Tag Archives: Star Wars

Postmodern Jukebox – The Tap Awakens

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Wedge7

Postmodern Jukebox – The Tap Awakens. My first song of 2016 has to go to PMJ. This is a purely musical tune with no singing, but what we do have is some incredible tap dancing by Sarah Reich. And what … Continue reading →

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Theory: Jar Jar Binks Was A Trained Force User

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Wedge7

Over at Reddit, there is a great post detailing a theory that Jar Jar Binks (the bumbling, hapless oaf that people in general despise) is more than meets the eye. In fact, he could have possibly been a trained force … Continue reading →

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Star Wars – A Bad Lip Reading

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Wedge7

This Bad Lip Reading of Star Wars: A New Hope is amazing. With Star Wars: The Force Awakens recently released, it’s a great time to rewatch the original films. Like the Bad Lip Reading of Game of Thrones (aka Medieval … Continue reading →

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Wedge7

There’s only one thing worth posting today, and this is it. The final Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer is here! I love how little of the plot it spoils, and how surprisingly emotional it is for a trailer. The … Continue reading →

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MythBusters – Can A Star Wars Blaster Bolt Be Dodged?

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Wedge7

“Our favorite heroes in a galaxy far, far away always manage to dodge the blaster bolts of their foes. But could a human actually dodge the blasts of these weapons or are stormtroopers just really bad marksmen? The MythBusters put … Continue reading →

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Star Wars Speeder Bike Quadrocopter

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Wedge7

This video is very cool. Using parts from an Imperial speeder bike toy and a quadrocopter, Adam Woodworth made an actual flying Imperial speeder bike, and it is glorious. To make things even better, he put a camera in the stormtrooper’s … Continue reading →

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E3 2015: Star Wars Battlefront

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Wedge7

Amazing multiplayer gameplay trailer for Star Wars Battlefront, shown at this year’s E3. It takes the perspective of both the troops of the Empire, assaulting a Rebel base, and the Rebels, who are trying to defend it. There is shooting, … Continue reading →

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What If The Death Star Was Real?

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Wedge7

“What if the Death Star was real? A bit of fun with Professor Mike Merrifield from the University of Nottingham.” (YouTube) Amusing video for Star Wars Day, asking the vital question of what if the Death Star was real? Answer: … Continue reading →

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens Official Teaser

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Wedge7

New Star Wars: The Force Awakens gloriousness! This trailer really harkens back to the original films, which is a good thing. I like how the trailer focuses on the title of the film; the Force coming back and reawakening. Chewie, … Continue reading →

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Science Fiction Ship Replicas Made With Paper

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Wedge7

What can you make if you have a talent with folding paper in exceedingly precise ways? A paper aeroplane? Some origami? How about perfect replicas of science fiction ships? That’s just what a Japanese craftsman has done. Using only paper, … Continue reading →

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