Fandoms
Is Rey a Superhero?
For the most part, audiences fell in love with Rey in The Force Awakens. Daisy Ridley brought an irrepressible charm and energy to the role. Over the holidays, people were frustrated by the lack […]
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Adding “The Force Awakens” to the Star Wars Ring
The Force Awakens is clearly soaked in nostalgia, to the point where some critics allege that it’s little more than a copy of the original Star Wars film. I addressed this claim in my last […]
General
Did The Force Awakens Plagiarize Star Wars?
Every four years, Americans are confronted with a basic question during presidential elections: change or more of the same? In the 2016 presidential campaign, the winning mantra definitely seems to be “change” of some sort, […]
Editorials
First Impressions: The Force Awakens – SPOILER FREE
I finally had a chance to see The Force Awakens! This review is intended to minimize the risk of spoilers for readers who have not had a chance to see the film yet. Later next […]
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The Star Wars Menu: “Chewie Chews”
The Star Wars Menu: “Chewie Chews” by Astrid Tuttle Winegar Perhaps when Chewbacca needs some comforting food—such as when he seems on the verge of losing an important game while traveling around the galaxy—he might […]
Fandoms
Book Review: A True Hope: Jedi Perils and the Way of Jesus by Joshua Hayes
Book Review A True Hope: Jedi Perils and the Way of Jesus by Joshua Hays The new Star Wars film is just days away and the excitement is palpable. Star Wars memorabilia is everywhere […]
Editorials
Retrospective Review: The Empire Strikes Back
Retrospective Review: The Empire Strikes Back by Dom Nardi In preparation for The Force Awakens, I’m rewatching all six Star Wars films and sharing my thoughts here. This week, I look at The Empire Strikes […]
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Star Wars Menu: “Ménage à Millennium”
Star Wars Menu: “Ménage à Millennium” by Astrid Tuttle Winegar I’m imagining the Millennium Falcon household consisting of three people for awhile, in a sort of cozy, cooperative alliance. Pair it with the Yoda Pods […]
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The Star Wars Menu Awakens: “Yoda Pods”
“Yoda Pods” by Astrid Tuttle Winegar As promised, here are three recipes I’ve dreamt up to honor the Galaxy which is Far, Far Away. All three together would make a nice meal for three or […]
Editorials
Putting a Ring on Star Wars
In the DVD documentary “The Beginning: Making Episode I,” George Lucas famously described the relationship between the Original Trilogy and the Prequel Trilogy as “like poetry. Every stanza kind of rhymes with the last one.” […]