I found a box set of the trilogy that has the original on one side of the disc and the "special edition" on the other at a used music/movie/video game shop. I was so happy at the time because even at that time (2008ish) it was hard to find the originals. I can imagine it is almost impossible now

[–] TheBaldness@beehaw.org 5 points 7 months ago (1 children)

There are 2K scans of the original theatrical prints available online. Highly recommended.

[–] Vodulas@beehaw.org 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Ooh, that sounds way better than the 480p on my discs

[–] TheBaldness@beehaw.org 5 points 7 months ago (1 children)

It's the original 1977 release. It doesn't even say "Episode 4" on the opening crawl. Star Wars was originally a stand-alone film, and regardless of what George Lucas says, there were no prequels and sequels. I get so angry when I think about how badly he fucked everything up since then.

[–] Vodulas@beehaw.org 2 points 7 months ago

The result of nobody able to say "no" to him. Empire is the perfect example of someone else with a much better vision than George Lucas.