Episode III Bitches

Last night I went to see the new Star Wars movie. Now, I went into this film with high expectations. I had read a lot of really good reviews. Kevin Smith, who you should know, is a huge star wars nerd. Just watch any of his movies and you'll see why. Frankly, if you're reading this and haven't seen a Kevin Smith movie, then why am I your "friend"?

Anyhow, like I was saying, I went into this movie with huge expectations. This was the movie where you finally see this whiny little shit Anakin finally turn into evil incarnate. Plus, since I have always thought that Empire was the best of the original trilogy, I was really looking forward to Episode III because it was supposed to be dark as hell. I was totally psyched until...

My roommate went to see it Thursday night. That's right. She went to see it at the midnight showing and yet, somehow, I'm the geek in the house? I don't think so. I just play Dungeons and Dragons. I don't go out of my way to see a movie that I think is going to suck just to be able to say that I saw it first. That's fucking geeky.

Well, according to her it was awesome, but it sucked. I've never heard someone complain so much about a movie that she claimed to really like. For every important thing about a movie she had a complaint about. The acting was horrible. The story was horrible. The reasons that Anakin turned were horrible. Anakin's reasons for doing what he did in the movie were horrible. Blah, blah, blah...

So, I go to see the movie and frankly, I have to say that it was fucking awesome. I thought the acting, for the most part, was pretty damn good. I think the reasons and whatnot for Anakin finally turning to the dark side were, for the most part, pretty damn good. Some of the plot seemed a little forced (I'm not sure if that pun was intended or not. Tell me if it's a good pun and I'll decide about it later.) but to me, it was alright. It seems like there were lines or scenes cut from the film that would have made it better if they had stayed in, but you have to get a movie down to a certain length. Ask Peter Jackson about that.

The one complaint that my roommate made that had me pretty worried was that the lightsaber battle between Anakin and Obi-Wan wasn't as good as you'd expect. She claimed that it should have been so much more because it's the battle that destroys Anakin's body. Well, all I can say is that she's a moron because I watched the fight and it was fucking insane. I've never seen lightsabers move so quickly. This battle, for me, topped the fight in Episode I between Obi-Wan, Qui-Gon and Darth Maul. That whole battle was awesome. Seeing Qui-Gon meditating while Darth Maul struck out at the force shields was just a fucking insanely awesome moment. But, watching Anakin being told by Obi-Wan that it was over and Anakin should stop because he's about to lose and still that fucker jumps out for an attack? That, to me, sums up why Anakin ultimately loses it all in the end and why Obi-Wan is a bad mother fucker.

Anyhow, I loved Episode III, but I know that I'll need a few more viewings for me to get a final judgement, but for now, here's how I rank them in order from best to worst.

Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Episode IV - A New Hope
Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Anyhow, onto something new. The new Weezer is fucking awesome. The more I hear it, the more I like it. It's pretty god damn personal. The way Weezer should be. How do I rate the Weezer albums? I'm so glad I asked.

Pinkerton
The Blue Album
Make Believe
Maladroit
The Green Album

There is it. If you disagree, you're a moron. And I have proof of it.

Right now, I'm listening to SNFU. They are greatest Canadian punk band ever. Propagandhi might have something to say about it, but right now, they don't have a new album out so until they get it out, they are number two on my list. Wanna see my Canadian punk band list?

SNFU
Propagandhi

That's it. Fuck every other Canadian punk band. They are just as lame as every other punk band in the world. Seriously, how bad can punk get? Apparently, pretty bad. Punk kids are turning into fucking pussies with their fucking gay emo and lame indie rock wanna be bands. Once indie rock dies, maybe I can finally start listening to new music again. Is it sad that I'm hoping ska come back? Yes, it is sad. Fuck ska. But atleast ska would take the trendy people away from punk and maybe some good bands will start making records again. God, I miss shitty little punk bands putting out shitty little 7" records. How I long for the day when it wasn't about making money and getting laid. I long for the day when it's about the music and not about the image. God, I hate music. And I hate people that make music. I'm going to start listening to underground jazz. Underground jazz will never be cool.