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‘Andor’ episode 9: Syril Karn is the Empire’s only true believer

Even the other Imperials don't know how to handle him.

On Nov 2, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Yoda was just a weirdo’: ‘Star Wars’ fans are wondering why Yoda and Yaddle sound so different in ‘Tales of the Jedi’

Fans expected Jedi master Yaddle to sound like Yoda. They were very wrong.

On Oct 27, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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This minor ‘Rogue One’ character proves that ‘Andor’ has a smart attitude to franchise callbacks

You may not remember this guy from 'Rogue One,' but 'Andor' has given him an intriguing new role.

On Oct 27, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Andor’ episode 8 illustrates why this show is so divisive, exploring the psychological strategy of the Empire’s prison system

Thriving on a compelling but almost dialogue-free performance from Diego Luna, it's the opposite of typical 'Star Wars' TV.

On Oct 26, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Andor’ episode 7: A chillingly realistic depiction of life under fascism

From government oppression to personal grief, 'Andor' dissects the process of radicalization.

On Oct 19, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Andor’, the Empire, and cultural erasure

From Cassian's homeworld to Luthen Rael's antique store, 'Andor' shows how the Empire colonizes and erases entire cultures.

On Oct 13, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Andor’ episode 6: No one is safe

This heist episode is a masterclass in dramatic tension, delivering a 45-minute thriller to rival 'Rogue One.'

On Oct 12, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Apparently it’s not that hard to include queer people in ‘Star Wars.’ Who knew?

'Andor' introduces queer characters without the cringe factor of Disney tokenism.

On Oct 5, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Andor’ episode 5: Of course the Rebellion includes a Theory Guy

This episode feels like an observational dramedy about activist politics, complete with a guy who wants you to read his manifesto.

On Oct 5, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Visiting Imperial Coruscant, ‘Andor’ deftly illustrates the banality of evil

Andor's writers are fascinated by petty corruption and corporate overreach; a huge step up for political storytelling in 'Star Wars.'

On Oct 5, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Star Wars’ comes to Scotland in ‘Andor’ episode 4

Making the most of real-world locations, the planet Aldhani borrows from Scottish history to explore the destructive impact of the Empire.

On Sep 28, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Andor’ is the antidote to copaganda TV, skewering its law-enforcement villains

Shockingly political for a Disney series, 'Andor' depicts its police characters as cruel, incompetent cowards.

On Sep 27, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Andor’ is the first truly great ‘Star Wars’ TV show

Diego Luna headlines this thrilling new prequel to 'Rogue One,' boasting sharp characterization and strong anti-fascist themes.

On Sep 21, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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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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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