Star Wars
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I don’t know whether it was posting over the holiday weekend, or the fact that this post’s previous title might’ve been misleading; but I’ve decided to repost this bad boy from last week with a new title and an updated intro. People likely hear “Star Wars” and “bad boy” in the same sentence, and worry
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Star Wars is an incredible story that stands the test of time. And a large part of the reason for its longevity is the way it defied the stereotypes and expectations of the era. Note before we begin—while I also love the prequel trilogy and The Force Awakens, this dissertation deals specifically with the original
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One of the biggest mistakes people make in the world of fandom is assuming we’re supposed to like prequel-era Anakin Skywalker. Now, this isn’t to say he can’t be your favorite character, or that you can’t appreciate the nuances of his journey to the dark side. I don’t mean he can’t be a character you