The Empire Strikes Back

Jabba is Dead, or My Daughters Watch Return of the Jedi

Davis Schneiderman | Posted 04.23.2012

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Davis Schneiderman

I began to suspect I had made a mistake when Kallista, 4, answered a question from Athena, 6: "No, Athena, Princess Leia didn't want to be a slave so she choked Jabba and killed him."

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WATCH: Best. 'Star Wars' Dance. Ever.

The Huffington Post | Ross Luippold | Posted 04.02.2012

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"No, I'm going to pass on this appropriation of the beloved 'Star Wars' movies for commercial gain." -George Lucas. Just kidding! But this time, w...

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John Williams Turns 80

The Huffington Post | Amy Lee | Posted 02.08.2012

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Happy birthday, John Williams! The iconic film composer, best known for his work on "Star Wars," "Indiana Jones," "Harry Potter," and has been in the ...

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Other Things Tea Party Crowds Break Into Applause For

Andy McDonald | Posted 11.23.2011

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Andy McDonald

The execution of a potentially innocent person, the death of a comatose man without healthcare -- these warm and fuzzy topics are just some of the man...

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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Changes to Star Wars

Bryan Young | Posted 11.08.2011

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Bryan Young

From the very beginning of Star Wars, changes have been a way of life. Even before The Empire Strikes Back came out, things were added and changed in the original theatrical version of A New Hope.

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Is George Lucas Really Altering Star Wars Again?

Bryan Young | Posted 10.31.2011

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Bryan Young

There are videos lighting the Internet ablaze right now, purporting to be alterations to the Star Wars films made by George Lucas for the Blu-ray releases. My first question is this: Why do you believe these rumours?

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Irvin Kershner, Star Wars Sequel Film Director, Dies At 87

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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LOS ANGELES — The agent for Irvin Kirshner says the director of the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" has died at age 87. Agent Dere...

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'The Empire Strikes Back' Inducted Into Library of Congress

AP | BEN NUCKOLS | Posted 05.25.2011

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BALTIMORE — Darth Vader proclaiming he's Luke Skywalker's father, John Travolta preening in his underwear and an early 20th-century deaf activis...

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The Cinefantastique Review: Tangled

Dan Persons | Posted 05.25.2011

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Dan Persons

For their 50th animated feature film, Walt Disney Pictures presents Tangled -- a CGI modernization of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale "Rapunzel." Is thi...

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Big Brother 12: The Boobiac Strikes Back!

Tallulah Morehead | Posted 05.25.2011

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Tallulah Morehead

It is a dark time for The Brigade. Although the Death Showmances have been destroyed, Imperious goofs have driven the Brigade forces from the HOH Room, and pursued then across the Big Brother House.

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Jon Stewart and George Lucas, Together Again

Bryan Young | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bryan Young

Jon Stewart is clearly a bigger Star Wars fan than he lets on. His recent interview with Star Wars creator George Lucas was entertaining and hilarious.

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The Dark Side of Belief: Week Four of "Mental Muscle" Boot Camp

Paul Katz | Posted 11.17.2011

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Paul Katz

If a sinister voice doesn't appear when I feel good, it can only mean the dark thoughts are not the truth. Taking that one step further, it also means only the good is to be believed.

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Tuesday's Five Lessons for the Democrats

Aaron Zelinsky | Posted 05.25.2011

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Aaron Zelinsky

On Tuesday, the Bay State shook Capitol Hill to its core. Here are the five lessons Democrats should learn from this special election.

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Movie review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Marshall Fine | Posted 05.25.2011

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Marshall Fine

It's hard to imagine anyone who isn't already engrossed in the Harry Potter series of films deciding, "Oh, gee, I think I'll see the new one -- even though I haven't seen any of the others."

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