Film 365/365, Day 365/365 – Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

Awesome.  For me this is the best one, and it has nothing to do with the Ewoks, who are cool by the way.  The reason this is the best one is the scenes at Jabba's palace, excellent.  It's just a shame that Boba Fett got wasted so soon.  We finally get to see Luke as a Jedi and he kicks ass.  What is not to love.

Synopsis:  The Empire has begun the construction of a second Death Star, Luke needs to rescue Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt and then needs to find a way to stop the Empire once and for all.  The Emperor however has taken an interest in Luke and wishes to turn him to the dark side and make him his new weapon.

Film 364/365, Day 365/365 – Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

Another excellent film and a brilliant way to continue the story.  This is much darker than A New Hope as hope is crushed and revelations change the characters dynamics.  The characters are still excellent and when you watch the series from one to six it gives it a whole new dynamic as the story is now primarily about Darth Vader.  Excellent.

Synopsis:  Angry following the destruction of the Death Star the empire continues to hunt down the rebels.  Luke travels to a distant world to find a great Jedi master to train him in the ways of the Jedi.  But can the rebels avoid Darth Vader for ever?

Film 363/365, Day 365/365 – Star Wars: A New Hope

This is the ultimate adventure story and even though it was made in 1977 the special effects are still fantastic.  I could watch this over and over again just simply brilliant and one of the greatest stories ever told.  I love it.

Synopsis:  Young farmhand Luke Skywalker is growing tired of his boring life and wants to join the rebellion against the evil Empire.  Then when his family are killed by the Empire as they search for some droids Luke gets his wish and goes on a mission to save a Princess.

Film 360/365, Day 364/365 – Star Wars: The Phantom Menace

Not the best addition to the Star Wars franchise but it's not nearly as bad as some people would make out.  Sure, there are some rubbish characters, Jar Jar Binks, and the better ones were not used nearly enough, Darth Maul.  It has everything you would expect from a Star Wars film, great music and fantastic special effects.

Synopsis:  When the Trade Federation creates a blockade stopping any craft from leaving or going to the peaceful planet of Naboo the Galactic Empire sends two Jedi to resolve the conflict unaware that the Sith, their ancient enemy, has reappeared and are orchestrating things.

Film 327/365, Day 345/365 – Time Bandits

Surreal fantasy adventure with dark humour from the minds of Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam.  This is quite unlike anything that gets made now which is a real shame because this is a very entertaining film.  It is however quite likely to split opinions, much like Monty Python, you either get it or you don’t.

Synopsis:  A young boy gets caught up with a group of time travelling dwarves who are determined to steal treasure throughout history.  They are using a map they stole from their employer, the Supreme Being, to navigate through time.  Evil however also would like to get its hands on the map!