Random things on my mind.

[ladyofleithian]

-Still musing about the matter of the new STAR WARS movies -- mostly saying "movies" if only because if I recall correctly, there's going to be plenty more movies to go. On the one hand, maybe George Lucas knows what he's doing, but on the other hand...well, at the same time, I'm not quite certain. After all, after stuff like the prequels and the ID4 fiasco, I don't want something like that to happen again. I don't worry for myself; I'm used to knowing most of the stuff I like is loathed by the general public -- not here, of course. That's really why I like LJ; you kind of feel like you have people there that really understand you. Which is one reason I'm really pissed about the new changes that LJ's making, but one thought at a time -- but at the same time, I think Lucas did deserve better. Besides, maybe it's just me, but I didn't think ID4 was that bad. I mean, true, there were some things that didn't make sense, but Cate Blanchett's character was great (then again, I love Cate Blanchett, so it may be just me being biased), and I didn't mind Shia LaBouef as much as others did. True, he got annoying at times, but I didn't think his character was that bad. That said, I thought RLM's video made some good points, but I think most off-LJ people disliked it if only because of Shia LeBouef, the whole nuclear fridge fiasco, aliens, and the fact Lucas was at the helm. Not to mention it was just...average, at least according to some in regards to why they disliked it. I could be wrong, though, but it was just something that bothered me for quite a while. 

-Speaking of Lucas, there's actually something else that's bothering me: him leaving his fans. Not because he necessarily had to retire, but the way he did it: basically insulting just about everyone in his fanbase. Look, George, I know that there are some in your fanbase that are asshats, but here's the secret: every fandom has its asshats. Most people are here to have fun and bond and maybe fall in love, and those who criticize...most of them actually have some legitimate grievances. They aren't all the "Lucas raped my childhood" morons -- most of them have legitimate grievances against the Saga, like thinking that the plot dragged in TPM, or that the romance between Anakin and Padme was unrealistic, or that the plot relied too much on the characters being morons for it to proceed. Personally, I don't agree with all of these, but I can see their points. I can also understand where one would get upset, considering some of the more idiotic comments, but that doesn't reflect the fandom as a whole. And really? Fans having to leave the fandom for whatever reason doesn't make them bad fans either. No one's a bad fan. Honestly? I think they're all fans, in ways large and small. 

Hell, I'll admit I have my issues with STAR WARS. But it doesn't mean I hate it or am a bad fan. Every good story has its faults. It doesn't necessarily make it a bad story. Just flawed in some places. And that's not a terrible thing. 

I'm not trying to play the authority on fandom or anything, and I could be wrong. But I had to get it out before I exploded.


-The matter of LJ's changes. I can understand having to make changes to a site, but some of LJ's changes are completely ridiculous. I mean, the neverending scroll of the friends page makes no sense. Not to mention changing the look of the LJ cut once. While I like some of the changes, like adding a spoiler cut tag, the others are just arbitrary and inane, e.g. that whole removal of subject lines. I've imported to Dreamwidth under ladyofleithian, just in case, but at the same time...it's not going to quite be the same.

-Going to start NaNo tomorrow. Sequel to my previous NaNo. I guess the only worry really on my mind, besides "Can I do it", is, "Am I wasting everything I can do?" I mean, because on the one hand, I love writing fanfic, but on the other hand, I keep feeling like I'm going nowhere. Stuck in nowhere (which would make a good book title but I digress), really. I feel like I want to be someone, and it doesn't help that my mom wants me to write original fiction more. It's...really a stupid thing to worry about, but at the same time, I do feel stuck in nowhere. Confused, really. Like I'm in the maze of the Minotaur without a ball of yarn or a flashlight. I'm still working on my original fiction, but at the same time, I'm also worrying: what if I honestly have nothing new to offer? I can't say I have much of a writing range either; it's always this "save the world" type stuff. Which I guess might not be a bad thing, and yet...

Then again, I suppose I'm just being stupid. *Sighs* Damn worries...

