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Opinion: 'Star Wars' Fans Shouldn't Ignore Constructive Criticism
As Star Wars fans, we love to enjoy Star Wars. We love to watch, analyze and speculate about it. Star Wars is basically the only thing that's kept me sane throughout this great disaster of a year. But just because something brings us joy doesn't mean it's above critique. Though sadly, many Star Wars fans seemingly prefer to ignore constructive criticism when aspects of the franchise are notably flawed.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in FuturismTop 10 'Star Wars' Characters We Want To See In Live-Action
Star Wars has a library of characters that are lying in wait to be used in live action. It goes without saying that fans would jump at the chance to see many of them appear in a future film or television series.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in Futurism‘Star Wars The High Republic: Tempest Runner’ Audio Drama To Get Print Release
Chaos and despair spread across the galaxy in the wake of the Nihil storm. Tempest Runner Lourda Dee leads the way as she stays one step ahead of the Jedi Order. Outrunning the Jedi is not an easy task though. After her crew is defeated, Lourna hides in plain sight by disguising herself as just another Nihil raider. However, treating Lourna as just another prisoner was the Jedi's first mistake, as she is forced to repair the very ship her crew damaged.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in FuturismAdam Driver Reveals What He Got To Keep From His Time In ‘Star Wars’
Adam Driver is considered one of the most talented actors in the business today. Before his role as Kylo Ren/Ben Solo in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, Driver was mainly known for his role as Adam Sackler in the comedy-drama series Girls. Driver is also known for his character acting, virtually becoming his character in such films as Inside Llewyn Davis and Marriage Story, in which he co-starred with Scarlett Johansson. In addition, Driver is known to hold on to a few keepsakes after working on a set.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in FuturismDid You Know R2-D2 Once Beat Vader In A Lightsaber Duel?
Lucasfilm released an anthology series on Disney+ this summer. Star Wars Visions was created by famous Japanese animation studios in the anime style and with stories that were rather “out-there” and not part of current cannon. While Visions was Lucasfilm’s first foray into anime, it was far from being the first time, that Star Wars stories were told in this art style. Between 1998 and 1999, adaptations of all three films of the original trilogy were released as multi-issue manga, followed by a two-issue adaptation of The Phantom Menace. Then, in 2009, two manga issues detailing some of the early The Clone Wars stories were published in Japan.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in Futurism‘Star Wars’ And How It Uses Serialized Storytelling
At its conception, Star Wars was based on the serialized stories of Buck Rogers and Flash Gordan with a mix of Dune put in. Hence why eventually George Lucas would change the title of original 1977 Star Wars to Episode IV: A New Hope. By doing this he gave the sense that this story was not just going to be one movie, or even two, but a series of various films all telling one singular story. A single film does not necessarily need to finish or wrap up the entire story. It can seed something and play with it at a later date. While serialized storytelling has been part of the Star Wars DNA, has it been utilized to its natural extent?
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in FuturismRanking 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.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in Futurism'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.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in FuturismThe 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.
Culture SlatePublished 2 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?
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in FuturismWas 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.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in FuturismLucasfilm 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.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in Futurism