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[This story contains spoilers for Willow episode five.]
With only three episodes remaining in the first season of Disney+ fantasy series Willow, the strong and determined knight-to-be Jade has seen her world completely turned upside down.
Played by The Falcon and Winter Soldier actor Erin Kellyman, Jade learns life-altering news in Willow’s episode five — her family wasn’t killed by the skull-donning Bone Reavers. They were Bone Reavers, and Jade has been lied to about her family history for her entire life. Welcomed back into the Bone Reaver fold as the long-lost daughter that has finally returned home, Jade embarks upon a new journey, one much different than the life of knighthood she had always imagined for herself.
“She’s finally seeing this whole new side of herself and seeing something that she can potentially be,” Kellyman tells The Hollywood Reporter about her character’s journey. “So,...
[This story contains spoilers for Willow episode five.]
With only three episodes remaining in the first season of Disney+ fantasy series Willow, the strong and determined knight-to-be Jade has seen her world completely turned upside down.
Played by The Falcon and Winter Soldier actor Erin Kellyman, Jade learns life-altering news in Willow’s episode five — her family wasn’t killed by the skull-donning Bone Reavers. They were Bone Reavers, and Jade has been lied to about her family history for her entire life. Welcomed back into the Bone Reaver fold as the long-lost daughter that has finally returned home, Jade embarks upon a new journey, one much different than the life of knighthood she had always imagined for herself.
“She’s finally seeing this whole new side of herself and seeing something that she can potentially be,” Kellyman tells The Hollywood Reporter about her character’s journey. “So,...
- 12/21/2022
- by Sydney Odman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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In early October, two weeks ahead of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment’s Oct. 18 physical release of Scooby-Doo Trick or Treat!, the animated feature had already drummed up a wave of online attention.
While watching the direct-to-video’s digital debut, eager fans learned the movie had done something only a few previous creators in the Scooby-Doo universe had publicly even attempted to do in the franchise’s five-decade history. Director Audie Harrison gave Velma a female love interest in Coco Diablo, the fashionista behind all those Scooby-Doo villains.
“The creation of Coco Diablo was at first just a nice way to streamline some of the ideas in the story, but we quickly realized the dramatic and comedic potential of Velma crushing on a villain,” says Harrison about the creative mechanisms behind queering Velma and her love interest. “The villainous head of the costume crime...
In early October, two weeks ahead of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment’s Oct. 18 physical release of Scooby-Doo Trick or Treat!, the animated feature had already drummed up a wave of online attention.
While watching the direct-to-video’s digital debut, eager fans learned the movie had done something only a few previous creators in the Scooby-Doo universe had publicly even attempted to do in the franchise’s five-decade history. Director Audie Harrison gave Velma a female love interest in Coco Diablo, the fashionista behind all those Scooby-Doo villains.
“The creation of Coco Diablo was at first just a nice way to streamline some of the ideas in the story, but we quickly realized the dramatic and comedic potential of Velma crushing on a villain,” says Harrison about the creative mechanisms behind queering Velma and her love interest. “The villainous head of the costume crime...
- 11/26/2022
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This Star Wars: Andor article contains spoilers.
Andor reached its crescendo this week, as the season finale brought death and destruction to the streets of Ferrix. When Maarva’s final message to her people sparks a riot, the Empire opens fire on the town, an atrocity that is sure to echo across the galaxy as more people rise up against the fascist government. During the chaos, Cassian breaks into the Imperial command center on Ferrix and rescues Bix, and later makes sure all of his loved ones get off the planet safely. But he decides to stay behind. As Star Wars fans already know, Cassian’s destiny lies elsewhere.
Here’s what Cassian’s decisions in the season finale mean for season 2 and beyond…
What Does Cassian’s Choice Mean?
We knew this Andor moment had to happen eventually: at the end of the episode, Cassian decides that he’s done running.
Andor reached its crescendo this week, as the season finale brought death and destruction to the streets of Ferrix. When Maarva’s final message to her people sparks a riot, the Empire opens fire on the town, an atrocity that is sure to echo across the galaxy as more people rise up against the fascist government. During the chaos, Cassian breaks into the Imperial command center on Ferrix and rescues Bix, and later makes sure all of his loved ones get off the planet safely. But he decides to stay behind. As Star Wars fans already know, Cassian’s destiny lies elsewhere.
Here’s what Cassian’s decisions in the season finale mean for season 2 and beyond…
What Does Cassian’s Choice Mean?
We knew this Andor moment had to happen eventually: at the end of the episode, Cassian decides that he’s done running.
- 11/23/2022
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Andor Finale Recap: 'Eyes Open, Possibilities Everywhere' — Plus, What Did Mid-Credits Scene Reveal?
In Andor‘s Season 1 finale, the tension in the air was thick as the people of Ferrix gathered for Maarva’s funeral, while others lay in wait hoping to catch (or kill) Cassian….
Arriving in Ferrix for a possible appearance by the late Maarva’s son were Isb supervisor Dedra, who promptly went undercover with Corv to patrol the streets herself… Syril, with Sergeant Mosk… Vel, who found Cinta a little too focused on the manhunt… Luthen, clad in a cloak… and Cassian himself.
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Arriving in Ferrix for a possible appearance by the late Maarva’s son were Isb supervisor Dedra, who promptly went undercover with Corv to patrol the streets herself… Syril, with Sergeant Mosk… Vel, who found Cinta a little too focused on the manhunt… Luthen, clad in a cloak… and Cassian himself.
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- 11/23/2022
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
This Star Wars: Andor contains spoilers.
