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100th Armistice Day

Posted on November 11, 2018 by emmasrandomthoughts

Today is the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, the end of the First World War.  Instead of posting music or artwork, I’ve decided to post clips of All Quiet On the Western Front and poetry from the war. Here is … Continue reading →

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The Biggest Mistake Disney Made With the New Star Wars

Posted on February 11, 2018 by emmasrandomthoughts

I would say that the dust surrounding The Last Jedi has settled, but I am not entirely sure that this is true.  As I was preparing some other things I wanted to write about The Last Jedi, it suddenly dawned … Continue reading →

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The Tragedy of Princess Leia’s Character

Posted on January 14, 2018 by emmasrandomthoughts

*SPOILERS*SPOILERS*SPOILERS*SPOILERS*SPOILERS*SPOILERS*SPOILERS*     I want to talk about the tragedy of Princess Leia’s character.  No, I am not talking about the fact that she Force flies in space.  Nor am I talking about the fact that she will not be … Continue reading →

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Killing Sacred Cows: The Last Jedi’s Portrayal of Luke Skywalker

Posted on January 1, 2018 by emmasrandomthoughts

Oh, this post is about The Last Jedi and Jane Eyre.  Spoilers for both.     *SPOILERS*SPOILERS*SPOILERS*SPOILERS*SPOILERS*SPOILERS*SPOILERS* Almost a year ago, I addressed the Reywalker theory (the theory that Rey was Luke Skywalker’s son) by explaining the only way that … Continue reading →

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Let the Past Die: The Last Jedi and Mourning the Star Wars Films We Will Never See

Posted on December 17, 2017 by emmasrandomthoughts

Let the past die.  Kill it, if you have to.  It’s the only way to become what you were meant to be. Kylo Ren speaking to Rey We are what they grow beyond. Force Ghost Yoda speaking to Luke I … Continue reading →

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Charlie Chaplin Director Series: The Gold Rush

Posted on October 25, 2017 by emmasrandomthoughts

The Gold Rush is a Charlie Chaplin film about a prospector (the tramp) who travels up to Alaska to search for gold.  He experiences many dangers before eventually becoming rich and finding love. The Gold Rush actually exists in two … Continue reading →

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Emma’s Random (Reylo) Thoughts Part 11: The Poster, The Trailer, and Their Place in All This

Posted on October 15, 2017 by emmasrandomthoughts

Well, the The Last Jedi poster and the trailer are out.  And considering that every time I post about Reylo my views spike, I might as well capitalize on this development.  🙂 1 The poster. The poster is very striking.  … Continue reading →

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Emma’s Random (Reylo) Thoughts Part 10: Triumph of the Bridal Carry

Posted on October 7, 2017 by emmasrandomthoughts

I really enjoyed writing about the interrogation scene, so I wanted to talk more about the bridal carry scene.  But before I do that, I want to talk about Triumph of the Will. Triumph of the Will , directed by … Continue reading →

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Director Series: Charlie Chaplin

Posted on September 30, 2017 by emmasrandomthoughts

I have basically decided to stop doing the Films About Women series for the time being, and in its place I am focusing on short series on Charlie Chaplin. I will be watching films by Charlie Chaplin and posting short … Continue reading →

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Dunkirk and Characters: What are Characters and Do They Matter?

Posted on September 23, 2017 by emmasrandomthoughts

I want to talk about characters in Dunkirk.  Dunkirk lacks one of the classic means that a war movie uses to develop characters, specifically the characters sit around and talk about how the girlfriend they left back at home.  I … Continue reading →

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