Re: Speculation : Hot Toys Disney+ Figures "The Mandalorian" + "Cassian" + "Kenobi"
I could see that happening, at the end of a long series of adventures.
At 'A' Level I took Classical Civilization, which was a lot of fun. We read Iliad, Odyssey and Aeneid. Odyssey was by far my favourite.
When you're reading something so old, that feels so modern, you get a direct connection to the past. And you understand that people don't really change, we just accumulate more knowledge. For thousands of years writers have been retelling the same stories with contemporary twists.
I wrote recently in one of the threads about the 'relentless repetition' that's been present in Star Wars since the beginning - with repeated dialogue and events. It's what the series does, and it was the repetition of the things that Lucas saw in the old cliffhanger serials that inspired the film in the first place. (There was even much closer repetition in the Indiana Jones series with scene for scene grabs from the 1930s and 1940s).
Rogue One took quite a different route and tone.
When The Mandalorian began it looked like it could be following the darker path of Rogue One, with a taciturn, cold-blooded killer for the main protagonist. But he's changing. The moment his voice starts to crack when talking to the Widow was a defining moment. The effect the Child is having on him makes him a more interesting character.
Really true! I was lucky enough to have a very good teacher for the Odyssey and some classic Greek plays; really brought some of the classical Greek stuff alive. Like he pointed out that Penelope waited for Odysseus for so long, she tests him over and over when he returns. Because she's at the point where one more break will empty her, forever, leaving nothing but a shell, unable to come back. IMO the ancient Greeks had a better handle on humanity than anyone, and nothing has changed in centuries.
I'm unfazed by what some have called "repetition" thanks to those classes and learning worldwide archetypes. At least in this class, the thesis was that Odysseus - and others - are on the "journey myth" where there is a visit to the land of the dead, or other, to gain knowledge. But you return, always, changed (paralleling real life). Universal archetypes. IMO the Mandelorian also has the hero myth combined with protection of a "sacred" child/savior.
IMO execution is key; at least this series has captured my imagination (most likely thanks most to picking a good cast - like you can hear emotion in Pacal's voice as masked as he is...and Favreau's abilities.)
For me this has rapidly morphed into a fascinating character - Russell Crowe's Gladiator comes to mind. E.g. he's a badass and takes out Stormtroopers, etc. but he has a sense of dry humor (at the end with Greef, others), has a strong code and compassion - I EXPECTED ruthless coldness - which can be fun - what I got was something far more complex, which for me is even better.
Ugh. No. Too syrupy.
Think back to the mists of pre-history and the original Conan movie. Conan met up with Valeria, who was extremely suited to him. They were both warriors who had lived similar lives and were worthy of each other. They fitted.
Mating Mando with the widow would be like trying to mate an eagle with one of those white barnyard ducks. He's going to need someone with more oomph than that. I have spoken, dammit.
LOL. I see what u are saying
. But, if u watch the widow's face in the beginning, as she looks around, her face sets. She's no slouch. IMO nothing wrong with the warrior, last battle fought, finally going home "to be a child for a while". I mean, to me, the widow inherently gets it with the Mandalorian. That war is &%ll. She'll pick up a rifle and kill if she has to. She reminds me of the queen in 13th Warrior who brings the knives to the younger woman before the last battle. - Re the women and children "don't let them be taken".
Love Valeria and Cara Dune. But there's another kind of woman who will kill if needed. I think that's worthy of this Mandalorian, ultimately. Or - she's almost like the Mandalorian clan leader; doesn't routinely fight. But bet the Mandalorian tribe leader is fearsome opponent.
Anyway Mando says "he doesn't belong there". And he doesn't, not yet. Fight's not over.
) based on the astound work with Ultron Mark 1 that my second 1/6 "robot" will be just as good (hope
and stuff adds up fast $$$$$
. Ditto where is the art book?
