Star Wars
Director’s Spotlight: J.J. Abrams
July 25, 2018J.J. Abrams is one of my favourite filmmakers. His bold direction and enthusiasm shape his movies into fun, captivating, and intriguing adventures. In addition, Abrams demonstrates an undying passion for science fiction, which is ingrained in all of his projects. With his Star Trek reboot and its sequel, Star Trek: Into Darkness, Abrams blends his own visual style with intense action sequences to form an entertaining narrative. These films also benefit from a cast whose performances honour the Star Trek legacy. Aside from his talented actors, Abrams helps structure his Star Trek movies so that anyone can appreciate…
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Solo: A Star Wars Story is an entertaining space western adventure
June 2, 2018Attention, Star Wars fans — Han Solo’s past is finally revealed in Solo: A Star Wars Story! The film pays homage to classic westerns, while providing intricate storytelling, fearless characters, and a captivating lead, all of which combine to create…
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Video game versus video game: Star Wars Battlefront
May 31, 2018Star Wars Battlefront and Star Wars Battlefront II (2015/17) [caption id="attachment_104414" align="alignright" width="213"] Image courtesy of Pandemic Studios[/caption] You’ve stolen the Imperial plans and you’re sprinting along the trenches of volcanic Sullust. You hear the howl of a TIE fighter…
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Stuff we like and don’t like
January 14, 2018Stuff We Like: the Internet’s reaction to Kylo Ren’s shirtless scene in Star Wars: The Last Jedi *The following contains mini spoilers.* If there is one thing I like more than shirtless Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) in The Last Jedi,…
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Pity those behind the #BoycottStarWars trend
November 2, 2015Here we go again. The same tired tale is being repeated. A fresh batch of Internet trolls have infected our Twitter timelines in an attempt to bring hate and negativity to one of the greatest fandoms in cinema history. Last…
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