When Star Wars Pulled the Jedi Mind Trick
Despite being considered the weakest of the Original Trilogy of Star Wars films, Return of the Jedi still has memorable moments such as the dramatic rescue of Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt’s stronghold on Tattooine, although one scene where disguised Leia communicates her demands to Jabba by repeating a single word twice makes little sense in comparison to other instances of alien speech in the franchise.
Disney Force Fail: The Acolyte Fandom Fallout
The recent Star Wars TV shows, with the exception of the first season of The Mandalorian, have been met with criticism from fans, with some attributing it to review bombing, while others point to issues with the writing and unfamiliarity with the franchise among the show’s creators. This raises concerns for the future of the franchise and the need to balance fan expectations with creative freedom.
Disney Strikes Back on Blogger Star Wars Rant
Disney filed a copyright claim against a four-hour YouTube video by Jenny Nicholson, a prominent nerd culture YouTuber, in which she gave a critical review of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel, leading to a discussion about the impact of such claims on content creators and the eventual closure of the hotel.
Filoni Fails: Acolyte Writer Blames for Star Wars Low
The highly anticipated Star Wars TV series, The Acolyte, has received a dismal 14% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the worst-rated Star Wars television series of all time and surpassing the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special; the show’s writer has subtly placed the blame on Dave Filoni, a prominent figure in the Star Wars universe, for the decline in quality, sparking controversy and discussion among fans.
Bryce Dallas Howard Wants to be Scifi’s Next Big Director
Bryce Dallas Howard, known for her work on the Star Wars franchise, has expressed interest in directing Star Trek and has praised Terry Matalas’ work on Star Trek: Picard, with her next directorial project being an episode of the upcoming Star Wars: Skeleton Crew series, following in the footsteps of her father Ron Howard.
Acolyte’s R&B Soundtrack Reminds Us of ‘Star Wars Disco’
Star Wars has a distinct musical style that has been carried on by composers such as Kevin Kiner, John Powell, and Michael Giacchino in spinoffs like Rogue One and Clone Wars, but with the release of “The Power of Two” by Victoria Monét for the upcoming series The Acolyte, the franchise has now incorporated popular musicians, marking a shift in its musical direction.
Star Wars Isn’t Scifi: The Acolyte Edition
The Acolyte, the latest Star Wars project, has received positive reactions but has also faced criticism online, with some valid concerns regarding the story and execution, while others misunderstand the essence of Star Wars as a fantasy rather than science fiction, as creator George Lucas intended, and thus allowing for the suspension of disbelief and the creation of a more exciting and cinematic experience based on space serials, with elements such as sound in space, lightsabers, and sandworms, all defying real science, and with the franchise’s focus on space wizards and magic, rather than following real science and technology.