The Mandalorian and Grogu
The Mandalorian and Grogu has hit the cinemas. The Mandalorian. And Grogu. This is what Disney have reduced the mighty Star Wars franchise to: a guy in a helmet (the actor himself not under the helmet most of the time, and dubbing in his lines later) and a little green puppet. The first season of The Mandalorian was solid but unspectacular and written much like an adventure game. Go here. Do this. Get reward. Now go here. Some episodes, that’s pretty much all the Mandalorian did. The Mandalorian himself wasn’t that interesting a character. They traded off Boba Fett’s mystique to give us somebody similar, but with a more relatable code of ethics. In…
Old vs New: Star Wars Prequels vs Sequels
The Star Wars Prequels are generally reviled. The Sequels, on the other hand, polarize fans. For most, though, it’s a case of diminishing returns. Many loved The Force Awakens, are divided over The Last Jedi, and most agree The Rise of Skywalker is a mess. I think they’re all terrible. I don’t believe the Prequels are great movies, but they do have great moments. They also have great Star Wars moments. The Sequels don’t have any. I can easily find a handful in each of the Prequels. For example, when Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are trying to get through the door to accost the Trade Federation leaders in The Phantom Menace:…