When I moved to Japan two years ago, I had no idea there had been a Celebration Japan held in Tokyo in 2008. I didn’t know there was such a thing as a Japanese Star Wars fanbase. I had never even given it any thought. But truth be told, when I moved to Japan, I…
One of the main reasons I love the Star Wars saga is it’s great use of symbolism and comparisons to religion. It makes Star Wars relatable for so many people. In the simplest terms, Emperor Palpatine is the embodiment of evil, Luke Skywalker represents good, and Darth Vader symbolizes conflict, both emotionally and physically. A…
So you want to wear/make your own Star Wars costume? Congratulations…you have taken your first steps into a larger world! Whether you make your own authentic costume, commission the costume, or buy parts and piece together your costume, you are entering a world of fun and creativity. It is hard to believe that Celebration…
I’m in love. With an animated series. There, I’ve admitted it publicly. It’s a big step for me. I hope that you appreciate it. I’ve shared my soul with you and I don’t even know you… I’ve always had a strange relationship with animation. I loved Ghost In The Shell and could see the…
I don’t really consider this a spoiler because it can be seen by looking closely at the Teaser trailer released in November. But I digress if you don’t even want the possibility of being spoiled I’m going to speculate on Kylo Ren’s lightsaber. Here’s the thing, after studying the only images of Kylo we have…
Do you LOVE the Galaxy Far, Far Away? Are you passionate about its relevance to Mythology -*A Hero’s Journey* and its relativity in our daily lives? Have you ever wanted to express your own ideals/views/insightful opinions on the Holy Saga and have your thoughts be heard? If you answered yes to any of these questions,…
On Saturday March 14, 2015 I had the privilege of attending the 2nd annual Indiana Comic Con and they were kind enough to supply Ashley (contributor at The Cantina Cast) and myself with media passes. After attending a con at the same convention center several months earlier I wasn’t sure what to expect. I knew…
This certainly has not been a slow news week for Star Wars. Not only did we get news of several upcoming books, but we also got the title of the first Star Wars spin-off AND the release date for Episode VIII. If you are a Star Wars fan who has been worried about over-saturation, your…
What if I told you there was more to the half-mechanic-half-organic villain General Grievous than you’d think? And what if I went a step further and told you that these unseen aspects had even deeper implications to the Clone Wars in which he became known as the “Jedi Killer”? Back in the years 2003 to…
The Finale is here! The Luke Skywalker dissection comes to an end (for now, perhaps the sequels will demand more dissection of Luke’s character, we certainly count on it). You can find all of the dissections and every episode of our podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, FM Player, Pocketcast, or however you download your podcasts.