And that's my brain dump. Sorry if I accidentally offended anyone, BTW; I had to get it all out. *Prays no one kills me or anything*

Comments

[lady-leia-solo.livejournal.com]

I don't think it makes me less of a fan if I complain about certain things. Sure I have a lot more love for the Prequels than the average SW fan, but I can admit its faults. To me, Lucas is just not a good romantic storyteller. Some of the lines kind of fell flat, but I think the story still came across clear.

I am a bit worried that he won't have more of a hand in it. He created it all and at the end of the day, it was his baby. But what I'm hoping is that if all the people on the project will work together and something amazing or at least entertaining will come out of this deal. The possibilities are endless.

[ladyhadhafang.livejournal.com]

I agree so very much with this comment. *Hugs*

[lady-leia-solo.livejournal.com]

*Hugs back* So many feelings about this whole situation haha.

[ladyhadhafang.livejournal.com]

I know what you mean. I mean, on the one hand, I'm uncertain, but on the other hand...well, it's wonderful. :)

And I'm a little disappointed about it not being based on THE THRAWN TRILOGY or the NJO or whatever because of the fact it would be really cool to see Mara Jade on screen, or Jacen Solo on screen, but nonetheless...I think it's going to be pretty cool. :) And I guess we can always make our own fanfilms and write our own scripts. :)

*Hugs more*

[lady-leia-solo.livejournal.com]

Have they said for certain what the movies are going to be based on? I've been meaning to read the Thrawn trilogy since forever. That might be next. And I so want to see Mara Jade. Like so freaking bad haha.

Yup there's always that.

[ladyhadhafang.livejournal.com]

http://www.theforce.net/latestnews/story/LFL_Source_SW_Episode_VII_An_Original_Story_148665.asp: It's right here in case you're interested. :) Now, granted, they might change their minds later (I mean, it's happened with movies before. *cough* The Hobbit *cough*), but still...

And yes, seeing Mara Jade on the big screen would be mindbogglingly awesome. Who would you cast for her, BTW? I was thinking maybe Nicole Kidman thanks to her role in MOULIN ROUGE, or maybe Alex Kingston thanks to her role in DOCTOR WHO. Who do you think would make a good Mara? :)

[lady-leia-solo.livejournal.com]

Fuck I just saw it on ONTD. Well what the fuck? I was really hoping for something from the EU, but I'm not going to get down on myself. I have to be strong haha.

Hmmm I don't know. Nicole Kidman is a good choice, but she seems too delicate, know what I mean? She'd probably kick ass as Mara Jade though and it'd be funny since Ewan was in the prequels and they were in Moulin Rouge together.

[ladyhadhafang.livejournal.com]

I know what you mean. *Hugs* It really sucks that it's not going to be something from the EU. It really does.

Then again, there's so much in the EU that it's probably better off as a TV series anyway. I know one thing I'd definitely love to see is an adaptation of LOTF animated a la CLONE WARS. With Dave Filoni on duty. Maybe Russell T. Davies of DOCTOR WHO fame as showrunner and Lucas as executive producer. I know I actually tried to make my own script for LOTF back when I was a kid -- can't say I finished it, sadly, but it was a lot of fun for the most part. :)

And aha, so true regarding the MOULIN ROUGE thing. :) (And I love that scene in MOULIN ROUGE! :D Hell, I love MOULIN ROUGE in general. :)

[romani-blood.livejournal.com]

Believe me, I hate the LJ changes too! I refuse to use the "new" Friends page and I posted exactly what I thought about it on the News page.

I'm doing NaNo too, this'll be my - *thinks* - sixth? NaNo. All novels set in my own original universe that I've been cooking up for a very long time!

Hell, I'll admit I have my issues with STAR WARS. But it doesn't mean I hate it or am a bad fan. Every good story has its faults. It doesn't necessarily make it a bad story. Just flawed in some places. And that's not a terrible thing.

SO THIS. Hell, I can pick the flaws in HP to pieces. Doesn't mean Harry Potter isn't still my ultimate fandom!

