How Empire Turns Star Wars On Its Head
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- Опубліковано 24 січ 2021
- The Empire Strikes Back is still considered one of the greatest movie sequels of all time. That's because it takes the story of Star Wars into the "Upside-Down."
Plus, a bonus Terminator franchise analysis!
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FURTHER READING:
Defense of the Clones: Lucas's Latest: Cheap Thrills or Sophisticated Filmmaking?
- Bright Lights Film Journal
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Star Wars Ring Theory | Mike Klimo
www.starwarsringtheory.com/
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Like Father, Like Son with Mike Klimo! Prequels Strike Back... Strikes Back!
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Star Wars Poetry
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Without Empire, Star Wars would have become a continual remake of A New Hope like The Force Awakens ended up being. Lucas has balls. Hollywood doesn't.
Not to mention it managed to transition it successfully, unlike Last Jedi, because Lucas and Kershner understood how to best expand the setting and characters and mood while still making a dramatically effective and satisfying story.
Say what you want about Lucas as a writer/director, but he one thing is for certain. He has always been one for innovation and creativity, rather than keeping things stagnant. He always pushed to make every new piece of Star Wars new and original. He was always more of a risk taker, which is why I respect him so much.
It is always important to remember that the reason the Disney sequels started off with a remake of A New Hope is because of the years of aggressive backlash from star wars fans at the time over the prequels which ruined the careers of many actors involved.
@@spencerantoniomarlen-starr3069 yeah it’s really annoying how these things happen
@@spencerantoniomarlen-starr3069 Absolutely. IF the toxic fandom of 1999-present existed in 1980, Star Wars would have ended there. Indeed. the first signs of entitlement show in ROTJ when there's outrage over Star Wars returning to a lighter tone.
Nostalgia was the main marketing attempt behind the sequel trilogy, and they appeased the toxic fans and prequel haters, which gave rave reviews to the Force Awakens and to a much lesser extent the Last Jedi. Simon Pegg, good friend of Abrams, publicly said he has no respect for anyone who likes the prequels.
people make endless fun of that "its like poetry, it rhymes" clip, but its so effective when its done right
Yes, but I think both the Prequels and the Sequels were too on-the-nose with it at times. Such as when Anakin blows up a ship, and when Anakin gets his arm cut off. For me, the poetry repetition works when it is more subtle.
Lucas legit believes it. and my god he sells it. Its a big reason why RLM's star wars critiques always rubs me the wrong way. they just look at what George says, and never think WHY he says them.
@@REDDAWNproject The critiques are ultimately really shallow
@@dobbysboggart6883 Yeah but I do like on the nose ones too for reference
@@dobbysboggart6883 You gotta have both the shallow and deep ones. Without the shallow, the deep has no comparison.
The edit at 6:49 of Luke throwing his lightsabre and Anakin catching it was beautiful.
So was the chain throw.
The editing is on point :)
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Literally was about to leave exactly the same comment 😂
I saw that and had to replay it. So well done! :)
Me loves the first six SW movies
So uncivilized: Do you want to love them even more?
The only six SW movies for me.
@@FinnorXTube Preach
@@mattboy2313 Always six there are, no more, no less.
@@darthsawlex8257 The Rule of Six.
"You are under arrest, SEQUELER."
This is exactly why I've always said that episode 7 should have had the bad guys as "rebels" in clanky and old ships. The Republic should have been large and new and imposing, but vulnerable to the guerilla and terroristic tactics of the rag-tag remnants of the Empire and whatever ominous power was guiding them. The series needed another inversion, not a rehash of episode IV.
Especially since it literally sets up that exact dynamic in the opening crawl, but then ignores the New Republic to make another Rebels/Empire dynamic.
I fucking hated that in the new trilogy so much.
