Frosty from Collider.com gets into a screening and reviews the film. He really likes it, and I didn’t really see anything particularly spoilerific. (via TFN)
Long ago, before fun was invented…
The official site started their flashback week last night with Life in 1977.
Video Monday
This week’s highlight – Stephen Colbert visits California’s 6th district, aka Lucas country. Mace Windu is not impressed.
We Didn’t Start the Fandom, a Harry Potter fandom filk. Probably doesn’t make much sense if you’re not in the fandom or reading Fandom Wank, but trust me, it’s pretty funny if you know what they’re talking about.
The old school Ewok song, acoustic on Craig Kilborn. It’s a sing-a-long!
Weird Al performs ‘Yoda’ live. S-O-D-A!
– Second preview for upcoming season of BSG.
– Younglings in the kitchen.
– Star Wieners – Part 1, Part 2.
– ‘Mos Eisley’ rap video.
– Yoda and Obi Wan Love Porn.
– Classic Clip: Bea Arthur sings!
7000 women in 23 countries disagree…
Games industry is ‘failing women’. Article looks interesting… And then…
He said the industry had to learn from the film business.
“The movie industry doesn’t just make films for boys.
“Star Wars was the biggest film of all time until Titanic came along; Titanic became the biggest because women went to see it and women went to see it multiple times.
“Just boys saw Star Wars multiple times.”
Boy, I really want to buy games from this guy, don’t you?
From the Blogside
Summer is over soon, right? Because there simply aren’t enough folks staying inside and writing meta lately. That or I’m still nursing PCD.
Nandamai brings us Everything I Ever Needed to Know I Learned from Badfic. It’s true.
Qui-Tom Servo loves Padme explores Palpatine’s lies.
Kesseljunkie defends Jar-Jar. I suppose someone has to.
In EU corner, more Courtship of Princess Leia analysis from Sunnyskywalker.
Weird news of the day
Do redheads have more sex? Maybe that’s why there are so many of them in the GFFA…
A real short trip
Filk Friday
Welcome to the first of a hopefully regular weekly installment of Filk Friday!
To kick things off, I’d like to feature one of my recent favorites, written a few months ago, but recently performed at GenCon: Classic Four to Six by Grand Admiral Sean. A well-crafted parody of 1985 by Bowling for Soup, this song captures how many fans (including this one) seem to feel about the prequel trilogy and special editions. Han Shot First, dammit!
Don’t know what a filk is? Find out here.
“I will now add your lightsabers to my collection of Star Wars memorabilia.”
Revenge of the Sith: The Abridged Script. Yeah, it’s a bit obvious in parts. I laughed anyway. Also, there’s some swearing and crudeness and stuff. You’ll like it. Unless you don’t.
Cinemax to run Saga in HD
Premium cable channel Cinemax has acquired the rights to run all six Star Wars movies in high definition. The run will start in November and does not effect the Spike TV contract, which starts in 2008.