In keeping with our Star Wars theme this week, today we discuss their strong female characters and how well the series passes the Bechdel Test.
Star Wars Special – “Lessons Learned” [RFS-Rerun]
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Today we look at three specific lessons filmmakers can learn from the missteps of the prequels and the re-mastered original trilogy. [Rebroadcast]
What Makes a Great Sci-Fi Film? [SE15]
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What exactly makes a science fiction film great? Numerous filmmakers and sci-fi cinephiles chime.
Is Star Wars Science Fiction, or Fantasy? [RFS Special]
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With the release of the Rogue One teaser trailer last week, I had to do something special to commemorate it. So today we ponder the question: is Star Wars science fiction…or fantasy?
Short Ends Star Wars Special Pt. 1 – Lessons Learned
Today is part 1 of a multi-part mini-series we’re doing to coincide with the release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Today we look at three specific lessons filmmakers can learn from the missteps of the prequels and the re-mastered original trilogy.
A Star Wars Themed Saturday Song Selection
With the long-awaited release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, this week our Creative Commons song picks are perfect to use in that next space opera of yours.
We Want to Hear Your Star Wars Story
We’re doing a special Star Wars episode of Radio Film School, and we want to share your story on the show.
RFS001 – Of Fathers and Filmmaking
The premiere episode of Radio Film School is here! Have you ever noticed how father figures (or the lack thereof) have traditionally played a key role in the history of cinema?
This Star Wars BTS Was the First to Ever Bring a Tear to My Eye
If you’re a fan of the original Star Wars and this BTS doesn’t move you emotionally, you’re as cold and spiritually dead as the pre-redeemed Darth Vader.
In Filmmaking, Less is More
The disappointing re-mastered version of EMPIRE STRIKES BACK reminds filmmakers that LESS is MORE.