REVIEW: Solo – A Star Wars Story is what it is and nothing else By Matthew Martin| May 26, 2018 Movie Reviews A troubled production hindered but did not stop the release of the newest Star Wars movie. SOLO explores the early adventures of Han Solo, pirate and scoundrel. Does it justify its existence? Does it offer a bold and exciting new take on the character? Read on... REVIEW: Solo – A Star Wars Story is what it is and nothing else By Matthew Martin| May 26, 2018 Movie Reviews A troubled production hindered but did not stop the release of the newest Star Wars movie. SOLO explores the early adventures of Han Solo, pirate and scoundrel. Does it justify its existence? Does it offer a bold and exciting new take on the character? Read on...
Is the Star Wars sequel trilogy secretly a PREQUEL trilogy? By Matthew Martin| April 17, 2018 Movie Blogs What if the trilogy we think is telling the rise and fall of Kylo Ren is really just telling his rise? What if the story of redemption we think we're watching is really an epic tragedy? Let's talk about Episode IX and what might just be a humongous head-fake by Disney and co. Is the Star Wars sequel trilogy secretly a PREQUEL trilogy? By Matthew Martin| April 17, 2018 Movie Blogs What if the trilogy we think is telling the rise and fall of Kylo Ren is really just telling his rise? What if the story of redemption we think we're watching is really an epic tragedy? Let's talk about Episode IX and what might just be a humongous head-fake by Disney and co.
On Disney owning Fox: Bringing the fanfare back to Star Wars By Matthew Martin| April 2, 2018 Movie Blogs Disney buying Fox means Disney now owns 100% of Star Wars, and with that, the means to release the definitive version of the original trilogy. But what IS the definitive version? On Disney owning Fox: Bringing the fanfare back to Star Wars By Matthew Martin| April 2, 2018 Movie Blogs Disney buying Fox means Disney now owns 100% of Star Wars, and with that, the means to release the definitive version of the original trilogy. But what IS the definitive version?
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.
The Empire Strikes Back made Star Wars “Star Wars” By Matthew Martin| December 3, 2017 Movie Blogs The first Star Wars sequel took all the throw-away lines that meant nothing in the original movie and used them to great a franchise "saga" unlike any other... The Empire Strikes Back made Star Wars “Star Wars” By Matthew Martin| December 3, 2017 Movie Blogs The first Star Wars sequel took all the throw-away lines that meant nothing in the original movie and used them to great a franchise "saga" unlike any other...
Review: STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT 2 (in which I warn you to resist the urge) By Matthew Martin| November 17, 2017 Video Game Reviews EA's second game in their exclusive Star Wars franchise is here. And it is a supreme disappointment... Review: STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT 2 (in which I warn you to resist the urge) By Matthew Martin| November 17, 2017 Video Game Reviews EA's second game in their exclusive Star Wars franchise is here. And it is a supreme disappointment...
Why Star Wars IX suddenly needs a new director, and who it might be By Matthew Martin| September 6, 2017 Movie Blogs Colin Trevorrow is out and now Star Wars needs someone to step in and finish the latest Skywalker trilogy. What happened and who might be the next director? Read on... Why Star Wars IX suddenly needs a new director, and who it might be By Matthew Martin| September 6, 2017 Movie Blogs Colin Trevorrow is out and now Star Wars needs someone to step in and finish the latest Skywalker trilogy. What happened and who might be the next director? Read on...
The Star Wars “Special Editions” (what went wrong?) By Matthew Martin| May 19, 2017 Movie Blogs As we celebrate the fortieth anniversary of Star Wars, let's examine the infamous "Special Editions" that added new scenes, effects, characters and more to the franchise. The Star Wars “Special Editions” (what went wrong?) By Matthew Martin| May 19, 2017 Movie Blogs As we celebrate the fortieth anniversary of Star Wars, let's examine the infamous "Special Editions" that added new scenes, effects, characters and more to the franchise.
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!
Star Wars is in good hands; looking ahead through 2017… By Matthew Martin| March 1, 2017 Movie Blogs 2017 promises a lot for Star Wars fans. Books, shows and movies will bring surprises, revelations and loads of entertainment. It's a great time to be a fan. Here's why... Star Wars is in good hands; looking ahead through 2017… By Matthew Martin| March 1, 2017 Movie Blogs 2017 promises a lot for Star Wars fans. Books, shows and movies will bring surprises, revelations and loads of entertainment. It's a great time to be a fan. Here's why...
