Everything is a Remix: The Force Awakens

This is a fab caveat to your Ferguson/Matrix/Blade Runner case study, brining it bang up to date. Check out his original post for more info and links.

This post by Austin Kleon also posits some useful thoughts and additional links/resources (scroll down!).

A2: 'Star Wars Is A Postmodern Masterpiece'

Detailed article by Forrest Wickman, exploring the postmodern make-up of Star Wars.

It will further your understanding of pastiche and bricolage. If you know the original trilogy well it could also serve as an additional case study.

'May the force be with you, always.' ;-)

Han Always Shoots First!

Four Rules to Make Star Wars Great Again (Via Josh)

If this made no sense to you, I have no words... Go watch the Star Wars Episodes IV, V and VI now! 

While we're on the subject, I was reminded of this piece of YouTube awesomeness. Enjoy!