Tag Archives: darth maul
#SWRepMatters: Mental Health
Content warning for discussion of suicide This was originally going to be a part of “Twin Suns” series, but with #SWRepMatters trending, I felt it was appropriate as its own piece: a conversation-starter regarding the representation of mental disabilities/mental illness … Continue reading
A Close Read of Star Wars Rebels: “Twin Suns” – Part 3 – Departure & Arrival
In between my final edits of Part 2 and the outlining of Part 3 here, Star Wars Rebels Season 3 came out on Blu-Ray, which meant we got “Twin Suns” commentary by Dave Filoni himself. In that commentary, Filoni expands … Continue reading
A Close Read of Star Wars Rebels: “Twin Suns” – Part 2 – Atollon
Part 2 – Atollon At the beginning of the episode, the use of Maul’s POV established him as a primary viewpoint character. Now with another sight-based shot – an extreme close-up of Ezra’s eye opening – the status of viewpoint … Continue reading
A Close Read of Star Wars Rebels: “Twin Suns” – Part 1 – Cold Open
FOREWORD The best stories are the ones that encourage exploration. Exploration of stories takes many forms: fan art, fanfic, cosplay, discussions, celebrations, make-believe play, or ridiculously long essays. Sometimes the exploration is a conscious act, something actively pursued. Sometimes it’s … Continue reading
Framing a Lightsaber Battle: A Brief, Close Read of the Cinematography of “Twin Suns”
Three seconds. Star Wars: Rebels told us a story and gave us a twist ending in three seconds primarily through staging and cinematography. “Twin Suns” spoilers ahead.
Emotional Attachments: A Character Analysis of Obi-Wan and Maul
A while back there was an analysis on Maul from Tumblr user scribbleymark, about how Maul is a sympathetic villain because he genuinely cares about certain individuals. This analysis has stayed with me throughout my watch of Star Wars: Rebels and influenced … Continue reading
