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‘Star Wars’ Spoilers: Writer Talks R2-D2 Awakening Deus Ex Machina in ‘New Hope’ Clone

Major Spoilers: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' was a near perfect film. Which wasn’t hard because they it’s basically a newer New Hope. When the movie isn’t “borrowing” from A New Hope or taking a little bit from 'Empire', 'The Force Awakens' relies on tired film cliches, telegraphing a completely transparent plot. And when that isn’t enough, the writers turn on the Deus ex machina in order to lazily hand over the film’s MacGuffin. In this case the god machine takes the form of R2-D2, or as we like to call him DX-MNA. Now, the clone’s copy and pasters are opening up about the reasons behind taking the easy way out.
By James Knight

  • Sandra Bullock Angry after Adopting New Baby?

    By all account, this should be one of the happiest times in Sandra Bullock's life with her new boyfriend, Bryan Randall, and having just adopted a brand new daughter, but word has it that just isn't the case. According to the latest gossip news updates, the excitement over her new baby didn't carry over into the 'Our Brand Is Crisis' star's recent appearance at the Toronto International Film Festival. Word has it the it that the 51-year-old Hollywood icon acted like an irritable diva at the event -- berating the crew working for her -- before storming out ahead of schedule.
    By S. Adreon Jȯrdan

  • Indianapolis Colts: 5 Takeaways from NFL Week 15 Loss vs. Houston Texans

    The Indianapolis Colts ended up losing to the Houston Texans by a final score of 16-10 in NFL Week 15 action. What five takeaways can be seen from the loss and what does the future hold for the Colts?
    By Evan Massey