10 Best Articles on Star Wars
The most useful articles on star wars from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Star Wars Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on star wars by Refind users in 2023 so far.
- John Boyega: 'I’m the only cast member whose experience of Star Wars was based on their race'
- Philosophy of Star Wars: Are Darth Vader and the Sith really all that bad?
- Is fandom a cult? The religious fervor fueling Star Wars, Marvel, and more
- George Lucas reveals his plan for Star Wars 7 through 9—and it was awful
- You Won’t Live to See the Final Star Wars Movie
Videos
Watch a video to get a quick overview.
How Star Wars was saved in the edit
A video essay exploring how Star Wars' editors recut and rearranged Star Wars: A New Hope to create the cinematic classic it became. Check out more essays at...
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on star wars—all under 10 minutes.
Is fandom a cult? The religious fervor fueling Star Wars, Marvel, and more
Marvel and Star Wars have massive followings, but can fandom become a religion if enough people believe in it?
Philosophy of Star Wars: Are Darth Vader and the Sith really all that bad?
In the philosophy of Star Wars, the Sith are evil because they surrender to passion. But is a life of total rationality a “good” life?
32 Star Wars Filming Locations You Can Visit
From the deserts of Tunisia to the woods of Northern California, these are the must-see filming locations for intrepid Star Wars fans
George Lucas reveals his plan for Star Wars 7 through 9—and it was awful
Compared to this, Rian Johnson saved your childhood.
The Growing Emptiness of the Star Wars Universe
When the universalization of “Star Wars” is complete, it will no longer be a story but an aesthetic.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on star wars.
John Boyega: 'I’m the only cast member whose experience of Star Wars was based on their race'
In his first interview since finishing Star Wars and that unguarded address from a Hyde Park stage, he explains how both platforms inspired him to make a stand, but for very different reasons.
What is the future of Star Wars?
Everything we know about all the incoming projects from a galaxy far, far away…
What if Star Wars never happened?
Imagining a world where George Lucas’ space fantasy didn’t revolutionize Hollywood
You Won’t Live to See the Final Star Wars Movie
If the people at Disney have anything to say about it, the past four decades of Star Wars were merely prologue.
Publications
We monitor hundreds of publications, blogs, newsletters, and news sources in Star Wars, including:
Architectural Digest
The International Design Authority.
Big Think
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British GQ
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Polygon
A tour guide for the wilderness of modern entertainment. We find, share, and investigate the things you love and the people who make and enjoy them.
The Week
All you need to know about everything that matters.
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