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Star Wars is a science fiction franchise set in a universe far far away.
A (Controversial) Explanation for the New 'Star Wars' Trilogy
I'm a huge fan of Star Wars; always have been. I love the escapist nature of the films, the hope, the action, and yes, even the love in the stories, and that will never change. I was not a big fan of the prequels. They have their place, and always will, but they too are important to Star Wars lore and history. I have not read very many of the Star Warsnovelizations, whether they are of the film adaptations or otherwise. That said, I have enjoyed what those have brought to the Star Wars universe as well, as I think the history surrounding the franchise only becomes richer for them.
By Christina St-Jean8 years ago in Futurism
Why the Upcoming 'Kenobi' Might Be More Important and Crucial Than 'the Last Jedi' for the Star Wars Franchise
Star Wars: The Last Jedi hit theaters this past December and, of course, became another huge blockbuster for the franchise. Some may call it divisive to due a metric that is unstable, but for most people, it was one of the greats in 2017. Rian Johnson did an amazing job by killing the old so the new may thrive. Some didn't like it, but it was important for Star Wars as a franchise to grow and give the new characters the spotlight in the never-ending war in a galaxy far, far away.
By Kurt Arthur8 years ago in Futurism
A Jedi Versus a Lord
"Your weapon is your life." These words were burned into me as a young padawan, as I was training to become the great Jedi I am now. My master passed away sometime ago, and I find myself on a barren wasteland of a planet, a dreary, isolated lifeless place, covered with black rocks, as if nothing but volcanoes erupted and spewed their molten rock all over the land, causing a thick black tar to become the very ground I walk on. As I breathe in fresh air from my respirator, I look around, trying to make out a cave, a place I must go, in order to finish my training.
By Evan Filley8 years ago in Futurism
'The Last Jedi' Is Your Father’s Masterpiece. And Yours, Too
Good morning. I remain fascinated by The Last Jedi reviews, pro and con. And so, I figure, it’s my turn. And NOTE: This review will take aim at those who dislike the film to “fit in,” as opposed to those who legitimately have issue with it.
By Joel Eisenberg8 years ago in Futurism
What Was the Point of 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi?'. Top Story - December 2017.
Walking out of the theater into the cold New York night, I found myself repeatedly asking my friends, “Well what was the point?” The Last Jedi was unlike any Star Wars film I had seen before, and for the first time, I wasn’t reminiscing about the space battles, clash of lightsabers, or Chewie’s mighty roar. I was left with a profound sense that what we had just seen was not about these things. It was not about giving me the Star Wars that I had grown accustomed to. This is fine. Star Wars is not the franchise it once was. It is not helmed by a single man with unlimited power. After seeing The Force Awakens, my view of the great saga had shifted to fit the new message that Disney, not J.J. Abrams or Lawrence Kasdan, was sending me. Star Wars has joined their dark side. From now on, fan service will play a large role in the saga. This was refuted when I saw Rogue One, and again upon hearing the next Star Wars story would be following Han, and the next Obi-Wan. To be fair, I really adored TFA and have watched it numerous times. While it was not a brave film, it was clean. It had so much riding on it. While it will never compare to its several-decades-old predecessors, it will always be an enjoyable ride. But I was left disappointed, feeling that this trilogy was going to feel all too familiar. As it turns out, I was wrong.
By Bjorn Bjornson8 years ago in Futurism
The Last Jedi
So, Joey and I’ve been watching holiday movies we haven’t seen. Sunday night, we saw Bad Santa and Bad Santa 2, which is funny and strangely cute with the play between Billy Bob Thornton’s Willie and Brett Kelly’s The Kid, the latter of which reprised his role as an adult.
By Jason Rhode8 years ago in Futurism
'The Last Jedi': What's The Matter, Luke?
I am not what you would call a person of faith. I believe there's some sort of higher power, and I respect everyone's right to believe in the higher power of the religion they follow, but I am not exactly someone who feels compelled by any one religious tenet. I try to live life as any decent person would, with regard for my fellow humans on the planet, because I think that's what humanity should be about. I also believe that at times, one's faith can get shaken, and shaken hard. During those times, I would imagine it's more than a little difficult to keep strong in one's faith.
By Christina St-Jean8 years ago in Futurism
How 'Star Wars Rebels' Expanded George Lucas's Lightsaber Mythology for the Darksaber
Star Wars creator George Lucas may have sold LucasFilm and the rights to his highly-lucrative sci-fi film franchise to Disney, but his impact is still being felt in Star Wars Rebels. According to executive producer Dave Filoni, the backstory to the mysterious weapon Darksaber - used by Mandalorian and Ghost crew member Sabine Wren in the #Disney #animation series - was created by expanding on the lightsaber mythology set up by Lucas.
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Futurism
