The Road to Star Wars: Episode IX

In my last Star Wars-heavy article, I put forth an honest and complete review of The Last Jedi. I can't fully comprehend the level of hatred the film is getting; but I think it's mainly based on what I referred to as "broken nostalgia" and perhaps a little bit of good ol' fashioned butt-hurt over not getting…

Rox Trash Radio, Ep. 205

We kick this episode off with Net Neutrality and why everything you heard is wrong / My 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' thoughts and review with spoilers / Turning to local politics with the rise of the Asians / Helen Gym embarrasses herself and wheels out a bewildered black woman on DemocracyNow / The 'Different…

The Last Jedi: Most Divisive ‘Star Wars’ Ever?

As an unapologetic Star Wars apologist, I feel that we need to get several things straight right away regarding a personal and a public response to this latest trilogy installment, The Last Jedi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j78oe2QB7X4 Let's start with the personal. With the unquestionable exception of the Wookiee-related sections of the Star Wars Holiday Special, I can watch anything in…

Rox Trash Radio, Ep. 204

We start off this week with a little bullying of Keaton Jones / Moving into a look at Monday's failed terrorist attack in New York City / Trump's weakest accusers come to the forefront / Bracing for a rough election in Alabama / Star Wars week and the new Resistance / Philly's attack on the…

Talking Nerdy, Ep. 229: Does That John Hurt?

The WWE Royal Rumble kicks off during the show / Joe has a Neighborhood Fight Night / We play Does That John Hurt? / Trump makes an executive order blocking travel from 7 Muslim Countries / He Will Not Divide Us turns terrifying / Dan Mansplains #Supernatural Tweets from Girls on Twitter / Star Wars: The Last Jedi / Guessing what…

5 Yuge Things About Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi

So, I know I'm a bit late to the game on this one. But I couldn't resist writing about it, since we all know Star Wars is bae, and dope as fuck. The next installment in the new trilogy will be released in December 2017, and the official title has been announced as Star Wars Episode VIII: The…