Andor Episode 12
In the season 1 finale of Andor, characters previously siloed to different parts of the galaxy converge on a funeral on Ferrix, and all hell breaks loose. By the end of it all, Cassian and Luthen arrive at a similar emotional place as they did in episode 3, but back then, Cassian was resisting the call to adventure in his hero’s journey. By the end of season 1, the message of Andor’s finale is clear: Cassian is ready to embrace his destiny and the Rebellion is about to heat up big time. And stick around until the end for a post-credits scene that finally answers what Cassian and the other prisoners on Narkina 5 were building all along…
After separating from Melshi, Cassian heads back to Ferrix to attend Maarva’s funeral, and in the process, he also plans to rescue Bix from the...
Andor Episode 12
In the season 1 finale of Andor, characters previously siloed to different parts of the galaxy converge on a funeral on Ferrix, and all hell breaks loose. By the end of it all, Cassian and Luthen arrive at a similar emotional place as they did in episode 3, but back then, Cassian was resisting the call to adventure in his hero’s journey. By the end of season 1, the message of Andor’s finale is clear: Cassian is ready to embrace his destiny and the Rebellion is about to heat up big time. And stick around until the end for a post-credits scene that finally answers what Cassian and the other prisoners on Narkina 5 were building all along…
After separating from Melshi, Cassian heads back to Ferrix to attend Maarva’s funeral, and in the process, he also plans to rescue Bix from the...
- 11/23/2022
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Whenever I'm in a situation where I have to use my legal name and pronouns -- as in, the ones I was assigned at birth, not the ones I've chosen for myself -- it's like I'm wearing a mask. It's not that I, per se, act like a different person in these situations. But it does afford me and, at times, those in my near-orbit a sense of security that we might not otherwise have. Besides, who cares if the rest of the world think I'm this-and-that? I know who and what I am, and I honestly feel no need to make it clear to anyone else.
Except, there's more to it than that. Because every time I'm out in public, whether any of this comes up or not, I'm enjoying all the privileges that come with someone who looks like me (with a legal name like that). And that's no small thing,...
Except, there's more to it than that. Because every time I'm out in public, whether any of this comes up or not, I'm enjoying all the privileges that come with someone who looks like me (with a legal name like that). And that's no small thing,...
- 11/22/2022
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: Andor
Season 1 of the Disney+ series Andor is coming to a close, with episode 12 marking the end of this chapter of Cassian Andor’s (Diego Luna) story. So far this season, we’ve seen Cassian slowly become the Rebel we know from Rogue One as well as a glimpse of the growing Rebellion against the Empire. Meanwhile, the Isb and the Empire have proven to be formidable opponents, as their officers show little mercy in their singular goal of galaxy-wide obedience.
Even though we know how Cassian’s story will end in Rogue One, there are still plenty of questions regarding where we’ll leave him this season. Will Luthen and Cassian reunite on Ferrix? Will Mon Mothma (Genevieve O’Reilly) have to cross her own moral lines in order to move forward with the Rebellion? Will Cassian ever find his sister?
While we...
Season 1 of the Disney+ series Andor is coming to a close, with episode 12 marking the end of this chapter of Cassian Andor’s (Diego Luna) story. So far this season, we’ve seen Cassian slowly become the Rebel we know from Rogue One as well as a glimpse of the growing Rebellion against the Empire. Meanwhile, the Isb and the Empire have proven to be formidable opponents, as their officers show little mercy in their singular goal of galaxy-wide obedience.
Even though we know how Cassian’s story will end in Rogue One, there are still plenty of questions regarding where we’ll leave him this season. Will Luthen and Cassian reunite on Ferrix? Will Mon Mothma (Genevieve O’Reilly) have to cross her own moral lines in order to move forward with the Rebellion? Will Cassian ever find his sister?
While we...
- 11/21/2022
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
If there's one phenomenon that unites "Star Wars" fans, it's their ability to latch onto characters they very well may never see again. The fandom's fascination with "glup shittos" has become something of an inside joke in recent years. But it's also become the backbone of Lucasfilm's new strategy for its films and shows. The new "Star Wars" series seem equally fascinated with the characters on the margins on the franchise, especially in its latest, "Andor." The new show has brought the spotlight on a slew of obscure characters that never really got their due — particularly Mon Mothma, portrayed in the series by Genevieve O'Reilly.
Mon Mothma is one character that many fans can likely recognize but probably have a hard time placing. That's because she's been popping up in films and shows ever since her first appearance in "Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi." Wherever the Rebellion is,...
Mon Mothma is one character that many fans can likely recognize but probably have a hard time placing. That's because she's been popping up in films and shows ever since her first appearance in "Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi." Wherever the Rebellion is,...
- 11/21/2022
- by Lyvie Scott
- Slash Film
Bespin, Outer Rim — Star Wars fans across the globe concurred on Wednesday that the 11th episode of Andor was the Disney+ series’ “best one yet, dude,” due to its inclusion of a way-cool space battle and rubbery aliens that spoke funny.
“Um, best Andor episode ever!” said Dale Wilhoit, president of the long-dormant Sweattoc (Star Wars Enthusiasts Against Taxation-Themed Opening Crawls), in a phone interview with TVLine. “After all these weeks of deftly exploring class solidarity, colonialism and the slow but steady rise of fascism, wow, did you see how the Fondor’s laser thing sliced that Tie fighter in half?...
“Um, best Andor episode ever!” said Dale Wilhoit, president of the long-dormant Sweattoc (Star Wars Enthusiasts Against Taxation-Themed Opening Crawls), in a phone interview with TVLine. “After all these weeks of deftly exploring class solidarity, colonialism and the slow but steady rise of fascism, wow, did you see how the Fondor’s laser thing sliced that Tie fighter in half?...
- 11/17/2022
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
This post contains spoilers for "Andor" episode 11.
