star wars iii

MAY 27 - JUNE 2, 2005 Entertainment ◆ The Epoch Times ◆ B7 Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith By GENEVIEVE LONG The Epoch Times For most movie-goers who make it to the theater to see the long awaited final Star Wars, they won’t be disappointed. Aside from the stunning special effects and tightly woven story line, there is more to seeing this Star Wars than meets the eye. For generations of fans, it also represents the conclusion of a modern fable that has been part of popular culture for almost 30 years. The film is visually stunning and captivating with its intricate detail and vast displays of strange planets and far-off galaxies. Steven Spielberg’s skill as a master of the art of filmmaking is indisputable from opening scene to close. While this Star Wars movie represents what some have called a “darker” side of the six-part series, there is a flip side to this perspective. Yes, Star Wars III deals in no small part with the fatal turns young Skywalker took that led him to the Dark Side. But beneath that are several points in the story when he is given the chance to see the difference between right and wrong. Using his Jedi training and innate compassion, we see him making the right choice time and again. Of course, the final outcome of Skywalker’s fate, who eventually becomes Darth Vader, is no secret. But Star Wars III adeptly shows the many twists and turns that the arrogant and fearful Skywalker makes before losing his way and indulging the demon-nature he had managed to keep at bay. The relationships between Skywalker and the key people in his life are also clearly shown throughout the film in a way that adds to the story and reinforces the viewers understanding of the entire Star Wars story. There are also some surprisingly humorous moments with an audience favorite, R2-D2, who displays a rather sassy and clever wit for being a droid, and Master Yoda, who plays a prominent role in film. Although his wisdom and guidance cannot stop Skywalker from turning to the Dark Side, we get to see a side of Yoda that is brave and uncompromising in the face of the evil that attempts to destroy the Jedi. While seeing Star Wars III is a must for any movie-goer of certain generations, it would be a good experience for anybody who enjoys the ambience of the big screen. One of the most entertaining aspects of the film is the audience, who seem to cheer, laugh and applaud at nearly every moment. In my experience, they even cheered for the theater’s opening film slide that told us the move was about to begin, as well as at the opening production credit. Well, it has been a long time coming. Star Wars is a classic fable about the fundamental natures of good and evil, and the struggle to reclaim the universe from the deteriorating grip of the evil control that will most certainly lead to its destruction. If you see this movie for no other reason than to know the final chapter in a 30-year saga, it should be well worth it. Another Movie Review of Star Wars III Genevieve Long’s movie review is from the opening night in New York. Darcy Jaw has another movie review from the opening night in Boston: “Like a confident Jedi Master, Lucas is in full faculty of the tools at his disposal – Episode III is the closest to a full realization of the Star Wars galaxy and all its inhabitants…” “Palpatine, of course, is the master manipulator behind the conflict and uses the war to increase his power over the Republic. Meanwhile, he steadily gains influence on the impressionable young Anakin…” TheForce.net / LucasFilm THE DARK SIDE: In the dark and violent finale of the Star Wars series, Anakin Skywalker turns into the evil Darth Vader. “Cast chemistry was only one improvement: Episode III is, by far, the most cohesive of the three prequels….” For the full text, see: http://www.theepochtimes.com/news/5-5-20/28916.html “Super Size Me” Director Tackles Religion in TV Show NEW YORK (Reuters) – The man who made a hit movie out of eating McDonald’s fast food for a month has filmed a “fundamentalist Christian” man living as a Muslim to find out what it’s like to face the prejudice that many Muslims in America deal with since Sept. 11. The experiment is part of “Super Size Me” Director Morgan Spurlock’s new reality TV show “30 Days,” which places people in a variety of unfamiliar circumstances for 30 days. an AK-47,” Spurlock said. The man leaves his wife and children at home and goes to live with a Muslim family in Dearborn, Michigan, home to one of the largest Muslim populations in the United States. “He dresses as a Muslim, eats as a Muslim, he prays five time a day, he studies the Koran daily, he learns to speak Arabic, he works with an imam, a Muslim cleric, to learn the history of Islam, what are the five pillars, why are they important.” “And the transformation this guy goes through in 30 days is miraculous, it’s incredible,” Spurlock said. LIFE ON MINIMUM WAGE The documentary maker, who has visited more than 100 schools as part of his campaign to improve school food programs, says the television show is driven by the desire to make people think about society’s problems. “It’s not one of those shows where anybody wins a million dollars, nobody gets voted off,” said Spurlock, who is promoting “Don’t Eat This Book,” his new book expanding on “Super Size Me.” He said the success of the film, which played in 65 countries, had opened doors for him to tackle other issues. In “30 Days” he takes on the first challenge himself. “The question is, what’s it like to live on minimum wage in America, what is it really like to try to survive on $5.15 an hour, which is a ridiculous sum of money to try to live on,” Spurlock said. He and his fiancee moved to Columbus, Ohio, found jobs and an apartment and made the best of it. “I was working two jobs, I was working on average 16 or 17 hours a day,” Spurlock said. “On my best day I made $91.75, which is terrible.” They spent $35 a week on groceries. But he said they ate well due to the skills of his fiancee, Alex Jamieson, a chef who is about to publish a book of her vegan detox diet that Spurlock used to return to normal after “Super Size Me.” For anybody tempted to scoff at a man who puts himself through a month of poverty after his first film made some $30 million, Spurlock insists his bank account remains far from super-sized. “If only the industry worked like that,” he said. “I personally haven’t even made close to that. I haven’t even made a million dollars.” One of my favorite episodes is ... what’s it like to be a Muslim in America ... Spurlock made his name with the Oscar-nominated documentary “Super Size Me,” about the impact on his health of a month’s diet of McDonald’s burgers, shakes, chicken nuggets and soda. In one episode of the new TV show, a conservative straight man tries living with a gay roommate. In another, a mother turns to binge-drinking to send a warning to her daughter. Spurlock puts himself to the test by living on minimum wage. The show starts on the FX television network on June 15. “One of my favorite episodes is ... what’s it like to be a Muslim in America ... who is seen every day as a threat to our freedom simply because of their color, their race, their religion,” Spurlock told Reuters in an interview on Monday. “(It’s) something we deal with every day in America, and we hear about it with terrorism threats every day,” he said. 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