Tag: The Force Awakens

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    Lucy Maggs

    Star Wars: The Force Awakens – The Ignored Problems

    I know, I know, this film and franchise has been spoken of to death. However, now that the backlash and conflict has died down after the divisive film that was The Rise of Skywalker (2019), I think it is worth looking back on some red flags presented much earlier on. The Force Awakens (2015) was […]

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    Alice Fortt

    In Criticism: Star Wars: The Force Awakens

    Alice Fortt picks apart the nostalgia-fuelled reboot of the Star Wars franchise.

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    David Mitchell-Baker

    Controversy Strikes Back: The Problem with Fandom

    In this era of fan vs fan and the controversial developments among some beloved franchises, Film Editor David examines the issues with fan culture.

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    Christian Wise

    In Defence of Star Wars: The Force Awakens

    Christian Wise presents the defence case for the first instalment of Star Wars’ sequel trilogy.

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    Ali Treanor

    A Star Wars Padawan: Entering The Universe With The Force Awakens

    Ali Treanor discusses the battle between fans of the original and prequel series’, and what becoming a fan after Episode VII is like.

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    Charlotte Colombo

    Realism in Star Wars: Why Rey isn’t a ‘Mary-Sue’

    Charlotte Colombo discusses the gender-related problem behind the criticism towards female protagonist Rey.

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    David Mitchell-Baker

    Star Wars: Episode IX – Who should take over as director?

    With the news that Colin Trevorrow has left Star Wars: Episode IX, Film Editor David looks into some potential candidates to takeover the role.

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    David Mitchell-Baker

    Star Wars: Episode VIII title revealed

    The Eighth addition to the main Star Wars saga hits cinemas in December 2017.

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    Robert Pratley

    Carrie Fisher dies aged 60

    The star was best known for her iconic role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise.

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    David Mitchell-Baker

    Is Star Wars just conventional cinema?

    Writer David examines why and how Star Wars could be seen as both conventional and non-conventional cinema.

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    David Mitchell-Baker

    Review: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

    Writer David reviews the first spin-off movie from the Star Wars universe – Rogue One.

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    Eleanor Joyce

    The Wackiest Corners of Star Wars’ Expanded Universe

    With the new Star Wars films rendering much of the old expanded universe obsolete, writer Eleanor Joyce gives her verdict on the strangest content to have been licensed by George Lucas.

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    Camilla Cassidy

    Sound of Cinema: The Star Wars Franchise

    Writer Millie looks at the iconic Star Wars soundtrack, and its lasting effect it has had over the last 40 years.

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    Laura Woodhouse

    Actor In Focus: Felicity Jones

    Ahead of the highly anticipated release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, writer Laura takes a look at the life and career of Felicity Jones.