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Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

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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...

Indiana Jones and the Fall of My Favorite Hero, Part One: King of Heroes?

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Indiana Jones and the Fall of My Favorite Hero, Part One: King of Heroes?

On June 12, 1981, moviegoers watched Indiana Jones disarm a gunslinging traitor with one swift lash of his bullwhip. The bloodied villain, caught red-handed (literally), fled, and we saw Harrison Ford’s glare smolder beneath the brim of that fedora for the first time. We knew he meant business.

Star Wars: Episode Three - Revenge of the Sith (2005)

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Star Wars: Episode Three - Revenge of the Sith (2005)

🗓️This review was originally published at Christianity Today. It is reprinted here with permission, and with a few slight revisions for clarity and correction. To steal a phrase from a certain dark lord, “This will be a day long remembered.” Star Wars, Episode Three: Revenge of the Sith, the fastest

THX 1138 (The Director's Cut) (2004)

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THX 1138 (The Director's Cut) (2004)

Do you ever get the feeling that, to the government, you're just a number? Have you ever visited a church service, or a political rally, or a company meeting where you had the strange feeling that everybody had been brainwashed into "talking the talk" and going

Frank Darabont on Horror Movies and His Rejected Indy Script

Two highlights of the new MTV interview with Frank "Shawshank Redemption" Darabont, who is directing Stephen King's The Mist: Darabont: The torture-porn thing is pretty distasteful. I'm just not into it. Horror unfortunately tends to go in these cycles where it puts itself

Indiana Jones, Part 4: Can they? Should they?

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Indiana Jones, Part 4: Can they? Should they?

They like it! They really like it! ComingSoon.net reports that George Lucas and Steven Spielberg have both finally agreed upon a new script for a fourth Indiana Jones film, one written by Jeff Nathanson. And that leaves fans with one super-sized question.... HOW DO WE STOP THEM? Nathanson

Revenge of the Sith: post-viewing questions

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Revenge of the Sith: post-viewing questions

Okay, when you've finally seen Revenge of the Sith, I'd love to hear your thoughts on some of these questions, a few of which I alluded to in my review. CAUTION: A small degree of spoilage is involved, so read on at your own risk. 🎟️Looking

Just a few more days of waiting before the circle becomes complete

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Just a few more days of waiting before the circle becomes complete

I have my pass to the sneak preview of Star Wars, Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith. I’m feeling a mix of excitement, dread, and at times a strange indifference. Somehow, I know it’s not going to be all I want it to be. All I ask is

Have you read Revenge of the Sith yet?

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Have you read Revenge of the Sith yet?

Doesn’t it take some of the fun out of opening day to know that the novelization of Star Wars, Episode Three: Revenge of the Sith is already available at your local bookstore? By the way, for those keeping track, I've made it this far without hearing any

Star Wars 3: new trailer, George Lucas on 60 Minutes

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Star Wars 3: new trailer, George Lucas on 60 Minutes

The new trailer for Revenge of the Sith is out there. AOL Users can look at it, and others can too if you browse around a while. (Try Ain't It Cool News.) Also: George Lucas will be talking about this, the “darkest” episode of the series, on 60