Steve
Hero Protagonist
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Post by Steve on May 25, 2024 9:39:05 GMT
I agree that Phantom Menace lakes pace at times but surely Anakin is the relatable character and the pod race brilliant action. The whole portrayal of Machiavellian people playing has few cinema equals and that brutal analysis scene of Anakin by Yoda is brilliant: Yoda: How feel you? Anakin: Cold, sir. Yoda: Afraid are you? Anakin: No, sir. Yoda: See through you we can. Mace Windu: Be mindful of your feelings. Ki-Adi-Mundi: Your thoughts dwell on your mother. Anakin: I miss her. Yoda: Afraid to lose her I think, hmm? Anakin: What has that got to do with anything? Yoda: Everything! Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering. I sense much fear in you.
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Post by AvonCalling on Jul 31, 2024 11:32:13 GMT
Science fiction is a great medium for exploring contemporary political issues in way that dissociates them from the current reality and thus makes them more palatable. My wife and I are currently binge-watching old Dr Who episodes and it's (almost) all there - racism, sexism, war, dictatorships, political violence, wealth inequality, prejudice, classism, and so on. The entire Star Wars franchise, including the many, many spin-offs (The Mandalorian is my favourite), is also laced with political references and observations of a similar nature. Interestingly, my youngest son (he's 21) is a big fan of the Empire, because in his eyes they are the ones seeking to bring order and stability to the galaxy, whereas the rebellion are essentially akin to subversive terrorists. I try not to engage with him about it! Let Andor do your arguing for you 😁
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