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Breaking down the religious roots of “Star Wars”
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Although Yoda is a Star Wars fan favourite, few people are aware of the character’s inspiration. According to George Lucas, the film’s writer and director, Yoda’s character was profoundly influenced by a Buddhist monk he met while travelling in India prior to filming Star Wars: A New Hope (1977). But is that where the Eastern…
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Gina Carano fired from Disney due to controversial social media post
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Don’t look twice, it’s true: Gina Carano has officially been “cancelled.” After doing some digging into Carano’s social media presence, this is not the first time the actress has exposed herself to public criticism over heinous posts. Known best for her roles as Cara Dune in Disney’s The Mandalorian and Angel Dust in Deadpool, Carano…
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The Star Wars universe is expanding with a TV and movie addition
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It’s safe to say that a lot of new things are cropping up in the Star Wars universe. On Oct. 21, the trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was released, much to the excitement of many fans. This film will be the ninth and final instalment of the series and is set to…
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Showdown of the Star Series: Wars vs. Trek
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Isaac Asimov once defined the difference between the interconnected genres of science fiction and fantasy, calling the former possible and the latter not. This is the first clue toward the significant differences between the two major Star franchises, and it’s one that generally disqualifies the question of which one is objectively superior. There’s no denying…
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The small screen has a big impact for minorities
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Media is a powerful thing. Everywhere we go, it’s there. In the car, at the bus stops, in schools, malls, our own homes. Hell, even in bathroom stalls. There is not one single waking moment we aren’t connected to the world around us. Because of this influence, it is nearly inexpressible how important representation in…
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