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What We Want from Star Wars, and Why We’ll Never Get It

Posted on January 2, 2018 by

People are seeking something from Star Wars. Like Luke Skywalker staring at the two suns on the horizon of Tatooine, we yearn for some vague notion of adventure, but we can’t find the words to describe it. I’m going to give you those words. Continue reading →

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A Philosopher’s Review of Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Posted on December 19, 2017 by

Prepare yourself for the most politically incorrect take you will ever see on Star Wars: The Last Jedi. It will give you a whole new perspective on the film. Continue reading →

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Sequels That Show What Happened Right After the First Film’s End Credits Rolled

Posted on September 5, 2017 by

Most sequels acknowledge the fact that a lot of time passes in between film productions by showing us familiar characters in new situations, a la Die Hard 2. After all, it probably wouldn’t have been much fun to see what … Continue reading →

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Ron Howard: The Circle Is Now Complete

Posted on June 27, 2017 by

In honor of Ron Howard becoming the director of the upcoming Han Solo standalone film, I present my own take on this surprising turn of events. You see, Howard starred in the pre-Star Wars George Lucas film American Graffiti in 1973. Even back … Continue reading →

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10 Best Film Trends from the Obama Years

Posted on January 17, 2017 by

Barack Obama’s second and final term as President of the United States is coming to an end this week, so right now is an appropriate time to talk about the best trends we saw in the realm of films during … Continue reading →

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Carrie Fisher vs. Margot Kidder

Posted on January 10, 2017 by

Carrie Fisher and Margot Kidder have a lot in common. They both played iconic characters in extremely popular movie series in the late ‘70s and ‘80s. They were also diagnosed with bipolar disorder and turned to drugs and alcohol in … Continue reading →

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Return of the Jedi Demonstrates How Loving Your Enemies Wins Over Hating Them

Posted on August 2, 2016 by

In Matthew 5:43-44, during the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus imparts this timeless pearl of wisdom: “Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your … Continue reading →

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