Sunday, June 4, 2017
Thursday, June 1, 2017
In Defense of the Star Wars Special Editions
In Defense of the Star Wars Special Editions
June 1, 2017
By Ryan Porzl
The original Star Wars Trilogy is one of the greatest trilogies and series of movies in the history of American film. They had everything from entertainment, great characters, great stories, excellent soundtracks, and special effects that were unheard of for their time that could be considered breathtaking. In 1997, George Lucas decided to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Star Wars by re-releasing the Star Wars trilogy into theaters but wouldn't release the classic films the way people remembered them but rather newly enhanced versions called "The Special Edition". These editions not only featured better sound and quality but new scenes and some alterations. While the films were hugely successful in theaters, they've been extremely polarizing in the two decades since their releases with many believing that Lucas soiled his masterpieces. Speaking of Lucas, the Special Editions would be the beginning of the end for his reputation as many would argue Lucas ruined the series with them, the prequel trilogy, among other things to the point where it wasn't until the sale to the Walt Disney Company and the release of Episode VII: The Force Awakens that many believed the series began a comeback. However, we're the special edition really that bad. I'm among those who doesn't believe so and to celebrate the recent 40th anniversary of the original Star Wars' release as well as the 20th anniversary of The Special Editions, I'll explain why The Special Editions are not only not bad but at times had benefits. Before I begin, I don't agree with every change they did. I agree that "Han Shot First" and he should always shoot first especially when he's defending himself from a bounty hunter named Greedo who's holding him at gunpoint trying to collect a bounty on his head. I think that's what you call "self-defense".
June 1, 2017
By Ryan Porzl
The original Star Wars Trilogy is one of the greatest trilogies and series of movies in the history of American film. They had everything from entertainment, great characters, great stories, excellent soundtracks, and special effects that were unheard of for their time that could be considered breathtaking. In 1997, George Lucas decided to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Star Wars by re-releasing the Star Wars trilogy into theaters but wouldn't release the classic films the way people remembered them but rather newly enhanced versions called "The Special Edition". These editions not only featured better sound and quality but new scenes and some alterations. While the films were hugely successful in theaters, they've been extremely polarizing in the two decades since their releases with many believing that Lucas soiled his masterpieces. Speaking of Lucas, the Special Editions would be the beginning of the end for his reputation as many would argue Lucas ruined the series with them, the prequel trilogy, among other things to the point where it wasn't until the sale to the Walt Disney Company and the release of Episode VII: The Force Awakens that many believed the series began a comeback. However, we're the special edition really that bad. I'm among those who doesn't believe so and to celebrate the recent 40th anniversary of the original Star Wars' release as well as the 20th anniversary of The Special Editions, I'll explain why The Special Editions are not only not bad but at times had benefits. Before I begin, I don't agree with every change they did. I agree that "Han Shot First" and he should always shoot first especially when he's defending himself from a bounty hunter named Greedo who's holding him at gunpoint trying to collect a bounty on his head. I think that's what you call "self-defense".
Friday, May 26, 2017
MMA Fights To Look Forward To In June 2017
MMA Fights To Look Forward To In June 2017
May 26, 2017
By Ryan Porzl
Note that the time I release these, the full card of certain events have not been released so there may be other fights I would recommend but aren't announced until after I complete this. Also, card subject to change.
May 26, 2017
By Ryan Porzl
Note that the time I release these, the full card of certain events have not been released so there may be other fights I would recommend but aren't announced until after I complete this. Also, card subject to change.
Thursday, May 25, 2017
John Williams - Figrin D'an And The Modal Nodes
As I did with The Force Awakens a year and a half ago, I have to celebrate Star Wars 40th Anniversary the best way possible by showing a song from the greatest band in the galaxy, "Fiery" Figran D'an and The Modal Nodes.
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Cannonball Run - Best of Roger Moore
Say what you will about the Cannonball Run movies as Siskel and Ebert tore them apart in hilarious manner but it was awesome that Roger Moore's Seymour Goldfarb Jr. acted like Roger Moore/James Bond, entered the race as Roger Moore, and drove an Aston Martin DB5 with gadgets.
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