Killing the Father: Destiny or Choice?

The darkness rises. The pain pours from his eyes as he looks into those of his father, both knowing what he should do and what he will do. The father knows it too, although he is trying to change the course of destiny. But he can’t. The red blade ignites. “Thank you,” the son tells […]

How the Dyad Ended the Jedi/Sith War

The Jedi and Sith were at war for generations. Until….

Ben, Ben, You’re a Martyr When….

It’s like taking the legends they told of Luke Skywalker and giving it emotional steroids. Herein we see yet another connection between the martyr Bens. It is not their story that it’s about, but rather those for whom they give their lives.

How Rise of Skywalker Beautifully Links Rey and Qui-Gon

The Rise of Skywalker brought an (insert adjective here) ending to the Skywalker Saga. As Star Wars so often does, Rise of Skywalker referred back to past films in numerous ways, yet there is a feeling amongst the prequel generation (of which I am a card-carrying member) that the canonical beginning of the saga was […]

Redemption by Death…Ben There, Done That

Redemption and death has been a staple in Star Wars. But should it be?

NimRey: An Exploration of Heroine’s

The following article contains massive spoilers for Netflix’s Cursed. If you haven’t watched but plan to, proceed with caution. If you are not going to watch the show, important plot points are explained for your benefit. Happy reading! Star Wars is the myth of our modern age, but it pulls from many stories of the […]