How the Mouse Stumbled
Posted in: Movie Features
Disney built an empire on childhood nostalgia and intangible magic. But in its relentless quest for IP, did it leave its true fans behind?
Watch James Earl Jones Make Hollywood History With Four Words: ‘I Am Your Father’
Posted in: Movie FeaturesThe climax of 'Star Wars Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back' features one of the most shocking reveals in the history of cinema
James Earl Jones, Storied Actor Who Voiced Darth Vader and Mufasa in ‘Lion King,’ Dead at 93
Posted in: Movie NewsThe stage and screen veteran broke through with the play-turned-movie 'The Great White Hope' and memorably appeared in 'Coming to America' and 'Field of Dreams'
The 50 Most Disappointing Movie Sequels of All Time
Posted in: Movie ListsA world where heroes never die, the same jokes never get old, and the odd numbered Star Trek movies always stink
High Scores: How Game Music Turned Entertainment Into Art
Posted in: Culture FeaturesFrom 'Red Dead Redemption' to 'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor', how video game music turned entertainment into art
‘The Acolyte’: This ‘Star Wars’ Prequel Series Isn’t A Force To Be Reckoned With
Posted in: TV ReviewsEven a veteran Jedi master would lose patience with the latest Disney+ addition to the canon, which focuses on a pair of twins, revenge, and... zzzzz
How a 4-Hour Video About Disney’s Failed ‘Star Wars Hotel’ Took Over the Internet
Posted in: Culture FeaturesYouTuber Jenny Nicholson's deep dive into a Disney flop is long, obsessively detailed, and nerdy as hell. It also may be the best thing on the internet.
The 20 Best TV Shows of 2022
Posted in: TV ListsIncredible farewells. Miraculous debuts. Expensive high-concept franchises and intimate character studies. A whole lot of outstanding TV defined 2022.
‘The Book of Boba Fett’ Premiere Recap: ‘Star Wars’ Fan Favorite Steps Into the Spotlight
Posted in: TV RecapsThe franchise’s original fearsome bounty hunter gets his own series — and it’s a little darker and grungier than the usual family-friendly ‘Star Wars’ fare
Revisiting the Horror Show That Was 1978’s ‘Star Wars Holiday Special’
Posted in: TV FeaturesOur critic finally, reluctantly, examines a notorious misfire from the Lucasfilm universe
