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Andor (2022– )

Andor has some of the most intelligent writing I've seen in a television show. Exhibit A:

[10/10 · 23 November 2022]

"Everyone has their own rebellion" -Vel Sartha E5

"The axe forgets, but the tree remembers" -Arvel Skeen E5

"The Empire has no moral boundaries, why should we not take hold of every chance we can? Let them see how an insurgency adapts." -Karis Nemik E6

"Has anyone ever made a weapon that wasn't used?" -Luthen Rael E7

"I'll be thinking about you all the time." -Cassian "Well... that's just love." -Maarva Andor E7

"Oppression breeds rebellion" -Luthen Rael E8

"Can one ever be too agressive in preserving order?" -Syril Karn E9

"Let's call it... War." -Saw Gerrera E9

"Power doesn't panic." -Cassian Andor E10

"I burned my life to make a sunrise I know I'll never see!" -Luthen Rael E10

"I'm condemned to use the tools of my enemy - to defeat them." -Luthen Rael E10

"The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear." -Karis Nemik E12

"There is a wound that won't heal at the center of the galaxy. There is a darkness reaching like rust into everything around us. We let it grow, and now it's here. It's here, and it's not visiting anymore. It wants to stay." -Maarva Andor E12.

Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)

Have you ever heard the tragedy of Darth Kennedy the unwise?

[4/10 · 26 June 2022]

My problems with Disney Star Wars stem primarily from one person - Kathleen Kennedy.

I'm guessing some of you have heard that the original script for this show was scrapped because it was too 'bleak.' And that baffles me. This is supposed to be the most depressing time in Star Wars history and she didn't want it to be too downbeat. Give me a break. The original writer also shared that his script was related to Job in the bible. He loses everything, but he remains faithful. To me, that sounds like an intriguing premise, and it fits perfectly with Kenobi's character at this point in his life. We get flashes of Obi Wan being in a broken state, but they're brief.

We instead got 4 episodes of a little girl getting rescued. Don't even get me started on the chase scene. Oh yeah and frequent nonsensical breaking of the canon. And then we have Reva. She was pointless. The Second Sister in Fallen Order was miles better. And guess what? She was also a woman of color. The difference is she had good writing!!

Another thing that really ticks me off - Kathleen Kennedy said that there shouldn't be authentic John Williams Star Wars music in the 3rd episode because it would feel too cinematic. What the actual f? Too cinematic?? We finally got authentic music, but only in the last episode. I just can't fathom the ideas this woman has. I am not in any way cut out to be the president of Lucasfilm, but you're telling me there is no one better than this woman?

I mostly enjoyed everything with Kenobi and Vader, and that's really the only reason to watch this show.

I know there are some who really enjoyed this show and that's perfectly fine! I enjoyed enough of it too. But what i want is a Star Wars story written by someone who cares. Not by someone who wants to check boxes.

That's my rant for the day.

Obi-Wan Kenobi: Part IV (2022) Season 1, Episode 4

I've been liking the show so far, but this one is pretty undefendable

[4/10 · 9 June 2022]

Star wars is in the wrong hands. This episode was so LAZY.

What i didn't like (no particular order): Reva is insufferable. I'm sorry, but she has no depth. I don't care about her at all.

Vader should have destroyed Reva. He doesnt let things go that easily.

The directing seems off.

The effects feel cheap.

Leia has been in the show too long. I like her actress, but the whole show has consisted of obi rescuing her and that's it.

The interrogation scene wasn't the best.

Call me sir. Give me a break.

Why are we mourning this pilot who had 2 seconds of screen time?

What i liked about this episode:

Ewan McGregor

That's it folks.

Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

No BS, just straight action, heart and acting

[10/10 · 8 June 2022]

Just got back from my second viewing. Fantastic movie. I haven't felt this satisfied coming out of a movie in a while. It still baffles me how they filmed this.

The action isn't the only great thing about this movie. It actually makes you care about the characters.

This is what happens when the creators care about a movie!