[Beware some spoilers for The Acolyte] I consider myself to be a fan of Star Wars in general. However, like many fans who grew up loving the Original Trilogy and gaining an eventual appreciation for the Prequel Trilogy, I am not a big fan of Disney’s turn at the Star Wars helm. The Sequel Trilogy …
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When The Rise of Skywalker was released in theaters last December, I went to see it with Julia on opening night. Considering how critical I've been about Disney's Star Wars, it might seem surprising. Usually midnight releases of movies are only attended by the most devoted and excited fans. But as much as I have …
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Recently, Rolling Stone magazine interviewed the president of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy, in preparation for the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in a few weeks. During the conversation, Kennedy was asked several questions about the new film's production, such as this one: It's these few lines at the beginning of this section, however, …
Luke and Rey are both heroes, but the reasons they are chosen for greatness could not be more different. As we draw ever closer to the release of Star Wars: Episode IX, I’ve read numerous online articles trying to guess how Disney’s Sequel Trilogy is going to end. Not only do fans want to know …
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