When it was first revealed that 2015's long-awaited "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" would center on a "not the Galactic Empire" in the form of the First Order, it was hard not to roll one's eyes at the idea. That feeling only intensified when it came to light that the First Order would have its own Death Star-style superweapon in the form of Starkiller Base. Was this really the best premise the movie's creatives could come up with? The Empire all over again, only bigger and more extreme? As though the generation of civilians who grew up hearing stories about Emperor Palpatine's terrible regime would somehow get it in their heads that the real problem with the Empire was that it didn't go far enough. Talk about hack writing, eh?
"Lord, what fools these mortals be," as Puck puts it in William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream.
When it was first revealed that 2015's long-awaited "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" would center on a "not the Galactic Empire" in the form of the First Order, it was hard not to roll one's eyes at the idea. That feeling only intensified when it came to light that the First Order would have its own Death Star-style superweapon in the form of Starkiller Base. Was this really the best premise the movie's creatives could come up with? The Empire all over again, only bigger and more extreme? As though the generation of civilians who grew up hearing stories about Emperor Palpatine's terrible regime would somehow get it in their heads that the real problem with the Empire was that it didn't go far enough. Talk about hack writing, eh?
"Lord, what fools these mortals be," as Puck puts it in William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream.
- 11/16/2022
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
There will be spoilers for "Andor" Episode XI - "Daughter of Ferrix."
"Daughter of Ferrix," the penultimate episode of the first season of "Andor," sets the stage for what will likely prove to be a breathtaking finale. Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) has been able to escape from prison and works to find a path forward alongside Melshi (Duncan Pow). Things have taken a turn for the worse on Ferrix, though. Maarva (Fiona Shaw), Cassian's mom, has passed away and a funeral for her is being planned. As word spreads of her demise, the Isb, Luthen Rael (Stellan Skarsgård), Syril Karn (Kyle Soller), and everyone else, make plans to be there in anticipation of Cassian showing up.
On Coruscant, Mon Mothma (Genevieve O'Reilly) confesses to her cousin, Vel Sartha (Faye Marsay), just how bad things have gotten, while Vel herself aims to make them worse by causing trouble for Luthen.
"Daughter of Ferrix," the penultimate episode of the first season of "Andor," sets the stage for what will likely prove to be a breathtaking finale. Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) has been able to escape from prison and works to find a path forward alongside Melshi (Duncan Pow). Things have taken a turn for the worse on Ferrix, though. Maarva (Fiona Shaw), Cassian's mom, has passed away and a funeral for her is being planned. As word spreads of her demise, the Isb, Luthen Rael (Stellan Skarsgård), Syril Karn (Kyle Soller), and everyone else, make plans to be there in anticipation of Cassian showing up.
On Coruscant, Mon Mothma (Genevieve O'Reilly) confesses to her cousin, Vel Sartha (Faye Marsay), just how bad things have gotten, while Vel herself aims to make them worse by causing trouble for Luthen.
- 11/16/2022
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
Shortly after learning that three Uva students were shot and killed Sunday night with two others injured, the victim’s friends, family, and community were given some good news: the suspect, who had been on the run for 12 hours, had finally been caught. But before they could breathe a sigh of relief, the unbearable pain of losing a loved one began to sink in.
The three men — Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr., and D’Sean Perry — were all members of the Uva football team. (The identities of the injured victims...
The three men — Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr., and D’Sean Perry — were all members of the Uva football team. (The identities of the injured victims...
- 11/14/2022
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
"Star Wars," much like other Disney-owned franchises, tends to hype up its LGBTQ+ representation a bit too much. While it is nice to know that same-sex relationships exist in the franchise, seeing two faceless characters kiss in the background of a scene isn't exactly revolutionary. Having an established character — perhaps even multiple — be explicitly queer while not leaning their characterization solely on that trait is much better representation than what we have been given so far.
That is exactly the type of character Vel Sartha (Faye Marsay) has been in "Andor," the latest "Star Wars" series that has received praise for being unlike any other entry in the franchise so far. As we've seen throughout the series, Vel is a highly capable rebel fighter with a complicated past and a wishy-washy relationship with Cassian. It also just so happens that she's in a relationship with fellow rebel Cinta Kaz (Varada Sethu...
That is exactly the type of character Vel Sartha (Faye Marsay) has been in "Andor," the latest "Star Wars" series that has received praise for being unlike any other entry in the franchise so far. As we've seen throughout the series, Vel is a highly capable rebel fighter with a complicated past and a wishy-washy relationship with Cassian. It also just so happens that she's in a relationship with fellow rebel Cinta Kaz (Varada Sethu...
- 11/2/2022
- by Erin Brady
- Slash Film
This article contains spoilers for the latest episode of "Andor."
Anyone who's been watching "Andor" knows that the prequel/spin-off series has established itself to be less about the spectacle of it all and more about attention to detail. Chock-full of fascinating characters carefully written with complex motivations, uncertain loyalties, and all sorts of subtle nuances, both major and minor characters alike feel like a far cry from the "Star Wars" franchise's usual reliance on generalized archetypes. From Diego Luna's Cassian Andor to Stellan Skarsgård's chameleon-like Luthen Rael to Genevieve O'Reilly's Mon Mothma finally getting her chance to shine, series creator Tony Gilroy and his team of writers have imbued each and every figure with life and narrative purpose beyond anything viewers could've expected.
One such protagonist, the tough and scrappy rebel leader Vel Sartha (played by "Game of Thrones" veteran Faye Marsay), perhaps best embodies the ideals...
