Libertyville, IL
March 9, 2007
Story and Photos by Chris Spice (Darth Spice)
ST.COM IN
THE MOVIES For
the past few weeks there has been quite a buzz about two fan-films
that have been getting quite a bit of attention in the Star Wars
Universe. Several weeks ago members of Sandtroopers.com were
recruited by Cris Macht to be a part of a fan documentary entitled A
Force Among Us, tonight I got to taste just a little bit of the
Force at the Lake County Film Festival in Libertyville, IL when I
attended the premiere of A Great Disturbance.
The
organizers of the event weren’t really aware of the wrath of Vader’s
Fist, therefore TK 737 and I filled a late, last minute request and
a couple other non-501st costumers showed up as well. For those of
you not familiar or haven’t heard very much about this disturbance,
it’s a very interesting “mockumentary” that took place during
Celebration III. The film directs focus to five superfans that are
attending the Star Wars party of a lifetime.
Phil
Rawls, Lee Sagowitz, Doug Crawford, Derek Alberts and “Smitty” Smith
embark on a journey that I’m sure we can all relate to. I’ve also
heard some grumbling that the film makes too much fun or takes
unnecessary shots at Star Wars fans. After now seeing the film twice
I’d have to say if you feel that way you take this hobby and
yourself way too serious. It is really easy to relate these
characters to someone you know in the collecting world and if you
can’t find the humor in this film you must be smoking death sticks.
The actors do an extremely good job and if you give it a chance you
just might find yourself laughing hysterically. I was also very
impressed with the first look at A Force Among Us as well and very
much look forward to attending that premiere too! United We
Find.
PHOTO GALLERY To see the photo gallery
containing 14 photos click
here.
For
the past few weeks there has been quite a buzz about two fan-films
that have been getting quite a bit of attention in the Star Wars
Universe. Several weeks ago members of Sandtroopers.com were
recruited by Cris Macht to be a part of a fan documentary entitled A
Force Among Us, tonight I got to taste just a little bit of the
Force at the Lake County Film Festival in Libertyville, IL when I
attended the premiere of A Great Disturbance.
The
organizers of the event weren’t really aware of the wrath of Vader’s
Fist, therefore TK 737 and I filled a late, last minute request and
a couple other non-501st costumers showed up as well. For those of
you not familiar or haven’t heard very much about this disturbance,
it’s a very interesting “mockumentary” that took place during
Celebration III. The film directs focus to five superfans that are
attending the Star Wars party of a lifetime.
Phil
Rawls, Lee Sagowitz, Doug Crawford, Derek Alberts and “Smitty” Smith
embark on a journey that I’m sure we can all relate to. I’ve also
heard some grumbling that the film makes too much fun or takes
unnecessary shots at Star Wars fans. After now seeing the film twice
I’d have to say if you feel that way you take this hobby and
yourself way too serious. It is really easy to relate these
characters to someone you know in the collecting world and if you
can’t find the humor in this film you must be smoking death sticks.
The actors do an extremely good job and if you give it a chance you
just might find yourself laughing hysterically. I was also very
impressed with the first look at A Force Among Us as well and very
much look forward to attending that premiere too! United We
Find.