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A Lack of Vision: The Missed Opportunities of the Skywalker Saga – Pharisees & Fiancees

August 8, 2020 by Anghus Houvouras

Anghus Houvouras continues his deep dive into the Skywalker Saga… In part one we discussed the missed opportunity of connecting Anakin’s emotional arc to the pain of slavery and losing his mother. Anakin’s disturbing past is abandoned. The anger and rage that we see him capable of in subsequent films never feels sufficiently connected to […]

Filed Under: Anghus Houvouras, Articles and Opinions, Movies Tagged With: Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

A Lack of Vision: The Missed Opportunities of the Skywalker Saga – The Emancipation of Anakin

August 1, 2020 by Anghus Houvouras

Anghus Houvouras begins a deep dive into the Skywalker Saga … Believe me, I wish I could just… wish away my feelings. My relationship with Star Wars has changed significantly over my lifetime. From the first movie I ever saw in theaters to the pop culture universe I gleefully devoured in the form of comic […]

Filed Under: Anghus Houvouras, Articles and Opinions, Movies Tagged With: Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Liam Neeson defends Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and Jar Jar Binks actor Ahmed Best

September 16, 2020 by Samuel Brace

Liam Neeson, who played Qui-Gon Jinn in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, has defended the film after all these years. When Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace first released the reception wasn’t particularly great from critics and fans of the original trilogy. However, over the years the film and the […]

Filed Under: Movies, News, Samuel Brace Tagged With: Ahmed Best, Liam Neeson, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Kotobukiya’s Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace Qui-Gon Jinn ARTFX+ statue available for pre-order

August 6, 2020 by Amie Cranswick

Sideshow and Kotobukiya have unveiled the 1:10 scale Qui-Gon Jinn ARTFX+ statue which is based on the appearance of Liam Neeson as the Jedi Master in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. The collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at $100; take a look here… Obi-Wan Kenobiʼs Master, Qui-Gon Jinn™ from Star […]

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Movies, News, Toys Tagged With: Kotobukiya, Liam Neeson, Sideshow Collectibles, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Rian Johnson explains why the Star Wars Prequels are great

June 30, 2020 by Samuel Brace

Rian Johnson, the director of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, has explained why George Lucas’ Prequel Trilogy is great. Upon release, George Lucas’ Star Wars prequel films were not looked upon with the same love and praise as the original trilogy. However, in recent years, fans have found a new love for these films, viewing […]

Filed Under: Movies, News, Samuel Brace Tagged With: Rian Johnson, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Star Wars Episode I: Racer hits Switch and PS4, launch trailer released

June 24, 2020 by Gary Collinson

After bringing Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy to the consoles back in March, Aspyr has announced that 1999’s classic Nintendo 64 podracing game Star Wars Episode I: Racer is now available on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. “Get ready to start your engines because one of the galaxy’s most dangerous races is on with […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, News, Trailers, Video Games Tagged With: Star Wars, Star Wars Episode I: Racer, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Star Wars Episode I: Racer to hit Switch and PS4 next week

June 16, 2020 by Gary Collinson

Having originally been slated to arrive in May, Aspyr has today announced today that the classic Nintendo 64 podracing game Star Wars Episode I: Racer will arrive on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 next week, on Tuesday, June 23rd. ATTN Star Wars Episode l: Racer Fans!!!We are slated to release on both Nintendo Switch and […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, News, Video Games Tagged With: Star Wars, Star Wars Episode I: Racer, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

In Defence of the Star Wars Prequels: Are they really that bad?

May 4, 2020 by Ricky Church

Ricky Church with a defence of the Star Wars prequels… To say that the Star Wars prequels are controversial would be an understatement. Leading up to May 19, 1999 fans young and old alike were very excited for The Phantom Menace only to be disappointed with what director George Lucas had delivered. As the trilogy […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Movies, Ricky Church Tagged With: George Lucas, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Disney+ releases new Skywalker Saga poster for Star Wars Day

May 1, 2020 by Gary Collinson

With Star Wars Day (May the 4th) fast approaching, Disney+ has released a poster to celebrate the impending arrival of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker on the streaming service, meaning that subscribers will soon be able to binge watch the entire Skywalker Saga in one sitting from Episode I through to Episode IX. In […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Disney, Star War: The Force Awakens, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Jar Jar Binks actor thinks Star Wars isn’t for kids anymore

April 9, 2020 by Samuel Brace

Ahmed Best, the actor behind Jar Jar Binks in the likes of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, doesn’t think the movies are for kids anymore. Ahmed Best’s Jar Jar Binks isn’t exactly the most popular Star Wars character ever but he certainly brought a family-friendly touch to George Lucas’ prequel films. That appeal to kids […]

Filed Under: Movies, News, Samuel Brace Tagged With: Ahmed Best, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

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