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LUIS EXPLAINS WHY THE BACK-TO-BACK STAR WARS ISSUES

Luis Vega

Empire Strikes Back legitimately changed my life. It was one of those moments that I can look back on and see so clearly. I was completely blown away by these larger than life characters who seemed so deep, relatable, and most of all real. The over-the-top visuals and set pieces set the stage for me wanting to become an artist and speak in a visual medium. To say it’s the most important movie of my life is an understatement.

Beyond the impact it had on me, it’s simply the greatest movie ever made. It takes ideas and characters that were introduced in A New Hope and expands on them in a huge way. Every major character took a big leap forward. Vader, Han, Luke, and Leia all became multi-faceted characters. New iconic characters were introduced (Lando Calrissian, Boba Fett, and Yoda) who would be as popular today as they were 40 years ago (look at the popularity of The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda). All leading to the greatest revelation in movie history: “No, I Am Your Father,” by Darth Vader.

All this wrapped around two magnificent battle pieces to open (Hoth) and close the film (Cloud City) where the bad guys actually win. That and the fact movie goers had to wait three years for the next part added to the mystique of the film. Hands down, the most important and favorite movie of my life.

INSPIRATION Boom couldn’t remember the scene I wanted him to act out with the toys, so he sat down to watch it on a phone.

Madeline Vega