Star Wars – Geek Girl Diva

Baby Yoda makes me happy

Geek Girl Diva — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 20:48:37 +0000

I can tell it’s been too long since I updated because I ended up having to do a bunch of WordPress updates to write this. But, hey, life’s like that sometimes and you just have to roll with it.

It’s been a quiet month. Life’s still being a bit ornery but I’m working with it as best as I can. The good news is that I have Star Wars and The Mandalorian to keep me entertained and that’s always a good thing.

In the last month, Hypable’s been keeping me busy. I wrote a book review for Resistance Reborn by Rebecca Roanhorse (loved it), I went to the press day for The Mandalorian and had a chance to sit down with Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau along with Pedro Pascal, Carl Weathers, and Gina Carano. Everyone was incredibly kind and so enthused about the product. It was a rare opportunity and not one I’ll soon forget.

I also reviewed Frozen 2 and, yeah. You should see it.

Finally, for those of you who know about my Call Me By Your Name fixation, you’ll be interested to know I reviewed Andre Aciman’s Find Me. My thoughts are mixed but mostly positive. But I’d say read it for yourself to get a better feel.

On the social side, I live-tweeted Ready Or Not and I heartily recommend it.

Y’know, the world right now is kind of a dumpster fire but I’m glad we have things to keep us entertained. A little diversion helps soothe the mind for the fights to come. I’m trying to keep that balance in mind.

Looking forward to The Rise of Skywalker, so stay tuned for news on that.

Star Wars is everywhere and I’m just fine with that

Geek Girl Diva — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 19:06:48 +0000

I’d like to say I’ve been super productive but the fact of the matter is that my brain has been rude and it’s been making me work for every little but of writing I’ve done this last month.

Lucky for me, my editor at Hypable is kind and the universe has sent me things to write about so yay.

In other news, I’ve just finished reading Rebecca Roanhorse’s Resistance Reborn (working on a review) and I have some writing to do about The Mandalorian. So stay tuned for those.

May the Force be with you.

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These damn allergies.

A post shared by John Boyega (@johnboyega) on Oct 28, 2019 at 11:42am PDT

How ‘The Clone Wars’ helped me appreciate Anakin Skywalker again (Repost)

Geek Girl Diva — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 15:46:20 +0000

(Originally published March 30, 2015 for EW. Reposting for safekeeping)

When it comes to the Star Wars movies, people generally fall into two different camps: loving the original trilogy and hating the prequels, or accepting all six films. In the first camp, many feel that the prequels were substandard, for a number of reasons. Some of the divide breaks generationally, but there are multiple explanations—and pretty much any Star Wars fan is happy to give you their thoughts on what they think and why at the drop of a hat.

It’s a hot-button issue.

I’m one of those fans who falls into the “Love the Original Trilogy, meh on the prequels” category. One of the reasons I have a hard time with the trilogy is the evolutions of Anakin Skywalker from open, gregarious child to youngling murderer apprentice in the space of three movies. Not only did I think the transition was abrupt, but I’m fairly sure that (and pardon me while I besmirch George Lucas) neither Jake Lloyd or Hayden Christiansen were given any kind of direction, and were left fending for themselves. In Lloyd’s case, it left him looking like a terrible actor. In Christiansen’s case, Anakin ended up coming off as a petulant, whiny, sullen man-child.

Those two factors meant that I pretty much hated Anakin Skywalker as a character—which is not good when you realize that Luke redeems Vader because he thinks there’s good in him.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars to the rescue.

Until recently, I had never watched The Clone Wars. However, my well-documented love for Star Wars Rebels and the return of Ahsoka Tano made me curious enough that I wanted to check it out. Enter Netflix. TCW covers events between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, and ran for five and a half seasons. The entire series (well, at least through season four, which is where I am now) has been an in-depth look at the characters we know and love from the movies; it also adds new characters to help flesh out the story.

So there I am watching; as I’m going on, I realize that I’m beginning to like Anakin. He’s smart. He’s capable. He’s funny. He’s a good leader. Sure, he’s a little reckless and his independent streak is fully in effect, but Anakin Skywalker is a trusted general among the leadership. He’s not Obi-Wan’s apprentice. He’s a Jedi with his own apprentice. In that relationship between Anakin and his padawan, Ahsoka Tano, we see a control and understanding of the force that we never got to see in the film version.

Suddenly, I care more about what happens to Anakin Skywalker than I ever thought possible; I’m genuinely invested in what happens to him. Knowing where he ends up doesn’t make me care less. Actually, it makes me care more, because I’m starting to see so many facets of the character that I hadn’t imagined. Now I can see why Luke would have felt the good in him.

In addition to this new love and respect for Anakin, TCW has filled in so many parts of the larger Star Wars saga that couldn’t be covered in six movies.

