Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed

So tonight I watched the "Star Wars: Legacy Revealed" and "Star Wars Tech" specials on the History channel, and they proved to be quite interesting. To be honest with you, I never really go to movies looking for deeper symbolism, ties to world myth, literature, religion, or history. I just go to be entertained, and to have a good time. So this special gave me insight on a side of the Star Wars universe that I never really thought to look for before. But in seeing all the flashbacks and learning "what can be" and "what can't," I also thought up a bunch of questions. Maybe some of the more dedicated SW fans here can answer them for me.

( Oh yeah, Darth Vader is Luke's dad. )

So while I really enjoy Star Wars and found this special interesting, it certainly brought up a lot of questions, probably ones I wouldn't have if I were a more hardcore fan that paid closer attention to the intricacies of the story. I know the Star Wars universe and story is far from perfect, but it DID change a lot in the world, especially regarding film making, and even science. In that respect, it's timelessly cool.