Seeing my nephew getting into Star Wars reminded me of my first time seeing Star Wars as a young child. I don't remember much since I was only six, but I do remember little pieces here and there that helped me take my first steps into Geekdom. I think any Star Wars fan out there will remember their first viewing of Star Wars wether you watched it on the big screen, used the VCR, or The Phantom Menace was your first Star Wars movie, it remains a special childhood memory.
My first viewing of Star Wars came when my parents rented a VCR out of our local grocery store. That was a long time ago, when people rented their movies from video stores. I chuckle thinking how easy it is for us to download movies and TV shows today. I remember my days of trying to get the stupid VCR to record my Star Trek episodes followed by the horror when someone recorded over my show. Dark days those were.
My first viewing of Star Wars came when my parents rented a VCR out of our local grocery store. That was a long time ago, when people rented their movies from video stores. I chuckle thinking how easy it is for us to download movies and TV shows today. I remember my days of trying to get the stupid VCR to record my Star Trek episodes followed by the horror when someone recorded over my show. Dark days those were.
At any rate my parents not only rented a VCR, but the very first movie they watched on their first VCR was Star Wars. I remember various clips from the movies not the whole movies themselves. I do remember how much I loved Chewbacca. Who doesn't enjoy Chewbacca flinging a Stormtrooper across a room? His growl fascinated me, and for some reason I decided that farts sounded just like Chewbacca, you know when he growls. Hence forth today in my family we call farts Wookies.
Another character that absolutely held my attention was the giant fat Jabba the Hutt. He was creepy enough to be interesting to a six year old, yet not too scary that I couldn't watch him. The thing that fascinated me was that he ate frogs out of a bowl and when he sent his slave girl down the hole, wow scary. He was a giant worm and so totally awesome and gross at the same time. Today, Jabba remains one of my favorite Star Wars baddies.
It wasn't until George Lucas released the originals again in the 90's that I really started getting into Star Wars. Mom wanted me to bring my grades up, and she told me that if I did, she would purchase the Star Wars set for me. I did manage to bring my grades up and kept them up, so she also bought me the Star Wars The Special Edition with all of the new chages George Lucas made. My grades went downhill again after that since George Lucas hadn't released any more movies. ;)
It is wonderful seeing my nephew enjoy Star Wars. I love seeing his fascination with C-3PO and R2-D2 or as he calls him "the Alien." I find joy watching him use his plastic lightsaber trying to copy Obi Wan's moves in the movie. I also caught him trying to talk like Darth Vader. The greatest joy came when I over heard him tell his Mommy as she was tucking him into bed; "Mommy, I love Star Wars." That just melts my heart. I hope he will remember his first time watching Star Wars, and if not, I have pictures!
Another character that absolutely held my attention was the giant fat Jabba the Hutt. He was creepy enough to be interesting to a six year old, yet not too scary that I couldn't watch him. The thing that fascinated me was that he ate frogs out of a bowl and when he sent his slave girl down the hole, wow scary. He was a giant worm and so totally awesome and gross at the same time. Today, Jabba remains one of my favorite Star Wars baddies.
It wasn't until George Lucas released the originals again in the 90's that I really started getting into Star Wars. Mom wanted me to bring my grades up, and she told me that if I did, she would purchase the Star Wars set for me. I did manage to bring my grades up and kept them up, so she also bought me the Star Wars The Special Edition with all of the new chages George Lucas made. My grades went downhill again after that since George Lucas hadn't released any more movies. ;)
It is wonderful seeing my nephew enjoy Star Wars. I love seeing his fascination with C-3PO and R2-D2 or as he calls him "the Alien." I find joy watching him use his plastic lightsaber trying to copy Obi Wan's moves in the movie. I also caught him trying to talk like Darth Vader. The greatest joy came when I over heard him tell his Mommy as she was tucking him into bed; "Mommy, I love Star Wars." That just melts my heart. I hope he will remember his first time watching Star Wars, and if not, I have pictures!
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