Tag Archives: The Force Awakens

Every Star Wars Lightsaber Fight Ranked

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Sam S-P

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/every-star-wars-lightsaber-fight-ranked/ SSP

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

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Sam S-P

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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40 Years On: Star Wars (1977)

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Sam S-P

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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Review: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Sam S-P

Was the emotionally bereft GODZILLA remake just a blip for Gareth Edwards? Thankfully yes it was. There is more genuine humanity, imagination and enjoyment to ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY than there was not only in the ill-advised giant … Continue reading →

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Review: Ghostbusters (2016)

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Sam S-P

I think I might have mentioned this before, but I’ve never really been that into GHOSTBUSTERS. Paul Feig’s new take has nods to the original and cameos, but otherwise strikes out on its own and largely it’s a successful venture. … Continue reading →

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A Few Thoughts More: The Force Awakens

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Sam S-P

This piece contains spoilers for THE FORCE AWAKENS, but if you care and haven’t seen it yet then where have you been? There’s also a reference to the twist in IRON MAN 3, just FYI. I’ve seen the seventh STAR … Continue reading →

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Looking Back and Looking Forward: 2015

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Sam S-P

It’s that time of year, where every critic professional and amateur alike publishes some sort of Best of the Year list. This time last year, I thought 2014 was a mixed bag. 2015 may have been even more so. There … Continue reading →

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Review: Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens (2015)

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Sam S-P

First, a disclaimer: STAR WARS is one of my favourite things in this, or any, galaxy. It was my childhood playground and will always have a very special place reserved in my heart. Now arguably the most highly antipated film … Continue reading →

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If The Force Awakens really is that good, what then?

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Sam S-P

It’s an equally enticing and scary prospect for STAR WARS fans, the thought that if THE FORCE AWAKENS really does deliver on all it promises, then THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK will no longer be the quintessential trip to a Galaxy … Continue reading →

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