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Dragon on the Valley Pt. 4
The Dalek and the Dragon raced in for the kill, as Yaz let out a smile, she was getting good at this, “ready for this Kla?”
Timothy E JonesPublished 2 years ago in FuturismA Psychological Profile On Obi-Wan Kenobi
Everyone had high expectations for Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+. However, one thing I wasn't expecting was seeing so much of myself in the show. I have struggled with mental illness for years, specifically depression. It's uncanny how well Ewan McGregor captures what I've gone through.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in FuturismThe Inspiration for Our Favorite Star Trek Characters
Photo by Gage Skidmore Captain James T. Kirk Kirk was inspired by C.S. Forester’s Horatio Hornblower. Derived from Admiral Horatio Nelson, the literary character was driven by duty, while his courage and skillful cunning cemented his place in the popular culture. At the same time, the larger than life figure had a sense of the rest of us at his core, and Kirk followed suit. “The introspective captain is continually burdened by fear and self-doubt,” writes Nathan Miranda of Screenrant.com.
Rich MonettiPublished 2 years ago in FuturismDragon on the Valley (Pt 3)
[Captain’s Log Star date 94922.22 Things were quiet on the ship too quiet. We had a wedding ceremony celebrating the union of two of our lovely ladies, Kla and T’Pan who has changed her name to Lois, in honor of the wife of one Lois Lane-Kent, a figure from the late 20th and early 21st centuries who was married to a man some knew as Clark Kent others as Superman, yet others knew him simply as Kal-El.
Timothy E JonesPublished 2 years ago in FuturismWhat We Know So Far About 'Star Wars: Andor'
The upcoming Star Wars series Andor is set to start streaming on August 31, 2022 on Disney+. Here are what we know and maybe a few things that we don't know yet about this much-anticipated series:
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in FuturismHoroscope Reading June 12 - 18
Hello again, my lovely readers! After almost a week straight of rain, the weather has finally cleared up; the sky is blue, the sun is shining, the birds are singing, and all is right with the world. I confess that during over the past few weeks, I myself have been going through some tough stuff, but I'm happy to report that I am on the up&up. Those of you who have been with me for some time now may notice that the name on my profile, up in the left corner there, has changed; after a long period of self-questioning and feeling lost in my identity, I've finally found a name that I think fits me, and I will henceforth be going by Constance.
Why Killing The Entire Rogue One Crew Was Important To The Overall Story
Rogue One is one of the most daring pieces of Star Wars content. The direct prequel to A New Hope differs from the trilogies surrounding it but is one of the best and most essential pieces of content to come out despite its tone and finality. Of course, most fans would have preferred at least one member of the main group to survive, but if they did, it would’ve ruined the overall quality of the narrative.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in FuturismDarth Vader Reunites With An Old Friend From ‘The Phantom Menace’
There's little that can tug at my heartstrings more than Darth Vader facing his past. Since the reveal of the iconic villain's true identity in The Empire Strikes Back, Anakin Skywalker has been a torturously yet brilliantly tragic character throughout his entire story. From The Phantom Menace to Revenge of the Sith and beyond, Anakin shows how the lure of the dark side and a selfish hunger for power can turn a hero with no fear into the most feared monster in the galaxy. What's even more devastating is seeing Vader confront the people he used to see as friends and allies.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in Futurism'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Head Writer Explains The Importance Of Continuity
On Friday, the head writer for Obi-Wan Kenobi sat down with IndieWire to talk about the show at length. Joby Harold had a lot of exciting things to say about the show itself and the process behind making it. One of the most interesting threads throughout the whole interview was the idea that the show was very limited in how characters could interact with one another, and the directions the story could proceed in. The canon and fans were both factors in the writing of the show according to Harold.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in FuturismFive Things Star Wars Could Learn from the MCU
Since it arrived in 1977, Star Wars has grown into a massive global phenomenon. Twelve Star Wars films amassed a box office pull totaling over $10 billion. A growing collection of Star Wars television shows, video & board games, books, comics, and podcasts join the theatrical releases.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in FuturismWhy Ezra Was The Jedi That Anakin Could Not Become
“You were the chosen one! It was said that you would destroy the Sith, not join them! Bring balance to the force... not leave it in darkness!” - Obi-Wan Kenobi (Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith)
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in FuturismHow 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Adds Context To The Sequel Trilogy
Star Wars is a multimedia interconnected universe. Sometimes certain stories can have an impact on other stories in the franchise in both direct and subtle ways. With every new tale, we add a bit more to the wider tapestry of the galaxy far, far away. The new Obi-Wan Kenobi series is already doing its part in adding depth to the overall Star Wars lore in many ways. Despite being a sequel to Revenge of the Sith, Obi-Wan Kenobi is expanding on the entire Skywalker Saga, especially by adding context to the sequel trilogy itself.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in Futurism