Star Wars ranked on screen time for women

Written by  on May 31, 2018

The Star Wars films have been re-cut by a Glasgow University academic to remove the men and rank the screen time of female characters.

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Solo: A Star Wars Story finally makes Chewie something more than Han’s dog

Written by  on May 31, 2018

Solo: A Star Wars Story has hit theaters to a resounding “It’s decent.” It topped the box office its first weekend but came in significantly under …

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Which Star Wars Movies Give Females the Most Screen Time?

Written by  on May 31, 2018

Ever since Disney acquired Lucasfilm back in 2012, the Star Wars universe has expanded. Diversity has been one of the highlights of the newer …

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‘Solo’ Theater Projection Problems Leave Fans In The Dark, Enrage Industry Veterans

Written by  on May 31, 2018

While much of the coverage of “Solo: A Star Wars Story” focuses on its subpar box office performance, many fans and critics have expressed …

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Over 25 New Things to Know about ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’, Disney’s Upcoming Attraction

Written by  on May 31, 2018

Disney just held another Galactic Nights event at Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World, and this time I headed down to learn about the progress …

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The Empire Strips Back burlesque Star Wars stage show coming to a galaxy near you

Written by  on May 31, 2018

Adult Star Wars fans who can’t get enough of their favorite characters from the original trilogy and its most acclaimed entry, The Empire Strikes Back, …

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Cataloging the cuddly and not-so-cuddly dogs of Star Wars

Written by  on May 31, 2018

The Star Wars galaxy is vast — there is no limit to the different kinds of species we see. We’ve met all manner of monster creatures, but there seem to …

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This week in art-house cinema: cowboys, tornadoes, ‘Star Wars’ and Mel Brooks

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Star Wars and the Triumph of Geek Culture”: BookSmart and Magic City Books sponsors this special event set for 7 p.m. Thursday, June 7,.

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Why Don’t We Know More About Star Wars’ Droids?

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Sure, droids have always been a part of Star Wars‘ mythos, but what’s been so surprising about Rogue One and Solo is how they gave us a glimpse at …

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These Star Wars Theories About The Surprise ‘Solo’ Villain Are Too Legit To Ignore

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Spoilers ahead for Solo: A Star Wars Story. The newest Star Wars movie promised to provide audiences with an exciting origin story of the elusive Han …

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Solo: A Star Wars Story makes the ‘Han shot first’ debate even messier

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Worried that Han’s actions made him out to be “a cold-blooded killer,” Lucas tinkered with the scene above before the release of Star Wars: A New …

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‘Solo’ gets one thing right: The droids in ‘Star Wars’ are basically slaves.

Written by  on May 31, 2018

The new film “Solo: A Star Wars Story” is mostly a listless, tone-deaf bore, tediously trekking through a deeply unimaginative backstory for a character …

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35 STAR WARS References and Easter Eggs in SOLO

Written by  on May 31, 2018

Warning: Spoilers follow for Solo: A Star Wars Story. Jump into hyperspace and away from this page if you haven’t seen the movie yet. Solo: A Star …

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Professor ranks ‘Star Wars’ movies for female character screen time and the results are very telling

Written by  on May 31, 2018

A film studies professor ranked the Star Wars movies based on the screen time of female characters and, well, the results weren’t great. Dr Rebecca …

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‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Box Office: Why $200M Worldwide In A Week Isn’t Enough

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Solo: A Star Wars earned around $4.8 million on its sixth day of release, bringing its six-day total to around $115m in North America. With around …

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The Growing Emptiness of the Star Wars Universe

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Because “Star Wars” is so self-consciously mythic, “Solo”—which stars Alden Ehrenreich as a young Han Solo—is especially vulnerable to seeming …

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Solo demonstrates that the Star Wars expanded universe hasn’t been forgotten

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Solo: A Star Wars Story debuted on May 24th, delivering an origin story for one of the franchise’s best-known heroes. The film has underperformed at …

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In Praise of L3-37, Solo’s Best Star Wars Addition

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The female-identifying droid (Lando refers to her using “she” and “her” pronouns) is the best addition to the Star Wars universe since the Last Jedi’s …

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“Solo” had a rough start. This weekend is make or break

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The latest “Star Wars” installment will get another chance to win over audiences this weekend. It’s going to need it. The box office total for “Solo: A Star …

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How can Star Wars get back on track after Solo’s disappointing debut?

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Fans will not care that this is the most expensive Star Wars movie ever, … doors moment that led to the studio finally beginning to get Star Wars right.

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What Star Wars Should Do Instead Of A Normal Solo Sequel

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SPOILER WARNING: The following article contains massive spoilers for Solo: A Star Wars Story. If you have not yet seen the film, and don’t wish to …

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‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Hold Up as ‘Action Point,’ ‘Adrift,’

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Rather, the film’s year-long battle against headlines has convinced a sizable portion of the Star Wars fan base to sit this one out regardless of the film’s …

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‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Solves The Kessel Run Problem

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Solo: A Star Wars Story features one of the most iconic — and previously unseen — tales from a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away: how Han …

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Box Office Preview: ‘Solo’ Tries to Rebound From Rough Start

Written by  on May 30, 2018

Was “Solo: A Star Wars Story’s” disappointing opening a case of franchise fatigue or the result of tentpole overcrowding at the box office?

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Why Star Wars Needs To Break Away From Characters We Know

Written by  on May 30, 2018

We are four films into the new era of Star Wars and up to this point, Disney’s revival of the franchise is a success. Yet, the Star Wars franchise finds …

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