A tribute to writer/actress/bad-ass Carrie Fisher, who passed away today at the age of 60.
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Our 2015 Star Wars Series comes to a conclusion with an in-depth (and spoiler-filled) discussion of the smash hit relaunch of the series, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Joining Matthew Guerruckey, Donald McCarthy, and Lawrence Von Haelstrom for this series finale are Gabriel Ricard, Ryan Roach, and Taras D. Butrej.
Come discuss the galaxy far, far away with us!
Ahead of our group discussion of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Matthew Guerruckey takes a second (and third) look at the J.J. Abrams action fest, ad learns to appreciate it for what it is, rather than what it might have been.
Jedi, Sith, and Wookies! But, also, Gungans, Ewoks, and Rathtars. Gabriel Ricard endured the Star Wars marathon, watching all films in the series on the big screen, leading up to the newest film, The Force Awakens. He returns, (mostly) unscathed, to tell the gripping tale.
The galaxy far, far away returns to the big screen with Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which continues the story of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Leia Organa, while introducing new characters to the universe. After all these years, and all this hype, can the film possibly live up to expectations? Matthew Guerruckey reviews the first installment in the Disney era of Star Wars.
As our year-long Star Wars series continues, and the release Star Wars: The Force Awakens draws nearer, the Drunk Monkeys Film Department gets together to discuss the film series and its impact on film history, and what the franchise might look like without its creator, George Lucas.
When everything is the end of the world, how do blockbusters keep from becoming numbing or repetitive? By keeping the stakes personal. Donald McCarthy gives some advice for the makers of the next generation of blockbusters on how to avoid a bloated, boring climax.
Our Star Wars discussion series reaches the end of the George Lucas era with a surprisingly emotional look at Revenge of the Sith.
Join Matthew Guerruckey, Donald McCarthy, Lawrence Von Haelstrom, and Scott Waldyn for the dramatic end to the Star Wars prequel trilogy.
Ahead of our group discussion of Revenge of the Sith, the final installment of the Star Wars prequel trilogy, Donald McCarthy looks back at his first experience of the film.
Our year-long Star Wars Discussion Series continues with an in-depth look at Attack of the Clones, a movie that we wish we could wish away.
Join Matthew Guerruckey, Donald McCarthy, Lawrence von Haelstrom, and Taras D. Butrej for bad acting, horrible CGI, and sand that gets everywhere.