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”.
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“The Bad Batch” – Season 2 [REVIEW]
After nearly a year and a half of waiting, the Bad Batch’s journey continues with a second season. The first season for me was somewhat mixed, but I was intrigued about where it would go. Now that The Empire has destroyed Kamino, it’s clear that the clone’s service has come to an end.
Ending an Era: Ahsoka Must Die
No matter how much we love these characters, there always comes a time to say goodbye and let them rest.
What is Bo Katan’s Age in “The Mandalorian”?
To see Katee Sackhoff finally don the beskar in live action was a dream come true to both the fans and the actress herself. There is, however, one problem with incorporating Katee in her role in live-action: her age.
The Aliens Star Wars Wants You to Forget
The universe of Star Wars is a big galaxy with millions of sentient species. No doubt some races have traits, whether physical or cultural, that may mimic our own. It is also true that in a galaxy that has been predominantly run by humans, aliens have profited in a variety of commerce. In a way, the galaxy of Star Wars in the prequel era is a perfect allegory for how diversity can both enrich and divide a civilization if there are no shared common values. So what’s the controversy? For those who don’t know, when the Star Wars prequels were released
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
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Remaking “1984” for the Modern Era – “Welcome to 2084” [DREAMCAST]
For those who skipped their middle school required readings, 1984 is set in an alternate “future” where technology and fanatical leftwing politics combine to create a totalitarian state built on blind obedience and oppression.
“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.
The Most “Average” Films of 2022
Despite theaters returning to pre-pandemic capacity, box office reception has been lacking overall this year. While we still had thrilling experiences like Top Gun: Maverick and Avatar: The Way of Water, the overall draw to the theater has been lower and lower over the past few years. Unfortunately, this leaves us in a position where we, as a media blog, are unable to actually put together a “best” list for 2022, and are ultimately forced to only rank the “average”-est films of the year. Part of those reasons could be due to franchise fatigue, and when a movie does become
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.