User:Fellmatt

Hello !!!
My name is Matt Fell, 19, an avid Star Wars fan for longer than I can remember studying English and History at Kent University, England. My main interest in the topic we're all here to see is the films, favorites ranking : The Empire Strikes Back, A New Hope, Return of the Jedi, Revenge of the Sith, The Phantom Menace and deserving last... Attack of the Clones. Apart from that I love the novels and when I get the time the games (KOTOR's, Dark Forces and Tie Fighter aallllll the way). Being a studier of Literature the novels get my most thought especially The New Jedi Order and beyond.

The Reasons behind the geek...
I have a bad habit of refering to Star Wars during both English and History seminars, is this because I'm obsessed? It's because it is the best symbolic portrayal of Western history and influences. From the vast political issues of the series to the effect of Eastern philosophies into the universe. Star Wars is a universe in which we can loose ourselves and messure all around with a fictional backdrop with clear morals and heroes with lines between right and wrong drawn from the mistakes of our very human past. Not only that its pure and utter escapism and has Wookies and swords made out of crystal light!

What upsets my balance.
Unfortunately I'm not a fan of the Legacy comic strip which I've started reading. The stips are well drawn and have some great ideas such as the new Empire which I was suprised to find the most enjoyable concept, particularly the Impirial Knights. However the whole plot line I find unoriginal with the focus on another Skywalker not too disimilar to a certain Chosen one and yet another destruction of the Jedi Order. Also knowing the fate of the Galactic Alliance post Yuuzhan Vong War annoyes me slightly and takes the edge of events in the Legacy of the Force series.

I also dislike how parts of the E.U overshadow events in the films such as the lead up to the Yuuzhan Vong Invasion which recieves too much plot time in my eyes, reducing the events in the film. I'd say more needs to be made of the importance of the choices of the film characters in defining the outcome of all that would happen later.

Things strong in The Force...
I'm a sucker for the following character:

Boba Fett Corran Horn Kyle Katarn Jacen Solo Jaina Solo (In regards to her I sink to my lowest fan-thoughts...the shame) HK-47 Thrawn

Author wise, no one throws a plot like Zahn whilst Stackpole for great Star Wars moments, Luceno for the feel of the universe and Kathy Tyers for good character work and the best writen female characters I've ever read, Balance Point - an utter pleasure to read.