tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post8933659693307149203..comments2024-02-18T08:45:16.295-08:00Comments on The Film Connoisseur: Star Wars, What Does It All Mean?Franco Macabrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-80617877106966519292017-05-28T12:14:01.633-07:002017-05-28T12:14:01.633-07:00I surmise that in Dagobah time runs differently or...I surmise that in Dagobah time runs differently or the Force can adjust the motion of time... Raul Olmohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08144020533697034057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-9210431473615320732017-01-03T13:01:37.325-08:002017-01-03T13:01:37.325-08:00I have seen many parallels with Christianity in St...I have seen many parallels with Christianity in Star Wars, of course. After all, the Jedi's are basically monks, with their celibacy. The Midichlorians are the holy spirit, Anakin's mother was impregnated by the holy spirit...I mean, the similarities goes on and on. It's like George Lucas's sci fi version of christianity, mixed with a bunch of other stuff. Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-39257175244518962282016-09-11T02:09:12.966-07:002016-09-11T02:09:12.966-07:00Francisco, dude you write awesomely insightful mov...Francisco, dude you write awesomely insightful movie reviews with a unique perspective that really resonates with the generation of moviegoers who grew up with all the masterpiece theatrical blockbusters from the 70s and 80s and 90s. Keep up the good work! <br /><br />Also, on the topic of this blog I had just finished watching Star Wars Ep. III:Revenge of the Sith and Innerspace (1987) with the wife and kids (weird combination I know), and the point you made about the triumph of good over the forces of evil got me curious to search for more. Here is an excerpt from an article that discusses specific parallels between Biblical scripture and the themes/storylines in Star Wars. Let us know what your thoughts and any other parallels they might <br /><br /><br />> The Jedi<br />><br />> Throughout the series, the Jedi knights are always fighting for good. Another element of the Jedi, which is comparable to true Christianity, is that they live a selfless life. Their purpose is to protect and care for all other life. They dedicate their entire lives to fighting evil in order to keep the universe at peace. While Jedi fight on a physical plane using physical weapons, true Christians fight on a spiritual level with spiritual weapons (Eph. 6:11-18).<br />><br />> Also, God’s way of life can be described as the way of give—outflowing and outgoing care and concern for others. A Christian lives a life of selflessness, as a living sacrifice! On the other hand, the Sith lead a selfish life, similar to Satan’s way of get—grasping for oneself at the expense of others.<br />><br />> The Sith<br />><br />> The manipulation that Palpatine foisted upon Anakin can be compared to how Satan deceived Eve in the Garden of Eden. Satan subtly appealed to Eve’s vanity and said that God was limiting her potential. (Read Genesis 3:1-6.)<br />><br />> Palpatine used subtle deceit, manipulation and outright lies to gain control of the Galactic Republic. Satan himself is the father of lies and manipulates human beings for his purpose. Christ, when talking to the Pharisees, said, “You are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father you will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it” (John 8:44).<br />><br />> Palpatine convinced Anakin that he would be able to save his wife from death. In the end, this turned out to be a lie, as Anakin did not save his wife from dying. Similarly, Eve was told by Satan “you shall not die,” but this was a lie as well.<br />><br />> Palpatine was so cunning that people believed that he was trying to save the Republic from the evil that he himself was perpetrating. Consider this verse: “And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light” (2 Corinthians11:14).<br />><br />> Now let’s look at Anakin (Darth Vader) and understand more inferences that come from the Bible.<br />><br />> The light in Anakin went out, he could no longer think correctly. The hate inside overpowered him, causing him to walk in total darkness. In the same way, if Christians allow Satan to influence them, they can take on wrong attitudes.<br />> <br />> The opposite of darkness is light, and the two cannot mix: “This then is the message which we have heard of Him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another.” (I John 1:5-7).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15216612466582752600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-12329992798003629952015-12-17T19:13:36.188-08:002015-12-17T19:13:36.188-08:00Wow...just came back from seeing it...amazing! Sho...Wow...just came back from seeing it...amazing! Shocking...moving...emotional...so good! My review up tomorrow! Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-72230902166259682152015-12-17T09:48:49.761-08:002015-12-17T09:48:49.761-08:00NO spoilers allowed! Thanks for letting us know it...NO spoilers allowed! Thanks for letting us know it was good! I'm seeing it as soon as I get off work, glad to know you liked it Sergei! Awesome! Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-18532731201400867332015-12-17T07:50:05.629-08:002015-12-17T07:50:05.629-08:00Just seen the movie. Wow! I mean holy shit that wa...Just seen the movie. Wow! I mean holy shit that was good. Sergei Kolobashkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262378959453150501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-73615218465416674402015-12-17T05:51:15.453-08:002015-12-17T05:51:15.453-08:00Sci-Fi Fanatic: Seeing it tonite, but from the rev...Sci-Fi Fanatic: Seeing it tonite, but from the reviews I've read, it should be an exciting night for Star Wars fans, weird there's no word for them yet, like Trekkies. Warsies sounds weird, Warfans is not right...Starrians..hahah...Star Warians...