On The Last Jedi, and Rey’s (true) origin story By Matthew Martin| December 24, 2018 Movie Blogs The mystery surrounding Rey continues, even after we supposedly got answers in The Last Jedi. Matthew breaks down if what we were told makes sense from a storytelling perspective and offers a theory that might bring even more depth to the character in Episode IX... On The Last Jedi, and Rey’s (true) origin story By Matthew Martin| December 24, 2018 Movie Blogs The mystery surrounding Rey continues, even after we supposedly got answers in The Last Jedi. Matthew breaks down if what we were told makes sense from a storytelling perspective and offers a theory that might bring even more depth to the character in Episode IX...
Luke’s journey in The Last Jedi By Matthew Martin| December 7, 2018 Movie Blogs The Last Jedi is, unfairly in my opinion, criticized for "ruining" the character of Luke Skywalker. On the contrary, as far as I see it, the movie gave him a fitting and beautiful send off... Luke’s journey in The Last Jedi By Matthew Martin| December 7, 2018 Movie Blogs The Last Jedi is, unfairly in my opinion, criticized for "ruining" the character of Luke Skywalker. On the contrary, as far as I see it, the movie gave him a fitting and beautiful send off...
The Last Jedi and the rejection of the Mystery Box By Matthew Martin| October 16, 2018 Movie Blogs The Last Jedi's greatest crime is that it dared to answer questions. In so doing it set us on the path to Episode IX with fans having no idea what to expect. That is fresh and exciting. Naturally fans are furious... The Last Jedi and the rejection of the Mystery Box By Matthew Martin| October 16, 2018 Movie Blogs The Last Jedi's greatest crime is that it dared to answer questions. In so doing it set us on the path to Episode IX with fans having no idea what to expect. That is fresh and exciting. Naturally fans are furious...
How THE LAST JEDI deals with “Force Training” By Matthew Martin| August 15, 2018 Movie Blogs Matthew breaks down (yet another) of The Last Jedi's controversial topics, that of Luke's training of Rey, how easily she grasps it and proficient the student seems to be with the mystical power... How THE LAST JEDI deals with “Force Training” By Matthew Martin| August 15, 2018 Movie Blogs Matthew breaks down (yet another) of The Last Jedi's controversial topics, that of Luke's training of Rey, how easily she grasps it and proficient the student seems to be with the mystical power...
On The Last Jedi’s four-act theme of “failure” By Matthew Martin| July 8, 2018 Movie Blogs The Last Jedi is not a typical popcorn adventure movie. It's a film with a strong theme woven throughout its story, and it tells that story in an unusual four-act way... On The Last Jedi’s four-act theme of “failure” By Matthew Martin| July 8, 2018 Movie Blogs The Last Jedi is not a typical popcorn adventure movie. It's a film with a strong theme woven throughout its story, and it tells that story in an unusual four-act way...
Was THE LAST JEDI a box office disappointment? By Matthew Martin| June 24, 2018 Movie Blogs It's the most divisive movie in the series, with some fans swearing off Star Wars for good because of it. There's no question The Last Jedi is controversial, but was it a box office disaster as some claim? Let's break it down AND put things in perspective... Was THE LAST JEDI a box office disappointment? By Matthew Martin| June 24, 2018 Movie Blogs It's the most divisive movie in the series, with some fans swearing off Star Wars for good because of it. There's no question The Last Jedi is controversial, but was it a box office disaster as some claim? Let's break it down AND put things in perspective...
Post-viewing thoughts on STAR WARS : THE LAST JEDI (with SPOILERS) By Matthew Martin| December 16, 2017 Movie Blogs Five points of discussion after twice-seeing The Last Jedi...Beware: Spoilers abound! Post-viewing thoughts on STAR WARS : THE LAST JEDI (with SPOILERS) By Matthew Martin| December 16, 2017 Movie Blogs Five points of discussion after twice-seeing The Last Jedi...Beware: Spoilers abound!
Review: STAR WARS : THE LAST JEDI (no spoilers) By Matthew Martin| December 15, 2017 Movie Reviews The eighth movie in the Star Wars saga is released and it is unlike any before it. Enter to read our NO SPOILERS review of the movie. Review: STAR WARS : THE LAST JEDI (no spoilers) By Matthew Martin| December 15, 2017 Movie Reviews The eighth movie in the Star Wars saga is released and it is unlike any before it. Enter to read our NO SPOILERS review of the movie.
Breaking down the new teaser for The Last Jedi By Matthew Martin| April 14, 2017 Movie Blogs Disney has just released the first trailer for the next movie in the Star Wars saga. Let's analyze and discuss every moment in the two minute teaser! Breaking down the new teaser for The Last Jedi By Matthew Martin| April 14, 2017 Movie Blogs Disney has just released the first trailer for the next movie in the Star Wars saga. Let's analyze and discuss every moment in the two minute teaser!
