The first episode of the prequels—Episode I-The Phantom Menace—provoked no small degree of scorn and infamy for the unfortunate cultural stereotyping in characters like Watto, Jar-Jar, and the entire delegation of the Trade Federation. Hey, we’re all in favor of a “big tent” universe—but with a bit more understanding and sensitivity.
A Star is Reborn: 10 Suggestions for the New Star Wars Movies
With Disney preparing to re-launch the 'Star Wars' franchise, TIME offers some helpful suggestions to the filmmakers
A More Nuanced Presentation of Alien Races
Full List
A Star is Reborn
- Wars and Rememberance
- When Charting the Future, Look to the Past
- Not Everything Should Be Held Sacred
- Keep the Galactic Politics to a Minimum
- Do Anything to Keep John Williams Working on the Movies
- No More Kid Characters
- A Writer Who Understands the Star Wars Universe
- More Scoundrels
- A More Nuanced Presentation of Alien Races
- A Return to Dirt and Grime
- More Light-Hearted Moments