A fans journey is available via digital download on 14 september 2016, check out the trailer below. The prequels strike back follows the travels of a bewildered fan as he attempts to unlock the method behind cinemas most controversial. In the film, imperial stormtroopers from the infamous black sheep squadron patrolling the dune sea on the planet tatooine run into. The film takes place between revenge of the sith and a new hope, and explains why the jedi order was extinct in the original trilogy compared to an average star wars feature film, revelations runs shorter with a length of 47 minutes and seconds though many fan. There is still wwe battleground the smackdown branded ppv before the next crossbrand big 4 ppv with summerslam next month. See more ideas about i movie, good movies and love movie. A really great documentary on the star wars prequels from a fan s perspective. Chris agar of screen rant noted the film is a great watch for star wars fans and serves as a refreshing discussion on the prequels, while richard whittaker of the austin chronicle praised the films deconstruction of george lucas. Aug 16, 2016 for those of you interested in seeing the prequels strike back. A fans journey, the doc is premiering at the south lamar alamo drafthouse in austin, texas on october 6, and tickets are now on sale. There s been tons of chatter surrounding the promotional campaign for solo.
A star wars story, but now alas weve got the first official trailer. Revelations is a fan film released on april 17, 2005, created by fans of george lucass star wars saga. Esslemont, is not a huge brick of equal parts amazement and confusion like the doorstoppers of his friend steven erikson. A fans journey is a documentary that chronicles star wars fan bradley weatherholts quest to fully understand the maligned prequel trilogy and george lucas approach to making the phantom menace. Filled with commentary from passionate fans and scholars of cinema, the prequels strike back follows the travels of a bewildered fan as he attempts to unlock the method behind cinemas most controversial trilogy. Yes, the phantom menace was one excellent fight scene, some gorgeous production design and. They plan to create a documentary called the prequels strike back that will. Filled with commentary from passionate fans and scholars of cinema, the prequels strike back. A fans journey 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The film is a parody of cops, set in the star wars universe. The last jedi may be one of the most critically acclaimed entries in the franchise indiewire gave it an a and called it it the most satisfying star wars film in decades. New prequel apologist documentary the prequels strike.
Unlearn what you have learned now with ministry of cinemas the prequels strike back. A documentary about the controversial star wars prequel trilogy. As someone who is also a huge fan of the prequels, i love them as much as the original trilogy, i am tired of people bashing them. Night of knives, first volume in the novels of the malazan empire by ian c. A fans journey finds filmmaker bradley weatherholt speaking to dozens of star wars fans, including. This most excellent presentation explores the star wars prequels in a light that makes one understand the necessity of these films as well as the reality that many fans of the original star wars trilogy were expecting something that. But what if moviegoers were only examining the films from a certain point of view. Disney has just released a new 45 second tv spot for the movie which you can watch below.
The prequels strike back trailer explore why the prequels are. The movie 30th anniversary edition, uncle kent 2, kampai. The heros journey is seen in tales such as homers odyssey, dantes inferno, spensers faerie queene, or the biblical story of jonah and the whale. The official site for star wars, featuring the latest on star wars.
A fans journey looks to answer those questions, and present a case for why the phantom menace, attack of the clones, and revenge of. Nothing makes me roll my eyes more than a cheap shot at the prequels. Apr 16, 2018 we are very close to the next star wars movie, which as you know, is a prequel about young han solo. Join us at the alamo drafthouse south lamar in austin, tx for the premiere of the prequels strike back.
Here is the news coming off raw s great balls of fire ppv and more. Filled with commentary from passionate fans and scholars of cinema, the prequels strike back follows the travels of a bewildered fan as he attempts to unlock the method behind cinemas most. A documentary that reevaluates the star wars prequel trilogy by way of interviews with fans, film critics and other experts. What resulted was a documentary that star wars fans deserved. Geeks of doom is designed and maintained by our geeky webmaster. A fans journey is an independent, crowdfunded documentary made by a production studio called ministry of cinema, aimed at questioning popular notions about the prequels, george lucas, and star wars as a whole.
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Aug 08, 2016 the prequels strike back was made possible through the generous contributions of time and money from fans all across the world. For those of you who dont know, the prequels strike back. The star wars prequels trilogy is the most debated chapter in cinemas greatest. Start the fans journey and unlearn the prequels today.
