Français : Logo de la trilogie original de Star Wars retouché. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
On May 25, 1977, a movie was quietly released that changed The Monkeys life forever. I was fortunate enough to have lived near a town that was one of only 40 theaters playing it. It was called Star Wars, and it opened me up to the world of film. I say that because before I saw it, I just enjoyed movies, afterward I truly liked them. It led me to watching everything I could see. It was because of Star Wars that I had some treasured childhood moments watching old Flash Gordon serials with my mom. It also kindled in me a growing fascination with film. This fascination turned to outright passion one Saturday night when night I watched a different kind of movie. That movie was Jean Cocteau’s Beauty and the Beast, and in that moment, I knew that the rest of my life would revolve around movies. To celebrate the 35th anniversary of this pivotal moment, The Monkey is hosting his second giveaway. The Winner will receive the original Star Wars trilogy on Blu-ray (now called episode 4-6, but I tend to pretend the others don’t exist, and that the Ewoks are actually Wookies. Trust me, It’s cooler that way.) Oh, what the hell I’ll also throw in a Blu-Ray of Jean Cocteau’s Beauty and the Beast. The Rules are simple: You must follow this blog. Every cogent comment you make on an article here from now until midnight (Eastern Time) May 24 counts as one entry. On the 25th one blog follower will be drawn at random from all eligible entries and awarded the whole kit and caboodle (unless these Blu-Rays are not available in the country in which you live, in which case you will receive an Amazon Gift Card of equal value). It is that simple. Enjoy, and may the force be with you.
I follow via email.
I shared on Facebook.(Darla Kidder).
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I shared on twitter.
Thanks luckylady & good luck.
Hrmm the odds are against me… But thanks for the oppurtunity!
Thanks for following me. Everyone else here should give John’s blog a look see.
http://sleepinginsomniacs.wordpress.com/
Oh wait, apparently I need to mention I follow VIA the follow wordpress, not email…
No need John. My omnipotence knows no bounds.
Thanks so much for the contest!
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I own all 6 Star Wars movies on dvd now I just need them for Blu-ray .
Wait! You mean there are more? Oh yeah, I remember now the ones where Hayden Christensen acts like a spoiled whiny bitch. I guess we know where Luke gets it from, but I thought those were Fan Films.
LMAO!
Following by email
Thank You
There is Star Wars Fighter pods contest I’m hoping to win!
I follow you by email under kellywcuATyahooDOTcom
Thank You Kelly.
Oh did you hear obi-wan kenobi was arrested?
Yes I did. The story can be found here, http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/obi-wan-kenobi-arrested-hit-run-202349276.html I guess he didn’t listen to Yoda. “beware of the dark side. Anger, fear, aggression; the dark side of the Force are they. Easily they flow, quick to join you in a fight. If once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny, consume you it will.” I also have to wonder if when the police came for him if he tried the old “I’m not the bald bastard with the sci-fi geek name you are looking for”.
May the 4th be with you!
I am now following your blog by email. I celebrate Star Wars Day on May 25th, and I own so many versions of the movies in various formats, that my husband won’t let me buy the Blu-rays, so help me PopCultureAteMyMonkey, you are my only hope!
Sorry if this post appears twice, because I thought I submitted it, but then when I had to log in to my WordPress account, it didn’t seem to go through.
The Monkey may be in love with you.
I don’t know if we’re supposed to comment here every time we comment on another post, so here’s the first one: http://popcultureatemymonkey.com/2012/05/02/constipation-of-the-brain-and-diarrhea-of-the-mouth/ Let me know if I should keep commenting back here, please.
No need to. Post wherever you want. The Monkey sees all.
Saturday was Free Comic Book Day !
Now if only everyday was Saturday the world would be a perfect place
Star Wars .com playing all 22 episodes of the 4th seasonThe Clone wars this weekend.
Thanks for sharing.
Man I hate not having cable or satellite TBS was showing all 3 Family Guy Star Wars parodies and I had to miss it..
Then how the hell do you watch TV? An etch a sketch and a vivid imagination?
LOL! with rabbit ears for local channels, Netflix and YouTube.
Bahaha, so gonna use that line.
You and me, mate, we need to sit at a bar and have a couple if bottles of whisky while taking the mickey out of each other.
I assume you mean a couple…Each.
Of course.. why? Wanna upgrade to ‘a few’?
We have a television and Blu-ray player, but no cable or antenna. We watch a handful of series using Hulu or the individual network sites, and we buy DVDs. We’ve started borrowing DVDs from the library, too. We very rarely miss having “television” and we certainly don’t miss paying $70 a month for satellite (and I’m sure it’s higher now; our last bill was in 2004).
Well I really do miss not having cable or satellite there were so many shows I liked watching.
This is another Star Wars prize I’m trying to win LEGO Star Wars Zip Bin from Neat-Oh.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to George Lucas turns 68 yrs old today!
The best thing George Lucas has done in years
Read more: http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/movies/the-best-thing-george-lucas-has-done-in-years/story-e6frfmvr-1226355016834#ixzz1uqjVOSff
I won McDonald’s Star Wars toys.
