Why Return of the Jedi contains the most important scene in the entire Star Wars franchise

Why Return of the Jedi contains the most important scene in the entire Star Wars franchise

Return of the Jedi recently turned 40 years old, and I think it contains a moment that's the most pivotal in the entire Star Wars franchise - not just at the time, but still to this day. And I dare say that, without properly understanding it, people will be prone to miss the deeper themes [...]

How the sequel trilogy and legends material make Return of the Jedi’s biggest twist so much better

How the sequel trilogy and legends material make Return of the Jedi’s biggest twist so much better

When The Empire Strikes Back was released in 1980, it contained the biggest twist in all of film history: that Luke Skywalker's father was actually Darth Vader. So when it came time for the sequel three years later, Return of the Jedi faced an impossible task of matching it. And while no one would claim [...]

Return of the Jedi is returning to theaters for a limited 40th anniversary run – and has a gorgeous new poster to go with it

Return of the Jedi is returning to theaters for a limited 40th anniversary run – and has a gorgeous new poster to go with it

In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, the film will be returning to theaters for a limited run later this spring. The news was announced at the end of the 40th anniversary panel at Star Wars Celebration, and according to the accompanying article on the Star Wars website it will be [...]