Why is the first order so powerful, it makes no sense? They should be more equivalent to something like a terrorist group like Isis as this order is just the remnants of a dead empire and they are primarily centered in the unknown regions of space, so they should be small enough to run from big battles but deadly in guerilla warfare and terrorism. It makes me so mad.
yeah it would also make sense since the empire was literally defeated.. also it would have been cool if the "bad rebeles" would have worked throughout the movies to make a revolt climaxing in a huge "civil war"/uprising at Coruscant in the final film, it would also be an interesting idea to explore about how maybe the new republic has issues and there is some justification for an uprising.. uhh instead we just got nothing original and another rebels vs empire, and Coruscant didn't even show up despite it being one of the main planets
@@Darduel Plus, I would have loved the dynamic that was teased in the Mandalorian. Namely, that the new Republic is having trouble supporting the worlds outside of the core world due to its restructuring so the outskirt worlds are becoming crime infested hubs. They might even support the bad rebellion similar to how the neglected of the empire supported the good.
YES! Pulled the words right out of my mouth.
Another flip I just realized: Revenge of the Sith ends with Anakin burning and then Vader being born, Return of the Jedi ends with Vader burning and then Anakin being reborn (as a force spirit)
Good catch!
Ohhh!!! That's so 🤓 smart
What’s especially interesting is that Vader’s birth begins in Anakins body and is completed after he is burned up and given a suit, and Anakins rebirth begins in Vaders suit and is completed after is he burned up.
So Uncivilized: exists
Viewers: We will watch your career with great interest!
So Uncivilized: Much to learn, they still have.
This is where the fun begins.
I'm guessing he ran into an adolescent Anakin's '66 saber!!!
So Uncivilized: makes excellent Star Wars videos.
Me: "Your videos will make a fine addition to my collection."
This guy makes such enjoyable critiques of star wars. He deserves more attention
Fax
Totally
Even better is that his critiques are easily watchable and not unbearably long. He's a lot more straightforward with his topics compared to some other critics who will often spend hours rambling and or going off on tangents.
True, but also true.
Agree, wholeheartedly! Keep at it man! You'll have your moment. Your critiques are very on point and enjoyable.
What I like about this channel is that it discusses what makes the original trilogy work and doesn't bash the prequel trilogy, but actually gives the due respect to them as well
Here's hoping he can give due respect to the sequel trilogy & avoid bashing them too. I mean, if he can extract as much value as he has from even The Phantom Menace, I have hope he will do more than just parrot the sequel trilogy-hater narrative.
I'm expecting it to be a 'professional' analysis, but I don't think he likes the sequel trilogy all that much.
@@jonathanlgill That's too bad, because I thought this series was about highlighting the good in each entry of the Skywalker saga that offers a fresh perspective on them individually.
@@2QAYL1138 We'll have to see. My sense is that So Uncivilized is largely trying to push back against the overwhelming dislike of the prequel trilogy.
I'm anticipating video essays on the sequel trilogy that illuminate under-appreciated qualities of the Lucas films that only start to become apparent when looking at the creative decisions someone who isn't Lucas makes regarding the franchise. I don't want to speak for So Uncivlized, but that's the general sense I've gotten from his references to the Disney trilogy across these five videos.
@@2QAYL1138 "I mean, if he can extract as much value as he has from even The Phantom Menace,"
This channel (IMO) is analysing the meaning in Lucas' choices. Since the sequels take a few of Lucas' ideas, and rehash the OT, while largely *undoing* many of the ideas in the PT and OT, I don't really see what there is to give "due respect" to.
While the actors tried to carry what they were given, and the writers/directors had to work within the restrictions they were given, at the premise level the sequels are undeniably cynical.
But since the channel doesn't "just parrot narrative" about the OT or PT, but gives insights beyond the obvious, I would expect you will find the sequel discussion will also go beyond the obvious.
Since you imply it takes effort to find value in TPM, I suspect it may be a little beyond you.
I like how you have given Lucas more credit for the film, yes while he was the least involved with the visual style and some of the script, he did write the second draft of Empire and then Kershner edited his script. Most of the Fandom seems to think Lucas wasn’t involved much in Empire but that is absolutely not true! Lucas along with his team made Empire a success not just his team.
