There are elements of these ancient, distant George Lucas stories that might seem like science fiction but are, in fact, science reality.
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As authoritarian governments and conflicts loom large, the final season of Andor is perfectly timed to articulate anxieties close to home.
It is difficult to imagine a world of pop culture villains without Darth Vader. And it is difficult to imagine Darth Vader without the voice of James Earl Jones.
From Mean Streets to The Exorcist and Badlands, 1973 was a year that showcased the audacious talent in Hollywood that was experimenting with darker themes and new film techniques.
The final Indiana Jones movie is coming out June 30. The fifth in a series over 42 years, many of its ideas are taken from 19th-century orientalist and racist archaeology.
May the Dharma be with you.
In a rousing speech, one of the “organisers” of the rebellion muses on the lifelong struggle of activists and wades into the debate on the best way to effectively resist.
John Williams’ compositions have an unparalleled reach. He defined the sound of the 20th century.
Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘final cut’ of Apocalypse Now hits Australian cinemas this week. He joins a long list of directors who endlessly tinker with their work. But does it add anything to the films?
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Apocalypse now, and a director’s cut version of the film classic premiered last week.
In the 1960s many Americans may have only known Hinduism through meditation, but the story of this country’s relationship with Hinduism is much longer and more complex.
As it turns 40, it’s worth remembering that Star Wars was more than just a space film, it reframed America’s troubled history.
The Star Wars saga is interlinked with its merchandising success.
The next Star Wars film, which opens on December 15, will be a prequel to the first one, made in 1977. Just how much Star Wars can the world stomach? And is looking backwards to move forwards such a good idea?
Film sagas like Star Wars transcend the screen, connecting viewers to their pasts, to one another and to the hero within.
How to build a movie empire that will last for generations.
One academic’s experience on how Wikipedia can help students become better writers, better researchers and even better thinkers.
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