From the stirring opening bars to themes tied to characters, sci-fi and classical traditions influence the musical language of ‘Star Wars.’
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Used for new Star Wars films
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Chewie on this: Local cantinas beef up their menus with ‘Star Wars’-themed items
Dark Side Sundae anyone?
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Some Mainers you may know share their thoughts and memories of ‘Star Wars’ through the years
Humorist Tim Sample, WBLM morning host Herb Ivy, TV news anchor Shannon Moss, Portland Poet Laureate Gibson Fay-Leblanc, and visual effects supervisor Eric Saindon talk about what ‘Star Wars’ means to them.
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Three generations of Alex Irvine’s family share a love of all things ‘Star Wars’
Irvine, a fantasy and science fiction writer, was introduced to ‘Star Wars’ by his dad, told ‘Star Wars’ bedtime stories to his children, and now is taking his whole family to see ‘The Force Awakens.’
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Serious ‘Star Wars’ collectors share their treasures
Like picking a favorite on-screen moment, choosing just one is a challenge.
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In 1977, ‘Star Wars’ was an original
Read reviews from critics for the first film in the saga.
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A guide to the ‘Star Wars’ galaxy
An A-Z of the characters, the places, the saga.
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Daisy Ridley may be more brave in ‘Star Wars’ than real life
The British-born actress went through months of physical training for the role of Rey.
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How ‘Star Wars’ John Boyega got Iron Man as a mentor
The British-born actor was a massive fan of the films when he was cast for the seventh movie in the series.