Tag Archives: Star Wars

One Great Shot: The Last Jedi (2017)

Posted on August 8, 2021 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble One great shot is a monthly (hopefully) series of blog posts, dedicated to briefly discussing a striking single shot. I think of the shot in question as a painting in a gallery that I’m commenting on. It’s essentially a … Continue reading →

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My Top Five Most Formative Films

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Preamble Between work becoming horrendously busy and a general lack of motivation, posts have been a rare occurrence on the blog lately. So, to remedy this, I’ve decided to write posts that take stock (in a sense) and indulge in … Continue reading →

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My Favourite Track: The Force Awakens (2015)

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Welcome to my favourite track, a new series of blog posts dedicated to a piece of film music that has moved me enough to get off the proverbial couch and madly type at the keyboard. From snappy songs to stupendous … Continue reading →

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Review: The Mandalorian Chapter 1 (2020)

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Sartaj Govind Singh

The first episode of the highly anticipated series- The Mandalorian had a quiet UK theatrical release a couple weeks ago (via Cineworld Cinemas) So, it seemed like fair game to cover it for the blog. Television pilots are funny creations. … Continue reading →

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Brief Consideration: Oscar Nominations (2020)

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Sartaj Govind Singh

The nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards were announced on Monday. Much like previous years, there are some excellent picks, some infuriating ones and a few surprises. The biggest shock for me comes from Joker leading the pack with an … Continue reading →

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Ranked: The Star Wars Films (1977-2019)

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Sartaj Govind Singh

 11) Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones Attack of the Clones is a shrug of a movie, often mixing belaboured action sequences with awkward dialogue exchanges. It also marks George Lucas’ digital aesthetic at its least charming and … Continue reading →

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Review: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Sartaj Govind Singh

In A New Hope, when Han Solo describes the Millennium Falcon, he says “she’s got it where it counts.” The same could be said of The Rise of Skywalker- an occasionally frustrating and erratic film. However, in its best moments, … Continue reading →

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Editorial: Why I Love Star Wars

Posted on December 15, 2019 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Star Wars is a cinematic bedtime story that I’ve enjoyed since the age of seven. My introduction to the series was a 1995 trailer on the Power Rangers: The Movie VHS. The fast flurry of images that highlighted parts of … Continue reading →

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Editorial: My Top Five Star Wars Scenes (The Skywalker Saga)

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Sartaj Govind Singh

5) I think I just blasted it In a sequence that lovingly embraces George Lucas’ infamous “Faster, more intense” direction, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia find themselves trapped in a section of the Death Star, with Stormtroopers shooting from above, … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten Most Anticipated Films of 2019

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Sartaj Govind Singh

10) Captain Marvel Marvel Studios’ first female-led superhero film boasts an enticing 90s period piece, an Invasion of the Body Snatchers esque premise and a heavy influence of RoboCop. I’m curious to see whether these various elements will result in … Continue reading →

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