Ten years after its release, The Force Awakens remains a pivotal moment for the Star Wars franchise. Celebrated for its compelling characters, stunning visuals, and ability to reignite fandom, it also faced critiques for its safety and reliance on familiar story elements. Ultimately, it revitalized Star Wars, creating lasting impact and inspiration.
Read more "10 Years Later: The Legacy of Star Wars: The Force Awakens"(This article contains spoilers for Trials of the Jedi.) Trials of the Jedi, the latest and final installment in The High Republic saga, is one of the most important Star Wars books ever written. In fact, it may be the most important Star Wars book since the original Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn. […]
Read more "Why Trials of the Jedi Is The Most Important Star Wars Book In A Generation"During an audience Q&A at the ATX Film Festival, Tony Gilroy revealed that he named B2EMO, the Andor family droid, after his son’s corgi, Bemo. Ever since season one, fans have pointed out how B2EMO resembles the old family dog, from his unwavering loyalty to Maarva to his bed-shaped charging station. The closing minutes of […]
Read more "Not Just Programming: Why Droids Deserve Moral Consideration"If you would like to support our fundraising raffle and help us put Star Wars books into the hands of kids (while winning some amazing prizes!) follow this link! Tales of the Underworld, which released on May 4th, tells an interconnected story that offers more than just narrative entertainment. The shorts invite a deeper reflection […]
Read more "Exploring Love and Sacrifice in Tales of the Underworld"In the richly layered and impactful world of Andor, nothing is accidental, and everything has meaning. As season two has unfolded across its first six episodes, the show deepens its exploration of unity, rebellion, and the cost of war not only through plot and dialogue but also through visual motifs. Two recurring symbols emerge prominently […]
Read more "Circles, Spiders, and Subversion: Weaving the Threads of Andor Season Two"This week saw the release of the first three episodes of Andor’s second season and the 20th anniversary rerelease of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. On the surface, these two stories are starkly dissimilar. Andor is a realistic tale about the cost of war and the impact of fascism on everyday people, while Revenge of the Sith is the tragic […]
Read more "Exploring Sacrifice in Andor and Revenge of the Sith"The animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender holds the title of one of the best animated shows of all time—so much so that it spawned a live-action reinterpretation on Netflix. While not quite reaching the same heights as the animated series, the live-action show is a solid adaptation that resonates in a similar fashion to […]
Read more "The Jedi Order: Understanding Strength in Diversity"Now that Skeleton Crew has reached its finale, one can look back on the entirety of the story to see what a beautifully well-made tale the story of Wim, Fern, KB, and Neel truly is. Not only does it feel like Star Wars, but it also brings Star Wars back to its core elements of hope, adventure, and the power […]
Read more "How Skeleton Crew Revives Star Wars Spirit"As Skeleton Crew progresses through what will hopefully be the first of many seasons, it continues to impress with just how authentically Star Wars it feels. The casting is spot-on, the writing is sharp, and the visuals effortlessly transport us back to the galaxy far, far away. It stands in stark contrast to The Acolyte, […]
Read more "How Skeleton Crew Revitalizes Star Wars Storytelling"When The Acolyte finished its first (and, recently confirmed, only) season, those of us who had been watching it reacted with some range of emotion between “okay, sure…” and “WOOF AM I GLAD THAT’S OVER.” Your mileage may have varied of course, but at least among the Clashing Sabers gang, our reactions tended more towards […]
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