Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 1

Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 1 (Jennifer Corbett and Dave Filoni, 2021)

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Science Fiction, Action, Adventure

I was super excited when The Bad Batch was announced as I loved the introduction to this troop in Clone Wars. This new series did not disappoint. The animation is stellar, the storylines work, the characters are all interesting and each has their own quirks. While this isn't as good as Rebels or The Mandalorian, it is still really engaging. Introducing a child, Omega, was a fun twist and I can't wait to see how she fits into the bigger picture of the Star Wars universe.

The recent Star Wars shows have done a wonderful job at weaving together to make a cohesive universe. It's fun to be reminded of other storylines, events, and even see characters from other shows (Rebels, Clone Wars, The Mandalorian) show up in The Bad Batch.

Season 1 Rating: DSQ=10, SP=7 / Decadence

Scale A=4, Scale B=3, Scale C=3, Scale D=3, Scale E=4

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Happy 2021!

2020 may not have been a good year for anything, but it did provide more time to revisit favorite films and catch up on viewing lots of classics that I had never gotten around to watching. I think my favorite film I watched this year was The King.

Other highlights were seeing Parasite in the theater before the pandemic, watching all Wes Anderson films, all the Batman films, and all the Karate Kid films (+ Cobra Kai show). I also fell in love with Red Dwarf again and re-watched and got caught up on all things Star Wars. The "Best in Show" for 2020 has to be The Mandalorian season 2. Well done John Favreau for creating the hands-down best Star Wars film/show/anything (in my opinion). And for making the year end on a higher note.

I'm hoping to keep watching new and old films in 2021 and make a few more themed lists for everyone. And I'm starting with a list of 25 under-appreciated films I love.

Best wishes!

The Mandalorian, Season 2

The Mandalorian, Season 2 (John Favreau, 2020)

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Rating: DSQ=11, SP=7 / Decadence

Scale A=4, Scale B=3, Scale C=4, Scale D=3, Scale E=4

Fantasy, Science Fiction, Star Wars Universe, Epic

The second season of The Mandalorian definitely delivered. And there was a lot that the Star Wars franchise had to deliver, that is for certain. Just like season 1, this installment was a fantastic trip through fantasy worlds and appeals to Star Wars fans and non-fans alike--but, again, it helps to know the universe a little bit. Favreau does throw a lot of Easter eggs at viewers. In season 2 we get some answers and, of course, more questions are asked (season 3, please!) There is also much more character and relationship development, which I appreciated and found extremely interesting, especially in chapter 15: The Believer. Philosophical and moral dilemmas are brought up and we see our favorite bounty hunter wrestle with them. And the season finale is just...epic. Can't wait for more shows and another season!

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