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Fact! Thank you for watching.

I appreciate Episode III’s personal relevance. Your comment won’t be lost. May the memory linger in happiness.

You declare the prequels “suck” because you don’t like them. Consider the facts in my video to learn your opinion doesn’t reflect the trilogy’s success. Some who dislike the prequels aren’t Disney fans. True. They weren’t my focus here.

@galacticinitiative7979 No, I consider they suck because I don't like them AND because of well articulated opinion pieces out there that explore their plentiful flaws in great detail. I considered the opinions in your video. The cope displayed was off the charts.

@@_Braised Can you articulate the reasons from these opinion pieces? At this time, “suck” is all you’ve been able to offer.

@galacticinitiative7979 I mean I could, but I'd be here all week. The Red Letter Media Reviews summed up a lot of the flaws, and look how long they went for. Good place to start, though.

The prequels may be “terrible” in your opinion, but evidence shows countless millions of people love them. They are top 100 entries in cinema history, they revolutionized filmmaking through digital technology, and they set records for merchandise sales. Today, prequel memorabilia draws attention and holds value. If this video is any indication, the trilogy still has a large, loyal fanbase.

Does your comment mean you’ve seen the prequels attacked in the past or you’ve seen similar videos before or you’ve seen ongoing disagreements about Star Wars?

You assert a niche fanbase of manchildren influenced JJ Abrams to ruin Episode IX? You declare Episodes VII and VIII are better than any of the prequels? 😂 Hilarious! I sense the inspiration for my video includes you. I’m sorry I didn’t receive your comment in advance. I would’ve featured it. Next time… perhaps.

@galacticinitiative7979 Yes, the backlash against TLJ did influence many of the decisions that made ROS what it was. Putting aside the collective outrage of social media 'critics' (such as yourself), voicing disapproval of Luke's failure to live up to his childhood hero persona (he's an old man who lost everything, go figure), which stood in contradiction to the opinions of informed critics, public review fora were bombed by a minority determined to foist its bitter assessment on the public. Basement dwelling incels, take a bow. Here's what makes me laugh the most: your metrics for a good film are merchandise sales, pop culture influence, and reliance on CG advancements that didn't hold up just a decade on. Include my comments if you wish - those 1k views sure will make me squirm. 😂

@ A bitter minority review bombed TLJ? Basement dwelling incels? 😂😂😂 You entertain me, and Disney might reward you with early access to Ahsoka Season 2 for your performance. BTW: A channel with one subscriber and no content shouldn’t throw shade about metrics.

@galacticinitiative7979 I am not a content creator, and I neither know nor care who my 1 "subscriber" is. You, on the other hand, purport to be an authority on film and yet struggle to identify characteristics of good filmmaking. That should embarrass you, but it seems to have prompted a vigorous defense, suggesting that you, like certain Disney show runners, lack the ability to smell your own droppings. While I share your dismay at so much low quality SW content emerging from Disney, I can also recognize its saving grace in the form of Andor - a superb series, and evidence that Disney is at least capable of honoring Lucas's legacy with content that is at once inventive and faithful to the spirit of the originator. Presumably you'll disagree since Andor sold virtually no merchandise, did not pioneer any new digital effects, and contributed very little to popular culture. How disappointed you must be in it.

@ False. I enjoy Andor. Expectations subverted! It honors Lucas’ style. Tony Gilroy understands Star Wars. Can the same be said for you? Your insults embarrass one of us. (Spoiler: Not me.)

My friend, NO comparisons paint the sequels “in a more favorable light,” and the prequels are NOT “low quality films in most respects.” I provided evidence of the prequels’ superior combination of pop culture influences, technological advances, and merchandise sales. You may dislike them, but you may not dismiss them. The sequels were successful at the box office, but the films didn’t capture the twenty-teens’ zeitgeist, advance the filmmaking industry, or set sales records for merchandise. In fact, today, the dearth of sequel products (figures, novels, video games, apparel, etc.) reveals the trilogy’s unpopularity.

@galacticinitiative7979 As though pop culture influence, technological advances, and merchandise sales define good filmmaking.

@ Those criteria define success. Lucas is one of the greatest visual storytellers in the history of cinema. Yes, I think he qualifies as a “good” filmmaker.

@galacticinitiative7979 Every filmmaker wants good box office returns, no question. Regarding those other things, I recommend you gather the opinions of celebrated writers, producers, directors, actors, and critics about the characteristics of good cinema. See how many of them place merchandising and CGI anywhere on their lists.

