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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.
force • lucas • skywalker • jedi • yoda

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

Zen and the Art of Being Jedi
In developing Star Wars, George Lucas has pulled together diverse elements from numerous religions, mythologies, and cultures to create a rich universe that is a great reflection of who we are as a people. The principles of the Jedi are particularly interesting in that they heavily reflect the practices and principles of Buddhism. Find out something that has been known in Asia for millennia and learn about Zen and the Art of Being Jedi.
star wars • george lucas • luke skywalker • anakin skywalker • obi-wan

Tell Me about the Disappearing Jedi
I want to know what happens when a Jedi Knight bites it. Some die and disappear, some die and don’t disappear. Some come back as spirits who talk to the living, others become spirits but don’t talk. What’s going on here? Can anyone give me a simple explanation?
star • wars • george • lucas • phantom

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

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

Lego Star Wars
Play your favorite characters from Star Wars Episodes I, II, and III and join the battle between good and evil.
lego • star • wars • video • game

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.
anakin • padme • luke • yoda • force

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

Liam Neeson: Turning Away From the Force?
Liam Neeson retiring? This outstanding actor's final impact on the film industry may take place next week with the opening of the new Star Wars film.
liam neeson • star wars: episode i-the phantom menace • rob roy • les miserables • nell

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
A New Hope is the first Star Wars movie out of the trilogy. While it is not George Lucas' first movie, it was still a risky project. In 1977, Star Wars became one of the most successful sci-fi movies ever. While not the cheapest movie to make, the special effects were out of this world at the time.
stars • wars • star wars • children • television

Rogue Planet Book Review
A review of "Rogue Planet." This book, by acclaimed science fiction author Greg Bear, reveals elements that make it worth your time and money.
star • wars • book • rogue • planet

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

Scooby and Shaggy win on the big screen
The new Warner Bros. picture "Scooby Doo" is a fun trip for kids and fans of the long-time cartoon series; but those who have not found a love for the lovable pooch and his friends might be best-advised to stay home.
scooby-doo • warner bros. • mystery • freddie prinze jr. • sarah michelle gellar

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

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?
star wars joseph campbell return of the jedi empir

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.
anakin • shmi • padme • force • clones

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

When is a movie not just a movie?
An examination of the ethnic, moral, and historical issues surrounding The Lord of the Rings, which is occasionally embroiled in a controversy alleging that the book is racist.
star wars • george lucas • peter jackson • tolkien • lord of the rings

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