We know that Vader redeemed himself in Return of the Jedi. Luke had already sensed “the good in him” and foresaw Vader’s redemption. However, another Jedi had this vision before Luke. This one Jedi saw how the Republic and galaxy could be restored before it even happened. The Jedi Who First Saw Vader’s Redemption Sha …
Todd Wahlstrom
In The Empire Strikes Back, Lobot plays the hero. He helps Lando liberate Leia and Chewbacca from the Imperials and escape from Bespin. Yet, what happened to Lobot? For one, he was captured, but then more transpired. Relatedly, we can ask what his capture says about Lando? In the end, Lobot’s fate serves as a …
We know about Mon Mothma rising to be a central leader of the Rebellion. We may also know her as a politician, especially with Andor. Yet, we probably don’t know as much about her rise into politics, her first appearance in Star Wars, and her skill at maneuvering in multiple challenging situations. Here are 10 …
The excitement around Andor has solicited many positive responses. One in particular, though, helps shed light on the importance of Cassian’s character within the span of Rogue One and Andor. Actor Hayden Christensen helps reframe Anakin while providing insight into the contributions of Andor. Hayden Christensen on Andor A couple of years ago, actors Diego …
As the most fearsome character in Star Wars, Darth Vader has long been associated with his intimidating black suit. Ever since A New Hope, Vader’s armor helps distinguish him and strike fear into all that oppose him. Yet, how much would his suit cost? In real life, maybe not as much as you think. In …
Andor has been recognized as one of, if not the, best Star Wars productions. The reasons for these accolades are numerous, and many stem from familiar categories, such as writing, story, and character development. Yet, Andor also offers something beyond those areas that makes it stand out from the rest of the franchise. 1. The …
Last month, TV Line at Disney Upfront interviewed Nathan Fillion and asked him about Andor. As a top TV star, Fillion had strong praise for the series and contributed to the idea that this series has contributed much not only to Rogue One but also to the entire Star Wars universe. With his words, Fillion …
Mace Windu’s loss to Palpatine was a shocking event. As the top Jedi below Yoda, death was a devastating blow. If he had survived, Windu could have aided the next attack on Sidious. Yet, Yoda never looked for Mace Windu or his body. Why was that? The two main reasons were Yoda’s inner turmoil and …
In 1987, Spaceballs, the famed parody of Star Wars, was released. Since then, this movie has been a fan favorite, appreciated by multiple generations, and often referred to as a “cult classic.” The film has many parallels to Star Wars that capture our attention, including the characters, plot, and themes. Yet, Spaceballs also contains many …
In Rogue One, Cassian took on the mission to assassinate Galen Erso but chose not to carry it out. This pivot moment crystalizes the team that will travel to Scarif to steal the Death Star plans. Yet, Cassian had a chance to shoot Director Krennic back on Eadu. Why didn’t he carry that out? Two …