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This article contains spoilers for The Last of Us Part II and Knives Out. The article may or may not subvert expectations. We ...
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Star Wars is a sprawling saga populated by legendary heroes. Much has been written about Star Wars as an example of the Campbellian ...
By Darren MooneyMarch 23, 2020
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The Mandalorian Shows Disney Has Returned to Playing Star Wars Safe

Theoretically, The Mandalorian breaks new ground for the Star Wars franchise. It represents the series’s first foray into live-action television by serving as ...
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The Rise of Skywalker Can Correct Return of the Jedi’s Failings

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The Empire Strikes Back Created the Modern Film Franchise
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The Empire Strikes Back Created the Modern Film Franchise

Steven Spielberg and George Lucas effectively invented the modern blockbuster with their work on Jaws and Star Wars respectively, establishing a reliable template ...
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