they don't want you to watch Star Wars this way, but it's better

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#StarWars #videoessay #CinemaStix Happy Star Wars day! So, this video was originally posted to YouTube a YEAR ago, but was copyright claimed and made unavailable. During that time, I was able to keep the video exclusive to Nebula. Now that the copyright claims are dealt with, though, I’m very happy to share the video here on YouTube again! Reminder that going forward, all my new videos will be made available early on Nebula, weeks ahead of YouTube. Not already subscribed? Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://nebula.tv/cinemastix // Also sign up for me free monthly newsletter, for updates, previews, ramblings, and more: https://cinemastix.kit.com/youtube // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix I make reference to two other video essays in this video. The first is called "How Does An Editor Think and Feel?" by Every Frame a Painting, specifically starting at around the three and a half minute mark. I cannot recommend this video enough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q3eITC01Fg&t=310s The other (though I know some of its info has since been debunked) is called "How Star Wars was saved in the edit" by RocketJump: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFMyMxMYDNk Credit where credit's due: -Ken Films Star Wars 8mm reel footage (color): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVx4C7XAO5g&t=671s -Ken Films Star Wars 8mm reel footage (b&w): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jknaWfgKsn0&t=341s