The Mandalorian S02E05 Review: The Jedi – Brings two worlds together By Matthew Martin| November 28, 2020 TV Blogs A fan favorite makes her live-action debut in an action-packed, lore-heavy episode. Full review inside... The Mandalorian S02E05 Review: The Jedi – Brings two worlds together By Matthew Martin| November 28, 2020 TV Blogs A fan favorite makes her live-action debut in an action-packed, lore-heavy episode. Full review inside...
REVIEW: Jedi: Fallen Order is a worthy addition to a great legacy of games By Matthew Martin| November 21, 2019 Video Game Reviews Jedi: Fallen Order is a game that will almost certainly satisfy Star Wars fans who miss the days when a new franchise game from one genre or another was released just about every year. It's as different from the Battlefront games as can be, and despite some flaws, is a whole lot of fun to play. Full review here... REVIEW: Jedi: Fallen Order is a worthy addition to a great legacy of games By Matthew Martin| November 21, 2019 Video Game Reviews Jedi: Fallen Order is a game that will almost certainly satisfy Star Wars fans who miss the days when a new franchise game from one genre or another was released just about every year. It's as different from the Battlefront games as can be, and despite some flaws, is a whole lot of fun to play. Full review here...
Westworld S02E07: Les Ecorches – Last week’s stalling gets a few major pay-offs in Les Ecorches By Kevin Boyle| June 5, 2018 TV Blogs A bloody confrontation and a returning favorite get Westworld back on track. Westworld S02E07: Les Ecorches – Last week’s stalling gets a few major pay-offs in Les Ecorches By Kevin Boyle| June 5, 2018 TV Blogs A bloody confrontation and a returning favorite get Westworld back on track.
A postmortem on our 2018’s Star Wars coverage… By Matthew Martin| January 3, 2019 Movie Blogs We've spent a year talking about The Last Jedi. Now let's wrap it all up with a look at the state of Star Wars going into 2019... A postmortem on our 2018’s Star Wars coverage… By Matthew Martin| January 3, 2019 Movie Blogs We've spent a year talking about The Last Jedi. Now let's wrap it all up with a look at the state of Star Wars going into 2019...
Was the MCU’s Phase Four really that bad? By Matthew Martin| November 16, 2022 Movie Blogs With Black Panther 2 finished, let's look back on the very polarizing and inconsistent Phase Four of the MCU. Was it really as poorly handled as is alleged? Was the MCU’s Phase Four really that bad? By Matthew Martin| November 16, 2022 Movie Blogs With Black Panther 2 finished, let's look back on the very polarizing and inconsistent Phase Four of the MCU. Was it really as poorly handled as is alleged?
How THE RISE OF SKYWALKER failed the Skywalker Saga By Matthew Martin| May 3, 2021 Movie Blogs Matthew takes a look at how The Rise of Skywalker failed to tie up the ultimate theme of the whole Star Wars saga... How THE RISE OF SKYWALKER failed the Skywalker Saga By Matthew Martin| May 3, 2021 Movie Blogs Matthew takes a look at how The Rise of Skywalker failed to tie up the ultimate theme of the whole Star Wars saga...
The Mandalorian S02E08 Review: The Rescue – Brings closure By Matthew Martin| December 19, 2020 TV Blogs Mando's second season has ended and it did so with a whopper of a final episode. Let's break it down... The Mandalorian S02E08 Review: The Rescue – Brings closure By Matthew Martin| December 19, 2020 TV Blogs Mando's second season has ended and it did so with a whopper of a final episode. Let's break it down...
How THE RISE OF SKYWALKER failed as a trilogy closer By Matthew Martin| December 8, 2020 Movie Blogs Another look at how cripplingly disappointing The Rise of Skywalker was. Because it's 2020 and everything else sucks, so why not talk about this... How THE RISE OF SKYWALKER failed as a trilogy closer By Matthew Martin| December 8, 2020 Movie Blogs Another look at how cripplingly disappointing The Rise of Skywalker was. Because it's 2020 and everything else sucks, so why not talk about this...
How THE RISE OF SKYWALKER failed its title By Matthew Martin| September 16, 2020 Movie Blogs 2020 sucks. Let's talk about The Rise of Skywalker, which also sucked. Specifically, let's talk about how The Rise of Skywalker failed its title... How THE RISE OF SKYWALKER failed its title By Matthew Martin| September 16, 2020 Movie Blogs 2020 sucks. Let's talk about The Rise of Skywalker, which also sucked. Specifically, let's talk about how The Rise of Skywalker failed its title...
The Star Wars “Skywalker Saga” ranked best to least-best! By Matthew Martin| May 4, 2020 Movie Blogs In honor of Star Wars day here is my ranking of the Skywalker Saga, with a little something something said about each of them...limited to 100 words or less! The Star Wars “Skywalker Saga” ranked best to least-best! By Matthew Martin| May 4, 2020 Movie Blogs In honor of Star Wars day here is my ranking of the Skywalker Saga, with a little something something said about each of them...limited to 100 words or less!
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