Episode V: In Which We Discuss Live Action Vader

First off - apologies for the wonky sound quality…my podcast mic was on the wrong setting. In this episode, I discuss seeing Darth Vader in real live action glory in the 5th episode of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series. I might have an unpopular opinion: Do we want to see this much of Darth Vader? Is …

TLJ: The Remaining Jedi

This is Part II of IV in an ongoing series where I review The Last Jedi.   While we were dealing with the desperate escape of the Resistance, there does not seem to be much optimism with the Rey/Luke storyline, where she tries to convince Luke to return and give the galaxy hope. Luke seems …

Haiku Me Friday! Snoke and the Force

I haven’t talked about Snoke in a while. But his theme music came on today when I pulled up my blog post to write so now is as good a time as any, especially with TLJ in less than a month. ***Please - I am trying to stay as spoiler-free as possible, so do not …

Haiku Me Friday! Can the Force awaken?

The end of ESB is a pivotal moment in Leia’s life. As they arrive at Cloud City, Leia begins to really feel the Force. I think it begins with her ill feelings towards Lando. She doesn’t trust him, and it’s not the normal this-guy-is-kinda-too-forward-and-possibly-sleazy feelings. It’s a sense of something not being right. She tries …

Haiku Me Friday! Who is the better pilot?

Who is a better pilot: Han Solo or Anakin Skywalker? We are supposed to think Anakin Skywalker. We are told by Obi-Wan that he was the “best star-pilot in the galaxy”. We see Anakin’s amazing skill on display not only in the podracing scene in TPM, but also at the end when he destroys the …