Anyone who's been watching "Andor" knows that the prequel/spin-off series has established itself to be less about the spectacle of it all and more about attention to detail. Chock-full of fascinating characters carefully written with complex motivations, uncertain loyalties, and all sorts of subtle nuances, both major and minor characters alike feel like a far cry from the "Star Wars" franchise's usual reliance on generalized archetypes. From Diego Luna's Cassian Andor to Stellan Skarsgård's chameleon-like Luthen Rael to Genevieve O'Reilly's Mon Mothma finally getting her chance to shine, series creator Tony Gilroy and his team of writers have imbued each and every figure with life and narrative purpose beyond anything viewers could've expected.
One such protagonist, the tough and scrappy rebel leader Vel Sartha (played by "Game of Thrones" veteran Faye Marsay), perhaps best embodies the ideals...
- 11/2/2022
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Spoilers ahead through episode 9 of "Andor."
In this week's episode of "Andor," we got some new information about Aldhani Rebel leader Vel Sartha (Faye Marsay). When we first met this no-nonsense woman as Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) joined her mission, it seemed like living simply in the mountains was something she'd done her entire life. As it turns out, that was completely wrong. We got our first clue when her partner Cinta Kaz (Varada Sethu) said Vel could use the identity of a rich girl running away from home as a cover. Vel told her that was cold, but it was also true. Vel is actually Senator Mon Mothma's (Genevieve O'Reilly) cousin and wealthy as well. There is certainly more than one way to serve the Rebellion.
/Film's own Ethan Anderton recently interviewed Faye Marsay about her role in "Andor" and spoke to her about another incredibly popular show she...
In this week's episode of "Andor," we got some new information about Aldhani Rebel leader Vel Sartha (Faye Marsay). When we first met this no-nonsense woman as Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) joined her mission, it seemed like living simply in the mountains was something she'd done her entire life. As it turns out, that was completely wrong. We got our first clue when her partner Cinta Kaz (Varada Sethu) said Vel could use the identity of a rich girl running away from home as a cover. Vel told her that was cold, but it was also true. Vel is actually Senator Mon Mothma's (Genevieve O'Reilly) cousin and wealthy as well. There is certainly more than one way to serve the Rebellion.
/Film's own Ethan Anderton recently interviewed Faye Marsay about her role in "Andor" and spoke to her about another incredibly popular show she...
- 11/2/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
This week on Disney+’s Andor, a harrowing rumor spread access Narkina 5, while Dedra put the screws to Bix and Vel’s family ties were revealed.
Across the board, the tension got ratcheted up high in Episode 9, starting with Dedra’s interrogating of Bix with a level of brutality that would make Grand Moff Tarkin blanche. The Ferrix scrap yard owner put up the good fight, refusing to confirm or divulge anything about her arrangement with Salman Paak and his hidden radio. Alas, Paak had already sold out Bix, so Dedra, sensing blood in the water, called on Dr. Gorst...
Across the board, the tension got ratcheted up high in Episode 9, starting with Dedra’s interrogating of Bix with a level of brutality that would make Grand Moff Tarkin blanche. The Ferrix scrap yard owner put up the good fight, refusing to confirm or divulge anything about her arrangement with Salman Paak and his hidden radio. Alas, Paak had already sold out Bix, so Dedra, sensing blood in the water, called on Dr. Gorst...
- 11/2/2022
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Warning: spoilers below for episode 9 of "Andor."
It's been rough going for space girlfriends Vel Sartha (Faye Marsay) and Cinta Kaz (Varada Sethu), especially in the aftermath of their heist on Aldhani. It seems the two are doomed to be separated, whether it be at the hands of the Empire or in the name of the Rebellion. Last week's episode of "Andor" saw Vel and Cinta reunited, but only briefly — and while Cinta was more committed to the cause than ever, Vel's faith in the Rebellion seemed to be stalling. Though she carries the look and the determination of a rebel with a cause, she's still tied to the life she left behind, that of a "rich girl" abandoning the safety of a well-connected family.
It might have been easy to judge Vel after this particular reveal. Her decision to serve as a foot soldier — rather than use her wealth...
It's been rough going for space girlfriends Vel Sartha (Faye Marsay) and Cinta Kaz (Varada Sethu), especially in the aftermath of their heist on Aldhani. It seems the two are doomed to be separated, whether it be at the hands of the Empire or in the name of the Rebellion. Last week's episode of "Andor" saw Vel and Cinta reunited, but only briefly — and while Cinta was more committed to the cause than ever, Vel's faith in the Rebellion seemed to be stalling. Though she carries the look and the determination of a rebel with a cause, she's still tied to the life she left behind, that of a "rich girl" abandoning the safety of a well-connected family.
It might have been easy to judge Vel after this particular reveal. Her decision to serve as a foot soldier — rather than use her wealth...
- 11/2/2022
- by Lyvie Scott
- Slash Film
"Andor" has taken "Star Wars" in a surprising direction. Though it was always understood that the series would focus on Cassian Andor and the rise of the Rebel Alliance against the increasing oppression of the Empire, I don't think fans expected the series to become so deadly serious. By focusing on the ground level efforts of the rebellion and how the Empire's tactics affect average citizens of the galaxy, "Andor" has become an engrossing and important piece of "Star Wars" history.
So far, a key part of this integral story has been Vel Sartha, one of a handful of rebels tasked with pulling off a heist against an Imperial garrison that will send a message, both to the Empire and those waiting for more of a reason to stand up against them. Faye Marsay brings Vel to life in "Andor," giving her undeniable leadership strength, even if there's a lingering...
So far, a key part of this integral story has been Vel Sartha, one of a handful of rebels tasked with pulling off a heist against an Imperial garrison that will send a message, both to the Empire and those waiting for more of a reason to stand up against them. Faye Marsay brings Vel to life in "Andor," giving her undeniable leadership strength, even if there's a lingering...
- 11/2/2022
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
This Star Wars: Andor review contains spoilers.
