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7 Best Movies That Use the "Respawn" Trope
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (844+ words) Die, reset, learn, and repeat. Cinema can take inspiration from anywhere'even video games. "Respawning" is basically a sub-trope of staying alive. It's when a character dies repeatedly and is always resurrected in one particular place, retaining previous memories to solve…...
The Hidden E. T. Cameo In "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" You Probably Never Noticed
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (601+ words) George Lucas" subtle homage to Steven Spielberg 'E. T. the Extra - Terrestrial' (1982) Few moments in film history will be remembered with as much delight as great filmmakers giving subtle nods to each other through classic films. In Star Wars: Episode I - The…...
Famous Animated Characters You Didn't Realize Were Voiced by the Same Actors
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (1062+ words) Playing a hero, villain, and a goofball is not easy, but these voice actors can do it in their pajamas without breaking a sweat. 'Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!' (1969-1978) Voice actors don't often get the credit they deserve, while live-action stars…...
The Writing Lesson in "Somehow, Palpatine Returned"
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1241+ words) Oscar Isaac reveals the behind-the-scenes reasoning behind a bad line. I always approach discussions about The Rise of Skywalker with some sense of unease, knowing the psychological risk I'm taking and the potential mess of discourse that can be opened…...
There Is No Such Thing As Luck: The Meaning Behind Obi-Wan's Iconic "Star Wars' Line
2+ week, 4+ day ago (656+ words) Obi-Wan's quiet lesson defines the Jedi belief. 'Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope' (1977) "In my experience, there is no such thing as luck" is a line delivered by Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977), directed…...
This 1956 Prop Became One of the Most Valuable Movie Artifacts Ever Sold
2+ week, 6+ day ago (807+ words) Forbidden Planet's Robby the Robot sold for $5. 3 million at an auction. Back in 1956, when science fiction was a less explored territory, MGM spent a significant sum of money on Forbidden Planet to create a sophisticated, one-of-a-kind robot that audiences had…...
How a Real-Life Accident Led to the Wampa Scene in "Star Wars
3+ week, 14+ hour ago (755+ words) An actual accident changed the script. 'Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back' (1980) One of the finest moments from Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980), directed by Irvin Kershner, shows Luke Skywalker being attacked by a Wampa…...
Indiana Jones Almost Had a Completely Different Name by George Lucas
3+ week, 1+ day ago (530+ words) Don't worry! Even George Lucas produces bad ideas sometimes. 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" (1984) Funny how a seaside brainstorming session in Hawaii between two of the most legendary directors ever birthed one of the greatest action-adventure series of…...
This Deleted Yoda Line About Obi-Wan's Lie Would Have Changed the Jedi Order Forever
3+ week, 2+ day ago (708+ words) A confession that could drastically alter how we see the Jedi. 'Star Wars: Episode VI - The Return of the Jedi' (1983) When it comes to epic, larger-than-life sagas such as Star Wars, fan theories are already moving around in overdrive. However,…...
Why Luke Skywalker Throwing His Lightsaber Was the Most Powerful "Return of the Jedi" Moment
3+ week, 4+ day ago (863+ words) The saga's moral peak hinged on a critical Skywalker decision. 'Star Wars: Episode VI - The Return of the Jedi' (1983) Towards the end of Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983), directed by Richard Marquand, an epic climax unfolds in…...