<br /><br />Agree with you, this one should be better than the prequels and the fans are craving for something to make up for those, let's hope J.J. achieves it. Enjoy it I will! And to J.J. I say:Do or do not, there is no try!<br /><br />Eddie Lydecker: Agree, I'm curious to see what he'll dabble with next! <br /><br />Roman J. Martel: Yeah, Jedi is different in tone...I guess Lucas realized he had to focus it more towards kids, so we get that whole segment with the Ewoks which just goes on forever. I mean I like the Ewoks, but I think too much time was spent with them and their village. <br /><br />I love the struggle between the light and the dark within Luke, in Jedi you can tell he was being seduced by it, he really wanted to strike down the Emperor, in fact, he attempts it, if it wasn't for Vader who stopped him with his sword, so Luke has a tendency towards the dark...he even left without completing his Jedi training....and he let his emotions take control of him, which is why I think he could definetly turn on The Force Awakens. Kylo....Luke....they sound alike! <br /><br />From what I've read, yeah, the new one has some similarities with A New Hope, but I doubt it will be a photocopy of it, J.J.'s to smart for that. <br /><br />Speaking of John Williams score, man, that score is such a huge part of what makes these movies work so well...they get us all emotional, I realized this the last time I saw them that the score is a huge part of the equation. Plus the sound effects work is also pitch perfect. Listening to the score as I type this...it is Star Wars day for me tonite! Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-86591517844477077082015-12-16T21:29:37.238-08:002015-12-16T21:29:37.238-08:00Yeah, I agree with you. These films hold such a gr...Yeah, I agree with you. These films hold such a great appeal to so many of us because we can connect to the coming of age story, the conflict of good and evil, and fighting against oppression. One of the reasons I think Empire works so well is that the battle of good and evil isn't just Rebels against Empire, but it also shows us that the battle goes on inside ourselves. Luke must face and overcome his dark side. But it is a struggle and he nearly fails. But Lando also faces a similar battle. In the end he rises above his fear, a little too late, but he makes up for it in Jedi. Empire is about the struggle and shows our heroes as imperfect but more relatable. By the time we get to Jedi they all get a little too perfect, except for Luke, who really faces his dark side. Han may always be the cool one, but Luke is the real hero.<br /><br />I think Abrams was the right man for the job. He makes very entertaining films, and Star Wars seems like the perfect fit. I just hope the story isn't as much of a rehash of New Hope as all the trailers make it look like. There is a line between pandering to fans, and using nostalgia... and Abrams may cross it. I'm hoping for the best though. And YES, a new Star Wars score from John Williams. Now that is something to celebrate!Roman J. Martelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545497713474664555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-49229057524626012372015-12-16T20:42:12.480-08:002015-12-16T20:42:12.480-08:00J.J. Abrams is rapidly proving himself to be one o...J.J. Abrams is rapidly proving himself to be one of THE greatest film-makers of all-time.eddie lydeckernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-49811251148147207132015-12-16T16:55:40.084-08:002015-12-16T16:55:40.084-08:00Nice work Fran!
Star Wars will always hold the fo...Nice work Fran!<br /><br />Star Wars will always hold the force for me. Love the original more than any other. The Empire Strikes Back is a solid, close second.<br /><br />And I think you nail it in the final paragraph, J.J. (though he may have some jitters I don't know) will do great. Gosh just seeing those trailers it already looks better than the prequels with the authentic work done on it. <br /><br />But as you alluded, J.J. will do great because Lucas set the bar so low with those prequels. Some People are hungry to see anything better than those three films though most are hungry to see a new Star Wars film and hopefully a great one (period).<br /><br />I'll see it eventually but I must admit in my older years I'm not the fan of Star Wars I once was or thought I would remain. I guess my interests have changed couple with a bad taste from the Lucas prequels. And Jar Jar. Oh GOD that character is pure torture.<br /><br />Anyway, enjoy it I hope you do (that's kind of like Yoda speak).SFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-76583474790161009172015-12-16T09:56:38.741-08:002015-12-16T09:56:38.741-08:00Still, he flies the X-Wing like a pro, which he is...Still, he flies the X-Wing like a pro, which he isn't. He even knows all the codes that the pilots use...it's too much to take in without having taken some kind of training. But I guess desperate situations call for desperate measures, he also goes through a fast forward Jedi training...Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-29056291988787884512015-12-16T09:28:06.854-08:002015-12-16T09:28:06.854-08:00Luke comments about pegging whomp rats in his T16 ...Luke comments about pegging whomp rats in his T16 Skyhopper, so not like he's a total newbie pilot!Roderick Allmansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00602761271741237589noreply@blogger.com