Kasdan mostly polished the dialogue but Lucas continued to tweak even after the shooting already started.
I agree. Film authorship isn't always as easy to suss out as authorship for things like books. Part of that is because of how collaborative most movies are, and part of it is because people try to assign the creative driving force to a specific job title, even though that isn't always where it lies-and those titles are often more defined by unions and industry bureaucracy than any actual creative contribution anyway.
@@scepticalbeliever True. It's hugely underestimated to this day how much influence Lucas had on Episode V. He passed up screenplay credit out of respect for Leigh Brackett's death, even though he wrote several drafts on his own. Many claim it was Kasdan's script, but he was really mostly responsible for the dialogue. All the good and relevant plot elements came from Lucas. If Kasdan was such a brilliant Star Wars writer, he wouldn't have just written a 1 to 1 remake for JJ Abrams.
@@SuperJumper40 Even much of the dialogue was written by Lucas. Kasdan was on board for maybe two months before the shooting started?
@@scepticalbeliever I'm not exactly sure when Kasdan joined. But Lucas wrote three or four drafts himself after Brackett's first draft. Kasdan came on board when the story was basically set and he just had to polish the dialogue and some details.
I disagree with the Fandom’s comments on Yoda. While yes Lucas did kind of flip Yoda it was hinted Yoda’s been in Wars before: “Wars do not make oneself great” he’s hinting that he knows from experience! So shocked most people didn’t get that?!
In early drafts of Empire, Yoda even uses a lightsaber in front of Luke, and is highly skilled with it.
@@nineleafclover Does he? Have you got the source for this? I've not heard this before
@@mrboost4186 From the Leigh Brackett draft:
"He brings the saber to the formal salute. So does Minch. They begin a fencing match which develops into a thing of breathtaking skill and beauty…and Minch is clearly the superior. His skill with the light-blade is dazzling. Luke watches, still not quite believing. At last Ben breaks off,
CONTINUED
132 (cont.)
brings his saber again to the salute and deactivates it. He bows to Minch."
Minch is Yoda. You can read the draft here:
www.starwarz.com/starkiller/the-empire-strikes-back-first-draft-by-leigh-brackett-transcript/
@@nineleafclover Very interesting stuff, I am aware of the Leigh Brackett screenplay but have never read it. Thanks! Will have to read it all one day
Honestly, people should have seen, "War does not make oneself great", then see how amazing Yoda was and asked quickly, "What trauma must have stricken this amazing Jedi to fall so low into almost insanity?"
Empire defined Star Wars as an expansive universe to be explored indefinitely, whereas A New Hope could be seen as more of an fantasy adventure romp through space that homages the serials of old.
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This is classic "Empire is better than A New Hope" sentiment.
I know you didn't come here looking for an argument, but accusing Star Wars '77 of being merely a "fantasy adventure romp through space" and then going on to declare Empire to be the "expansive universe to be explored indefinitely" is just the weirdest consensus I've ever heard of (regarding entertainment franchises anyway!).
TECHNICALLY both movies are just "kids stuff/adventure stories" but, getting back to taking it all too seriously...
It's completely the other way 'round!
Empire is the romp and Star Wars built the foundation!
Star Wars '77 is the movie that did this "expansive universe" stuff - Empire doesn't even work without Star Wars to set the stage. That's why it's a fine sequel - but not a really good movie.
I'm forever baffled!
@@VirtualSG More like a good movie, a so-so sequel. It retcons the ending of SW'77 - the DS is destroyed, so why are they still hiding on a rebel base on an insignificant planet? TESB fails to address the larger state of the galaxy and also mistreats Han and Leia making them a bait rather than characters with their own agency (except at the very end, when Leia saves Luke).
@@scepticalbeliever ...Wow, you're gonna' get really technical.
It fails as a great sequel, technically.
Obviously, I agree.
But 12 yr old me, wont forget the good time I had with it. It delivered more SW and I wasn't disappointed - until sitting through it again became a chore.
