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obi-wan kenobi bisexual

Why ‘Star Wars’ fans are arguing about Obi-Wan Kenobi’s sexuality

Some fans believe a new novel confirms that Obi-Wan is bisexual - but it's a bit more complicated than that.

On Jul 28, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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star wars obi-wan the volume

The problem with Disney’s new ‘Star Wars’ VFX technology, ‘The Volume’

'Obi-Wan Kenobi' and 'The Mandalorian' rely on this innovative replacement for greenscreen—but it has some obvious downsides.

On Jun 29, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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obi-wan finale review

The ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ finale brings a dull conclusion to an uninspired story

Despite a compelling performance from Ewan McGregor, this show suffers from painfully conservative storytelling.

On Jun 22, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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obi-wan kenobi reva episode 5

Twists and betrayals abound in ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ episode 5

Anakin Skywalker looms large in this strategic standoff between Reva, Vader, and Obi-Wan.

On Jun 15, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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obi-wan kenobi episode 4 recap

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Part IV is the best episode yet—but it’s also the most derivative

A franchise can't survive on nostalgic callbacks alone.

On Jun 8, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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obi-wan kenobi part iii

Recap: ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Part III sees Obi-Wan at his lowest ebb

Leia's optimism is a perfect counterpoint to Obi-Wan's cynical attitude, depressed after the fall of the Jedi.

On Jun 1, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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moses ingram star wars

‘There’s nothing anybody can do about this’: ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ actress Moses Ingram is receiving racist harassment

Disney was more prepared this time, calling out racist fans and preemptively warning Ingram.

On May 31, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Alden Ehrenreich

A slight dig at ‘Solo’ rifles Star Wars fans

People are arguing that 'Solo's star doesn't deserve the blame for its shortcomings.

On May 17, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

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obi-wan kenobi looking through binoculars

What Obi-Wan Kenobi sees in the new trailer sparked a new meme format

He's seeing a lot through those macrobinoculars.

On Mar 10, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

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Actors at the Disney Star Wars hotel. The Daily Dot newsletter logo is in the lower left corner.

Newsletter: The ‘Star Wars’ hotel is a meme magnet

In today's 'Internet Insider' newsletter, we also look into parody accounts on Truth Social facing bans.

On Mar 4, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

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Newsletter: What is a ‘nepotism baby?’

Plus: Ukraine disinformation, and a new Star Wars-related queer reaction meme.

On Feb 25, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

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This obscure ‘Star Wars’ character is suddenly a queer reaction meme

The 'Rise of Skywalker' alien Klaud is going viral thanks to a joke about the franchise's first same-sex kiss.

On Feb 24, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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boba fett episode 7 recap

Recap: ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ finally gives us a real villain in episode 7

This action-packed finale included some cool moments—but highlighted the show's main failings.

On Feb 9, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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book of boba fett episode 6 mandalorian

‘The Book of Boba Fett’ episode 6 is a painful misuse of an iconic character

This episode is the worst kind of fanservice.

On Feb 2, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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book of boba fett episode 4

Four episodes into ‘The Book of Boba Fett,’ the show seems weirdly uninterested in Boba Fett

Even in an episode about the show's central relationship, 'The Book of Boba Fett' is frustratingly light on character development.

On Jan 19, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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