#padmé gifs

[thejedipost]

Couldn’t help but see the similarities between Ahsoka’s realisation of Anakin turning more to the darkside, and Padmé’s. Although different the hurt, worry and betrayal are still present. 🌌

[david-talks-sw]

Anakin, Faust, and going to Hades...

"[Anakin] fell in love with Padmé then became possessive of her. He got jealous and all those things. Then when he found out that she was going to die, he would do anything to stop that from happening even to the point of making a pact with the Devil."

"[He thinks:] 'I want the power to save somebody from death. I want to be able to stop them from going to the river Styx, and I need to go to a god for that, but the gods won’t do it...

... so I’m going to go down to Hades and get the Dark Lord to allow me to have this power that will allow me to save the very person I want to hang on to.'"

"In mythology if you go to Hades to get [your loved one] back, you're not doing it for them, you're doing it for yourself. You're doing it because you don't want to give them up. You're afraid to be without them."

"You talk to the devil, and the devil says ‘this is what you do’ and basically you sell your soul to the devil."

"He’s traded his soul for power. It’s Faust."

"The more power he wants, and the more power he gets...

... the more he loses."

"In the end you have all this power but you have nobody to share it with, except some wizened old man who’s even more evil than you are."

"If you’re going to sell your soul to save somebody you love, that’s as we say in the film, unnatural. You have to accept the natural course of life. Death is obviously the biggest of them all. Not only death for yourself but death for the things you care about."

Sources:

Vanity Fair, 2005

Celebration V, Main Event, 2010

The Star Wars Archives: 1977-1983, 2018

Virtual Speaker Interview “Mellody Hobson”, 2021

[sonjackcarl]

[padmeanddorme]

Rewatching the Star Wars Movies Part 1!

and now I notice the little details seeing as I am older!

Damn I hope there do be no typos in this rant I spent so much time and energy on….

So:

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away….

I watched Star Wars the Phantom Menace again- one of my favourite movies of all time! And I realised that I could notice more details than usual and reflect on the meaning of particular scenes this time around!

- Padmé’s first ever entrance proves she is all business, is a fashionista and is a powerful woman who will not let any force of evil ruin innocent people’s lives

- I am so amazed that I am able to tell the difference between Sabé and Padmé now! I really want Keira Knightly to return as Padmé. Perhaps this is far-fetched- but in the Ahsoka series?!

- Otoh Gunga- the long shots of Obi and Qui swimming after Jar Jar towards the glowing Cory is gorgeous- but I wonder- how long did the city take to build? And how did they get all the resources down there? Why are the outside materials not rusting??!

- The way Obi-wan walks with his large robe sleeves makes him look so cute and tiny

- Ric Olié is such a dedicated, skilled pilot- I love how he is like Ani’s first mentor who teaches him the terms of the cockpit

- Obi-wan and his tendency to be like “picked up another pathetic life form” is 😂

- Ani being so respectful to his mumma is so cute. Shmi is so gentle- yet she will be forthright with her opinion and stubborn when she’s needs to protect Ani- she would have been an amazing grandma- and she would have shipped Anakin and Padmé so hard! I can just imagine the flustered, embarrassed 19 or 20-year-old Ani when they head to Tatooine after Anakin’s nightmares and Shmi is sharing embarrassing childhood stories about Anakin to Padmé. And the soft smile that would etch itself on her face when she walks in on Anakin and Padmé snuggled close to each other as they stay a night at the Skywalker-Lars homestead. Yes it just so happened that there were not enough beds so Anakin and Padmé had to share one- both were so nervous yet secretly thrilled to cuddle each other as they fell asleep 😴

- That conversation at the dinner table about how Anakin wants to finish a device to detect the slaving transmitters in the back of slaves’ necks makes me wish he and Padmé lived happily ever after on Naboo. They would go on fun adventures with their many children- Luke, Leia, Mila (after Milaflower), Jinn and another baby on the way, going to the snowy world of Hoth and swimming in the lakes of Naboo. When Anidala would want their hard-earned date week every 2 months or so, they would drop the kids off for 1 week with Sabé and the handmaiden gang (or Obi, Rex and Ahsoka?) so they could have a romantic vacation on Tatooine. But at the same time Anidala were investigating the slave situation and were being updated on the progress Sabé and Tonra had made by shipping freed slaves off world.

