After the excellent Rogue One hit theaters, diehard Star Wars fans like me began wondering where the film ranks in the overall franchise. It was really good but was it better than The Empire Strikes Back? I don't think so! Or is it somewhere between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens? The only way to find out is to ask! Enjoy my final survey of 2016, and May The Force … [Read more...]
Five Spoiler-Free Observations About Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
I really enjoyed Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. I have seen it twice and I just may see it again before the year is over. Many of you may have not seen the movie yet, so I will keep my recap short and sweet. Five Spoiler-Free Observations Rogue One is its own movie. Unlike Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Rogue One is very original. Both films pay homage to … [Read more...]
Are You Buying The Force Awakens On-Demand, Blu-Ray/DVD Or Both?
It's a question that I have been asking myself since I caught wind that The Force Awakens was set to come out on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on April 1. And no, it's not an April Fool's Day joke! In the past, when it's a movies series that I love, like the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the Dark Knight Trilogy or the original Star Wars trilogy, I not only bought them … [Read more...]
Star Wars The Force Awakens May Be The Greatest Remix Ever
Several years ago, P-Diddy released, "We Invented the Remix," an album which highlighted his label's knack for sampling older songs, updating them with modern hip-hop beats and vocals, and making new hits. In many ways, J.J. Abrams has done a similar thing in the science fiction genre. It first started with his excellent Star Trek "updates", including Star Trek and Star Trek … [Read more...]