My Geek Moments

This movie review will be two sections. The first will continue right after this paragraph and will contain my feelings about the movie and will be spoiler free. After the spoiler free section,  I will continue with some spoilers about the movie. There will be a bold print warning before the spoiler section starts so if you haven't seen it, stop there and come back afterwords. If you have seen it, continue on and let me know what you think. So, last night I experienced the final chapter of the Skywalker saga at a private viewing at Disney Springs. It was an incredible experience all around. I loved the atmosphere around the theater.  Members of the 501st Legion and Rebel Legion were there in full costume and the music of John Williams filled the air. It was simply electric. I honestly didn't think the day could get any better than that....then the movie started. I have seen a ton of movies in my lifetime. I have seen the Star Wars movies more times than I can remem...

So at the last minute, at the behest of my friend Robbie and his brother Angelo, I headed out Saturday morning for to the Orange County Convention Center to attend Megacon 2014. The announcement of my trip to Megacon scored more likes on Facebook than I expected and to be perfectly honest, I had no clue what to expect. Sure, I have been to several conventions....through my church...and they were nothing like this. So this was my first official con. Robbie and Angelo had attended several over the years, from Megacon to multiple Star Wars Celebrations. I had heard stories of conventions past, but to experience the excitement, craziness and pure fandom at a convention is unparalleled. Besides Robbie and Angelo, I knew no one. So Robbie picked me up early Saturday morning and off we went to Orlando. Angelo, being an active member in the Rebel Legion, was already over at the convention center attending to booth the Legion had set up. We arrived, thinking the convention started at 9 A....

As time goes on there is one striking thing that has impressed me about Star Wars, and it's a direct reflection of the Saga's creator, George Lucas. It's something that has been witnessed time and time again all over the world. It's a simple philosophy that became the basis of fan groups like the 501st Legion and the Rebel Legion. That is simply, Star Wars gives. Star Wars gives. To countless charities.  To fans and children in need.  To each other involved in the clubs or organizations. I have learned over the last 2 years that I've been plugged back into the universe that Star Wars fans are some of the most generous fans out there.  Look at the 501st Legion, Vader's Fist. In the Star Wars universe the 501st was the best of the best, Vader's personal legion he commanded through the Clone Wars and on into the Original Trilogy era. Now, the bad guys are the good guys. Founded by Albin Johnson, the members donate their time and resource...

One thing question I always hear get asked is "what is your favorite Star Wars movie?"  And I have heard every answer under the sun. So that got me thinking which of the movies do I feel is my favorite? Which holds the fondest memories of me? Now the general consensus is that The Empire Strikes Back is the greatest of the the 6 movies and I would have to agree. ESB is darker, has the start of Han and Leia's romance, Luke's first lightsaber battle, the revelation of Vader's and Luke's relationship, and the introductions to Lando and Yoda. It generated some of the most quotable lines in Saga: "Do or do not, there is not try."; "I love you!" "I know."; "No, I am your father."; and so many more! The unmatchable score by John Williams for the pursuit of the Falcon through the asteroid field is still by far my favorite of all his compositions. And of course, the first appearances of Lando Calrissian and Boba Fett, who is one...