“A hero ventures forth from the world of common day into a region of supernatural wonder: fabulous forces are there encountered and a decisive victory is won: the hero comes back from this mysterious adventure with the power to bestow boons on his fellow man.” —Joseph Campbell, The Hero with a Thousand Faces NOTE: […]
Author: Chris Miller
Examining the Rogue One Celebration Reel
NOTE: A very small “spoiler” ahead from the teaser trailer shown exclusively to the Celebration audience. I only remark on it to confirm the identity of a character seen in the reel. Jyn Erso’s Homeworld Here we see the planet where Jyn’s father, Galen Erso, is living. I believe this is likely the first scene […]
Take a 2nd Look – A Shot by Shot Rebels Season 3 Trailer Breakdown
Over the Lucasfilm logo we hear lightsabers ignite, Darth Vader breathing, and Ezra yelling Ahsoka’s name, immediately evoking the end of Season 2 and the mysterious fate of Ahsoka. “Battles leave scars. Some you can’t see.”
Rogue One Teaser Breakdown
“State your name for the record.” “Jyn Erso.” Felicity Jones’s character, Jyn Erso, is escorted in handcuffs through the Yavin 4 base. What could she have done to require the Rebels to “arrest” her? “Forgery of Imperial documents, possession of stolen property, aggravated assault, resisting arrest.” A harsh sounding Rebel General (rank gathered by his […]
Analysis of The Force Awakens — Luke Skywalker: The Resolving of Gray
The premise that Luke has vanished is immediately intriguing. Like most people, I assumed when Episode 7 was first announced that Luke would be a central mentor figure from the beginning, having reestablished some form of Jedi Order. His absence raises many questions: Why is he missing? How long has he been gone? What could […]
Analysis of The Force Awakens — Maz Kanata: A New Kind of Force User
The Visual Dictionary reveals that Maz was a mentor to Han, likely getting him started as a smuggler. It is, of course, ironic that his mentor was a secret Force user. It makes me wonder if she ever tried to tell Han about the Force and he rejected the idea as nonsense, thinking she was […]