Tales of the Empire, the new Star Wars series released on May 4th, is a beautiful exploration of how we react to injustice, who we become because of that reaction, and the paths we can end up following as a result. The first three shorts, entitled The Path of Fear, The Path of Anger, and […]
Read more "Paths of Light and Shadow: Exploring Moral Journeys in Tales of the Empire"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"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?"In the middle of a raucous adventure film centered on hope and the good guys winning the day stands a singular line that breaks through the smiles to remind the audience that a war, even a just one with a clear delineation between good and evil, has a cost. “Many Bothans died to bring us […]
Read more "The Tragedy of Mon Mothma the Wise"6- Practice Makes Perfect What the episode does well it does very well. For instance, the time progression is clear via its use of blackouts as transitions, with the added benefit of costume and location changes establishing where this lines up relative to the established canon. This cannot be said for all of the episodes. […]
Read more "Ranking Tales of the Jedi"The sands of Tatooine are not to be traversed lightly. Mos Eisley may be the home of “scum and villainy”, but it is the monsters hidden below the sands that are the real threat. Newly self-appointed Daimyo of Mos Espa, Boba Fett, is learning that this holds true in both the literal and metaphorical sense. […]
Read more "Boba Fett’s Biggest Threat Has Yet to Dawn"On Thursday, Disney laid out their plans for dominance in the streaming game. After Warner Brothers’ recent announcement that all of their 2021 movie releases would be released on HBO Max, it seemed to be all but in the books. HBO Max was coming out of the gates with guns blazing, but Disney+’s original content […]
Read more "Potential in Production: What All of the new Star Wars Shows Mean for the Future of the Franchise"Please note: The following article contains spoilers for The Mandalorian Season 2 premiere. Human beings are a frustrating mix of cooperative, social problem solvers, and tribal, self-interested hardliners. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the United States and on this Election Day, where Americans are clearly divided about the future of the country, it […]
Read more "The Shackles That Separate. The Ties That Bind"An Exploration of the True Meaning of Being a Jedi
Read more "A Jedi Should Be Powerless"The outcry has been heard for decades, and rightfully so. It is injustice. A travesty. Chewbacca should have gotten a medal! When Han and Luke walk down the procession in the throne room, they do so to a heroic fanfare and the adoration of the entire Rebel Alliance. A Rebel Alliance that still exists because […]
Read more "Why Chewbacca Didn’t (But Did) Get A Medal"
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