In 1999, I was sixteen, and the thought of new (and very special) Star Wars films during 'my generation' was very, very exciting. At the time, I had no reason to doubt what brilliance would come. I don't think anyone did. I simply expected more good Star Wars. I was so intent on making Episode I a special experience that I absolutely refused to watch any of the teasers, trailers, or read any sort of review beyond the most basic plot synopsis. Much to the ridicule of my friend, I put my head down in the theater when the Episode I trailer rolled at another movie I attended! I simply did not want to be distracted by repeated sequences once I actually got to see The Phantom Menace. But the few frames I remember seeing- the Noobian (or Nabooian) tanks slowing creeping along green grass- established a very intriguing atmosphere in my head. I was confident that it was going to be an awesome entertainment experience in every sense of the word.... In 1999.