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Jul 15, 2005

Did Revenge of the Sith Accomplish What it Needed To?

Despite the resounding box office success of the final Star Wars movie, Revenge of the Sith, does it succesfully link the narrative structure of the entire 6 movie cycle?

Mar 25, 2003

Early Retirement

Regretfully, this is my closing article on the site, as well as a bit of thanks to all those who have read and supported it these many months.

Feb 18, 2003

Amazing Grace

This is a discussion of the ever important theme of grace as it unfolds in the Star Wars galaxy, exploring both its natural and supernatural forms.

Jan 27, 2003

The Holy Mother

This is a look at the archetypal role that the mother has held in mythology since the dawn of civilization, and specifically how it relates to the character of Shmi Skywalker in the prequel trilogy.

Dec 17, 2002

How the Critic Stole Star Wars

This is a Suite101 Star Wars Christmas Special. As should be obvious from the title, it is a little fun riff on Dr. Suess and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, only set against the backdrop of George Lucas and fans and critical backlash. Happy Holidays!

Nov 26, 2002

Attack of the Clones DVD Review

This is a basic review of the new Attack of the Clones DVD that arrived on store shelves on November 12, as well as a look at all the extra goodies that came with it.

Nov 12, 2002

To Be A Jedi: Part 4

This brings to a close this four part look at the tension between the individual human being and the ground of all being that religions talk of. Through the Star Wars saga, it demonstrates that oneness does not imply sameness.

Oct 29, 2002

To Be a Jedi: Part 3

This specifically deals with the shared relationship between time and eternity, space and infinity, and life in the Force. It also asks the question whether being a Jedi makes a human great, or whether being human makes being a Jedi great.

Oct 15, 2002

To Be a Jedi: Part 2

This continues the themes set forth in the first part, only it specifically concerns itelf with the various kinds of love that are at work in both religions and Star Wars.

Oct 1, 2002

To Be a Jedi

This is the beginning of a four part article delving into the mysteries of what it means to use the Force, to be a Jedi, and to be human. It also looks at the various ways theologically possible to live as many in the context of the whole.

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