omg: lightsaber chopsticks!

I want. Probably the Luke lightsaber chopsticks pictured [Amazon U.S.]. Or maybe I should buy the Yoda and Vader set [Amazon U.S.] so both a guest and I can use the Force while we eat our dumplings. Product features (via Amazon): * Chopsticks in the shape of your favorite Jedi weapons * Fully licensed Lucasfilm … more…

retro trailer: ‘The Empire Strikes Back’

Take a look back at an old trailer… Even pulpier than the film itself! “A big new sprawling space adventure!” This past Friday was the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, which was released on May 21, 1980. Which means it’s been 30 years since my 10-year-old brain was darkened and depressed by this … more…

it’s our culture of misogyny…

…that allows Star Wars fans to be likened to female victims of serial killers, and more… Yes, it’s The Week in Women, at last, my regular weekly column over at the Alliance of Women Film Journalists. Enjoy.

retro trailer: ‘The Muppet Movie’

Take a look back at an old trailer… This is a looong trailer — I’m not sure where it came from. Don Deluise, Steve Martin, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman, Milton Berle, Charles Durning, Mel Brooks… and of course, Kermit and Miss Piggy. It’s a who’s who of 1970s comedy This might be the first movie … more…