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Tag: Solo: A Star Wars Story

5 Five years later, it becomes clear that Solo: A Star Wars Story was not merely a failure but a warning of the coming nostalgia regurgitation.
Movies & TV

Five Years Later, Solo Wasn’t a Failure – but a Warning

This coming week marks the fifth anniversary of Solo: A Star Wars Story. The film was a commercial disappointment. It was also critically ...
By Darren MooneyMay 21, 2023
Has Lucasfilm Kathleen Kennedy Learned the Wrong Star Wars Lessons from Solo In the Frame Darren Mooney video essay film criticism
In the Frame

Has Star Wars Learned the Wrong Lesson from Solo?

In this episode of In the Frame the video series, Darren observes how Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy recently discussed lessons learned from the ...
By Darren MooneyJune 1, 2022
Solo: A Star Wars Story Jon Kasdan screenwriter says Solo sequel not happening, no plans amid Disney+
Movies & TV

Solo Screenwriter Says the Sequel That Wasn’t Happening Still Isn’t Happening

There is a small but dedicated section of the Star Wars fanbase that has been hoping for a sequel to Solo: A Star Wars ...
By Matthew RazakApril 1, 2020
Solo: A Star Wars Story is a generic blockbuster
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Solo Is More a Generic Blockbuster Than ‘A Star Wars Story’

Right up unto the release of Solo: A Star Wars Story, the Star Wars movies felt like events. That is a large part ...
By Darren MooneyDecember 16, 2019
Movies & TV

The Dumbest Thing In Star Wars?

One of Star Wars’ silliest lore details came back to life in ‘Solo’ – Where did it come from, and does it prove ...
By Bob ChipmanMarch 18, 2019
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