Star Wars Themes in the Star Wars Rebels Finale and The Last Jedi
Two months after The Last Jedi premiered in theaters, the Star Wars Rebels animated series broadcast the final seven episodes
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The Shared Themes of Black Panther and The Last Jedi
Released two months apart and each grossing more than $600 million at the U.S. domestic box office alone, The Last
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Rey At Risk Revisited: The Danger Signs From The Last Jedi
After the release of The Force Awakens, Rey immediately took her place as one of the top-tier fan-favorite characters in
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Skywalker At Risk: Serial Storytelling and Brand Value
The contemporary entertainment industry – not only movies and television, but also prose fiction, comics, and gaming – sometimes finds
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The Last Jedi and the Hero’s Journey – Part Four: Kylo Ren
In this series, we analyze the use of the Hero’s Journey framework in The Last Jedi to advance the story
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Leia At Risk Revisited: The Stakes After The Last Jedi
If Carrie Fisher had lived to see the conversations sparked by #MeToo and #TimesUp unfold across social media and public
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The Last Jedi and the Hero’s Journey – Part Three: Luke
In this series, we analyze the use of the Hero’s Journey framework in The Last Jedi to advance the story
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The Last Jedi and the Hero’s Journey – Part Two: Finn
In this series, we analyze the use of the Hero’s Journey framework in The Last Jedi to advance the story
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The Last Jedi and the Hero’s Journey – Part One: Rey
In launching the Sequel Trilogy, The Force Awakens drew heavily on the two opening films that preceded it. Visually, thematically,
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The Problems With Rey Random: A Storytelling Analysis
In the months leading up to the release of The Last Jedi, Star Wars fans wondered whether the film would
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