If I refer to Empire as a great sequel, it's only because I want to grant the opposing view their gawd-given right to enjoy it for what it is .
I'm guessing you agree with me about "what it is"
But are you in luv with SW '77, or do you think movies are just over-rated generally?
@@VirtualSG ANH is either my first or second favorite SW movie, depending on the mood (I just love the epic tragedy of ROTS, it's really unique among the scifi/fantasy/cbm blockbusters). IMO the original has the best plot to date, masterfully handling both the personal and political plot. I was always fascinated by the glimpses of the larger world such as the Senate, the rebellious systems, the factions within the Imperial military (pro or against the "technological terror"), the governors vs. the elected Senators, the underworld (why didn't Han deliver the credits to Jabba after the battle of Yavin?). Most of it is either gone or underdeveloped in TESB. It basically becomes a story of both the Jedi and the Sith trying to manipulate Luke into doing what they want him to do so that their side wins.
I know many fans dislike the politics in the prequels but I personally find them fascinating and would've loved to see more of it - like who are the Separatists, are all of them really bad or maybe they're simply tired of the corruption in the Republic? And aren't the Jedi and the Senate the ones who actually start the war in the first place?)
This isn't just a video essay, it is a love letter to George Luca's craftsmanship as a story teller. The video editing and music are magnificent, the video analysis really takes the viewer through a journey. I found my emotions surging through just like the movie, culminating at the climax at 6:55 as The Clash of Lightsabers begins playing and we are brought to the realization that every single detail in Star Wars was planned. The greatness of this movies was no accident, it was the work and love of a man with a vision. I hope others find this video, please continue your work. Your channel is every Star Wars fans dream, Worthy of recognition in the archives of the Jedi Order
Every one of his videos is a love letter and that's why I'm addicted to this channel
Yeah George Luca is a very good director
Some people will never appreciate Lucas storytelling. He is always writing so the movies will tie together in one big arc. That is rarely done in movies and even TV these days.
He's a creative lad, but alot of the success of the OT is owed to the production team filtering his vision, instead of being driven by it.
Heck, Marcia Lucas's editing work is terribly underrated, and turned what was B grade shlock on first cut into the cultural hit it had become
@@oVoidhawko that’s a debunked myth. Lucas had great help yes, but much of the success is due to him. People refined the dialogue and Marcia Lucas is a great editor, but to discredit George for something that was entirely his vision is just wrong. Filmmaking is a collaborative process, every great movie has great editing. I think the reason the prequels weren’t as good as they should’ve been is because Lucas tried to do everything himself and no one said “no.” Every filmmaker needs competency around him and ppl to rein in some ideas for the film to be great
cough MCU cough
I wish that Lucas wrote a book about his way of writing. It’s so unconventional, and that’s why I love it.
Check out the Star Wars Ring Theory website, unless you've already read through it.
I love how your videos at first seem like they are about just one Star Wars movie, but then unfold into an analysis of the entire saga.
It's interesting what you said about Attack of the Clones because I remember being kind of put off by the dialogue but the movie had this attractive dark aura to it that I could never put my finger on. There was something about it that felt dark and mysterious, like Empire, and I think you explained it really well.
Well as So Uncivilized has stated in other videos: Each one of the first 6 films have dramatically different themes and plot tropes.
Revenge of the sith is more dark, but Attack of the clones feels so much cold to me
One thing that Attack did right is to build the sensation that shit is eventually going to hit the fan HARD. And not like in the OT where the good guys manage to turn the tables and win. This time, it’s not gonna end well.
was literally thinking "has this dude quit when the hell is he gonna upload again" earlier today lol
So far he's had a few months between each video. I can't imagine such amazing content can be created at the drop of a hat.
@@inarencommander4663 yeah true
Guess who's thinking that right now?
And then six months later he uploads again
My favorite thing about this channel is how at the heart of every video is an appreciation for George Lucas. Its not something I've noticed in similar videos from similar channels.
