Tag: star wars
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Ahsoka – A Few Thoughts
In my opinion, Ahsoka Tano is the most well-rounded and complete character in the Star Wars canon. Since first appearing in 2008 as a virtual child, she was Anakin Skywalker’s padawan during The Clone Wars. Since his fall, she has grown into a complex and dynamic character who has undergone ample growth and change over…
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Star Wars | The High Republic: The Fallen Star by Claudia Gray – A Book Review
This is the third novel I’ve read in The High Republic Star Wars series. The High Republic is set about 200 years before Star Wars: A New Hope. It may be important to note that these novels are just a small facet of the overall The High Republic campaign. There are also comic books, YA…
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Star Wars – The High Republic: The Rising Storm – A Book Review
In this second novel of the The High Republic series, author Cavan Scott continues the story initiated in The Light Of the Jedi. Set roughly 200 years before The Phantom Menace, Marchion Ro and his Nihil minions still plot against the Republic. They will do anything to disrupt peace, including a brutal attack against civilians…
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Star Wars: Light of the Jedi (The High Republic) – A Book Review
I must admit that I wasn’t that excited to hear about “The High Republic” campaign. This new Star Wars onslaught is set 200 years before the prequels and explores the Star Wars galaxy at a time when the Jedi were at their most powerful and the Republic was at its most efficient. I call it…
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The Mandalorian – A Few Thoughts
This is probably my favorite show of all time, so there is no excuse for just now writing about it months after it debuted. By the way, yes, I’m a Star Wars fanatic. And, no, I’m not capable of being objective when it comes to Star Wars. However, even with that being said, this is…
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The Ride Of a Lifetime by Robert Iger – A Book Review
No one is more surprised that I’ve become a Disney acolyte than, well, me. The serious devotion began after visiting Walt Disney World. Since then, I’ve paid close attention to Disney’s dealings–both past and present. The acquisition of Pixar, securing Marvel, getting hold of the Star Wars intellectual properties, taking Fox, introducing Disney+ … these…
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Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker – A Movie Review
I loved The Rise of Skywalker because it pandered to my every desire. I realize that this is something of a backhanded compliment, yet I don’t care. Did it have problems? Absolutely. Did those problems impede my enjoyment of the film? Not at all. The Rise of Skywalker left me emotionally fulfilled–perhaps even giddy. It…
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Star Wars: Master & Apprentice by Claudia Gray – A Book Review
Star Wars: Master & Apprentice is a new book written by Claudia Gray. It features Qui-Gon Jinn and his relatively recently appointed Padawan, Obi-Wan Kenobi. As you’ve probably guessed, it takes place before Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. I looked forward to reading this book for two reasons. The first is that Qui-Gon Jinn is…
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Doctor Aphra: Remastered (Volume 3) – A Book Review
I still maintain that Doctor Aphra is one of the greatest additions to the Star Wars mythology in recent years, but this volume confirms my fear about the character–she cannot solely carry her own title. This installment tries to spice things up a bit by making Doctor Aphra beholden to Triple-Zero, the murderous entity in…
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Be a Star At Hollywood Studios: Family 2018 Disney World Vacation (Part 4)
We started our Walt Disney World vacation at my favorite park — Hollywood Studios. If you know me, it’s probably not hard to guess why I love this park so much. Two words: Star. Wars. Before we go there, though, I’d like to give you an overview of Hollywood Studios in terms of shows, rides,…
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