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Galactic gasbag: Beneath all the pseudo-mythic Joseph Campbell hogwash, the roots of George Lucas' empire lie not in "The Odyssey" but in classic and pulp 20th century sci-fi.; By Steven Hart Apr 10, 2002
"The Phantom Edit": How one "Star Wars" fan nearly fixed the "Episode 1" disaster, and why George Lucas is indirectly stoking another kind of digital revolution.; By Daniel Kraus Nov 5, 2001
Mary Kay Bergman: The voice of Wendy Testaburger, Mayor McDaniels and Ms. Crabtree dies at 38.; By Andy Dehnart Nov 19, 1999
Meesa like Web talk?: Stand aside Swedish Chef, Jar Jar Binks translates the Net.; By Jamais Cascio Jun 23, 1999
"Star Wars" Central: Salon stories inspired by the world's most popular science-fiction fairy tale.; By Salon Staff Jun 22, 1999
Looking for life in all the wrong places: Thanks to snorefests like the Umbilical Brothers' "Thwack," comedy is deader than Lester Bangs -- and someone is not amused.; By Cintra Wilson Jun 16, 1999
What's wrong (and right) with "The Phantom Menace": A science-fiction author scours the new "Star Wars" film for signs of intelligent life.; By David Brin Jun 15, 1999
"Star Wars" despots vs. "Star Trek" populists: Why is George Lucas peddling an elitist, anti-democratic agenda under the guise of escapist fun?; By David Brin Jun 15, 1999
Jar Jar mania must die!: The Village Voice takes Jar Jar theorizing too far; a quasi-national alternative glossy editor's cri de coeur; new theories on love and marriage.; By Jenn Shreve Jun 11, 1999
Jar Jar Binks on the cover of Rolling Stone?: The magazine turns out to be the only institution in the world that thinks Jar Jar is hip.; By Bill Wyman Jun 9, 1999
I was a Jar Jar jackass: How a "Star Wars" fan took aim at a despised Gungan and discovered the power of grass-roots Net campaigning.; By Steve Wilson Jun 8, 1999
Pres. Rodham? Pres. Rodham Clinton? Pres. Phantom Rodham?: Is Hillary ready to say "My turn"? Is Jar Jar an extraterrestrial Stepin Fetchit? Is Reagan soon to be a major license plate?; By Amy Reiter May 28, 1999
Yoda baby, meet Austin Powers: Live, from the Shagadelic Siance! It's the jamming Jedi master with the mystic mod mojo!; By R. Lee Sullivan May 20, 1999
The spirit is willing, but the Force is weak: Finally, "The Phantom Menace." "Star Wars" fans deserve better.; By Charles Taylor May 19, 1999
The medieval mind of George Lucas: Though he draws on our century's pop culture for his raw material, his vision arises from the Middle Ages.; By Jim Paul May 18, 1999
Star what?: 10 reasons not to see "The Phantom Menace."; By Toby Young May 14, 1999
Pundits in the limelight: Political consultants make for better copy than the candidates; one writer's Brontk-inspired hell; enough with the "enough with 'Star Wars'" stories!; By Jenn Shreve May 14, 1999
Father figure: Director Irvin Kershner, the unknown wizard behind "The Empire Strikes Back," talks about being Darth Vader, working with George Lucas and making the best "Star Wars" film.; By Michael Sragow May 13, 1999
20th century boy: It's Ewan McGregor's old-time Hollywood charm that's making him a big-time Hollywood star.; By Stephanie Zacharek May 12, 1999
Decorating for Communists!: The Seattle Weekly combines politics and home and garden advice; Baltimore reporters explore the origins of movie trailers.; By Jenn Shreve Apr 30, 1999
Brief reports and tidbits from the Info-Sphere: "South Park" spoof: Oh my God, they killed "Star Wars"! - For sale: One wizard and 2 million pieces of gold - Intel eludes the antitrust maelstrom - Where are the Pathfinders of yesteryear?; By Salon Tech Writers Mar 8, 1999
21st Log:: By Andrew Leonard Nov 16, 1998

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