He's on my Mount Rushmore. And since he's never really been one to blow his own horn, I'm happy to do it for him in my own small way.
Looping back to this -- you should really like where the next video ends up. Watch this space...
Making a sequel is pretty hard. Shining an entirely new light on a decades old and renowed movie even harder. Great video!
2:32 This cracked me up. Especially "thankfully this never ever happened..." Thank you. Your perspective and ability to communicate those ideas is phenomenal.
I didnt expect this upload, it's a surprise to be sure but a welcome one
That edit from Padme hitting the Nexu with the chain to Leia throwing the chain around Jabba's neck is amazing. Well done!
“Yoda even speaks backward” You got me right here. 😮
Just halfway through the video I wanted to wirte a comment; "Hey the prequels are also just an inversion of the original tilogy!" but you just pre-emted that.
Nice one!
It's like poetry, it rhymes.
Finally a new Quality Video! I can't believe that you still have this few subscribers and views. Keep up that good Quality content!
I have watched these movies a bazillion times and have seen many analysis, but you are opening my eyes to stuff I NEVER picked up on! Even when I know the George Lucas meant the trilogies to "rhyme"
I felt like a supernerd when I noticed it as a kid. Hearing someone else notice it and doing an awesome in-deprh video about it is so vindicating!
Very nice transition at 6:47. So smooth!
Unlike Sand ... wich is coarse and rough and irritating.
I am very sorry
This has made me realize how the Attack of the Clones is one of the best Star Wars films.
II, III, IV all peak for me in different ways.
oh wow same
AotC is really underrated imo, people make fun of it cos of the corny dialogue but it shows how the characters feel and it’s great for developing the characters in the viewers mind in the build up to the big movie of the trilogy, RotS
The problem with AOTC is that it has too much politics and intrigue and condenses all the action in the end (from that point however, its fucking nonstop)
@@elgusaniiiodeljuego6823 I think AOTC does a good job of illustrating how much of a hassle starting a war really is. A war doesn't truly start until two sides decide to fight. The whole movie is about people who don't want to fight, being told that they need to by a guy who has control of both sides. Do I think it could have been condensed a little? Maybe, but what exactly to you condense? Just about every scene has a purpose and connects to something being established. You can't cut the murder/romance because you need to establish the villains are still out there plotting revenge and the relationship of Anakin and Padme (which is pretty important in a saga about family). You can't cut the politics or the Kamino stuff because all of that establishes the upcoming war. That's the movie George wanted to make and I respect it. Plus this movie lead to two amazing Clone Wars shows and I think that more than makes up for the politics of waiting to start a war.
I expected this video to be good, not a masterpiece. I’ve been privy to the “rhyming” motif for years and even noticed it in The Phantom Menace when I was a little kid, but the montage at the end of this video really drives the point home, with Ben crouching over Luke like Sidious crouched over Vader, and Luke throwing his lightsaber away and then Anakin seemingly catching it to execute Dooku... really superb
"Wars not make one great"
Voice of experience, that.
This just makes me love the storytelling of Lucas even more and wonder why the heck the sequels happen how they did
I have also gone down the rabbit hole of Star Wars theory and essays from the links in the description! Very interesting
How did you get here 5 hours ago?!!?!??
@@AI-nm1pq patreon maybe or discord
@@egs5212 yeah, Patreon
@@knusprigeschuhsohle7939 figured that out at the end of the video saw patreon and was like huh that makes more sense now
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Great video!! You’re one of the most underrated Star Wars channels. You’ve given me a new found appreciation for both Episode 5 and 2...
I've been re-watching every single video of this channel probably every other week for the past year or so (ever since I've discovered it). Five months after the last upload I still find myself checking for a new upload first thing in the morning. I absolutely can't wait for it! Every upload feels like Christmas morning when I was 7. You Sir, are spectacular!
Very, very much appreciated. The next one has been fighting me every step of the way but it *finally* seems to be working. Not an announcement, yet, but be assured I haven't forgotten about this channel either!
All the support on here has helped a lot through the draggy parts of making these, for real.
