The Rise of Skywalker General Star Wars Episode IX News/Speculation Thread - Part 1

[SwordOfMorning]

I was unaware the site was 'right wing'; in any case the lady herself was seen on camera making her comments about 'making men uncomfortable' - i myself found it disturbing as imagine if she had been a man talking about women.

It would have an entirely different meaning, context and baggage. So the comparison is irrelevant.

 

[Snow Queen]

How dare she say such a thing when discussing her film documenting acid attacks and honour killings in Pakistan.

 

[Sithborg]

Much like "The Force is Female" shirts that has youtubers frothing at the mouths, context matters.

 

[BatLobster]

In today's clickbait, outrage farming age, context goes entirely out the window. Terrible.

 

[OrbOfConfusion]

The Mandalorian and Grogu getting a movie.

The Mandalorian & Grogu Journeys to the Big Screen

The Mandalorian and Grogu are embarking on a new adventure — to movie theaters.

Directed by Jon Favreau, and produced by Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, and Dave Filoni, The Mandalorian & Grogu will go into production in 2024.

“I have loved telling stories set in the rich world that George Lucas created,” said Favreau. “The prospect of bringing the Mandalorian and his apprentice Grogu to the big screen is extremely exciting.”

"Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni have ushered into Star Wars two new and beloved characters, and this new story is a perfect fit for the big screen," added Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm.

 

[Sian]

Daisy Ridley Excited To Work With Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Based on Her Documentaries and Her 'Star Wars' Pitch - Star Wars News Net

Daisy Ridley said in a new interview she's excited to work with Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy on her Star Wars movie based on her documentary work.

www.starwarsnewsnet.com

 

[Sian]

How dare she say such a thing when discussing her film documenting acid attacks and honour killings in Pakistan.

Is that what she was doing? Now that is surprising, because she was laughing at the time, which is odd considering the appalling nature of the subject.
Whatever.

 

[Sian]

It would have an entirely different meaning, context and baggage. So the comparison is irrelevant.

I'm sorry, but as a woman myself who's no stranger to misogyny I still found the comment unsettling.

My great grandmother by the way, was abused in every manner by her alcoholic husband who I refuse to call my great grandfather.