Star Wars VII reference.

[YoungRemy]

Originally Posted by Brass Monk

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.

Originally Posted by KENNY GUIDO

It says "born to Ill" on his helmet.

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

[WesleyOHSnaps!]

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

[taquitos]

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

[dirtydan11]

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.

[Bernard Goetz]

Originally Posted by dirtydan11

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]

Originally Posted by Bernard Goetz

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]

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!

[Bernard Goetz]

Originally Posted by dirtydan11

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.

[Brass Monk]

Originally Posted by YoungRemy

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]

Star Wars references are sick.

[abbott]

I like it alot
Born to Ill