Fate vs. Choice: The Struggle of a Hero
Life is about choices, but fate plays a role too. What ever is a hero to do?
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How Strict Should the “New” Jedi Order Be?
One of the reasons the Marvel Cinematic Universe works like the well oiled machine that it is can be attributed to the clear lines it creates between the good guys and the bad. Even in a film like Civil War, where we see heroes going up against each other, both sides clearly have merited stances […]
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Could Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde lead to Bendemption?
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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. […]
Read more "The Fate of the Jedi"The Masks That Define Us
Masks are a classic storytelling device, and Star Wars sequel trilogy has mastered using them in a classic way.
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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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Rey facing her truth calls us to make our own…
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DJ is, well, complicated. But understanding his story can help in understanding Finn, Rose, and the entire sequel trilogy.
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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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