Star Wars is fast becoming a holiday tradition here at Fiction Unbound. Two years ago, J.J. Abrams brightened the Christmas season and saved the franchise with The Force Awakens, a fresh if sometimes overly self-conscious reboot that, despite its flaws, went a long way toward undoing the damage done by Episodes I-III and the “Special Edition” releases of Episodes IV-VI.
Last year, Rogue One showed us how an original, compelling new storyline could change our appreciation of the Star Wars canon for the better. We even selected an appropriately themed Yule log to commemorate the new tradition.
This year, as we take a break to spend time with friends and family (and to see The Last Jedi, of course!), we’ve decided to share an ancient relic from the Star Wars universe, one that reminds us the Force must always be in balance: light and darkness, good and evil, life and death, good filmmaking and the Star Wars Holiday Special.
Happy holidays, and happy Life Day! And don't forget to check back January 5, 2o18 for our review of The Last Jedi.
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