SHORT REVIEW: THE SIMPSONS - MAY THE 12th BE WITH YOU

4/5

Mothership Connection.

5 Mins.  Starring: Dan Castellaneta & Julie Kavner. Director: David Silverman. On: Disney +.

More than a "Revenge Of The Sixth" gag for those who were late to the May the 4th party, like forgetting to post an N-Sync meme on the last day of April, 'The Simpsons: May The 12th Be With You' is for the mothers. For this is their day...unless you live in the UK...but then again, shouldn't it be their day every day? Ever since Mickey Mouse had his shorts eaten and started piloting the Millennium Falcon like 'Steamboat Willie', the mouse's house, which celebrated its century anniversary last year, has crossed the streams with superb synergy between 'The Simpsons' and 'Star Wars'. Two cultural cornerstones that are arguably the most famous animation and science-fictions ever...if not the best.

After the force awoke from its nap, 'The Simpsons' have cornered the menacing market on Star Wars skits, like a phantom Vader shadow hanging over a young Anakin. Like the 'Blue Harvest' of a 'Family Guy', or a 'Robot Chicken' pecking, Matt Groening's yellow submarine doesn't give a cluck about copyrights. But that's OK. They're all under the same umbrella now, and in the same week that Disney re-debuts The Beatles 'Let It Be' documentary 50 years later, they give us another trip to Evergreen Terrace with a difference. Last week, the May the 4th (be with you...you just can't not say it) began with all episodes of the animated 'Star Wars: Tales Of The Empire' animation to add to the batch of Jedis and clones. And now, it ends with their twelfth night.

All you need is doh! But Homie (Dan Castellaneta), this David Silverman directed short episode that takes cues from Dave Filoni is Marge's moment, ma. Not to mention, more Disney princesses and queens than you can fit in a Death Star...or off-pink station wagon that doesn't know when to put on the brakes as it heads for another classic couch gag for your set. But we can't say, like deciding what to watch on Disney Plus. Needless to say, you'll be spoilt for choice like the ultimate barbecue that's still good, even if it's a little airborne in a galaxy far, far away. But this ultimate fandom experience like visiting the 'Galaxy's Edge' at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida is complete with neighbours even more nosey than the twitching moustache of Flanders. But alas, we must back up into a hedge before we say too much before the classic closing credits of concept art that could rival 'The Mandalorian'. This show is only five minutes long, it's what your next visit to the John is looking for. After that, may you spend this day on what really matters. Your own legendary mother. May the sentiment be with her. Happy Mother's Day! TIM DAVID HARVEY.

Further Filming: 'The Simpsons: The Force Awakens From Its Nap', 'Family Guy: Blue Harvest', 'Star Wars: Tales Of The Empire'.