Story And Star Wars 5: The Phantom Menace
We turn our attention to the prequel trilogy this week, with some thoughts on The Phantom Menace, and the ways in which it shifts our understanding of what Star Wars is.
Story And Star Wars 4: The Original Trilogy
A little later than originally planned, it’s time for our live discussion of the original trilogy of Star Wars!
Story And Star Wars 3: Return Of The Jedi
In our third Star Wars lecture, we close out the original trilogy with some thoughts on Ewoks, fairy tales and the zig-zagging story of Return Of The Jedi.
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.