more on clones: alex has an intellectual take, some parts of which, i feel, are more respectable than others. (jar jar = sartre? come on). clearly he has the creds ("i stopped counting how many times i've seen star wars when i hit 100") and i respect his analysis. but i will not back down from my position that h. christiansen simply is not good, at least in this movie. as though he graduated from aaron spelling's skool of acting, his range extends from Sulk to Throw Tantrum, from Quiver to Smoulder. the times when he's acceptable are when he's downplaying. to his credit, his delivery of "yes, master" was excellent.

four word film reviews, via kat, produces these priceless capsules. my favorites: "lucas poops, everyone applauds" "'dawson's creek' in space" and "yoda's diability benefits withdrawn."