Young Luke vs. Vader
Qui-Gon Jinn & Young Obi-Wan vs. Maul (edited to be one big scene)
Githyanki Diaspora
Blog of Judd Karlman from Daydreaming about Dragons
Young Luke vs. Vader
Qui-Gon Jinn & Young Obi-Wan vs. Maul (edited to be one big scene)
Githyanki Diaspora 
I like how you can see their personalities when they are separated by the walls of energy.
Indeed, one of the few good takeaways from that film. Nice delineation between Jedi and Sith.
Indeed, one of the few good takeaways from that film. Nice delineation between Jedi and Sith.
Indeed, one of the few good takeaways from that film. Nice delineation between Jedi and Sith.
I love the bit right before the energy gate opens, when Obi-Wan hops on the balls of his feet like an athlete. This was apparently an “accident” — Ewan MacGregor just did it to warm up for the shot rather than as characterization, but Lucas decided to put it in. He didn’t make a lot of great calls in the prequel, but I think that was one of them.
I love the bit right before the energy gate opens, when Obi-Wan hops on the balls of his feet like an athlete. This was apparently an “accident” — Ewan MacGregor just did it to warm up for the shot rather than as characterization, but Lucas decided to put it in. He didn’t make a lot of great calls in the prequel, but I think that was one of them.
I love the bit right before the energy gate opens, when Obi-Wan hops on the balls of his feet like an athlete. This was apparently an “accident” — Ewan MacGregor just did it to warm up for the shot rather than as characterization, but Lucas decided to put it in. He didn’t make a lot of great calls in the prequel, but I think that was one of them.
I like how you can see their personalities when they are separated by the walls of energy.
I like how you can see their personalities when they are separated by the walls of energy.
That Episode I lightsaber fight was the sole reason I went to the next two prequels — thinking I’d see something comparable.
DRAT!
That Episode I lightsaber fight was the sole reason I went to the next two prequels — thinking I’d see something comparable.
DRAT!
That Episode I lightsaber fight was the sole reason I went to the next two prequels — thinking I’d see something comparable.
DRAT!
I know that I’m in the minority when I say that I didn’t like the episode I lightsaber duel at all. I feel that Lucas shot it with a cold, unfeeling eye, and that most of the shots were just framed wrong. Composition completely went out of the window. On top of that, he would often turn away from the point of most action during his battle sequences to show what he thought was more compelling or fun. Many of his shots take overly long, and not for any good reason.
It seems that he likes to over-sell an idea, like a character being in peril or two characters having a heartfelt moment. Some would say that this hearkens back to the kind of operatic storytelling that he is going for. I say that if he composed his shots better and didn’t waste time and cut to the heart of an emotion the movies would feel more operatic.
Case in point, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Kershner cut to the core of every scene, showing the emotions of a character at their own pace, but not feeling the need to dwell on them. The exchange between Han and Leia when he’s being encased in carbonite is a classic example. And is it any wonder that the fight scene in Empire is considered by most to be the strongest one, even though it doesn’t have the special effects or technical knowhow that any of the prequel movies did.
Alright, and I’m done. Oh, and Wrath of Khan is the best Trek movie. But I think everyone knows that.
I know that I’m in the minority when I say that I didn’t like the episode I lightsaber duel at all. I feel that Lucas shot it with a cold, unfeeling eye, and that most of the shots were just framed wrong. Composition completely went out of the window. On top of that, he would often turn away from the point of most action during his battle sequences to show what he thought was more compelling or fun. Many of his shots take overly long, and not for any good reason.
It seems that he likes to over-sell an idea, like a character being in peril or two characters having a heartfelt moment. Some would say that this hearkens back to the kind of operatic storytelling that he is going for. I say that if he composed his shots better and didn’t waste time and cut to the heart of an emotion the movies would feel more operatic.
Case in point, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Kershner cut to the core of every scene, showing the emotions of a character at their own pace, but not feeling the need to dwell on them. The exchange between Han and Leia when he’s being encased in carbonite is a classic example. And is it any wonder that the fight scene in Empire is considered by most to be the strongest one, even though it doesn’t have the special effects or technical knowhow that any of the prequel movies did.
Alright, and I’m done. Oh, and Wrath of Khan is the best Trek movie. But I think everyone knows that.
I know that I’m in the minority when I say that I didn’t like the episode I lightsaber duel at all. I feel that Lucas shot it with a cold, unfeeling eye, and that most of the shots were just framed wrong. Composition completely went out of the window. On top of that, he would often turn away from the point of most action during his battle sequences to show what he thought was more compelling or fun. Many of his shots take overly long, and not for any good reason.
It seems that he likes to over-sell an idea, like a character being in peril or two characters having a heartfelt moment. Some would say that this hearkens back to the kind of operatic storytelling that he is going for. I say that if he composed his shots better and didn’t waste time and cut to the heart of an emotion the movies would feel more operatic.
Case in point, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Kershner cut to the core of every scene, showing the emotions of a character at their own pace, but not feeling the need to dwell on them. The exchange between Han and Leia when he’s being encased in carbonite is a classic example. And is it any wonder that the fight scene in Empire is considered by most to be the strongest one, even though it doesn’t have the special effects or technical knowhow that any of the prequel movies did.
Alright, and I’m done. Oh, and Wrath of Khan is the best Trek movie. But I think everyone knows that.
That’s brilliant! Really, thank you! Those are my favorite lightsaber duels as well.
I posted a couple of other swordfights here.
That’s brilliant! Really, thank you! Those are my favorite lightsaber duels as well.
I posted a couple of other swordfights here.
That’s brilliant! Really, thank you! Those are my favorite lightsaber duels as well.
I posted a couple of other swordfights here.
I’m with fullmotor. That Episode 1 fight scene is just terrible. It fails in every way a fight scene can fail: choppy editing, bad camera placement, ridiculous choreography, awkward actors, and no idea what it’s even supposed to be about. I mean really. What’s the point of that battle, except to kill Qui Gon for a plot point?
For some reason, everyone loves that fight. I just don’t get it.
Probably because of the lightsaber/quarterstaff and because Ray Park was such a good athlete and could all of those flip-flops.
Probably because of the lightsaber/quarterstaff and because Ray Park was such a good athlete and could all of those flip-flops.
Probably because of the lightsaber/quarterstaff and because Ray Park was such a good athlete and could all of those flip-flops.
I’m with fullmotor. That Episode 1 fight scene is just terrible. It fails in every way a fight scene can fail: choppy editing, bad camera placement, ridiculous choreography, awkward actors, and no idea what it’s even supposed to be about. I mean really. What’s the point of that battle, except to kill Qui Gon for a plot point?
For some reason, everyone loves that fight. I just don’t get it.
I’m with fullmotor. That Episode 1 fight scene is just terrible. It fails in every way a fight scene can fail: choppy editing, bad camera placement, ridiculous choreography, awkward actors, and no idea what it’s even supposed to be about. I mean really. What’s the point of that battle, except to kill Qui Gon for a plot point?
For some reason, everyone loves that fight. I just don’t get it.