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Star Warsâ John Boyega knows what itâs like to be the face of representation within a cinematic universe. While he didnât get as much shine in the
Star Wars Sequel Trilogy as expected, he does admire another Disney brand for its treatment of BIPOCs. The
Star Wars actor commended Marvel for elevating BIPOC stories in its projects.
Being a part of the House of Mouse, itâs only right that John Boyega would admire Marvel s efforts. Itâs no surprise given the MCUâs push for inclusion and representation in its projects. The
Star Wars star praised the MCU for focusing on character and storytelling in their blockbuster films, saying:
Star Wars Reveals Ben Solo s Reaction To Learning He Was Darth Vader s Grandson
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Star Wars has finally given fans a look at the decisive moment when Ben Solo learned that his grandfather was Darth Vader. The connection between Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker and Luke and Leia Skywalker was the defining twist of the
Star Wars Original Trilogy; however, the
Star Wars Sequel Trilogy was a lot murkier when it came to explaining how the infamous path of the Skywalker bloodline affected Ben Solo and his transformation into Kylo Ren. Now, things to the new in-universe biography
Skywalker: A Family At War, we get a lot more details on what happened when Ben Solo learned Darth Vader was his granddad.
New Rumor Says Over 80% Of Falcon And The Winter Soldier Viewers Turned Off Episode 2 At The Same Point
WandaVision, but
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is still dealing with some heavy thematic subtext despite being a globetrotting buddy adventure full of explosive set pieces and witty barbs being traded back and forth.
Legacy is one of the show’s recurring themes, with Sam Wilson wrestling with his decision to give up Steve Rogers’ iconic shield, only to see it handed to John Walker instead, as the mere existence of a new Captain America weighs heavy on both his mind and conscience. Anthony Mackie believes the world is ready for a black Cap, though, and Sam’s revelatory discovery that Isiah Bradley had been imprisoned and experimented on for decades will end up having a huge bearing on his arc.
SHORTS TV
As we prepare for the upcoming
Academy Awards, one category or, to be precise, three categories that are easy to gloss over are the short films. This is because most of us simply haven’t seen or even heard of them. SHORTS TV has made a laudable effort to change this, and the 2
021 Oscar Nominated Shorts can be viewed in theaters and online mostly online this year, if we are being honest.
As a filmmaker in addition to being a film critic, I’m most prolific in the area of making short films because they are easier to get made at a high quality and on a low budget. But as someone who grew up on