Analysis of The Force Awakens — Lor San Tekka: A New Link to the Past

Played by legendary actor Max von Sydow, Lor is an intriguing new character who has little screentime, yet the casting of such an iconic and brilliant actor works to immediately convey the importance and gravity of this character. He brings with him a dignity that also gives greater emotional weight to Lor’s death. It feels […]

What Happened to the Millennium Falcon? – SWT #17

Riley and Steve Talk about the frakin’ falcon and the Press Conference fallout on this, the 12th episode of Star Wars Tonight! Star Wars Tonight is now available on iTunes! You can show your support of the Star Wars Tonight podcast by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/starwarsreport On Fridays, we’re recording a bonus 5th episode for our supporters at […]

Is Rey the New Hope of the Sequel Trilogy? International Trailer and TV Spot Breakdown

NOTE: Possible spoilers for segments of The Force Awakens based on speculation and deduction from the trailers and other official sources. Like many of you, I woke up Friday morning to the surprise of a new international trailer for The Force Awakens. Once again, J. J. Abrams threw us off the scent with talk of […]