Andor Episode 9
At the start of Andor episode 9, Dedra threatens Bix by saying, “The very worst thing you can do right now is bore me.” This is just before an interrogation scene, in which the stakes are high, but also muddled. As the first Star Wars TV series or film to really push into gritty and adult territory, the threat Dedra hurls at Bix is also on the mind of this viewer. We like Andor, we like what it’s trying to do and say. But, with only four episodes left in season 1, the worst thing the show can do is bore us.
If there’s one central truth to Andor it’s that much like in real life, nobody knows anything for sure, ever. Dedra doesn’t actually know whether Bix has the information she seeks, so torturing Bix by making her...
Andor Episode 9
At the start of Andor episode 9, Dedra threatens Bix by saying, “The very worst thing you can do right now is bore me.” This is just before an interrogation scene, in which the stakes are high, but also muddled. As the first Star Wars TV series or film to really push into gritty and adult territory, the threat Dedra hurls at Bix is also on the mind of this viewer. We like Andor, we like what it’s trying to do and say. But, with only four episodes left in season 1, the worst thing the show can do is bore us.
If there’s one central truth to Andor it’s that much like in real life, nobody knows anything for sure, ever. Dedra doesn’t actually know whether Bix has the information she seeks, so torturing Bix by making her...
- 11/2/2022
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
There will be spoilers for "Andor" Episode IX - "Nobody's Listening!"
Andor's ninth episode, "Nobody's Listening!", shows us increasingly bleak situations for our characters. Mon Mothma (Genevieve O'Reilly), Bix Caleen (Adria Arjona), and Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) all find themselves practically suffocated by the oppression of the Empire. Mon Mothma still can't move her money around and is more and more suspicious of everything around her when her cousin unexpectedly shows up.
That's a surprise for the audience as well, as her cousin turns out to be Vel Sartha (Faye Marsay), the rebel operative in charge of the heist on Aldhani. For Bix Caleen, much of the episode revolves around her torture and interrogation as Isb agent Dedra Meero (Denise Gough) works to uncover the rebel conspiracy. For Cassian Andor, the entire episode revolves around his desire to escape the prison and convince Kino Loy (Andy Serkis) that no one...
Andor's ninth episode, "Nobody's Listening!", shows us increasingly bleak situations for our characters. Mon Mothma (Genevieve O'Reilly), Bix Caleen (Adria Arjona), and Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) all find themselves practically suffocated by the oppression of the Empire. Mon Mothma still can't move her money around and is more and more suspicious of everything around her when her cousin unexpectedly shows up.
That's a surprise for the audience as well, as her cousin turns out to be Vel Sartha (Faye Marsay), the rebel operative in charge of the heist on Aldhani. For Bix Caleen, much of the episode revolves around her torture and interrogation as Isb agent Dedra Meero (Denise Gough) works to uncover the rebel conspiracy. For Cassian Andor, the entire episode revolves around his desire to escape the prison and convince Kino Loy (Andy Serkis) that no one...
- 11/2/2022
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
Spoilers follow for the eigth episode of "Andor."
Since its titular character was thrust into the rebellion at the start of the season, "Andor" has explored the resistance movement in a very personal fashion, unlike any other "Star Wars" project. In much of the film series, the concept of a rebel seemed more like an overarching label than a full roster of multifaceted characters with their own past and motivations. "Andor" positions itself as a total breakdown of the "Star Wars" formula, steering away from tradition and delving into the heart of the boots-on-the-ground battle against oppression. It's a natural response to the success of "Rogue One," but with a more layered narrative that almost entirely rejects the notion of fanfare for commitment to realism.
Above all, "Andor" humanizes each and every person's struggle as a member of the early stages of rebellion. However, Vel Sartha (Faye Marsay), the leader...
Since its titular character was thrust into the rebellion at the start of the season, "Andor" has explored the resistance movement in a very personal fashion, unlike any other "Star Wars" project. In much of the film series, the concept of a rebel seemed more like an overarching label than a full roster of multifaceted characters with their own past and motivations. "Andor" positions itself as a total breakdown of the "Star Wars" formula, steering away from tradition and delving into the heart of the boots-on-the-ground battle against oppression. It's a natural response to the success of "Rogue One," but with a more layered narrative that almost entirely rejects the notion of fanfare for commitment to realism.
Above all, "Andor" humanizes each and every person's struggle as a member of the early stages of rebellion. However, Vel Sartha (Faye Marsay), the leader...
- 10/26/2022
- by Marcos Melendez
- Slash Film
There will be spoilers for "Andor" Episode VIII - "Narkina 5."
With Saw Gerrera on the poster and in the final trailers for "Andor," it was no surprise that he would show up at some point. Where and when remained a mystery until today. On the distant planet of Segra Milo, a planet no one has heard of before today. When Luthen Rael sat down in his Fondor Haulcraft and called for coordinates to Segra Milo, we all wondered where he could be going and who he could be seeing.
When Saw Gerrera and his partisans were on the other side, it was obvious we would get another look at one of the most important rebel groups in the galaxy at this moment of time. Saw's Partisans were known for their brutality and merciless methods, but that also left them in the cold and isolated from other groups that might share their aims.
With Saw Gerrera on the poster and in the final trailers for "Andor," it was no surprise that he would show up at some point. Where and when remained a mystery until today. On the distant planet of Segra Milo, a planet no one has heard of before today. When Luthen Rael sat down in his Fondor Haulcraft and called for coordinates to Segra Milo, we all wondered where he could be going and who he could be seeing.
When Saw Gerrera and his partisans were on the other side, it was obvious we would get another look at one of the most important rebel groups in the galaxy at this moment of time. Saw's Partisans were known for their brutality and merciless methods, but that also left them in the cold and isolated from other groups that might share their aims.
