Princess Bride and Light Sabers?

skywalker · 09-24-2002, 06:04 AM

Saw this on the news this morning.

A Utah based company called Clean Flicks is cutting nudity, sex, violence and profanity from films and sells them online (I think, but how can it be legal?).

They have replaced the swords in The Princess Bride with light sabers, which doesn't make a whole lot of sense, within the movie.

Here is a link to a short article: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2002/003/48.20.html

Or go right to the website: www.cleanflicks.com

Very odd!

Mark

[EDIT] Add another link: http://www.msnbc.com/news/811957.asp#BODY

[ 09-24-2002, 06:11 AM: Message edited by: skywalker ]

The Hunter of Jahanna · 09-24-2002, 08:00 AM

That is just silly. Who in their right mind would find a movie like the "princess bride" offensive or violent enough to edit out the swords in the movie?? There are some people in this world with some real issues.

Azred · 09-24-2002, 09:26 AM

I know that those people want to clean up movies for children, but if you need to clean up a movie for your children to watch it then [img]graemlins/erm.gif[/img] maybe they shouldn't be watching it yet.

Personally, I can't stand watching movies that are edited or cleaned up for television. [img]graemlins/dontknowaboutyou.gif[/img]

Jorath Calar · 09-24-2002, 11:05 AM

Anyone seen the tv version of The Excorsist?

When the demon screams "Your mo..." Wait this is a family forum... any way, she screams about the priests mother, certain mans body part and hell...

But in the tv version it is...

" Your mother is goofy"

Somehow it doesn't have the same... impact [img]smile.gif[/img]

09-24-2002, 08:17 PM

Aren't light sabers more dangerous than swords?
*remembering the death of Obi Kanobi*

Some people have way too much time on their hands and not enough brains to go with it.

Dagorion · 09-24-2002, 08:42 PM

*Shakes head* Mormons... dont you live 'em?

Im the same with movies adapted to TV, cant stand them! They butcher the films and then expect people to enjoy them... what is the world coming to?

/)eathKiller · 09-24-2002, 08:53 PM

my Uncle just eats stuff like this up, but he is offended by Pokemon and Harry potter, and yet he loved the lord of the rings movie and star wars... What's up with that? I think they're just being racist aganst anything that isn't American!

Firestormalpha · 09-24-2002, 10:38 PM

Deathkiller that isn't racism that's Jingoism.

Yes lightsabers in Princess Bride would be insane.

Oh and one last word of advice, do not confuse Mormons with Christians. Believe me they are two very seperate groups though most Mormons say otherwise. Nothing personal against Mormons I just don't quite agree with them.

Gregory Longshanks · 09-24-2002, 11:37 PM

Technically, what the company Clean Flicks is doing is illegal. On one hand there is the idea that if you purchase something, such as a video, you can do as you wish with it - such as passing out light sabres (sigh). However the fine print of legalese that accompanies the majority of multimedia asserts that the purchaser may only show the product for personal viewing only (and renting in the case of video stores). But altering a video is a violation of the copyright of the studios, along with repackaging the product in any manner different from its original format. The company Clean Flicks admits that the studios haven't come after it yet - they are small...but that could very well change soon enough. Many studios are increasing their zealous sense of protection over their material from abuse from a variety of sources.

Dagorion · 09-24-2002, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Firestormalpha:
Deathkiller that isn't racism that's Jingoism.

Yes lightsabers in Princess Bride would be insane.

Oh and one last word of advice, do not confuse Mormons with Christians. Believe me they are two very seperate groups though most Mormons say otherwise. Nothing personal against Mormons I just don't quite agree with them.

I only referred to Mormons because of the fact that Utah it packed full of 'em. I don’t have anything against them and I actually have several Mormon friends that I can debate religion with for hours. I quite like their religion because it shares many of the same beliefs with my own... although my religion isn’t a sect of Christianity and we aren’t allowed to kill people... then again I don’t think you are allowed to kill in ANY religion (not that many of them really pay attention to that part [img]tongue.gif[/img] ) also in my religion we are allowed to drink caffeine while Mormons aren’t... I kinda feel sorry for them....

