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Review of 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'
Well, Tina and I finally got around seeing Star Wars: The Last Jedi—in a very comfortable new iPic theater right next to a new, delicious restaurant—City Perch, in Dobbs Ferry. The movie had birds and was very enjoyable, too.
By Paul Levinson8 years ago in Futurism
Star Wars: The ‘Meninist’ and ‘Feminist’ Cuts of ‘The Last Jedi’ Neglect the Enduring Theme of Equality in the Star Wars Universe
Warning: SPOILERS for The Last Jedi and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The recent release on Pirate Bay of The Last Jedi: A De-Feminised Fanedit, created by someone describing themselves as a 'Men's Rights Activist,' sent the internet into a fury. The edit completely cuts the character of Admiral Holdo, as well as the majority of scenes featuring the other major female characters. Mark Hamill and John Boyega, as well as many fans who disliked The Last Jedi, decried the anonymous user's actions as completely stupid. It wasn't long before a dorkly user rebutted the De-Feminised Fanedit with their own De-Meninised version, which cuts the film's male characters.
By Kristy Anderson8 years ago in Futurism
The Creator of the Iconic Star Wars Opening Crawl Believes Not Including the Crawl in 'Rogue One' Is "A Huge Mistake"
We are all familiar with the trademark that comes before every #StarWars film installment: its #OpeningCrawl. It has been a staple in seven saga films and gives the audience a quick explanation of what is occurring in the universe before it delves into the action.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Futurism
'Rogue One' Theory: Could Jyn Erso Be a Young Captain Phasma?
We are approaching the one year mark where anticipation was at an all-time high for the latest installment to the #StarWars franchise. If there was any initial hesitation to Episode VII, the critical and financial success solidified that Star Wars was back and here to stay.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Futurism
Beautiful New 'Rogue One' Poster Revealed, Plus New Trailer Set for Thursday Morning
Boy... Do those Star Wars fellows know how to make a gorgeous poster or what? The official Star Wars twitter account revealed a new poster for the highly anticipated Rogue One: A Star Wars Story today and if you blinked, you could have missed the best part!
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Futurism
Star Wars Superfan Jacob Tremblay Would like to Cameo as an Ewok in 'Episode Ix'
At just 10 years old, Jacob Tremblay has made a name for himself with his incredible talent and charming red carpet appearances. He most notably surprised audiences with his heart-wrenching performance in 2015's Room, a film that earned his costar, Brie Larson, her first Academy Award for Best Actress.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Futurism
Watching 'The Force Awakens' for the First Time in Theaters: My Favorite 'Star Wars' Memory
Today's #RogueOne Prompt asks what is your favorite #StarWars memory. The Star Wars franchise is one of those rare ones that span through decades and generations; my parents who hail from Afghanistan and came over to Canada in the late 1980s know about Star Wars. I'm pretty sure I went as Yoda for Halloween one year and in my green face makeup, I slept.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Futurism
Why 'Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back' Is the Father of All 'Star Wars' Movies
The #StarWars franchise spans decades and generations, with the first installment, A New Hope releasing back in 1977. The original trilogy is beloved by many, the prequels exist and the future installments have everyone giddy with excitement. With how popular the franchise is, there will always be debates on which installment is superior...
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Futurism
The Last Jedi: Too Much or Too Little?
The above title, I must confess, is a falsehood; The Last Jedi is not quite as bad as Hayden Christensen in the infamous romantic comedy, The Attack of the Clones. That being said, Rian Johnson’s attempt to write and direct a Star Wars movie has numerous conspicuous problems, and its efforts to differentiate the sequel trilogy (ST) from the Star Wars of yore consistently come off as awkward and nonsensical. The more serious issues, however, stem from the script, as the more conservative, primarily plot-driving dialogue of the original three movies has been replaced with blatant cliche and frequent attempts at humor, which often appear even in the most intensely serious moments of the movie. A few thoughts:
By Douglas Kulow8 years ago in Futurism
