The enormous Sith fleet we saw in The Rise of Skywalker was impressive, and not just for its intimidating presence. The fact that it existed at all was a construction miracle. Just how did Palpatine manage to build this fleet at Exegol? His planning was robust, thorough, and supported by devoted followers. The Sith Fleet, …
Todd Wahlstrom
In The Rise of Skywalker, we saw Palpatine Force drain Rey and Ben. It looked like he had taken their Force energy away, and he would be victorious. So, the question is, why didn’t he take that action sooner? The answer comes down to the power of the Force dyad and when he could potentially …
That the acclaimed Rogue One earned more domestically than Rise of Skywalker may not come as a surprise now. However, if we step back to the expectations surrounding their releases, we would think that the third sequel would have outperformed the spinoff movie. The numbers confirm that the opposite is true. The Spin-Off Wins Out …
Luke getting attacked by a Tusken Raider is one of the most memorable scenes in A New Hope. As audience members, we genuinely felt the fear that Luke faced, and for good reason. Mark Hamill was really afraid of that particular Tusken Raider because of the costume choices. Hamill’s True Fear of the Tusken Raider …
The Empire must have been devastated by the loss of its cherished first Death Star. Not only did the Rebels take away their superweapon, but they also left the Imperials with a major financial loss. Given this context, how did the Empire manage to build the second Death Star so quickly? The answer lies in …
Fives and Rex deserve credit for helping Ahsoka stay alive after Order 66. Yet, without the death of one particular Jedi, Ashoka wouldn’t have made it. This was the Jedi killed by Tup when his inhibitor chip malfunctioned. She became a martyr for a higher cause. The Jedi Who Saved Ahsoka We may know Tiplar …
We witnessed the rise of the First Order in the sequels. Yet, given the Empire’s demise, this development is surprising. Not only did the First Order evolve, but it became one of the most dominant forces in the galaxy. How did this transpire? Much of the explanation comes down to leadership. The Rise of the …
A deleted scene from A New Hope had the potential to ruin Star Wars. Or, so we may think. This scene had Red Leader commenting to Luke about how he knew his father. Although we may think this moment would have spoiled the revelation about Vader in The Empire Strikes Back, it actually wouldn’t have. …
We may know something about a Temple Guard who became the Grand Inquisitor. Yet, we may not know the details of his origin story or how Anakin knew not to kill him when he attacked the Temple. This Guard turned Inquisitor had been lured to the dark side, and Palpatine most likely arranged for him …
Admiral Ackbar evolved into a fan-favorite character. That he died in such a nonchalant way drew negative reactions. Both fans and the actor-puppeteer who played Ackbar thought he deserved a better death to provide some tribute to a character who became central to Star Wars lore. The death scene could have added to the drama …