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2022 was the return of the Blockbuster both on the big and small screen. It felt like we were in a deluge of genre TV shows this year with Star Wars, Game of Thrones, and Lord of the Rings all premiering big splashy seasons of television at the same time -- and that was just … Continue reading The Top 10 Movies & TV of 2022
After the divisive response to The Rise of Skywalker, Colin Trevorrow's version of the story, aptly titled Duel of the Fates, represents a great "What if?" scenario for Star Wars fans. Would this version have been better than what was released? After getting a good look concept art and leaked plot points, it seemed very … Continue reading Review: Star Wars: Duel of the Fates
The Skywalker Saga has ended, for better or worse. No one knows when the next Star Wars film will be or what it will entail, so we are left with what we have -- such is the life of a Star Wars fan. For now, the galaxy will live on in series form -- which … Continue reading Rankings: The Star Wars Saga (Episode IX Edition)
When one makes a Best of Decade list, it doesn't do to just have it be a collection of personal favorites -- though that certainly comes into play, especially once you get towards the top. To have a list that feels complete, one must look at longevity. Which films have endured since their initial release? … Continue reading The Top 25 Movies of the 2010’s
Star Wars, for better or worse, has always been a franchise that has swayed to the demands of fans. You want more Star Wars? Here's the story of the Clone Wars and how Anakin became Darth Vader. That's a story you want, right? Well fans rejected George Lucas' prequel trilogy. It didn't feel like the … Continue reading Review: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Star Wars has been a cultural touchstone for over 40 years now. George Lucas, with help from his pal Steven Spielberg, created the modern blockbuster and changed the way Hollywood made movies. For 90's kids like yours truly, the Original Trilogy is all the Star Wars we ever thought we would get - and that … Continue reading Rankings: The Star Wars Saga
Set some 10-13 years before the events of A New Hope, Solo finds our favorite smuggler scraping by as a street-rat before embarking on an adventure that will connect him with a certain Wookie, smooth-talking frenemies, and the fastest ship in the galaxy. The production behind Disney's second spin-off film in this franchise is more … Continue reading Review: Solo: A Star Wars Story
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Powered by rich, character-driven storytelling and pulse-pounding action, Rian Johnson and his team have created a wholly unique and emotionally exhausting Star Wars experience that is filled with jaw-dropping moments that already feel like some of the most iconic in the entire franchise. It is jam-packed with wonderful characters who all get their moments to … Continue reading Review: Star Wars: The Last Jedi
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