Star Wars is a story of aliens and space battles; but it’s also a story of ghosts and mystical powers. Is Star Wars science fiction‚ or is it fantasy? More importantly‚ what makes it one or the other? Magic vs. Science The difference between sci-fi and fantasy is a much-debated subject. One common dividing line‚ however‚ is that science fiction is about scientific and technological advancements that could reasonably occur in the future‚ while fantasy exists only in the realm of imagination. Much
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The Historical Significance of Star Wars: A New Hope Known as “New Hollywood”‚ the 1960’s and 1970’s introduced a time of great change in the film industry‚ and acted as a transitional period from classic Hollywood to the more modern style of filmmaking most of us are accustomed to today. The era was marked by a new generation of filmmakers‚ who began to move away from tradition‚ and experiment with new concepts‚ genres‚ and technologies in their films (Perno). One filmmaker who greatly contributed
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Herbert and "Star Wars" by Lucas The novel Dune by Frank Herbert‚ and the novel Star Wars by George Lucas have many comparisons and contrasts. Even though they were written more than 10 years apart‚ they are both very entertaining. In Dune the story takes place on a dry desert planet called Arrakis‚ where water is very scarce‚ and only the rich own it. Similarly‚ in Star Wars the story starts out on a desert world called Tatooine‚ where water is very scarce and expensive. In Star Wars there is
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John Boyega: Reaching For The Stars Born in Peckham‚ South London‚ John Boyega found a passion for acting in Oliver Primary School. At the age of nine‚ Teresa Early‚ the artist director at Theater Peckham‚ noticed him and his talent. With a busy schedule and low finances‚ Boyega continued to follow his love of acting. After appearing in small roles here and there‚ Boyega was offered the opportunity of a lifetime‚ to star in the next installment of the Star Wars trilogy! This was a childhood dream
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J.J. Abrams movie‚ Star Trek Into Darkness‚ 2013‚ kept the viewers on the edge of their seats as they followed the characters through their battles in attempt to save their home planet and Starfleet. Every single one of the characters underwent a certain amount of growth and development‚ including their captain‚ James T. Kirk. Captain Kirk is thrown challenge after challenge‚ leading to a significant amount of growth in his wisdom and leadership throughout the movie. In the opening scene of the
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An essay on starwars Are you sitting comfortably? In depth analysis of starwars can be an enriching experience. While it has been acknowledged that it has an important part to play in the development of man‚ starwars is not given the credit if deserves for inspiring many of the worlds famous painters. It is estimated that that starwars is thought about eight times every day by socialists‚ who just don’t like that sort of thing. Complex though it is I shall now attempt to provide an exaustive report
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‘Star Trek Beyond’ Review: This Thirteenth Installment of Star Trek Franchise has got its Soul in the Right Place After a gap of three years‚ legendary ‘Star Trek’ franchise has returned to the theater screens in the form of ‘Star Trek Beyond.’ And if you have been an ardent fan of the science-fiction franchise all these years‚ you would be definitely touched by its storyline and theme. This movie is really about revisiting the good old times of Star Trek. And since it is also the film that features
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Thesis: Star Trek and Star Wars each posses similar and different general concepts‚ themes‚ and motives. Outline I. Technology A. Star wars 1. Weapons 2. Ships B Star Trek 1. Weapons 2. Ships II. Characters A. Star Wars Sean McGrann Enr. English II Compare/Contrast Essay 3/6/00 Star Wars vs. Star Trek Throughout the past two decades‚ two science fiction cult classics have rivaled each other. Both have strong followings of loyal fans that
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To be a fan of Star Trek is one thing‚ but to be a “Trekkie” puts you in a while different category. Trekkies is an old documentary about the many loyal fans of the original movie‚ Star Trek. Have you ever asked yourself that question‚ What meaning has this show had in these people’s lifes? Does the show’s message hold some kind of ideal for the future? Does the show somehow create a way for people to feel they “fit in?” In the movie Trekkies‚ the Star Trek actors and fans answer these
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I’ve been bouncing around a little with the new canon Star Wars book‚ having skipped couple due to getting my hands on them. I’m hoping I can eventually get back to the older ones releases and give them a read and review. For now though‚ I’m reviewing the latest Star Wars book to come out‚ Battlefront: Twilight Company‚ which has been released to coincide with the Star Wars Battlefront video game. Because the game doesn’t have a story‚ the book acts as a way for fans to get some much-needed action
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