To use this banner, please refer to the documentation. One place luke skywalker might be in the next film. New prequel apologist documentary the prequels strike back. Join us at the alamo drafthouse south lamar in austin, tx for the premiere of the prequels strike back. But what if moviegoers were only examining the films from a cert. This film was packed full of great commentary and information on what these films were truly. Mike and joao bring bradley and kyle from the ministry of cinema on the podcast this week to talk about the prequels strikes back documentary.
A fans journey is a 2016 american documentary film by bradley weatherholt about the controversial star wars prequel trilogy. The movie starts with interviews discussing some of the common complaints surrounding the prequels. A fans journey finds filmmaker bradley weatherholt speaking to dozens of star wars fans, including. What resulted was a documentary that star wars fans deserved. Its set up as to take viewers on a journey with the narrator. Strike back season 6 episode 1 full download streaming. For those of you who dont know, the prequels strike back. A fan s journey free online with original audio free in 720p, 1080p. The film has a very distinct and lush look, as bracewell animated the film himself using a combination of painted backgrounds, painted cutout. But what if moviegoers were only examining the films from a certain point of view. Sep 20, 2016 september, 2016 jonesy cantina cast 01. I watched the new star wars documentary, the prequels. A fan s journey 2016 full hd movie online streaming. George lucas which i highly recommend, however that film mostly focused on the hate towards george lucas based on his poor decisions on the beloved franchise.
As someone who is also a huge fan of the prequels, i love them as much as the original trilogy, i am tired of people bashing them. A fan s journey is a documentary that chronicles star wars fan bradley weatherholts quest to fully understand the maligned prequel trilogy and george lucas approach to making the phantom menace, attack of the clones, and revenge of the sith. A documentary that reevaluates the star wars prequel trilogy by way of interviews with fans, film critics and other experts. I found myself giving serious consideration to writing something for geeks of. The movie is subtitled a fans journey and thats really what it is. New star wars documentary attempts to defend the prequels. Youll get the film in a standard dvd case with full color artwork, perfect for your star wars collection. A fans journey a star wars documentary for all film enthusiasts. Aug 16, 2016 for those of you interested in seeing the prequels strike back. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see lists of open tasks and regional and topical task forces. Star wars prequel trilogy is one one the most hated series of films on the. The star wars prequels trilogy is the most debated chapter in cinemas greatest franchise. A fans journey follows the travels of a bewildered fan as he attempts to unlock the method behind cinemas most.
To improve this article, please refer to the guidelines. This is an excellent documentary that i highly recommend for anyone interested in star wars the prequels especially or just film in general. One such fan is the austinbased bradley weatherholt, whose documentary the prequels strike back. A fans journey is an independent, crowdfunded documentary made by a production studio called ministry of cinema, aimed at questioning popular notions about the prequels, george lucas, and star wars as a whole. Stub this article has been rated as stubclass on the projects quality scale. Melvin the elf ends up in the thick of things, and must help rescue santa. The documentary will become available for digital download on. This article is within the scope of wikiproject star wars, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of the star wars saga on wikipedia. The prequels strike back documentary defends the prequel trilogy. On putlocker you could watch the prequels strike back. Watch the prequels strike back trailer for a sneak peek at the documentary that aims to convince you that maybe the star wars prequels arent all that bad. Filled with commentary from passionate fans and scholars of cinema, the prequels strike back follows the travels of a bewildered fan as he attempts to unlock the method behind cinemas most controversial trilogy. The prequels strike back follows the travels of a bewildered fan as he attempts to unlock the method behind cinemas most controversial trilogy, the star wars prequels.
Sep, 2016 the prequels strike back was made possible through the generous contributions of time and money from fans all across the world. The secret cinema have announced details of their summer 2015 event screening of star wars. Last summer over 80,000 people attended the back to the future screening in the olympic park in east london which brought the town of hill valley to life and included lous strike back debuting feb. Its not a preachy or objectively telling you the prequels are great so even haters i would recommend viewing. Filled with commentary from passionate fans and scholars of cinema, the prequels strike back follows the travels of a bewildered fan as he attempts to unlock the method behind cinemas most. The film contains dozens of interviews from film scholars, critics, academics, and star wars fans. Bradley weatherholt, kyle brodeur, bradley weatherholt, matthew todd fielder, frank zoch, mike klimo, kevin. A fan s journey gives the platform to those that dont simply like the phantom menace.
