'Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker' Is About How Anyone Can Be A Jedi – And That Anyone Can Be A Sith
The message of The Rise of Skywalker boils down to this: anyone can become a Jedi. But also, anyone can become a villainous Sith.
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Stories By Donna Dickens
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How 'Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker' Made Me Appreciate 'The Last Jedi' (Or, How I Learned To Love Old Man Luke Skywalker)
After watching The Last Jedi after The Rise of Skywalker, one writer has changed her tune about Rian Johnson's middle chapter in the sequel saga.
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'Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker' And Untangling The Mystery Of Rey's Mother
Who, exactly, was Rey's mother? Let's talk about this and other lingering questions from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
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Wayfinders, Cultists, Canonical Returns, And More: 52 Things We Learned About 'The Rise Of Skywalker' From The Visual Dictionary
We dove deep into the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker visual dictionary and came away with 52 points that are worth talking about.
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'Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker' Is A Love Letter To The Larger 'Star Wars' Universe
The Rise of Skywalker lore is one of the main reasons the movie is such a treat for longtime and deeply passionate fans of the series.
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'Star Wars' Has Long Toyed With The Idea Of Ancient Aliens And It's Time For Us To Properly Meet Them
The Star Wars Architects have lingered in the margins of the saga for years and it's time for us to properly meet these ancient aliens.
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Why The 'Star Wars' Franchise Needs To Revisit The Moon Of Jedha
Of all the planets and moons in the Star Wars universe, Rogue One's Jedha remains one of the most fascinating and underexplored.
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'The Last Duel' Is A Fascinating True Story – But Is The Upcoming Film Following The Right Character?
Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Ridley Scott are teaming up to tell the story of two men literally dueling over a woman. But that woman is far more interesting.
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The Case For Sansa Stark, A Once-In-A-Century Ruler With Everything You Need In A Queen
In this edition of Debate of Thrones, we present the case for Sansa Stark, the Lady of Winterfell, and a woman perfectly equipped to rule.
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Did 'Game Of Thrones' Use Arya Stark To Solve One Of The Show's Biggest Mysteries?
The question: is Arya Stark Azor Ahai, the Prince Who Was Promised and a key figure in a major prophecy? The answer: it's complicated.
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First Order Founder Rae Sloane Is The Antihero Future 'Star Wars' Projects Need To Explore
If Lucasfilm was to further explore the creation of the First Order, we'd need more Rae Sloane stories. And yes please to that.
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Why 'Shadow And Bone' Could Be Your Next Big Netflix Obsession
The upcoming Shadow and Bone Netflix series could be your next big fantasty obsession. Here's what you need to know right now.
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It's Time For The Droids Of 'Star Wars' To Get Their Own Spin-Off
With so many characters being explored, the time is right for a Star Wars Droids spin-off that takes a close look at the lives of the Galaxy's robots.
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Intermissions And Booze: How To Save The Theater-Going Experience
Here's how to save movie theaters from low attendance and audience apathy: more booze, better food and intermissions. It's a start.
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'Daredevil,' Netflix, And How To Read Between The Lines Of A Studio Press Release
We take a closer look at the Daredevil cancelation press release, which is publicist 101 for putting a positive spin on bad news.
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The Royal Handmaidens Of Naboo Represent A Fascinating Opportunity For A New 'Star Wars' TV Series
Despite being background players in the prequels, the mere existence of the Royal Handmaidens of Naboo suggest a great TV show opportunity.
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'Castlevania' Season 2 Introduced One Of The Best New Villains Of 2018
Let's talk about Carmilla, the new Castlevania season 2 villain and the new reason to watch this already terrific animated series.
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5 Reasons To Watch 'The Dragon Prince', The Best New Netflix Show No One Is Taking About
The Dragon Prince is currently streaming on Netflix and it's a total joy. Here are five reasons you need to binge this series ASAP.
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Why Cassian Andor Is Primed And Ready For His Own Solo 'Star Wars' TV Show
Lucasfilm has announced a Cassian Andor TV show and this is exactly the kind of Star Wars story we need to see right now.
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The 'Pirates Of The Caribbean' Series Doesn't Need Captain Jack Sparrow Anymore, Especially When It Has Elizabeth Swann
Disney is apparently bringing back Pirates of the Caribbean without its "lead" character. Good. Captain Jack Sparrow pales next to Elizabeth Swann anyway.
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A Brief History Of Pepper Potts' Rescue Armor, Which May Or May Not Be In 'Avengers 4'
It's been suggested that Pepper Potts may suit up in Avengers 4. If so, this Rescue armor history will get you up to speed on what you need to know.
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What Is The Mandalorian's Weapon And What Does It Have In Common With Another Classic 'Star Wars' Rifle?
What is The Mandalorian's weapon? The star of the new Star Wars show carries a rifle that has a lot in common with something you've seen before.
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Norra Wexley Is A Great 'Star Wars' Mom And A Character Who Demands More Stories
Lucasfilm needs to get to work on more Norra Wexley stories – the lead heroine of the Aftermath trilogy is too great to simply ignore.
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It's Time For 'Star Wars' To Bring Back (And Properly Explore) Zam Wesell
With the lore slate still mostly wiped clean, it's time for Lucasfilm to deliver the Zam Wesell stories that the character's brief apperances demand.
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Why The 'Star Wars' Pirate Hondo Ohnaka Deserves The Attention Of Fans And Lucasfilm
In our "A Different Point of View" column, we look at the Star Wars pirate Hondo Ohnaka, and why he deserves the attention of you and Lucasfilm.
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Enfys Nest Is A 'Star Wars' Character With Limitless Potential For Future Stories
Will Lucasfilm ever tell more Efnys Nest stories? It's unclear, but we certainly hope so, as she is both mysterious and fascinating.
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Qi'ra Is A 'Star Wars' Character Who Demands Future Adventures
Will we ever see more Qi'ra stories? The female lead of Solo: A Star Wars Story feels built for future comics, novels, video games, and TV shows.
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