Tag: Andor
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The Soundtrack To The First Four Episodes Of Andor Has Been Released, With More To Follow
You know, I haven’t really bothered to take a reading of the room when it comes to “Andor.” Do the fans and critics love it? Do they hate it? I have no idea, but I do know that it’s quickly becoming one of my favorite “Star Wars” series. From its filmic look to the surprisingly adult themes (people have…
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Andor: Cassian and Maarva’s Last Conversation Explained
Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Episodes 1-7 of Andor.With the mixed results of the heist behind us, we join Andor, Episode 7, entitled, “Announcement” as the fallout of the rebel incursion is now everywhere. Cassian (Diego Luna), after unceremoniously killing Skeen (Ebon-Moss Bachrach), has taken his cut and clandestinely returned to Ferrix to…
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‘Andor’: Two More Volumes Of The ‘Star Wars’ Disney+ Show’s Soundtrack Arrive On November 4 & December 2
Today Walt Disney Records releases the digital soundtrack for Lucasfilm‘s live-action series “Andor,” premiering on Disney+ now. The new album “Andor: Volume 1 (Episodes 1-4) (Original Score)” features music from three-time Oscar and Emmy-nominated composer Nicholas Britell composed for the show. And for those who have been keeping up with the “Star Wars” series, Britell’s…
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The Star Wars TV Shows We Wish We Had — And A Few We’re Ok With Not Seeing
Andor is the latest in what seems like an exciting future for Star Wars on television. In the next few years, we will be getting shows such as Ahsoka, The Acolyte, Lando, Skeleton Crew, and additional seasons of both The Mandalorian and The Bad Batch. Although Star Wars is one of the most successful film…
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Andor: How Skeen’s Betrayal Changes Cassian’s Trajectory
Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Episodes 1-7 of Andor.Week to week, Andor continues to expand what’s possible in the Star Wars universe, providing breathtaking spectacle without undercutting character depth and nuance. Tony Gilroy has deliberately paced this series in order to make the quiet character moments matter as much as the climatic action.…
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Andor Using Real Locations Makes the Show’s Direction More Dynamic
The latest addition to the Star Wars franchise, Tony Gilroy’s moodier and more pensive series Andor, is something of a refreshing departure — that is, a departure from the precedent set by Lucasfilm’s other live-action series that have debuted on Disney+. Even the most recent episode “The Eye,” delivers a tense and melancholic heist escapade…
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Andor: Why Does the Aldhani Operation Matter in Coruscant?
Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Episodes 1-6 of Andor.The sixth episode of Andor, “The Eye” brought the season’s second arc to a gorgeous conclusion, in terms of both visuals and story. Although we’ll have to wait a whole week to find out what the future holds for Cassian (Diego Luna) and the fledgling…
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The Rings Of Power Season Finale Showed It Can Meet All Your Expectations And Still Be Exciting
This article contains spoilers for “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” season 1.Tearful goodbyes and too many endings: we’ve come to expect those from “The Lord of the Rings,” and the season 1 finale of “The Rings of Power” didn’t disappoint in that regard. Like “Andor,” “The Rings of Power” is a…
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Andor Breaks Away From Star Wars’ Skywalker Emphasis, and That’s a Good Thing
Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Episode 1-4 of Andor.Disney+’s Andor is just four episodes in, and it has already distinguished itself within the Star Wars universe. The show is not afraid to include adult themes, conflicts, and action sequences. Episode 3 even debuted Star Wars’ first use of an Earthly swear word. Perhaps…
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Andor: Mon Mothma and the Power of Iron-Willed Women in Star Wars
With Andor now streaming on Disney+, we are promised a look at the origins of Diego Luna’s fledgling Rebel Cassian Andor. All the while, forces are beginning to quietly prepare for a concerted effort to fight back against the Galactic Empire. Alongside our journey with the titular protagonist, we are also being reintroduced to a…