George Lucas

Two robed figures with swords stand against a black background bisected in half by a golden glow, framed by red symbols. The figure to the right is dressed in light robes, has a blue sword and blond hair; his symbol is round and curved. The figure to the right is dressed in dark robes, has two blade -- red and purple -- and a mask; his symbol is squared and point.

The History of the Star Wars Universe Pre-Skywalker

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

Analyzing the history, lore and cultures of the Star Wars universe prior to the iconic, genre-defining Skywalker saga.…

March 22, 2024

An article on Star Wars has a drawing of two jedi fighting with light sabers and Obi-Wan Kenobi staring in the background.

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Offers a Chance To Again Re-Evaluate the Prequels

Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

Disney should remember what made the original films so successful instead of remaking the same plot over and over.…

June 24, 2022

Disney+ Series ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Will Let Fans Return to Tatooine

Aly Walters, Michigan State University

Arriving May 25, the long-awaited spinoff will finally tell the story of the Jedi master's adventures after Order 66 and before the galaxy finds a new hope.…

March 30, 2022

An illustration of BB-8 and Yoda from "Star Wars." (Illustration by Olivia Luo, The Ohio State University)

‘Star Wars’ Is Actually a Fantasy Series — Not Science Fiction

Elliot Jackson-Ontkush, Skidmore College

The franchise, which has now existed for more than 40 years, has elements of both genres. However, its tone and themes place it more firmly in the more magical of the two.…

June 19, 2021

Image of Tobey Maguire dancing as evil Peter Parker in Spider Man 3, In an article about campy 2000s blockbusters

Campy Blockbusters From the 2000s Are Making a Comeback

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College

After years of watching Marvel and 'Star Wars' churn out the same formulas, bored moviegoers are now turning back to initially panned films like 'Spider-Man 3.'…

September 23, 2020

Luke Skywalker, a Stormtrooper, and the Death Star

Even After the Skywalker Saga, ‘Star Wars’ Promises Engaging New Stories

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

Though the nine-film saga is complete, a whole galaxy of potential new storylines and characters awaits for fans to discover in upcoming projects being developed.…

June 17, 2020

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