Since it first arrived in UK cinemas back on 27th December 1977, Star Wars has been ever-present.
As much a part of the cultural fabric as iPhones, Pot Noodles, BMX’s and Ant and Dec, the characters and situations from a galaxy far, far away have seeped into every corner of society influencing cinema, inspiring numerous parodies and sketches and revolutionising what it means to be a blockbuster.
But what made this unlikely space fantasy such a life changing hit? Why did this medium budget, unassuming release from 20th Century Fox catch the imagination of kids of all ages across the planet, and how is it tightening its grip almost 40 years later?
Let’s take a look at 13 reasons why Star Wars (known since the late… Read the full story