Star Wars: Before and After the Special Editions Instructions Regarding the Son of Skywalker When we first saw The Empire Strikes Back in theaters, none of us was expecting Darth Vader to reveal that he was Luke’s father. To be honest, even after the reveal, some of us were clinging to the hope that Vader […]
The Empire Strikes Back
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Greedo Shooting First Makes Sense
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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Jedi Visions: Insights or Opportunities?
Jedi Visions: Mere Insights into the Future or Opportunities to Change Course? In the most recent episode of Star Wars Rebels, “Vision of Hope”, Ezra Bridger has visions of fighting alongside Gall Trayvis, the self-styled “Senator in Exile” who has been the source of information (or misinformation) for the Ghost’s small band of rebels. Despite […]