Aaren Gimenez

As a 90s kid, I got some strong (and rather conflicting) opinions about 'Star Wars', that I pour into writing occasionally. DM me on Twitter @AarenGimenez if you wanna grumble with me about Disney ruining 'Star Wars' as we speak.

The Rings of Power Season 2 is Already Facing a Big Problem
The Rings of Power Season 2 is Already Facing a Big Problem
Well, several big problems, to be honest, but we'll cover one of them for now. 
Will White Walkers appear in House of the Dragon?
Will White Walkers appear in House of the Dragon?
Ah, the White Walkers. They were the biggest threat to everyone and everything in the Game of Thrones. 
Nick's a Family Man Now: Get Ready to Meet Mrs. Fury in Secret Invasion
Nick's a Family Man Now: Get Ready to Meet Mrs. Fury in Secret Invasion
Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury has become a Marvel Studios staple at this point. Samuel is one of the longest-tenured actors in the whole of MCU. But so far Nick Fury had only played supporting roles whenever he appeared. Now he is finally getting a project of his own in next year's Secret Invasion.
Andor is the Ultimate Star Wars for Grownups, But Sex is Not Allowed… Yet
Andor is the Ultimate Star Wars for Grownups, But Sex is Not Allowed… Yet
Andor is a good deal darker and grittier than your average Star Wars movie. 
In a HotD vs RoP Ratings Battle There's a Clear Winner After All
In a HotD vs RoP Ratings Battle There's a Clear Winner After All
House of the Dragon and Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power are the largest shows of this year, but their similarities do not end there. 
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Was Nearly Fired From GoT Because of a Silly Prank
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Was Nearly Fired From GoT Because of a Silly Prank
Most people agree that performance of Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jaime Lannister was among the most memorable performances on Game of Thrones.
Emma D'Arcy Drops Some Harsh Truth for Those Criticizing HotD's Controversial Scenes
Emma D'Arcy Drops Some Harsh Truth for Those Criticizing HotD's Controversial Scenes
Just like Game of Thrones in its time, House of the Dragon, its prequel is (in)famous for being spectacularly gory and full of gruesome scenes. 
Palpatine's Resurrection in the Rise of Skywalker Broke a Major Sith Rule
Palpatine's Resurrection in the Rise of Skywalker Broke a Major Sith Rule
Emperor Palpatine, aka Sith Lord Darth Sidious, is infamous for returning from the dead both in the old Star Wars Expanded Universe, and in Episode IX of the new Disney canon. 
We Should Thank (Or Blame) George Lucas For Palpatine's Resurrection
We Should Thank (Or Blame) George Lucas For Palpatine's Resurrection
Emperor Palpatine's return from the dead in Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker did not help to salvage the movie and the sequel trilogy, as it was clearly intended to. Few people liked it, many mocked it, most saw it as a cheap attempt at nostalgia baiting.
Wild Theory Will Change How You See Alicent and Rhaenyra's Rivalry Completely
Wild Theory Will Change How You See Alicent and Rhaenyra's Rivalry Completely
Like Game of Thrones – and like many well-crafted stories in general – House of the Dragon is packed with symbolism that showrunners are casually leaving in plain sight.