Attack of the Clones – a Galaxy at War
The Republic and the Jedi are falling into shadow. In Attack of the Clones the machine to swallow the life of the galaxy with war. Clouds of arrogance, greed and a tendency to fall if not leap into darkness is scattered throughout the visuals, start to finish. This is an important link in the chain … Read more
Ewoks the Battle for Endor
This would be a fun adventure romp if it hadn’t started with a tragedy. Brace yourself if you love the Towani family from Caravan of Courage. Here be spoilers, its an unavoidable part of the plot of Ewoks the Battle for Endor! The Ewoks aren’t the only beings on Endor, and the family aren’t the … Read more
The Ewoks and Droids Adventure Hour
The Ewoks and Droids Adventure Hour cartoons brought Star Wars to children’s animation. The same studio created them as the brief Boba Fett introduction in the Star Wars Holiday special (the only bit of that which was looked on in a positive light.) These cartoons were the most expensive produced at the time, and they … Read more
The Star Wars Holiday Special – Corny Continuity
The Star Wars Holiday Special is infamous for how corny it is. George Lucas has said if he had time, he’d go smash every copy with a hammer. While Lucas did supply the original story, the timing didn’t allow him to continue to manage it. Perhaps it was this which had him keep all Star … Read more
Clone Wars Micro Series
In 2003 George Lucas decided to hire Genndy Tarkovsky to create a series of animated shorts of the Clone Wars. Originally it aired in the commercial break, during cartoons on the Cartoon Network channel. Eventually these shorts were put together into DVDs. The first set of animation featured various battles throughout the galaxy. Genndy had … Read more
The Power of Return of the Jedi
I’m writing this coming up on it’s 40th anniversary! Growing up on the original trilogy, this was my hands down favorite even though as a kid, I wasn’t sure what moved me so strongly. It left me speculating on who Anakin Skywalker was before his fall and I was eager to see it. It was … Read more
The Phantom Menace is integral
The Phantom Menace is integral to the Star Wars saga, because it foreshadows Anakin’s entire journey. It reveals his strength that saved a galaxy, and his love that brought it hope. It also shows that his weakness isn’t a penchant for sadism, or mere raw anger or hatred. The Phantom Menace explains how Anakin could … Read more
Lead Up to the 20th Phantom Menace Anniversary
Once upon a time and what seems like yesterday for some of us the Phantom Menace premiered on May 19, 1999. Dial up internet was still at thing. And word went out the Prequels were finally being filmed. I poured over every picture presented in the Star Wars Insider, made sure to stay up to … Read more
A New View of Star Wars A New Hope
Watching the original movie back in the day, we had no clue there would be more. An unexpected hero had big dreams but was afraid to leave the familiar old responsibilities for new ones. Then he was forced too. The hero had a chance to save the beautiful Princess and save a Rebellion fighting a … Read more
