The Star Wars prequel trilogy did much more than simply provide background on our original trilogy favorites in Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda. Yes, the prequels were (are) much-maligned. Nevertheless, the films did add a plethora of new Jedi characters to Star Wars lore. They introduced us to characters
My first read through of this issue left be a bit bored and empty. It felt like there was not much that happened, but er a second read through, the brilliance of this issue lies in its simplicity. The story telling success doesn't lie in great revelations or subtly ingenious points. It lies in the
As a Generation X Star Wars fan, reflecting back on the franchise sometimes makes me acutely aware of my age. Now that the next generation of fans is starting to hit significant milestones with its fandom? I feel downright old. Think about this: The theatrical release of Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Every year at TIFF there's one film in the Midnight Madness section that sets the bar for the rest. This isn't always the winner of the Midnight People's Choice Award, but it's always easy to spot as the next big thing. And it's usually the opening night film; The Substance, Nirvana The Band The
Daemons of the Shadow Realm ends the season with a promise of more intrigue in Ep. 24 "Higashi Village and Nishino Village". Yes, this season finale goes out with a bang. However, the bang only leads to more questions that makes this finale one of the worst in terms of cliffhanger agony. Oh well,
It’s an interesting time for a movie about a large snake. The keystone of the subgenre is 1997’s J-Lo-starring classic Anaconda, which received an official sequel last year in the form of a meta-comedy. It’s not difficult to hit success in the animal attack film. The recent successes of
