"Each new discovery, even every new theory, is held at first to have the most wide-reaching theological and philosophical consequences. It is seized by unbelievers as the basis for a new attack on Christianity; it is often, and more embarrassingly, seized by injudicious believers as the basis for a new defense. But usually, when the popular hubbub has subsided and the novelty has been chewed over by real theologians, real scientists and real philosophers, both sides find themselves pretty much where they were before."
C.S Lewis
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Ten quotes from Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens which would have been hugely improved by the addition of the word "pants"
"Without the Jedi, there can be no balance in my pants."
"Why are you helping me?"
"Because it's the right thing to do."
"You need pants?"
"I need pants."
"Luke Skywalker? I thought he was pants."
"Stop taking my pants!"
"Chewie, we're pants."
"The pants you seek are aboard the Millennuim Falcon, in the hands of my father."
"You changed your pants."
"Same jacket"
"New jacket!"
"You changed your hair."
"Same pants."
"New pants!"
"We'll see each other's pants. I believe that."
"It is I, C3P0. You probably do not recognize me because of the red pants."
READ:
The most incredible article about the Star Wars trilogy you will ever read
How Hollywood got Star Wars wrong
How Hollywood got Star Wars wrong
What is Luke Skywalker's relationship to Rey? The true answer may surprise you.
Why Star Wars bad guys ain't as good as they used to be.
Did you like Star Wars VII; The Force Awakens or not?
Did you like Star Wars VII; The Force Awakens or not?
George and Joe and Jack and Bob (and Me)
Available from Lulu.com
And Amazon.com
Andrew Rilstone writes more perceptively about Star Wars than just about anyone else alive
Available from Lulu.com
And Amazon.com
Andrew Rilstone writes more perceptively about Star Wars than just about anyone else alive
Echo Station 5-7
...the most intelligent and insightful articles ever on the Star Wars hexology....”
Mike Taylor
...one of the best things I’ve read on the whole Star Wars phenomenon in the last 27 years...
“Speedysnail”
For more than 30 years, fans have been waiting for the definitive guide to the monsters, vehicles and aliens in the Star Wars universe. Some of them may find that this collection of essays by passes the time while they carry on waiting.
...the most intelligent and insightful articles ever on the Star Wars hexology....”
Mike Taylor
...one of the best things I’ve read on the whole Star Wars phenomenon in the last 27 years...
“Speedysnail”
For more than 30 years, fans have been waiting for the definitive guide to the monsters, vehicles and aliens in the Star Wars universe. Some of them may find that this collection of essays by passes the time while they carry on waiting.
Starting with the opening night of Phantom Menace, Andrew explains why the prequels aren't quite as bad as everyone say; wonder if sometimes a lightsaber is just a lightsaber; and tries to show why the Saga has become so important to so many people.
A very personal journey to the heart of the Star Wars saga, in the company of such luminaries as Joseph Campbell, Jack Kirby...and Bob Dylan?
Includes parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of the seminal "Little Orphan Anakin", though not necessarily in that order
Available from Lulu.com
And Amazon.com
A very personal journey to the heart of the Star Wars saga, in the company of such luminaries as Joseph Campbell, Jack Kirby...and Bob Dylan?
Includes parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of the seminal "Little Orphan Anakin", though not necessarily in that order
Available from Lulu.com
And Amazon.com
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Ten More Facts About the Star Wars Trilogy
1: Peter Cushing also played such iconic roles as Dr Frankenstien, Dr Who, and Sherlock Holmes!
2: George Lucas also directed the Indiana Jones trilogy, featuring Harrison "Han Solo" Ford as the iconic archaeologist!
3: Harrison Ford also takes the title role in the iconic 1982 cult sci fi classic Blade Runner!
4: In the first version of the script, "Star Wars" was going to be entitled "The Star Wars"!
5: Until very late in production, Luke Skywalker was going to be called "Luke Starkiller"!
6: The Force is an energy field create by all living things. It surrounds them, it penetrates them, it bind the galaxy together!
7: Darth Vader was seduced by the Dark Side of the Force!
8: The Jedi Knights were the Guardians of Truth and Justice in the Old Republic for over a thousand generations!
9: Princess Leia turns out to be Luke Skywalker's twin sister!
