Category Archives: Star Wars

Just Because: A Guy In A Darth Vader Suit Plays The “Star Wars Theme” On Bagpipes.

Posted on March 9, 2012 by jlmicek

And did I mention he’s riding a unicycle? And also wearing a kilt? How I love the Interwebs. (via HeyUGuys)

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“Star Wars” Artist Ralph McQuarrie, R.I.P.

Posted on March 4, 2012 by jlmicek

Artist Ralph McQuarrie, whose concept drawings for “Star Wars” defined the franchise at least as much — perhaps more — as the actual movies, has died. He was 82. McQuarrie’s stylish art provided the template for some of the movies’ … Continue reading →

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The 50 Greatest Star Wars Scenes Of All Time.

Posted on February 18, 2012 by jlmicek

Courtesy of the good folks at TotalFilm, here’s a chance to blot out the memory of this month’s cash-in … erm … 3D re-release of “Phantom Menace.” The mag’s online editors have put together a slideshow of the 50 greatest … Continue reading →

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Review: 3D Adds Nothing To “Phantom Menace” Re-Release.

Posted on February 12, 2012 by jlmicek

You kind of saw this one coming, didn’t you? You can slap a new coat of paint on it, but it’s impossible to escape the fact that “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace” is not a very good movie at all. … Continue reading →

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New “Phantom Menace” Featurette Makes Movie Even Dumber Than It Was Before.

Posted on February 3, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s a new “Phantom Menace” teaser featurette designed to lure the young’uns into the 3D re-release of the “Star Wars” trilogy. If it’s possible, it has made the movie even more annoying than it was when it was first released. … Continue reading →

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George Lucas Says He’s “Retiring From Blockbusters.”

Posted on January 18, 2012 by jlmicek

From NYMag’s Vulture blog. This is probably just as well: “So no more Star Wars movies? “Why would I make any more when everybody yells at you all the time and says what a terrible person you are?” gripes Lucas. Despite his … Continue reading →

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Weirdest Movie Tie-in Ever? The Darth Vader Burger.

Posted on January 5, 2012 by jlmicek

And it’s even wearing black! According to Brit film site HeyUGuys, the fast-food delight dreamed up by French chain Quick is timed to coincide with the 3d rerelease of “Phantom Menace.” “This lovely image promoting the delightful treats tells us … Continue reading →

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The Daily Dark Knight: New Joseph Gordon Levitt Video.

Posted on November 1, 2011 by jlmicek

Splash Newshas put together a new video of “Dark Knight Rises” actor Joseph Gordon Levitt caught on the film’s NYC set. The former “Third Rock from the Sun” star plays Gotham cop John Blake in the third and final installment … Continue reading →

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“Star Wars: The Phantom Menace” 3D Trailer Released.

Posted on October 24, 2011 by jlmicek

Oh Man … … 3D Jar Jar. On the other hand, the battle scenes could be good if done correctly. But it’s unlikely to improve the story or the acting. Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace – 3D Trailer … Continue reading →

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Happy Belated Birthday, Princess Leia.

Posted on October 22, 2011 by jlmicek

Wow … Where Does The Time Go? “Star Wars” actress Carrie Fisher rang in her 55th birthday on Friday. It was a long time ago and in a galaxy far, far away that Fisher’s Princess Leia first told Obi-Wan Kenobi … Continue reading →

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