Luke Skywalker and Blind Faith
If you watched the original Star Wars: A New Hope, then you remember this well… that defining moment when Obi-Wan instructed Luke to let go of what he thought he […]
The Trial of Obi-Wan Kenobi
In the first six Star Wars movies, Obi-Wan Kenobi was presented as a consistent beacon of light for our heroes (sometimes literally)… but in the period of time between episodes […]
Anakin’s Unhealthy Need for “More”
While there were many contributing factors that led to the downfall of Anakin Skywalker, one of the largest is how he took the special gifts he was given for granted. […]
A Collection of “Scoundrels”
One of the reasons I believe the original Star Wars has stood the test of time is because the original “rebels” we fell in love with weren’t the traditional “hero […]
Bo-Katan, the Death Watch, and “The Way”
Many of the most memorable characters in the Star Wars franchise started with a problematic background painted in shades of gray… such as Bo-Katan Kryze, a Mandalorian warrior who errantly […]
Andor and a “Sunrise We Will Never See”
The events of the “Andor” series and the Star Wars: Rogue One movie finally revealed the amount of sacrifice involved in acquiring the Death Star plans, setting in motion the […]
Obi-Wan’s “Losing Battle” and a New Hope
With the releases of the prequel movies as well as a prequel streaming series, we’ve learned that Obi-Wan Kenobi defeated Darth Vader at least twice in a direct lightsaber battle… […]
The Death Star and the Weapons Formed Against Us
The Death Star is one of the deadliest projects in the entire sci-fi universe, designed to both intimidate and destroy all who dared to defy the evil Empire. But in […]
Ahsoka’s Painful Journey
The character of Ahsoka didn’t exactly receive the warmest of welcomes when she first joined the franchise in the Clone Wars animated movie from either her fictional mentor or the […]
“Dude, Where’s My Games?”: Facing the “Fear Factor”
As gaming has slowly but surely pivoted towards a predominantly digital future, the conveniences this has generated have typically outweighed the concerns… sure, a physical disc provides a level of […]
Finding God in Video Games 