Episode IX
Tickets for a triple bill on Wednesday 18 December booked today at the Renfrew Street Cineworld, Glasgow on their Superscreen!
Not sure I’ll be going for all 3, but will be there for Episode IX 😀
Update
I thought I’d just add a little to this blog, rather than write another, as I really don’t think it’s worth it. Ok, so I can admit it. I’m an Original Trilogy (OT) child and remember quite vividly being taken to see Star Wars at the end of 1977 by my Grandma and Grandad at the Odeon Cinema on the Headrow in Leeds.
It’s not there anymore, but the 2-3 hours spent there was genuinely life-changing. It certainly shaped my thoughts on a number of things, including religion, science, the universe and everything else! So as you can imagine, I have a pretty high bar when it comes to all things Star Wars.
I’ve blogged about some of this before here and here, but I love the OT and almost dislike the Prequel Trilogy (PT) with equal measure. I can just about rewatch Revenge of the Sith, but find them to be more like watching someone play a video game than a film.
Although The Force Awakens had been criticised by many for being too much like the story of the OT, I never felt that was a weakness and really enjoyed watching it back in 2013 and on the numerous occasions I’ve seen it since. The latest was on the 18 December before The Last Jedi and then The Rise of Skywalker.
I was never much of a fan of The Last Jedi, and just felt some of the decisions made damaged the Extended Universe, which I’ve also grown to love. Bombs in space, hyperspacing through other ships and Princess Leia flying Superman-like through space.
So what about The Rise of Skywalker? It wasn’t bad like the PT, but it also lacked a coherent story and felt more like a standalone film than the last of the Disney Trilogy (DS). Given my love for the OT, I don’t think anything was going to better it, but The Force Awakens did a reasonable job to re-spark the excitement. It’s such a shame that The Last Jedi and now The Rise of Skywalker have done nothing to build on that.
I’ll finish with my update Star Wars formula:
IV >= V > VI > VII >= 3.5 > IX = XIII = S > III >> II =< I
Advent Calendar
Although I’m not sure anyone (other than me) is following this blog, if you were you might be wondering what had happened to my Lego Advert Calender this year?
(more…)Solo. A Star Wars Story
After sharing my thoughts, and excitement, about 2 previous Star Wars films, you might be wondering why there still hasn’t been a blog about Solo. Well, here it is and it’s a little bit different…
(more…)Advent 2 – The Last Christmas!
Now I’ve been blogging for a whole year; you’ll probably start to notice some patterns in my behaviour. This year is no different to the last (several) with another Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar! I’ve just started a new contract up in Aberdeen which means I’ll be away from home Monday to Thursday, so the pictures might not get updated as frequently, and some of the models will be built by my daughter, once she’s done her Lego Friends one 😀
Episode VIII – The Last Jedi
So, a quick update, obviously without any spoilers given most sensible people won’t be seeing until later today (no excused beyond that!) Let’s start with saying it’s good. How good is always a little subjective, but I’d say it’s in the ‘Good Range’ with The Force Awakens and Rogue One. I’ll need to watch again at a more sociable hour, and in 2D before I give a final verdict, but at the minute I feel it’s not quite as good as those, but not by much. (more…)
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