Could Different Media Save Star Wars?
Let’s not beat around the bush here, the third trilogy brought forth by Disney has been a massive disappointment for most of us. I’m sure some people enjoyed it, and good for them. Taste, after all, is relative. Back when the Phantom Menace was released, we (and the internet) had a similar conversation, and many thought Lucas had lost his mind. An infamous song was even born called, “George Lucas raped my childhood,” which I thought was pretty extreme. It also shows how vicio
Science Fiction is Becoming Reality
Watching SpaceX’s historic astronaut launch filled me with unexpected emotion. As a sci-fi writer, I guess I shouldn’t be surprised by how much it meant to me. I’ve been dreaming of humanity’s progress into the stars since I was a kid. And watching Elon Musk’s company launch astronauts beyond the atmosphere for the first time ever, I felt how I imagine people watching the moon landing must have felt. Space has always ignited my imagination, which probably goes without saying,
Space Force and the New Space Race
I’ve been binging the new Netflix comedy, Space Force, lately. The show is hilarious and a welcome distraction during these crazy times. Much of it is satirical, poking fun at the current occupant of the White House and the widespread distrust of experts. In fact, the unlikely heroes of the show are the scientists who regularly save the day, despite the ignorant people surrounding them. There is a lot that is great about Space Force. The writing is fantastic, and the veteran
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