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The Prequels Turn Twenty-Five–Star Wars’ Sleeper Hit

Kyle A. McLaughlin, Elizabethtown College

The Phantom Menace turns 25 this year, but how did the public perception of the prequels take a massive about-face in the last decade?…

May 4, 2024

The Islamic Blueprint of Dune

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

How Frank Herbert and his iconic sci-fi “Dune” were influenced by Islam and the cultures of the Middle East.…

April 9, 2024

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

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

Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian in a ship's cockpit in "Solo: A Star Wars Story."

Lando Calrissian Is Getting His Own ‘Star Wars’ Series

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

Donald Glover will soon reprise his role as everyone's favorite smooth-talking smuggler in a new show on Disney+.…

August 19, 2020

The Mandalorian holding the Child, aka Baby Yoda.

‘The Mandalorian’ Season 2 Might Surprise Fans of the Animated ‘Star Wars’ Shows

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

Rumored appearances of characters from 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' and 'Star Wars: Rebels' has fans excited for the upcoming season of the Disney+ show.…

August 12, 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

What ‘Rise of Skywalker’ Says About ‘Star Wars’ and Disney’s Takeover

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

The film encapsulates the wrong turns taken by the series since the House of Mouse took over the franchise.…

February 17, 2020

The Mystique of Adam Driver: A Different Kind of Celebrity and Actor

Meredith Day, Davidson College

The actor evokes old Hollywood nostalgia while representing a stunning model of modern masculinity.…

January 15, 2020

Peter Cushing life mask for Madison Feser's article on CGI

Resurrecting Actors: Has CGI Gone Too Far?

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Forget resting in peace — computer-generated imagery pulls long deceased actors from their graves and pushes them back into the limelight.…

January 4, 2020

illustration by Simon Wang for cover of Brendan Bell's Article on Star Wars being mishandled by Disney

Seven Year Later, Disney Is Still Mishandling the ‘Star Wars’ Franchise

Brendan Bell, Towson University

After spending $4 billion to purchase the iconic media franchise, the giant entertainment conglomerate has little to show for it.…

January 2, 2020

A Broken Saga: Recapping the ‘Star Wars’ Sequel Trilogy

Gabriel Egbert, University of Louisville

Was all of this worth the hype?…

December 31, 2019

The Beginner’s Guide to Reading Comic Books

Gabriel Egbert, University of Louisville

Get ready to dive into star-trotting space operas and meet super-powered web slingers.…

December 30, 2019

image from The Mandalorian tv show on Disney Plus

‘The Mandalorian’ Isn’t Just for Fans of the ‘Star Wars’ Universe

Brendan Bell, Towson University

The new Disney Plus show can stand on its own, even without the connection to the expansive sci-fi franchise.…

December 8, 2019

How ‘The Mandalorian’ Connects to the Star Wars Universe

Nathan Coles, Oakland University

The new Disney+ series will feel familiar to longtime Star Wars fans.…

November 23, 2019

‘Kenobi’ Is Finally Happening, and It’s a TV Series

Marie Christensen, George Fox University

'Star Wars' fans rejoice. It's time to see what happens to the Jedi master between the creation of Darth Vader and the beginning of 'A New Hope.'…

September 25, 2019

A Breakdown of Disney’s Recent ‘Star Wars’ News

Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College

The evil empire of entertainment strikes back after failing to resurrect its troublesome franchise.…

September 6, 2019

‘Thrawn: Treason’ Is The Climax We’ve Been Waiting For

Marie Christensen, George Fox University

The latest Timothy Zahn novel caps off a trilogy about the beloved 'Star Wars' villain.…

August 3, 2019

4 Modern Film Composers Who Are Better Than the Classics

Rocco Romano, University of Iowa

Classical music isn't dead, it's just evolved into something greater.…

August 2, 2019

What We Know About the Potentially Revolutionary ‘Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga’

Noah Carey, University of Pennsylvania

In the newest installment of 'Lego Star Wars,' all nine of the classic films will be represented, brick by entertaining brick.…

June 21, 2019

How ‘Solo 2’ Could Help Disney Learn from their Mistakes

Noah Carey, University of Pennsylvania

Fans are clamoring for the further adventures of the beloved, scruffy-looking nerf herder.…

June 10, 2019

‘Star Wars’ Fans Are a Problem

Caleb Edwards, Michigan State University

It's time for Disney to come up with a solution.…

June 13, 2018

The Harassment of This ‘Star Wars’ Actress Points to Larger Misogyny in Nerd Fandoms

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

Kelly Marie Tran deleted her Instagram because of the rampant, incessant misogyny of 'Star Wars' fans.…

June 7, 2018

The Han Solo Origin Story Has Disappointed Devoted Fans

Melissa Lee, State University of New York at Oswego

The newest “Star Wars” installment proves that the franchise is slowly dying.…

June 3, 2018

‘SOLO: A Star Wars Story’ Leaves Something to Be Desired

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

The latest installment in the ‘Star Wars’ franchise shows Han Solo’s background but doesn’t go well beyond expectations.…

May 29, 2018

5 Summer Blockbusters That Will Have You Rolling in Nostalgia

Katie Lommen, Saint Louis University

Use them as motivation to help you get through finals.…

May 1, 2018

Is ‘Star Wars’ Heading Down Marvel Road?

Kerrianna Wallace, Arcadia University

With spin-off films, new trilogies and more rumored film series on the horizon, 'Star Wars' risks oversaturating audiences.…

March 12, 2018

Here Are the 8 Silliest Changes of the MRA Fan Edit of ‘The Last Jedi’

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

The men’s rights activist claimed to remove ‘Girlz Powah and other silly stuff’ from the original, which resulted in a fragmented half-film with more plot holes and fewer porgs.…

January 24, 2018

‘The Last Jedi’ Shakes Up the Star Wars Universe

Marissa Cortes, Stony Brook University

The newest installation in the franchise, ‘The Last Jedi,’ upends fan expectations with a number of both pleasant and unpleasant surprises, leaving the Star Wars fanbase divided over its success.…

December 29, 2017

The 9 Long-Awaited Movies to Look Out for in 2018

Lauren Lambert, Southeastern Louisiana University

From Marvel’s multitude of films to Disney’s 'A Wrinkle in Time,' astounding movies are planned for release this upcoming year.…

December 22, 2017

Is EA’s Handling of ‘Star Wars Battlefront 2’ the Last Straw for Gamers?

Patrick Murtha, Eastern Connecticut State University

The unanimous rejection of 'Battlefront 2' led to the most vicious revolt in gaming history; how will this PR nightmare impact the future of the industry?…

December 20, 2017

How Astrophysics Student Nick Dulaney Made History

Daniel DeAngelo, University of Tampa

It isn’t every day that a student makes a major scientific discovery.…

September 18, 2017

The Diminishing Returns of the Jedi

Daniel Wilcox, University of Texas at San Antonio

Are there too many “Star Wars” films?…

December 24, 2016

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