Ever since the character of Ahsoka Tano was introduced, fans have wondered what Ahsoka would look like in live-action. Creating live-action characters out of cartoons is a challenge of its own, but the recent “Mando-verse” series of Star Wars shows reveals that it can be done.
Category: Editorial
How “House of the Dragon” Succeeded Where “Rings of Power” Failed – Portrayal of its Heroines
HOTD and ROP have a lot in common – they are both prequels to acclaimed franchises, display females in prominent roles, and cover extensive time periods. As both of these franchises were airing at roughly the same time, this has naturally led to comparisons. Of course, the biggest question came: “Which show did it better?”
Did “Oppenheimer” Really Need an “R” Rating?
The line between the MPAA’s R and PG-13 ratings has been a critical factor in the production of mainstream films over the past several decades. When it comes to the genre of historical drama, there is an even deeper debate as to how much “R-rated” content you should include without losing its message.
7 Simple Changes That Would Fix the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy
It’s been over four years since the Star Wars sequel trilogy concluded. This has led to some severe contention in the Star Wars community regarding what would have happened if moments in this trilogy had happened differently.
The Biggest Problem with Jedi Survivor (Isn’t What You Think)
One lingering problem prevents us from declaring Jedi Survivor a complete 10/10 masterpiece: it’s final boss battle
The “Cleopatra” Controversy – Netflix Wants Your Attention Again
While it may not be accurate to portray Cleopatra as entirely “white” (she was Greek from a time long before the Caucasians pushed through Europe) but she certainly wasn’t sub-saharan African, which is what we typically refer to today as “black”.
Why Did Fans Take Issue with Diversity in “Rings of Power”?
It is much easier to accuse the fandom of shallow racism than actually trying to understand their criticisms. Since The Rings of Power was announced, there has been much speculation as to how the series would handle portraying Middle Earth’s past since Amazon only has the rights to a very narrow portion of the timeline. In one sense, this has given the filmmakers a large amount of “creative freedom” to explore a relatively unknown era in the franchise. However, the creativity espoused by the filmmakers has been rubbing some Lord of the Rings fans the wrong way. One of the
“Andor” and the Theme of Sacrifice
Until Andor, there was never a deep exploration of the theme of sacrifice. That is, actually exploring the personal cost every character paid, beyond just their own lives.
How a Score Can Ruin a Great Film – The Biggest Problem with All Quiet on the Western Front
Based on the 1929 book by German WWI veteran Erich Maria Remarque, All Quiet on the Western Front (All Quiet for short) paints a gripping story of everyday trench life during The Great War from the German perspective. It is a horrific tale of how a brotherhood of patriots can be withered down one by one until they are eliminated by war.
The Tragedy of King Viserys I
Viserys is by far the best character of the first season of HotD. This is one of those characters that has left the audience with so many conflicting feelings.