Luke Skywalker is the long-standing hero of Star Wars who made a rather jaded return in the sequel movies. In The Last Jedi, he reclaimed his status as a Jedi leader by giving his life to allow the Resistance to elude Kylo Ren and continue the fight against the First Order. Besides Yoda, Luke may …
Todd Wahlstrom
Order 66 was one of the most traumatic events of the Star Wars saga. The Jedi were decimated while the Empire took hold under Darth Sidious. The few Jedi who remained like Yoda took to hiding and waited for the right time to aid the Rebellion. Yet, what if the central Jedi Master Plo Koon …
To Star Wars fans, Fives is a tragic clone trooper. He tried to reveal the secret plan to destroy the Jedi but was killed while doing so. Fives had a fateful meeting with Palpatine that led to this fate, but it is not certain what was discussed. What did Palpatine tell Fives when they met? …
The Phantom Menace has garnered its share of criticism. After this film’s debut in 1999, many viewers protested against characters like Jar Jar Binks and the heavy reliance on CGI. Yet, these long-standing critiques miss the many valuable contributions this first prequel movie made. Here are 10 reasons why we should see The Phantom Menace …
The Star Wars television show Andor follows on the heels of The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and Obi-Wan Kenobi, but is much different from these series. It is slower-paced and does not have standout characters like Din Djarin, Boba Fett, or Kenobi. It may appear to be a downturn in the success of recent …
Star Wars shields are found in all of the major films and provide much-needed protection to starships, planets, droids, and humans. When we refer to shields in Star Wars, we are mainly talking about deflector shields. There are two main types of deflector shields, and the technology behind them is energy-based and could become a …
Since 1977, the Empire has been a definitive aspect of Star Wars. Thanks to the Andor television show, the Empire continues to captivate audiences in 2022. The First Order sprang from the Empire and starred in the three Star Wars sequel movies. This new and improved Empire 2.0 sought to reclaim the galaxy with a …
The Star Wars universe is filled with technological wonders. From light-speed spaceships to armor-piercing lightsabers, this is a world apart from our own. Or is it? While Star Wars is synonymous with technology, it appears that technology has not advanced much across the films. There is certainly not a lack of technology in Star Wars, …
We do not directly see it, and probably do not think of it right away when we think of Star Wars. But it’s there all the time and is important to the movies and shows we love. Gravity, or, more accurately, artificial gravity, is a central part of Star Wars. How does it work? Starships …
Han Solo is known for being a leader of the Rebellion and a smuggler. After the defeat of the Empire, Han resumed his smuggler role. In Episode VII: The Force Awakens, Han smuggles dangerous beasts called Rathtars. This cargo is the latest in a line of items that Han has transported illegally. What did Han …