Strange Ramblings of an Independent Writer
Like Jacob Marley in A Christmas Carol, the past can and often does bind us in chains, keeping people from moving forward. Part VI of the limited series Obi-Wan Kenobi is laser focused on letting go of the past to potentially create a better future for oneself and what happens when one refuses to let … Continue reading Letting Go of the Past – Review of “Obi-Wan Kenobi” Part VI
One of the arts of storytelling is juxtaposing your protagonists and antagonists, mainly through the use of foils, with the hero and the villain being diametrically opposite from the other but sharing some similarities. In “Part IV” of the Disney Plus limited series Obi-Wan Kenobi, the titular character must infiltrate the base of the Imperial … Continue reading Into the Belly of the Beast – Recap/Review of “Obi-Wan Kenobi” Part IV
With only one more episode left of the second season for The Mandalorian, “The Believer” felt like a bit of a filler episode. It was a fun bit of filler but I found myself not enjoying it as much as I’ve enjoyed the previous episodes, particularly “The Tragedy” from last week. Having said that, it … Continue reading The Price of Family – Review of “The Believer” from “The Mandalorian” Season 2
We’ve reached the halfway point of the second season of “The Mandalorian”. And this episode, while missing the live-action debut of Ahsoka Tano, still delivered a fast-paced adventure while also revealing more about the Empire’s plans for The Child. Strap yourselves in because there are going to be spoilers. And be careful to keep the … Continue reading Burning down the House – A Review of “The Siege” from “The Mandalorian” Season 2