Your official RISE OF SKYWALKER Refresher: Part two By Matthew Martin| December 17, 2019 Movie Blogs The Rise of Skywalker is upon us and soon the finale of the "Skywalker Saga" will release. Before that happens, catch up on what's happened in the previous films of the trilogy... Your official RISE OF SKYWALKER Refresher: Part two By Matthew Martin| December 17, 2019 Movie Blogs The Rise of Skywalker is upon us and soon the finale of the "Skywalker Saga" will release. Before that happens, catch up on what's happened in the previous films of the trilogy...
Your official RISE OF SKYWALKER Refresher: Part one By Matthew Martin| December 15, 2019 Movie Blogs The Rise of Skywalker is upon us and soon the finale of the "Skywalker Saga" will release. Before that happens, catch up on what's happened in the previous films of the trilogy... Your official RISE OF SKYWALKER Refresher: Part one By Matthew Martin| December 15, 2019 Movie Blogs The Rise of Skywalker is upon us and soon the finale of the "Skywalker Saga" will release. Before that happens, catch up on what's happened in the previous films of the trilogy...
The Mandalorian S01E06 Review: The Prisoner – The Expendable(s) By Matthew Martin| December 14, 2019 TV Blogs Episode six offers a slight step-up from the past two episodes but the show has definitely stalled with too many inconsequential stories in a row. The Mandalorian S01E06 Review: The Prisoner – The Expendable(s) By Matthew Martin| December 14, 2019 TV Blogs Episode six offers a slight step-up from the past two episodes but the show has definitely stalled with too many inconsequential stories in a row.
The Mandalorian S01E05 Review: The Gunslinger – High quality fan fiction By Matthew Martin| December 9, 2019 TV Blogs The Mandalorian's fifth episode is a mostly-fun little short-story, full review here... The Mandalorian S01E05 Review: The Gunslinger – High quality fan fiction By Matthew Martin| December 9, 2019 TV Blogs The Mandalorian's fifth episode is a mostly-fun little short-story, full review here...
The Mandalorian S01E04 Review: Sanctuary – Nothing memorable or consequential… By Matthew Martin| December 1, 2019 TV Blogs The Mandalorian's fourth outing is not a bad episode, but it's also nothing memorable or consequential. For a show with only eight (weekly-released) episodes, that's a bit of a disappointment. Full review here... The Mandalorian S01E04 Review: Sanctuary – Nothing memorable or consequential… By Matthew Martin| December 1, 2019 TV Blogs The Mandalorian's fourth outing is not a bad episode, but it's also nothing memorable or consequential. For a show with only eight (weekly-released) episodes, that's a bit of a disappointment. Full review here...
The Mandalorian S01E03 Review: The Sin – Act one ends with a bang By Matthew Martin| November 23, 2019 TV Blogs The third episode of The Mandalorian is a lot of fun in a short amount of time and, if nothing else, finally launches out into the expanded Star Wars universe and to all the fun that's sure to be found therein. The Mandalorian S01E03 Review: The Sin – Act one ends with a bang By Matthew Martin| November 23, 2019 TV Blogs The third episode of The Mandalorian is a lot of fun in a short amount of time and, if nothing else, finally launches out into the expanded Star Wars universe and to all the fun that's sure to be found therein.
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...
The Mandalorian S01E02 Review: The Child – Flashy, fun and little else By Matthew Martin| November 16, 2019 TV Blogs The Mandalorian continues to be gorgeous to behold. After eighty-minutes of story, however, I'm ready for things to start happening... The Mandalorian S01E02 Review: The Child – Flashy, fun and little else By Matthew Martin| November 16, 2019 TV Blogs The Mandalorian continues to be gorgeous to behold. After eighty-minutes of story, however, I'm ready for things to start happening...
The Mandalorian S01E01 Review: Episode 1 – Disney spared no expense and it shows By Matthew Martin| November 13, 2019 TV Blogs The Mandalorian starts off strong with a great debut outing. The series is confident, highly produced, with a great lead and a great premise...and there's even room for improvement. Full review here... The Mandalorian S01E01 Review: Episode 1 – Disney spared no expense and it shows By Matthew Martin| November 13, 2019 TV Blogs The Mandalorian starts off strong with a great debut outing. The series is confident, highly produced, with a great lead and a great premise...and there's even room for improvement. Full review here...
20 YEARS LATER, THE STAR WARS: EPISODE I TEASER STILL GIVES ME CHILLS By Matthew Martin| May 29, 2019 Movie Blogs I haven't watched Episode I (the movie) all the way through in probably five years, but I still watch the first trailer from time to time, and when I do all my jaded cynicism melts away, and I'm back to being the wide-eyed kid that George made these silly movies for in the first place... 20 YEARS LATER, THE STAR WARS: EPISODE I TEASER STILL GIVES ME CHILLS By Matthew Martin| May 29, 2019 Movie Blogs I haven't watched Episode I (the movie) all the way through in probably five years, but I still watch the first trailer from time to time, and when I do all my jaded cynicism melts away, and I'm back to being the wide-eyed kid that George made these silly movies for in the first place...
The Rise of Skywalker: FINALLY! We get to overanalyze a Star Wars teaser again… By Matthew Martin| April 14, 2019 Movie Blogs Disney has just released the first trailer for what is said to be the final movie in the Star Wars "Skywalker" saga. Let's analyze and discuss every moment in the two minute teaser! The Rise of Skywalker: FINALLY! We get to overanalyze a Star Wars teaser again… By Matthew Martin| April 14, 2019 Movie Blogs Disney has just released the first trailer for what is said to be the final movie in the Star Wars "Skywalker" saga. Let's analyze and discuss every moment in the two minute teaser!
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...
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...
Let’s talk about Disney’s approach to Star Wars… By Matthew Martin| June 18, 2018 Movie Blogs Solo is a box office bomb, which is a first for Star Wars. There's a lot of blame to go around, but the ultimate finger needs to be pointed at the House of Mouse and its approach to the franchise... Let’s talk about Disney’s approach to Star Wars… By Matthew Martin| June 18, 2018 Movie Blogs Solo is a box office bomb, which is a first for Star Wars. There's a lot of blame to go around, but the ultimate finger needs to be pointed at the House of Mouse and its approach to the franchise...
About the direction of Star Wars under Kathleen Kennedy… By Matthew Martin| June 10, 2018 Movie Blogs SOLO is out now but its box office intake has been relatively disappointing. It had a troubled production too but that's not new to Star Wars, at least not since the new management moved in... About the direction of Star Wars under Kathleen Kennedy… By Matthew Martin| June 10, 2018 Movie Blogs SOLO is out now but its box office intake has been relatively disappointing. It had a troubled production too but that's not new to Star Wars, at least not since the new management moved in...
