Thoughts

From my views on the latest news to my opinions on classic and modern movies, TV, and video games, this is my brain.

STAR WARS, Prequel trilogy (8/10)

Delivering a rich background to the original Star Wars trilogy is a tall task, but the Prequel Trilogy delivers satisfyingly. With drama, romance, action, and politics, there's something for everyone in The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith. More...

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (9/10)

Rogue One proves that there's more to Star Wars than space wizards. The members of the titular Rogue One squad make up a diverse crew of vagabonds and rebels, none of whom chose their paths but choose to stay on it. More than any other in the series, Rogue One captures the desperation of a rebellion built on hope. More...

Star Wars, Original Trilogy (9/10)

With one of the largest cultural impacts of any science fiction movie ever, A New Hope and subsequent films The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi surged forth, leaving only one aspect behind: context. A New Hope asks a first-time viewer to accept a lot, which serves and hinders the story at various points. More...

Star Wars, Sequel Trilogy (7/10)

Stellar performances by Daisy Ridley as Rey and John Boyega as Finn, along with excellent scoring and visuals, lift an otherwise lacking follow-up to the original trilogy, replete with all the melodrama of the prequel trilogy and none of the actual drama. More...