Star Wars VII reference. [Archive] - Beastie Boys Message Board

Odie

09-24-2015, 06:24 AM

Character Allo Asty (Hello Nasty, get it?) from the new star wars movie apparently tribute to the Boys.

http://makingstarwars.net/2015/09/star-wars-the-force-awakens-ello-asty-is-a-beastie/

I was wondering if this tradition of squeezing in little Beastie nods would continue from Star Trek into Star Wars. Is JJ Abrams a fan?

Sir SkratchaLot

09-24-2015, 07:26 AM

I love the Beasties, but this is bodes badly as far as the new Star Wars movies. Why do they need to throw in "clever" references to modern day anything? All it does is detract from the story and the fiction of the whole thing. References to ET, Jar Jar saying "Exqueeze me?" Why not throw in Darth Vader b-boying, Storm Troopers can break out in the Thriller Dance and Bobba Fett can get Rick Rolled in there somewhere?(n)

Bernard Goetz

09-24-2015, 08:50 AM

I agree 100%. I hate all that shit, even R2 & 3PO carved into the imagery of the snake pit in Raiders. It's dumb.

Micodin

09-24-2015, 02:22 PM

dirtydan11

09-24-2015, 06:36 PM

I'm with you. It's totally awesome!
Of course being very biased. I would puke if he was a fan of some band I hated and I knew there were references. But whatever, we are lucky! I am also a huge Star Wars fan and if I were JJ Abrams I would do the same. It was done cleverly enough that its not obvious to non fans anyway

MCScoobyT

09-24-2015, 07:36 PM

How could anyone hate on Beasties and Star Wars united (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gv2ck-FU3w)?!? I guess it was also wack when Mike D spit that 'I walk like Jabba the Hut' line too, RIGHT... Come on guys :confused:

Brass Monk

09-24-2015, 09:44 PM

I love the Beasties, but this is bodes badly as far as the new Star Wars movies. Why do they need to throw in "clever" references to modern day anything? .................

If the new Star Wars sucks, and it certainly likes like there is a good possibility, it will have nothing to do with vague pop culture references.

Bernard Goetz

09-25-2015, 10:34 AM

I guess it was also wack when Mike D spit that 'I walk like Jabba the Hut' line too, RIGHT... Come on guys :confused:

If someone had a problem with a pop culture reference in a Beastie Boys song, they might not understand what a Beastie Boys song is. But, a Beastie reference in a Star Wars movie is a whole other topic.

KENNY GUIDO

10-01-2015, 06:04 AM

It says "born to Ill" on his helmet.

YoungRemy

10-01-2015, 06:10 PM

If the new Star Wars sucks, and it certainly likes like there is a good possibility, it will have nothing to do with vague pop culture references.

based on?

I don't know what would give you that perception, it seems like it is picking up some steam as far as hype and expectations go.

I expect it to outshine the prequels but that's not expecting much.

It says "born to Ill" on his helmet.

that is indeed what the link in the original post details.

WesleyOHSnaps!

10-01-2015, 11:56 PM

I knew this was going to happen in some way and I think it's dope as fuck.

taquitos

10-02-2015, 08:24 AM

I support this. I doubt it will be so blatant that it detracts from the immersive qualities of the film.

dirtydan11

10-03-2015, 07:46 AM

There are actually a lot of Star Wars characters that are sneaky references to modern pop culture, it's kind of a tradition that's carried on in all previous 6 films.

Brass Monk

10-03-2015, 10:43 AM

based on?

I don't know what would give you that perception, it seems like it is picking up some steam as far as hype and expectations go.

I expect it to outshine the prequels but that's not expecting much.

Because the trailer doesn't look much better than the prequel trailers did (although I know it's just a trailer). JJ Abrams is also an overrated filmmaker. He got good reviews for the star trek reboots, mostly because the bar was so low for star trek movies. Truth is those movies were lame. Also Harrison Ford looks untintentionally hilarious.
It will be as good as Revenge of the Sith at best (which to me was the 1 decent prequel).

Phantom Menace

10-03-2015, 10:02 PM

Star Wars references are sick.

abbott

10-04-2015, 09:23 AM

I like it alot
Born to Ill:)

Bernard Goetz

10-05-2015, 09:32 AM

There are actually a lot of Star Wars characters that are sneaky references to modern pop culture, it's kind of a tradition that's carried on in all previous 6 films.

Like? I can't think of one from the original three.

dirtydan11

10-05-2015, 09:48 AM

Like? I can't think of one from the original three.

