Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
The Phantom Menace Star Defends Movie From Racism Accusations
Silas Carson, who played Nute Gunray in The Phantom Menace, denies the allegations that the character was racist, outlining his creative process.
Did Obi-Wan Have Romantic Feelings For Padmé?
There has been a belief that Obi-Wan Kenobi was romantically in love with Padmé in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Does the Obi-Wan Kenobi show agree?
10 Great Endings In Bad Movies, According To Reddit
If it wasn't for the questionable storytelling that came beforehand, Saw 2 and The Phantom Menace's final minutes could have been classics.
Darth Maul's Sith Replacement Would Have Killed the Prequel Trilogy
Darth Maul is a popular prequel era villain, but if Palpatine had his way, a different Sith would be by his side, and the movies would have suffered.
Star Wars Movies In Order: Chronological & Best Viewing Plan
The Star Wars story has grown beyond just the movies, so what is the best viewing order for every film and TV series to date? There are a few options.
Star Wars: 10 Hidden Details & References The Films Make To Other Movies
Star Wars is full of fun easter eggs that the filmmakers have thrown in, and looking for them can add to the enjoyment of watching the films.
The Phantom Menace: 5 Ways It's Not As Bad As People Say (& 5 Ways It Is)
The Phantom Menace received some of the Star Wars saga's worst reviews, but it has a few saving graces, like Darth Maul and the podracing sequence.
Star Wars Was Smart To Cast Ray Park As Darth Maul (& Not Benicio Del Toro)
Ray Park's performance as Darth Maul in The Phantom Menace singularly defined the character in Star Wars, but Benicio Del Toro held the role first.
Star Wars: What If Darth Maul Had Returned As The Prequels' Villain?
As the perfect arch-nemesis for Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Sith Lord Darth Maul's return would have made for a darker, tenser prequel trilogy story.
Star Wars: What If Michael Jackson Had Played Jar Jar Binks In Phantom Menace
Ahmed Best's Jar Jar Binks is the most reviled Star Wars character of all time, but would Michael Jackson's Gungan portrayal have been any better?
Star Wars Reveals Why The Sith Went Into Politics To Beat The Jedi
Star Wars has finally revealed why the Sith took to politics to defeat the Jedi and why the Jedi proved so vulnerable to their ultimate plan.
NYT's Star Wars The Phantom Menace "Boy" Clue Explained
The New York Times crossword "The Phantom Menace boy" clue has a range of possible Star Wars answers. Here's how to figure out the puzzle.
How Fast The Mandalorian's Naboo Starfighter Is
Din Djarin gets a new ship in The Book of Boba Fett, but how fast is The Mandalorian's modified Naboo N1 Starfighter compared to others?
Star Wars Theory: Obi-Wan Used A Dark Side Trick To Hide From Vader
Obi-Wan managed to hide from Darth Vader for almost two decades in the Star Wars saga, and he might have achieved this through a dark side power.
What If Qui-Gon Beat Darth Maul (& Trained Anakin) In The Star Wars Prequels
Qui-Gon Jinn's duel with Darth Maul in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace decided Anakin's fate, but what would have happened if he'd won?
How Phantom Menace's Ending Song References Return Of The Jedi
The Phantom Menace's ending song may sound celebratory, but its connection to a song in Return of the Jedi changes the whole feel of the final scene.
Phantom Menace: How Did The Battle Droids Get Through The Gungan Shield?
Blaster fire couldn’t penetrate the Gungans’ ray shield, but the battle droids walked right through it. The Phantom Menace novelization explains how.
How Phantom Menace's Panaka Later Betrayed Padmé (& Almost Did Leia)
The Phantom Menace's Panaka harbored militaristic views and outwardly supported Palpatine, foreshadowing his betrayal of those he served.
Mace Windu's Star Wars Return Feels More Likely Than Ever - Is That Good?
Mace Windu's popularly-theorized return from his apparent Star Wars prequel-era death, but will yet another major death retcon be a good thing?
Duel Of The Fates' Meaning Explained: How It Improves Phantom Menace
John Williams has hidden many references to other materials in his musical works, but his Duel of the Fates inspiration is particularly ingenious.
