As Star Wars fans, we are probably familiar with some of the discussions about how Chewbacca did not get a medal in A New Hope. We may think that this was an oversight, but why Chewie did not get one actually has several reasons.  The Story Focused on Human Characters We remember the ceremony scene …

Daisy Ridley is hyped to return to the Star Wars universe, and she’s got one big wish: bring John Boyega back as Finn. And honestly? We’re all here for it. Fans are already buzzing at the possibility of these two reuniting. Let’s face it, Boyega’s Finn had so much untapped potential in the sequels, and …

Ahmed Best, the actor who played the widely criticized character Jar Jar Binks in “Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace,” has come to embrace his unique role in the iconic saga.  Despite facing severe backlash when the film first released, Best now proudly reflects on his contributions to the “Star Wars” universe. Let’s …

Exciting news is buzzing in the world of sci-fi!  Legendary actress Sigourney Weaver might join the cast of “The Mandalorian & Grogu.”  Fans of the popular Star Wars series are thrilled about the possibility of Weaver stepping into the galaxy far, far away. Sigourney Weaver’s Best Roles as Heroes and Villains Sigourney Weaver is no …

I’ve been thinking about Anakin’s two titles—General and Knight—and which one he actually preferred. As a General, he had the loyalty of his troops and the freedom to act. As a Knight, he was bound by Jedi traditions that often frustrated him. If I had to guess, I’d say he loved the respect he got …

When I first learned that R2-D2 wasn’t purely a robot, my mind was blown. Turns out, back in the ’70s, technology wasn’t reliable enough to make R2 fully robotic. Instead, Kenny Baker, an actor, actually got inside the droid to make those iconic moves. I can’t imagine the tight squeeze, but it totally worked! I …

Mace Windu wasn’t just any Jedi. He was one of the highest-ranking members of the Jedi Council, incredibly powerful in the Force, and had significant political connections.  If Mace had survived his encounter with Palpatine, he would have posed a huge threat to the newly-formed Empire.  The Empire would have considered him too dangerous to …

Remember that epic moment when Obi-Wan Kenobi used a Force Jump after Darth Maul kicked him off a ledge in “The Phantom Menace”? As a kid, I was super impressed and a bit jealous because I couldn’t do it in the games!  But why don’t we see more of these jaw-dropping jumps? It turns out …

The thing about the Jedi who perished in the initial wave of attacks is that they had no clue what was happening. There was no time to process the events unfolding around them. They had to immediately go on the defensive against the very brothers they had fought alongside for years. These Jedi died feeling …

I’ve always been fascinated by Count Dooku. He wasn’t your typical Jedi or Sith—he saw the corruption in the Republic and wanted to change it. But Sidious manipulated him, turning those good intentions into something darker. Without that interference, I think Dooku could’ve been one of the greatest leaders the galaxy had ever seen. Count …