Star Wars

In the original Star Wars film New Hope, the rebels attack the Death Star utilizing a tiny flaw similar to a World War II event. — It was one of the most important raids in history. The enemy was in a fortress, and there was a bleak chance of victory. The fort had a minor weakness that the other side used to destroy it. The defect was a small air vent. Does it remind you of…

And why lessons in Star Wars can make you happier Photo by mohamed-nohassi-odxB5oIG_iA-unsplash What do Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader have to do with your happiness? Need a clue? Try this… Why is it that sometimes, out of the blue, someone comes along and dumps all their frustration onto you? There you are, minding your own business and for no…

Film Courage: Why is it hard for writers to talk about theme? Jeffrey Alan Schechter, Author/Screenwriter/Founder of Writers Room Pro: It’s hard for everybody to talk about theme, nobody understands theme. I mean that’s a horrible thing to say that nobody understands theme as if I understand. Theme is…

An Examination of Religious Extremism *Spoilers ahead for those who have not seen both Season 1, 2 and the Mandalorian episodes within The Book of Boba Fett show. What a time to be a Star Wars fan! More Star Wars content is now being released than ever before. Since the release of their last disappointing movie, The Rise of Skywalker in 2019, Disney has focused solely on limited series put out on their…

Of course, I was hyped for this event, and walking away from afterwards I felt so fulfilled and happy. Even when I had to go from the high of being an X-Wing pilot to just some normal guy in the streets… that always hits me like a crash into one…