- The fluffy beard makes Ki-Ado seem like space Santa is swear

- I just noticed how upset and guilty Padmé appears when she suggests a vote of no confidence for poor, confused Valorum- she wants to immediately aid her struggling people but also feels wrong for ruining the career of confused Valorum

- Like frick off Palpatine he’s all smiling and like “I am going for Chancellor Yipee” and Padmé does not want to hear it! She realises there is more significant issues to worry about- *cough* and a *cough* “our people are dying in labour camps”! Ahah her feminist and stubbornness is shining through like a beacon!

- How soft Padmé’s features are and how gorgeous and intricately detailed her queen outfits are enhance her beauty yet symbolise how young she truly is

- Mace’s head shines so much at night time I swear

- I love how Qui-gon brushes off Obi’s negativity all the time and knows where how to focus his attention on the present and his passiona

- I actual burst out laughing when Ani was like ‘Qui-gon, Sir, I don’t wanna be a problem…”

- The elegant yet purposeful way the handmaidens stride onto the silver ship is so beautiful

- In the scene where Nute Gunray communicates with hologram Palpatine, I only just noticed the beautiful sculptures. These sculptures prove how much the Naboo people value art and express their creativity by surrounding themselves with decorations that have meaning

- Swampy Naboo giving Endor vibes damn

- I adore the bewilderment of Ani, Jar Jar and my Jedi boys when Padmé reveals herself as queen and everyone is like “what the the frick???”

- Maul’s staring into my soul! Ghost Padmé save me from the scary boy

- The strategic mind of Padmé is so inspiring- I love my intelligent gurl. She’s like- “ we make a diversion, we will use pilots to knock out the droid ship and we have Artoo’s strategic plan saved in his data bank—-”

- The fog and creepy bird noises as the Gungans march out onto the fields of Naboo builds some awesome suspense

- The droid army tanks moving sound like airplanes damn

- The handmaidens in battle action and being able to see their intricate hair buns is pretty sweet- I believe Eirtaé is the only blond handmaiden!

- Rest in peace that poor pilot who immediately crashed in the grassy Naboo fields

- ooh! I love how one of the Bravo pilots was a woman! Look at Naboo letting all genders be empowered, go my favourite planet!

- I love them oversized, glowing blueberries Jar Jar is still learning to throw

- Oh my Force! Sith are such dramatic turds I swear 😂 Darth Maul standing there menacingly, slowly lifting his eyes to death glare Obi and Qui-gon, alongside the music is killing me

- Maul flashing his teethies like a dog is hilarious 😆

- Maybe Jar Jar do be a sith… I mean, when his foot got tangled in the wiring of a battle droid and as he clumsily tried to escape the wire snaking around him- he managed to shoot many droids…

- Artoo is like man why the hell I gotta babysit this blond beach boy when I could be destroying the space station in like 2 minutes

- Qui-gon being stabbed brought me on the verge of tears. But I could not help but notice that, in the close up after he was stabbed so cruelly, his eyes sparkled a really deep blue- I never noticed he had sky blue eyes until then damn

-I love how prepared Padmé is with blasters resting in her secret throne compartment

- It was like a Star exploding seeing the Trade Federarion ship go BOOM

- The love in Qui-gon’s eyes as he strokes Obi’s cheek- I MISS HiM YOUR HONOUR

- SASSY PANAKA- “I think you can kiss your Trade franchise goodbye.” gIVes ME LiFE

- My favourite handmaiden outfit is the golden hooded robe after the end of the Invasion of Naboo

- Yoda is so scary when he frustrated DAMN! Agree with you the COUNCIL DOES NOT!!!

- In the funeral scene, I never noticed George Lucas’s little sneaky camera close up. After Mace exclaims- “but which was destroyed- the master or apprentice?” It zooms in on Palpatine’s face and fuzzes out everyone else- Foreshadowing is impeccabile here! Never noticed it when I was younger!

- Mwhaah- I noticed in a scene a few seconds before the movie ends that there was a handmaiden standing behind Obi in a beautiful, silverish, grey cloak. At first I was like- “hey that looks like Sabé!” I then had to skip back to the scene once the credits started rolling- and I took a picture of the face! I think I am right- the face seems to boast the features of Keira Knightly! Take a look for yourself:

Now enjoy some of my favourite moments and some aesthetic gifs from this amazing, underrated, family- feel good movie:

We will begin with incredibly blond and happy Anakin- poor Ani deserved to realise that little Luke, Leia, Jinn, Mila and his other kids looked like mini versions of him and Padmé….

