November 3rd, 20170340“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Episode VIII!” Since director Rian Johnson uttered those words, Star Wars fandom has been anticipating and speculating where he will bring the next story. As Mark Hamill said, “It’s a real journey of discovery.” However, before we take the next step into a new larger world, let’s...
October 25th, 2017473Ok, here goes. We’ve made our way through the original trilogy, so that means it must be time to go back to the very beginning. It’s obviously not ALWAYS a very good place to start, since George Lucas didn’t start there, which is why we’re discussing it now. And I promise that’s the last Sound of Music reference I’ll make for...
October 21st, 20171514Throughout the generations, Star Wars has captured the imaginations of fans and creators alike. Forty years have passed, and yet, Star Wars' themes still ring true today. Hope, family, love, heroism, and redemption are as relatable now as they were in 1977 and one of the many reasons why Star Wars has remained timeless, becoming a...
October 6th, 20171113Vulture recently asked 40 of the top screenwriters currently working in the industry to name their selections for the '100 Best Screenwriters of All Time.' Star Wars creator George Lucas placed sixteenth on a list that also includes the Coen Brothers, Billy Wilder, Francis Ford Coppola, and Lawrence Kasdan, to name a few. Here's what...
September 25th, 2017260It’s that time again! Are you guys enjoying these? I know I am, so even if you’re not, they’re gonna keep on coming. So strap yourselves in. The next film in my discussion of the things that bring me back to the Star Wars films is the most hotly-debated film in the original trilogy: Return of the Jedi. From the script to the Ewoks...
September 17th, 201735215How Deep Did George Lucas Go with the Hero’s Journey in Star Wars? -- A Guest Blog by Tomas Pueyo Much has been said about George Lucas and the Hero’s Journey. He discovered Joseph Campbell’s idea while the script for A New Hope and became instantly fascinated: so many elements of his movie fit in the Hero’s Journey framework!...
September 16th, 2017177The more things change, the more things stay the same. Aside from the fact I never have been a huge fan of using such a vague word as “thing”, I always have been rather amazed at the truth behind this simple adage. Shouldn’t it stand to reason that change brings about ... well, change ... thus “things” don’t stay the same?...
September 3rd, 201721515As I'm about to watch a movie loosely based on Andrei Rublev, a 15th century Russian painter, I ask myself what does it take to be a creative genius besides being creative? Intelligence? Persistence? Curiosity? A slight case of mental instability? Probably a mixture of everything.. Every so often we are gifted with an individual that has...
August 25th, 2017263Hi folks! It’s that time again. We all know I’m a fan of Memory Lane, so here’s another round of rumination for you. As I continue my exploration of what keeps me coming back to each Star Wars film individually, I’m taking a look at The Empire Strikes Back this month. As much as I talked about nostalgia last time, the second film...
August 18th, 20173972Jay's Galactic Espressions Now that I have the attention of the Star Wars shippers out there…! August, 2017 marked the nine-year anniversary of the theatrical premiere of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. On March 11, 2013, it was announced that Lucasfilm would be cancelling the beloved television series. Anyone who knows me well, knows...
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