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Lucas’s Impact on Cinema and Culture
Every red-blooded American knows about George Lucas, even if they don’t know him by name. You can’t fail to recognize the ominous silhouette of Vader’s helmet or the cult-like following of Star Wars fans at the movie theaters.
But is that the extent of Lucas’s impact? I answer with a resounding, “No!” In this, our FINAL INSTALLMENT in The Genius of George Lucas series (woot woot!), we’ll acknowledge three major areas that Lucas has impacted throughout his career. Join me, won’t you?
Happy Birthday, PWD!
If you can’t believe it’s been two years since Past Watchful Dragons began gracing your inbox with awesomeness, then join the club–neither can I! Nevertheless, it’s true, and I wanted to take a week to reminisce on some of the great stuff we’ve learned together during the past year. Also, I’m eager to hear from you! What do you want to read about next year?
Indiana Jones: The Flop of Four and the Fear of Five
Did you hate the fourth Indiana Jones movie but have a hard time articulating exactly why? That’s how I felt until I forced myself to re-watch it and write this article. It turns out there are plenty of reasons to dislike it, and I enumerate several of them here.
Also, if you happened to like the film, I forgive you. We can still be friends. I even included the parts of the movie I did like…and one of them may surprise you.
So while this post is quite a bit more, shall we say, blunt than usual, it’s not all bad news. Read on to see for yourself!
Masterful Poems 3: “The Lantern Out of Doors”
“Out of sight is out of mind.”
Is it just me, or is that completely accurate and rather condemning? But why does this apply more to people and responsibilities and never to chocolate??
This post examines our tendency toward amnesia in light of Gerard Manley Hopkins’ poem “The Lantern Out of Doors.” Fortunately, Hopkins helps us celebrate the One who always sees and never forgets.
One Word
I know January 1 is behind us, but I’m still thinking about the idea of a one-word resolution. But the more I consider it, the less I feel equal to the task of choosing a word, and maybe that’s not such a bad thing. After all, when we make resolutions, what are we REALLY looking for? Read on for a rather unflattering perspective.
Awful Poetry for Children: A Small Rant
You may not be a poetry buff, but I’m sure you’ve read enough children’s books to know an awful poem when you hear it. My question is, why are some people writing garbage for kids, and what can be done about it? See for yourself in today’s post.
The Fun of Indiana Jones 1-3: Part 2
Horror, humor, and iconic style: these are just a few of the ingredients that have combined to make Indiana Jones a cult classic for over 40 years. Read on to enjoy some classic quotes and a little-known fact about The Temple of Doom’s rating!
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