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STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER: A Largely Disappointing, Occassionally Moving Finale
STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER: A Largely Disappointing, Occasionally Moving Finale

It’s hard to predict how The Rise of Skywalker will age once the initial shock wears off, but if anything this is a reminder to support independent filmmakers and those willing to challenge the status quo.

STAR WARS EPISODE IX - THE RISE OF SKYWALKER Trailer
STAR WARS EPISODE IX – THE RISE OF SKYWALKER Trailer

Star Wars Episode XI: The Rise of Skywalker is the final chapter in the Star Wars sequels trilogy and will see the return of some old characters.

Where Is Disney Taking The STAR WARS Franchise?

With half of their films on hold and the other half delayed, where is Disney taking Star Wars from here?

SOLO and How STAR WARS Solved its Prequel Problem
SOLO & How STAR WARS Solved Its Prequel Problem

The view on the 1990s Star Wars prequels is synonymous with hubris, failure, and shoddy filmmaking, that is until Disney came into the picture and changed the image completely with its latest additions to the franchise Rogue One and Solo.

SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY: A Solid If Underwhelming Star Wars Entry
SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY: A Solid If Underwhelming Star Wars Entry

Too heavy in its fan service at times, Solo: A Star Wars Story is not a terrible Star Wars entry, with enough fun moments to please.

SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY Trailer
SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY Trailer

Han Solo is one of the most beloved Star Wars characters, so it makes sense Disney decided to explore his backstory in their second Star Wars story.

Is STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI's Fan Backlash A Problem Of Disney's Own Making?
Is STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI’s Fan Backlash A Problem Of Disney’s Own Making?

With unflinching backlash and polarizing reviews between fans and critics, Star Wars: The Last Jedi has found little favor among the masses – but was this the fault of the storyteller or the company behind the film who always plays it safe.

STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI: A Flawed Addition to the Saga
STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI: A Flawed Addition To The Saga

If you are looking for the best film of the saga, Star Wars: The Last Jedi is not the film you are looking for.

STAR WARS EPISODE VIII: THE LAST JEDI Trailer
STAR WARS EPISODE VIII: THE LAST JEDI Trailer

Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi is the latest adventure in the Star Wars saga which has been going strong for 40 years.

STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI Trailer
STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI Trailer

With the first teaser for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, we’re just getting a quick reminder of what fans already love about Star Wars.

ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY: Anything But Rogue
ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY: Anything But Rogue

Despite initial scepticism, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a vividly presented and brilliantly executed standalone Star Wars film.

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ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY Teaser Trailer

We knew things would change once Disney got a hold of Star Wars, and as utterly delightful as The Force Awakens was, it was basically the equivalent of clearing the first hurdle in a long race. After all, Disney operates under the ‘keep doing it until everyone hates it’ business model, and the company has made it abundantly clear that fans will be getting new Star Wars movies until they stop turning a profit. The thing is, that’s never been what Star Wars is.

How to Analyse Movies #6: Story & Genre - Star Wars Force Awakens
STAR WARS, THE HATEFUL EIGHT And Cinematic Comfort Food

Walking out of the theater after my opening night showing of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, I felt like I had received a warm hug for two hours. It was comforting to see a director perfectly capture the classic energy and hope of Star Wars for the first time in thirty years.

Why Rey Is The First Feminist Icon In STAR WARS

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

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STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS: The Force is Strong With This One

The cyclical nature of contemporary pop culture means that for every blockbuster released, a backlash is likely imminent over the course of its opening weekend, no matter how good the reviews. JJ Abrams knows better than anybody about the perils of falling victim to the hype train; despite critical and commercial success, mere weeks after its opening his Star Trek sequel Into Darkness was voted the worst Trek film of all time at a leading Trekkie convention. Taking fanboy rage on the chin, he has decided to follow this minor outrage by taking the directorial reigns of the new instalment of one of the most beloved franchises at all time, as audiences worldwide wait with bated breath to see whether or not he has (to use a common expression) “raped their childhood”.