Irrelevant But Awesome

Today, at Disney's D23 Expo, several announcements were made regardless the Star Wars franchise. First was a  confirmation  to a rumor that's been going around about a Star Wars-themed park at Disneyland and at Disney World's Hollywood Studios. This will be Disney's largest expansion park, covering 14 acres. Also, an  earlier rumor  was confirmed that Jurassic World director, Colin Trevorrow will, in fact, be directing Star Wars Episode IX. That means that, much like the original trilogy, the new trilogy will have 3 different directors for each movie. Trevorrow had this to say about his latest job: “This is not a job or an assignment. It is a seat at a campfire, surrounded by an extraordinary group of storytellers, filmmakers, artists and craftspeople. We’ve been charged with telling new stories for a younger generation because they deserve what we all had—a mythology to call their own. We will do this by channeling something George Lucas instilled ...

Alexa:  Though far from a perfect film, Lee Daniels’ The Butler is must-see viewing anchored by phenomenal performances. It depicts one of the most tumultuous times in American history in an unapologetically emotional and powerful way, all through the unique lens of a man who works humbly alongside some of the most important people in the country for decades. The Butler is loosely based on the life of Eugene Allen (called Cecil Gaines in the film), and the movie juxtaposes his work as a butler at the White House with the turmoil of the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War. A few of the scenes involving Cecil’s older son in particular are difficult to watch, like the lunch counter sit-in and the KKK attack, but they serve as poignant reminders of the daily struggles black Americans endured in the fight for equality, how far we as a nation have come since, and how far we still have to go. My biggest gripe with The Butler is its uneven pacing. Some moments feel a bit drawn...