Back in class...
...and everything's going well so far. My NC history is going to be especially good, I think. On to Sci-Fi Movie #3
#3--Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)
This is #3 and just barely misses #2. It's a cultural icon and one of the top-grossing movies of all time, but it started out as a throwaway project for George Lucas. Billions of dollars later, George is laughing all the way to the bank. This movie introduces us to the Force and incorporates all kinds of archetypes (the novice who becomes a hero, the wise master, the bad-boy antihero, the loyal and faithful sidekick) from all other sorts of movies. Long story short, the kid learns what he needs to know, rescues the girl (who turns out to be his sister) with the help of the wise master, the antihero and the loyal sidekick and avoids being killed by the bad guy (who turns out to be his dad) just in time to save the rest of the good guys from total annihilation. Great flick.
Memorable Quote:
Princess Leia: [in a holo message] General Kenobi: Years ago, you served my father in the Clone Wars; now he begs you to help him in his struggle against the Empire. I regret that I am unable to present my father's request to you in person; but my ship has fallen under attack and I'm afraid my mission to bring you to Alderaan has failed. I've placed information vital to the survival of the rebellion into the memory systems of this R2 unit. My father will know how to retrieve it. You must see this droid safely delivered to him on Alderaan. This is our most desperate hour. Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi; you're my only hope.
Today's Musical Selection
Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band--Against the Wind
#3--Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)
This is #3 and just barely misses #2. It's a cultural icon and one of the top-grossing movies of all time, but it started out as a throwaway project for George Lucas. Billions of dollars later, George is laughing all the way to the bank. This movie introduces us to the Force and incorporates all kinds of archetypes (the novice who becomes a hero, the wise master, the bad-boy antihero, the loyal and faithful sidekick) from all other sorts of movies. Long story short, the kid learns what he needs to know, rescues the girl (who turns out to be his sister) with the help of the wise master, the antihero and the loyal sidekick and avoids being killed by the bad guy (who turns out to be his dad) just in time to save the rest of the good guys from total annihilation. Great flick.
Memorable Quote:
Princess Leia: [in a holo message] General Kenobi: Years ago, you served my father in the Clone Wars; now he begs you to help him in his struggle against the Empire. I regret that I am unable to present my father's request to you in person; but my ship has fallen under attack and I'm afraid my mission to bring you to Alderaan has failed. I've placed information vital to the survival of the rebellion into the memory systems of this R2 unit. My father will know how to retrieve it. You must see this droid safely delivered to him on Alderaan. This is our most desperate hour. Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi; you're my only hope.
Today's Musical Selection
Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band--Against the Wind
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