Interview- Savanna and Jamie

When was the first time you watched Star Wars?

Savanna: Oh gosh, I actually don’t remember seeing Star Wars for the first time because it was so long ago. I was born and raised on the saga. My mom grew up with the original films and loved them dearly but, unfortunately, my dad was not (and still isn’t) a Star Wars fan. When my brother and I came along, my mom immediately sat us in front of the TV to watch A New Hope and we were both hooked. I've been swinging a lightsaber ever since I could walk!

Jamie: It was New Year’s Eve of 2010/ opening hours of 2011. My family likes to watch movies into the New Year together, and my dad decided to stick in Episode IV. Best movie night ever.

Out of the Original Trilogy, which episode is your favorite?

Savanna: Episode V is my favorite out of the original trilogy just because it has a flawless storyline. It’s got everything- from romance to action to drama. The “I am your father” reveal shocked audiences around the world and became a huge turning point in Star Wars. I don’t think any movie could top Episode V! Plus, The Empire Strikes Back also introduces one of my very favorite characters, Boba Fett, into the trilogy!

Jamie:I get asked this a lot, and I honestly have not been able to really pick one. I know a lot of people pick ESB but all three have the same effect on me. I like all three; they all go together perfectly. So, they’re all my favorite.

If you could spend the day with any character from the Original Trilogy, who would it be?

Savanna: Without a second thought, Han Solo! Who wouldn’t want to spend a day with that smoking hot scoundrel?!

Jamie: Han and Chewbacca (can’t have one without the other)! I’d love to sit in the Millennium cock pit as they make the jump to light speed!

Did you watch any of the episodes from the Prequel Trilogy including The Phantom Menace in 3D in theaters?

Savanna: Yes, I saw all of the prequels in theaters but, again, I do not remember seeing Episodes I and II just because I was so young. However, I do have a vivid memory of seeing Revenge of the Sith in theaters because I was around age 10. In fact, I can remember coming home from the movie theater that day and acting out Count Dooku’s death scene with my brother! Of course, I had to go see TPM in 3D when it was released earlier this year…mostly for the fan experience. Hopefully the rest of the Star Wars films will be shown in 3D too!

Jamie: I did get to see TPM in 3D! It’s on my life bucket list to see all six movies in 3D.

 Which episode from the Prequel Trilogy is your favorite?

Savanna: Definitely Episode III! Episodes I and II are painful for me to watch. I’m not a big fan of Natalie Portman’s acting in either films so I’d much rather watch ROTS because it’s full of a good, meaty plot with tons of twists. As a huge clone fan, my favorite part is Order 66 when the troopers turn on their Jedi generals. Such an emotional movie!

Jamie: Revenge of the Sith, easily. I actually really enjoyed The Phantom Menace as well, but Revenge of the Sith is my favorite. It ties everything together, Emperor Palpatine is awesome and Obi-Wan is at his best!

Who would win, General Grievous vs. Darth Maul?

Savanna: Neither. Darth Maul would just come back alive after getting chopped in half and Grievous would continue to run away. Ha ha! I don’t like either of those characters. Can we just pretend Cad Bane showed up and took them both out in a fight?!

Jamie: Oh, wow. I suppose I’d put my money on General Grievous. He wields four lightsabers and is pretty darn good!

What are your two most annoying characters in the Star Wars Saga?

Savanna: Easy question for me…I hate (with a passion) Jar Jar Binks and Lux Bonteri. Gahhh, they both annoy the heck out of me! Jar Jar is always babbling just to hear his own idiotic voice and Lux is just up to no good with Ahsoka Tano. I also think that Zirro the Hutt is an annoying character because his voice is irritating. Other than that, I love many Star Wars characters. It’s just those few that I can’t stand!

Jamie: Jar-Jar Binks.  He’s annoying, he detracts from the saga. He’s the character that my non-Star Wars friends mimic when making fun of Star Wars, and that hurts, because, yeah, Jar-Jar is pretty bad. And I hate how he’s used as a tool to make fun of Star Wars when really they should notice all the other cool things about it. But nope, Jar-Jar is pretty bad so that must mean the rest of Star Wars is bad too.

