Rogue One

June 19, 2019September 30, 2019 ~ Angela ~ Leave a comment

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story by Alexander Freed (2016)

Fiction | Sci-Fi
Blurb:

“Go beyond the film with a novelization featuring new scenes and expanded material.

As the shadows of the Empire loom ever larger across the galaxy, so do deeply troubling rumors. The Rebellion has learned of a sinister Imperial plot to bring entire worlds to their knees. Deep in Empire-dominated space, a machine of unimaginable destructive power is nearing completion. A weapon too terrifying to contemplate . . . and a threat that may be too great to overcome. Continue reading →

Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi

December 17, 2017October 24, 2018 ~ Angela ~ 9 Comments

Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (Movie, 2017)

Science Fiction | Space Opera
Rated PG-13

Lead Cast: Daisy Ridley (Rey), Adam Driver (Kylo Ren), Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Carrie Fischer (Princess Leia), Oscar Isaac (Po Dameron), John Boyega (Finn)

Blurb: Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order. -IMDB Continue reading →

Rogue One: a Star Wars story

January 11, 2017June 19, 2019 ~ Angela ~ 3 Comments

Rogue One: a Star Wars story (Movie, 2016)

Science Fiction | Galactic War
Rated PG-13

Starring: Felicity Jones (Jyn Erso), Diego Luna (Cassian Andor), Alan Tudyk (K-2SO), Donnie Yen (Chirrut Îmwe), Wen Jiang (Baze Malbus)

Blurb: “The Rebel Alliance makes a risky move to steal the plans for the Death Star, setting up the epic saga to follow.”
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Dream Factory

May 7, 2016May 4, 2018 ~ Angela ~ Leave a comment

Dream Factory by Brad Barkley and Heather Hepler (2007)

Teen Fiction | Contemporary | RomanceBlurb:

“When the Disney World character actors go on strike, teens are hired as replacements. Ella is assigned the role of Cinderella simply because the shoes fit. And every afternoon at three o’clock she gets married to Prince Charming. A perfect dream come true, except Ella doesn’t believe in dreams anymore. Meanwhile, Luke is one of the fur characters (Dale, the chipmunk), and his girlfriend, Cassie, plays his counterpart, Chip. Cassie is perfect in every way, so why does Luke want to be with Cinderella? Then Luke and Ella are brought together during a scavenger hunt, and as they uncover the Magic Kingdom’s hidden treasures, they discover an undeniable magic between them. Perhaps dreams really can come true after all?”
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Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens

December 21, 2015October 24, 2018 ~ Angela ~ 2 Comments

Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (Movie, 2015)

Science Fiction | Space Opera
Rated PG-13

Lead Cast: Daisy Ridley (Rey), John Boyega (Finn), Adam Driver (Kylo Ren), Harrison Ford (Han Solo), Carrie Fischer (Princess Leia), Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker)

Blurb: “Three decades after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, a new threat arises. The First Order attempts to rule the galaxy and only a rag-tag group of heroes can stop them, along with the help of the Resistance.”
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