Ramesses VI

There is perhaps no greater debated franchise in the history of film than that of George Lucas’ magum opus, The Star Wars saga. With the eighth film in the franchise set to premiere only a week from this essay’s writing (December 8th, 2016) it can be described as nothing less than a mega franchise. The three original films in the series (Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi) each had their own massive cultural impact- whether that be due to incredible special effects for…

Separation and Initiation Stages of Luke Skywalker Hero’s Journey Star Wars is an American franchise film that changed the movie industry in 1977 with the released of Star Wars Episode IV: A new Hope. The film was created by George Lucas and inspired by the Hero’s Journey concept. Star Wars, it’s the perfect example of the Hero’s Journey. An ordinary hero who was called to adventure, experiences trials, loss, sacrifice, heroic moments, finds his purpose, and comes back with the ultimate boon.…

Skam is set in? The first time Isak & Even are kissing is a reference to a movie, what movie? Even's favorite director is? What's in potato according to Noora? What game are the girls playing in season 2? What song does Noora sing for William? What song sings the guy at the Christmas concert? What's the name of the creepy guy that girls face at "hyttestugan"? Who is Even's ex girlfriend? Who believes Isak's mother that her uncle is? Which of the following characters are not in season 1? Skam was…

Movie Night: Qualities that make a movie great As I watched the T.V. I saw a preview of a brand new movie that was being released. When I watched it I thought to myself, “It looks like such an amazing movie.” Then I wondered what was it that made a movie so great, but then I came up with these three ideas. In order to appeal to many people, great movies should have fun and loyal characters. The movie Grown Ups shows that because it is about five guys that have been best friends since their…

When you first hear the word Star--, do you think, “Long ago, in a galaxy far away…” or “Space: the final frontier..”? The battle between Star Wars and Star Trek has been ongoing for many years and continues to grow with every passing generation. Despite the fact both franchise’s titles start with the same first word, both shows have many similarities and differences while still being its own different independent story. Star Trek began the path for Star Wars creation by opening a new audience…

“The Force Awakens”, the seventh installment in the Star Wars franchise and the first part of the new trilogy announced by the Walt Disney distributing company, was intended to be a galactic epic. Within this specific genre, it manages to deliver a pretty decent plot filled with exciting battles, interesting new and old characters, and some nostalgia without falling in exaggeration. The film was directed, co-written, and co-produced by J.J. Abrams, who reinforces his ability to recycle former…

Steven Spielberg Have you ever seen ET, Saving Private Ryan, Jurassic Park or Jaws? If so you’ve watched a Steven Spielberg film. Spielberg has become a household name because of these movies and many more. Steven would is also known for shaping how a lot of directors now film and even think about how they produce movies. (Ebert) Steven Spielberg was born in 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Spielberg's directing career started with him being a TV show director; later he became a movie director. His…

After many near death experiences, saving the Princess, and creating a better life for others, Luke Skywalker is definitely a hero. Luke is a teenager who lived with his aunt and uncle. He would work for his uncle as a farmer. He heard of Princess Leia when he met R2-D2 and C3PO. R2D2 projected a hologram of Princess Leia asking Obi-wan-kenobi for help. Luke wanted Princess Leia, but she was captured by Darth Vader, so he went on an adventure to save her. However, this is where the refusal…

Star Wars episode IV A New Hope is a 20th century classic which embodies: the socio-cultural dynamic that the power balance throughout the galaxy constantly changes, a show of respect for elders on both the good and bad sides of the force, and a diverse cast of individuals all working together towards a similar goal. The film begins as a Rebel transport ship with Princess Leia finds itself flying into an area within which the imperial starship essentially forces the rebels to cede their…

Stewart Van Vliet Mac World History 5 November 23, 2015 Religion Paper Jediism George Lucas has made many fictional movies including one the most popular hits Star Wars. Jediism is a non theistic movement mainly based on the depiction of the Jedi in Star Wars media. They attracted public attention in 2001 when a number of people recorded their religion as Jedi on national censuses. Daniel Jones, a twenty three year old gentleman, was inspired by the force and thought that it should be a real…