So I'm not even pretending that this is going to be the final Star Wars post, but... well, one shouldn't make promises that one can't keep.
The WP.com has an online poll about the best Star Wars movie. I, of course, voted for the first/fourth, but the latest movie is running neck-and-neck with Empire Strikes Back, which the WP.com Star Wars blogger contends is the best. And I know people get all hot and bothered about Empire. I just never really got it... and I still don't. This is a movie without a beginning or end. Call me a traditionalists, but if you are writing a story, a beginning and ending would be good. But what do I know.
Anyway, my favorite cousin -- a graduate of USC's cinema school -- sent me her take on the Sith:
so, when we got home from seeing episode 3 we immediately went home and watched episode 6 to go right to the downfall of darth. and for those who go on and on about the FIRST 3 being so much better than these LAST 3 -- we say -- WATCH 6 AGAIN!!! it is like a trip to muppetville outerspace. there are more disgustingly cute and furry creatures than a disney store. and there is no good acting, no good dialogue and since lucas can't deal with actors, i say these latest movies are just so far superior becuase the technology has caught up to his vision and they are just seamless as far as what is real and what is not. you are SOOO right about the big picture -- the good vs. evil is irresistable. but DAMN he sucks at the minutiae -- stuff life dialogue! -- which makes all the difference in the world between a special effects blockbuster and an epic film [like th elotr trilogy which is SOOOOO far superior i can't STAND it!]there. i've said it. and as you, i liked this latest movie... but then again, i liked the last 2 as well because they were BEAUTIFUL to watch and that is all i expect from george...
Meanwhile, the NYT has a story about John Williams' score
Emotions of 'Sith,' Carried by Score [NYT, 5.23.2005, registration required]
The member of the "Star Wars" creative team whose contributions are largely being taken for granted is the composer John Williams.
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