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Forgotten Film Gems: Always

Posted on November 11, 2014 by

Always is the one Steven Spielberg film that no one ever talks about. People like to rag on 1941 as Spielberg’s one true bomb or discuss Hook’s shortcomings or Empire of the Sun’s good qualities. But no one seems to care … Continue reading →

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Will the Next Star Wars Trilogy Stray Far, Far Away from the Original Formula?

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

The original Star Wars trilogy is a classic for many reasons, not the least of which is the fact that it exploited the traditional storytelling method (setup, conflict, resolution) in quite possibly the most effective way ever. A New Hope … Continue reading →

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What the Star Wars Prequels Did Right

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

The Star Wars prequels are not great films. Many people have gone into great detail about what those films did wrong. So, instead of repeating all of their problems, I’m going to talk about what the Star Wars prequels did … Continue reading →

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