Tag Archives: Star Wars

Everything is Better Than Star Wars

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Joe

Star Wars clobbered me over the head with its bombastic musical score, fantastic sound design and revolutionary optical effects. I was dazzled as were millions of other kids in the Summer of 1977. It was like a new religion — … Continue reading →

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Everything is Better than Star Wars

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Joe

This is a scan of an insert from the DVD package of Shock Waves a movie originally released the same year as Star Wars which also starred Peter Cushing. Star Wars was a huge success and it did change the … Continue reading →

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Product Tampering

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Joe

This is a follow-up to my article regarding my declining ardor for streaming services. What I adored in it’s infancy has grown into a fairly ugly and bratty child. I don’t hold out a lot of hope for streaming entertainment’s … Continue reading →

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Truck Mascot – The Imperial Edition

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Tina

This poor slob is from a movie that’s less than a year old and here he is lashed to a SEPTA service truck stopped at 11th & Wharton. Being a Stormtrooper™ has got to be a crappy job.

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Slaves to Star Wars

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Joe

Star Wars’ place in the annals of film, fantasy and fandom history is undeniable, and I have no doubt that the film has inspired countless careers in the arts and generated more breathtaking illustrative and sculptural works than any other … Continue reading →

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