Constantine IV

We can again see this in Star Wars games like Jedi Knight and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic where the player starts off as a normal person and slowly rises in fame and importance till they are the center of the galaxy's attention. This occurs similarly to the films, as in the films Luke Skywalker turns out to be Darth Vader/Anakin's son, in games like Knights of the Old Republic, the player character turns out to be a famous Sith lord thought dead and lost. (Schellenberg) While again…

I swung my white lightsaber again and again, harder and harder, faster and faster. The battle simulator droids responded by pushing my limits further with more aggressive movements. I screamed in frustration and sliced off their heads, frying their circuits beyond repair. I frowned as I looked what I had accomplished. Three droids destroyed in one stroke. This was a failure move. I bet the padawans could do better than this! I must do better. I knew I could. Shame on me for being so weak! If…

Additionally, when meeting Han Solo and Chewbacca for the first time in the film the music is soft and calming. The meeting is like seeing old friends from your past and the softness of the stings and horns reminds the audience of this relationship. This meeting for the audience is important since it is the first time we have seen these characters in the Star Wars universe in over 30 years. One of the main musical themes “Follow Me” is fast and loud that relates to the action sequences in the…

George Lucas is a well-known director for his many works including Star Wars and Indiana Jones. However, tragedy in George’s early life can be drawn to the theme of many of his movies. In the exploration of three of his movies, we draw their themes back to the experiences in George’s own life. They often contain the theme of never giving up and holding onto your experiences or motivation to shape your own future. George Walton Lucas Jr. was born to George Walton Lucas Sr. and Dorothy Ellinore…

There are two very popular sci-fi stories that have been a part of our lives for years. They are very similar in a lot of ways. They are very different in a lot of ways. The name of these stories are Doctor Who and Star Wars. Doctor Who is a Sci-Fi TV show and Star Wars is a series of movies, but they are both stories. I will be comparing these stories and I also be contrasting these stories. As I said before, Doctor Who is a Sci-Fi TV show. The TV show first aired on November 23rd, 1963. It…

David Karminski Star Wars Essay Ms. Burgoon Star Wars, a modern story of mythic adventure, follows the journey and growth of the protagonist, Luke Skywalker, through trials of hardship and periods of triumph as he learns to cope with his newfound responsibility of leadership and overcome his conflicts. Throughout the series many characters are introduced, and all play pivotal roles in the narrative, and help propel the story further. There are several symbols and images that are spread through…

Harrison Ford: The Star System In Hollywood The Star System in Hollywood is what powers the rise of unknowns into household names and Hollywood fame. The Star, the actor and even the real person all play a role in the success and failure of an actor or actress, personas which in combination will be able to make or break a film before it is even released. Harrison Ford manages this expertly, a rough yet heroic star, a quick witted and dead pan actor, and the actual person hidden away from the…

Star War is a movie about an adventure that takes a kid named Luke across the galaxy in epic battles, and wars. His adventure starts when he first meets his mentor named Obi-wan Kenobi. Obi-wan tells Luke about his father, how he was a Jedi Knight, and that Obi-wan trained Luke’s father. Obi-wan then gives Luke his dad’s old lightsaber and teaches Luke about the force, and how he and his father have it. The lightsaber plays an important role in the journey that Anakin Skywalker (aka Darth Vader)…

Mark Hamill and Patrick stewart Mark Hamill and Patrick Stewart have very similar careers in science fiction and voice acting but there are a lot of differences between them. First of all Mark Hamill was born in 1951 in on september 25 in Oakland California,on the other hand Patrick Stewart was born in Mirfield England. While Mark grew up with seven siblings, Patrick grew up with his brother in a two room house. Mark Hamill’s and Patrick Stewart’s first acting careers were very similar,…

When starting the preparation for this essay, I was unable to choose my favorite television show because I do not watch much television programming. I also decided not to write on a favorite book, because I have never necessarily had a favorite book. Finally, I decided to write about a favorite movie because of my love for movies. Ultimately, after considering several different movies I decided on the Star Wars series, but more specifically the original Star Wars movie. This movie is Star Wars…