@@DrDoohickeyShould I consult celebrated writers, directors, and producers, such as JJ Abrams, Rian Johnson, and Kathleen Kennedy, who you prefer to George Lucas? If your argument is filmmakers don’t respect or want Lucas’ success, you’re wrong. If you believe highbrow, art house cinema trumps Lucas work, you’re wrong. If you think merchandise sales and digital technology don’t matter to movie studios, you’re wrong. If you think the access media fairly assesses content, you’re wrong. If you diregard fans’ appreciation and financial support, you’re wrong. Wow, I noticed a theme.

Yousa being right! The sequels didn’t have a character like Jar Jar, and, despite his faults, he was more innovative and impactful than Disney’s crew. Thank you for watching.

Good advice! In a previous reaction video, I displayed the text. I should’ve done so again. Thank you for your help. I’m glad you enjoyed the content.

Enlighten me.

Agreed. The Kennedyfilm era hasn't produced stories to rival the prequels. Yes, at the time, pundits trashed them, but fans enjoyed them. I believe history is vindicating George Lucas while indicting "professional" critics. Thank you for watching.

Agreed. When the majority opinion has seemingly favored the trilogy for two decades, these anti-prequels, anti-George comments surprised me. They intend to bolster the Disney era at the expense of the previous era, but they’re counterproductive. Thank you for watching.

No! Did you watch my video? Episodes I, II, and III rank among the top 100 films in history. The trilogy is the most technologically innovative production of its era. The prequels set records for merchandise sales. You may fault their writing, directing, and acting. You may dislike them. However, you can’t objectively dismiss them as “dog water.” Furthermore… “Somehow Palpatine returned” became the poorly considered, horribly executed premise of the entire saga! Anakin’s awkward reflections about sand might’ve ruined one scene. These ideas are not equal in cringe. Not by a long shot.

@galacticinitiative7979 this is a lot of cope just to try and defend the prequels which are also dog water. The only good Star Wars movies are the OG trilogy, the prequels and the sequels suck but you're probably a zoomer so I get why you have terrible opinions TLDR; don't care about your arbitrary reasonings, the prequels and the sequels are one in the same to me but at least Disney era Star Wars was redeemed a bit by stuff like Fallen Order and Jedi Survivor though KotOR during the prequel era was really good too

@ You have only your feelings without facts. Return to the comment section when you’re prepared for reasoned debate.

Excellent world-building. No doubt. Modern films often neglect or condense exposition to race forward without an audience's engagement. Lucas took his time with Episode I, which benefited AotC and RotS. Thank you for watching.

I’m glad you rewatched the prequels. Many are rediscovering and reevaluating them today. Sometimes a long break helps to gain perspective. George Lucas is among the best visual storytellers in film history. Episodes I, II and III offer great narratives. I’ve always wished for extended versions. The deleted scenes from Episode III that involve Padme and Mon are excellent, and they should’ve been part of the final cut. Thank you for your comment.

Great comment. I'm glad to know the prequels led you to the originals. Star Wars is struggling as an IP now. It lacks the combination of old and new content to sustain itself. The sequels killed the handoff to the next generation.

Me too! Although it had comedic value.

Excellent observations. George Lucas’ galaxy has many tangible and intangible elements that few producers/directors can replicate. Parts of Rogue One, The Mandalorian, and Andor were comparable. No other Disney/Kennedyfilm productions have come close IMO. The sequels, as you noted, lacked charm and feeling. They were generic sci-fi action films at best, and they were intentional, awful retcons at worst. To expand your point about stakes, I add the following: The studio will do inappropriate things with dialogue and scenes, but it won’t endanger heroes with competent villians. I always remind people, when they criticize Stormtroopers, until the Battle of Endor, those guys were lethal. On the first Death Star, they were playacting to sell the Falcon’s “escape.” When they raided the Tantive IV, they made short work of Alderaan’s finest. I could go on. Hoth, Cloud City… If Lucas could’ve created a more active version of the Ewoks, I believe Endor would’ve had the same gritty feel. When the combat is flashy and stylized (John Wick) and the good guys always win without consequences… Well, those conditions don’t belong in Star Wars. The sequel villains were laughable. By comparison, the Stormtroopers were dumb cannon fodder. Not to mention Darth Vader, Darth Maul, Count Dooku, and Emperor Palpatine. All intelligent villains who personally maimed and killed main characters. Very interesting take on The Hunger Games. I need to ponder that series as a dividing line. 🤔 Thank you for your comment.

