Random fandom about Star Wars and other pop culture.
The other day a co-worker asked me the question, “what do you like the most about Star Wars?” He was probably expecting me to say the lightsabers, or Yoda, or the Force. Instead I said, “I like that it always challenges you to be the best version of yourself.” It …
Sing in me Muse, and through me tell the story, of those two radical bros who straight up tore a new one in those Trojan dickheads, and how the might of their friendship inspired bros all over the world to be even half as cool as them. I tell, …
I know it’s not really good form to give the reader too much of a clue about what’s coming or not coming, but I feel I have to start off by saying this blurb isn’t just another piece about that much-debated question of who actually shot first in that …
“Gathered together from the cosmic reaches of the universe! Here in this great Hall of Justice, are the most powerful forces of good ever assembled! Dedicated to truth, justice and peace for all mankind!” So begins the opening sequence to the animated television show from the 70s and 80s …
In Star Wars, people talk in what is known as Galactic Basic Standard, which sounds to us Earthlings like English. But are the people in Star Wars really speaking English, or is the viewer/reader simply getting a translation? I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, no one cares, Phil. Go away. But …
In my previous article I discussed how the vision George Lucas had of the force, and more specifically the Jedi order, was based in large part on Buddhist tradition. This time around we will be exploring the concept of suffering and its application in Star Wars, specifically with regard to …
Hello and welcome to my column! Over the course of this series I will be discussing the effect that Eastern religion had on Star Wars, and more specifically on the Jedi. George Lucas may have based his work in part on adventure serials such as Flash Gordon, but there is no doubt …
WARNING: MAJOR The Clone Wars SPOILERS The new episodes of The Clone Wars are a breath of fresh air. Bloody, destructive, fresh air. Based on the time in which the show airs, season 5 seems to have been geared towards an understandably younger audience, but now I believe that was just buttering us up …
Return of the Jedi has the reputation of being the weakest installment of the Original Trilogy, but it’s one of my favorite episodes of the film Saga, in large part because of a single perfect moment that plays out like this: Luke drives Vader to his knees, severs his arm… …
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