Episode XXI: In Which We Discuss How Padmé, Leia, and Rey Evolve Throughout the Star Wars Saga

In this episode, I discuss the character development of Padmé, Leia, and Rey throughout the Star Wars saga. I reflect on Padmé’s strength and leadership in Episode I, her softer side and romantic relationship in Episode II, and my disappointment with her reduced role in Episode III. I admire Leia’s independence and leadership qualities throughout …

Episode XVIII: In Which Planets & Settings In Star Wars Are Pondered

In this episode, I meander and ramble about the amount of planets and settings in each Star Wars movie. Do the amount of planets and settings reflect how good the movie is? After writing out all the planets/ships that the characters spend time on in each movie, I dissect if there is a correlation. None …

Nature vs. Nurture

Let’s discuss something that has never been discussed before in the history of humankind or Star Wars: Nature vs. Nurture. (yes, that was sarcasm) My husband said to me the other day, “I wish I could have known your grandfather. I feel like he is to blame for a lot of your controlling tendencies.” That …

My Love For Star Wars in a Party

When I was 11, I received my first copy of Star Wars Insider from Lucasfilm after writing a letter to George Lucas (I did not get reply from him, alas).  Within the issue, they had a section where they printed letters from fans and readers.  One letter started out as: Dear Insider, I have been …

Haiku Me Friday! Under the Shadow…

This has to be one of my favorite haikus I’ve written in a while. When I wrote this haiku, I thought that Kylo would be rising up as a dark Force user under the shadow of Darth Vader.  But after watching the bonus disc material that came with TFA, I wonder if perhaps the shadow …