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Thoughts on Star Wars: The Acolyte

Consider: The Witches of Dathomir (from Clone Wars and, if you’re hardcore, the novel The Courtship of Princess Leia) or some group with…

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Thoughts on Star Wars: The Acolyte

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How do I Publish Academically?

It’s easy.

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How do I Publish Academically?

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Sweetness and a Little Surprise: Thoughts on Bridgerton Season Three

Jun 18

Sweetness and a Little Surprise: Thoughts on Bridgerton Season Three

Jun 18

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Doctor Who (#15!) and the Two Parter…

Okay, new Doctor, traditional list of complaints, sure. There was the social media episode that some found on the nose and some — too on…

Jun 17

Doctor Who (#15!) and the Two Parter…

Jun 17

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Avatar: The Last Airbender 2024: Older Audience but Charming Enough

Sokka and Katara work well as squabbling siblings, while Aang’s playful optimism is still very likeable. Characters and scenes are…

Feb 24

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Avatar: The Last Airbender…Who Was this for?

The long-hyped show has returned, now live action with cool special effects. And it does look pretty as well as menacing, violent, and…

Feb 23

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Thoughts on The Marvels or “Because the scriptwriter said so”

Of course, “The Marvels” as it’s called is framed as a sequel to three stories: the Captain Marvel film that’s set in the 90s (and in fact…

Nov 17, 2023

Thoughts on The Marvels or “Because the scriptwriter said so”

Nov 17, 2023

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Who is Sabine Wren? Her History with Mandalore and the Darksaber

The show Star Wars: Rebels (2014–2018) begins with the conventional Chosen One story: Darth Vader announces, “The Jedi Knights are all but…

Aug 24, 2023

Who is Sabine Wren? Her History with Mandalore and the Darksaber

Aug 24, 2023

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Star Wars: Ahsoka and Sabine the Mandalorian Jedi (Really?)

Star Wars: Ahsoka certainly took off running! Ahsoka herself is introduced doing the Indiana Jones temple grab, complete with calling on…

Aug 23, 2023

Star Wars: Ahsoka and Sabine the Mandalorian Jedi (Really?)

Aug 23, 2023

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Who Is Hera Syndulla?

The cartoon Star Wars: Rebels (2014–2018) followed close on the heels of Clone Wars after Disney’s purchase took the franchise in a new…

Aug 22, 2023

Who Is Hera Syndulla?

Aug 22, 2023

Valerie Estelle Frankel

Valerie Estelle Frankel

Valerie Estelle Frankel has written 88 books about pop culture. https://www.amazon.com/Valerie-Estelle-Frankel/e/B004KMCLQK

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