The romantic comedy has periodic booms and busts within Hollywood. Even so, the genre has remarkable staying power, and it often says a great deal about how American culture thinks about love and relationships. While many of these movies are quite enjoyable, it has to be said that a surprising number of rom-coms contain some questionable ideas about human relationships.
Ewan McGregor is beloved for delightfully playing Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequels. However, some fans might not remember that he also starred in his own Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+.
A good film intro, whether it occurs over the credits or is just simply the first scene in a movie, can impact the rest of the film, leaving an impression that shapes how a viewer experiences and interacts with what follows. It’s worth taking a look at some of the best movie intros.
Waiting for a movie sequel can feel like forever, but some fans have had to wait decades for their favorite franchises to return.
Andor‘s second and final season secured the Disney+ show’s place in TV history. It’s not just the best Star Wars series ever. It’s one of the best series of any kind ever.
With Ahsoka Season 2 on the way, fans are wondering which familiar faces will make appearances. We already have confirmation that Hayden Christensen will be returning as Anakin Skywalker, and fans were doubly excited when they heard that Ewan McGregor confirmed that he would be reprising his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi.
The father/son relationship is a very important one, so it makes sense that popular culture — both film and TV — would return to this subject again and again. Whatever form they take, the best father/son pairings in popular culture reveal much about how society thinks about this pivotal relationship and the institution of masculinity.
Ewan McGregor and travel mate Charley Boorman hit the road again for another motorcycle adventure for Long Way Home . The Apple TV+ docuseries mark the next leg of their 20-year odyssey that started with Long Way Round , which took the two on a 19,000-mile journey across 12 countries.
Goosebump-inducing scenes demonstrate the extent to which movies retain their power to awe, inspire, and terrify their audiences.
“Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith” returned to theaters to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The Force was strong with this re-release. Fans spent their dollars to show their love for the film and the franchise, and the box office numbers show it.
These actors are great, but their great work doesn't always get recognized. Each of them delivered an underrated movie performance.
Many non-horror movies manage to be quite intense, demonstrating the extent to which cinema can terrify viewers even outside the confines of the horror film. In addition, such films demonstrate the extent to which cinema as a whole is a medium predicated on feelings of one sort or another.
Ewan McGregor hates being branded a movie star. The 'Trainspotting' castmember admits he finds the title "offensive" especially when he's working in theatre - insisting he's "just an actor" who works across film, TV and stage shows.
The best films that contend with trauma also demonstrate how much this is a key part of many people’s experiences, giving viewers more nuanced and poignant understanding of the role it plays in human psychology.
In the last decade, though, the offerings in the universe spawned by “Star Wars” have been as robust as ever.
Believe it or not, it’s been twenty years since the theatrical release of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. To celebrate two decades of Obi-Wan Kenobi having the high ground, Lucasfilm is re-releasing Revenge of the Sith to theaters this spring.
There are actually several musicals out there that are ideal for viewing, even for those who don’t consider themselves fans of the genre.
These actors are so good they played multiple characters instead of just one.
Try to keep up with which character these actors are playing.
It’s now been a few months since Disney+ and Lucasfilm canceled The Acolyte. And it’s fair to say that the fandom still hasn’t let it go. As the petition to continue the show keeps getting traction, more actors from the series, like star Amandla Stenberg, are speaking out.
Obi-Wan Kenobi brought Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, and Liam Neeson back to the galaxy far, far away. But will Lucasfilm bring the show back for a second season?
To a Star Wars fan, every character and detail is seared into the base of their brain for eternity. So much so that in their next life, they’ll still spit facts about a galaxy far, far away. These are the most recognizable characters to the average person, from the one they call “baby Yoda” to that handsome bad boy played by Harrison Ford!
Horror is best known for its ability to tap into deep human fears, producing scenes that sear themselves into viewers' memories. However, a number of non-horror films have also leaned into the frightening and, in their own strange way, often land with even more impact.
Ewan McGregor's dedication to embodying Obi-Wan Kenobi has lasted 22 years and outlasted poor reception. The Golden Globe winner discussed the role with The Hollywood Reporter under the guise of the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi due next year, and he couldn't be happier to head up the Disney Plus series named after his character.
In late 2004, producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson offered Daniel Craig the role of every British lad’s dreams: They wanted him to be the next James Bond.
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