I was rewatching The Clone Wars recently, and a question popped into my head: why don’t the Jedi just use the Force to stop General Grievous? I mean, he’s not Force-sensitive, couldn’t they just pin him down with their powers and call it a day? Why even bother with the lightsaber duels? It’s one of …

In Revenge of the Sith, there’s a subtle but brilliant moment that often goes unnoticed, yet it speaks volumes about Anakin’s internal struggle and eventual fall to the dark side. The two scenes below are the key turning points in Anakin’s story arc—the moment he realizes that the Jedi and the Sith, in his eyes, …

Ki-Adi-Mundi is one of the Jedi Masters, and traditionally, we associate this rank with wisdom and strength.  However, what if I told you that Ki-Adi-Mundi played a significant role in the downfall of the Jedi Order?  It may sound surprising, but I’ll walk you through the reasons and moments where his decisions contributed to their …

When we talk about the Jedi, we all understand their training methods and combat perspectives.  One of the coolest aspects of Jedi training is deflecting blaster bolts, a practice even younglings start with during their first lightsaber training.  This practice helps them understand the Force and get used to wielding a lightsaber. However, in one …

We all know Anakin built C-3PO as a kid, and by the time of Attack of the Clones, he was working for the Lars family on Tatooine. But here’s what I don’t get—why didn’t Owen Lars recognize him when he bought C-3PO from the Jawas in A New Hope? I mean, this droid literally lived …

One of the most unforgettable moments in The Empire Strikes Back is Darth Vader ordering Han Solo to be frozen in carbonite. Right before it happens, Chewbacca—carrying a disassembled C-3PO on his back—fights back, unwilling to let his friend be taken. In that moment, Boba Fett reacts fast, raising his blaster, ready to shoot. But …

I decided to rewatch Season 1 of The Clone Wars, and everything was going fine—until I got to Episode 9, “Cloak of Darkness.” That’s when I noticed a small detail that had me questioning everything. Why did Obi-Wan warn General Grievous about the self-destruct sequence on his ship, The Negotiator? I mean, if I were …

Star Wars: The Acolyte” offered fans a fresh perspective on the Star Wars saga.  The series introduced a whole new set of characters, focusing on the Jedi who strive to protect the galaxy using the light side of the Force.  Additionally, it brought to light a new dark side Force user, Qimir. The show promised …

C-3PO is one of the most memorable characters in Star Wars. His interrupting comments and humor help break up the drama and relay the story. He has a distinguishing look too, including gold plating and an apparent crop top midsection. Does C-3PO wear a crop top? It seems that he does but for different reasons. …

From watching the prequel movies, we know the backstory of Anakin Skywalker and how that name was passed on to Luke. Yet, keeping that name doesn’t make sense, given that Luke was hiding from Darth Vader. Why is Luke’s last name Skywalker and not Lars after his uncle? We have real-world and in-universe explanations.  Luke’s …