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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.
amidala • padme • anakin • star wars • the phantom menace

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.
anakin • padme • amidala • star wars • attack

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.
anakin • skywalker • force • padme • amidala

The Next Anakin Skywalker
My personal musings on the actor to play Anakin Skywalker in the upcoming Episode 2.
movie • star • wars • episode • anakin

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.
padme • amidala • palpatine • anakin • coruscant

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.
yoda • qui-gon • obi-wan • anakin • amidala

My Five Favorite Star Wars Websites
The five Star Wars sites I find myself visting most often.
star • wars • web • sites • links

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.
star wars • lucas • attack of the clones • the phantom menace • joseph campbell

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
The Phantom Menace is one of George Lucas' biggest films ever. It came out in the summer of 99, and was one of the biggest hits. It topped the Box Office for months, and raked in millions upon millions just from the movie tickets.
stars • wars • star wars • children • television

Star Wars, Episode I - The Phantom Menance
Star Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menance. Associated comic books, movie news and other information.
star wars episode i • phantom menance • dark horse comics • comic books

Movie Costumes for Married Couples
Married couples who are looking for adult costume ideas can dress in famous couples' movie costumes for a Halloween costume party.
movie costumes • married couples • adult costume ideas • ideas for a costume party • halloween party

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Trailer
Star Wars: The Clone Wars trailer shows that George Lucas is great with technology, but lousy with people. Movie hits theatres August 15th.
star wars: the clone wars trailer • lucasfilm ltd • warner bros. • the cartoon network • george lucas

LOTR Films: Will the scenery steal the show?
A discussion of how Middle-earth needs to come alive in each scene of Peter Jackson's movies, to supplement the actors in telling the story.
tolkien movie • peter jackson movie • middle-earth • scenery • star wars

Looking inside the Sauron Project
Most fantasy movie villains turn out badly. As a literary villain Sauron is unusual but successful. So what will it take to bring him to life in Peter Jackson's three LOTR movies, and to make him convincing as a strong, powerful, and terrifying villain?
sauron • peter jackson • tolkien • the lord of the rings • frodo

Book Review - Anticipation by Jonathan L. Bowen
This is a book review of Anticipation The Real Life Story of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace by Jonathan L. Bowen.
star wars • review • star wars real life story • episode i • the phantom menace

Children's Museum of Indianapolis-
Top-notch rotating exhibits, permanent displays, and timely updates capture the attention of both kids and adults in an amazing place at a reasonable price.
children museum • science museum • indianapolis • dinosaur museum • king tut

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Movie
George Lucas and Warner Bros. will show a limited theatrical release of Star Wars: The Clone Wars on August 15th. The Cartoon Network will air series this fall.
star wars: the clone wars • lucasfilm • george lucas • cgi animation • computer-generated animation

Collecting Disneyland Star Tours
When Disney and Lucasfilm collaborated to create Star Tours in Disneyland there was no doubt they would have a mega hit attraction.
star tours • star wars • disneyland • disney world • tokyo disneyland

Little-known Canadian Gets "Anakin"
New "Anakin" announced as I spend a day with the fans
star wars • convention

Luke and Leia--Hiding the Twins
How were Amidala and Obi-Wan able to keep Anakin from knowing he had a daughter when Luke and Leia were twins?
star • wars • prequel • luke • skywalker

Space Chimps, Clone Wars Posters
Check out some new posters for Space Chimps and Star Wars: The Clone Wars, two animated movies coming this summer.
space chimps poster • star wars: the clone wars poster • vanguard animation • twentieth century fox • kirk dimicco

What He's Gonna Be
A boy begs his mom for a Star Wars costume for Halloween
star • wars • phantom • menace • darth

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.
anakin • padme • star wars • clones • attack

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.
anakin • padme • lucas • christianity • buddhism

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.
confucianism • taoism • jedi • anakin • padme

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.
campbell • huxley • chuang tzu • luke • yoda

What Can We Expect From the Upcoming Movies?
An initial discussion of what fans can expect from Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings movies.
tolkien • peter jackson • lord of the rings • hobbits • rangers

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