[ladyhadhafang.livejournal.com]

Yeah. So far, I'm using the old Friends page too. *Makes note to leave note about what I think about it on the News page as well*

That's awesome! :D This is actually my second NaNo. :) I'm on one hand terrified about it, but on the other hand...well, I'm mindbogglingly excited. Just...eeee! :D

And thanks. :) And very well said! :D Seriously. :)

[romani-blood.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'm using the old one too. I want to see my Friends' entries in MY layout, not something that looks like 1997!

Good luck! We can give each other writinspiration (my new word. Like it? LOL)

[ladyhadhafang.livejournal.com]

Exactly! And the endless scrolling...if I wanted Tumblr, I would *go* to Tumblr, LJ!

And thanks. :) And that's a seriously awesome new word! :D *Makes note to use it more often*

[romani-blood.livejournal.com]

if I wanted Tumblr, I would *go* to Tumblr, LJ!

Exactly. And as I noted in my comment on the News page (just one of 20-something pages of comments ALL HATING IT!), infinite scrolling is going to choke anyone with less than 4 gigs of RAM!

*bows* I try. ;)

[ladyhadhafang.livejournal.com]

That makes things so much worse. I mean, holy hell. 0.0.

It's seriously a good word. I think I'm going to use it any time I'm in need of my creative juices flowing, so to speak. Writinspiration... *Writes it down, JIC*

[romani-blood.livejournal.com]

Do I get credit next time it shows up in the Oxford English Dictionary? ;)

[myrrhmade.livejournal.com]

Ugh, I so understand. I think somehow, us LJ veteran - hanger's on - have a special family relationship. I pretty much think we could go anywhere at this point and build again. <3

[ladyhadhafang.livejournal.com]

*Hugs*

I agree, so very much. Seriously.

[angel-in-tears.livejournal.com]

I'm looking forward to it but at the same time I'm scared. I loved the prequels, but I can see the faults and why other people complain etc... and I love the OT definitely!
But I'm just worried about how they're going to do Number 7... there are over 200 books in the 'extended universe' now and most of them are canon and there are ones with huge story arcs like the Legacy and New Jedi Order and Fate of the Jedi series too... most include Han, Luke and Leia...so yeah, I just don't see what they're going to do or how they're going to do it without destroying some of the EU...

But I am looking forward to it regardless, and hoping all will be okay lol!

[ladyhadhafang.livejournal.com]

Agreed so very much. Seriously. :3

[http://users.livejournal.com/_nisa_/]

I support GL's decision and I'm pretty optimistic about new SW, as you might have seen in my journal.

But I'm totally with you regarding the changes to livejournal. I hate the new look of the f-page! I wish they didn't change anything!!!
I'm not leaving livejournal though. I've been here for nine years and I think I'm going to stay unless, of course, things get really bad.

Best of luck with NaNoWriMo!

*hugs*

[ladyhadhafang.livejournal.com]

As am I. As am I. :)

Same here. Although I've imported to DW JIC.

And thanks! *Hugs*

[arkan2.livejournal.com]

Too bad we're not getting big screen Thrawn for episode 7, but that still preclude them including Mara in the original story they're making. Ehn, probably not, but I can hope.

I'm still working on my original fiction, but at the same time, I'm also worrying: what if I honestly have nothing new to offer?

I guess there's always that possibility, but all you can do really is to keep working at it, and you'll probably make good.

I can't say I have much of a writing range either; it's always this "save the world" type stuff. Which I guess might not be a bad thing, and yet...

Nothing necessarily wrong with that, but I know the feeling of having a pretty restricted field of work. I used to get that a lot a couple of years ago, and I still do, to an extent.

Just remember that we're young yet, and we've got a lot more growing still to do. If you really do need to break out of the "save the world" storytelling mode, you probably will, at some point. (One good piece of advice I've gotten is to find reading material which interests you outside of the genre.) Basically, don't sweat it too much.

[ladyhadhafang.livejournal.com]

Hey! :D *hugs* ^^

And I agree, so very much. That would have been awesome.

And thanks. :) That really helped. :)

[arkan2.livejournal.com]

*hugs back*

You're welcome. Happy to be of assistance.