10: The word "iconic" refers to a style of religious artwork in Greek Orthodox churches, and should not be used as a synonym for "famous"!
2: George Lucas also directed the Indiana Jones trilogy, featuring Harrison "Han Solo" Ford as the iconic archaeologist!
3: Harrison Ford also takes the title role in the iconic 1982 cult sci fi classic Blade Runner!
4: In the first version of the script, "Star Wars" was going to be entitled "The Star Wars"!
5: Until very late in production, Luke Skywalker was going to be called "Luke Starkiller"!
6: The Force is an energy field create by all living things. It surrounds them, it penetrates them, it bind the galaxy together!
7: Darth Vader was seduced by the Dark Side of the Force!
8: The Jedi Knights were the Guardians of Truth and Justice in the Old Republic for over a thousand generations!
9: Princess Leia turns out to be Luke Skywalker's twin sister!
10: The word "iconic" refers to a style of religious artwork in Greek Orthodox churches, and should not be used as a synonym for "famous"!
READ:
The most incredible article about the Star Wars trilogy you will ever read
How Hollywood got Star Wars wrong
How Hollywood got Star Wars wrong
What is Luke Skywalker's relationship to Rey? The true answer may surprise you.
Why Star Wars bad guys ain't as good as they used to be.
Did you like Star Wars VII; The Force Awakens or not?
Did you like Star Wars VII; The Force Awakens or not?
George and Joe and Jack and Bob (and Me)
Available from Lulu.com
And Amazon.com
Andrew Rilstone writes more perceptively about Star Wars than just about anyone else alive
Available from Lulu.com
And Amazon.com
Andrew Rilstone writes more perceptively about Star Wars than just about anyone else alive
Echo Station 5-7
...the most intelligent and insightful articles ever on the Star Wars hexology....”
Mike Taylor
...one of the best things I’ve read on the whole Star Wars phenomenon in the last 27 years...
“Speedysnail”
For more than 30 years, fans have been waiting for the definitive guide to the monsters, vehicles and aliens in the Star Wars universe. Some of them may find that this collection of essays by passes the time while they carry on waiting.
...the most intelligent and insightful articles ever on the Star Wars hexology....”
Mike Taylor
...one of the best things I’ve read on the whole Star Wars phenomenon in the last 27 years...
“Speedysnail”
For more than 30 years, fans have been waiting for the definitive guide to the monsters, vehicles and aliens in the Star Wars universe. Some of them may find that this collection of essays by passes the time while they carry on waiting.
Starting with the opening night of Phantom Menace, Andrew explains why the prequels aren't quite as bad as everyone say; wonder if sometimes a lightsaber is just a lightsaber; and tries to show why the Saga has become so important to so many people.
A very personal journey to the heart of the Star Wars saga, in the company of such luminaries as Joseph Campbell, Jack Kirby...and Bob Dylan?
Includes parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of the seminal "Little Orphan Anakin", though not necessarily in that order
Available from Lulu.com
And Amazon.com
A very personal journey to the heart of the Star Wars saga, in the company of such luminaries as Joseph Campbell, Jack Kirby...and Bob Dylan?
Includes parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of the seminal "Little Orphan Anakin", though not necessarily in that order
Available from Lulu.com
And Amazon.com
Tuesday, February 09, 2016
Hugo Awards 2016
The following essays were published on this forum in 2015 and eligible for nomination for the Hugo Award for Best Fan Writer and Best Related Work.
Captain America 1942 - 2015
It's not going to happen; but isn't it worth a go just to imagine the look on the face of the guy whose name we never mention (who lost in five categories last year)?
The Official Rules
This is another person category. Note that it does not just apply to writing done in fanzines. Work published in semiprozines, and even on mailing lists, blogs, BBSs, and similar electronic fora, can be including when judging people for this Award. Only work in professional publications should not be considered.
Best Related Work:
Awarded to a work related to the field of science fiction, fantasy, or fandom, appearing for the first time during the previous calendar year or which has been substantially modified during the previous calendar year. The type of works eligible include, but are not limited to, collections of art, works of literary criticism, books about the making of a film or TV series, biographies and so on, provided that they do not qualify for another category. Nonfiction collections are eligible here, but fiction anthologies generally are not because all of the individual works within the anthology are eligible in one of the “story” categories. There is no category for “Best Anthology.”
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