I started this blog as a fan of Star Wars and Science Fiction. I named my blog Rebel Alliance Report, referencing Star Wars. After writing and rewriting, I found that, the name of the blog needs to be changed. I have chosen the rename it, "A Padawan's Journey". I'm finding that my writing is about the personal stories in science fiction; and how those stories relate to my personal crossroads in life.
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Wars had an impact in my life from an early age. Science Fiction has continued to influence my life. The reason I work in television is because I wanted to be creative. I wanted to work in the television and movie industry.
It is easy for me to use science fiction as a way to relate to different world views. I have changed political stances on issues because of Battlestar Galactica, and my religious beliefs have been altered because of Firefly.
As my passion for Star Wars grew into a broader love for other science fiction; I realized it was because of the story and character structure. I am compelled by dynamic characters and story-telling. It is inspiring to see an ordinary person accomplish something extra-ordinary. Passion is contagious, and I want to share that inspiration with my viewers.
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Proposal to Geek Insider
I write to those interested in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and those in touch with their inner geek. I've decided that the best publication submit my articles to is Geek Insider.
I would submit Wearing a Browncoat and The Inner Moister Farmer. They require you to fulfill guidelines outlined here. I think their audience would be a good fit for these articles.
I would submit Wearing a Browncoat and The Inner Moister Farmer. They require you to fulfill guidelines outlined here. I think their audience would be a good fit for these articles.
Sunday, June 23, 2013
ESPNU Unite
Unite
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Social Media
Unite had viewers use Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube to interact with the show. Viewers would comment on Unite's Facebook pots of funny celebrity athlete photos in a segment called "MEME this".Air times
Unite appeared nightly on ESPNU Monday through Friday at midnight.History
ESPNU's Unite started in September of 2012 and ended on June 13 2013. The show was targeted at the college age group, and aired at midnight in every time zone across the Continental US. Unite also had a strong online presence, integrating Facebook and Twitter into the content of the show.For reasons not revealed by ESPN an Disney the show was cancelled.
Personalities
Danny KanellMarianela Pereyra
Reese Waters
Monday, June 17, 2013
Wearing a Browncoat
I was a freshman in college. I heard about a show called Firefly from a friend. I was warned up front that the show was cancelled after only 14 episodes. I was hesitate to watch it, until he began to describe the show. He told me it was a "Space Western", and I was sold.
Joss Whedon's Firefly, follows a group of 9 main characters on a Firefly-class cargo ship called Serenity. The 9 characters could not be more different from one another. There is the former soldiers, the educated doctor, his mentally disturbed sister, a prostitute, a mechanic, a pastor, a pilot, and a mercenary. All of these various characters, for one reason or another have decided to become a part of the crew. The world has just gone through a civil war between the Alliance and the Independence. The Alliance won, instating a corporate, authortiarian government across the galaxy.
The captain of Serenity, Malcom Reynolds, once fought for the Independence. The Independent soldiers all were known as "The Browncoats" because of the long, brown jackets they wore. Malcolm or Mal is a man who has found himself on the losing side of war. Not only has he lost the war, but he has lost his faith in God.
Firefly delves headfirst into religion. Shepherd Book, is the equivalent to the protestant pastors we know today. Inara is a "companion", essentially a prostitute with Buddhist-like beliefs. Simon Tam is the A+ medical student, who is an atheist. Mal encounters all of these beliefs at once, which makes for some interesting clashes between characters.
I grew up in a small, conservative town in the desert. I was raised believing in God, and that Christianity was the truth. I left for college and made a lot of friends, with various backgrounds. I encountered situations, and traveled to countries that tested my beliefs.
After my freshman year, I took a trip to study abroad in Egypt. During my stay in Egypt I saw my religious views change. I saw similarities in Christianity and Islam, and I saw how they affect society and government policy. More importantly, I saw how it played a role in my Egyptian friends.
