Tag Archives: Star Wars

My Star Wars Countdown

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Merlin

With the conclusion of what has been dubbed the Skywalker Saga, the Star Wars franchise has reached one of those moments, where it may continue indefinitely, yes, but it has also reached a conclusion (again). I figure now — right now, … Continue reading →

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Merlin

I remember a story I once heard about a famous painter. He’d been in the business of making his art for a few decades, and had a number of his works hanging on the walls of his house. A guest … Continue reading →

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Since I Was a Kid: The Geeky Childhood Tag

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Merlin

This is a new one! A tag that has no rules? It’s just about our geeky childhoods. Cool. I like it! And I love the timing: just in time for my birthday! What a perfect time for a bit of … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Wisdom #233: A Matter of Motivation

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Merlin

“Perhaps I can find new ways to motivate them.” – Darth Vader, Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi Vader says this right at the beginning of the movie, when the imperial crew building on the second Death Star is … Continue reading →

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(Not) The Last Jedi: Just a Couple (Late) Thoughts

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Merlin

Nearly forty years after the saga began with the original movie, The Last Jedi is arguably the darkest and most tragic addition to the Star Wars franchise yet. Both the story and the characters delve ever deeper into the darkness … Continue reading →

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Rogue One: A Truly Unique Star Wars Story

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Merlin

Coming out of Rogue One, we were talking about the movie, of course, and a certain someone, who shall remain nameless, was bemoaning the part where the main characters all die. I answered, “It’s the crew that steals the plans … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Wisdom #62: Vanity is in Vain

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Merlin

“When nine hundred years old you reach, look as good, you will not.” – Yoda, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi I think I’m still in a Star Wars mood! 🙂 We all smiled, even laughed, when Yoda made this … Continue reading →

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Star Wars: The Franchise Awakens!

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Merlin

At long last… after all the hype, all the talk, all the anticipation, and all the waiting – I had to avoid great, sweeping swathes of the internet to evade the rampant spoilers – I finally saw Star Wars Episode … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Wisdom #46: How Liberty Dies

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Merlin

“So this is how liberty dies… with thunderous applause.” – Padme Amidala, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith I am of the mind that the three Star Wars prequels were not remotely as good as the original trilogy. But Revenge … Continue reading →

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Sequelmania: Jurassic World and Star Wars 7

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Merlin

I’ve been debating with myself, whether or not to comment on these. I don’t have that much to say, and not much good stuff either, but, I figure, eh, what the heck. First, Jurassic World. This is one of those … Continue reading →

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