- 10/26/2022
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
There will be spoilers for "Andor" Episode VIII - "Narkina 5."
As the middle chapter of an arc, it's no surprise that the eighth episode of "Andor" — titled "Narkina 5" — takes characters down to dark places and makes the Empire seem impossible to stop. After being picked up in the wrong place at the wrong time for a crime he didn't actually commit, Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) — going by the name of Keef Girgo — is sentenced to six years of labor and ends up on the moon of Narkina 5.
There, he's expected to labor tirelessly without complaint and if he doesn't work fast enough, he and his entire team will be brutally shocked by the floors they stand on. As for Cassian's mother (Fiona Shaw) and friends stranded on Ferrix struggling under the increasing hardship of the Empire, the Imperial Security Bureau decides to crack down even harder and Bix Caleen...
As the middle chapter of an arc, it's no surprise that the eighth episode of "Andor" — titled "Narkina 5" — takes characters down to dark places and makes the Empire seem impossible to stop. After being picked up in the wrong place at the wrong time for a crime he didn't actually commit, Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) — going by the name of Keef Girgo — is sentenced to six years of labor and ends up on the moon of Narkina 5.
There, he's expected to labor tirelessly without complaint and if he doesn't work fast enough, he and his entire team will be brutally shocked by the floors they stand on. As for Cassian's mother (Fiona Shaw) and friends stranded on Ferrix struggling under the increasing hardship of the Empire, the Imperial Security Bureau decides to crack down even harder and Bix Caleen...
- 10/26/2022
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
A pivotal sequence in the latest episode of Disney+’s Andor has left some fans debating if it was in fact a stealth flashback, and not an update on the title character’s whereabouts.
In the Oct. 19 episode of the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story prequel series, Cassian returned home to Ferrix after the Aldhani heist, to whisk his mother Maarva and droid B2EMO off to a better life away from the stormtroopers now patrolling Rix Road. Maarva, though, asserted her wish to stay put, ignited as she has been by the bold rebel actions on Aldhani.
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In the Oct. 19 episode of the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story prequel series, Cassian returned home to Ferrix after the Aldhani heist, to whisk his mother Maarva and droid B2EMO off to a better life away from the stormtroopers now patrolling Rix Road. Maarva, though, asserted her wish to stay put, ignited as she has been by the bold rebel actions on Aldhani.
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- 10/21/2022
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
This week on Disney+’s Andor, as the Star Wars series entered the back half of its freshman run, Cassian learned that all the credits in the world can’t restore the life he had, while Mon Mothma and Dedra both saw bold moves pay off.
As the Imperial garrison heist made headlines, Cassian slipped back to Ferrix in the middle of the night, rousing Maarva and Emo from their respective slumbers. Cass announced his intention to spirit everyone away, that night, to a new life, but Maarva begged off, claiming she was too tired. Cass bided his time by checking in on Bix,...
As the Imperial garrison heist made headlines, Cassian slipped back to Ferrix in the middle of the night, rousing Maarva and Emo from their respective slumbers. Cass announced his intention to spirit everyone away, that night, to a new life, but Maarva begged off, claiming she was too tired. Cass bided his time by checking in on Bix,...
- 10/19/2022
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
This episode contains spoilers for the latest episode of "Andor."
You may have noticed by now how the highest praise for "Andor" stems from the idea of how little it actually feels like "Star Wars." Gone are any Force powers and lightsabers and endearing (but slightly whiny) protagonists embarking on hero's journeys. In their place, we have downright offbeat stories about complex characters, life-or-death stakes, and tragic ends, all in service of how revolutions are necessary to topple fascism -- and all told with impressive clarity and purpose in a way that few "Star Wars" shows (and even movies!) have managed to accomplish.
Much of that is due to the influence of creator and writer Tony Gilroy, the main architect behind the reshoots that helped salvage "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story." But credit also goes to the murderer's row of talent that have contributed to the story along the way.
You may have noticed by now how the highest praise for "Andor" stems from the idea of how little it actually feels like "Star Wars." Gone are any Force powers and lightsabers and endearing (but slightly whiny) protagonists embarking on hero's journeys. In their place, we have downright offbeat stories about complex characters, life-or-death stakes, and tragic ends, all in service of how revolutions are necessary to topple fascism -- and all told with impressive clarity and purpose in a way that few "Star Wars" shows (and even movies!) have managed to accomplish.
Much of that is due to the influence of creator and writer Tony Gilroy, the main architect behind the reshoots that helped salvage "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story." But credit also goes to the murderer's row of talent that have contributed to the story along the way.
- 10/19/2022
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
This Star Wars: Andor article contains spoilers.
Andor Episode 7
The story of Cassian Andor has reached the point of no return. We’re beyond the halfway mark in Andor season 1, and if you’re still into this aggressively different Star Wars show, you’re certainly not going to stop watching now. The tone of episode 7, “Announcement,” seems to reflect this feeling, as the events in this episode all reinforce the same theme: the status quo of every single character is in flux, and everything has already changed irrecoverably.
In a somewhat unsurprising, but refreshing move, Cassian’s first decision after ditching the Rebels in “The Eye” is to return home to Ferrix and pay off his debts. Cassian’s homecoming is pretty horrible, and both Bix and his adoptive mother Maarva tell him to get lost for his own sake. The Empire is now on the planet in a big way,...
Andor Episode 7
The story of Cassian Andor has reached the point of no return. We’re beyond the halfway mark in Andor season 1, and if you’re still into this aggressively different Star Wars show, you’re certainly not going to stop watching now. The tone of episode 7, “Announcement,” seems to reflect this feeling, as the events in this episode all reinforce the same theme: the status quo of every single character is in flux, and everything has already changed irrecoverably.
