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Upon its release in 1999, Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace garnered mixed reactions. Detractors cited its writing, acting, and reliance on CGI, while younger viewers and recent fans appreciate its nostalgic charm. While the film’s flaws remain evident, its visuals have been often overlooked, showcasing stunning cinematography and imagery that reinforce its themes of corruption. Despite its shortcomings, The Phantom Menace has a unique place in the Star Wars saga, showcasing George Lucas’s desire to create something different from the original trilogy.

Star Wars creator George Lucas and his wife, Mellody Hobson, have combined their two existing condos in the Park Tower building in Streeterville, Chicago, to create a 16,000-square-foot duplex penthouse. The combined cost of the two units and construction is $33.5 million, making it the highest-priced finished condo in Chicago history. Lucas and Hobson’s new condo will have two interior staircases, new electrical and mechanical work, and was designed by architect Scott Fortman of Gibbons, Fortman & Associates.