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So, The Phantom Menace got a 57% on the movie critic aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, which is just 3 points shy of their “Fresh” rating. I took a look at some of the 53 “Top Critics” reviews, and – yes, though I definitely WAS looking for some positives, I found so much more – very thoughtful pieces by two of the country’s most respected film critics, Janet Maslin of the New York Times and Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Both of these pieces acknowledge the flaws of the movie without pulling any punches, and still manage to find the good in Lucas. It’s in there, they can feel it. 🙂 If you have any interest in learning to like (or at least appreciate better) the prequels, then check these out:
In the Beginning, the Future (Janet Maslin)
3.5 Out of 4 Stars (Roger Ebert)
Star Wars Fun Fact
Surprising or little known Star Wars tidbits, sometimes related to today’s Force Feature.Happy birthday, Joel Edgerton! More fun facts: He is the brother of Ewan McGregor’s stunt double, Nash Edgerton, and Joel’s appearing in half a dozen movies in 2015 – that we know of! Say hi to him for us when you see him on the street today! (Pic via Wookieepedia)
Life on “Tweet”-ooine
A featured dispatch from the Star Wars Twitterverse!
Brewed in the finest tree house on Endor. #starwars #beerOclock pic.twitter.com/5mjD7cNyrP
— â™” ✨TheSithQueen✨ ♔™ (@onepurpledragon) June 21, 2015
Star Wars Swag Bag
So many fun, quirky, and awesome ways to bring Star Wars into your daily life!Darth Vader Lightsaber BBQ Fork – click the pic for details and to get yours!
Trivia Time!
Test your knowledge of the Star Wars universe!Yesterday’s answer: Anakin Skywalker (or Darth Vader, we’ll give you credit for it)
Today’s question: What sector were Imperial ships detected in during the second Death Star Battle?