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Dec 15

Mark Hamill: The Soul of ‘Star Wars’ Returns

The latest installment of Misleading Men, the series where we look back at actors who ruled Hollywood for one brief shining moment

Dec 15

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The All-Stars of ‘Star Wars’

Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver and their “Last Jedi” comrades discuss the difficulties of new relationships, the joys of villainy…

The New York Times

Dec 15

Did Star Wars elevate the toy industry…or completely ruin it?

Stanford Design Professor Bill Burnett recounts his time at Kenner Toys (and explains why Care Bears are minions of the Dark Side)

THE SIX FIFTY Staff

Dec 14

Star Wars: The Last Jedi : More Questions than Answers?

A spoiler-free review by Jordan Simmons

Dec 14

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What Star Wars Can Teach Us About the Value of Setting Goals

More specifically, Darth Vader in The Empire Strikes Back.

Dec 12

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Here’s The Reason Why “Bridesmaids” Can Be an Awards Darling, While “Girls Trip” Is Rejected

It’s White women versus Black women — all day, everyday

Dec 13

Meet the lit professor-turned-tattoo artist who inked the Hells Angels and chronicled his every…

Samuel Steward, aka Phil Sparrow, was a Renaissance Man of the streets, unconcerned with sexual and societal taboos

Nina Renata Aron

Dec 13

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Stop Dismissing Midwestern Literature

It’s time to give up the mistaken idea that the heartland is a cultural wasteland

Dec 13

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A little girl’s dream: Being on the ‘Tom Horn’ film set with Steve McQueen

Tom Horn was Steve McQueen’s penultimate film and perhaps the project closest to his heart. Based on the life of the controversial Wild…

Dec 11

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When the Dillards bumped into Steve McQueen on a Hollywood street

The Dillards are to bluegrass what Steve McQueen was to film cinema — supreme innovators during a decade when everything was a changin’.

Dec 11

Afghanistan’s One-Man Film Industry

Sonia Kronlund’s documentary ‘The Prince of Nothingwood’ introduces the world to the eccentric and prolific Afghan filmmaker Salim Shaheen.

Dec 12

The Book James Baldwin Couldn’t Bring Himself to Write

‘Remember This House’ was supposed to look at the legacy of great civil rights leaders, but it never saw the light of day

Kristopher Jansma

Dec 12

How the Real Spiderman Saved 75+ Lives During World War II

A case study on courage, integrity, and ability to transport people in midair with a knotted rope

Dec 12

Golden Globes: Animation spotlights female filmmakers more than ever

Plus: Other notable women nominees

Dec 11

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Why I Will Never Get Over Angela Bassett Losing Best Actress Oscar to Holly Hunter

Award shows are annoying as fuck

Dec 11

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100 Must-See Documentaries Streaming on Netflix This December

Because people say there are no good movies on Netflix anymore.

Dec 2

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A List of The Best Unconventional Movies For The Holidays

The holidays can be an overwhelming period for many reasons — particularly when the familial ties aren’t as tight — causing tensions that…

Dec 9

The Careers Famous Directors Almost Had

In honor of Judd Apatow’s new stand-up special, we look back at the professional paths world-class directors flirted with — and how they…

Dec 8

#20: A Conversation with Ai Weiwei; The Tale of Two American Novels

This week, we consider the Oscar-worthy performances of Margot Robbie and Frances McDormand, and speak to renowned artist Ai Weiwei about…

Dec 8

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The Force Is Strong in Disney Five Years After Buying Star Wars

Kathleen Kennedy has taken the studio George Lucas built to a galaxy far, far away.

Dec 7

The Rehabilitation of Tonya Harding

Craig Gillespie’s fiery biopic ‘I, Tonya” is fueled by Margot Robbie’s performance as the infamous figure skater.

Dec 7