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Korkiakoski, I. (Iida). "Yoda the powerful Jedi Master:perception of the character of Yoda in five of the first six Star Wars films." Bachelor's thesis, University of Oulu, 2017. http://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:oulu-201706082641.

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The main aim of my research is to analyze the character of Yoda’s perception of others and himself, and other characters’ perception of him in two of the three original Star Wars trilogy films and all three of the prequel films. In my thesis, I used methods of film analysis, as well as discourse analysis. I analyzed the perceptions individually in different scenes from each film. The conclusions of my research are that the character of Yoda is a very central and significant character, and other characters, as well as himself, perceive him as wise and powerful. Although, Yoda is a powerful character, he is very humble, and values other character’s opinions and words<br>Tutkimukseni päätavoitteena on analysoida Yodan käsitystä muista hahmoista sekä hänestä itsestään että muiden hahmojen käsitystä Yodasta, kahdessa kolmesta alkuperäisestä Star Wars -elokuvasta sekä kaikissa kolmessa esiosaelokuvassa. Työssäni käytin elokuva-analyysin menetelmiä sekä diskurssianalyysiä. Analysoin käsityksiä erikseen jokaisesta elokuvasta eri kohtauksissa. Tutkimukseni johtopäätökset ovat, että Yoda on hyvin keskeinen ja merkittävä hahmo, ja muut hahmot, samoin kuin Yoda itse, pitävät häntä viisaana ja voimakkaana. Vaikka Yoda onkin voimakas hahmo, hän on hyvin nöyrä ja arvostaa muiden hahmojen mielipiteitä ja sanoja
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Botha, Jacqueline. "The myth is with us : Star Wars, Jung's archetypes, and the journey of the mythic hero." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10019/506.

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Tatlock, Melissa S. "From Titanic to Star Wars : a Derridean deconstructive analysis of the minimization of violence in the 25 top grossing films of all-time /." Halifax, N.S. : Saint Mary's University, 2009.

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Cloutier, Caroline. "Le discours sur la ville dans les films d'anticipation." Master's thesis, Université Laval, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11794/28613.

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Johansson, Martin. "Bibeln: En Star Wars Saga : En hermeneutisk tolkning av kristna inslag inom Star Wars." Thesis, Karlstads universitet, Fakulteten för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap (from 2013), 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kau:diva-71616.

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Religious elements are not uncommon in the field of popular culture, especially regarding movies, and the Star Wars series have implemented all sorts of different religious themes and religious symbolisms, almost as a sort of religious melting pot. This work, however, seeks to isolate and focus on a singular religious tradition. This essay aims to examine if, and what kinds of Christian elements are present in the first Star Wars trilogy. To determine what kind of religious and Christian elements that are present in the source material, which consist of the three original Star Wars films, episode IV through VI. The films were analyzed by using a hermeneutic theory and method, which would allow an interpretation of elements in the films which later could be considered religious and directly Christian, by connecting them to direct and indirect connotations in the Bible and Christian theology like that of Martin Luther. The results of the analysis show a few different kinds of Christian elements to be found in the first three movies. The results consist of: Names and symbols, Christian thematic in scenes and three overarching themes, salvation, Luke Skywalker as a messiah’s character, and different interpretations of the Force. An example of the results is regarding Martin Luther and sola fide and how that connection can be made to Star Wars. In the scene where this connection is made, we see our protagonist Luke Skywalker, using faith, and faith alone do destroy the Death Star, thereby redeeming not only himself but also the rebel alliance, which in turn can be likened as a symbol for the resurrection of Christ.
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Fjällström, Robin. "Filmklipparens roll i Star Wars : Kraften i actionsekvenser." Thesis, Högskolan Dalarna, Ljud- och musikproduktion, 2017. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:du-26303.

