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Disney, Han shot first!

4 Comments / Geeks / By Nathan C Morales

Unless you are a fantasy Luddite, you’ve heard the news: George Lucas sold his Star Wars franchise for over… Yup. Over four billion. For years Star Wars fans have been up in arms about Lucas’ artistic license, like changing episodes 4-6, and creating episodes 1-3. We need not even mention Jar-jar or the Ewoks. In fact, …

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Sensationalism and the new Hobbit

2 Comments / Geeks / By Nathan C Morales

I think I’m allergic to the physical sensationalism that has crept into films. Here’s what I mean: In the original Matrix film, Neo learned Kung-Fu through a form of technological osmoses. (Side note: I hope someone invents a similar device so I can challenge Tim Ferris to a kickboxing match.) Later Neo engages the seemingly …

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