Page Turners They Were Not

For a franchise that is mostly family-friendly, the Star Wars saga contains quite a few creepy, disturbing, and otherwise freaky scenes and moments. Join with me as I ring in the Halloween season with A Certain Point of View's own Jill Mansolino. Join with us as we discuss the horror-esque moments of that galaxy far, far away...

Star Wars Visions, the new anime anthology series, was released last Wednesday to much fanfare (and fan acclaim, it seems). Today I will give you my thoughts on each episode in this very unique adventure. Join with me as we celebrate one of the most unique entries in the entire Star Wars saga.

The alarming trend of "gatekeeping" has plagued many a fandom in recent years. To combat this troubling issue, allow me to explain why I believe that anyone loves or likes Star Wars in any way has the right to be considered a fan. Join me!

The final installment of George Lucas' Star Wars Trilogy introduced a few new and interesting weapons to the mix, not the least of which being Luke Skywalker's green lightsaber. Join with me as we celebrate these additions to the saga of that galaxy far, far away...

1980's The Empire Strikes Back was surprisingly met with mixed reviews when it was released. Many of the critics who were not enthusiastic about the film felt that the darker tone did not work with the light tone of A New Hope. Join with me as we discuss how The Empire Strikes Back changed the game, not only for Star Wars, but for film in general.

As much as I like to dive into the deeper lore and deeper themes of that galaxy far, far away, sometimes I have to remind myself that Star Wars is just fun. At the end of the day, Star Wars is an adventure and high-powered thrill ride that sucks us in and completely envelops us. Join with me as we discuss the fun at the heart of George Lucas' fascinating galaxy.

Today we continue our catalogue of the weapons of the Star Wars Saga with the weapons introduced in the second installment of George Lucas' Original Trilogy. While there aren't a lot of new weapons introduced in this film, those that are introduced are very interesting. Join with me...

On this inaugural episode of Only What You Take With You, my new Tuesday show, let's discuss how Yoda's words of wisdom to Luke Skywalker before he entered Dagobah's dark side cave can apply to us in real life. Specifically, the reactions of some fans to The Rise of Skywalker are, in my opinion, the result of taking negative baggage into the theater. Join me as I further explain.

Although the general Star Wars discourse has shifted to loving the Prequel Trilogy, there are those who still loathe them to this day. While despising them is certainly their right, it is no longer the way I wish to view them. Though I have many major issues with this trilogy, I would much rather celebrate what I love about them instead of what I hate, or rather strongly dislike. Join with me as I...

Today on A Thousand Generations, let us discuss the nature of directors' cuts in cinema. With the recent release of Zack Snyder's Justice League, there has been a lot of online discussion in regards to this topic. My opinion: Give me the director's cut! In fact, give me all the cuts! Whether it's from the studio or the director, as long as all the cuts are available, I'm happy! Let's see where Sta...

Today we're going to begin a new journey in our catalogue of the Star Wars galaxy. Starting today, Page Turners They Were Not will be discussing the weapons (both melee and ranged) of the Star Wars films. Join with me as I list the weapons as well as explain I would like to own those weapons or not. Join me; it is your destiny!

With The Rise of Skywalker in the rear view mirror, let's take some time to examine the Star Wars media that has come out since. The Clone Wars season 7, The Mandalorian, and The Bad Batch are all examples of the wonderful storytelling we have gotten in the year and a half since the release of the "final" chapter in the Skywalker Saga. Let us examine and celebrate what we have gotten, and what we...

In this finale of an incredible season of Star Wars content, the Bad Batch must escape the destruction of the cloning facilities on Kamino before they drown in the depths of the sea. Though this is a small-scale episode in terms of scope, the character development present in this story is huge. Join with me as we explore!

On this episode of A Thousand Generations, we discuss the news that The Bad Batch will have a second season, as well as discuss some casting rumors regarding the Ahsoka series. Join with me!

On this very special episode of The Guest Awakens, my friend Adelia and I discuss the three major female characters of each trilogy in the Star Wars saga: Leia, Padme, and Rey. Join with us as we celebrate what we love about these amazing characters, as well as discuss their significance to not just Star Wars, but cinema as a whole. 

In this penultimate episode of Season 1 of The Bad Batch, our heroes return to their birthworld of Kamino to rescue their friend Hunter from the clutches of Crosshair and the Galactic Empire. Join with me as we discuss an episode that marks the end of the Clone War era as we know it, as well as presenting us with some truly memorable themes that deal with bigger issues. Join me; it is your destiny...

On this week's episode of Bad Batch Breakdown, we discuss two widely different adventures of our heroes. One deals with the underworld of the galaxy, and the other deals with the future of the Galactic Empire. Join with me as we discuss two great installments in that galaxy far, far away...

Today I have the temerity (or perhaps audacity) to discuss "fan service", which is a term that has come to have a negative connotation in fan discussions. It is my opinion that it is a silly phrase that needs to go away, or at least return to its literal meaning. Join me as I give you a few thoughts on why this is a troubling issue in the online discourse of Star Wars and many other franchises.

The latest episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch is the conclusion of the two-part story arc begun with last week's Devil's Deal. In an attempt to rescue her parents from the clutches of the evil Vice Admiral Rampart, Hera Syndulla contacts the Bad Batch and begs for assistance. Will our heroes make the right choice? Let's discuss...

As we conclude our catalogue of the lightsabers in the Star Wars films, let's discuss three blades that didn't get a lot of screen time that still had an impact on me. The first is the lightsaber of Darth Sidious himself, a weapon we didn't even know he had until 2005. The last two were first revealed in 2019's The Rise of Skywalker: the light aqua shade of Leia's saber, and the bright yellow of R...

In 1994, Kevin Smith's feature film debut Clerks posed the question: weren't a lot of innocent "independent contractors" killed when the Death Star was destroyed? Join with me as we discuss the deaths that occurred when both Death Stars were destroyed in the Original Trilogy.

On the most recent episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, we return to the war-torn planet Ryloth as it inaugurates a new era of "peace" under the new Galactic Empire. As such, this episode features the return of freedom fighter Cham Syndulla as he attempts to convince his people to accept this new government. Join with me as we discuss this latest episode, as well as celebrate the welcome return of...

With the social media tools at our fingertips, we are able to put fourth our opinions at the touch of a button. While this has its upsides, it has created a major element of toxicity that sometimes threatens to overwhelm the online discourse as a whole. Join with me as we discuss my theories as to how we might have reacted to the Original Trilogy if these tools had been at our disposal, as well as...

From the deserts of Jakku to the oceans of Kef Bir, the lightsaber of Kylo Ren has gone on an adventure as grand as any in the Star Wars galaxy. Join with me as we chronicle this most unique blade as it journeys throughout the Sequel Trilogy.

Premiering on September 22nd of this year, Star Wars Visions will do something very few Star Wars media have done before: combine Anime with that galaxy far, far away. Star Wars Visions will be an anthology series made up of a string of unrelated stories, each animated in a different anime style. I'm extremely excited about this new adventure, so join me as I rejoice!