December 31st, 20170131Two paths. Two possibilities present themselves, each with the promise of immeasurable delights. One path steeped in tradition; one a new and exciting undertaking. Which to choose? Which to choose? A bit earlier this month, Coffee With Kenobi put forth the inviting temptation to accompany our very own media specialist, Lisa D., to...
December 23rd, 20171157Fans didn’t need to look far for Star Wars content in 2017. From television to books, comics, and movies, Star Wars adventures were found in abundance. Plus, Star Wars debuted new ways to engage with the galaxy far, far away with the introduction of Star Wars Destinies and Battle Front II. Indeed, Star Wars provided fans with an...
December 12th, 20170296Official Synopsis: Features a Foreword by John Boyega Just in time for the next blockbuster, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, this unique and beautifully designed compendium with removable features traces one of the franchise’s most iconic characters—the stormtrooper—from initial development through all nine Star Wars movies to their...
November 10th, 20171129In which two fans -- or possibly two sides of my own brain -- debate which of the new crop of movies is better: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, or Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens POINT: Rogue One is better than The Force Awakens. COUNTERPOINT: How can you even possibly say that? POINT: Rogue One has a beginning,...
October 25th, 20173233*Spoiler warning: This review contains spoilers for the Star Wars Rebels episode “In the Name of the Rebellion.” With a return to the sequel trilogy era in the form of The Last Jedi on the horizon, it becomes only natural to wonder about the place of Rogue One (a standalone story) in the cultural zeitgeist. In many ways, this...
September 27th, 20172116Star Wars, since its inception, has had an affinity with trios and more commonly trilogies. Recently while listening to some audiobooks at work (how lucky am I?) I realized just how many trilogies of Star Wars material appear together and are able to be put together. Obviously there are the original trilogy, prequel trilogy, and now...
September 18th, 20176242It started with the Death Star, with the jolt that went through me the first time I saw it over the horizon of the then still unfamiliar Scarif. I couldn’t quite push the image from my mind. Immediately, I knew that things would shift in the Star Wars galaxy with the release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story; I didn’t yet know that for...
September 16th, 2017167The more things change, the more things stay the same. Aside from the fact I never have been a huge fan of using such a vague word as “thing”, I always have been rather amazed at the truth behind this simple adage. Shouldn’t it stand to reason that change brings about ... well, change ... thus “things” don’t stay the same?...
September 14th, 20172155Core Worlds Couture With Jay Krebs Welcome back to another edition of Core Worlds Couture! This week, its a two-for-one-deal: a review and a jewelry tutorial! A few weeks ago, I was searching for some simple porg merch - namely a badge-pin to add to my ever-growing collection - and I ran across a re-tweeted post in Twitter from @My...
August 27th, 2017175Force Friday II is less than a week away. It is a time of much rejoicing for Star Wars fans world-wide. It is our first chance to see what sort of secrets await us this upcoming December when we flock to the theater to see The Last Jedi. What else is it about this event that gets all so hot and heavy? They're only toys after all.......
