Originally Posted By DDMAN26 Drew McWeeny who used to be known as Moriarity over at Aint It Cool has been writing for Hitfix the past several years. Recently he did a story where he showed his sons the Star Wars films for the first time. They watched all six but in a rather interesting order. Here is the series: <a href="http://www.hitfix.co...ng-of-star-wars" target="_blank">http://www.hitfix.co...ng-of-star-wars</a> <a href="http://www.hitfix.co...back-on-blu-ray" target="_blank">http://www.hitfix.co...back-on-blu-ray</a> <a href="http://www.hitfix.co...eries-continues" target="_blank">http://www.hitfix.co...eries-continues</a> <a href="http://www.hitfix.co...ones-on-blu-ray" target="_blank">http://www.hitfix.co...ones-on-blu-ray</a> <a href="http://www.hitfix.co...alls-from-grace" target="_blank">http://www.hitfix.co...alls-from-grace</a> <a href="http://www.hitfix.co...ny-shared-tears" target="_blank">http://www.hitfix.co...ny-shared-tears</a>
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 Sorry give this a try <a href="http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/motion-captured/posts/film-nerd-2-0-we-kick-off-a-special-series-with-a-first-viewing-of-star-wars" target="_blank">http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/mo...tar-wars</a> <a href="http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/motion-captured/posts/film-nerd-2-0-we-finally-reach-the-moment-with-empire-strikes-back-on-blu-ray" target="_blank">http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/mo...-blu-ray</a> <a href="http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/motion-captured/posts/film-nerd-2-0-we-flashback-to-the-phantom-menace-as-the-star-wars-series-continues" target="_blank">http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/mo...ontinues</a> <a href="http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/motion-captured/posts/film-nerd-2-0-yoda-seals-the-deal-for-attack-of-the-clones-on-blu-ray" target="_blank">http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/mo...-blu-ray</a> <a href="http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/motion-captured/posts/film-nerd-2-0-revenge-of-the-sith-devastates-the-kids-as-anakin-falls-from-grace" target="_blank">http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/mo...om-grace</a> <a href="http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/motion-captured/posts/film-nerd-2-0-the-heros-journey-ends-with-return-of-the-jedi-and-many-many-shared-tears" target="_blank">http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/mo...ed-tears</a>
Originally Posted By Labuda Only on the second article, but let me say this: I LOVE TOSHI! Why? This: " he insisted on having the Blu-ray box in his room where he could see it as he was going to sleep so that he would see it first thing when he woke up."
Originally Posted By Labuda Ok, this guy is a GREAT writer. I loved these, and I actually have tears in my eyes right now. Oy, what a writer!
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 I loved how seeing the films especially the Prequels through a child's eyes gave the author and me as a reader a different viewpoint. Because a kid doesn't usually have that cynicism that adults may have. And I completely agreed with his points on Phantom Menace.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb That was great. I may have to find time to watch the series in that order. It really has been a long time since I've watched them. Question for those with the Blue Ray copy of Star Wars: who shoots first Han (as it should be) or Greedo?
Originally Posted By hopemax Greedo, which is why we haven't and won't buy them. I want the option to be able to see the movies the way I first experienced them. They have mucked around with them with additional changes. There is a list. <a href="http://screenrant.com/star-wars-bluray-changes-benm-131712/" target="_blank">http://screenrant.com/star-war...-131712/</a>
Originally Posted By Labuda Well, I don't really care much about stuff like who shot first, so I have the new Complete Saga on Blu-Ray and at some point will be watching in the order this writer did with his kids.
Originally Posted By Scutr >>Question for those with the Blue Ray copy of Star Wars: who shoots first Han (as it should be) or Greedo?<< They've timed it now so that they shoot almost simultaneously. It's much less objectionable than it was.
Originally Posted By Scutr I can't imagine what it would be like to see these movies in any order BUT 4-6 & 1-3. If you watched them in numeric order (assuming you knew nothing about the story beforehand) the shock of, "No, I am your father" in 'Empire' would be totally lost.
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 I think the point was to show 4 and 5 to establish who Vader was then flash back to 1 2 and 3 to see how Anakin became Vader and then 6 showed his redemption. And remember this was the first time his sons saw the film.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Lol, it is interesting. For me, I like to watch them as they were made - 4,5,6,1,2,3 My son, age 8 however has to watch them as: 1,2, Clone Wars Movie, 3, 4, 5, 6 To him, chronological is the way to go.
Originally Posted By mawnck >>My son, age 8 however has to watch them as<< But when does he watch the Holiday Special?
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Yep, we watch the regular series as well, it is very enjoyable. Also, I am looking forward to the Lego Star Wars Blu ray Santa Clause is giving him.
Originally Posted By u k fan Dave the Lego special is awesome. I think it just about beats both the Family Guy and Robot Chicken send ups!!!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Awesome! I love the Family Guy and Robot Chicken specials, but I was hopeful, lego films are funny.