I want one!!!
Sorry the contest is over and there was only one winner for the Star Wars toys and one winner for the Build-A-Bear toys.
http://www.justmarriedwithcoupons.com/2012/05/star-wars-fighter-pods-review-prize-pack-giveaway.html
One winner will receive a a STAR WARS FIGHTER PODS AT-AT and SNOWSPEEDER PACK (ARV $19.99) & TWO STAR WARS FIGHTER PODS Mystery Bags ( ARV $5.98)
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Grand Prizes: Twenty Seven (27) Grand Prizes will be awarded, each consisting of a Kinect Star Wars™ Bundle which includes a Limited Edition R2-D2 inspired 320GB X360 console, Kinect Sensor, C-3P0 inspired controller, Kinect Star Wars™ Game and Kinect Adventures Game. Estimated retail value (“ERV”) $450 each.
First Prizes: One hundred and fifty (150) First Prizes will be awarded each consisting of Kinect Bundle which includes a 4GB X360 console, Kinect Sensor, Kinect Star Wars™ Game and Kinect AdventuresGame. ERV $350 each.
Second Prizes: Seven hundred fifty five (755) Second Prizes will be awarded each consisting of a one-year Gold Subscription to Xbox Live. ERV $60.
Third Prizes: Two hundred (200) Third Prizes will be awarded each consisting of a Kinect Star Wars™ Game. ERV $50.
Total ERV of all prizes: $119,950. Limit one (1) prize per name and/or e-mail address and/or household.
Thanks for posting this. The only way I’m ever going to get a Kinect is if I win one.
Sure no problem.
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Yesterday was Peter Mayhew ‘s birthday.
Anyone going to be watching for the eclipse on the West Coast?
Cocteau’s Beauty and the Beast is stunning! Great prize!
(PS I follow — MizVickik)
Has anyone seen the Limited Edition Star Wars Xbox 360? I want one!
I’m a follower. thanks!
Followed by email, Twitter:dythia99, and FB.
I also ignore the prequal movies…..and I find it funny about your Ewok comment, when I was a little girl I thought Ewoks were baby Wookies.
I think Wookies use Ewoks to pick their teeth after a scrumptious Gungun dinner. Also that you for the multiple follows. You know you have given me my first multiple. The Monkey loves you.
New email subscriber! Can’t wait to see what you blog about! I sur ehope I am the lucky random winner. I would be the BEST WIFE EVER (and it is almost his birthday…this would be a great gift!! My hubby still has these original 3 on vhs that we watch on our HDTV….it is sad.
Crossing my fingers. Signed up with the email cjkcoupon at gmail dot com! thanks for the chance!
Thanks for the follow, and good luck. Oh, and welcome to my world. MUWHAHAHAHAAAA.
I follow via email. I was ten years old in 1977 and saw Star Wars at the theater. It was the most amazing thing.
Hi Julie. I was 12, and then I spent the rest of the summer blowing my allowance to watching it over and over again.
I am a subscriber. My whole family loves Star Wars. This would be great to own.
Welcome ladyt64.It is kinda like the last 30 minutes of 2001 around here.
So what do you about the Star Wars Toothbrushes?
I picked up two of the three lightsaber toothbrushes at Walmart last weekend. They were more expensive than other children’s “trick” toothbrushes, and they don’t vibrate or spin, they just flash for one minute, so you know you’re brushing long enough. Although my dentist says you should brush for two minutes. Maybe it’s different for children. I don’t know. Anyway, the toothbrushes are clever enough, I suppose, but a way gyp on the price.
Did you ever watch the Ewok movie and its sequel?
Of course I did. I was also (un)fortunate enough to witness the Star Wars Christmas special on its original broadcast.
Note to self: avoid Christmas star wars stuff.
Actually it is very amusing in the same way that Plan 9 From Outer Space or Battlefield Earth are. I highly recommend, but the ensuing laughter may cause you to soil yourself so I suggest some depends.
I didn’t get to see Star Wars until the re-release in 1978, just a few weeks before the Star Wars Holiday Special aired (as I recall, it was around Thanksgiving, not so much Christmas). I remember dancing with joy in the street (I lived on a dead end so my life was not so much at risk) when the premiere was just hours away. Even at age 13, and in that hyperexcited state to boot, I was sorely disappointed. It was amazing to see all the gang, but the lame filler with Bea Arthur and Harvey Korman..??? ::sigh:: And there’s something not quite right about all Wookiees besides Chewbacca. Something about their necks – or lack thereof – is just wrong.
I follow ya!
I thank ya!
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Welcome Liza. I’m starting to enjoy these threesomes.
I signed up for the email subscription. Thank you.
Thanks for following, and welcome to our world.
I’m a new email subscriber
Thanks for subscribing.
I’m an e-mail follower.
Thanks for the follow and welcome
This is the REAL Star Wars Day! 35 years ago, the first film was released in theatres. May the Force be with you all.
Yes HAPPIY BIRTHDAY STAR WARS!