Tagged Star Wars

Ever since Star Wars introduced fans to the turbulent Clone Wars, they have been clamoring for more. Many have fallen in love with the battlefields, followed along with all the gripping stories, and spent fortunes collecting every unique ship and helmet that the era has delivered. While there has been…

Every year, October arrives with a hint of autumn and the promise of falling leaves, instilling in me the desire to drink hot apple cider and wear oversized sweaters. I also face a yearly challenge: Picking a Halloween costume to make from the many, many nerdy things that I enjoy. My husband and I have always…

The 1990s were a rough time for Star Wars fans. The last time we’d gotten new visual Star Wars content in the 1980s, it had been on television—a couple of animated series, Droids and Ewoks, and a couple of forgettable live-action Ewok adventures. We had heard rumors, stories, and casting news…

Andor is absurdly good. The writing and direction are impeccable. Every conversation is elevated into gripping expositions of character motivations. No scene is wasted. The Empire is exactly what it should be—scary, ruthless, and run by competent people who are true believers and good at their jobs.…

When the first Star Wars film hit the scene in 1977, it changed the way science fiction was viewed in popular culture. In borrowing from adventure serials and Japanese cinema while offering a grandiose scale akin to an epic fantasy novel, it set the stage for countless space operas and other sci-fi stories…