This is a really interesting list of many many words, characters, and places in the Star Wars universe and how they got their name.
I could only find a handful of actual pop references in there, but I'll try to find more of those.

http://www.starwarsselect.com/wordorigins.html

One example of a pop reference is Gi, Sha'a. This self-doubting Jedi Padawan's name and appearance are a nod to Scooby Doo's panicky pal Shaggy.

Micodin

10-05-2015, 06:47 PM

I love Star Wars. Yes, the prequels make me cringe during viewings. But, the new show Rebels is great and I trust in JJ. Plus, BB-8 looks dope!

Nerd Fight

10-06-2015, 07:31 AM

It's not enough for me. I want Chewbacca to turn to Han and say 'I love you' like the dog (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guCeEZiLYfY) from the beginning of sure shot.
And then Han says 'I know'.

MrSmiley1

10-07-2015, 06:59 AM

^ I approve of this.

Bernard Goetz

10-07-2015, 09:06 AM

This is a really interesting list of many many words, characters, and places in the Star Wars universe and how they got their name.
I could only find a handful of actual pop references in there, but I'll try to find more of those.

http://www.starwarsselect.com/wordorigins.html

One example of a pop reference is Gi, Sha'a. This self-doubting Jedi Padawan's name and appearance are a nod to Scooby Doo's panicky pal Shaggy.

That is a cool page, thanks. But be fair, you did say "a lot of Star Wars characters ... are sneaky references to modern pop culture...in all previous 6 films." I don't count one reference from the original three movies to modern pop culture, except maybe The Day The Earth Stood Still.

dirtydan11

10-09-2015, 07:37 PM

That is a cool page, thanks. But be fair, you did say "a lot of Star Wars characters ... are sneaky references to modern pop culture...in all previous 6 films." I don't count one reference from the original three movies to modern pop culture, except maybe The Day The Earth Stood Still.
I know and I was quoting something I read in an article discussing the Ello Asty character! I trusted it to be true so I mentioned it earlier. I'll link to that article later tonight anyway

WesleyOHSnaps!

10-10-2015, 11:03 AM

I read that the BB-8 droid is also a Beastie Boys nod. Not sure if that's totally true, but I can see it.

cj hood

10-10-2015, 03:52 PM

It is. Beastie Boys-8 studio albums

Sir SkratchaLot

10-11-2015, 07:42 AM

There's also a Bothan called Eaky Ouch and it's a reference to sneaky pouch.

Rumor has it they'll be playing sections from In Sound From Way Out in the Creature Cantina. Fuck Star Wars, this shit is going to be the next B-Boys movie.

abbott

10-16-2015, 06:15 PM

i pulled out my dvd of ...

aifst.... aka ... awesome I fukcking shot this

and I was thinking

the cover may have been a Star Wars related thing

camo

10-19-2015, 08:05 AM

i pulled out my dvd of ...

aifst.... aka ... awesome I fukcking shot this

and I was thinking

the cover may have been a Star Wars related thing

Yup. It sure is.

Also the references worked back with one of my all time fave lines: 'Like gravy to potatoes, Luke to Darth Vader I'm a souped-up sucker and I'll see you all later'.

dirtydan11

10-19-2015, 03:26 PM

Known for the words that make you scream and holler,
I'm Count Dooku to your Queen Amidala
:)

dirtydan11

10-19-2015, 03:29 PM

Don't mess with crack or the baking soda
Whether in the high rise where you live like Rhoda
Or in the shack and you live like Yoda
:)

dirtydan11

10-23-2015, 09:34 PM

See i walk like Jabba the Hutt
The style's so new
y'all be like, "WHAT?!?!?"

abbott

11-01-2015, 06:34 PM

shit now I hvae 3 of those asty figures

2 go out os xmas gifts

dirtydan11

11-01-2015, 07:45 PM

shit now I hvae 3 of those asty figures

2 go out os xmas gifts

The Black Series 6" version will be out soon so you might want that one too! That's the one I'm waiting for!

abbott

11-07-2015, 05:59 PM

The Black Series 6" version will be out soon so you might want that one too! That's the one I'm waiting for!

yes ill have one. Thanks for the heads up

fonky pizza

11-10-2015, 07:57 AM

It's not enough for me. I want Chewbacca to turn to Han and say 'I love you' like the dog (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guCeEZiLYfY) from the beginning of sure shot.
And then Han says 'I know'.

Sure shot dog!!! awesome! (y):)

dirtydan11

11-10-2015, 11:27 AM

Sure shot dog!!! awesome! (y):)

that was Julius, Adrock's attack dog, as he called him. He had a pic of the dog in his wallet and showed it at Much Music way back in '92!

Kid Presentable

11-10-2015, 07:36 PM

The dog in the video is Rufus. The dog on the track is from an old commercial.

Apologies if I've misunderstood.