Located in the Outer Rim, Tatooine is a distant desert world. We may think of the planet as only a home to criminals and outcasts, and not central to the Star Wars universe. However, we can make a strong argument for how Tatooine is at the center of it all. Here are 5 reasons to …
Todd Wahlstrom
As fans, we are aware of the connections between Star Wars and World War II. Yet, we may not know about the history behind the Resistance-Rebel ring. From movies to real life, actual and fictional rings symbolize a stand against tyranny. The Resistance, Rings, and History As fans pointed out in this discussion, Resistance rings …
Many fans have had issues with the sequels. Movie elements, such as the writing, strained plots, and uninteresting characters, are among the criticisms. We may also pinpoint JJ Abrams as the worst choice for director of The Force Awakens and The Rise of Skywalker, which set a tone for the other two films. Here are …
As we watch Rebels, we may have noticed differences from The Clone Wars. The artistic design of the show is distinct, including the look of the lightsabers. In Rebels, the lightsabers are much thinner than what we may be accustomed to. Why is that? The chief reason is the artwork of Ralph McQuarrie, but we …
Lightsabers are composed of plasma and typically weigh just over 2 lbs (1kg), including the hilt. Hence, they are maneuverable weapons that work well in one-on-one duels. Yet, they are actually supposed to feel heavy even though they have low mass. Why do they feel heavy if the blade itself has no mass? That’s what …
We know that Anakin became disillusioned with the Jedi Order. He also put being with Padme above everything else. So, why didn’t he leave the Order then? His duty-first thinking and desire to save Padme are two compelling reasons. We also cannot forget about Palpatine. Duty First Thinking A leading explanation for why Anakin didn’t …
When Andor finished its second season, we had a near-perfect series. Yet, as this article indicates, “some characters got their stories shortened” because of the need to condense the storyline. Perrin Fertha, Mon Mothma’s presumed “deadbeat husband,” is case in point. Based on a cut scene, he may have had more depth and knowledge than …
Maul was one of the few who knew who Sidious really was. If he had disclosed that fact, it may have allowed the Jedi to defeat Palpatine. Yet, Maul kept his silence. Why didn’t he expose Palpatine? He seemed intent on beating Palpatine, but was also afraid of him. Maul Still Wanted to Beat Palpatine …
In the prequels, the Kaminoans focused on cloning the Grand Army of the Republic. That was their pinnacle cloning achievement. Yet, did they clone anyone or anything else? Yes, we have five main items to think about that reflect extended Kaminoan cloning. 1. Themselves Long before they cloned the Grand Army, the Kaminoans cloned themselves. …
Love him or hate him, Jar Jar Binks was a military leader and politician. That he acquired his senatorial political position may be baffling to us. How could a Gungan with no political experience wind up in the Senate? Two main explanations are that he earned it and that it was intentionally part of the …