@@galacticinitiative7979 By the way, I run the YT channel The National Telegraph and although that is political and your channel is cultural, I'd recommend longer and more descriptive titles to take full advantage of SEO and let the algorithm have a better chance at recommending people your videos. I found your channel from looking up stuff about Disney Star Wars shills and you were one of the first to pop up which is not surprising since you had a title that was very pointed about the topic. I do political stuff and adding a lot of key names and words in the title makes it easier for YT to direct the video. More vague titles are usually used by channels who are so big their videos get pushed by sheer favour with the algorithm and brand recognition. Notice Mauler's first big videos were highly descriptive titles. "Prequels Under Attack (Star Wars)" is a bit abstract for TH-cam. I'd go with "Disney Star Wars shills justify bad films by attacking Prequels"

You’re not alone. Until several seasons of TCW were available, many people shared your perspective on the prequels. I agree: The animated series greatly enhanced the film trilogy. The gap between Episode II and Episode III needed the context of the wars, Anakin’s struggles, Palpatine’s machinations, etc. Thank you for watching.

Yes! All great points. The expansion of lore beyond the films was an outstanding feature of the PT era. I limited my video to Episodes I, II & III because commenters didn’t attack the EU. However, I should’ve included it since it was associated and popular. My favorite EU novels (set during The Clone Wars) were published in the early 2000s. I miss those days! Thank you for watching.

Good for you! The prequels are gaining recognition for their ambitious storytelling and technological advances. Unfortunately, some attack them and their creator, George Lucas, with the false hope of justifying the Disney era. A misguided, mean-spirited effort. Thank you for backing the prequels against the nonsense.

By comparison, the Disney era has turned the prequels into high art. The spitefulness of some who want (but, deep down, realize they will never get) acceptance for post Lucas SW prompts attacks to drag down rather than uplift. As if negativity would further their goal… Sad, because, as you pointed out, the current projects can’t help themselves, let alone diminish top 100 films from two decades ago. Perhaps a few of the nasty comments came from people who weren’t alive to experience the PT era. 🤷🏻‍♂️

The simple truth! No harm done. Collecting is not a new hobby, and efforts to judge its societal value are subjective at best. Beauty is in the eye of the toy holder. Thank you for watching.

Much appreciated! Glad to have you on the journey!

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Agreed. Many are ruled by their feelings. If they enjoy it, it must be good. Some only seek the benefits of positivity. They want rewards from the studio for disingenuous praise. After watching my video, a few commenters argued the former over the latter as if the former would excuse the man’s lack of objectivity. Thank you for watching!

An expectation of quality for a Star Wars production is never idiotic. No one wanted Andor’s mature themes, but everyone wanted Andor’s story arcs and stakes. Skeleton Crew is no Andor. That much is certain.

Expecting any Star Wars production to not be as good as Andor is idiotic. You probably loved Resistance.

Skeleton Crew expands on the Republic currency system? Now, I have no explanation for the series’ record low viewership. With a hook like currency in a kid-centric story, why wouldn’t people watch again and again? 😂 As you defended the series, you exposed the truth. If your best endorsements are “simple,” “fun,” “not bad,” and the like, you shouldn’t be describing a Star Wars production. Star Wars is epic and inspiring! Skeleton Crew didn’t have those qualities, ergo, it was Star Wars in name only. Season one of The Mandalorian wasn’t galaxy-wide yet it captured Star Wars essence. Star Trek Voyager is a fair comparison. I believe you recognize the similarities, but you’re playing dumb. Sean referred to premise, not tone. You attempted a straw man fallacy that postulated “adding to lore” as Sean’s only criteria for assessment. False. It was only one of many reasons for the series’ lackluster performance. That said, it is a valid argument. Original productions like The Mandalorian and Andor added to the lore. Not as a primary goal, but as a natural result of fresh storytelling. Skeleton Crew added next to nothing. Episodes 4-6 were filler. Specific enough for you? The characters were fairly consistent, but the pace and tone were erratic. You and some others cry “kids’ show” to dismiss inconsistencies. How many kids’ shows include concubines and point-blank executions? You can’t have it both ways. You can’t argue Republic currency system as a plus for children’s entertainment. I’m glad you enjoyed Skeleton Crew, but you should be realistic about its shortcomings.

Who produces plot, character, pacing and dialogue? Writers. Fat kid, dumb kid, leader kid, handy kid searching for treasure and pirates? Sounds like Goonies to me. As @galacticinitiative7979 says, Star Wars should be sweeping, epic adventures set in the galaxy Lucas created. Not mediocre panderings to low iQ children who will not become the next generation of fans this IP so desperately needs.

Who creates plot, character, pacing and dialogue? Writers. Who created the lame plot, weird pacing, woke characters and terrible dialogue? Writers. “Fern!! You were AMAZING!!!” Fat kid, dumb kid, leader kid, handy kid all searching for pirates and treasure? Sounds like Goonies to me. “Goonies never die!!” also ““Fern!! You were AMAZING!!!” As Galactic Initiative states, Star Wars should be sweeping, epic, adventures set in the galaxy Lucas created. Not mediocre pandering to low IQ children who will not become the generation of fans that that this IP so desperately needs. If that weren’t the case, we would be on season 7 of Resistance. But by all means, Old Republic monetary policy is what the people want! That and bit with a dog. Too bad there were no Wookies.

