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On railroading: ‘Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker’ is the worst finale ever made
Oh boy. We’re at the final Skywalker Star Wars film, and I have never before been so disappointed by a movie — much less a finale 42 years in the making — in my life. We’re talking ‘Star Wars: Episode IX — Rise of Skywalker’, and I have more than a few things to say about this railroading disaster. For better or worse, this is my biggest review yet — you genuinely do not want to miss this, folks.
![The best in the saga: a defence of ‘Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi’](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e3f89a15ec9f361e323b5b3/1587659723767-I8GFB3ETWA3S0JOKHSNR/1_h7YO-kWNXu28VuAOeVn_LA.png)
The best in the saga: a defence of ‘Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi’
The middle mark in the New Trilogy, with all the groundwork laid out: and boy, does The Last Jedi deliver! Despite its drawbacks, Episode VIII is my favourite Star Wars movie — for such a controversial film, it’s time I finally explain why I love this film as much as I do! Settle in, folks, this review’s a big one!
![A new hope in ‘Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens’](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e3f89a15ec9f361e323b5b3/1587311310215-LKNFUA3G2ZB2NX4DO9G8/A6E05AD4FE672C604CA253A8F05FF45639229A3889BC069C718F98EA2BE4C400.png)
A new hope in ‘Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens’
A new era for a new generation! Episode VII marks a turning point in the saga — but does it live up to all its potential and expectations? In my review of ‘The Force Awakens’, the first part of the New Trilogy, I discuss its shortcomings, and I celebrate everything this film gets right! You don’t want to miss this one!
![‘Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back’: the good, the bad, and the downright iconic](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e3f89a15ec9f361e323b5b3/1586348679414-I0282XV3MUV1MVDH7QYE/CDB4A0CC219725720D53B064A1BD6FF4C6AF36DE549360BF1F799697CB7988D0.png)
‘Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back’: the good, the bad, and the downright iconic
Episode V of the Star Wars saga is easily its most iconic number — it’s even the second-highest-grossing sequel of all time! But does ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ deserve such acclaim 40 years on? In my review of the Original Trilogy’s second act, I explore the good, the bad, and the downright iconic. This is a film review you most certainly don’t want to miss!
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‘Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope’ is pretty good
The film that started it all! A New Hope is absolutely iconic, but does it deserve all the hype? Well… mostly, yeah. This film might not be perfect, but there are definitely many reasons to rewatch this movie. You can find out all of them in this review! So what are you waiting for?