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Harum shows how ‘Rogue One’ could be ‘Done Better’

Dan Webster

One of the joys of filmgoing is jawing about what you see with your friends. Forget politics (if you can these days), some of the best, most intense, arguments I've ever had involve film.

And the more obscure you can make your arguments, the better. For example: Resolved: That Quentin Tarantino hates women. Discuss.

Here's another: "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" is a boring movie that could have been done far better.

No need to discuss that second one because Adam Harum has already done a pretty good job. You don't even need to agree with him — and many "Star Wars" fans definitely will not — to appreciate the smart, well-reasoned arguments he makes in his most recent "Done Better" YouTube post (see embed below).

You may be familiar with Harum. He's a Spokane filmmaker, one of the crew behind the "Transolar Galactica" series. His short "Lifeline" just won the Best of the Northwest award at the recent Spokane International Film Festival.

And if you take the time to listen to his critique of Gareth Edwards' film (especially his comments about Felicity Jo… zzzzzzzzz), you just might find yourself agreeing. Or, if not, his arguments just might spur you on to reinforce your own differing opinions.

Either way, "Done Better" is what good film appreciation is all about.