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A Believable Sci-Fi Epic
A Believable Sci-Fi Epic
A long time ago in movie theaters across the US and globe a Science Fiction saga made its debut and won countless fans to this day.
A long time ago in movie theaters across the US and globe a Science Fiction saga made its debut and won countless fans to this day.
George Lukas gave us a timeless Story with the release of his first Star Wars movie in 1977. It has enthralled fans the world over ever since and continues to expand the epic and reach new generations.
I consider myself a late comer. I first watched Return of the Jedi movie as a teen when it was released in the 1980s. So I am not part of the first generation of fans. I eventually saw the New Hope Episode IV but I did not consider myself a fan.
★ Fun Fact: I watched The Empire Strikes Back with its opening on the ice planet on a beach during a summer camping vacation.
I also have memories of listening to an LP with several movie soundtracks and 2 or 3 Star Wars themes by John Williams included on it.
When they came out I followed the movies of the Prequel trilogy but they didn't leave a huge impact. In some ways the stories didn't make much sense without being familiar with background from TV animated series and novels or comics I had missed.
★ Data Fact: Creator George Lucas had so much material after developing a script that he decided to split it up into three movies and still had a backstory left that was turned into the Prequels.
My real interest began with the release of The Force Awakens after a long hiatus, and especially with my youth and worship activities at church in 2019. With cosplay, YouTube, and collecting I got drawn deeper and deeper into the fandom cause.
Attending a premiere at our local cinema.
Want to know something about the canon and legends? Curious about some cool fun facts? Ready to dig into the deeper meaning of the Force? Let me give you a few introductions:
Trailer for the Story
Trailer for the Story
Star Wars is a simple tale of heroes versus villains in a science fiction setting.
Originally it was about a boy who wanted to fly in space. Then he got drawn into a rescue mission. And eventually he saved the galaxy (but not right away, and not by himself). That's pretty much how the story went in the first movie episode.
In his genius, or by way of generating more and more money, creator George Lukas spun the tale in such a way that it could be more and more expanded by going back and adding on or by filling in and filling out.
"The struggle, discovery, and transformation of heroes in Star Wars is akin to that in other archetypal tales. What's attractive is that we can see ourselves in Luke or Rey. And what makes them special to me is that they give us inspiration and hope."
"The struggle, discovery, and transformation of heroes in Star Wars is akin to that in other archetypal tales. What's attractive is that we can see ourselves in Luke or Rey. And what makes them special to me is that they give us inspiration and hope."
(Stefan Munker, Star Wars Fan)
For those of you unfamiliar with Star Wars, or fans who cannot get enough, watch this short summary Trailer on YouTube:
★ A Saga: As of 2025 there are 9 movies in the main story arch, a couple spin-off movies, multiple live action and animated shows (including Lego), novels and comics, games, and a host of fan creations. (I'm sure I forgot something.)
Canon, Legends and Fan Creations r-too
Canon, Legends and Fan Creations r-too
When Disney acquired the rights to Star Wars, a decision was made what to classify as official Canon and what parts of the expanded story were deemed to be so called Legends.
I did mention fan creations, didn't I?
Without going to great lengths, let say that there is a lot to immerse yourself in the main story, and then some with all kinds of additional material in various media.
Playing some PC/Console Games alone can take many hours.
★ Fan Tip: I personally recommend watching the first film now called Episode VI - A New Hope. Then you can watch all the other episodes in order or finish the original three episodes 4 through 6 first, before the Prequels and then Sequels.
Rogue One is one of my favorites. If you like, you can also first watch 2 seasons of the show Andor for prior background on the beginning of the rebellion and the obtaining of the Death Star plans.
According to the Timeline at Bossk's Bounty, it's getting crowded in the galaxy's narrative, but fans like me can't get enough.
★ Different Order: There is an interesting idea that suggests the original movie titles are wrong and should be changed around in order to actually make more sense.
Fans are not content to just consume but want to be involved in shaping their own ideas in the Star Wars verse.
There is just so much out there made by Fans. Not to speak of artwork and props, but especially videos on YouTube. While some of may lack professional finesse, there are some impressive gems. Like these examples:
An impressive fan film.
The trailer for my own upcoming feature.
★ Data Link: Official Star Wars movies and shows can be watched on the Disney+ subscription channel.
My Creator Connection
My Creator Connection
A minor and indirect connection that I have to the creators of Star Wars is the nice of a good friend. Rachel Rose has worked on development of Visual Effects for a few of the recent movies and shows. We don;t know each other personally. But am excited when I spot her name in credits.
See Rachel on screen in this Behind the Scenes feature.
Meaning of the Force
Meaning of the Force
Star Wars is not a religious story. But people like myself notice and relate to spiritual themes in it. And some even live by it.
Creator George Lukas supposedly did not object to spiritual interpretations of his work but actually is said to have intended Star Wars to have that effect. Quite likely his own philosophy played into the idea of a universal and balancing Force.
"The Force is what gives a Jedi his power. It's an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us and penetrates us; it binds the galaxy together."
"The Force is what gives a Jedi his power. It's an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us and penetrates us; it binds the galaxy together."
(Obi-Wan Kenobi, Episode 4)
As a Christian believer and pastor, I am intrigued by several connections between Star Wars themes and God's story in the Bible.
I consider myself a Jedi Clergy, and use Star Wars to illustrate the teachings of Jesus. I have led worship services, created a Christmas play, and given presentations based on Star Wars.
For a survey and immersion into the spiritual dimension of Star Wars check out my Presentation about ...
I also convey general ideals of Star Wars heroes and heroines through my Cosplay actions.
★ Contact Link: If you are interested in my Star Wars presentations or cosplay activities, locally or online, contact me at: starwars @munker.us
★ Join the Action: You can learn more about cos play for the common good through my volunteer fan organization: www.CosWithCause.org
My Review of Movies, Shows, and other Tales
My Review of Movies, Shows, and other Tales
"Welcome to the Rebellion."
The Andor series took Star Wars story telling to another level. The characters and the situations they are shown in are more real than anything we saw since Rogue One.
And Andor's two seasons lead up to that movie. Which leads up to Episode IV. Which is the heart of the conflict against the Empire.
What I appreciate about the background narrative is that it shows how the rebel alliance almost wasn't. And even when it came together it still was unprepared for the threat of the death star.
The episodes are deeply emotional and events are shocking. Many characters are conflicted and some grow. And the scope of connections and settings is mind boggling and breath taking.
It is uncanny to me how the events in Andor, and the dilemmas of Empire antagonists, Rebels and common people are very similar to those of our own. Which side do you choose? Will you stay silent or do something?
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