The original Star Wars trilogy famously climaxes with Darth Vader redeeming himself by (apparently) killing the Emperor by throwing him down one of the deep shafts that appear to be a staple of Imperial architecture and mortally wounding himself in the process, but the context of the Prequel Trilogy raises the question of why he didn’t do this sooner.
Recommended Videos Although now relegated to the Legends continuity along with the rest of the Expanded Universe, the novel Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader explores the rising to prominence of the newly-minted Empire’s black knight following the events of Revenge of the Sith. Read More...
He might be 75 years old, but Stephen King has nonetheless developed a habit of utilizing the same social media techniques as many teenagers by posting song lyrics as his preferred status update of choice, to give an insight into how he’s currently feeling on the state of the world.
Recommended Videos We’ve all been guilty of doing the exact same thing at one stage or another, but in keeping with the generational gap, the iconic author decided that Elvis Costello would be his songwriter of choice, someone we’d feel pretty confident in saying isn’t too popular or beloved among the younger generations. Read More...
Fans of horror films know that truly good horror can be hard to parse out from some less than stellar releases. This is especially true with the subgenre of sci-fi horror, which can be laden with cliché plots and shoddy performances. Thankfully, I’ve watched tons of movies in this subgenre, and can recommend some real gems for you. Whether you’re a fan of alien flicks or low-budget standouts, I’ve got a varied list for you to add to your watchlist. Read More...
