Not only is concentration fundamental to a Jedi’s path, but their understanding of reality and the strong focus on the present (wisdom) that Jedi Knights exhibit, is also crucial and vividly displayed throughout the saga, specifically through character Yoda-who can be regarded as a sage who has mannerisms similar to Gautama Buddha’s. In Star Wars, Yoda says many things that directly align with words spoken by Gautama Buddha himself. For instance, on episode I, Yoda says: “Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering” (Star Wars, Episode I). Similarly, Gautama Buddha teaches that: “There is suffering; there is a cause of suffering; there can be an end to suffering; the eightfold path brings about the end of suffering” (Gautama). In both cases, one can sense the wisdom that both figures possess, and can also observe that both have a clear…
The abolitionists were very effective in achieving their goals. They began and founded antislavery societies. They sent petitions to Congress, and used writings, documents and other literature to sway others to their cause. They believed it was a sin and wanted to absolve America of it. There were many abolitionist in this time period.…
In the article “ The force in ‘Star Wars’ is stupid and immoral” written by Ben Shapiro He states that “The vision of the force in the star wars galaxy is morality free its feelings centered wich another way of saying “selfish” who cares about your feelings?” I think the point of the force is that the light side is about using it to help others, and the dark side is about using it for yourself.…
The universal themes of Star Wars are relationship to machines, issues of friendship and obligation to other people around you, and control over your destiny. Darth Vader is an example of relationships to machines because he is more machine than man, as an antagonist in Star Wars. Star Wars also has an infinite amount of examples on the issues of friendships and people around you, with character relationships playing out. The case of Luke Skywalker can easily be seen to fit the destiny pattern. Luke is an orphan, uncertain of his place in the world and even of his own identity. He is cast adrift but is guided along his path by Ben and by Yoda, who share the wise elder counselor…
No other 20th century filmmaker has had a greater impact on the film industry than George Lucas. His zeal for innovation forged a new relationship between entertainment and technology that revolutionized the art of motion pictures. His uncanny business acumen turned film licensing and merchandising into a multibillion-dollar industry. And his "Star Wars" trilogy ushered in the era of the Hollywood mega-blockbuster.…
The Odyssey and Star Wars are two great examples of epics. Both the stories fulfill the epic hero cycle to the fullest. In The Odyssey, Odysseus is the hero, he goes to Troy to fight a war and get lost at sea for 20 years. In Star Wars Luck is the hero, he gets introduced to the rebel force that is trying to ensure the safety of their universe.…
Mellody Hobson (born on the 3rd of April, 1969) is an American businesswoman who is the president of Ariel Investments too and also the current Chair of the Board of administrators of DreamWorks Animation. In 2017, she became the first African-American lady in leading The Economic Club of Chicago.…
Above the luminous planet of Tatooine, a Rebel frigate, Tantive IV, races away from the Imperial predator known as Darth Vader. It’s lasers cause no harm to the Star Destroyer looming behind them. Soon after the lasers overheat, the Star Destroyer catches up to the ship, pulling it into the docking bay using a tractor beam. The crew aboard say their prayers as the hull of the Star Destroyer overlaps the Tantive IV. Elsewhere, aboard the ship, the senator known as Leia Organa makes her way to a secluded area. She gets down on one knee as she faces an astromech droid; it’s name being R2-D2. The droid opens its projector, allowing Leia to begin her transmission, “I am Senator Leia Organa of Alderaan. To anyone who receives this droid as well as…
empire as creative geniuses. The three co-founders bought out their original producer early on to gain…
Before CGI, movies had to be about realistic situations because directors had no way to produce fantastical effects. CGI was introduced to movies, not out of necessity, but out of a desire for a better movie. Since it was not an essential part of the production as it is in video games, CGI developers had the chance to mold the technology in new ways and were able to come up with innovations that the video game industry had not yet created. George Lucas could have made the original Star Wars with the current effects and there would have been no qualms from the public as it was all he had. Instead, he craved a movie with an intriguing story and equally amazing visuals. For that reason, he created his own effects company called Industrial Light and Magic. The company became popular and by the late 80’s, they had worked on over 300 films. All these creations were desired and fully developed, not forced out of necessity, so they had the room to grow and expand in exciting…
Disney’s philosophy was to create universal timeless family. It built a brand ‘Disney’ which defined a way of life for families, and not just the kids or teenagers. Disney’s corporate culture emphasized creativity and managed synergies of its extremely diverse businesses. All their businesses were interrelated and complemented each other. For example, Disneyland provided a platform to advertise all of Disney’s products, services and the brand Disney. It helped grow every other business, eventually creating value for the shareholders.…
Carl Sagan, a widely known American scientist has changed the way that many people view the universe. In the essay, Can We Know the Universe? by Carl Sagan, Sagan uses many different questions and scenarios to relate to a diverse audience. This technique makes the essay more interesting to a variety of readers rather than just a certain group of people.…
Biographical facts: placing emphasis on crucial experiences, episodes, pre-occupations and challenges that created turning points in advancing the subject’s leadership role.…
Engineer, inventor, computer programmer are three elements that describe Steve Wozniak. Many people know that Steve Wozniak was an engineer of Apple, but he was so much more. As a well known engineer of Apple, Steve Wozniak, showed Americans that technology could benefit them in their daily lives. His legacy showed us to not give up when you fail.…
Hayao Miyazaki (宮崎 駿 Miyazaki Hayao?, born January 5, 1941[1]) is a Japanese film director, animator, manga artist, producer, and screenwriter. Through a career that has spanned over fifty years, Miyazaki has attained international acclaim as a maker of anime feature films and, along with Isao Takahata, co-founded Studio Ghibli, a film and animation studio. The success of Miyazaki's films has invited comparisons with American animatorWalt Disney, British animator Nick Park and American director Robert Zemeckis.[2]…