Story And Star Wars 2: The Empire Strikes Back
In our second Star Wars lecture, we look at the dark middle chapter of the original trilogy, The Empire Strikes Back.
Story And Star Wars 1: A New Hope
In our first Star Wars lecture, we discuss what Star Wars is and isn’t, and try to answer a deceptively difficult question: what is the story of A New Hope?
Story And Star Wars: Introduction
This fall, we’re journeying to a galaxy far, far away to study one of the most important pop culture phenomena in history — Star Wars!
Dear Mr. Potter 9: The Movie
This week, we finish up the seminar with a discussion of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone movie adaptation.
Dear Mr. Potter 8: He Who Must Not Be Named
This week, we overcome the darkness and return to normality – and the end-of-term feast – in chapter seventeen of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Dear Mr. Potter 7: Thresholds
This week, we confront all but the final task, test friendships, and meet centaurs in chapters fifteen and sixteen of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Dear Mr. Potter 6: Putting The Pieces Together
This week, we shift gears and move toward the climax in chapters twelve, thirteen and fourteen of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Dear Mr. Potter 5: Facing Adversity
This week, we face down a troll and play some Quidditch in chapters ten and eleven of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Dear Mr. Potter 4: Friends And Enemies
This week, we begin our classes, navigate Hogwarts’ unpredictable geography, and uncover a mystery!