Between the premature end of the “The Clone Wars,” rumors of a new animated series and a mysterious Facebook post of a TIE fighter from Dave Filoni, there’s been scuttlebutt from fans that the “X-Wing” saga might become a TV series. Although that’s unlikely to happen, it’s certainly fun to dream about when reading classics like “X-Wing: Solo Command” (1999), the final chapter […]
TV review: Joss Whedon’s third TV series takes its place as one of the all-time great one-season wonders.
I didn’t remember a lot of details from the “X-Wing” series from my first readings back in the 1990s, but I did distinctly recall Ton Phanan’s death scene in the sixth book, “Iron Fist” (1998). This was the book — and that chapter in particular — that propelled Aaron Allston to the top of the list of […]
As the 2012-13 season winds down, here are my top 10 TV characters, some of whom will be featured in season finales this month, and some of whom have already bid adieu for the summer:
“X-Wing: Wraith Squadron” (1998), the fifth book in the “X-Wing” series, introduces us to the misfits of a newly formed squadron whose pilots boast a mix of piloting and commando skills, along with author Aaron Allston, who takes the series’ reins from Michael A. Stackpole. Allston was the first author of the Bantam era to have such […]
In “X-Wing: The Bacta War” (1997), the final book of the Rogue Squadron quadrilogy (but not the last book about the squadron, as it’ll pop up again in “X-Wing” Book 8, “Isard’s Revenge”), the Rogues truly go rogue. At the end of “The Krytos Trap,” they collectively resigned from the New Republic military in order to take […]
Similar to “Miracle” and “61*,” “42” isn’t a particularly challenging sports movie, but it is thoroughly enjoyable and an important historical document. People very familiar with Jackie Robinson’s story will find it faithful and adequate, those somewhat familiar with it (like me) will enjoy it thoroughly, and it’s awesome that we now have a definitive chronicle of […]
Always one to look for a new challenge, Michael Stackpole follows up a novel about pilot culture (“Rogue Squadron”) and a novel about undercover work (“Wedge’s Gamble”) with a novel featuring courtroom drama and a prison break — the third “X-Wing” book, “The Krytos Trap”(1996).
Even as soulless and redundant superhero movies headline the summer movie schedule, a deeper look at the lineup reveals some really smart-looking smaller flicks hiding beneath the surface. Perhaps the cynicism of the expensive movies has allowed the cheaper pictures to feel free to be risky and fun — and in some cases, funny. Or […]
For the first time in a decade, two “Buffy” series are simultaneously building toward a seasonal conclusion. Back in 2003, TV’s “Buffy” and “Angel” were in the midst of Seasons 7 and 4, respectively. Now, Dark Horse Comics’ “Angel & Faith” and “Buffy” are working toward their Season 9 conclusions — the final installments of those 25-issue […]