So if you have made it to the end of my very long post….thank you!

Feel free to chat to me in the comments about anything Star Wars and positivity related.

May the force be with us all 🌌💖

[shadowofnaboo]

𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐛𝐞́ & 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐞́ 𝟐/?

𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐩 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐠.

[marleighdrinkscoffee]

I love Padmé. She didn’t always make the best decisions but I just love her. Like she was a kid in The Phantom Menace and in her early twenties in Attack of the Clones, of course she did some dumb things. I could go on but I’ll spare you

@pscentral​ event 01: women ↳ padmé amidala, star wars prequel trilogy

Padmé Amidala was a human female senator who represented the people of Naboo during the final years of the Galactic Republic. Prior to her career in the Galactic Senate, Amidala was the elected ruler of the Royal House of Naboo. A political idealist, she advocated for the preservation of democracy as well as a peaceful resolution to the Clone Wars. 

[billskaarsgard]

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) Dir. George Lucas

[chiliconsharls]

#'F in the chat' as the kids say

[logray]

ATTACK OF THE CLONES (2002) OBI-WAN KENOBI (2022)

You thank your droids? It's good manners.

[bladesofkyber]

favorite handmaiden of naboo?

hi anon! thanks for the ask :) i’m gonna have to go with Sabé if only because i STILL haven’t gotten around to reading queen’s shadow. plus i love how kiera knightly and natalie portman look SO MUCH alike in the makeup. I read that even their mothers could hardly tell them apart when dressed as the queen. 

[skywalkr-nberrie]

Ah yes, my favourite genre of Anidala has always and will forever remain the two of them flirting with one another in front of literally everyone.

Whether it be Yoda and OWK.

Or Padmé’s handmaiden.

Even in broad daylight. (Specifically in front of Rex and Ahsoka.)

Dire situations where they’re being held captive alongside other prisoners…

For God’s sake, at least show some restraint in front of Sith Lord Palpatine, Mace, and the Queen of Naboo, you guys 😭 c’mon!

Bonus:

OW not being above noticing how well Padmé knows her way around ANAKIN’S Twilight…

I ain’t even need to say anything for this one 😂

I’ll just end it by saying “poor 3PO and Jar Jar.”

[sonjackcarl]

[padmeanddorme]

Padmé’s Perspective in song lyrics….

Heart of Stone, from Six the musical

I feel like this song relates to Padmé in many ways. This song has lyrics such as ‘but I took your hand, promised I’d withstand any blaze you blew my way’ that represent Padmé’s everlasting love for Anakin and her ability to see the good and hope in all situations. Furthermore, the repetition of the phrase ‘heart of stone’ indicates that the values Padmé holds close to her heart, such as peace and prosperity for all, are unchangeable and are ingrained in her behaviour. Additionally, the verse that hints to Padmé’s tragic, untimely death suggests that her legacy, love and hope lives on in her children and in her handmaidens.

You’ve got a good heart

But I know it changes

A restless tide, untameable

….

You came my way and I knew a storm could come too

….

But I took your hand, promised I’d withstand

Any blaze you blew my way

‘Cause something inside, it solidified

And I knew I’d always stay

You can build me up, you can tear me down

You can try, but I’m unbreakable

You can do your best, but I’ll stand the test

You’ll find that I’m unshakeable

When the fire’s burnt

When the wind has blown

When the water’s dried, you’ll still find stone

My heart of stone

….

You say we’re perfect

A perfect family

….

And when I say you’re the only one I’ve ever loved

I mean those words truthfully

….

You can build me up, you can tear me down

You can try, but I’m unbreakable

You can do your best, but I’ll withstand the test

You’ll find that I’m unshakeable

When the fire’s burnt

The wind has blown

The water’s dried, you’ll still find stone,

My heart of stone

….

Soon I’ll have to go

I’ll never see him (them) grow

But I hope my son (twins) will know

He’ll (they’ll) never be alone

‘Cause like a river runs dry

And leaves it’s scars behind

I’ll be by your side

‘Cause my love

Is set in stone….

My heart of stone.

[shadowofnaboo]

𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐛𝐞́ & 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐞́ 𝟏/?

𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐩 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐠.

[moobrvoobl-moobmoob-oobmpoobroom]

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erika's 3k celebration 💌 for @rebelarkey

[torbins-braid]

Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (2002) / Padmé Amidala's Senate Gown (Deleted Scene)