What makes the “Star Wars” experience unique, though, is that it happens on such an innocent and often funny level. It’s usually violence that draws me so deeply into a movie — violence ranging from the psychological torment of a Bergman character to the mindless crunch of a shark’s ...
The Bishops’ Wars and the return of Parliament (1640–42) The turn of events in Scotland horrified Charles, who determined to bring the rebellious Scots to heel. However, the Covenanters, as the Scottish rebels became known, quickly overwhelmed the poorly trained English army, forcing the king...
Avatar: The Last Airbender is a rare show with a nigh-flawless blending of serious drama and lighthearted character work, all of which is wrapped up in artwork and animation that captures the best elements of the anime that inspired it. While the original series only ran for three seasons, ...
As an example of how to do this, let’s look at a story that I think we’re all familiar with: Star Wars. If you haven’t seen this movie, rent it and watch it. It’s part of the lexicon of virtually all writers. It’s a fine example of the Hero’s Journey. And it’s ju...
Star. Darth Vader demands the location of the rebel base camp, but Leia resists. Death Star Commander, Grand Moff Tarkin plots a course for Alderan, and threatens to destroy Leia’s home world if she refuses to reveal where the rebels are hidden. Unable to sacrifice Alderan, she provides ...
The final film in the original trilogy,Star Wars: Episode VI—Return of the Jedi(1983), was directed by Richard Marquand. The movie saw Skywalker, having finished his training as a Jedi, put an end to the war with the rebels’ victory and bring his father, Vader, back to the light ...
"Rebel Force Radio: Star Wars Podcast" Star Wars Rebels: Declassified: 'Call To Action' (Podcast Episode 2015) - Plot summary, synopsis, and more...
• Star Wars™ Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back • Star Wars™ Episode VI: Return of the Jedi • Rogue One: A Star Wars™ Story • Star Wars™ Rebels • Masters of the Force • Classic Collectibles Exciting new features exclusive to this release: ...
the core of the movie is still about hope, as the entire franchise has been. It's heartbreaking, but there's catharsis in the heartbreak of the movie because the audience knows what comes next for the story, and if they forget, Leia's cameo reminds them where the rebels go from here...
Fallen angel Satan lies in chains on a lake of fire along with his fellow rebels. They’ve just lost their first big battle against God and plummeted to Hell. But despite their defeat, Satan wants to continue the struggle against God. In a famous line, he asserts that he’d rather ...