I watched The Phantom Menace tonight with some friends before we go to see Attack of the Clones this week. I can’t believe how much more I dislike that movie with repeated viewings. Every time that Jar Jar talks, I cringe. Throughout this viewing, all I could think about was Jar Jar’s complete lack of relevance to the plot of the movie. In a way, it’s a good thing. By watching this annoying movie, I managed to lower my expectations for Wednesday night.