Things I Like: Anakin Skywalker (Star Wars Prequel Trilogy)

While the boy makes many mistakes throughout the prequel trilogy, it’s hard to hate on Anakin Skywalker as he is obviously the main character. It was easier to hate on Annie when he was a little twerp that liked to race on a desert planet. He starts his laser sword career as an honest Jedi,…

Fun Fact: Star Wars in Final Fantasy VI?

When Celes is rescued by Locke in Final Fantasy VI, she says that he looks a little short to be an imperial soldier. Which is a reference to what Princess Leia says in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.

Things I Like: Obi-Wan Kenobi (Star Wars Prequel Trilogy)

One of the best Jedi to ever exist in the Jedi Order, Ewan McGregor did a fantastic job as Obi-Wan Kenobi. Filling in the big shoes left by Alec Guinness from the original trilogy. I always enjoyed his relationship with his Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn. If only his relationship with Anakin Skywalker was as strong…

Things I Like: Padme Amidala (Star Wars Prequel Trilogy)

Padme Amidala was a surprisingly strong character for most of the prequel trilogy. The character was also a vessel for making Natalie Portman one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. She was never quite a damsel in distress and she smartly used tactics and wit to evade and defeat her enemies. And it always helps…