Someone pointed out that there's absolutely no reason R2D2 has to communicate in only bloops and bleeps instead of the Emperor's English like C3PO and so many other droids, and now I can't not think about it when I watch a Star Wars movie.
Your exegesis of the the underlying absurdity of these scenes, which I had never considered, is quite humorous. There are several logical inconsistencies in "Top Gun: Maverick" too but, like "Star Wars", has such propulsive and entertaining action sequences that suspension of disbelief can be maintained.
In STAR WARS ON TRIAL, I point out that the insane ROTJ Han rescue might work, as the *backup plan*. What would have been PlanA? "Hello Jabba. I am spiritual guide to the second most powerful military force in the galaxy, headed by Pricess Leia, here beside me. And as you can see from the X-Wings surrounding your palace, you had better let Leia and me in, to get our friend. ...Now that we're inside, free all those chained slave girls, too! And... what's that? The Empire is chasing away our X-wings? Oops, time for Plan B...." That's it. 3 minutes of added footage and the opening scene would work.
Someone pointed out that there's absolutely no reason R2D2 has to communicate in only bloops and bleeps instead of the Emperor's English like C3PO and so many other droids, and now I can't not think about it when I watch a Star Wars movie.
He does, but he's equipped with nanny-ware that bleeps out all the obscenities.
Think about that next time you're watching.
TIL that Richard Pryor was the original voice actor for R2D2.
Your exegesis of the the underlying absurdity of these scenes, which I had never considered, is quite humorous. There are several logical inconsistencies in "Top Gun: Maverick" too but, like "Star Wars", has such propulsive and entertaining action sequences that suspension of disbelief can be maintained.
This is the second best plan I've heard today. The first involved pizza rolls.
In STAR WARS ON TRIAL, I point out that the insane ROTJ Han rescue might work, as the *backup plan*. What would have been PlanA? "Hello Jabba. I am spiritual guide to the second most powerful military force in the galaxy, headed by Pricess Leia, here beside me. And as you can see from the X-Wings surrounding your palace, you had better let Leia and me in, to get our friend. ...Now that we're inside, free all those chained slave girls, too! And... what's that? The Empire is chasing away our X-wings? Oops, time for Plan B...." That's it. 3 minutes of added footage and the opening scene would work.
See STAR WARS ON TRIAL... or even better see VIVID TOMORROWS: Science Fiction and Hollywood - http://www.davidbrin.com/vividtomorrows.html
Luke is so brilliant. Glad he’s in charge.