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Arts and Culture

Marvel Comics Brings Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker to Life in a New Comic Adaptation

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The final chapter of the Skywalker saga is returning in an exciting new form. This February, Marvel Comics will release a five-issue limited comic series adapting Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the 2019 film that brought the legendary Star Wars saga to its dramatic conclusion.

Written by Jody Houser and illustrated by Will Sliney, the adaptation promises more than just a faithful retelling of the film. Fans can look forward to new scenes not included in the movie, adding fresh dimensions to the Resistance’s final stand against the First Order, the shocking return of Emperor Palpatine, and Rey’s climactic confrontation with Kylo Ren.
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Film and Television, Pop Culture

The Evolution of Star Wars on the Small Screen: From Movies to Series

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Star Wars began with its original trilogy and captured the hearts and minds of people from all over; allowing a galaxy far, far away to enter the homes of Earth via television. Let’s explore how Star Wars transitioned from a cultural cinema phenomenon on the small screens to filling the world with advanced narratives and talent.
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Food and Drink, Lifestyle

Summer Fancy Food Show Returns for 2022: The Photo Recap!

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The Men of Konopelski’s Meats and Their Very Cool Hats! (All Photos By Gail)

Over the past two years, I’ve enjoyed covering the slow return of various favorite trade shows, such as the Affordable Art Fair and NY Now while holding-out for what I like to call ‘The Big One.’ Finally, after an absence of two excruciating years, the Summer Fancy Food Show (sponsored by the Specialty Food Association) made what can only be called a triumphant comeback in June of this year. It has taken me this long to distill the experience because, wow, the show was just overwhelming on so many levels.

sffs entrance photo by gail worley
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Arts and Culture

Star Wars / The Beatles / Sgt. Pepper Mash Up

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Star Wars Beatles Mash Up
Photo By Gail

It was at the Five Points Festival that I spotted this amazing painting by artist Paul Fernandez-Carol that mashes up The Beatles with characters from Star Wars in a very clever way. On one hand, we could be looking at The Beatles, dressed in their colorful, highly-recognizable satin band suits from the Sgt. Pepper-album cover — Ringo in Pink, John in Yellow, Paul in Blue and George in Red — who are avoiding being recognized by wearing disguises on their heads. On the other hand, this might be the Star Wars saga characters of a Scout Trooper, Darth Vader, Boba Fett and an Imperial Stormtrooper (who are all distinguishable by the helmets they wear) posing as The Beatles. Who can say? Speaking of posing, I believe that the figures’ poses in this painting were copied from This Photo of the Fab Four taken in 1967 during a promotional photo shoot for the Sgt. Pepper album cover. You can see more art by Fernandez-Carol on his page at Seven Arts Gallery.

Arts and Culture

Happy Fathers Day, 2017!

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Darth Vader Dad Sculpture By Sam Tufnell

The Worley Gig Wishes a Very Happy and Fun Fathers Day to all Dads!

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