There can be little doubt that Emperor Palpatine is one of the greatest villains in all of cinema. Everything from his hooded robes, his devious voice, to his ability to summon lightning, his debut in Return of the Jedi was one of the most memorable moments in the original trilogy. The prequels expanded the character even further, showing us a different side of the character. Palpatine is a master of duality: on one hand, the hooded, sinister figure who pulls the strings from the shadows, often appearing only as a hologram. On the other hand, his public facade is that
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Does This Belong in Star Wars?
Intro In the months leading up to Andor Season 2, fans were cautiously optimistic. After all, Andor Season 1 had been universally praised by critics and audiences alike for its complex characters, mature storytelling, and unflinching exploration of morality. But there was also worry — after Disney’s mishandling of The Mandalorian Season 3, and the utter dud that was The Acolyte, some feared Andor could lose the edge that made it special. Thankfully, those fears were unfounded. Season 2 has once again delivered with complex writing, worldbuilding, cinematography, and rich characters backed by fantastic performances. Like an HBO series that
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Kitty Hawk – A Wright Brothers Movie [DREAMCAST]
This article will delve into the ideas for a Wright Brothers movie. Most importantly, we’ll find the right actors for the role.
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”.
“Bloody Roses” – Wars of the Roses TV Series Pitch / Dreamcast
Long before George R.R. Martin dreamed of Westeros, there was a very real medieval family feud between the King and his noble houses. It was the 15th century, the land was Britannia, and the conflict was The Wars of the Roses.
What is a Weirwood Tree doing in the Red Keep?
In HBO’s House of the Dragon, one notable set piece that plays host to many important scenes and character dialogue is a weirwood tree planted in the middle of the Red Keep. Hardcore fans who only watched the original Game of Thrones run may find it odd that this seemingly heretical idol is left standing in the middle of King’s Landing.
Monsters We Met: The Most Underrated Paleo Documentary You Need To See
Considering that our distant ancestors encountered beasts, it is miraculous how humans arose to be the dominant species on the planet. However, there is no doubt that our ascension came at the cost of other species. One paleo-documentary that really hits this home is the miniseries Monsters We Met.
The 10 Episodes of Dogfights that Need to be Made
From 2006 to 2009, when The History Channel was in its prime, it released Dogfights.
History Resurgent – The Rise of the Streaming Services
Despite no longer finding a mass appeal in Hollywood proper, the Historical Epic genre maybe finding a new place on streaming services.
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The Last Duel [REVIEW]
This might be one of Ridley Scott’s best films to have come out in a long time. No doubt he was assisted a lot by the writing that Affleck Damon and Nicole Holofcener have provided with real complex characters and a strong foundation to support it