Thursday, December 19, 2019

Re-Porter Blog: Road to Episode IX Part 4








Happy Thursday Followers!!!!! The time has come. The Rise of Skywalker is officially begin showings tonight. It's been a long time coming to the culmination of the Skywalker Saga and there have been some iconic moments throughout. There are sure to be iconic moments in Episode IX, but let's close out our 4 part series by giving you some of the most memorable moments from all three trilogies so far.













The swordsmanship, the intensity, the music...oh that sweet, sweet music!!! One of the most iconic fight sequences in the history of the Skywalker saga came in Episode I as Qui Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi duked it out with the fearsome sith lord Darth Maul. Epic doesn't begin to describe how visceral and insanely memorable this sequence was for the Prequel trilogy.





















Episode III had a plethora of emotional moments. None are more emotional or vital to the Star Wars mythos than the Order 66 sequence. The shockwave that ushered in a new era of darkness for the galaxy, the commencement of the great Jedi purge is one of the most gut-wrenching and heartbreaking moments in the franchise.


























Just when you thought lightsaber battles couldn't get crazier. Episode III closed out the prequel trilogy in a big way in the most insanely choreographed saber duel in the saga. From the music to the swordsmanship, and the emotional weight, Anakin and Obi-Wan's battle on Mustafar is hard to top in terms of fight sequences.






















Such a small moment that is forever etched into the memory of all Star Wars fans. The moment when a young farmboy decides that he wants more out of his life and takes his destiny into his own hands. Such a beautiful scene with meaning, purpose, and weight




















Who can forget that fateful encounter in the cantina? A hotshot smuggler is his lovable walking carpet offering to help our heroes out...for the right price. Han's charm and swagger made him an instant icon among fans. The start of a scoundrel's journey from outlaw to hero.






















Talk about flipping the "rescue the female prisoner" on its head. Princess Leia established herself early in A New Hope as someone who wouldn't back down from anyone. Her hijacking her own rescue set her apart from other female heroes we have seen and laid the foundation for what would come decades later. She was already iconic, but this moment made her legendary. 



















I'll be honest. My biased is gonna show a bit here. The Battle of Yavin has such a profound impact on my own personal Star Wars fandom. Fighter jets dogfighting?!!! IN SPACE?!!! As a kid, it was one of the most magical things I've seen on film and it still fills me with joy to this day. The entire sequence is filled with tension, excitement, and spectacle. A true gem of the original trilogy.




















Yoda's wisdom is ever-present in The Empire Strikes Back. His words can be applied to everyday life and have a profound substance underneath. His act of lifting Luke's X-Wing shows that size does not matter as long as your mind is clear and your thoughts are pure. A magical moment in cinema that is all the more iconic today.






















In what can only be called the twist that shocked the world, the duel with Darth Vader on Bespin is just one of the many outstanding moments in the saga. Filled with dread, intensity, and menace, Luke is pushed to his physical and emotional limit in one of the greatest scenes in all of the Star Wars saga.

















It takes courage to face your fears. It takes even bigger courage to face your demons and not give in to them. Return of the Jedi has Luke finally embracing his title as a Jedi while also showing he won't let darkness consume him like his father did. A powerful moment that brings Luke's story full circle.






Another moment that is connected to this moment is Vader having one last look at his son before he becomes one with the force. An emotional scene that really brings Vader's arc full circle. 














You wish you had instant chemistry like this!!! Finn and Poe Dameron's escape from the Resurgent Class Star Destroyer birthed one of the most Iconic friendships in the Sequel Trilogy. The banter between the two of them made for some straight-up classic Star Wars that was lacking in the years between trilogies.

















Destiny calls to us at a moment's notice. No one really knows when. But when it does, we best be ready to answer the call. Rey answered hers as she accepted her calling in the force in her first duel with Kylo Ren. The moment combined with John William's force theme is chill-inducing and an iconic moment in Rey's journey.
















What do you get when you get armed guards, two individuals teetering on light and dark, and a dead supreme leader? An ALL OUT brawl to end them all. Rey and Kylo Ren's team up acts as both fan service with a purpose and as a showcase of the power of building up tension and anticipation. Truly an unforgettable moment and one of the most epic fight sequences in the saga.



















Beauty can be deadly. Especially when she's determined to keep the spark alive. In one of the most breathtaking (and I mean that literally) scenes in the saga, Admiral Holdo puts her life on the line to save the resistance and put a dent in the First Order's reign. A heroic sacrifice and an awe-inspiring showcase of visual and auditory grace 




















Rarely do moments in this saga have this much meaning, this much selflessness, and this much breathtaking imagery. Luke Skywalker's moment on Crait is the full on manifestation of what makes him such an incredibly iconic character. He puts the words of Yoda into action using the force in the most powerful and impactful way possible for defense and not for attack. A true example of what a Jedi should be.





After one of the most powerful uses of the force seen in the saga, Luke gazes into the binary sunset his journey now complete and solidifying himself as a Jedi Master and the legend he was destined to be.







I want to thank you for joining me in this four-part lead up to The Rise of Skywalker!!!! To those seeing the film tonight and this weekend, have fun, be safe, and enjoy the culmination of the Skywalker Saga!!! May The Force Be With You...Always...











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