The Expanded Universe Strikes Back! 10 Star Wars Stories Disney would rather you forgot By GJ Harris| December 21, 2016 Movie Blogs As Rogue One touches down in movie theatres for long-time fans this excitement is tainted by the knowledge that there are many other ‘Star Wars Stories’ already out there. Some of these stories, it seems, are ones Disney would rather you forgot... The Expanded Universe Strikes Back! 10 Star Wars Stories Disney would rather you forgot By GJ Harris| December 21, 2016 Movie Blogs As Rogue One touches down in movie theatres for long-time fans this excitement is tainted by the knowledge that there are many other ‘Star Wars Stories’ already out there. Some of these stories, it seems, are ones Disney would rather you forgot...
Rogue One Review: Old galaxy, new movie By Matthew Martin| December 16, 2016 Movie Reviews Rogue One retains the same sense of action and adventure that makes the mainline Star Wars films so great, while also adding to the mythos in all the right ways. Rogue One Review: Old galaxy, new movie By Matthew Martin| December 16, 2016 Movie Reviews Rogue One retains the same sense of action and adventure that makes the mainline Star Wars films so great, while also adding to the mythos in all the right ways.
Let’s talk about blowing up the Death Star… By Matthew Martin| December 10, 2016 Movie Blogs As Rogue One nears release, it seems right to go back and examine the climax of A New Hope and discuss the logistics of that improbable Death Star trench run... Let’s talk about blowing up the Death Star… By Matthew Martin| December 10, 2016 Movie Blogs As Rogue One nears release, it seems right to go back and examine the climax of A New Hope and discuss the logistics of that improbable Death Star trench run...
Star Wars: The non-auteur franchise By Matthew Martin| September 26, 2016 Movie Blogs After years of being one man's idea, Star Wars is now in the hands of many creative forces. Is that a good thing? Star Wars: The non-auteur franchise By Matthew Martin| September 26, 2016 Movie Blogs After years of being one man's idea, Star Wars is now in the hands of many creative forces. Is that a good thing?
Red vs Blue and The Force Awakens By Matthew Martin| April 5, 2016 Movie Blogs As you watch your home video copy of The Force Awakens keep an eye out for how JJ Abrams used color to highlight the eternal struggle between good and evil. Red vs Blue and The Force Awakens By Matthew Martin| April 5, 2016 Movie Blogs As you watch your home video copy of The Force Awakens keep an eye out for how JJ Abrams used color to highlight the eternal struggle between good and evil.
In defense of JJ’s “reboot” of Star Wars By Matthew Martin| March 16, 2016 Movie Blogs Some criticize the newest Star Wars movie as a rip off of the original film. Those who say that miss the point entirely. In defense of JJ’s “reboot” of Star Wars By Matthew Martin| March 16, 2016 Movie Blogs Some criticize the newest Star Wars movie as a rip off of the original film. Those who say that miss the point entirely.
The Force Awakens: Breaking down Rey’s trippy Force Vision By Matthew Martin| January 25, 2016 Movie Blogs Let's break down the sights and sounds of Rey's trippy force-vision, as seen in the newest Star Wars movie, and see what we can learn. The Force Awakens: Breaking down Rey’s trippy Force Vision By Matthew Martin| January 25, 2016 Movie Blogs Let's break down the sights and sounds of Rey's trippy force-vision, as seen in the newest Star Wars movie, and see what we can learn.
The Force Awakens works due to a strong trio of trios (spoilers!) By Matthew Martin| December 21, 2015 Movie Blogs A trio of trios. That's what this movie has given us. Lets talk it out (with an abundance of spoilers!)... The Force Awakens works due to a strong trio of trios (spoilers!) By Matthew Martin| December 21, 2015 Movie Blogs A trio of trios. That's what this movie has given us. Lets talk it out (with an abundance of spoilers!)...
Review: Star Wars -The Force Awakens (no spoilers) By Matthew Martin| December 21, 2015 Movie Reviews It's been a long time coming, but Star Wars is back. In more ways than one, the magic has returned. Review: Star Wars -The Force Awakens (no spoilers) By Matthew Martin| December 21, 2015 Movie Reviews It's been a long time coming, but Star Wars is back. In more ways than one, the magic has returned.
