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Muppets and celebrities: Those trippy puppets have had some really strange encounters through the years.; By David Puner Feb 21, 2007
When did the force leave you?: Salon staffers explain why they left that distant "Star Wars" galaxy far, far behind.; May 18, 2005
Embracing the dark side of the brand: I'm an accessory to mass-marketing crime: I actually encourage my son's obsession with Legos and "Star Wars."; By Andrew Leonard May 18, 2005
Rewriting the script: Unlike the current occupant of the White House, Reagan was willing to improvise on the far-right script, which is what ultimately saved his presidency.; By Sidney Blumenthal Jun 10, 2004
The rich got richer: The Reagan economy was mediocre, and his economists' ideas were a muddle.; By James K. Galbraith Jun 8, 2004
Why blockbuster flicks suck: A new documentary on the Trio cable network sums up 30 years of big budgets, blitzkrieg marketing, bad scripts and Kevin Costner.; By Heather Havrilesky Mar 15, 2003
J.R.R. Tolkien -- enemy of progress: "The Lord of the Rings" is lovingly crafted, seductive -- and profoundly backward-looking. Why not look at things through the Dark Lord's eye for a change?; By David Brin Dec 17, 2002
Showdown in cyberspace: Star Wars vs. The Sims: If online role-playing games are ever going to break out of the hardcore gamer ghetto, they'll have to do more than please the geeks.; By Wagner James Au Jul 9, 2002
"Star Wars": Who cares about "Attack of the Clones"? After reinventing popcorn cinema with his giddy space western, George Lucas can do whatever he wants.; By Brian Libby May 28, 2002
Letters: But we love "Star Wars"!: Readers respond to Stephanie Zacharek's "Attack of the Clones" review. Plus: "X-Files" fans gripe one last time.; May 23, 2002
Spaghetti space wars of 1979: Christopher Plummer and David Hasselhoff in "Starcrash"! Topless Bond girls in "The Humanoid" (directed by "George Lewis")! A viewer's guide to the delirious Italian "Star Wars" rip-offs of the late '70s.; By John Gorenfeld May 21, 2002
"Hardware Wars": The movie, the legend, the household appliances: An obscure Bay Area filmmaker launched an empire in 1977. No, not that one. Fluke Starbucker, Oggie Ben Doggie, Ham Salad and Princess Anne-Droid are back in a "special edition" of the original Lucas spoof.; By Bob Calhoun May 21, 2002
In space, no one can hear you groan: The soul-deadening string of clichés that is "Attack of the Clones" must immediately be shot beyond Pluto where it can do no harm.; By Stephanie Zacharek May 16, 2002
Turn-on: George Lucas is still a virgin, and he wants his audience in the same stricken state.; By David Thomson May 9, 2002
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
Blowing the whistle on bad science: Former missile tester Nira Schwartz says Star Wars doesn't work. Now Congress is beginning to listen.; By Arianna Huffington Mar 14, 2002
Slavish fans! Desperate accusations!: Readers say: Keep your storm troopers away from our hobbits!; Jan 18, 2002
Forget the Force -- "The Lord" rules!: I, too, once loved "Star Wars." Then I grew up and learned to appreciate "The Lord of the Rings."; By Eric Lipton Jan 18, 2002
"Lord of the Rings" vs. "Star Wars": Peter Jackson's glorified video trivia game doesn't hold up to the grandly human epic that defined a generation.; By Jean Tang Jan 9, 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
Affleck admits: I "did canoodle" Courtney Love!: Ben's adventure at a "celebrity petting zoo." Plus: Anne Heche's "re-entry into the world of heterosexuality"; By Amy Reiter Aug 31, 2001
"Star Wars" wars: Two bizarre battles orbit the Lucas empire -- one involves Hooters; Cruise will attend Kidman's premiere. Plus: Liberace's cuff links and marijuana on Broadway!; By Amy Reiter Aug 1, 2001
We never saw this coming: Britney says she's tossing the innocence routine; Tom Hanks is still talking about World War II; Charlie Sheen to sell bachelor pad. Plus: Sex-book deal too sticky for Cattrall.; By Amy Reiter Jul 17, 2001
Missile defense goes global: Bush seeks to woo Europe while violating our hallmark arms control agreement with Russia. Analysts react to the president's speech.; By Fiona Morgan May 2, 2001
Say it with chocolate -- from 500 yards: Pamela Anderson's stalker just wanted to give her idol something sweet; Britney's got a novel on the way! Plus: Leonardo ain't fat -- he's acting!; By Amy Reiter Mar 19, 2001

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