SPOILER FREE REVIEW: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

There is one indisputable truth about the final episode in the Skywalker Saga.  After "The Force Awakens" and "The Last Jedi" it is impossible to make a movie that everyone will love.   It's equally impossible to make a movie that will coherently conclude the two thematically opposed precursors.  Armed with these expectations, it's possible to [...]

By |2019-12-19T12:27:53-07:00December 19th, 2019|Movie Reviews, Reviews|0 Comments

Interview with “The Empire STRIPS Back” creator Russall Beattie

If you've ever longed for naked Jedi, you'll love this interview with Russall Beattie, the creator of “The Empire Strips Back”, a traveling burlesque extravaganza that will be premiering in Arizona on April 2nd! TCF:                       The first question I'm sure you get all the time is, "how did you come up with the idea?", but [...]

By |2019-03-14T15:20:23-07:00March 14th, 2019|Interviews, News & Articles|0 Comments

Movie Review: SOLO: A Star Wars Story

SOLO provided me with a very unexpected experience.  It is the first time a Star Wars films didn't make me feel -anything-.  I have always had an emotional response to each and every Star Wars movie.  These haven't always been positive experiences, but there's always been SOMETHING.  No so for Solo. Being a "Star Wars [...]

By |2018-05-25T11:51:01-07:00May 25th, 2018|Movie Reviews, Reviews|0 Comments

“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” is a Slap in the Face to “The Force Awakens” (SPOILERS)

Spoilers Below. If you haven't seen THE LAST JEDI, then you probably shouldn't read this, as it won't make sense. And you should definitely see the movie to judge it for yourself. I sat in the theater as the credits rolled for Star Wars: The Last Jedi wondering what had just happened. I was in shock, but [...]

By |2017-12-17T08:03:43-07:00December 16th, 2017|Movie Reviews|1 Comment

Movie Review: “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”

After watching “The Last Jedi” one thing has become clear.  Disney is intimidated by the Star Wars property they own.  Its massive value, rabid fan base, and cultural significance has frightened the house of mouse from doing anything unique. Instead, they keep falling back on saga-old cliches, dramatic head-fakes, and critical injections of nostalgia.   [...]

By |2019-03-11T17:03:06-07:00December 14th, 2017|Movie Reviews, Reviews|0 Comments

“The Last Jedi” Trailer and Poster Revealed!

"IT'S TIME FOR THE JEDI TO END"  The first trailer and poster for Star Wars: The Last Jedi (Ep VIII) was just released!  Check it out below and let us know what you think! (Don't miss our screen grabs for a closer look) https://youtu.be/zB4I68XVPzQ?list=PLAI5i2Z9jIK2Vl7RS8uuKZehVJ9YjZhDx

By |2019-03-11T17:04:25-07:00April 14th, 2017|News & Articles, Trailers|1 Comment

This Year’s Oscar Nominations are AMAZING (Full List)

As the resident Oscar/Awards geek, I had the task of watching the livestream of the announcement of this year's Oscar nominations live (they started at 6:18 AM local Arizona time).  I gasped a few times because of some significant snubs and some HUGE surprises, which are detailed below. The oddest inclusion was without a doubt Suicide [...]

By |2019-03-11T17:05:08-07:00January 24th, 2017|News & Articles|0 Comments

Review: “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”

“Rogue One” is the first film in the new Star Wars Anthology series, a collection of one-off films that exist outside the main episodic chapters.  It’s also the first to not use the iconic opening crawl, the first to not use John Williams for the score, and the first to use a character originally created [...]

By |2019-03-11T17:05:39-07:00December 13th, 2016|Movie Reviews, Reviews|0 Comments

Who is Rogue One’s Saw Gerrera??

The frequency Saw Gerrera's name is dropped in "Rogue One" and the relatively high-profile casting of Forest Whitaker, lends the question, "Should we know who this guy is?" The answer depends on how big of a Star Wars fan you are. For the first time in Star Wars cinematic history, a character created for an animated [...]

By |2019-03-11T17:05:39-07:00December 12th, 2016|News & Articles|0 Comments