Most underrated youtuber
Definitely.
I would like to see George Lucas' actual sequels so we have the creator's saga. E.g. suggested titles,
Episode VII Shadow of the Force
Episode VIII Knight of the Whills
Episode IX Rise of the New Order
This type of casting:
ORGINAL HEROES (Luke, Leia, Han, Lando, the droids) - original cast
FORCE GHOSTS (Yoda, Obi Wan, Anakin, Qui Gon and other prequel Jedi like Windu and Aayla) - original cast. For Obi Wan, do CGI of Alec Guiness voiced by Ewan Mcgregor
THE NEXT GENERATION:
Kira Skywalker (Luke's daughter) - Naomi Scott
Jaina Solo - Olympia Valance
Bail Solo (who turns dark) - Ben Barnes
Mara Jade Skywalker - Gal Gadot
Jedi students - Anna Akana, William Mosley, Emma Watson, Katie Leung, Dylan O'brien, Kee Hong Lee, Veronica Ngo
Kyle Katarn - Robert Downey Junior
Jan Ors - Kelly Hu
THE WHILLS - Judi Dench, Denzel Washington, Kevin Costner, Jackie Chan
QUI GON - Liam Neeson
THE VILLAINS:
Plageuis the Wise - Anthony Hopkins
Red Twilek Jedi Hunter - Chloe Bennet
Mandolarian Deputy - Colin Salmon
GALACTIC FACTIONS:
Naboo Queen (Leia's cousin) - Catherine Zeta Jones
Pandoran King - Antonio Banderas
Black Sun - Constance Wu, Jessica Alba, Zac Efron, The Rock
Vigilantes - Jim Caviezel, Sarah Shahi, Russel Crowe, Georgina Campbell,
BILLIONAIRE ALLIANCE ALLIES: Christian Bale, Morgan Freeman, Kristen Kreuk
IMPERIAL REMNANT:
Imperial Vizier - Jeff Goldblum
Marisiah Fel - Sybilla Deen
Thrawn - Benedict Cumberbatch
Jedi Bourne - Matt Damon
Jedi ghosts from prequels and Padme (original prequel cast)
Irritating brat who gets humiliated by a Gungan - Daisy Ridley.
Thoughts?
Never forget Ahsoka
Top notch commentary!
George Lucas was able to make his movies “rhyme” without simply rehashing what he had already done. The sequels just copied and pasted from the OT without giving us anything new.
This is the greatest Star Wars content on UA-cam
I didn't think I could grow to love Star Wars even more than I already did, but you went and did it. These videos are amazing and I am eagerly looking forward to your future videos
Again, another amazing video. Love your analysis of the saga. The fact that I'm still learning new things constantly about these 6 films after some 17 years watching them nearly every year just goes to show how much detail the story has as a whole. Looking forward to your next vid.
Jesus, this channel is so underrated
You have no idea (or maybe you do...what do I know?) how gratifying it is to see well-produced video essays here in the land of jump-cuts and flash frames. Your editing is exemplary...given that it's what I do for a living, it's something I appreciate enormously when I see it done well.
George is so underrated as a storyteller. His six episodes are a masterclass of worldbuilding and characters
Hello there
You're shorter than I expected
General Kenobi
@@tigercat5439 You are a bold one
You deserve so many subs. You’re analyzation and vision is amazing. You really understand screenwriting and storytelling.
The more I see your video essays the more I realize that George Lucas is basically our modern-day William Shakespeare and his genius may have been missed by the masses but will one day the world will wake up by to how great ALL six Star Wars are.
Thanks for your great videos!!
Hey the rest of the world already knows the original six are great. It's mostly Americans that are only now waking up to the fact that prequels are good.
Absolutely love your videos. Not only is the presentation top quality, but the topics themselves always leave me with the feeling that you’ve managed to voice something I’ve felt, but haven’t been able to fully articulate. Thank you so much for these wonderful videos!
