10 Problems with the Writing of the Star Wars Sequels

If there is one piece of common knowledge about myself that is in the public sphere, it is that I fancy myself a fan of the Star Wars franchise. But, it is no secret that I am not a fan of the new Star Wars trilogy. However, I often feel that objective criticism gets drownedContinue reading “10 Problems with the Writing of the Star Wars Sequels”

Shut Up Zach! Presents: The 2020 Zachademy Awards – Nominations

Best Picture “Avengers: Endgame”“Joker”“Marriage Story”“Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood”“Parasite”“The Farewell”“The Irishman”“The Lighthouse”“Us”“1917” Best Director Bong Joon Ho – “Parasite”Lulu Wang – “The Farewell”Quentin Tarantino – “Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood”Robert Eggers – “The Lighthouse”Sam Mendes – “1917” Best Actress in a Leading Role Ana de Armas – “Knives Out”Awkwafina – “The Farewell”Lupita Nyong’oContinue reading “Shut Up Zach! Presents: The 2020 Zachademy Awards – Nominations”

Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019) – Movie Review

**********SPOILER WARNING! DO NOT READ IF YOU DO NOT WANT SPECIFC DETAILS OF THIS MOVIE REVEALED TO YOU************** *Dramatically inhales* Yikes. What a mess. “The Rise of Skywalker” has finally arrived and mercifully brought an end to this aimless trilogy that Disney has created. I really must apologize upfront to anyone who has enjoyed thisContinue reading “Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019) – Movie Review”

The Final Trailer for “The Rise of Skywalker” Is Here And It Is Definitely Not Boring

Wow, Disney, you’ve done it again! Say what you want about the ‘Star Wars’ films they’ve made, one thing that no one can deny is that they always release some really exciting trailers for their films. Time for me to capitalize on the hype of someone else’s creation by contributing my very arbitrary and potentiallyContinue reading “The Final Trailer for “The Rise of Skywalker” Is Here And It Is Definitely Not Boring”

Is Hayden Christensen back for “The Rise of Skywalker”?

While it is no secret that I hold many, many, many, MANY reservations about the upcoming grand finale to the main saga of the ‘Star Wars’ franchise, I still love to speculate and fantasize about “The Rise of Skywalker” actually being decent. Oh, what a world that would be. My love for ‘Star Wars’ isContinue reading “Is Hayden Christensen back for “The Rise of Skywalker”?”

The Ballad of the Fallen Star Wars Fans: Long Day’s Journey into Night

This past year and a half have not been an easy one for Star Wars fans. There is a volatile fault line that exists underneath our familiar bed of overopinionated fanatics. “The Last Jedi” has been so divisive amongst us that we can not even agree to feel excited about the upcoming conclusion to Disney’sContinue reading “The Ballad of the Fallen Star Wars Fans: Long Day’s Journey into Night”