NOTE: For a history and breakdown of the Hero’s Journey concept see my prologue article, The Hero’s Path. This examination of Rey’s Journey will mainly follow Christopher Vogler’s outline of the Hero’s Journey—with several of Campbell’s steps mentioned. It will also follow the chronological plot of the film, rather than a strictly linear outline of […]
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Tales of the Lairians #4- TWL
Our fourth episode features the Tale of Ethan and some of his favorite aspects of the Star Wars universe! The Wampa’s Lair podcast is available on iTunes! Be sure to subscribe, rate and review!
THE HERO’S PATH: Background and Examination of The Hero’s Journey
“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: […]
Rogues, Rebels, Celebration- TWL #191
Karl and Jason discuss the Rogue One sizzle reel, the Rebels Season 3 trailer, and the Ahsoka panel which came out of Celebration Europe this past week! The Wampa’s Lair podcast is available on iTunes! Be sure to subscribe, rate and review!
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.”