I was watching last night, and all of a sudden I hear the name “Captain Ackbar.” I know that name! Oh, right, he wasn’t born an Admiral! Huh.

Have you ever wondered how Grand Moff Tarkin came up in the ranks, or why he has sway over Vader? There’s an episode for that. You know how Obi-Wan and Yoda say Luke reminds them of his father? Do you wonder how the Empire came to be the Empire? Or have you, like me, just wanted to know more about the Star Wars universe as a whole? All of these subjects are covered.

I’ve loved Star Wars since I first saw the first film in 1977. I camped out for ROTJ when I was 13 years old. I even slept out overnight for The Phantom Menace because I was that excited for a new Star Wars movie. But I’ll admit that, as Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith were released, I felt some of that love shift to another time, a simpler time—to the original trilogy.

Sure, I was excited for The Force Awakens, but I also felt some trepidation because I knew what it felt like to get my hopes up and be disappointed …

Until I watched The Clone Wars. Now I feel hope. Because I’ve seen what someone can do with the lore, the canon that’s built into the Star Wars universe, and the new canon that’s being created. I’ve seen the caliber of actors that have come on board. I’ve seen the renewed interest and commitment that Lucasfilm and Disney have to the larger story. And I feel that maybe this new movie will be everything we all want it to be and more.

So thank you, Dave Filoni and everyone behind Star Wars: The Clone Wars. You’ve given me something I thought I had lost …

A new hope.

New Star Wars: TFA clip from John Boyega & an Oscar Isaac bonus

Geek Girl Diva — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:21:20 +0000

I’m toodling through my links looking for work stuff for Nerd Approved, Fashionably Geek, and That’s Nerdalicious when…Bam…

New clip from John Boyega on Instagram.

Guns ready! 10 more days!

A video posted by BOYEGA (@jboyega_) on Dec 7, 2015 at 6:52am PST

p.s. John…., if we’re talking social media, you’re already good at this.

Also, this image of Oscar Isaac happened. Thanks to Blastr. (If you click through, they have the full version)

Oscar Issac & Daisey Ridley just did the sweetest impromptu duet

Geek Girl Diva — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 02:16:21 +0000

The cast and crew of Star Wars: The Force Awakens did a live Q & A on Twitter and, as part of it, this amazingness happened.

I’m just gonna watch it on repeat.

.@sherrilynling asks to Oscar and Daisy: can the two of you do a duet sometime? #TwitterAwakens pic.twitter.com/z6WkI3dXIa

— Star Wars (@starwars) December 5, 2015

Enter to win one of two Star Wars necklaces by Han Cholo Designs

Geek Girl Diva — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 12:00:51 +0000

As an unabashed fan of Han Cholo Designs, Star Wars, and shiny things, I’m so happy to be able to give away one of two Star Wars necklaces by Han Cholo Designs courtesy of Entertainment Earth ;-)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Just a few notes:

You can use multiple entries & some allow you to enter once per day.
No purchase necessary. US & Canadian residents only. (It’s not that I don’t love you international folks. It’s just shipping restrictions. ;/ )
Due to the holidays, prizes may take up to a month to arrive once announced.

Hot Topic wants all my money. Look at this Boba Fett exclusive bag!

Geek Girl Diva — Sun, 29 Nov 2015 17:27:29 +0000

I mean it. it’s like they make things that are designed to make me throw money at the computer.

Product Page: $49.50 (they’re also doing 25% off right now, so it’s currently $37.12)

via The Kessel Runway

I still don’t know how I got on a podcast, but I did ;-)

Geek Girl Diva — Sun, 29 Nov 2015 16:45:37 +0000

This is my second week co-hosting the ForceCult podcast and I’ve been having a blast.

Official description:

“This week we discuss Rebels, The woes of men’s geek fashion, The Force Awakens soundtrack list, Starkiller location theories and the final PG-13 rating of the film.”

My description:

Lots of talk about Rebels, including Ezra’s grown and “annoying” factor. Also, I give the guys shit about stuff, cause I can. ::grin::

I think you’ll enjoy it.

The first sculpts of the Star Wars Fan’s Choice Black Series figures look gorgeous

Geek Girl Diva — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 15:59:15 +0000

NYCC has kicked off and I’m already flipping out with the happy between the reveals of the new Black Series TFA figures (including a cranky looking Han) and the first look at the Black Series Fan’s Choice figures; Darth Revan and Sabine Wren. (They’re both being made, which thrills me. Revan was #1, but Sabine came in a strong second, so they’re making both)

Thanks to Star Wars Action News, we have updated news and images on both Darth Revan and Sabine and they’ve put a lot of work into both making Sabine look realistic and giving her a removable helmet that works with her unique hair style.

So far, I’m impressed with both of them (In other words, OMG SQUEE!)

I put more pictures after the break.