“The talk shifts to Leia’s romance with Han Solo in Empire, and Carrie slyly speculates that “if she had her wits about her, she would have fallen for the big, strong Wookiee. She’s not that experienced, but because she’s a princess, she would have some kind of problem with whoever she dated. Like, ‘She can’t marry out of her solar system’ or something.” Her notion of an X-rated sequel to Empire makes her howl with laughter. “Nude scenes with the robots!” she envisions. “They could do anything. And Darth Vader having an affair, making the princess do awful, kinky things. Then afterward, you could shoot a scene where you see her sleeping contently and have him lying there, smoking a cigarette.”
Discussion about Rey’s theme has cropped back up, and I always want an excuse to share this with the world. This is a pretty fantastic video that I’ve used a lot in my Media Art classes over the last few years that breaks down the Dies Irae as it has shown up in popular culture over hundreds of years. Fans of Rey (and just Star Wars in general) probably already picked up that a big part of her theme are the same notes first heard in the background of twin suns scene in ANH – those notes being the Dies Irae, the literal song of death. This really gives some great context to what that theme has meant both in Star Wars and in media in general.
Also, this video is just an impressive feat of all-in-one-take. Seriously, the coordination required here is mind-boggling.
Oh yeah, and I have a crack theory about how this is very intentional, and Rey is going to be the one to finish what Anakin started by preventing death – Ben’s.
I cannot get over how stunningly beautiful this is! Seriously, every little detail, from her freckles to the placement of his moles is just glorious. The time and effort put into this just makes my heart sing. Thank you so much, Panda!
I’ve had it set as my phone background for, like, ever!
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