Star Wars
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Inheriting the Force
This is just a bit of fun commentary explaining what this site is all about, as well as to establish my take on the media situation regarding the prequels.
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Cloning the World
This article focuses on the theme of cloning in the prequels, as well as how it relates to many of the current prevailing ideas and attitudes about life and nature.
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The Younglings and the Force
This article is a look at the scene between Yoda and the Younglings in Attack of the Clones, as well as an exploration of the deeper mythological significance of the child.
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Star Crossed
A look at tales of love and woe the world over, as well as how they compare and contrast with the love of Anakin and Padme. This brings the Month of Love here at the Star Wars suite to a close.
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Love and War
This is an extensive look at the romance between Anakin and Amidala in Attack of the Clones, as well as the courtly tradition it reflects. The Month of Love continues here at the Star Wars suite, for in Episode Two, love is the supreme ordeal.
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The Prequel Feminism: Part 2
This second part focuses on the role Padme Amidala plays in Attack of the Clones, as she progresses on her own hero's journey. This is also kicking off July as the Month of Love here at the Star Wars suite.
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The Prequel Feminism
This is the first of a two-part essay regarding Queen Amidala in The Phantom Menace, and how she represents a unique kind of female empowerment. The incongruity that some see between Star Wars and feminism may not be so severe after all.
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Of Innocence and Experience
This is a character study of Anakin Skywalker which centers around some of the inherent conflicts he carries with him, as well as an exploration of some of the deeper themes in Attack of the Clones.
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When All the Galaxy Was Young
This is a review of Attack of the Clones from a mythic perspective. It also lays much of the groundwork for all the essays to come. It does contain spoilers.
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The Wisdom of the Living Force
This article is an in-depth look at the Living Force, with a heavy emphasis on Eastern philosophy and the importance of not-knowing.
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