She Treads Softly: Star Wars

Friday, March 20, 2009

Star Wars

Star Wars Marathon Time:

The Phantom Menace
Attack of the Clones
Revenge of the Sith

Star Wars
The Empire Strikes Back
Return of the Jedi

3 comments:

Memories of yesterday said...: I would so be there and bring popcorn. We have them, but no one else here wants to watch that many movies in a row. :D; March 20, 2009 at 4:15 PM
Lori L said...: You are always welcome to join us!; March 20, 2009 at 10:18 PM
Memories of yesterday said...: Oh I wish! Have youever realized how many lines are repeated through the different movies? I have wanted to watch all of them specifically listening for these, yet I have not done it as of yet. ROFL I'm SUCH a geek!; March 21, 2009 at 8:37 PM

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