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Målet med denna studie är att undersöka om det finns några principer för hur actionsekvenser är klippta och om utvecklingen av ny klippteknik ändrat på sättet man klipper actionsekvenser i Star Wars eller om man arbetar för att behålla och återskapa samma emotionella klippkänsla som i de äldre filmerna. Studien är genomförd i form av två stycken analysmetoder, den första metoden bygger på Berry Salt's analysmetod för att få ut statistik över hur actionsekvenserna är klippta, genom att se hur många klipp det är i en sekvens och dela antal klipp med tiden som sekvensen utspelar sig under, på så sätt får man ut en så kallad "average shot lenght" (ASL). Den andra metoden är en bildanalys där jag undersöker hur man har arbetat med dramaturgin och informationen man ger publiken. Undersökningens ramverk bygger på Dancygers  (2011) kriterier för en actionssekvens och det innebär i korthet att en actionsekvens ska innehålla identifikation, excitation, en konfilkt och intensifiering för att en actionsekvens ska räknas som en actionsekvens. Undersökningens resultat visar på att de actionsekvenser som ingått i studien skiljer sig åt. Men det finns en del genomgående principer som gäller samtliga sekvenser och de är att varje bild ska ge information om var man befinner sig, vad det är som händer och vad som kommer att hända i nästa bild. Ur min studie kan man se att sekvenserna skiljer sig i tid, antal klipp och hur lång ASL varje sekvens har. Med hjälp av klippningen ska man ge publiken den information som dem behöver för att förstå berättelsen som projiceras framför dom. Utgår man ifrån hur Star Wars filmerna är klippta i en bransch som utvecklats under 40 år, då ser man hur man använt sig av en liknande klippteknik för att fånga publikens uppmärksamhet, föra berättelsen framåt och ge publiken rätt information.
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Pontén, Joon. "The final final final cut : Fan edits och hur de samverkar med filmindustrin." Thesis, Stockholms universitet, Institutionen för mediestudier, 2011. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:su:diva-77200.

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Begreppet ”fan edits” betecknar filmer som klipps om av fans, vilka är missnöjda med hur en adaption för vita duken som gjorts. I min uppsats vill jag påvisa dels hur samspelet mellan fans och filmmakare/filmbolag sett och ser ut, dels försöka klargöra varför copyright/fair use är så knepigt att applicera på området.
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Wagenheim, Christopher Paul Ph D. "Male Bodies On-Screen: Spectacle, Affect, and the Most Popular Action Adventure Films in the 1980s." Bowling Green State University / OhioLINK, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1479480931551239.

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Pukszta, Claire A. "Star Wars and Franchising: Emotional Ownership and Tensions in the Digital Age." Scholarship @ Claremont, 2019. https://scholarship.claremont.edu/scripps_theses/1257.

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This paper unpacks the franchise system and the often-tumultuous relationship between Producers and Consumers, especially around the release of new films by the Producers. Star Wars represents far more than just a corporate product. There is a thriving ecosystem around pieces that have touched fans lives personally. The reaction of fans to new media texts in existing franchises is in constant flux. Tumultuous emotions of betrayal come in waves from fans immediately following the release of new content. Specifically focusing on reception to prequel films, Episode 1: The Phantom Menace (1999) and Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), reveals how both generational differences and technology affect fan interaction and reaction across iterations of the franchise. Fans attempt to remediate the differences in cannon and their own interpretations of the franchise through fan creation. Fans have historically been early embracers of new technologies and have used increasingly available editing software and cameras to express their passion for the franchise. A digital world has created ever expanding platforms of interactivity in which Producers/Consumers can reach one another. The spaces in which these interactions occur have evolved from personal fan websites to social media sites. The amount of online information available to consumers, from reviews to fan content, has diminished the power of official franchise content. The release of Solo revealed a dangerous level of apathy from consumers. As opposed to the fervor surrounding powerful media texts at the time of The Phantom Menace, the diversified media landscape has undoubtedly affected Star Wars.
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Söderman, Oscar. "Religion och Populärkultur : En hermeneutisk studie om religiösa inslag i Star Wars." Thesis, Karlstads universitet, Institutionen för samhälls- och kulturvetenskap, 2017. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kau:diva-47791.

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Today’s popular culture often implement’s religious themes or religious symbolism. Popular culture shows a lot of interest in the conflict between good and evil and existential questions. As do most beliefs of today. How to analyze the way religion is presented and regarded in popular culture will always be grounded in the definition of religion itself. The definition is there to pinpoint exactly what one wishes to examine. The definitions do not try to explain what religion really is, but rather, try to pinpoint the very thing you want to analyze about religion. How you define it, defines the analysis. Star Wars is a phenomenon of popular culture which started out as a mere film series but consists today of toys, books and TV-series. Star Wars presents religion in form of a transcendental power of the universe known as The Force. Through the Force, Star Wars handle the conflict between good and evil, as the Force is used by both sides in different ways. You can also find the debate between the believer and the non-believer, in which Star Wars seems as an advocate of the believer, as it is through belief in something higher, rather than trust in technological progress, one can achieve victory. The analysis shows that the characters of Star Wars view belief in something higher as something positive and good. The Force works as something holy and many characters has a personal relationship to it. Star Wars also presents a clear good and evil, however it also proclaims a gray area in the hero of Luke Skywalker. To follow one’s own path seems to be something important to Star Wars.
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