You're welcome -- and thank YOU
Yes! I was wondering when you are going to tackle Darth Disney's Star Wars. I'll be watching your channel with great interest in the coming months.
I've been a Star Wars fan for almost 30 years, and your videos keep making me feeling dumb. Because of all the subtle brilliance that I never noticed in these movies. This made me see Attack of the Clones in a completely new light.
This is the most underrated, undersubcribed, underappreciated UA-cam channel I've seen in years. Thanks YT algorithm for doing something right for once (discovered this channel in my recommended recently).
This channel rocks. High-quality Star Wars content from day 1.
I love the more literary analysis of the Star Wars movie on this channel. It’s so cool to see how certain shots and sequences are connected across 6 movies.
Wow this video kind of blew my mind, I’ve never thought of empire that way, or attack of the clones for that matter. Very high quality stuff here, I’m sure you’ll be getting plenty more subs.
I've watched the original 6 many times over
but even these video essays have moments in them that I'll want to revisit many times. Thank you for your lucid perspective on that distant galaxy
script on point, crisp editing, great music and fantastic ideas. This channel literally brings tears to my eyes, the mirroring sequences in the end were beautifully done.
Binged all videos and starving for more! What a channel!
Criminally underrated
Thank you for making me like the prequels even more.
It's funny, attack of the clones and empire strikes back have always been my favorite parts because they completely changed my perspective on the galaxy they inhabit, warping expanding my preconceptions of that specific reality by taking me along to "the other side", whichever that one was for that part.
I already knew Lucas was a genius, but you opened my eyes to deeper themes that give me a greater appreciation for his mind and Star Wars. Great video, and subscribed!
Just found this channel earlier today and was pleasantly surprised by another upload! Beautiful videos my friend, keep them up!
Dude, never known anyone to have such a good and deep understanding and analysis of Star Wars. I love your content.
Yoda saying “wars not make one great” and calling back to prequels is brilliant. It put’s some great character growth on what most people assume to be a completely static character. It proves that Yoda is truly wise and learns.
May I request that you briefly cover Padme's death? A lot of people make fun of it, yet I think her death is quite reasonable, considering what she went through.
It's more that meets the eye..
Don't drop the quality of your videos. Right now everything on your channel is good and that's a streak you wanna keep. Editing is important and I really like the way everything is fluent. It makes the video video more immersive and professional. Right now I'd be a fan.
I'll do my best! It takes some doing each time out, so thanks for the encouragement.
I grew up loving Star Wars. This channel has just made me appreciate it on a whole new level. Please, PLEASE don't stop producing content!
I had never before looked at the original series and the prequels as a massive example of chiasmus. Beautifully constructed critique/analysis!
Just learned a new word -- thanks!
I've been looking forward to this.
Are you going to continue making Star Wars videos after going through the saga? Analysis like yours on Star Wars and film in general is sorely needed on UA-cam
Have a couple other Star Wars-y ideas, but I also might see if people will let me get away with branching off into other movies as well.
@@SoUncivilized414 Great. Great video as always. I recently was looking into descent imagery found in AOTC & TESB but had never noticed the Luke being upside down thjng.
@@SoUncivilized414 If you manage even half the quality that you have now with other movies, then yes, people will enjoy more videos.
The way I like to imagine Empire, is Starwars thats one big fever dream. In a way its what it is, it leaves you so mezmerized with questions and character moments that are so earned you want to go back for that euphoric experience.
Ironically, when I was 4, my first time watching this movie was when I was sick with a horrible fever/infection, and my father put Empire on fo me to watch on the original VHS. I didn't know if it was me tripping out from the medicine and me nodding in and out of sleep, but I remember just how different it was from what I was use to.
ive been telling people the prequels were genius, thank you for taking the time to clarify why
In my opinion Episode II is the most underrated Star Wars movie of them all. It is probably the most daring of them all, being a mystery/spy movie, as well as a romance at the same time. It may not execute all of its ideas perfectly, but its themes, scope, and everything it brought to the series should be appreciated.
