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Who Is Admiral Holdo?
When I first saw the movie The Last Jedi, my curiosity was immediately piqued by vice-admiral Amilyn Holdo. For those who don't know, she was the purple haired lady that takes command after Leia is indisposed and sacrifices herself in order to save the rest of the Resistance. We clearly had never seen this new character in the sequels or prequels and while she does add to the roster of strong female leads we are seeing more often in Star Wars, I couldn't help but wonder where she came from and who she was. And so comes this article. We will now look at the background of Amilyn Holdo and what she represents.
By Abdullah Masood6 years ago in Futurism
The Last Jedi
I have been to three screenings of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the eighth entry into the Star Wars episodic saga and when I went into it the first time, I was feeling the hype that was left at the end of The Force Awakens back in December 2015 and after I left the cinema on the third screening, I had only one thought. What will happen in Episode 9? (THERE WILL BE SPOILERS IN THIS REVIEW.)
By Alex Chettur6 years ago in Futurism
7 Reasons Why You Should Marathon the Star Wars Saga Before Watching Episode VII: The Force Awakens
Fear not, for this post is not riddled with Star Wars 7: The Force Awakens spoilers. This is just some general advice for those of us deemed 'Star Wars virgins' who got lured in by the hype ship and just wanted to check out what all the commotion was about. And NO, this is not a trap.
By Karina Thyra6 years ago in Futurism
Who Is Luke Skywalker?
You've seen the movies. You've read the books. But you've always wondered. Who is Luke Skywalker? Why are all these nerds arguing about him and what does he represent? Well fret not for it is time for a lesson. I am here to explain to you in the most basic (pardon the pun) terms who Luke Skywalker is and what he represents to the Star Wars community. Part 1 will be a recounting of the tale of Mr. Skywalker from the new Disney canon and part 2 will be a recounting of the Skywalker legend from the old, non cannon expanded universe (or EU as we colloquially put it). These are two very distinct and different people so bear with me on this. This article will overlook only the Legends of Luke Skywalker book as it has still not been clarified what's myth and fact in that book. So let us begin with the origins of the humble man who would become a legend of great power...
By Abdullah Masood6 years ago in Futurism
A (Controversial) Explanation for the New 'Star Wars' Trilogy
I'm a huge fan of Star Wars; always have been. I love the escapist nature of the films, the hope, the action, and yes, even the love in the stories, and that will never change. I was not a big fan of the prequels. They have their place, and always will, but they too are important to Star Wars lore and history. I have not read very many of the Star Warsnovelizations, whether they are of the film adaptations or otherwise. That said, I have enjoyed what those have brought to the Star Wars universe as well, as I think the history surrounding the franchise only becomes richer for them.
By Christina St-Jean6 years ago in Futurism
Why the Upcoming 'Kenobi' Might Be More Important and Crucial Than 'the Last Jedi' for the Star Wars Franchise
Star Wars: The Last Jedi hit theaters this past December and, of course, became another huge blockbuster for the franchise. Some may call it divisive to due a metric that is unstable, but for most people, it was one of the greats in 2017. Rian Johnson did an amazing job by killing the old so the new may thrive. Some didn't like it, but it was important for Star Wars as a franchise to grow and give the new characters the spotlight in the never-ending war in a galaxy far, far away.
By Kurt Arthur6 years ago in Futurism
A Jedi Versus a Lord
"Your weapon is your life." These words were burned into me as a young padawan, as I was training to become the great Jedi I am now. My master passed away sometime ago, and I find myself on a barren wasteland of a planet, a dreary, isolated lifeless place, covered with black rocks, as if nothing but volcanoes erupted and spewed their molten rock all over the land, causing a thick black tar to become the very ground I walk on. As I breathe in fresh air from my respirator, I look around, trying to make out a cave, a place I must go, in order to finish my training.
By Evan Filley7 years ago in Futurism
'The Last Jedi' Is Your Father’s Masterpiece. And Yours, Too
Good morning. I remain fascinated by The Last Jedi reviews, pro and con. And so, I figure, it’s my turn. And NOTE: This review will take aim at those who dislike the film to “fit in,” as opposed to those who legitimately have issue with it.
By Joel Eisenberg7 years ago in Futurism
What Was the Point of 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi?'. Top Story - December 2017.
Walking out of the theater into the cold New York night, I found myself repeatedly asking my friends, “Well what was the point?” The Last Jedi was unlike any Star Wars film I had seen before, and for the first time, I wasn’t reminiscing about the space battles, clash of lightsabers, or Chewie’s mighty roar. I was left with a profound sense that what we had just seen was not about these things. It was not about giving me the Star Wars that I had grown accustomed to. This is fine. Star Wars is not the franchise it once was. It is not helmed by a single man with unlimited power. After seeing The Force Awakens, my view of the great saga had shifted to fit the new message that Disney, not J.J. Abrams or Lawrence Kasdan, was sending me. Star Wars has joined their dark side. From now on, fan service will play a large role in the saga. This was refuted when I saw Rogue One, and again upon hearing the next Star Wars story would be following Han, and the next Obi-Wan. To be fair, I really adored TFA and have watched it numerous times. While it was not a brave film, it was clean. It had so much riding on it. While it will never compare to its several-decades-old predecessors, it will always be an enjoyable ride. But I was left disappointed, feeling that this trilogy was going to feel all too familiar. As it turns out, I was wrong.
By Bjorn Bjornson7 years ago in Futurism