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Michael Askins | Friday, October 6, 2023
I distinctly remember my first introduction to the world of “Star Wars.” It was an episode of the first season of the animated “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” airing on Cartoon Network back in 2009, in which protagonist Anakin Skywalker is gravely injured and his young apprentice Ahsoka Tano must lead a group of survivors
Anna Falk | Friday, May 19, 2023
Sept. 2019 — Lizzo’s ”Truth Hurts” reaches No. 1 on the charts Despite its original release in Sept. 2017, “Truth Hurts” was re-released as radio single in March 2019. The song was used in the Netflix film “Someone Great,” and it becomes a viral sleeper hit on TikTok, skyrocketing Lizzo to fame. Nov. 12, 2019
Nicole Bilyak | Thursday, April 27, 2023
The 1983 film “Return of the Jedi” is fast approaching the 40th anniversary of its release. The third installment of the space opera franchise “Star Wars” has captivated audiences since its release, and it helped jumpstart the franchise. So in honor of the film’s anniversary, let us take a look at the history of “Star
Nicole Bilyak | Friday, September 30, 2022
In 2016, Lucasfilm released the first of the “Star Wars” spin-off films, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” The film was a massive success and provided a new perspective on the Rebel Alliance. It took until this September to continue the journey “Rogue One” began into the underbelly of the famous rebellion in “Star Wars”
Nicole Bilyak | Thursday, September 15, 2022
This past weekend, the biennial D23 Expo occurred at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California from Sept. 9-11. The event was originally planned for 2021, but due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it was pushed back to 2022. It was also pushed back to highlight Disney’s plans for the 100th anniversary of the company
Matheus Herndl | Tuesday, September 13, 2022
The trend of endless movie sequels is by no means a recent one. Ever since the 70s and the birth of summer blockbuster franchises like Jaws or Star Wars, the sequel has been a staple in yearly releases to the joy of some fans and the detriment of others. Indeed, the market dominance of big-budget
Isa Sheikh | Friday, April 1, 2022
Students stepped out of the rain Wednesday evening as they walked into Corbett Family Hall. They sat down for a discussion on the consequences of sin and the cycle of life, as well as heroes, myths and creeds. The particulars of the conversation were all grounded in episodes of the Disney+ “space Western” series “The
Nicole Bilyak | Friday, February 11, 2022
A while back, I reviewed “Star Wars: Visions” and shared I was deeply underwhelmed with the cluttered stories that the show was attempting to tell. I was also not a fan of the anime style. When I heard there was going to be a show about Boba Fett on Disney Plus, I was skeptical, to
Nicole Bilyak | Tuesday, October 5, 2021
“Star Wars” is the most well-known space opera series that science fiction and fantasy fans can think of. With its vast universe, lovable characters and unique concept, it is no surprise that Lucasfilm, the creator of the series, has created such an escape from the realities of life. When Lucasfilm moved many of the “Star
JP Spoonmore | Friday, October 1, 2021
Marcia Lucas, known for editing the films “Taxi Driver” and “American Graffiti,” gives a peek behind the curtain to some of the greatest classics in cinema in a recently published book, “Howard Kazanjian: A Producer’s Life.” In the foreword, she mentions the casting of Harrison Ford for “Indiana Jones,” while expressing her passion for editing.