And the other one would be Anakin Skywalker. While’s he’s good in ROTS and cute in TPM, he’s nothing but annoyingly disgusting in AOTC. He’s whines waaaay more than Luke ever did, he was very disrespectful to Obi-Wan (whom I can be protective of), he was quite prideful and he was quite inappropriate to Padme even after she asked him to stop. These things weight out any ‘good’ stuff in his character for me.

And, no, I don’t consider C-3PO annoying. Sue me.

List your top ten favorite characters.

Savanna: Cad Bane, Commander Wolffe, Han Solo, Pre Vizsla, Boba Fett, Ki-Adi Mundi, Zam Wessel, Commander Gree, Yoda, and Plo Koon. However, Cad Bane and Commander Wolffe probably tie for my all time favorite characters. I love them both for different reasons…mostly for their epic outfits and no-nonsense personalities.

Jamie: Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, C-3PO and R2-D2, Emperor Palpatine, Obi-Wan, and Qui-Gon Gin

If you could dress up as any Star Wars character, who would it be?

Savanna: IF?! He he, I actually do dress up as Star Wars characters! In the past, I’ve dressed as Princess Leia in her A New Hope dress but I also have 3 different Jedi costumes. I’m currently researching how to make a Zam Wessel costume. For it to be 501^st Legion approved, it will take me a long time (and lots of money) to complete but, I’m determined to make this happen!

Jamie: Darth Vader; although, I have dressed up as him quite a bit already, so…. A Jedi costume, I suppose. With a robe, of course.

Besides Basic, what language would you speak?

Savanna: Greedo’s language (would that be Rodian?). Then I could act out his death scene and “Han Shot First” with a friend.

Jamie: As long as I could understand anything Wookies were saying, I’d be happy with just Basic.

Who is your favorite Bounty Hunter, Boba Fett or Jango Fett?

Savanna: Mmm, out of those 2 choices, I’d have to go with Boba. He’s got a more mysterious history and interesting life story. I wasn’t happy with either of their fates in the movies but, both are still epic characters.

Jamie: Boba Fett ALL the way!

Who is your favorite villain?

Savanna: That’s a very tough question for me! I have a thing for the villains in Star Wars…it’s hard to pick just one. I’d love to say Darth Vader but, ehhh, he’s not my all time favorite. I’d have to go with Cad Bane (can you tell I like him a lot?) just because he’s so diverse and serious villain. I mean, Bane shot a stranger just because he stole his favorite hat! Hardcore bad guy right there…I love it! 

Jamie: Darth Vader of course. There will never be a more epic villain in film making. Ever. End of sentence. Exclamation mark.

Is Star Wars your favorite movie?

Savanna: Yes, Star Wars has always been and will always be my favorite movie. There are so many wonderful things in my life that have spiraled from Star Wars. I do have other favorite movies that I love almost as much as Star Wars though. They include Indiana Jones, Sunset Boulevard, and The Avengers.

Jamie: Yes, it is one of my favorites (I don’t actually have a decided ‘favorite movie’ because it’s changing every couple months, but Star Wars is certainly in and will remain in the top three!)

Savanna's Bio:

I’m Savanna from Pandas, Lightsabers and Cameras, oh my!! I’ve been blogging on PLC for just over a year about my passions for pandas, Star Wars, and photography. I honestly can’t remember a time when I wasn’t surrounded by Star Wars stuff. My brother Chase was always watching the movies, playing with action figures, and building LEGO sets. I became a “diehard” fan about 2 years ago when I met Ashley Eckstein for the first time. She really inspired me to find my love for Star Wars and embrace being a female fan. I love to meet other fangirls through online sources like blogging and in person at conventions. My favorite Star Wars event is Disney’s Star Wars Weekends. It’s an annual occurrence at the Hollywood Studios for fans to meet celebrities from the Star Wars movies and Clone Wars television show. I love to make all sorts of costumes and outfits to wear at this event in my spare time. Definitely head on over to www.pandasabercamera.blogspot.com and check out my blog! 

Jamie's Bio:

I’m Jamie. A Star Wars and superhero fangirl. An animal squeezer. A thunder-loving puddle splasher. A obsessive reader and watcher of all things mystery (and a die-hard Sherlockian). A book lover. A writer of short stories and funny little novels. Oh, and I’m the author of this blog, Through Two Blue Eyes. Drop by sometime, eh?