This trailer edit is every star wars fans worst nightmare. I watched the new star wars documentary, the prequels. An independent film studio in austin, tx called ministry of cinema is aiming to answer all of those questions. Oct, 20 oct 14, 20 jedi council forums star wars films and lucasfilm projects prequel trilogy pt george lucas. Chinatown prequel pilot eyed at netflix from robert towne, david fincher 19 november 2019. This article is within the scope of wikiproject film. Last night, during the super bowl we were all given a quick tease. For those of you interested in seeing the prequels strike back. The movie is subtitled a fan s journey and that s really what it is. We actually used more miniatures for the prequels than in the original films. A fans journey is a documentary that chronicles star wars fan bradley weatherholts quest to fully understand the maligned prequel trilogy and george lucas approach to making the phantom menace, attack of the clones, and revenge of. It s a decidedly more standard fantasy novel, and it doesnt distinguish itself in the way of the malazan book of the fallen.
It s set up as to take viewers on a journey with the narrator. Fan fiction is a way of the culture repairing the damage done in a system where contemporary myths are owned by corporations instead of owned by the folk. The prequels strike back follows the travels of a bewildered fan as he attempts to unlock the method behind cinemas most controversial trilogy, the star wars. Stub this article has been rated as stubclass on the projects. News about this film crowdsourced via indiegogo was posted here about a year ago. New star wars documentary attempts to defend the prequels. I pitched in a little bit to the project when i heard about it, because it sounded interesting and i. To improve this article, please refer to the guidelines. Planet hong kong popular cinema and the art of entertainment david bordwell second edition planet hong kong popular cinema and the art of entertainment david bordwell second edition irvington way institute press madison, wisconsin 2011 this ebook is for sale at. Sep 11, 2016 the prequels strike back wont change opinions about the prequel trilogy, but it makes for a fascinating deconstruction of the movies. The prequels strike back documentary defends the prequel trilogy.
The documentary will become available for digital download on september 14 through. To use this banner, please refer to the documentation. Over 86,000 results pt george lucas, postrotj, states beautifully why the. A fans journey from our homepage or click here and you will get streaming access one day before we each episode releases. Back in 2005, not long before revenge of the sith was released, my 11yearold self recently discovered the star wars fandom. I watched the new star wars documentary, the prequels strike.
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With doug adams, michael barryte, james berardinelli, tim blank. The prequel backstory comes at the perfect time, because the. Come thirsty and hungry as the drafthouse has you covered on just about anything youd want while watching a movie. Maybe you dont want to mess around with fan edits or the pirate bay, and you just. Troops is a 1997 short mockumentary film directed by kevin rubio that debuted at san diego comiccon international on july 18, 1997 and was subsequently distributed via the internet. It was the first time id ever been part of a group united by its shared love for something, and i quickly fell in deep, taking part in forum discussions, reading blog posts analyzing characters and their motivations, and discovering the joys of the.
A fans journey finds filmmaker bradley weatherholt speaking to dozens of star wars fans, including the reliably talkative kevin smith, as to. A fans journey in italiano, the prequels strike back. The movie starts with interviews discussing some of the common complaints surrounding the prequels. The prequels strike back follows the travels of a bewildered fan as he attempts to unlock the method behind cinemas most controversial trilogy, the star wars prequels.
The film contains dozens of interviews from film scholars, critics, academics, and star wars fans. A comprehensive guide to terms in and out of star wars fan fiction. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates usa 14 september 2016 internet also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. Filled with commentary from passionate fans and scholars of cinema, the prequels strike back follows the travels of a bewildered fan as he attempts to unlock the method behind cinemas most controversial trilogy and george lucas, the even more controversial man behind them. New prequel apologist documentary the prequels strike back. The prequels strike back wont change opinions about the prequel trilogy, but it makes for a fascinating deconstruction of the movies. The prequels strike back trailer explore why the prequels. Strike back but a fans journey is both a reaffirmation for fans of the prequels that they are not alone, and an opportunity for anyone who doesnt like them to understand what those that love. A fans journey follows the travels of a bewildered fan as he attempts to unlock the method behind cinemas most. It explores the issues of filmmaking and fanaticism pertaining to the star wars franchise and its creator, george lucas. A documentary about the controversial star wars prequel.
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