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.
Category: Editorial
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.
The Disillusion and Fall of Count Dooku
On October 26, 2022, Disney Plus released a six-episode anthology of shorts with their animated series: Tales of the Jedi. The segments that have gotten the most attention are the segments following the fall of Count Dooku.
Diversity in Fantasy – Why Race Truly Doesn’t Matter in Fairy Tales
The driving force of our argument is that fairy tales don’t lend themselves to the same standards of consistency as semi-historical works or even high fantasy. That is, fairy tales have no lore.
How to Incorporate Diversity in Fantasy Works
This controversy – as to what role we choose to incorporate diversity in fantasy – is very thin between legitimate criticism of one’s art and blatant bigotry.
Exactly What is the Galactic Republic? A Constitutional Analysis
But what form of government was this Galactic Republic, exactly?
Who Exactly is “The Enemy” in Top Gun: Maverick?
The identity of the “rogue nation” they fight was never important – the core of Top Gun was always the characters and the action.
The Surprisingly Deep Politics of Star Wars: The Clone Wars
One element that distinguishes Star Wars: The Clone Wars from other animated shows was its heavy focus on the political theater of war, dividing fans upon its release.
The Problem with Converting Animated Characters into Live-Action
Bringing an animated character to live-action has always been a challenge, but not impossible. More thought and care should be taken to re-capture the look and feel of the original character while not undermining the writing that made fans care for them in the first place.