With each video, you further my love, curiosity, and enjoyment of Star Wars. Thank you
you have made me think of star wars in an entirely new way it is amazing how many layers of complexity this story truly has, and how the story alone being so complex at times you miss the nuance of the art of film making itself its amazing
Huh neat i just subbed and a few minutes later i get a notification
that's funny because that's what happened to me as well
I’m not complaining that this guy covers Star Wars, but it’s be cool to see his takes on other media.
"I've been looking forward to this."
Amazing video as usual. Maybe after the Sequels you can make a Rogue One video? I will be there for it all!
I didn't think I had a take on Rogue One but I landed on one recently. Adding it to the queue.
@@SoUncivilized414 Awesome.
you could probably just do that and solo in the same video.
also, would you consider making reviews on the tv shows star wars has made, starting with the 2003 clone wars show?
6:47 gosh dang that was a smooth edit
You have the perfect voice for these type of video. I’m excited for more.
It's been said before, but Star Wars under George Lucas was essentially the biggest independent film series ever made under the creative umbrella of a visionary; the studio/corporate Star Wars of Disney is hit and miss because it's trying to sell the series, not both respect/analyze the prior films and allow their creators to make their own narratives within said sandbox, but try to recreate what has already been done with no risk for easy money. Andor and Rouge One definitely understand Star Wars much better than the Sequel Trilogy did.
This is amazing, I love this video essay and this channel deserves more views
Please make a video breaking down attack of the clones upside down nature, I’m loving these Star Wars essays
Man, I adore your video essays! Can't wait to see your channel grow!
Honestly amazing and interesting video, Just liking and commenting to boost the algorithm 💪
I just discovered this channel and it's perfect in every single way, it takes masterful editing and soundtrack coordination and applies it to Star Wars.; something that time and time again proves that simple editing and soundtracks make Star Wars the epic that it is. I will be watching your career with much intrest.
I was expecting a video on *just* The Empire Strikes Back! I *LOVE* how you intertwine George Lucas’ Prequels in with the Originals- it feels so interconnected and the expanse of the story is mind blowing. *This* is Star Wars 💖I love these movies so much! Just watched ALL your videos and tried to leave a comment on each one. I look forwards to your future content eagerly.
with that solid work on videos i am surprised that this channel is so low on views
COuld you please make an analysis on the music of Star Wars? There are not many videos on youtube and the music is such an important medium in carrying the story of George Lucas! Thank you!!
Talking to a film music expert friend about this. No promises, but looking for a good way to tackle it!
@@SoUncivilized414 I appreciate your effort!!!
This is such a great video marking unique points that I’ve never thought of. Your script was also concise and marketed your points well. Great job with the editing and mixing of the vocals and music together. I subscribed Dude, you deserve more subs!
You are really really good at what you doing!! Just keep those vídeos coming because I just can't stop waiting for more content. You deserve more and I already showed your Channel to a lot of friends of mine!!
Good work, man!
One of the best SW videos I've seen on UA-cam, awesome job.
Just came to this after your anti-trilogy video. You have earned my sub with the point you made starting at 4:43. That wowed me.
Excellent video essay! This is the second video essay I’ve seen from this channel and I love the what you have to say about the role inversion plays in the Star Wars Saga! As far as the most important moment in the Star Wars Saga, the way you end this video makes me excited to see what you have in store.
Just watched all of your videos and they're actually really amazing. Great commentary and equally great editing!
I've been looking forward to this
Great video. Can’t wait to see what’s next
This video got me to subscribe. There are plenty of analysis videos out there about Star Wars, but this video and your others have made me look at it in very unique ways. Underrated channel!
That's what I subscribed for! Keep up the work, your channel will eventually be found by a larger group. I knew so much of this before, but you brought it into a wider picture for me. Thank you!
YES! It's finally here! While Empire is not my favorite Star Wars movie, I still really love it. And it's impressive how well everything came together in the final cut.
And now I'm curious what you have to say about Return and the Sequels, I'm especially curious what you think about The Last Jedi.