Here's the thing...

Posted by James from host-216-78-22-218.cae.bellsouth.net (216.78.22.218) on Monday, November 05, 2001 at 9:27pm :

I really don't mind special editions, but the thing with E.T. is that, so far, the majority of the changes seem to be little more than Spielberg wanting to censor it. The sad thing is, the material he has taken out were so ridiculously inoffensive to begin with, that it seems even more disturbing.

For example, pretty much everyone I've mentioned the removal of guns to has said the same thing, 'There were guns in E.T.?'

The worse part is the realization that, if Lucas and Spielberg now deem things like 'penis breath' or a smuggler killing a bounty hunter offensive, what kind of Indy 4 will they feel is acceptable enough for public consumption?

BTW, agreed about the SW special editions, although I was very excited to see the new footage when it first arrived in theatres.

Follow Ups: Can't argue there. - Rundquist 8:44pm 11/06/2001 This was intended as a reply to Rundquist's post below... - James 9:28pm 11/05/2001 Post a Followup Name: E-Mail: ( default ) Subject: Message: : I really don't mind special editions, but the thing with E.T. is that, so far, the majority of the changes seem to be little more than Spielberg wanting to censor it. The sad thing is, the material he has taken out were so ridiculously inoffensive to begin with, that it seems even more disturbing. : For example, pretty much everyone I've mentioned the removal of guns to has said the same thing, 'There were guns in E.T.?' : The worse part is the realization that, if Lucas and Spielberg now deem things like 'penis breath' or a smuggler killing a bounty hunter offensive, what kind of Indy 4 will they feel is acceptable enough for public consumption? : BTW, agreed about the SW special editions, although I was very excited to see the new footage when it first arrived in theatres. Optional Link ( default ) URL: Title: Optional Image Link ( default ) URL: This board is powered by the Mr. Fong Device from Cyberarmy.com