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Star Wars is a science fiction franchise set in a universe far far away.
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 Amiri6 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 Amiri6 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 Amiri6 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 Amiri6 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 Amiri6 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 Amiri6 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 Kulow6 years ago in Futurism
A Hero's Journey
The hero’s journey is a structure where a story is told in a perspective of a single hero. There have been a few interpretations of the hero's journey but I’ll be focusing on Joseph Campbell’s simple 12 stages of the hero’s journey. I'll be using the original Star Wars as an example. The hero that will be used is named Luke Skywalker.
By Angel Tapia6 years ago in Futurism
Ten Things Really Wrong with 'The Last Jedi'
(Disclaimer: this article is mostly opinion-based, and I am not claiming it to be factual. I am all for civil discussions with others who have different opinions than me, but please remain mature if I say something you disagree with. We're all touchy when it comes to our own opinions, but it is no reason to get hostile.
By Sara Morton6 years ago in Futurism
Is Rey a Mary Sue?
So you saw The Last Jedi and were amazed, blown away even by the awesome majesty of Rian Johnson's creation. Yet there was one glaring problem with the character of Rey. She seems a bit off, far too powerful, far too skilled in the use of a lightsaber. And here comes today's article, is Rey a Mary Sue?
By Abdullah Masood6 years ago in Futurism
Finish Your Jedi Training
Let me preface this post by saying that until five days before this was written, I had never seen a Star Wars movie in my 28 years on this Earth (to be accurate, I saw The Phantom Menace when it came out, but I was assured by many fans that this does not count).
By Ellie Scott6 years ago in Futurism