Tag Archives: Carrie Fisher

Review: Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Fans, as a rule don’t really know what they want – only what they don’t. A lot of Star Wars fans didn’t want things to go the way they did in THE LAST JEDI, so JJ Abrams seems primarily concerned … Continue reading →

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May the Fourth Review: Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Yes, this Star Wars day I’m reviewing the big one. With the original STAR WARS, George Lucas discovered that magic formula. But because he stepped back from his creation, the first sequel grew beyond him and became the most balanced … Continue reading →

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Review in Brief: The Director and the Jedi (2018)

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Whatever you thought about EPISODE VIII (and whether or not you need to get over yourself), behind-the-scenes documentary THE DIRECTOR AND THE JEDI brings chills (Frank Oz taking up the Yoda puppet again) and tears (filming Carrie Fisher and Mark … Continue reading →

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Review: Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi (2017)

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

There was a lovely little moment in THE FORCE AWAKENS where Leia (Carrie Fisher) after reuniting with Han (Harrison Ford) comments with a wry smile, “Same jacket” and her paramour responds, with mock hurt in his voice, “No, new jacket”. … Continue reading →

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This is not going to go the way you think…

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Something happened last night (or this morning in the UK). There was a disturbance in the force and millions of voices cried out in jubilation, not to be silenced until December. The first full trailer for STAR WARS: THE LAST … Continue reading →

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40 Years On: Star Wars (1977)

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

2017 marks 40 years of STAR WARS. The galaxy far far away (….) has been part of my life since I’ve been watching movies. For me, George Lucas’ creation is a cornerstone of who I am. I may not have … Continue reading →

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The First Step into a Larger-er World

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

At long last the cast for JJ Abrams’ STAR WARS EPISODE VII been revealed to the world, and I’m extremely excited about seeing this particular ensemble in action. Aside from the expected return appearances of Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and … Continue reading →

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