Many things will be said about Sir Christopher Lee, who passed away Sunday age 93.
His legendary career, his numerous roles, the gravitas he brought to so many characters. His time in the military, which he steadfastly refused to discuss. His meeting with J.R.R. Tolkien, which led to a love of The Lord of the Rings and a faithful reading of the epic book every year.
And then there are his stellar contributions to the galaxy far, far away.
It’s worth remembering that after 1999’s The Phantom Menace, public opinion turned very much against the Star Wars saga.
Despite breaking box office records and finishing the decade second only to Titanic the film was seen as a critical failure… Read the full story