Not really a political post.

[elisi]

Just a few things.

First, The Guardian has a wonderful article:

The web's funniest responses to Trump's grim first week .
I had seen quite a few, but not all. Remember, laughter is one of the best weapons! (Esp loved the one with Hillary limiting men's use of the reproductive organs.)

Secondly, for those that want to keep on top of what's happening (US centric), add thisfinecrew. Lots of links and things to do etc.

~

And then for something completely different.

Went to the cinema on Wednesday and (FINALLY) saw Rogue One. Twas very very good and I liked it very much.

The interesting thing is that most of my flist has seen it by now, and I have scrolled past many many posts, which often fall into one of two camps. Either 'Well this one easily beat the somewhat mediocre The Force Awakens!' or 'The Force Awakens was easily superior, here are my issues with Rogue One...'

I am doing my usual trick of liking BOTH. Quite frankly, if the universe gives me TWO Star Wars movies with female leads they would have to be *fantastically* poor for me to complain.

Of course you may all like or dislike whatever you see fit. These things are all personal.

(FIAF stands for Fuck It All Friday, see Peter and Jane.)

Comments

[wolfy-writing.livejournal.com]

I definitely like both movies. If I had to pick a favorite, it'd be Rogue One, but I enjoy and appreciate them both, because they're both pretty cool.

[elisi]

I think one problem is that Rogue One is very much a stand alone, whereas The Force Awakens is the first of three. It affects what kind of story they tell, and how, and makes for a very different feel.

I don't know if I could choose a favourite. <3

ETA: There is a moment in Rogue One when the theme from The Force Awakens plays and I nearly squeed out loud.

[wolfy-writing.livejournal.com]

Yeah, they're very different, and there's a limit to how much you can compare.

[elisi]

And Star Wars has not really had a stand alone like that before.

It worked very very well, and now I want more. :)

[wolfy-writing.livejournal.com]

Me too!

[elisi]

Considering that Rogue One was essentially based off a single line, there's certainly hope! :)

[liliaeth]

I don't understand why someone would have to like one, but not the other either. I loved both, though I do think that Rogue one was the better one of the two.

[elisi]

I think it might just be human nature to compare things...

[liliaeth]

I think what I like best about Rogue one, is that it doesn't just tell a complete story hope in the grimmest of times, in and off itself. But on top of that, by showing the rebel's sacrifices before Luke showed up, it actively made 'A New Hope' better.

It didn't just explain the obvious flaw in the Death Star by giving it a deep emotional meaning, but it made us more attached to the background rebels, simply because we got to see them be heroes in their own right.

[elisi]

I very much agree with all of this.

I observed to Darcy (when he said how it had essentially all come from a single line and how incredibly well telling that story had worked) that it basically did what fanfiction does.

It filled in a blank and enriched the whole by creating depth and nuance where before there was merely conjuncture.

[geekslave.livejournal.com]

That Hillary pic with the women around her is epic and hilarious!

Stacey

[elisi]

IKR? I'm glad I can laugh, otherwise I would cry... Imagine what kind of policies she would currently be putting into place. *sigh*

[geekslave.livejournal.com]

I can imagine and can only groan knowing what actual reality is.

Stacey

[elisi]

:(

[luckweaver.livejournal.com]

I liked both as well! I think my preference ultimately lies to Rogue One, but The Force Awakens was the film that made me a Star Wars fan (rather than a casual viewer) 'cause I was definitely raised a Trekkie. Chirrut and K2-SO were, I think, my favourites.

[elisi]

I think my preference ultimately lies to Rogue One, but The Force Awakens was the film that made me a Star Wars fan
Interesting...

'cause I was definitely raised a Trekkie
Did I know this?

Chirrut and K2-SO were, I think, my favourites.
I want to re-watch it before making any statements. :)

[jerusha]

There were a lot of things I really liked about Rogue One, but I felt that TFA engaged me on a level that really works for me. Rogue One was poignant and smart and gorgeous, but was the friend you occasionally stop to chat with and who has something interesting to say. TFA was like my instant-BFF. Different strokes, and all that.

[elisi]

*nods*

The difference in format probably plays a role, although I feel like I need to re-watch Rogue One before I make any definitive statements.