By Bruce Gibson A big controversy within Star Wars fandom is how the Special Edition changed the anti-hero portrayal of Han Solo. Before George Lucas made his 1997 alterations, Han shot Greedo before the Rodian even pulled the trigger. In the Special Edition, Greedo shoots Han first, which actually improves Greedo’s characterization as a more […]
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“Sorry”: The Wedge Antilles Problem
by: Joseph Tavano Wedge Antilles is a beloved ancillary character in the Star Wars universe. He appears in all three movies in the original trilogy and in numerous Legends works. He is honored in cosplay, fandom, and pop culture. Everyone loves Wedge. I love Wedge, too! He’s the everyman of Star Wars. The rebel soldier […]
Before & After the Special Editions: Han and Greedo (Part 2)
Before & After the Special Editions: Han and Greedo (Part 2) Stuart Tullis Last week, I proposed that the exchanged blaster shots between Han and Greedo as seen in the Special Edition essentially changed the lovable smuggler from a “man trying to make his way in the universe” to a relatively shallow character who was […]
Before & After the Special Editions: Han and Greedo (Part 1)
Before & After the Special Editions: Han and Greedo (Part 1) Stuart Tullis Change is a part of life. It’s a part of growing up. Seasons change. Feelings change. Even friends change as we move from school to school, job to job, town to town, or even simply through the natural progression of events. But […]
Star Wars Scrapbook: Star Wars Kid
Greetings Bothans! What follows is a post about the Star Wars memories of a long time fan, Stuart Tullis. Reminisce about battles set in a galaxy far, far away, at a time that we have long passed, with characters, creatures, and stories we shall always love. Many of you will know Stuart, a fan of RebelForce Radio, […]