As readers of the Harry Potter books know, wizards and witches travel far and wide to Mr. Ollivander’s shop to get their wands. These wands complete the magician and enable their powers to manifest. Yet, the magic is not vested in the wand. That comes from the magical person. Given these inherent magical abilities, a …
Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader worked together to rule the Star Wars galaxy. Once Anakin transformed into Vader, Palpatine made sure to use Vader and his powers of the Force to subdue the Rebellion. Yet, the two had underlying tensions that came to fruition in Return of the Jedi. One disagreement was over Vader’s lightsaber. …
Many people remember Jar Jar Binks as the annoying character that almost sank Star Wars. Binks appeared in the first prequel movie, and most audiences did not like him. Yet, when Star Wars fans speculated about Binks being a Sith in disguise, Jar Jar became a more interesting character. Instead of a bumbling fool, Binks …
In the movies, Darth Vader was loyal to the Emperor..until Vader threw him into the reactor shaft. His service to Palpatine ended there. That may be the moment Star Wars fans remember Vader not following the Emperor’s orders. Yet, in the Star Wars comics, Vader showed disloyalty earlier. Read more to find out about the …
If we asked a Star Wars fan which character had the best lines, the answer would most likely be Darth Vader. Many of his quotes are threatening and reflect his power. Others are insightful or humorous. From the first Star Wars movie, Vader captivated us with his presence and words. Read more below to find …
You may have heard about the backlash against the Star Wars sequels. Fans and critics alike expressed disappointment about these three films. Some criticism focused on the story, others on the characters. What if changes were made to these films to improve them? Read more below to find out about 5 alternative directions for the …
One of the most pivotal scenes in Star Wars happened in Revenge of the Sith. Mace Windu battled Palpatine and beat him. The Emperor could have been defeated right then, but Anakin Skywalker intervened. Star Wars fans know this scene, and how it leads to the rise of the Empire. Yet, what if Mace Windu …
In Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, audiences witnessed the demise of Count Dooku. After he fought Anakin and Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin subdued and killed Dooku at Chancellor Palpatine’s command. This scene was a turning point for the Sith’s rise and the launching of the Emperor’s plans. It was a pivotal moment that …
In The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars fans may remember seeing Luke Skywalker’s face inside Darth Vader’s helmet. This brief scene happened while Luke was training to confront Vader and gave audiences a fearful prospect. Could Luke have turned to the Dark Side and become the new Darth Vader? If so, what would that mean …
Star Wars is an uplifting and heroic tale of good versus evil. The Light Side prevails over the Dark. The Jedi take on the Sith. We may remember Luke Skywalker holding out against the Emperor and saving his father, Darth Vader, or audiences may think of Rey and a rise of a new hope. Yet, …