1977’s Star Wars (which later became known as __Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope__) is listed at No. 15 on the American Film Institute’s 100 Years… 100 Movies list, which tabulates the best films of all time. When the list was revised in 2008 for its 10th anniversary, the movie landed even higher, at No. 13.
However, none of the movie’s many sequels or spinoffs landed on either version of…
Directors Ron Howard and George Lucas go way back. Lucas directed Howard in _American Graffiti_ , and Howard has described him as a mentor. If anyone was primed to be sold on _Star Wars_ , it was Howard.
But he just… really wasn’t, it turns out. He revealed as much during an in-depth conversation with Graham Bensinger.
Back then, when Howard asked Lucas what his next project would be, Lucas…
For my money, Darth Vader is the greatest villain of all time. He's an original character made for movies that transcend the screen and shake our very heart and soul.
And I don't think I'm alone in that view.
Dave Filoni, the creative force behind _The Clone Wars_ , _Rebels_ , and much of the modern _Star Wars_ landscape, says the secret to writing and directing Vader isn't just about the…
I’ve definitely been in my Hulu era lately. Whether I’m looking for a high-stakes adventure or a mindless laugh, the platform has become my go-to "digital weighted blanket." Honestly, the library has never felt richer than it does here in 2026, and May’s lineup is no exception. This month, my queue is a beautiful, chaotic mix of cinematic history and pure comfort food.
Happy Star Wars Day!
If you're reading this, I assume you're a _Star Wars_ fan. And I want to congratulate you on how much time you've spent watching _Star Wars_.
According to a new report from Variety, U.S. audiences spent a staggering 33 billion minutes consuming _Star Wars_ content across streaming and linear TV in 2025.
For perspective, that’s about 62,000 years of screentime.
Yeah, I…
May the Fourth be with you! To celebrate Star Wars Day, we're bringing you a tasty take on a classic cocktail you already know and love – the Old-Fashioned. Crafted with Breckenridge Port Cask Bourbon, this intergalactic drink honors Obi Wan with robust flavors and a strong sip. If you're feeling in the spirit, prep some Star Wars sweets to pair. Scroll for the easy cocktail recipe!
The world of _Star Wars_ is so vast and has so many characters, but the one I think most people universally love is a robot named R2-D2.
That little bot captured the hearts and minds of people across many generations.
But its creator, George Lucas, doesn't have the same fondness for the robot. That's because when Star Wars was coming together, it was a bit finicky and drove him kind of mad…
Scene analysis is an invaluable exercise no matter what role you play on a project—you can learn about performance, directing, cinematography, sound, and more, just by diving deep into how a team approaches important story moments.
If it's _Star Wars_ and writing, all the better for someone like me, who's a fan of both. Readers probably don't need me to proselytize again about how good Tony…