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Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Review (Season 1)
Under Disney’s stewardship, Star Wars has faltered on the big screen, but has found greater success on the small-screen format in recent years. Following on from The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi has been highly anticipated for years. It’s a shame then that this tale will leave you wanting.
By Robert Cain4 years ago in Futurism
The Original Trilogy-Sized Elephant In The Room With Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Shows
The finale of the Obi-Wan Kenobi show on Disney+ may have had some nostalgic and emotional moments, but Disney's battle to avoid continuity errors has taken a toll once again, particularly with the dedicated fans of the Original Trilogy. (Spoilers for Obi-Wan Kenobi ahead).
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
'Weird Al' Yankovic Returns To Star Wars In New LEGO Special
To quote The Simpsons, “He who is tired of Weird Al is tired of life.” From “Another One Rides the Bus” to “White & Nerdy,” Alfred “Weird Al” Yankovic has been a master of song parody. His iconic singing voice and skills with the accordion have made him a staple of silly songwriting whose satires of popular songs occasionally outweigh the popularity of the songs they were based on. As such, Weird Al has made sure to poke fun at some of the biggest names in music as well as some of the most popular franchises in all of pop culture.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
10 Times Darth Vader Proved He Should Be Feared
The man knows how to make an entrance. There are many fantastic things to come out of the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series. Ewan McGregor back on our screens, live-action Inquisitors, eopies… One thing that the Star Wars fandom can agree on is that Obi-Wan Kenobi has brought back into the cultural zeitgeist how that seven-foot, black-durasteel-clad, rasping terminator is terrifying, and rightly so. Here are ten examples where Darth Vader showed that maybe sometimes it is better to be feared than loved.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Were Darth Vader And Kylo Ren Actually Redeemed?
The story of Star Wars always has been about the eternal struggle of good vs. evil, heroes vs. villains. However, as the storylines of Star Wars have expanded throughout the years, so have the moral dimensions of various characters. Several characters introduced in the movies and series started out as villains, but later changed sides, or at least became occasional allies to the heroes or were less “black and white” in terms of their morality. I will primarily focus on the major villains-turned-heroes of the Skywalker Saga, specifically Darth Vader and Kylo Ren, and whether they deserve to be considered redeemed.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Who Could Have Trained Anakin If Obi-Wan Died Before ‘Attack Of The Clones’?
We all know of the tragic story that befell Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi. In fact, we are getting more information about the aftermath of that story with the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series that’s streaming now. As we journey through that aftermath, it’s easy to speculate what might have happened if Obi-Wan met a grim death BEFORE Attack of the Clones. Would Anakin have fallen faster? Would he have not fallen at all? We’re going to dissect who could have handled the ambition that is Anakin Skywalker and who wouldn’t have fit well with him.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
10 Times Darth Vader Proved He Should Be Feared
The man knows how to make an entrance. There are many fantastic things to come out of the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series. Ewan McGregor back on our screens, live-action Inquisitors, eopies… One thing that the Star Wars fandom can agree on is that Obi-Wan Kenobi has brought back into the cultural zeitgeist how that seven-foot, black-durasteel-clad, rasping terminator is terrifying, and rightly so. Here are ten examples where Darth Vader showed that maybe sometimes it is better to be feared than loved.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Episode 5 Reminds us of the Weight of Personal Trauma
The message of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series has always been clear; you can try and run from your trauma, but it will catch up to you. At the series's opening, we find Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi broken and dejected. His entire world and everyone in has been wiped out by the mighty Empire and he can’t help but wonder if it’s all his fault. Having learned that his former padawan, Anakin Skywalker, is not only alive but has become the fearsome Darth Vader has left Kenobi shaken. Was it his failings as a teacher that caused this? What will become of the children Vader doesn’t know to exist? In a recent interview with GQ, actor Ewan McGregor says that Kenobi is “...carrying a lot of grief. He’s carrying a lot of pain. He’s tormented by this guilt about losing Anakin [to ‘the dark side’] and not being able to stop that from happening. So that’s where he is.”
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Top 10 Anakin Skywalker Moments
Anakin Skywalker is one of the most consequential characters in the Star War universe. He was a true savant of the Force. His life fulfilled prophecy, his actions helped create an empire and reshape the galaxy, and his pain fueled a legendary rage that would become synonymous with his later identity: Darth Vader.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
New 'Star Wars' Book That Slipped Under Everyone's Radar
If it has been said once or a million times, Star Wars is a massive universe with infinite potential for stories. The sheer size and depth of the universe make it the perfect place for anthology stories. That is something that Lucasfilm seems to have realized in recent years. With shows like Star Wars Visions and the recently announced Tales of the Jedi and Young Jedi Adventures, Lucasfilm has finally seen the potential of stand-alone stories that happen throughout the galaxy far, far away. But, of course, television isn’t the only place getting great anthology stories. Star Wars: Stories of Jedi and Sith is a new novel that may have flown under several fans’ radars, but it is an absolutely fantastic anthology that is worth checking out.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Why It Was A Mistake To Kill The Entire Rogue One Crew
There were only two possible reactions to the end of Rogue One where they killed off the entire primary cast of the movie. People either loved it or hated it. I fall into the hated it camp and I want to explain why I think you should join me here.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
