SpriteSorcerer
As a wise Jedi once said, "Hello there!" I'm a geek in love with movies, video games and pop culture! This blog is devoted to some of my musings on my favorite franchises. Whether you agree or disagree, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
Recent posts
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In Praise of Severus Snape
Fifteen years ago today, audiences witnessed the final battle between Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. As the film adaptations of JK Rowling’s beloved book series drew to a close after a decade, few characters carried more anticipation among fans than Professor Severus Snape. Played masterfully by the late Alan Rickman, Snape captivated audiences with…
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Bring Back Movie Tie-In Video Games
Amidst the seemingly never-ending whirlpool of pointless reboots and unnecessary sequels (sometimes prequels) in movie franchises, I thought I might take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about the good old days when blockbusters were still stand-alone events that featured tie-in video games as part of the fun. One famous movie tie-in video game I often think of is Star Wars Episode III: Reven…
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The Chosen One: Defending Hayden Christensen in Return of the Jedi
⎯ 🤔1The Star Wars franchise is no stranger to controversy. From Greedo shooting first to "Jedi Rocks" replacing “Lapti Nek” to the childish antics of Jar Jar Binks, almost every fan has a bone to pick with George Lucas. (The less said about Disney, the better.) But one thing nearly the entire fanbase can agree on is the divisive performance of Hayden Christensen as a grown Anakin Skywalker in the preq…
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