@@PubShedPodcast Given that you have unironically used the word "woke" to critique a show, I now have some idea of what kind of fan you are. I don't remember specifically which scene the line "Fern, you were amazing!" comes from, but it sounds like a regular sentence that someone would say (I'm assuming you're trying to imply that it's somehow an example of bad dialogue). Compare that with the "sweeping and epic" Lucas movies that have fantastic masterful dialogue such as "I wish I could just wish away my feelings" and "I don't like sand," he truly was a master of his craft. Star Wars should not be limited to the exact same tone for every single piece of media, it's allowed to try different things for different audiences. Skeleton Crew was successful in being a fun light adventure, it wasn't trying to be some dark, epic fantasy like Game of Thrones.

@@galacticinitiative7979 Whether you like it or not, the Republic concealing an entire planet containing billions of credits in mint condition is a piece of lore. And yes, Star Wars can be epic and inspiring, in addition to *other things*. The idea that Star Wars can never experiment with different tones and messages for different audiences is completely ridiculous. A serious dramatic thriller like Andor strays just as far in tone from the original movies as a light-hearted kids adventure like Skeleton Crew does, probably even more so, given that the original movies are relatively kid-friendly. Your argument that Star Wars must always be "epic" and can never be anything else doesn't hold up. At no point did I ever straw man the "adding to lore" thing as your only criteria, idk where you got that idea from, and no, it is not a valid argument. The quality of a show is not determined by how many details it adds or references from other pieces of media in the same universe. Andor isn't good because it has stormtroopers and tie fighters and Coruscant, it's good because it tells a fascinating story with well-rounded characters. If I recall correctly, Mando S1 also had several episodes that were filler, that must mean that filler isn't inherently bad on it's own. You have to explain why having filler episodes in a show like this is a bad thing. Skeleton Crew is not a show that takes itself super seriously, it's allowed to sit back and take it's time with the story it's trying to tell. Not every episode has to be balls-to-the-walls action. At no point did I ever dismiss any inconsistencies by saying "it's just a kids show" I think you are making shit up to be mad about. I don't even know what "inconsistencies" you are referring to. You say "How many kids shows include concubines and point-blank executions?" as if it's portrayed the same way in this show as it is in something R-rated. There are plenty of kids shows and movies that contain more mature elements, especially media from the 80s and 90s. The Star Wars movies themselves can't be for kids either by your logic. There's murder all over the place and Jabba's palace is full of weird sex shit. But there's also poopy fart jokes in TPM and cute goofy ewoks in ROTJ, not to mention the thousands of SW toys being sold everywhere. Obviously this shit is made with children in mind. If you see Star Wars as a serious epic that is meant to blow your mind with profound themes and elaborate plots, I implore you to rewatch the original trilogy. Plenty of that stuff is “simple,” “fun,” and “not bad,” things that you claim should not describe a Star Wars production, yet there it is in the actual movies themselves.

Thank you for watching! The series had a small, loyal following that attempted to hype it, but the vast majority of fans didn’t care about it. The viewership data are awful. It was mid at best.

I didn’t hate it, but it wasn’t good.

It reminds me alot of star wars resistance

@@DonONtheRUN Yes, Sean had the same thought about Resistance. 🤔

I agree with your point about the muddled premise. Was Ellen the problem or the solution? In the original, her sacrifice was selfless and pure. In Eggers’ remake, her death was a conclusion more than a sacrifice. Thank you for your comment.

Really? Orlok’s treatment of Ellen, Thomas, the ship’s crew, and, most diabolically, Anna’s girls inspired revulsion and hate. The monster had no redeeming qualities from my perspective. What caused you to sympathize with the count?

Thank you for watching. “Yes” to darkness and mystery. “No” to a vague plot. Eggers conveyed most of the original’s concepts with clarity, so I don’t have major criticisms beyond Ellen’s destiny/choice, Von Franz’s uselessness, and Orlok’s appearance. I wouldn’t describe the film’s key elements as vague. Just a few murky details. I would’ve emphasized the plague that surrounded Orlok to increase the dark unknown that you referenced. I appreciated the sound design more than the score. Orlok’s voice and most audio effects were well done. I was neither blown away nor disappointed. Perhaps I’ll rewatch the film for Carolan’s music.

True, the film had an abundance of seizures. Jump scares? Only two come to mind. The first dream/vision and the coffin opener. Did I overlook others? Thank you for watching and sharing your perspective. I’d like to read more. What should Eggers have done to improve the result?

And Orlok was boring. Herzog’s, Murnau’s, Coppola’s are infinitely better

Orlok and Dracula, of course