BB-8: BB-8 is a great achievement in conveying emotion in a non-humanoid droid. It is hard to match R2, but I believe BB-8 lived up to the challenge. BB is immediately likable with an almost childlike personality. The emotion he shows at Poe’s apparent death; the hesitation to lie for Finn; the thumbs up; the […]
The Force Awakens
Analysis of The Force Awakens — Poe Dameron: Loyal Hero of the Resistance
Though he doesn’t get as much screentime as the other young newcomers, Poe has great impact on the plot of The Force Awakens. He is quickly established as a very skilled and heroic character, someone who is willing to risk his life for the Resistance, yet he is not without humor, even in the menacing […]
Star Wars episode VIII postponed? – CCC Ep. 034
Bruce and Michael are back at it again! This week they give their opinions on Lucasfilm pushing episode VIII back to December of 2017, Adam Driver on SNL, some cool black series figure customizations, and the new figures coming out of Hot Toys. You don’t want to miss this one scoundrels so click below to […]
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 […]
The Force Awakens (and Some Show News) – Rebels Roundtable #27
The Star Wars Report’s Rebels Roundtable takes on The Force Awakens. The Star Wars Report’s Rebels Roundtable returns with a massive episode featuring the panel’s reactions to The Force Awakens. (‘Nuff Said.) Join Johnathan, Berent, Jen, Nathan, and Jerry (a Republic Forces Radio Network reunion!) as they discuss the newest entry in the Star Wars film saga. How did the new characters strike them? […]
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Analysis of The Force Awakens — Prologue: Examining the Opening Crawl
Spoiler Warning for The Force Awakens and tie-in material NOTE: This is Part 1 of a Multi-Part Series Things have changed drastically in the thirty years since the end of The Return of the Jedi. Luke Skywalker is missing, and in his absence a new threat has risen in the form of the First Order, […]