Category: Movies

Canon Novel Review: Last Shot

Posted on April 21, 2018October 30, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

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Last Shot, written by Daniel José Older, is a Han and Lando novel which covers distinct, but connected eras of their lives, with very loose ties to Solo: A Star Wars Story mixed in for good measure. Older’s prose is exhilarating, funny, and earnest, capturing Han, Lando, and the various supporting characters in organic, interesting ways, and he manages to keep the focus on the characters while raising the stakes of their adventures, all of which make Last Shot my favorite novel of the new canon since Bloodline. Continue reading “Canon Novel Review: Last Shot” →

Canon Comic Review: Poe Dameron #26

Posted on April 18, 2018January 6, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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Poe Dameron #26 provides readers with the first glimpse post-The Last Jedi, as Poe, Rey, and Finn pass the time on the Millennium Falcon by hearing Poe’s journey through the recent sequel trilogy films, all of which means “The Awakening” is off to a splendid start that’ll have fans grinning from ear to ear. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Poe Dameron #26” →

Buckle Up, Baby, the Solo: A Star Wars Story Trailer is Here!

Posted on April 8, 2018May 26, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

Solo: A Star Wars Story‘s full trailer dropped today, providing us a glimpse at more of the things we all love and will soon grow to love, like more Wookiees, Lando, L3-37, Qi’ra, Han, the Falcon…and I’m just scratching the surface of this fun looking movie. Check out the theatrical poster and some various thoughts about the trailer below! Continue reading “Buckle Up, Baby, the Solo: A Star Wars Story Trailer is Here!” →

Double the Excerpts: Last Shot and Thrawn – Alliances (UPDATED)

Posted on March 24, 2018May 26, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

The two currently announced adult novels, Last Shot and Thrawn: Alliances, recently got some revealing and exciting excerpts. Head below for the details! UPDATED 4/6/18: There’s a second excerpt for Last Shot as the novel’s release draws closer! Continue reading “Double the Excerpts: Last Shot and Thrawn – Alliances (UPDATED)” →

Canon Novel Review: The Last Jedi

Posted on March 16, 2018March 29, 2018 by Chris

Adaptations of the Star Wars films are a fact of life, starting back in 1976 with Star Wars by Alan Dean Foster. Though most adaptations are mostly passable, that trend changed with Revenge of the Sith by Matthew Stover. The Last Jedi‘s novelization stands tall as one of the best adaptations of all, taking a great film and making it so much richer and beautiful.

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Solo News Roundup: Book/Comic Tie-ins, EW Cover Story, and Merchandising

Posted on February 16, 2018May 26, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

Once the teaser trailer dropped after the Super Bowl, the Solo: A Star Wars Story media blitz was ready to kick into high gear. We got the first details on the film from the usual suspect, an Entertainment Weekly cover story, then some of the toys were revealed, and finally the literature tie-ins, including books and comics were announced. Check out all the news in one, convenient spot below! Continue reading “Solo News Roundup: Book/Comic Tie-ins, EW Cover Story, and Merchandising” →

Solo: A Star Wars Story Teaser Trailer Arrives in Style

Posted on February 5, 2018May 26, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

Whether you’ve been patient as a Jedi or screaming into that secret red phone in your home with a direct line to Kathleen Kennedy, the wait for a Solo: A Star Wars Story footage is over! Good Morning America debuted the teaser trailer, after a 45 second teaser the night before, which shows off the movie’s style, both through its visuals and wardrobe. Check below for the Super Bowl ad, character posters, stills, and some assorted musings on the teaser trailer. Continue reading “Solo: A Star Wars Story Teaser Trailer Arrives in Style” →

Canon Comic Review: The Last Jedi – DJ: Most Wanted

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

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The Last Jedi – DJ: Most Wanted is a one-shot comic which gives us a peek into what the titular character was up to before Finn and Rose find him in one of Canto Bight’s prisons, and while fun, it won’t change your perceptions of the character. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The Last Jedi – DJ: Most Wanted” →

Canon Novel Review: Canto Bight

Posted on January 3, 2018August 17, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

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Released at the beginning of December, as part of the “Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi” initiative, Canto Bight is a novella collection that gives readers a peek into the new casino location seen in the film. The four novellas, written by Saladin Ahmed, Mira Grant, Rae Carson, and John Jackson Miller, all paint the casino world of Cantonica as “Space Vegas,” in various thrilling, funny, and dark ways. Continue reading “Canon Novel Review: Canto Bight” →

The Last Jedi and a New Hope

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Head Butler Ryan

Everything in The Last Jedi leads to hope being straight up strangled, stabbed in the back, forced to drink green milk directly from a Thala-siren, and left for dead, not just for its characters, but for the audience as well. And it might be my favorite thematic aspect of the film. But don’t worry, neither The Last Jedi nor I are soulless and evil, because this desecration of hope leads into its brilliant resurrection by the very end. Let’s take a look. Continue reading “The Last Jedi and a New Hope” →