Watching movies doesn't take a lot of work. Making a list of the best movies does take a lot of work. This list is based on my preferences, with plot, acting, music, viewing memories, special effects, directing, impact, and overall enjoyment as major factors. Rewatchability, or the ability to watch a film multiple times, certainly … Continue reading The Riker Scale: 50-41
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Introducing The Riker Scale
My favorite writing topic, the NFL, will end its season on Monday, but I’ll still have a lot to write about. I’m excited to start on a new blog series called The Riker Scale. The series will count down my 50 favorite films with my thoughts on the movie, information about it, and a rating. … Continue reading Introducing The Riker Scale
Star Wars returns better than ever with release of The Force Awakens
The Force Awakens isn’t the original Star Wars movie, A New Hope, but the difference between the two movies is hardly a problem. The Force Awakens was never going to be a remake of the first episode. Instead, it blazes its own trail, going in a separate direction while still incorporating many elements from the … Continue reading Star Wars returns better than ever with release of The Force Awakens
Ranking the top scenes in Star Wars
On October 19, millions of viewers tuned in to ESPN’s broadcast of Monday Night Football. Most of the viewers wanted to see football. But many others turned the game on for another reason- the premiere of a new trailer for Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. On the same night, the official movie poster … Continue reading Ranking the top scenes in Star Wars
The Force Awakens will be a classic
When a big-name movie has the potential to smash box office records, the production often fails to live up to the hype. The next film expected to make a huge smash is Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which arrives in mid-December. The Force Awakens, which is the seventh installment of the Star Wars franchise, garnered … Continue reading The Force Awakens will be a classic
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