One of my Egyptian friend's, Memo, was affected the most. Memo is gay. That was when I started to ask the tough questions. Is God real? Is the correct religion Christianity? What about Memo? What about my other friends?
Years later, I was going to watch a fan screening of Serenity at a small theatre. The week before my roommate and I decided to re watch the Firefly series. I related to Mal. I felt an inner pain. I was at conflict with my parents, just like he was at conflict with Shepherd. Mal's bitterness toward God was obvious in this exchange between Shepherd Book and Mal:
Shepherd: Captain, do you mind if I say grace? Mal: Only if you say it out loud.
I hate that the show was cancelled. It had the potential to dive deeper into religion and God. Regardless of what could have happened, Firefly helped me look deeper into my faith.
Joss Whedon's Firefly, follows a group of 9 main characters on a Firefly-class cargo ship called Serenity. The 9 characters could not be more different from one another. There is the former soldiers, the educated doctor, his mentally disturbed sister, a prostitute, a mechanic, a pastor, a pilot, and a mercenary. All of these various characters, for one reason or another have decided to become a part of the crew. The world has just gone through a civil war between the Alliance and the Independence. The Alliance won, instating a corporate, authortiarian government across the galaxy.
The captain of Serenity, Malcom Reynolds, once fought for the Independence. The Independent soldiers all were known as "The Browncoats" because of the long, brown jackets they wore. Malcolm or Mal is a man who has found himself on the losing side of war. Not only has he lost the war, but he has lost his faith in God.
Firefly delves headfirst into religion. Shepherd Book, is the equivalent to the protestant pastors we know today. Inara is a "companion", essentially a prostitute with Buddhist-like beliefs. Simon Tam is the A+ medical student, who is an atheist. Mal encounters all of these beliefs at once, which makes for some interesting clashes between characters.
I grew up in a small, conservative town in the desert. I was raised believing in God, and that Christianity was the truth. I left for college and made a lot of friends, with various backgrounds. I encountered situations, and traveled to countries that tested my beliefs.
After my freshman year, I took a trip to study abroad in Egypt. During my stay in Egypt I saw my religious views change. I saw similarities in Christianity and Islam, and I saw how they affect society and government policy. More importantly, I saw how it played a role in my Egyptian friends.
One of my Egyptian friend's, Memo, was affected the most. Memo is gay. That was when I started to ask the tough questions. Is God real? Is the correct religion Christianity? What about Memo? What about my other friends?
Years later, I was going to watch a fan screening of Serenity at a small theatre. The week before my roommate and I decided to re watch the Firefly series. I related to Mal. I felt an inner pain. I was at conflict with my parents, just like he was at conflict with Shepherd. Mal's bitterness toward God was obvious in this exchange between Shepherd Book and Mal:
Shepherd: Captain, do you mind if I say grace? Mal: Only if you say it out loud.
I hate that the show was cancelled. It had the potential to dive deeper into religion and God. Regardless of what could have happened, Firefly helped me look deeper into my faith.
Saturday, June 15, 2013
How to watch your favorite Sci-Fi movie or show on Netflix
Watching a movie or television show is easy, now that everyone is online. There are numerous streaming sites, the most popular being Netflix. I have a Netflix, HBOGo, and an AmazonPrime account. Hulu, and the rental section of Youtube is also available. Not all movies and shows are online, but enough to make subscriptions to these sites more cost effective than cable and DVDs. I will cover how to utilize Netflix to watch a movie or show.
First, you have to create an account on the site. On Netflix you fill out your information, and SIGN UP for a monthly subscription of $7.99. Once you are signed up and paid for, you can BROWSE for something to watch, based on the genre, by clicking WATCH INSTANTLY. The top of the Watch Instantly page, displays your RECENTLY WATCHED section. This allows you to see a viewing history, and go back to a show you were previously watching.
If you are looking for a specific title you can search for it, via the search bar in the top right corner of the page. There are other utilities Netflix provides to discover content. Click on the TASTE PROFILE, you will see a list of movies, with a "5 star rating" system underneath each movie. Rate each movie by clicking on the star buttons.
