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Archives for December 2015

George Lucas apologizes about that whole ‘white slaver’ thingGeorge Lucas apologizes about that whole ‘white slaver’ thing
George Lucas compares Disney to ‘white slavers’ that bought his childrenGeorge Lucas compares Disney to ‘white slavers’ that bought his children
Why the Star Wars fan theories about Rey need to be wrongWhy the Star Wars fan theories about Rey need to be wrong
The Force Awakens doubles previous Christmas Day record with $49.3 million box officeThe Force Awakens doubles previous Christmas Day record with $49.3 million box office
Star Wars: The Force Awakens was originally called Shadow of the EmpireStar Wars: The Force Awakens was originally called Shadow of the Empire
The Force Awakens: all the unanswered questions and mysteries
Star Wars: The Force Awakens destroys box office records on opening weekendStar Wars: The Force Awakens destroys box office records on opening weekend
Star Wars: The Force Awakens — The Verge’s deep-dive roundtable discussion
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The physics of Star Wars’ Starkiller Base: could that really happen?The physics of Star Wars’ Starkiller Base: could that really happen?
These are the BB-8 ringtones you’re looking forThese are the BB-8 ringtones you’re looking for
Han Solo is the ultimate Uber driverHan Solo is the ultimate Uber driver
Andrew J. Hawkins
With Star Wars’ Rey, we’ve reached Peak Strong Female CharacterWith Star Wars’ Rey, we’ve reached Peak Strong Female Character
You can listen to the score for Star Wars: The Force Awakens nowYou can listen to the score for Star Wars: The Force Awakens now
Star Wars: The Force Awakens — watch our staff’s first reactionsStar Wars: The Force Awakens — watch our staff’s first reactions
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens and the limits of nostalgia

It sure feels like Star Wars. But is that enough?

Tasha Robinson

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