Cass Sunstein wrote this love letter to Star Wars after watching the Star Wars series with his young son. Sunstein reminisces about seeing Star Wars (aka, A New Hope) for the first time. He actually rates the movies in the series:
1. The Empire Strikes Back (A+)
2. Star Wars (aka, A New Hope) (A)
3. Return of the Jedi (A-)
4. Revenge of the Sith (A-)
5. The Force Awakens (A-)
6. Attack of the Clones (B-)
7. The Phantom Menace (C+)
Sunstein’s enthusiasm for all things Star WArs infuses every page of this slim book. If you’re a fan of Luke, and Leia and Han Solo and Yoda you’ll enjoy Sunstein’s insights and cheerleading for these iconic movies. What’s your favorite Star Wars movie? GRADE: B+
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Preface
Introduction: Learning from Star Wars
EPISODE I: I AM YOUR FATHER
The Heroic Journey of George Lucas
EPISODE II: THE MOVIE NO ONE LIKED
An Expected flop Becomes the Defining World of Out Time
EPISODE III: SECRETS OF SUCCESS
Was Star Wars Awesome, Well-Timed, Or Just Very Lucky?
EPISODE IV: THIRTEEN WAYS OF LOOKING AT STAR WARS
Of Christianity, Oedipus, Politics, Economics, and Darth Jar Jar
EPISODE V: FATHERS AND SONS
You Can Be Redeemed, Especially If Your Kid Really Likes You
EPISODE VI: FREEDOM OF CHOICE
It’s Not About Destiny or Prophecy
EPISODE VII: REBELS
Why Empires Fall, Why Resistance Fighters (and Terrorists) Rise
EPISODE VIII: CONSTITUTIONAL EPISODES
Free Speech, Sex Equality, and Same-Sex Marriage as Episodes
EPISODE IX: THE FORCE AND SOME MONOMYTH
Of Magic, God, and Humanity’s Very Favorite Tale
EPISODE X: OUT MYTH, OURSELVES
Why Star Wars Gets to Us
Bibliographical Note
Acknowledgements
Notes
Index