The Star Wars universe is full of interesting characters. Trying to pick the best, or worst, among them is not as easy a task as one might think. Doing so becomes harder if you draw upon the old Expanded Universe from which to choose. It's still not easy even if you limit your choices to canon
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
I almost feel bad for actors who have appeared in Star Wars. No matter what else they do, or what other projects they have, questions inevitably return to Star Wars. Case in point: Samuel L. Jackson was traveling recently to promote his latest film, M. Night Shaymalan's Glass. So of course someone
Sorry gang. I know we missed a Fan Feature last week, so it's time to catch up. When last we met, we debated which Star Wars film is the best ever. This week's topic comes from fan Michael Petruzzelli, who ponders the impact economics will have on the future of the Star Wars franchise. More
Over the course of forty-plus years and three generations, Star Wars has focused on the Skywalker family. As of Episode VIII, the only remaining heirs to the Skywalker lineage are Leia and her son, Ben Solo/Kylo Ren. When J.J. Abrams announced that he'd begun filming for Star Wars: Episode IX, he
Greetings, Hashtaggers, and welcome to the second edition of JJ's Fan Feature! Last Thursday saw the beginning of this new, weekly column in which we'll feature concepts and theories straight from you, the fans. We kicked off by examining the possibility of Grand Admiral Rae Sloane appearing in
It's easy to think about shipping at this time of year. Alas, this time we're not talking about how best to send Christmas gifts for delivery by December 24th. No, we're talking about "shipping": in a nutshell, it’s the wishing for an on-screen couple to, well, be a couple. When it comes to Star
"The more you tighten your grip, the more star systems will slip through your fingers." Princess Leia spoke those words to Grand Moff Tarkin in the original Star Wars. Those words are still relevant. Except… Think of fans saying something along those lines to Disney and Lucasfilm today: "the more
It's been quite a long time since we've had a Star Wars movie in theaters. In the time between Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and now, we've had a revolution in entertainment in streaming and Star Wars moved from controlling the theater to a fixture in our living rooms with shows like The
The Sheep Detectives is a towering testament of how powerful animated stories can be when done right. A genuine crowdpleaser, the film is sure to warm and break your heart, wrestling with richly textured explorations of death and grief, lost and found families, and the necessity of memory.
Her Private Hell is all vibes, and depending on your willingness to let this bizarre experiment unfold, the vibes be vibin'. I found myself enamored one minute and desperately looking for an exit the next. In the great words of Benoit Blanc, "It makes no damn sense. Compels me though."