Be sure to download the app today and trade with the makingstarwars team. Lamar universitys reaud honors college is bringing honors program alumnus bradley weatherholt to campus for a screening of his new documentary on star wars. A fan s journey chronicles his attempt to understand why many star wars dismiss the prequel trilogy with such passion. A fan s journey explores why the star wars prequel trilogy is so hated, and why the prequels are secretly brilliant films. The prequels strike back will celebrate its theatrical premiere at the south lamar alamo drafthouse in austin, texas on october 6 at 7. The prequels strike back trailer explore why the prequels. Apparently, recuts of famous works by people who are in the industry isnt anything new. Socialblade cinema strikes back, youtube analytical. An independent film studio in austin, tx called ministry of cinema is aiming to answer all of those questions. A fans journey home the patriot act was signed on october 26th, 2001, and episode ii came out almost seven months later to the day. Episode v the empire strikes back 1980 full movie online hd streaming. Topher grace of that 70s show fame, who is a huge star wars fan, and he recut the three prequels, episodes i, ii, and iii, into one 85minute film.
News about this film crowdsourced via indiegogo was posted here about a year ago. Rogue one oscar nominations, episode viiis new title and more. A fans journey finds filmmaker bradley weatherholt speaking to dozens of star wars fans, including the reliably talkative kevin smith, as to. Nothing makes me roll my eyes more than a cheap shot at the prequels. I watched the new star wars documentary, the prequels strike. A fan s journey is a documentary that chronicles star wars fan bradley weatherholts quest to fully understand the maligned prequel trilogy and george lucas approach to making the phantom menace, attack of the clones, and revenge of. A fan s journey is a 2016 american documentary film by bradley weatherholt about the controversial star wars prequel trilogy. With doug adams, michael barryte, james berardinelli, tim blank.
But what if moviegoers were only examining the films from a certain. Filled with commentary from passionate fans and scholars of cinema, the prequels strike back. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. The documentary will become available for digital download on september 14 through. The prequels strike back trailer explore why the prequels are. But theyre not the only voices in the room, and austinmade star wars documentary the prequels strike back. Notable interviews include film director kevin smith, film critic chris gore, actor christian simpson, music journalist doug adams, and founding. The movie is subtitled a fan s journey and thats really what it is. The prequels strike back was a good commentary on the real life circling back around that has taken society a decadeplus to grasp.
A fans journey is a documentary that shows the other. Sep 11, 2016 the prequels strike back wont change opinions about the prequel trilogy, but it makes for a fascinating deconstruction of the movies. My favourite part of this movie was probably the parallels between the themes one of the interviewed persons played on the piano. Monday, january 30, in the executive event room of the wayne a.
The prequels strike back documentary defends the prequel. A documentary about the controversial star wars prequel trilogy. A fan s journey could be the next great star wars doc since the people vs george lucas. A fanas journey provides through a series of insightful and provocative interviews with openminded.
Weve got steven soderberghs recut of michael ciminos heavens gate, and now we have something completely different. Socialblade cinema strikes back, youtube analytical history. A fan s journey is now available for digital streaming and download on amazon, vhx and youtube. A fans journey follows the travels of a bewildered fan as he attempts to unlock the method behind cinemas most controversial trilogy and george lucas, the even more controversial man behind them. May 04, 2014 apparently, recuts of famous works by people who are in the industry isnt anything new. New prequel apologist documentary the prequels strike. Come thirsty and hungry as the drafthouse has you covered on just about anything youd want while watching a movie. They plan to create a documentary called the prequels strike back that will. Filled with commentary from passionate fans and scholars of cinema, the prequels strike back follows the travels of a bewildered fan as he attempts to unlock the method behind cinemas most controversial trilogy and george lucas, the even more controversial man behind them. Last summer over 80,000 people attended the back to the future screening in the olympic park in east london which brought the town of hill valley to life and included lou s strike back debuting feb. Strike back but a fan s journey is both a reaffirmation for fans of the prequels that they are not alone, and an opportunity for anyone who doesnt like them to understand what those that love.
A fans journey follows the travels of a bewildered fan as he attempts to unlock the method behind. Take a fresh look at the star wars prequels with radical new theories. This article is within the scope of wikiproject film. The prequels strike back was made possible through the generous contributions of time and money from fans all across the world. But what if moviegoers were only examining the films from a certain point of. My mind was blown how much thought was put into the star wars mythology. This film is a necessary result of too much criticism that lashed out towards very successful yet critically bashed movies that are in fact very very entertaining stand. A really great documentary on the star wars prequels from a fan s perspective. Reaud administration building and will be followed by a question. Written and directed by ted bracewell, the film tells the story of the emperors plans to invade the north pole and take santa claus prisoner.
The world of george lucas has taken over movies, comics, books, theme parks, conventions, and maybe most of. A fans journey, the doc is premiering at the south lamar alamo drafthouse in austin, texas on october 6, and tickets are now on sale. A fans journey is available via digital download on 14 september 2016, check out the trailer below. I pitched in a little bit to the project when i heard about it, because. A fans journey looks to answer those questions, and present a case for why the phantom menace, attack of the clones, and revenge of the sith are secretly brilliant. How the sith stole christmas is an animated fan film from that made its debut on the internet in december 2002.