Movies

Star Wars fans waited a decade to see the first movie in the final trilogy of the saga. Star Wars: The Force Awakens was the first episode made without George Lucas, and many fans felt anxious about that. The movie came out in December 2015 with a box office above $2 billion worldwide. This number […]

Intro I’ve had an affinity with the character of Mara Jade ever since I first discovered the Star Wars Expanded Universe. This was back when female Jedi were few and far between, before Disney’s movie trilogy had been released, and before anything that had been published without their blessing was relegated to the realm of

Chewbacca is a mountain of muscle and kindness. This Wookiee is a shining example of integrity. He never shies away from fighting for a good cause, no matter how dangerous it may be. In this article, we will dive into the long history of the hero from Kashyyyk. Despite rising to fame as Han Solo’s

In this Solo: A Star Wars Story synopsis, I’ll explain why this is such an underrated addition to the franchise. It has some of the most complex characters in the fictional universe (so far) and intertwines them in a web of treachery and deceit balanced with fraternity and trust. It was important for Solo to paint Han in a

In this synopsis of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, I’ll run you through the story and most central themes, explaining why I feel it’s done such an excellent job in the face of a not-insignificant amount of controversy. We’re Star Wars fans. We’re kind of hard to please, and the Sequel trilogy wasn’t exactly met

The Last Jedi brought a message of hope. Its themes and plots have many links back to A New Hope, Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and Rogue One. Now though, of course, it’s the Resistance and the First Order vying for control of the power vacuum left after Starkiller Base blew up the New Republic. The film begins with

Luke Skywalker. A name etched into the minds of most of the western world (consciously or subconsciously) since 1977. For many people, myself included, he’s the ultimate hero, going on a journey from an admittedly slightly bratty young man to a fully-fledged Jedi Master. In this, he essentially embodies the dreams of every Star Wars

Kylo Ren was introduced to Star Wars fans in the first major film produced after Disney acquired the saga from Lucasfilm, Episode VII: The Force Awakens. He was instantly recognizable as a Darth Vader wannabe with his distinctive helmet and cross-guard lightsaber. Adam Driver played Ren across all three Sequel films – The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi,

In my opinion, there is no movie villain more recognizable than Darth Vader. His unique mask, iconic respirator hiss, and the ever-magnificent voice of James Earl Jones mean that everyone knows who he is and the fear and dread he brings to the galaxy. There’s an awful lot of content spanning the life of Anakin/Vader.

Anakin Skywalker is the central character of Star Wars. As the Chosen One who brings balance to the Force by destroying the Sith, the first six episodes of the Skywalker Saga are, in reality, all about him. He’s even more important than highly significant characters like Luke Skywalker or Obi-Wan Kenobi, although, of course, he’s closely