Far Out!
I love space movies! Whether they claim to be set in the near or distant future, or “a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away,” I love them. I believe that the stars have always provided humanity with …
Tag: Star Wars
What Makes a Story Science Fiction?
After spending a weekend at FenCon IX in Dallas, I discovered a whole new world of science fiction. I’ve always been a sci-fi fan. I grew up with Star Trek and Star Wars. I just always thought of science fiction …
May the 4th Be With You!
It’s Star Wars Day! Time to celebrate all things one with the Force! Our family loves Star Wars. We have had multiple Star Wars-themed parties, complete with Wookie Cookies, Yoda Soda, Aunt Beru’s Brew, and Jabba’s Delight. That one was …
The Really Short Films
There is a cinematic art form that, though it usually goes unnoticed or avoided, permeates and drives our culture. The commercial. Formerly relegated to TV, the thirty to ninety-second spots now appear everywhere. Advertisers integrate them into our movie theatre …
One More Movie Phone App
My last two blog posts have mentioned movie-related smart phone applications that I find fun and useful. I have another one that I have to share before I leave the topic. It’s called “My Movies for iPhone Pro,” and it …