In the aftermath of Scarif and the destruction of the indestructible Death Star, the Empire finds itself vulnerable for the first time in twenty years. Its time to get serious about the treat of the Rebellion and destroy what is left of Saw Gerrera’s Partisans. For this task, the Empire forms a new group who […]
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Battlefront II Inferno Squadron and more Celebration – C3 Ep. 068
This week Michael and Nathan continue to discuss some of their experiences at Star Wars Celebration Orlando. Most of the focus of this episode is spent discussing Battlefront II but Michael and Nathan have been known to go off topic from time to time.
Rogue One: A Story about Redemption
[Warning! Spoilers Ahead] “Rogue One” was an incredible, action-packed film that told the story many Star Wars fans had been dying to hear for years: how the Rebel Alliance stole the plans to the Death Star. This film perfectly sets the stage for “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” as we see Captain Antilles’ […]
Sacrifice and Hope in Rogue One – Spoiler Free Review
I was stunned. This is the best way to describe how I felt leaving my “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” screening. But, let me back up a bit. What follows is a spoiler free review of the film that will touch only on known plot points officially released, and my feelings and thoughts about […]
The Journey of the Whills: From Concept to Canon to Rogue One
NOTE: Small spoiler from reports of the recent 28 minute press screening of Rogue One footage. In 1973, when George Lucas first attempted to put down the ideas he had for what became Star Wars, he titled his notes and synopsis the “Journal of the Whills.” The Whills were meant to be unseen chroniclers of […]
McGuffins- TWL #209
We discuss the major McGuffins from each of the Star Wars films, from the Death Star plans in ANH to who’s trying to assassinate Padme in AOTC, we look at all those elements which propel the plot and story of each of the films as we gear up for stealing the Death Star plans in […]