Obi-Wan Kenobi - Trailer

 

In Defense of Anakin Skywalker (and Hayden Christensen)

My contribution to The Everything Star Wars Blogathon is a post I have been putting off writing for a very, very long time. I grew up with Star Wars, my whole family loves Star Wars. I was 8 when I saw Episode I and afterwards, I was completely immersed in the Star Wars universe. Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi was probably my first fictional boyfriend and I'm unashamedly still in love with him too. Episode II: The Attack of the Clones came out when I was 11 and so naturally I was excited to see the continuation of the Star Wars prequel universe. However, nothing could have prepared me for the absolute utter gorgeousness of Canadian actor, Hayden Christensen who was cast to play the adolescent Anakin Skywalker. 

Some Thoughts on the Star Wars Prequels

I.) Defending Anakin Skywalker (and Hayden Christensen)

After years of defending the Star Wars prequels and Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker. I feel so much validation after watching this video! What totally surprised me the most were the comments of the people who agree. Many of them were saying that they loved the prequels, that they loved Hayden as Anakin and the main problem was George Lucas and his writing, not Hayden and his acting. This video is gold and makes my heart happy!

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II.) Understanding young Obi-Wan

I love this exchange because it shows that Obi-Wan is just as annoyed by Jar Jar as the general fandom–meaning that Qui-Gon and Padme have been polite and patient with the well-meaning but excitable charge who has been a nuisance throughout this roadtrip. Maybe a maxed-out diplomat and a wise warrior monk can casually adapt to a rogue group of misfits, but to the Padawan who is here to Learn and Follow the Rules and Gain Experience? This is the last straw.

To say nothing of the fact that his master made him stay at the ship while he went into the town–and now he’s coming back with another person who is going to demand his attention. Obi-Wan signed up for this internship and has put up with Qui-Gon’s Jinning for years, but now when things finally get super-interesting with armies of droids and battleships and monsters and desperate landings in the heart of gangster space, Qui-Gon just goes and starts devoting time to a frogman and a child. 

The point is, Obi-Wan needs his attention–I mean, is definitely not attached to his mentor. 

From: Swan2Swan

(Source: padawanlost)

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III.) The Parade Theme from Episode I

Still the most epic piece of music in the Star Wars franchise!

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IV.) Mullet

I'm 'the momfriend' every single time.

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V.) Anakin and Obi-Wan had the best relationship

I mean seriously.

They went from master/padawan 

to 

protective big brother/adoring little brother

 to

loving father/lost son.

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VI.) The Original is better means...

Mama can work the cinnamon rolls and not have her brother as her first love interest