Looking Elsewhere: October 11, 2015

Beatles medicine. End times zombies. Coens go Biblical. Do's and don'ts of filmmaking. Jedi versus Airbender.


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The Empire Strikes 35

"Anger, fear, aggression. The dark side are they. Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny."


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Harrison Ford is back in character!

We held our breath. The Lucasfilm logo came up. We cheered. Familiar music. Familiar sights. And then...


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Looking Elsewhere: Dec. 4, 2014

Here are a few recent distractions and discoveries from elsewhere on the web that gave me fleeting moments of relief from the storms of a Bad News Week.


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Star Wars – Episode 1: The Phantom Menace (1999): Looking Back 15 Years

I know, I know. Take a deep breath. Let go of your anger, young Jedi.


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Six Movies to Revisit Before You See The LEGO Movie

I encourage you to revisit this short list of movies before you go watch the LEGOs this weekend. Why? Let me explain...


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When You Wish Upon Star Wars – Episode Seven

So, Princess Leia is a Disney Princess now. Despite all of the fanboy dreams that are kindled by the news, I still can't get excited about it. Lucas did a thorough job of spoiling my enjoyment of the world he created. Still... if Disney hired me as a consultant, here's what I'd suggest...


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