In “The Empire Strikes Back,” Yoda explains to Luke that he will be able to discern the good side from the bad when he is “calm, at peace, passive.” Up to this point, Luke has been unable to do so, as his focus has been solely on pressing forward and looking toward the horizon. Throughout […]
Read more "The Journey of a Jedi: Lessons from Luke Skywalker to Rey Skywalker"On February 21 the broken and battered team of The Bad Batch returns for their third and final season on Disney+. As with its two predecessors, season three promises to have a bounty of twists, turns, and unexpected moments of both beauty and calamity. Although most of the season will be a surprise, here’s five […]
Read more "Five Thing to Expect From Bad Batch Season Three"The fall of the Jedi is a nuanced and ever-evolving story that grows deeper with each new Jedi story told. From Ahsoka to Cal Kestis, from Obi-Wan to Anakin, each Jedi had their own strengths and weaknesses that eventually led to their downfall. Thus, when considering the root problems of the institution itself, one must […]
Read more "Attachment, Connection, and the Fall of the Jedi"E.K. Johnston has become the de facto choice to author any young adult novel about a female character in the beloved galaxy far, far away. After her Queen’s trilogy and Ahsoka compelled readers with their character development over plot focused storytelling, Johnston has picked up her pen once more to explore a character, Qi’ra, that […]
Read more "Best of the Book: Crimson Climb"Despite a plethora of new installments coming out this year, it feels like Star Wars is also returning to The High Republic with the release of Eye of Darkness by George Mann. The novel takes readers into Phase Three of the initiative, back to the main timeline after a trek backwards in Phase Two. While […]
Read more "Best of the Book: Eye of Darkness"It has been over five years since the finale of Star Wars Rebels premiered. Every day since then, fans loyal to the series and the characters have anticipated the search for Ezra, the threat of Grand Admiral Thrawn’s return to the galaxy proper, and any future stories with Ahsoka and Sabine Wren working together. This […]
Read more "Five(ish) Rebels Episodes To Watch Before Ahsoka"Spoilers for Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade The fall of Anakin Skywalker is a compelling tale of what happens when jealousy, attachment, and anger take root in one’s soul. At the same time, it is an example on what can happen when the systems that are supposed to work for the people begin to […]
Read more "Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade Shows How Complete The Jedi’s Failure Was"Social media and the direct to consumer model has heralded in a new age of Hollywood, where the voices of fans can be heard like never before. With enough support, projects that were but figments of the audiences’ imaginations can become reality. The Snyder Cut of The Justice League exists because fans never gave up […]
Read more "Five Ways to Make Solo 2 Happen"Youtini’s March Madness: Book Edition concluded back in April with a massive result that sent shockwaves through the Star Wars book community. It has challenged ideas and standards that have been clung to for almost 30 years. The manner in which those ideas came tumbling down was nothing short of spectacular to watch. The bracket started […]
Read more "Legends vs. the High Republic – The End of an Era?"The Bad Batch returns to the small screen January 4, 2023 with a two episode premiere. With the threat of the Empire encompassing the galaxy and so many questions surrounding The Bad Batch itself, season two promises to be a barn-burner. To light that flame, here are three key elements from season one to keep […]
Read more "The Best Bunch: Important Bad Batch Season One Threads That Will Shape Season Two"
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