Antiochus IV Epiphanes

Star Wars is an all time classic movie that influenced generations of fans with its characters, score, and editing that created a legacy unlike any film before. Star Wars had the luxury of an all star cast that gave a heart to a far off galaxy. John Williams incredible score was able to bring a futuristic movie to audiences with a classic feel. Although, it was the award winning editing team transformed Star Wars into the iconic film we have today. Together all of these factors made the story…

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope is a very famous science fiction movie released in 1977 and directed by George Lucas. With only a $13 million budget and the help of computer generated effects and models they made $775.4 million in the box office. This movie follows the protagonist, Luke Skywalker, and his voyage, which shadows the 12 stages of the hero’s journey by joseph Campbell. The first stage, called the ordinary world, states that “it is where the hero exists before the present story…

Merly Beaumonte Media 15: Essay Two October 26, 2016 Which one of you nuts has got any guts? I’ve discovered one of my favorite films in film history class. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest was a phenomenal and unforgettable film directed by Milos Forman. This film premiered in 1975 and is considered one of the best New Hollywood films. One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest is a great example of the director’s work and also undeniably one of the best films ever made in the history of movie making.…

Influence of 1984 in Film The year 1984 was a significant year for film due to the introduction of several influential movies, unique use of special effects, and a new rating system. Several of the movies that were released in 1984 “set a template for sequels”(Truitt 1) and created “the franchises of today”(Truitt 1). The Ghostbusters franchise took off after the movie turned out to be a massive success. Spawning spin-offs (and knock-offs), cartoons, comics, tv shows, and of course, sequels,…

A Pirate’s Failure BREAK Tatooine Sith Inquisitor Act I Andronikos Revel considered the Sith standing in front of him as she held out a datapad from his old girlfriend Casey. The Sith was petite to the extreme, barely coming to his shoulder. Andronikos was a fit man, but he’d never been considered tall. Whatever her reasons for being here, it was clear that this Sith had come prepared for a march through the desert. Only one thing truly stuck out to him apart from her height, and Andronikos…

Star Trek Discovery Whether or not you’ve been a Star Trek fan, the trailer release of the first images and star cast from the upcoming New Star Trek show has every element to make your pulse race with excitement. Irrespective of the fact that you are a trekkie, a casual Star Trek fan or a die-hard sci-fi enthusiast, the trailers, images and the exciting star cast from the upcoming Star Trek: Discovery show has every element to capture your imagination and draw you in to start the countdown to…

The stories Star Wars, Hunger Games, and Ender’s Games all compare and contrast the way Luke, Katniss, and Ender go through the Hero’s Journey. One way they contrast is, the Call to Adventure because Luke is invited to go to Alderaan and Katniss is forced through a drawing. On the other hand, Ender is invited to go with the potential of being able to learn to stand up for himself. One way they compare is, they refuse to go away because their families need them there. Ender refuses because he…

We can again see this in Star Wars games like Jedi Knight and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic where the player starts off as a normal person and slowly rises in fame and importance till they are the center of the galaxy's attention. This occurs similarly to the films, as in the films Luke Skywalker turns out to be Darth Vader/Anakin's son, in games like Knights of the Old Republic, the player character turns out to be a famous Sith lord thought dead and lost. (Schellenberg) While again…

I swung my white lightsaber again and again, harder and harder, faster and faster. The battle simulator droids responded by pushing my limits further with more aggressive movements. I screamed in frustration and sliced off their heads, frying their circuits beyond repair. I frowned as I looked what I had accomplished. Three droids destroyed in one stroke. This was a failure move. I bet the padawans could do better than this! I must do better. I knew I could. Shame on me for being so weak! If…

Additionally, when meeting Han Solo and Chewbacca for the first time in the film the music is soft and calming. The meeting is like seeing old friends from your past and the softness of the stings and horns reminds the audience of this relationship. This meeting for the audience is important since it is the first time we have seen these characters in the Star Wars universe in over 30 years. One of the main musical themes “Follow Me” is fast and loud that relates to the action sequences in the…