In a somewhat unsurprising, but refreshing move, Cassian’s first decision after ditching the Rebels in “The Eye” is to return home to Ferrix and pay off his debts. Cassian’s homecoming is pretty horrible, and both Bix and his adoptive mother Maarva tell him to get lost for his own sake. The Empire is now on the planet in a big way,...
- 10/19/2022
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
This Star Wars: Andor article contains spoilers.
It was pistols at dawn in the latest episode of Andor on Disney+. After joining a rag-tag group of Rebels on Aldhani, Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) finally got around to the big Imperial heist. Although Vel (Faye Marsay) and the rest were originally unsure of Cassian’s intentions, it turns out someone else was a traitor within their ranks all along.
Some have praised Andor episode 6 as the best thing to come out of the galaxy far, far away in the Disney era, with the visuals during the Eye of Aldahni leaving jaws on the floor as one for the franchise’s history books. But speaking of iconic Star Wars moments, one particular scene has circled all the way back to a long-debated scene in 1977’s A New Hope. Shots were definitely fired in “The Eye,” but thankfully, there’s no question about who shot first.
It was pistols at dawn in the latest episode of Andor on Disney+. After joining a rag-tag group of Rebels on Aldhani, Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) finally got around to the big Imperial heist. Although Vel (Faye Marsay) and the rest were originally unsure of Cassian’s intentions, it turns out someone else was a traitor within their ranks all along.
Some have praised Andor episode 6 as the best thing to come out of the galaxy far, far away in the Disney era, with the visuals during the Eye of Aldahni leaving jaws on the floor as one for the franchise’s history books. But speaking of iconic Star Wars moments, one particular scene has circled all the way back to a long-debated scene in 1977’s A New Hope. Shots were definitely fired in “The Eye,” but thankfully, there’s no question about who shot first.
- 10/13/2022
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
This article contains major spoilers for episode six of "Andor."
This week's episode of "Andor" brings us to the conclusion of its latest three episode arc on Aldhani. After days of preparation, Cassian (Diego Luna) and his scrappy group of rebels finally perform their heist on the Imperial garrison that has been occupying the territory.
While adventurous heists in Imperial disguises are a tried and true "Star Wars" tradition, something that especially sets "Andor" apart from the rest is the tangible sense of danger. The rebel group Cassian has found himself part of is mostly made up of displaced refugees and defecting Imperials, and despite their brave leader, Vel (Faye Marsay), they are inexperienced for the mission at hand. That's why Luthen (Stellan Skarsgard) assigned Cassian, with all of his mercenary combat and espionage skills, to steer the group in the right direction.
However, there is one pivotal key to...
This week's episode of "Andor" brings us to the conclusion of its latest three episode arc on Aldhani. After days of preparation, Cassian (Diego Luna) and his scrappy group of rebels finally perform their heist on the Imperial garrison that has been occupying the territory.
While adventurous heists in Imperial disguises are a tried and true "Star Wars" tradition, something that especially sets "Andor" apart from the rest is the tangible sense of danger. The rebel group Cassian has found himself part of is mostly made up of displaced refugees and defecting Imperials, and despite their brave leader, Vel (Faye Marsay), they are inexperienced for the mission at hand. That's why Luthen (Stellan Skarsgard) assigned Cassian, with all of his mercenary combat and espionage skills, to steer the group in the right direction.
However, there is one pivotal key to...
- 10/13/2022
- by Tyler Llewyn Taing
- Slash Film
Spoilers for "Andor" up through episode 6 follow.
When Disney first announced that a bevy of new "Star Wars" programming was heading to its streaming service, the initial reaction to "Andor" was somewhere between "meh" and "ugh." Oh, look, another prequel story about a character who's already dead. Where could such a story possibly go? What interesting facts about Cassian Andor's life remain to be uncovered? Most importantly: why?
And yet, "Andor" may end up being the best "Star Wars" show on Disney+. "Star Wars" traditionally engages in pretty black-and-white storytelling, but "Andor" is flourishing in the grays. There are no heroes here, just people struggling to survive. Diego Luna deserves much of the credit for that, as his reprisal of the dangerously-irked freedom fighter has proven there is a lot more to squeeze out of his story. Cassian doesn't say a lot, but Luna's performance speaks volumes. Aided by a smart and mature script — sadly,...
When Disney first announced that a bevy of new "Star Wars" programming was heading to its streaming service, the initial reaction to "Andor" was somewhere between "meh" and "ugh." Oh, look, another prequel story about a character who's already dead. Where could such a story possibly go? What interesting facts about Cassian Andor's life remain to be uncovered? Most importantly: why?
And yet, "Andor" may end up being the best "Star Wars" show on Disney+. "Star Wars" traditionally engages in pretty black-and-white storytelling, but "Andor" is flourishing in the grays. There are no heroes here, just people struggling to survive. Diego Luna deserves much of the credit for that, as his reprisal of the dangerously-irked freedom fighter has proven there is a lot more to squeeze out of his story. Cassian doesn't say a lot, but Luna's performance speaks volumes. Aided by a smart and mature script — sadly,...
- 10/12/2022
- by Eric Pierce
- Slash Film
Spoilers ahead for "Andor" episode 6.
The "Star Wars" universe is full of food and drink. Blue milk and noodles, cereal, polystarch portion bread, bantha tartare... it's a galactic smorgasbord out there. Our heroes and villains and assorted alien species all feast regularly.
Then what?
All of that sustenance has to go somewhere, right? The famous kids' book tells us that everybody poops, and though we haven't seen that in the "Star Wars" universe, we knew it had to happen. Of course, we hadn't even seen a bathroom until Wedge was interrupted in the "refresher" in "Star Wars Rebels," and a vac-tube toilet showed up in "The Mandalorian" premiere. Now, with the sixth episode in "Andor," all that has changed. A man has peed, people. I repeat, a man has peed.
