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    If you are like us you’re anxiously awaiting the release of the ninth and final film in the core Star Wars series. It’s bittersweet: the culmination of a landmark pop culture event that has spanned over forty years, and the end of an era. There will never be another Skywalker major motion picture release - at least, not one that draws so heavily from and builds on the original story first introduced in A New Hope. Whether you plan to go see the movie on opening night or wait and watch it in the comfort of your own...

  Sure, being the Greatest of All Time in the Star Wars universe is no small feat. You’ve got to compete with the likes of Han Solo, Chewbacca, Rey, and the entire Skywalker clan. But the new Disney+ series the Mandalorian has us convinced. There’s a new G.O.A.T. in town and he is rivaling even C3PO and R2-D2 for our undying love.   Note: minor spoilers for the first three episodes of The Mandalorian ahead.  He Has the Force  The force isn’t used on just any old day in the Star Wars universe. Jedis, Sith Lords, and force sensitives wield...

   Picking the best three villains of the Star Wars universe is almost impossible. Sure, the top spot is pretty much clinched by the most famous villain in cinema history. But the other two spots could go to so many great candidates: Captain Phasma, Emperor Palpatine, Kylo Ren, Jabba the Hut, General Grievous, and more. Here are our top three and why we love to hate them - but, as you’ll see, every member of our top three has a redeeming quality or two.   Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader  Darth Vader is the quintessential villain. He is mysterious, yet...

  Cinema today is in the golden age of sequels, reboots, spinoffs, and shared universes. If you’ve been paying any attention to pop culture at all in the past few months, you know that Mulan, Indiana Jones, and - wait for it - the Little Mermaid are all getting remakes or live action reboots in 2020. Here’s why one of our more recent favorites, the beloved Moana, should get a sequel (or maybe a live action reboot? Is the world ready?) too.   Moana Tells it Like it Is  Moana isn’t afraid to share her emotions loudly and proudly, even...

      Have you been thinking about hosting a holiday party this year, but waffling every time you almost commit and send out an email or set up a Facebook event? That’s understandable - holiday parties are overwhelming even when you’re not the one hosting them. And now, holiday parties are so much more than singing a few carols and exchanging fruitcake. They are full-on extravaganzas with white elephant gift exchanges and costume contests and fanfare of all sorts. (Anyone ever had to dress up as each of the twelve separate items and characters during a group rendition of...