Echoes from the Empire: Why Star Wars Needs Character-Driven Stories

The space battles, lightsaber duels, and exotic aliens of Star Wars never fail to dazzle us. But the true magic of Star Wars lies in its characters. This is why I belive Star Wars needs character-driven stories. Andor and Ahsoka Show the Power of Intimate Character Journey Recent Star Wars…

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Songs That Connected: A Weekly Deep Dive into Music That Resonated With Me

For a while now, I’ve been posting a song of the day on Facebook every week. Usually, the song made the biggest impression on me that day. Sometimes, the song of the day has a deeper meaning. Either way, these are songs that connected with me in some way. While…

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Classic Sci-Fi Stars at FAN EXPO New Orleans 2024!

Some of the biggest classic sci-fi stars are joining the FAN EXPO New Orleans 2024 guest list, coming January 5-7, to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Any fan of Terminators, Robocops, starships, Evil Queens, and more won’t miss this convention for lovers of retro sci-fi. Sarah Connor Returns Linda…

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Mo Willems’ Books: Bringing Families Together Through Laughter

In our family of three, one of our greatest shared joys is reading the imaginative and hilarious children’s books written and illustrated by Mo Willems. Our 5-year-old daughter adores everything she’s read by him, especially his series featuring Gerald the Elephant and Piggie. But her hands-down favorite is ‘I Really…

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Get Ready for Epic Family Fun at FAN EXPO New Orleans 2024!

Parents, start preparing the kids – FAN EXPO New Orleans is returning January 5th-7th, 2024, for an epic weekend of pop culture entertainment the whole family will love! Prominent Actors for the Grown-Up Nerds For us elders, the guest list is incredible. Mallrats icon Jason Lee will be there, and…

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Exploring The Rebellion’s Origins: A Star Wars Andor Review

Let’s face it: Disney’s take on the Star Wars franchise has been a mixed bag, with some highs and lows. While the trilogy got off to a strong start, thanks to JJ Abrams’ direction on The Force Awakens, the subsequent films suffered from some of the mystery boxes set up…

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