09-24-2002, 08:00 AM	#2
The Hunter of Jahanna Emerald Dragon Join Date: September 25, 2001 Location: NY , NY Age: 63 Posts: 960	That is just silly. Who in their right mind would find a movie like the "princess bride" offensive or violent enough to edit out the swords in the movie?? There are some people in this world with some real issues. __________________ \"How much do I love you?? I\'ll tell you one thing, it\'d be a whole hell of a lot more if you stopped nagging me and made me a friggin sandwich.\"

09-24-2002, 09:26 AM	#3
Azred Drow Priestess Join Date: March 13, 2001 Location: a hidden sanctorum high above the metroplex Age: 54 Posts: 4,037	I know that those people want to clean up movies for children, but if you need to clean up a movie for your children to watch it then [img]graemlins/erm.gif[/img] maybe they shouldn't be watching it yet. Personally, I can't stand watching movies that are edited or cleaned up for television. [img]graemlins/dontknowaboutyou.gif[/img] __________________ Everything may be explained by a conspiracy theory. All conspiracy theories are true. No matter how thinly you slice it, it's still bologna.

09-24-2002, 08:42 PM	#6
Dagorion Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: November 23, 2001 Location: That coffee stain on your map (Australia) Age: 37 Posts: 868	Shakes head Mormons... dont you live 'em? Im the same with movies adapted to TV, cant stand them! They butcher the films and then expect people to enjoy them... what is the world coming to? __________________ <br />2,500 left handers die each year using products designed for right handers.

09-24-2002, 08:53 PM	#7
/)eathKiller Dracolisk Join Date: January 5, 2002 Location: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Age: 38 Posts: 6,043	my Uncle just eats stuff like this up, but he is offended by Pokemon and Harry potter, and yet he loved the lord of the rings movie and star wars... What's up with that? I think they're just being racist aganst anything that isn't American! __________________ [img]\"http://membres.lycos.fr/th8or/ZeroSigForIronworks.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> o.o;

09-24-2002, 10:38 PM	#8
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 40 Posts: 4,454	Deathkiller that isn't racism that's Jingoism. Yes lightsabers in Princess Bride would be insane. Oh and one last word of advice, do not confuse Mormons with Christians. Believe me they are two very seperate groups though most Mormons say otherwise. Nothing personal against Mormons I just don't quite agree with them. __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com

09-24-2002, 06:04 AM	#1
skywalker Banned User Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: VT, USA Age: 63 Posts: 3,097	Saw this on the news this morning. A Utah based company called Clean Flicks is cutting nudity, sex, violence and profanity from films and sells them online (I think, but how can it be legal?). They have replaced the swords in The Princess Bride with light sabers, which doesn't make a whole lot of sense, within the movie. Here is a link to a short article: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2002/003/48.20.html Or go right to the website: www.cleanflicks.com Very odd! Mark [EDIT] Add another link: http://www.msnbc.com/news/811957.asp#BODY [ 09-24-2002, 06:11 AM: Message edited by: skywalker ]

09-24-2002, 11:05 AM	#4
Jorath Calar Harper Join Date: October 6, 2001 Location: Iceland Posts: 4,706	Anyone seen the tv version of The Excorsist? When the demon screams "Your mo..." Wait this is a family forum... any way, she screams about the priests mother, certain mans body part and hell... But in the tv version it is... " Your mother is goofy" Somehow it doesn't have the same... impact [img]smile.gif[/img]

09-24-2002, 08:17 PM	#5
Moni Guest Posts: n/a	Aren't light sabers more dangerous than swords? remembering the death of Obi Kanobi Some people have way too much time on their hands and not enough brains to go with it.

09-24-2002, 11:37 PM	#9
Gregory Longshanks Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: September 21, 2002 Location: United States Age: 57 Posts: 16	Technically, what the company Clean Flicks is doing is illegal. On one hand there is the idea that if you purchase something, such as a video, you can do as you wish with it - such as passing out light sabres (sigh). However the fine print of legalese that accompanies the majority of multimedia asserts that the purchaser may only show the product for personal viewing only (and renting in the case of video stores). But altering a video is a violation of the copyright of the studios, along with repackaging the product in any manner different from its original format. The company Clean Flicks admits that the studios haven't come after it yet - they are small...but that could very well change soon enough. Many studios are increasing their zealous sense of protection over their material from abuse from a variety of sources. __________________ Betwixt the Stirrup and the Ground-

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