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In a Galaxy Far, Far Away, the Star Wars Prequels are Actually Good: Why are there so many plot holes? - Part 290

In a Galaxy Far, Far Away, the Star Wars Prequels are Actually Good: Why are there so many plot holes? - Part 2

Read Part 1 Episode 1: The Phantom Menace clearly had its flaws but perhaps it’s too early to judge. There was an overwhelming amount of negative criticisms, with Episode I being ranked as one of “The 25 Worst Sequels Ever Made” by...

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George Lucas' use of Mythology in "Star Wars"89

George Lucas' use of Mythology in "Star Wars"

George Lucas' "Star Wars" films are rife with examples of classical mythological themes. Luke Skywalker's journey into manhood demonstrates elements of myth first told millenia ago.

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Han Shot First: What Does it Mean to Star Wars Fans?82

Han Shot First: What Does it Mean to Star Wars Fans?

We all know Han shot first, but the 1997 re-release of Star Wars spawned a meme in defense of our favorite scoundrel. When George Lucas altered Han Solo’s scene with a deadly bounty hunter and tried to make him a role model for kids, he messed with a character that many fans felt was just fine the way he was.

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Tolkien Explains the Failure of Star Wars From Beyond the Grave83

Tolkien Explains the Failure of Star Wars From Beyond the Grave

Star Wars was—and remains—a great unifying force for the nerds (of both sexes) of my generation. But it's lost a certain something since Ep 1...

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How George Lucas Presents the 332nd Fighter Group/US Army Air Corps and the North American P-51C Mustang Red Tails86

How George Lucas Presents the 332nd Fighter Group/US Army Air Corps and the North American P-51C Mustang Red Tails

"Red Tails" is a magnificent family film that tells the history and emotion of the segregation and acknowledgement of the Tuskegee Airmen, all of whom helped the US win WWII. They saved 1000s of lives and became exemplars to the US military complex.

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List of Pixar Movies82

List of Pixar Movies

A brief history of Pixar, John Lasseter and a full list of Pixar films starting with the hugely successful Toy Story in 1995.

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Secondhand Reviews: "Red Tails"80

Secondhand Reviews: "Red Tails"

Rated PG-13 for combat violence. * * * * * * * * * * Every now and then, I run into a movie that rigidly adheres to the patterns that have been set for the storyline of that particular genre decades upon decades ago, not...

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Star Wars - Ripe for a Reboot82

Star Wars - Ripe for a Reboot

Second hub in a series arguing that some films deserve a good reboot/remake despite the risks. In this installment the original Star Wars trilogy.

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Interracial Celebrity Couples80

Interracial Celebrity Couples

Being a bi-racial woman it is nice to see couples in the media that are Interracial. This was something that was not too common for me when I was growing up. Here are several interracial celebrity couples.

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Famous Taurus Sun Sign People80

Famous Taurus Sun Sign People

Taurus people are practical and sensible souls, and often find solutions to problems that others do not see. Many are good singers or actors, as they are ruled by the throat and like being on the stage. This list of Famous Taurus People includes Taureans from many different walks of life.

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