Journalist, author and Star Wars fan.
Since that first viewing of The Last Jedi in theatres, I’ve had no doubt the title for Episode IX will be Spark of Hope. Not only does any prospective title need to inspire optimism, being the end of a new trilogy, but also imply a fitting end to […]
Recently watching Rogue One, I was struck by its style and storytelling chops as if it was the first time but then its deeper themes and devices become more apparent to me than they ever had before. I tweeted as much at the time and while the replies […]
Parting with all possessions that don’t spark a sense of joy is the quintessence of Marie Kondo’s career, a Japanese author and consultant who has taken the western world by storm with her self-styled ‘KonMari’ method. Drawing from the tenants of mindfulness and eastern […]
There’s a lot to look forward to when your baby starts walking but, I confess, one of the things I’ve most been looking forward to is being able to quote Obi Wan from Rey’s vision in The Force Awakens. So, without further ado, I can finally say: “These […]
Since starting Raising a Rebel some ten months ago to coincide with the birth of my daughter, I’ve integrated myself into the Star Wars community like never before. While I’ve always had a special place in my heart for this fairy tale family saga, my interaction as a […]
Documentaries, interviews and opinion pieces capturing a slice of Star Wars fandom tend to have one thing in common – showcasing that first crop of fans from 1977. This, we’re led to believe, is the golden generation, fandom’s year zero, and with it comes a kind of superiority, […]
Being a parent is a learning curve, a slow study in how to look after a vulnerable little person. As they begin to crawl, climb and stand, the home becomes its own obstacle course with accidents lurking at every turn. It’s like living in a trash compactor with […]
Whether you’re a casual fan or full-on obsessive, few could have failed to notice the debut of Star Wars Resistance, the brand-new series from Lucasfilm Animation. Certainly, the complaints leading up to its airdate were loud enough. Some took exception to its anime-inspired cel-shaded visuals, which had more […]
When Elisabeth and I discovered we were having a baby, one thing became quickly apparent. The baby, be they girl, boy or intersex, was going to be raised a Star Wars fan. Towards the end of the pregnancy, the idea of starting ‘Raising a Rebel’ came to fruition […]
When The Phantom Menace arrived in theatres, it was met first with fervour as the expectation of sixteen years unspooled. What we consider the backlash came later (I wasn’t even aware people had a problem with Jar Jar until after Revenge of the Sith). Perhaps the most prevalent […]
