The Strange Case of Dr. Ren and Mr. Solo
Could Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde lead to Bendemption?
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Revisiting Episode IV: The Oldest of Hopes
As we continue our quest of revisiting and reevaluating the feature films of the Star Wars universe in anticipation of Rise of Skywalker‘s release this December, here are my notes from re-watching A New Hope (“ANH”). For context, this view is from the blu-ray release and I was accompanied by my two boys who are, 7 and […]
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The Star Wars story starts on Naboo, right? Well, maybe not.
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Episode IX is coming and, like every one of its predecessors, it promises to make a big impact, both at the box office and in fandom. With Rise of Skywalker being the end of the fabled Skywalker saga, Episode IX has a lot of work to do, one of the most important with regards to […]
Read more "What To Do With the Force in Episode IX"The Fate of the Jedi
From the beginning of The Phantom Menace, it’s been apparent that Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi are two individuals who approached Jedidom from different points of view. The novelization of Episode I points out that Obi-Wan was focused on the cosmic Force, while his Master was far more concerned with the living (or life) Force. […]
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Master and Apprentice SPOILERS ahead!
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Master and Apprentice gave us a new look at Count Dooku, but what does it mean for the larger saga?
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There is still a lot to learn about the New Republic, but will its legacy be failure?
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No attachment seems to be a major tenant of the Jedi. But, should it be?
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“Your perception is your reality.” This was one of the first ideologies my father ever taught me, and it is very reminiscent of Qui- Gon’s, “Your focus determines your reality.” My dad may not be a Jedi, but Qui-Gon is; in fact he may be the pinnacle Jedi. Therefore, what he says carries weight, just […]
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