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Yesterday I saw a news article announcing a film about the making of The Godfather. This got me to thinking: could the making of Star Wars make an interesting film? To me the answer is yes. Join with me as we discuss why this moment in cinematic history could be worthy of a movie just as fascinating as Star Wars itself.

Released in 2015, J.J. Abrams' The Force Awakens brought back Star Wars in a big way. Strangely enough though, the number of vehicles and vessels introduced in this film is quite small, especially considering how many were introduced in the Prequel Trilogy. Join with me as we celebrate.

One of the primary influences on the Star Wars Original Trilogy were the works of mythologist Joseph Campbell. While studying the myths of various cultures throughout the world, Professor Campbell discovered that many of these stories shared many elements. He then devised what has come to be known as the "hero's journey". The story of Luke Skywalker corresponds quite well to the steps laid out by...

Today on Page Turners They Were Not, we discuss one of the major elements that make up this galaxy far, far away: the underworld. Join with me as we discuss the miscreants and ne'er-do-wells that populate the fringes of the Star Wars galaxy.

As we come to the end of George Lucas' Prequel Trilogy, we see more vehicles and vessels than we've ever seen before (and possibly since). Join with me as we attempt to catalogue the ships and transports seen in this climactic film.

With The Mandalorian season 2 a little more than a month away, it's time to speculate responsibly about what we might see in this new entry to the Star Wars universe. From the familiar sands of Tatooine to the frozen tundra of a mysterious icy world, it looks as though we're going to go on a journey of epic proportions. Join with me as we imagine what the future holds...

Today on Page Turners They Were Not I present to you my interview with the Outlaw himself: John Rocha. Join us as we discuss the spiritual aspects of Star Wars that we connect with the most. 

Palpatine is the master of plans. We've seen this since his first appearance in 1980's The Empire Strikes Back. It comes as no surprise then that he is weaving a web of even more plans in The Rise of Skywalker. Today on One With the Force we discuss the evolving plans of Darth Sidious as he attempts yet again to conquer the galaxy.

In George Lucas' Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, the number of new vehicles and vessels expands exponentially. Join with me as we discuss the major ships introduced in the second installment of the Prequel Trilogy.

With the release of The Mandalorian season 2 a month-and-a-half away, we finally have a trailer! Truth be told, I've only watched the trailer twice in order to avoid my bad habit of overspeculation. That being said, join with me as I discuss my excitement for this new season as well as give you my thoughts on the trailer itself.

Today on Page Turners They Were Not, we'll be celebrating the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy: the Millennium Falcon! There is so much we could say about this ship and its 54 year history as seen on film, but today we'll just be celebrating a few things that make this ship the greatest vessel in the Star Wars saga. Join me as we discuss.

Religion and spirituality have always been part of the makeup of Star Wars. On that note, I recently noticed some similarities between the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and the concept of the Balance of the Force. Join with me as I explain…

With the release of the trailer for the science fiction epic Dune yesterday, I thought it would be appropriate to discuss the connections I see between Frank Herbert's classic novel and George Lucas' galaxy far, far away. With the novel being released 12 years before the debut of Star Wars, it seems clear to me that George Lucas drew inspiration from this other great entry in the sci-fi canon. Joi...

On this very special episode of Page Turners They Were Not I interview fellow Star Wars podcaster and Sci-Fi author Jon Justice. Join us as we discuss our favorites of that galaxy far, far away, as well as discuss the current climate of Star Wars fandom surrounding the sequel trilogy. Join us as we celebrate our love for all things Star Wars!

At the end of his final duel with Darth Vader aboard the first Death Star, Obi-Wan Kenobi sacrifices himself so that our heroes can escape. I believe this scene can be interpreted in two ways: Either Darth Vader murdered his former master, or that former master voluntarily surrendered himself to the Force and died of his own choice. Join with me as we discuss the noble end of a great Jedi master.

In the wake of John Boyega's recent comments in GQ, I thought I would take this time to celebrate why I love this character. Finn is an exciting screen presence, with a story arc that resonates with me. Today on Serving Drinks, we'll be delving further into Boyega's comments, as well as celebrate why this character is such a great addition to that galaxy far, far away,,,

This week I continue my commentaries with 2005’s Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Join with me on Page Turners They Were Not as I take you on a journey through the third and final installment of George Lucas’ Prequel Trilogy.

On today's episode on Page Turners They Were Not, I thought it would be nice to pay tribute to the Star Wars characters who have faith in the Force, if not the ability to wield it. We know from the Star Wars lore that the Force is created by and flows through all living things. Therefore it is safe to say that all beings have the Force; only a few have the ability to actively wield that power. Joi...

Yesterday, John Boyega spoke up about racism in Hollywood. In his article published in GQ, he briefly discusses his dissatisfaction with his role as Finn in the Sequel Trilogy. He felt that his character, as well as the other characters of color, were sidelined in favor of the white characters. I initially disagreed with his comments, but now I've come to agree. Join with me as we discuss...

Released in 1999, George Lucas' Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace introduced us to more vehicles and vessels than any prior entry in the franchise. There are far more than I can possibly discuss in one episode, but I'll try my best. Join me as we explore...

In 2014, Lucasfilm declared that only the six Star Wars films and The Clone Wars animated series would be considered the official story of Star Wars. Everything that came out after the declaration (unless specified otherwise) would be considered canon, while everything that came before would be labeled Star Wars Legends. Today on Serving Drinks, we will celebrate the greatest elements of Legends a...

In Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Obi-Wan Kenobi says a most curious line to Anakin Skywalker: "Only a Sith deals in absolutes." While on the surface this may seem a badly written line, I have come to believe that this is a profound statement about the hypocrisy that exists among all arbitrary factions in Star Wars and in real life. Join with me as we discuss...

Released in 1984, the made-for-TV movie Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure tells a story of two young humans who are taken in by a village of Ewoks following their parents capture by an evil beast. This village is the same one that allied itself with the Rebel Alliance in Return of the Jedi. Join with me as I give you my review of this nostalgic throwback.

As we continue our catalog of the vehicles of Star Wars, let us turn our attention to those introduced in 1983's Return of the Jedi. As Lucasfilm was working with a larger budget, George Lucas was able to play more in the sandbox he created. This film introduces so many new vehicles and vessels that had become beloved by many fans. Join with me as we examine these new entries to the Star Wars cata...

For today's episode, I asked a simple question: What would your profession be if you lived in the Star Wars galaxy? I sent out this question on the ForceCenter and The Outlaw Nation Discord servers, and I got a lot of great responses. Join with me on this episode of Serving Drinks as I share what I learned...