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Sayonara, 'Sith'ers

Kids, it's been a blast hosting this blog for the past couple of weeks. But now that the wait for "Revenge of the Sith" is over, the fans have seen the movie and George Lucas is raking in millions by...

By washingtonpost.com | May 23, 2005; 05:01 PM ET | Email a Comment

'Sith' Shakes Its Money-Maker

I'm sure you've heard this news by now, but "Revenge of the Sith" earned more than a few bucks over the weekend. Total North American box office thus far: $158.5 million. Total global box office estimate: $303.2 million. The sixth...

By washingtonpost.com | May 23, 2005; 11:08 AM ET | Email a Comment

Corrections and Cash

First, a correction to my post from yesterday: The Crown Theatres in Annapolis Mall also is showing "Revenge of the Sith" in digital, something I mentioned in an earlier post but completely forgot when I referred to the Multiplex Lee...

By washingtonpost.com | May 20, 2005; 02:58 PM ET | Comments (5)

Digital Dirt

Just an FYI: the Multiplex Lee Highway is the only local theater showing "Sith" on a digital projector. So if such techie things are important to you, keep that in mind. Of course, such issues probably don't matter much to...

By washingtonpost.com | May 19, 2005; 05:36 PM ET | Comments (9)

'Revenge' Reactions

I've just come from the Loews Georgetown, where I managed to collect reviews of "Episode III" from a few fans. Matt Boyle, 28, thought the movie was "pretty good." "The part where he becomes Darth Vader is worth the price...

By washingtonpost.com | May 19, 2005; 05:19 PM ET | Comments (5)

The Uptown Becomes Crazytown

Outside the Uptown Theater last night at around 10 p.m., I thought a fight might break out. I was strolling up and down the long line of fans waiting to see the 12:01 a.m. show when I heard booing and...

By washingtonpost.com | May 19, 2005; 10:53 AM ET | Email a Comment

I Spy Jedis

Here's a fun little game to play while watching "Revenge of the Sith": Where's George Lucas? Apparently, the director makes a cameo appearance in Episode III, but only the sharpest viewers will be able to catch it. That is until...

By washingtonpost.com | May 18, 2005; 02:36 PM ET | Comments (3)

The Post on The Force

Stephen Hunter, Style's Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic, weighs in today with his "Star Wars" review. Turns out he likes it, he really likes it: "What this movie does is rise, rise, rise to a level of demonic intensity that hasn't...

By washingtonpost.com | May 18, 2005; 09:26 AM ET | Comments (2)

Darth Gets 'Desperate'

I know I just posted, but I had to add this to the blog: Apparently Hayden Christensen, otherwise known as Mr. Darth Vader, is dating Eva Longoria of "Desperate Housewives." Former Washington Post gossip columnist Lloyd Grove reports in the...

By washingtonpost.com | May 17, 2005; 11:34 AM ET | Comments (43)

Fisher Photos, Lame Leia Questions

"Star Wars" fan Leigh-Anne Dennison sent an e-mail that included some nice photos she took at Thursday night's charity premiere at the Uptown. I've included a couple here, including one of Debbie Reynolds and daughter Carrie Fisher. I particularly like...

By washingtonpost.com | May 17, 2005; 11:05 AM ET | Comments (2)

Mr. Vader Goes to Washington

If you haven't yet, feel free to take a moment to vote in this online survey, located in our "Star Wars" special section. The question: What's your favorite "Star Wars" quote? With 1618 votes counted, there's a tie for first...

By washingtonpost.com | May 16, 2005; 03:40 PM ET | Comments (18)

More Reviews Come In

Surely your light sabers must be all aglow with anticipation. "Revenge of the Sith" is less than three days away from its 12:01 a.m. May 19 debut. Naturally, more reviews are starting to pour in. A.O. Scott of The New...

By washingtonpost.com | May 16, 2005; 11:58 AM ET | Comments (1)

Searching For Carrie Fisher

I post this morning with a note of disappointment. I had planned to go to the Uptown last night for the big charity premiere of "Revenge of the Sith," which Carrie Fisher and her mom Debbie Reynolds attended, but I...

By washingtonpost.com | May 13, 2005; 11:40 AM ET | Email a Comment

'Sith' Slackers Respond

Apparently I was wrong to dismiss the idea that people will play hooky next week so they can see "Sith" on opening day. I received a number of e-mails yesterday from people who plan to call in sick or take...

By washingtonpost.com | May 12, 2005; 11:49 AM ET | Comments (1)

'Star Wars' at AFI

Forgot to mention this on my last post ... The AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, Md., is hosting a tribute to George Lucas in July. (Lucas is receiving the AFI's Life Achievement Award in June.) As part of the...

By washingtonpost.com | May 11, 2005; 01:45 PM ET | Email a Comment

Wookie Fever

According to the firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, your co-workers may be calling in sick next Thursday or Friday. The firm just released figures that project many employees will skip out of the office to see "Revenge of the Sith"...

By washingtonpost.com | May 11, 2005; 12:45 PM ET | Comments (3)

Rave Reviews, Spielberg Weeps

The Washington Post's critics won't weigh in on "Revenge of the Sith" until next week. But other reviews are trickling in. Rotten Tomatoes has launched an "Episode III Tomatometer Watch" that's tracking the media's many critical evaluations of the movie....

By washingtonpost.com | May 10, 2005; 01:50 PM ET | Email a Comment

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