‘Maul – Shadow Lord’ Excels in Characterization but Lacks in Plot

Jack Weynand • April 12, 2026

The Star Wars franchise had been on hiatus throughout 2026 so far, but it finally returned with the animated series 'Maul – Shadow Lord.'

Sexual Chocolate’s Big Show ‘Step Wars: Rhythm Awakens’ Brings the Force

Vivienne Woodard • February 16, 2025

Despite Valentine’s Day plans and a late-night hockey game against a Massachusetts rival, Friday night found Robsham Theater at full capacity for Sexual Chocolate’s annual Big Show.

‘The Bad Batch’ Showcases Freedom and Identity in Final Season

Reagan Marino • February 25, 2024

The premiere of 'The Bad Batch' season three marks the beginning of the end for the infamous Clone Force 99.

Weynand: The Force Isn’t With ‘The Mandalorian’ Season Three

Jack Weynand • April 9, 2023

The Star Wars franchise new releases rely on filler episodes and fail to emphasize the central relationship between Mando and Grogu.

Why Female Protagonists Like Rey Aren’t As Feminist As You Think

Evelyn Knouse • February 28, 2022

I find it extremely necessary to start this off with the fact that I am a woman. This piece is not me trying to be sexist or say that women shouldn’t be protagonists. In fact, I want to prove to you...

In Defense of the Prequels

Evelyn Knouse • February 6, 2022

The Star Wars prequel trilogy is often remembered for its disastrous special effects, horrible writing, and the atrocity that was Jar Jar Binks. And yeah, it should be remembered for these things, but...

‘Solo’ Manages to Stand Alone, Despite Slight Missteps

Jacob Schick • May 25, 2018

'Solo: A Star Wars Story' does a good job telling the origin story of beloved 'Star Wars' character Han Solo while avoiding many of the pitfalls of typical origin movies.

Summer on the Silver Screen

arts • May 2, 2018

From 'Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again' to 'Christopher Robin,' this summer is expecting to see an onslaught of highly-anticipated movies.

Disney Eschews Quality for Merchandise in ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’

Caleb Griego • December 16, 2017

Star Wars: The Last Jedi brings a strong movie to the franchise, but carries with it a desire for merchandising and the increased Disney control of media.

Learning From Our Heroes

Lucia Madero • November 5, 2017

"Yet, whenever I remember these characters, I remember the way they all saw each other’s essence, each other’s worth. I remember their qualities and virtues."

Embracing the Stigmatized Ways of the Nerd

Isabella Dow • April 5, 2017

It's easy to stigmatize genres that one may not wholeheartedly embrace, but acknowledging our own nerd tendencies and accepting those of others would be better for everyone.

Holding Out Hope for ‘Rogue One’ and the Future of ‘Star Wars’

Chris Fuller • October 26, 2016

While fans and critics of the sci-fi series are rethinking their initial reactions to 'The Force Awakens,' one fans holds onto the hope that the future of the series is still in the right hands.