I’ve been looking forward to seeing Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi, but I haven't had the time yet. Instead, I wanted to share my thoughts on the film that launched this new trilogy: The Force Awakens. When it was released, it was easily the most anticipated movie of the year and ended up as second-favorite film of 2015, just below Mad Max: Fury Road. Yes, I really enjoyed this movie; it’s definitely amon…

The latest installment in the Original Trilogy saga follows a familiar path, leaning heavily on established elements and taking what feels like a safe approach. While *The Force Awakens* certainly has its strong points and represents an improvement over the previous trilogy, it frequently draws parallels to *A New Hope*, almost as if it’s imitating earlier events. Following the destruction of the Second Death Star…

It’s difficult to write anything substantial about Slumber Earthquake, because it's part of a group of large-scale releases that are destined to elicit strong reactions, both positive and negative. The Force Awakens isn't without its problems; there’s a noticeable sense of caution surrounding it, and the accusations of being an expensive rehash hold some truth. Some plot elements are perplexing and seem likely to …

It's a really enjoyable film with plenty of amusing callbacks to the past and lots of humor, though it’s not without its flaws. **Spoiler alert!!** The storyline felt like a direct duplicate of the fourth installment, which was more disappointing than I expected. While there were new faces and some intriguing puzzles, the overall plot mirrored that earlier film too closely; thankfully, they did destroy the repu…

It's hard to believe that thirty-eight years have passed since “Star Wars” initially captivated audiences and reshaped cinematic expectations. Regardless of when you first encountered George Lucas’s groundbreaking science fiction blockbuster, its impact on popular culture is undeniable. Now, nearly four decades later, this enduring film phenomenon—the one set "a galaxy far, far away"—returns to expand its legacy afte…