Tag: JJ Abrams

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Spoilers The hinge on which the Hero’s Journey turns is the Crossing the Threshold. The moment the hero makes the choice to answer the call to adventure. This is dramatically compelling. A character, having already refused this call due to fear or some other impediment, actively chooses to engage danger and adventure. This choice is…
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The Trouble With Nerds

Time for a completely unscientific look at the nerd culture. I’m a huge fan of JJ Abrams‘s work. His Spielberg-esque, modern sensibilities allow him to rejuvenate franchises well as he create new ones. I think that he is a fundamentally important filmmaker that will influence the next generation of writers and directors. What JJ Abrams has…
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Summer Movie Preview Part Deux

Star Trek Into Darkness May 17 J.J. Abrams, King of Nerds, is back with what looks like a hell of a film. In 2009 Abrams pulled off one of the most successful reboots of the remake/reboot generation. He injected Star Trek with some much needed vigor and action, but was able to maintain a good…
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