January 15th, 2017071Eras. They have their beginnings. They have their endings. History marks them. And while we mere humans passing through time are but specks on the timeline of history, our own lives are marked with the beginnings and endings of our own personal eras. Recently, I witnessed the end of an era in my own family. And, if I’m going to be...
December 7th, 20163240 Bestselling author Brian Jay Jones has written the long-awaited, revelatory biography of the most iconic name in Star Wars, George Lucas. His new book, George Lucas: A Life, debuted in early December of 2016, and is already a best-seller on Amazon.com. Join us as we go behind the scenes with Brian Jay Jones to learn more about George...
November 25th, 2016177 It’s the day after Thanksgiving, so I’m still in “give thanks” mode. And that’s what I’m gonna do RIGHT NOW!! I did the daily Thankfulness post on Facebook this year for the first time (at least I think it’s the first time, the mind plays tricks at my age). One day it was about Star Wars, and how it’s brought so much...
November 15th, 20161105 Join USC Shoah Foundation in Fighting Intolerance and Hatred At Its Annual Fundraising Gala in Los Angeles Los Angeles, Nov. 15, 2016 – USC Shoah Foundation is offering one member of the public and a guest the chance to attend its Ambassadors for Humanity Gala in December. The gala is a crucial part of the Institute’s...
October 24th, 20160144Book Review: ‘Rogue Genius’ The Legacy of George Lucas By David Childers “George Lucas built an empire out of his imagination, yet critics have challenged his accomplishments.” – David Childers Synopsis: David Childers’ Rogue One: The Legacy of George Lucas takes you on a literary-cinematic journey through...
October 18th, 20167756Jay's Galactic Espressions In Honor of National Bullying Prevention Month Albert Einstein wrote, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” (1) Awkward in social situations. Body parts on a seemingly ridiculously large-scale. Clumsy...
September 21st, 20167219 Yes, that’s right, you heard me, I said that dirty little word “prequel.” Well, guess what? You best get used to hearing it, seeing it, and reading it more often, especially now. You see, there’s a new movie coming out in about three months, and this impending film is set to take place “before” Star Wars: A New Hope....
September 15th, 2016091Poor Obi-Wan. He gets such a bum rap from certain segments of the "Star Wars" fan base. He lied to Luke. He failed Anakin. How much guff can a Jedi take? I went on the record a long time ago indicating I never have been bothered by Obi-Wan Kenobi's "... from a certain point of view" line in "Return of the Jedi". What Obi-Wan said...
August 18th, 2016082 Star Wars Moves Forward by Looking Back --by Dan Roth As you’ve no doubt noticed by now, the trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story debuted during an Olympics broadcast, and naturally it set the Internet buzzing. It’s a decent first look, showing us a chunk of Felicity Jones’s work as Jyn Erso without revealing too much...
August 9th, 20162254In the seven months since the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens I haven't written anything about it except for a short article on my first impressions of my favourite characters from the film. Which is kind of strange since my favourite movie from 2015 was Star Wars: The Force Awakens. What an amazing film! It’s a movie that...
