A Long Time Ago. . .In a Painting Far Far Away

LowLife · Post by **LowLife** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 5:58 pm

well at least this is well documented!

=^-..-^= · Post by **=^-..-^=** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 12:38 am

I tell you the truth, one of you shall betray me. . . .

MrSpall · Post by **MrSpall** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 9:01 am

If only Lando were sitting in the Judas seat.

LowLife · Post by **LowLife** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 12:47 pm

noted!

WBOB · Post by **WBOB** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 4:00 pm

I think I know what this makes Padme.

MrSpall · Post by **MrSpall** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 4:46 pm

Began discussing this painting at length with a co-worker and came to the conclusion that really, Obi-Wan should be in the center 'Jesus' seat. He dies for the good of his cause and then rises again to guide young Luke through the final two movies. Luke really fulfills more the role of Paul in the Star Wars/Bible analogy. He goes out and spreads the force to the people (especially if you've checked out any of the New Jedi Order stuff.) He is much like Paul spreading the gospel after Jesus died. The Christian Church was founded by Paul. The New Jedi Order was founded by Luke. I'm not sure where some of the other characters belong (if Obi-Wan is Jesus, then who is Mary Magdalene?) but maybe this can start the discussion.

Or am I the only one with the time to completely over-analyze this stuff?

=^-..-^= · Post by **=^-..-^=** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 5:55 pm

Naw. . . .

I noticed that Episode 3 was a metaphor of the Garden of Eden story. Satan tempted Eve to the 'dark side' by claiming she wouldn't die; but would receive special knowledge of good and evil that God was witholding. The Emperor told Anakin that he had a way to save Amidala from dying, and had special knowledge about both sides of the Force that the Jedi were witholding.

Using such a metaphor isn't really copying; it just makes for good storytelling.

MrSpall · Post by **MrSpall** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 8:05 am

Nice! I missed the Eden parallels in Episode 3.

Steel String Bender · Post by **Steel String Bender** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 9:05 am

Coming this summer to a roadside retailer near you!! Be the first person in your trailerpark to add it to your art collection!! Just imagine how great it will look as the centerpiece between your Black Velvet Elvis, and Dogs Playing Poker!!

MrSpall · Post by **MrSpall** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 10:47 am

Anyone been to the Dragon's Keep Cafe on Lower Huntington? They've got a Last Supper remake set in their Cafe with everyone drinking coffee and eating doughnuts. There's even a little diner waitress taking orders, it's pretty sweet looking.

Oliver's Army · Post by **Oliver's Army** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 11:00 am

Dagwood Lee · Post by **Dagwood Lee** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 12:03 pm

"Goodnight Alderaan! We love you!"