Good vs. Evil in Star Wars: Why the Line Is Never Quite Clear
Star Wars has a great idea that goes straight to the heart: The Force. It is not simply an energy of the spiritual type but an energy that links all living things. However, there is one thing that ...
From Darth Vader to Kylo Ren: Why the Saga Always Offers a Second Chance
The Heart of Every Star Wars Story Star Wars gives you space battles, lightsabers, and alien worlds. But beneath all that action lies one simple question. Can one come back from the dark side? This...
How Every Skywalker Story Follows Joseph Campbell's Blueprint
What Is the Hero's Journey Joseph Campbell studied myths from around the world. He saw the same pattern repeated in story after story. He named the pattern the monomyth, which most now identify as ...
How Star Wars Franchise Changed Storytelling Culture
We have seen that oftentimes, a story comes along that doesn't just entertain people, but it changes their perception, their way of talking, and how they imagine themselves. Star Wars did that in 1...
Star Wars' Influence on Society: Politics, Religion, Language, and the Real-World Impact
A Sci-Fi Saga That Left the Screen Most science fiction lives in one place, which is the screen, on which it is displayed and which few dare to touch for fear of critical judgment. However, Star Wa...
Best Lightsaber Hilts for Cosplay, Display, and Dueling
Think about it in your mind. You take a lightsaber hilt in your hands for the first time. The metal is cold in your hand, but it warms up quickly. Your thumb locates the activation switch. You tilt...