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Post by Sunnyhorse on Dec 2, 2014 10:39:31 GMT -4
Attack the Block is absolutely fantastic -- do check it out. I'm not a fan of the Star Wars franchise, but I'm glad Boyega has landed a role in the new film.
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Post by captain on Dec 2, 2014 14:01:15 GMT -4
Ok, I'm not a huge Star Wars fan and I found the "new" ones (1-3) a bit confusing but I thought the storm troopers were a cloned army that came from Boba Fett's father, who was dark skinned but looked nothing like Mr. Boyega.
That being said, I'm sure there were non-clones added later on.
Back on topic - I've never seen John in anything but I hope he doesn't get stuck as "the Star Wars guy" like Mark Hamill or Carrie Fisher. See also: Christensen, Hayden.
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Post by angelaudie on Dec 2, 2014 14:31:05 GMT -4
Ok, I'm not a huge Star Wars fan and I found the "new" ones (1-3) a bit confusing but I thought the storm troopers were a cloned army that came from Boba Fett's father, who was dark skinned but looked nothing like Mr. Boyega. That being said, I'm sure there were non-clones added later on. Back on topic - I've never seen John in anything but I hope he doesn't get stuck as "the Star Wars guy" like Mark Hamill or Carrie Fisher. See also: Christensen, Hayden. Yep, you are right about the stormtroppers origins! But yeah it makes to think eventually the Empire branched out and non-clones were used. I have no idea about Hayden Christensen but Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher haven't done bad post Star Wars. They just went in new directions. Mark Hamill is a very respected voice actor. Carrie Fisher is an author and for many years worked as a script doctor. Both also maintain a good sense of humor about their Star Wars roles which more than you can about Harrison Ford. |
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Post by chonies on Dec 2, 2014 14:36:28 GMT -4
I am definitely not a Star Wars fan, but John Boyega is making me think I might go to the movies.
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Post by Witchie on Dec 11, 2014 22:57:20 GMT -4
SW: Force Awakens trading cards reveal his character's name as Finn. Oscar Issac is Poe Dameron. Daisy Ridley is Rey (no last name or is her last name a famous one?). Light saber dude is Kylo Ren. DM |
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Post by Mutagen on Mar 11, 2018 19:38:11 GMT -4
Subject of a nice long profile in the Guardian. I must say he comes off really well. Although the trailers underwhelm me, I hope Pacific Rim 2 works out for him (especially since I think he was underutilized in the The Last Jedi). I first noticed him in 24: Live Another Day. He played an American serviceman framed for something terrible, and made it one of those super-memorable minor roles. |
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Post by pachengala on Mar 12, 2018 14:52:37 GMT -4
Giant effing spoiler for The Last Jedi in that article, be forewarned.
ETA: My husband just laughed at this post for like ten hours and said, "It comes out on video TOMORROW. Everyone has seen it but you."
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Post by Mutagen on Mar 12, 2018 16:53:36 GMT -4
Ah! I'm so sorry pachengala. Totally didn't even register with me when I read the article.
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Post by pachengala on Mar 12, 2018 19:45:18 GMT -4
Thank you Mutagen but it sounds like this one’s on me for waiting for it to come to the cheap theater!
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Post by Wenton on Mar 18, 2018 16:13:24 GMT -4
Finally watched Detroit
Considering the subject matter, I almost feel guilty for finding him absolutely gorgeous.
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