Soon after the release of Star Wars in 1977, Lucasfilm realized that the universe George Lucas created was big enough for stories beyond the movies. Thus began the Expanded Universe, full of further adventures of our heroes. In 2014, with the Sequel Trilogy on the horizon, Lucasfilm declared that the Expanded Universe would not factor in to the canon that would be established in the upcoming entries. Join with me as I discuss my feelings on this new division, as well as answer the million-dollar question: which do I prefer?

One of the greatest ingredients of that galaxy far, far away is the music of maestro John Williams. Nearly every piece of music he has composed for this story is iconic and recognizable, and immediately capable of conjuring images of space battles and lightsabers to all who hear it. Join with me as we celebrate the contributions of this Oscar-winning composer!

The future of Star Wars on film is uncertain. In the last few years, Lucasfilm has had a difficult time keeping the creators they have hired to develop new projects. Therefore, there is very little we can say concretely regarding more movies. Join with me as we discuss this uncertain future, as well as what I would like to see in that galaxy far, far away...

Akira Kurosawa's 1961 samurai romp Yojimbo is the story of a ronin with no name who wanders into a town and offers his services as hired muscle to both sides in a turf war. This film has become one of the most iconic films in Japanese history, and has had a huge impact on the Western genre in the United States (and other countries). Join with me as I discuss the connections I see between this film and that galaxy far, far away...

Perhaps the textbook definition of a Star Wars battle, the Battle of Endor takes place on three fronts: on land, in space, and on the Death Star. This style of battle has become what I look forward to the most when it comes to action in the Star Wars saga. Join with me as we discuss one of the most emotionally investing sequences in that galaxy far, far away...

Emperor Palpatine is a Machiavellian politician of the highest caliber. It would therefore not surprise me at all if he were secretly responsible for the death of Anakin Skywalker's mother. Even though she died as a result of her treatment at the hands of the Sandpeople, it is entirely possible that her abduction was planned by the evil Lord Sidious. Join with me as I present my fan theory.

Star Wars as a mythology includes many of the archetypes common in all human storytelling. One of these archetypes is the wise old man, a mentor-figure to the hero who has been many places and seen many things. The wisdom that these elders have accumulated often prove invaluable to our hero on his or her journey. Join with me as we discuss the many faces worn by this common archetype in the Star Wars saga.

First introduced to us in The Empire Strikes Back, telekinesis has become perhaps the most iconic use of the Force in the Star Wars saga. In fact, my favorite scene in the franchise involves this power and a certain little green master. Join with me as we discuss...

No discussion of Star Wars would be complete without referencing Akira Kurosawa's 1958 samurai epic The Hidden Fortress. Not only is this film similar to Star Wars in many respects, but it is one of the few to be mentioned as an inspiration by George Lucas himself. Join with me as we discuss what is easily the most accessible works of one of the world's greatest filmmakers.

Occurring during the first act of The Empire Strikes Back, the Battle of Hoth is unique in the world of Star Wars because it is an attempt at retreat as opposed to an attempt to win. The Rebel Alliance could have chosen to make a 300-style last stand, but they chose instead to save life rather than take it needlessly. Join with me as we discuss one of the most iconic battles in cinematic history.