In case you missed it, the momentous event takes place right before Vel Sartha (Faye Marsay) and Cinta Kaz (Varada Sethu...
The "Star Wars" universe is full of food and drink. Blue milk and noodles, cereal, polystarch portion bread, bantha tartare... it's a galactic smorgasbord out there. Our heroes and villains and assorted alien species all feast regularly.
Then what?
All of that sustenance has to go somewhere, right? The famous kids' book tells us that everybody poops, and though we haven't seen that in the "Star Wars" universe, we knew it had to happen. Of course, we hadn't even seen a bathroom until Wedge was interrupted in the "refresher" in "Star Wars Rebels," and a vac-tube toilet showed up in "The Mandalorian" premiere. Now, with the sixth episode in "Andor," all that has changed. A man has peed, people. I repeat, a man has peed.
In case you missed it, the momentous event takes place right before Vel Sartha (Faye Marsay) and Cinta Kaz (Varada Sethu...
- 10/12/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
This Star Wars: Andor article contains spoilers.
In space, no one can hear you… urinate. Well, that’s what we’d always thought across the past 45 years of Star Wars. The galaxy has never been afraid to show us what the inside of a Tauntaun looks like, or a limbless Anakin Skywalker being charred on Mustafar, but apparently, seeing your favorite Jedi go to the toilet is a step too far. That was until the latest episode of Andor.
The gritty Star Wars live-action series has tried something new as a genre-defining spy-fi sci-fi that’s set in that sweet spot between George Lucas’ Original Trilogy and the Prequels. It’s starkly different in tone and scope too, less grand space adventure, and more a nitty gritty deep dive into the spark of Rebellion. In the hands of showrunner Tony Gilroy, Andor has explored the more mundane details of the galaxy far,...
In space, no one can hear you… urinate. Well, that’s what we’d always thought across the past 45 years of Star Wars. The galaxy has never been afraid to show us what the inside of a Tauntaun looks like, or a limbless Anakin Skywalker being charred on Mustafar, but apparently, seeing your favorite Jedi go to the toilet is a step too far. That was until the latest episode of Andor.
The gritty Star Wars live-action series has tried something new as a genre-defining spy-fi sci-fi that’s set in that sweet spot between George Lucas’ Original Trilogy and the Prequels. It’s starkly different in tone and scope too, less grand space adventure, and more a nitty gritty deep dive into the spark of Rebellion. In the hands of showrunner Tony Gilroy, Andor has explored the more mundane details of the galaxy far,...
- 10/12/2022
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
This post contains spoilers for "Andor" episode six.
George Lucas' "Star Wars: A New Hope" is unusual in that it both is and isn't an outlier among other famous 1970s films. Between the Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, and the decline of the Civil Rights Movement (among other types of social reform activism in the '60s), the '70s was a period of distrust and cynicism. This manifested itself in the cinema of the decade, from paranoid thrillers — be they of the true-story ("All the President's Men"), pulpy ("Marathon Man"), or sci-fi variety (Lucas' own "Thx 1138") — to the gritty character dramas of Sidney Lumet and Martin Scorsese.
"Andor," as /Film's Bryan Young has observed, has more in common with '70s movies like "Taxi Driver" than even Lucas' original vision for "Star Wars." In "A New Hope," the characters are squarely divided into good people and bad people, save...
George Lucas' "Star Wars: A New Hope" is unusual in that it both is and isn't an outlier among other famous 1970s films. Between the Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, and the decline of the Civil Rights Movement (among other types of social reform activism in the '60s), the '70s was a period of distrust and cynicism. This manifested itself in the cinema of the decade, from paranoid thrillers — be they of the true-story ("All the President's Men"), pulpy ("Marathon Man"), or sci-fi variety (Lucas' own "Thx 1138") — to the gritty character dramas of Sidney Lumet and Martin Scorsese.
"Andor," as /Film's Bryan Young has observed, has more in common with '70s movies like "Taxi Driver" than even Lucas' original vision for "Star Wars." In "A New Hope," the characters are squarely divided into good people and bad people, save...
- 10/12/2022
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
This Star Wars: Andor review contains spoilers.
Andor Episode 6
Throughout most of Star Wars: Andor episode 6, “The Eye,” you’re constantly expecting the heist of the Imperial payroll on the planet Aldhani to go horribly wrong. Interestingly enough, most of the Rebel operation goes according to plan. Our insurgents do escape with the money, and thankfully, they don’t resort to killing the family of the Imperial commandant, or any innocent civilians. But, by the end of this episode, three of these Rebels will be dead, and not for the reasons that you think. With episode 6, Andor has picked up the pace, slightly, and brings with it a broader message: Nobody is safe.
Although Andor is the most trope-busting Star Wars product ever, episode 6 is still filled with plenty of nods to other classic sci-fi beats. We get a beautiful celestial event that only occurs once in a few years,...
Andor Episode 6
Throughout most of Star Wars: Andor episode 6, “The Eye,” you’re constantly expecting the heist of the Imperial payroll on the planet Aldhani to go horribly wrong. Interestingly enough, most of the Rebel operation goes according to plan. Our insurgents do escape with the money, and thankfully, they don’t resort to killing the family of the Imperial commandant, or any innocent civilians. But, by the end of this episode, three of these Rebels will be dead, and not for the reasons that you think. With episode 6, Andor has picked up the pace, slightly, and brings with it a broader message: Nobody is safe.
Although Andor is the most trope-busting Star Wars product ever, episode 6 is still filled with plenty of nods to other classic sci-fi beats. We get a beautiful celestial event that only occurs once in a few years,...
- 10/12/2022
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
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