Author: Anthony Murphy
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Obi-Wan Kenobi: King of the Clones
Attack of the Clones is 20 years old. Like a fine Naboolian wine, the middle chapter of the prequel trilogy gets better with age. To commemorate its anniversary, Rebel Briefing celebrates the movie’s links to a revered Jedi Knight. Hello there! Today we are celebrating two big events at Rebel Briefing. Firstly… tomorrow will be […]
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The Empire Strikes Back: The Jewel in the Star Wars Crown
Bounty hunters, blizzards and betrayal. The Empire Strikes Back had it all. To mark the 40th anniversary of its release, Rebel Briefing’s Anthony Murphy celebrates his favourite film of the Star Wars Saga. My love for Star Wars began in 1980 with The Empire Strikes Back. I was lucky to see A New Hope and […]
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A Saga Out of Balance
It’s a wrap! After 42 years and nine movies, the generation-spanning Skywalker Saga has come to an end. Is The Rise of Skywalker a fitting finale? To quote Obi-Wan one last time, it all depends on a certain point of view.
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Echo Base… I’ve Got Something!
Below the frozen surface of Hoth, General Rieekan addresses the Rebel ranks. The subject is Echo Base. But he’s not talking about surprise Imperial invasions or Wampa attacks. Instead he’s discussing the Echo Base Facebook group – a growing alliance of Star Wars toys enthusiasts.
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The Phantom Menace at 20
Two decades on, it still remains divisive. But, with The Last Jedi now the punching bag of the Star Wars universe, The Phantom Menace can breathe a sigh of relief that it’s no longer the most hated film of the franchise.
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Bad Guys Doing Good
Rebel Briefing sat down with the Commanding Officer of the 501st UK Garrison to gather vital intel about the group. Here is part 1 of our official report.
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Bad Guys Doing Good pt.2
Stormtroopers are a taciturn bunch, but nothing could be further from the truth when talking to Gary Hailes. The Commanding Officer of the 501st UK Garrison takes another break from his day to day duties with the Empire to share a little more of what life is like in a galaxy a little closer to […]
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The Last Jedi: A Game Changer
Is The Last Jedi strong in the Force? It’s hard to say, but whether you love or hate the film, it’s certainly a game changer.
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A Golden Age for Star Wars fans
Image: starwars.com Star Wars fans are enjoying a new golden age. During the 70s and 80s Star Wars, like the Force, was everywhere – it surrounded us, penetrated us and bound our galaxy together. Then, after Jedi finished its cinematic run in 1983, nothing… the galaxy fell silent and the franchise entered its first dark […]
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