I will always be grateful to Lucas for creating such an incredible universe and for all the amazing things he contributed to it. Without him, none of this would exist, and for that, I will forever owe him my thanks. However, after Revenge of the Sith, I don’t really care about anything that he largely contributed to. I prefer the Clone Wars Multimedia Project over George’s Clone Wars show; I prefer what we got of the history of the galaxy in the EU over anything Lucas has said concerning how he views the history of the Star Wars universe; I don’t like George’s ideas for the Sequel Trilogy, as opposed to stories like the Thrawn Trilogy and the New Jedi Order series. In general, I find myself more drawn to what other creators have contributed to the Star Wars universe, rather than the later works that Lucas himself had a hand in.
“I know that all of you like to dream about space and are a little bit of envious of us. But you know what? We’re also envious of you. We are exploring space, but it’s only the beginning. Planets and unknown worlds are awaiting you. You will continue to storm the Universe.”
— Yuri Gagarin
The titles of the Sequel Trilogy films could actually work well as alternative titles for the Original Trilogy films.
Starting with The Force Awakens, this title could apply to A New Hope since it marks the moment when the Force truly resurges in the galaxy through Luke. The Force, long dormant, becomes active again, and Luke begins his journey to become a Jedi, embodying the awakening of hope and the Force. The Last Jedi fits The Empire Strikes Back, where Luke is not only trained by Yoda but also faces the growing responsibility of potentially being the last Jedi left. The burden of carrying on the Jedi legacy is central to this film, especially with Yoda’s death seeming imminent. Lastly, The Rise of Skywalker could be a fitting title for Return of the Jedi, as it marks Luke’s ultimate rise as a Jedi Knight. It also signifies the redemption of Anakin, the original Skywalker, who returns from the Dark Side. The title encapsulates the final triumph of the Skywalker family line.
In this sense, the Sequel Trilogy titles could capture the key themes of the Original Trilogy just as well.
“I know that all of you like to dream about space and are a little bit of envious of us. But you know what? We’re also envious of you. We are exploring space, but it’s only the beginning. Planets and unknown worlds are awaiting you. You will continue to storm the Universe.”
— Yuri Gagarin
I don’t agree with the idealized view many people have of Qui-Gon. While it’s true he was more open-minded, understanding and willing to listen than the Jedi Council, he was still a fairly orthodox Jedi who followed all the rules of the Order. In my opinion, he might have delayed Anakin’s fall, but he wouldn’t have been able to prevent it entirely.
“I know that all of you like to dream about space and are a little bit of envious of us. But you know what? We’re also envious of you. We are exploring space, but it’s only the beginning. Planets and unknown worlds are awaiting you. You will continue to storm the Universe.”
— Yuri Gagarin
I don’t agree with the idealized view many people have of Qui-Gon. While it’s true he was more open-minded, understanding and willing to listen than the Jedi Council, he was still a fairly orthodox Jedi who followed all the rules of the Order. In my opinion, he might have delayed Anakin’s fall, but he wouldn’t have been able to prevent it entirely.
Isn’t that the point of the Xanatos character in Legends?
Do you remember the alien from the first Men in Black movie? The one that was killed by k at the beginning of the movie? I think his name was Mikey. Well, the Gungans should have been portrayed with that appearance.
“I know that all of you like to dream about space and are a little bit of envious of us. But you know what? We’re also envious of you. We are exploring space, but it’s only the beginning. Planets and unknown worlds are awaiting you. You will continue to storm the Universe.”
— Yuri Gagarin
I like the addition of the “NOOOO!” at the end of ROTJ.
“I know that all of you like to dream about space and are a little bit of envious of us. But you know what? We’re also envious of you. We are exploring space, but it’s only the beginning. Planets and unknown worlds are awaiting you. You will continue to storm the Universe.”
— Yuri Gagarin
Gods for some, miniature libertarian socialist flags for others.
There are too many Darth’s in Star Wars. Vader should be the only one.
Every Sith being named Darth something is ridiculous.
There are too many Darth’s in Star Wars. Vader should be the only one.
Every Sith being named Darth something is ridiculous.
Why?
“I know that all of you like to dream about space and are a little bit of envious of us. But you know what? We’re also envious of you. We are exploring space, but it’s only the beginning. Planets and unknown worlds are awaiting you. You will continue to storm the Universe.”
— Yuri Gagarin
Because it’s dumb, and also because before 1999 it was obviously second and last name. Otherwise Ben’s former pupil could not be called Darth Vader. Pre-TPM other stories got the villain names right and they should have stuck with it.
I didn’t used to hate “Darth” as a Sith title, but the names attached to it got more inane with each prequel. Sidious and Maul? Lame, but tolerable. Tyrannis? This is getting childish. Plagueis? Oh, fuck off! And the EU only compounded the problem.
Gods for some, miniature libertarian socialist flags for others.