The more videos you rate, the better Netflix is able to suggest videos to watch. The updated list, of suggested videos, is displayed in the TOP 10 FOR USERNAME section of the WATCH INSTANTLY page.
Did I mention all of these features are available via the Netflix mobile application? That's right, you can watch all of this content from your smartphone.
Now that you know how to use Netflix, you can watch an old favorite, or binge on that television series you never got around to watching.
Sunday, June 9, 2013
The Inner Moister Farmer
When you hear Star Wars you might think of Darth Vader, Yoda, or a lightsaber duel. When I hear Star Wars I think of the a lot of things, but one of the ideas that comes to mind is choices. Afterall that is what the trilogy is all about.
Luke Skywalker grew up on Tatooine, an oridnary planet, the similarities to New Mexico (my home state) uncanny. Skywalker lived an ordinary life. Nothing exciting really happened to him, but he craved a excitement and the unknown.
When he was confronted with the loss of his aunt and uncle and the familiar, he made a choice to save Princess Leia. As the story progresses he continually is faced with decisions, that become more difficult. Until the conclusion of the story when he is faced with two options: good and evil.
As a child, I viewed this decision as easy. Luke should obviously know not to join the Dark Side, let go of the anger, and defeat the Emporer. As I got older, I realized that this decision is a difficult one. It's an internal struggle that all of us can relate to in some way. Whether we are struggling with something serious or an everday choice.
There are a lot of these Golden Fleece stories that convey this idea, such as Lord of the Rings. Essentially Frodo and Luke have to make similar decisions. They both are tempted by a darker side of themselves that they overcome. Both Luke and Frodo understand what is at stake, they have seen what happened to Vader and Smeagol.
Another thing the padawan and the hobbit have in common is their support system. Luke has Han Solo and Princess Leia, and Frodo has Sam. Having friends that will support you is important. This is a piece of advice that can be applied to all ages. Without a support group, it makes it difficult to over come your struggles.
At the climax of the film, Luke is faced with a huge decision, to give into his hate and destroy his astranged father or to let go of his hate and defeat evil. No one else can step in for Luke and help him. It is his choice.
That internal struggle, whatever it might be, it is yours to make.Will you be a Luke or a Vader?
Luke Skywalker grew up on Tatooine, an oridnary planet, the similarities to New Mexico (my home state) uncanny. Skywalker lived an ordinary life. Nothing exciting really happened to him, but he craved a excitement and the unknown.
When he was confronted with the loss of his aunt and uncle and the familiar, he made a choice to save Princess Leia. As the story progresses he continually is faced with decisions, that become more difficult. Until the conclusion of the story when he is faced with two options: good and evil.
As a child, I viewed this decision as easy. Luke should obviously know not to join the Dark Side, let go of the anger, and defeat the Emporer. As I got older, I realized that this decision is a difficult one. It's an internal struggle that all of us can relate to in some way. Whether we are struggling with something serious or an everday choice.
There are a lot of these Golden Fleece stories that convey this idea, such as Lord of the Rings. Essentially Frodo and Luke have to make similar decisions. They both are tempted by a darker side of themselves that they overcome. Both Luke and Frodo understand what is at stake, they have seen what happened to Vader and Smeagol.
Another thing the padawan and the hobbit have in common is their support system. Luke has Han Solo and Princess Leia, and Frodo has Sam. Having friends that will support you is important. This is a piece of advice that can be applied to all ages. Without a support group, it makes it difficult to over come your struggles.
At the climax of the film, Luke is faced with a huge decision, to give into his hate and destroy his astranged father or to let go of his hate and defeat evil. No one else can step in for Luke and help him. It is his choice.
That internal struggle, whatever it might be, it is yours to make.Will you be a Luke or a Vader?
Friday, June 7, 2013
"New" Resume
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