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Video

Problematic Women Episode 16: #MeToo, Carrie Fisher, And Disney’s ‘Moana’

October 20, 2017 By The Federalist Staff

In this week’s episode of #ProblematicWomen, Kelsey Harkness and Bre Payton discuss the #MeToo campaign and why Disney’s ‘Moana’ is problematic.

Movies

40 Years Ago, Star Wars Changed Movies Forever

May 25, 2017 By Brad Jackson

The film kicked off a series that would change the meaning of the term blockbuster, revolutionize special effects, and bring modern movie merchandising to the world.

Entertainment

40 Years Later, George Lucas Basks In The Glow Of Star Wars

April 14, 2017 By Brad Jackson

At Star Wars Celebration in Orlando this weekend, George Lucas is getting credit for today’s quality Star Wars productions. For the most part that’s fair.

Star Wars

Why Princess Leia Is The Archetypal Strong Woman Female Leads Can’t Replicate

December 30, 2016 By Eric Sammons

Princess Leia displayed her strength as a woman, whereas most of the lead action females today are simply trying to imitate the strength of men.

Death

A Fond Farewell To Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher’s Mother And Hollywood Icon

December 30, 2016 By Holly Scheer

The loss of Debbie Reynolds and daughter Carrie Fisher so close together, the week of Christmas, is a terrible shock and leaves millions of fans reeling.

2016

Meet 7 Of 2016’s Most Amazing Women

December 29, 2016 By Brielle Colby and Bre Payton

As 2016 comes to a close, we’ve compiled a list of the women who made the world a better place this year.

Food

In Honor Of Carrie Fisher, Bake Some Wookiee Cookies

December 29, 2016 By Brad Jackson

Thanks to Carrie Fisher, we got to see Leia grow from a brave and feisty princess into a seasoned leader, senator, mother, then general of the Resistance.