Send in the Clones
Two weeks without The Clone Wars is finally over. I took the downtime to stick in my Season Three Blu-Ray and enjoy some of last year’s magic.
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He’s Alive!
The news breaking yesterday was not subtle – Darth Maul Lives!
Read moreThinking Big About Snubfighters: More X-wings In My Star Wars, Please!
So what’s the future of X-wings in Star Wars? Could it be that the old faithful fans might have things to look forward to in the future? A fangirl can wish…
Read moreTwelve Reasons to Watch Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Last week, Lex offered a look at the contrasting paths of TCW and the EU in recent years and encouraged everyone to give TCW at try, even if you might be skeptical that you’ll like the show the way we were originally too. This week, I thought I’d offer another round of encouragement to watch TCW if you’re not already a loyal viewer. I’ve praised TCW extensively in previous blogs, so I’ll keep this short and sweet.
Read moreWhy Branding Matters
If you’ve worked in a large corporate setting, then the term “brand cop” will mean something to you.
Read moreDoes Slave Leia Weaken or Empower Women?
It’s not surprising that Slave Leia gets drawn into the mix when discussing sex appeal, objectification, and female geeks.
Read moreThe Fairy Tale Princess In Empire Strikes Back: Why Leia Is The Gold Standard For Strong Female Heroines
Part of what makes the Star Wars movies fun to rewatch – there was a marathon on Spike TV again this past weekend – is that there are always new gems to be discovered.
Read moreCan Luke Skywalker Avoid Character Apocalypse? Follow-up to Luke Skywalker Must Die
In May, my blog post Luke Skywalker Must Die generated a lot of discussion within the fandom, and even caught
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Happy Day for FatherGeeks Everywhere!
This FANgirl wishes her dad a big huge virtual hug on Father’s Day.
Read moreKilling My Hero, Braving the Unknown, and Giving the ForceCast Cooties
So the month of May might just go down in my personal history books as a win. Shuttle launch, Star Wars Weekends, Celebration VI announcements, lots of great season-ending finales for my favorite television shows, Legacy: War #6… And that isn’t even the real highlights yet!
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