change or are we halfway along? Only time will tell - watch this space for the next 10 years and find out!
Richard, can you really accuse someone of being a contrarian for disliking the MCU of all things when your favourite original Batman film is Batman Forever and your favourite original Superman film is Superman 3, and you dislike the first films of both series, two of the most acclaimed superhero films ever...?
Yes.
R
Pedro Pascal WAS a big deal by Kingsman 2 - he'd done Game Of Thrones and 2 seasons of Narcos by then.
I actually ptefere The Umpire strikes back .Its a revenge story of a downtrodden sports referee ,pushed to breaking point