David Brin/Matthew Woodring Stover
Star Wars on Trial

Benbella Books Inc., Dallas 2006

"Droid Judge: Six film. Countless books. $20 billion in revenue. No one can question the financial value or cultural impact of the Star Wars films. But has the impact been for the good? Star Wars stands accused of elitist politics and sexism, religious and ethical lapses, the destruction of literary science fiction and science fiction film, and numerous plot holes and logical gaps. I know emotions are running high, but I want everyone to keep it civil. This is a court of law." (Covertext)

Inhalt:

Introduction by David Brin/Introduction by Matthew Woodring Stover
Opening Statements
Charge #1: The politics of Star Wars are anti-democratic and elitist
Charge #2: While claiming mythic significance, Star Wars portrays no admirable religious or ethical beliefs
Charge #3: Star Wars novels are poos substitutes for real science fiction and are driving real SF off the shelves
Charge #4: Science fiction filmmaking has been reduced by Star Wars to poorly written special effects extravaganzas
Charge #5: Star Wars has dumbed down the perception of science fiction in te popular imagination
Charge #6: Star Wars pretends to be science fictio, but is really fantasy
Charge #7: Women in Star Wars are portrayed as fundamentally weak
Charge #8: The plot holes and logigal gaps in Star Wars make it ill-suited for an intelligent viewer
Closing Statements
The Verdict