Star Wars

Star Wars vs. Star Trek Throughout the past two decades, two leading science fiction cult classics have rivaled and fought each other. Both have resilient followings of faithful fans who live and breathe these classic tales. Videogames, Lunch boxes, t-shirts, masks, bed sheets, and figurines embody only some of the Merchandise of these two epic films. Star Wars and Star Trek form the benchmarks for the genre of science fiction movies. While the similarities are not difficult to see, especially…

Dragons are found in a symbolic aspect in Star Wars as were found in the Hobbit. Anakin Skywalker and the Emperor are our metaphorical dragons in this case. In many stories, the character of a dragon usually serves as a metaphor for greed; this is very apparent in the Hobbit through Smaug but is evident in Star Wars as well. In Star Wars, the dragon is the dark side: primarily, Anakin and the Emperor. The dark side and its main leaders may appear grotesque and malicious but in fact, it is just…

The Star Wars Series is a saga of films loved by just about every person in the United States. From middle-aged Sci-Fi nerds to middle school jocks, you’d be hard pressed to find somebody that “just didn’t get the hype.” The first Star Wars film, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, was released in 1977 and the last film of the series (so far), Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, was released in 2005. Though the original movie was a pop culture phenomenon and has changed film forever, the…

If you are a Star Wars aficionado, you know that the saga is not just a classic film series. It is much more than that. It represents some very profound concepts: from teaching you to trust in your instincts to being a great leader, there are many lessons to be drawn from the films. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the top five5 business lessons you can learn from Star Wars. “I find your lack of faith disturbing” Darth Vader in Star Wars Episode IV - A New Hope states it clearly: if you don’t…

The sound effects in Star Wars illuminated the entire film, making it a gifted piece of art. Star Wars has such incredible sound effects that it is hard to compare another film to it. Jurassic Park, directed Colin Trevorrow can rival with the sound effects performed in the Star Wars movies. See a sound; hear a sound. Every time you see some action on the screen, your mind expects there to be a complimentary sound. The Foley artists from each film were exceptionally creative when they were…

Aside from Han Solo's upcoming film "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," the saga continues as "Star Wars: Rogue Nation" unleashed its very first photograph. The film's cast and crew was reportedly announced as well. Lucasfilm confirmed yesterday that the standalone "Star Wars" movie had started its principal photography. The photo, showing the casts of "Rogue One" movie revealed the participation of Felicity Jones, Riz Ahmed, Diego Luna, Donnie Yen and Jiang Wen, according to StarWars.com. The…

used to form personalities. The influence that Star Wars has on people’s lives is so massive, that there’s a celebration in Florida every year to commemorate that inspiration. When it comes down to it, Star Wars inspires more creativity and more imagination than any other movie franchise on the face of the Earth.. Culture has been rocked hard by the Star Wars universe, with the unintentional birth of many daily things to come from it. If the Star Wars franchise hadn’t been created, our lives…

Throughout history there are significant moments that will shape and impact the future. Whether it be a war influencing politics, or an athlete changing the game of his or her sport, these moments can take place anywhere and at any time. For the film industry, one of the most important and groundbreaking films ever made was Star Wars, directed by George Lucas. Star Wars instantly became one of the most popular films once released, creating a fanbase that will continue for many generations. Lucas…

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…

elements of Star Wars. Jedi follow the moral and spiritual codes demonstrated by by the fictional Jedi. Jedis have a hard time becoming an official religion. Jediism has a strong following do to its history, beliefs, and its ability to overcome troubles. First, Jediism was known publicly in the UK during 2001. In 2008, 23 year old Daniel Jones founded the Church of Jediism with his brother Barney. Jediism all started when early websites began drawing a belief system from the Star Wars films.…