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Ranking The Worst ‘Star Wars’ Romances
Irvin Kershner once said that a kiss in Star Wars is the equivalent of a sex scene in other movies. It is true that the saga is not necessarily best known for its big romances. It took Han and Leia one and a half movies before they finally admitted that they were in love, and the relationship between the princess and the scoundrel is arguably the best and most convincing romance of the whole saga.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Tom Holland Responds To Rumors About His Spider-Man Future
Tom Holland is known for not be able to keep secrets when it comes to Spider-Man or really any kind of Marvel Cinematic Universe film. In fact, it is well known that for Avengers: Endgame, they had to really be careful with what they told Tom about the film because they were worried he might spoil it, as he has been known to do with other movies in the past.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Geeks
'Star Wars' Comic Shows That This Surviving Jedi Could Have Defeated Vader
It has long been believed that Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Sith, was practically invincible and that he (and the Inquisitors) easily hunted down and killed most of the survivors of the Jedi Order as the Republic was transformed into the Galactic Empire. But what if I told you that there was at least one Jedi survivor who posed such a huge challenge to Vader that he actually initially lost to him? As it so happens, there was one Jedi capable of this and this story was featured in the comic, Darth Vader (2017) #3 and #4 (by Charles Soule, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Cam Smith, David Curiel, and VC's Joe Caramagna). Seeking a new lightsaber crystal, to replace the one he lost on Mustafar during his fateful duel with Obi-Wan (or asked Obi-Wan to give to Luke when he was of age, depending on your point of view), Vader sought out Jedi Master Kirak Infil’a, who was living on the moon of Al'doleem, with the intention of killing him and taking his lightsaber crystal.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
The Surprising Character Who Once Saved Darth Vader And Lost Their Life For It
Have you ever wondered what happened to Padmé’s handmaidens and look-a-likes after she died? Did they take Padmé’s place on the council to try to make the citizens of Naboo feel safer? Did they start their own Padmé rebellion or musical group? Did one of them meet up with Darth Vader, return to Naboo, and play a part in his redemption? As much as I wish it was the musical group, it is actually the latter. Greg Pak's Star Wars: Darth Vader - Dark Heart of the Sith is a canon comic series that follows Vader and Padmé’s former handmaiden Sabé on a trip down memory lane that actually plays a bigger part in Vader’s redemption than you might think.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
‘Star Wars’ Movies vs TV: Which Is Better?
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... I was going to start by being clever and saying it wasn't long ago. However, Star Wars first burst onto cinema screens in 1977, 45 years ago, so I guess it really was! Everything kicked off with that one movie. I have been a Star Wars fan since I first saw A New Hope in 1978 when it had its mainstream release in the UK (well, it was just Star Wars back then) and have been swimming in movies and TV content ever since. It's not necessarily all been a good thing, though. So which is better, the movies or TV content?
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Was General Grievous Really A Coward Or A Tactical Genius?
There are many things that General Grievous is known for in the Star Wars universe. From his distinguishable cough to being a part of arguably the most iconic greeting with Obi-Wan Kenobi, fans have come to know and love the saber swinging cyborg. However, another thing associated with the Separatist general is his constant fleeing from the battlefield. Even in his first live action appearance in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith we see General Grievous fleeing within the first twenty minutes of the film. On the flip side, there is a higher possibility that his constant fleeing is not out of cowardice, but smart tactical moves.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Lucasfilm Releases Official Episode Count For ‘Book Of Boba Fett’
Lucasfilm released the first official teaser trailer for The Books of Boba Fett about five weeks ago. Clocking in at a mere 1:48, it was enough to spark online fan theories and speculation. Is Fett a crime lord now, forming a crime syndicate with Fennec Shand? Fans even translated the Aurebesh on the back of his new throne. Apparently, it says his name. And what’s with Fett claiming he is not a bounty hunter? Hopefully, these questions will get answered in the episodes allotted.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Ranking The Best 'Star Wars' Romances
When George Lucas wrote his space opera in three acts Star Wars in 1977, he knew there would be romance involved. From the prequel trilogy through the sequel trilogy, including Legends, here is a list of my favorite Star Wars romances.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Did Vader Feed His Power From His Fallen Enemies
Darth Vader is considered the most powerful Sith in the Galaxy. But how did Vader get so powerful? As the saga goes, all Sith Lords have special powers from the dark side of the Force. If you remember, in Episode III, Palpatine (Darth Sidious) tells Anakin stories of the Sith Lords’ powers they received from the dark side. Darth Vader became so powerful because he was sent to the Jedi Temple to destroy all Jedi and younglings living there. Darth Vader’s task and journey to the Jedi Temple occurred just shortly after Palpatine initiated Order 66. For Vader, accomplishing this heinous task only pushed him more into the dark side, giving him more power. The massacre of the Jedi brought Darth Vader power in many forms.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
This Forgotten Sith From Legends Rivalled Palpatine's Power
In Legends, the deaths of Darth Vader and of Emperor Palpatine effectively ended the line of the Sith, as it had been established by Sith Lord Darth Bane and his "Rule of Two". However, lurking in the shadows was a new and emergent Sith Lord (or Mistress) waiting through the galactic events that followed the end of the Empire to finally make her own mark on the galaxy, in some ways rivaling the powers of her master, Emperor Palpatine. Meet Shira Brie (aka Lady Lumiya).
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Top 5 'Star Wars' Parodies That You Must Watch Now!
Star Wars fans can be rabid sometimes. We do not have to go far back into the history of the series to see examples of how we as fans can act. And yet Star Wars has lent itself to numerous spoofs and parodies over the years where they just slip under the radar for most fans or are brushed off as an adorable musing from some faraway place. Even doing my own deep dive into the world of Star Wars parody, I came across a couple things I have never seen or heard of before.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
'Kenobi' Stars Get Emotional On Set Of 'Star Wars' Series
Everyone who is a Star Wars fan is excited about the upcoming streaming series Obi-Wan Kenobi, which will premiere on Disney+ in 2022. Seeing the duo of Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen again onscreen will be exciting, with Kathleen Kennedy even recently saying that the two actors were emotional in their on-set reunion.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism