Would anyone think less of the Terminator franchise if Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) were its final film? The Terminator (1984) and T2 function well as a duology. The franchise has only been able to proceed from Judgment Day by undermining it. Since T2, every Terminator film except Terminator: Salvation (2009) has tried and failed to recapture the same magic. Rise of the Machines (2003)...
While writing my two previous articles, which concerned the concept of fictional canonicity, I had three real-world franchises primarily in mind: Doctor Who, Star Trek, and Star Wars. The former two franchises have simple canon policies, but Star Wars‘ canon policy is relatively complex and has evolved over the franchise’s history. For after being acquired by Disney, Lucasfilm...
In my previous article, I introduced the concept of fictional canonicity. In this article, I will detail my issues with the concept and propose a solution. As a quick recap, in my previous article, I defined a fictional canon as a body of works that constitute the official history within a given fictional setting. My issue with this idea can be summed up in two words: who cares? That the current...
My favorite film series is Star Wars, and it has been since I was very young. Despite this, my interest in the franchise waxes and wanes. Currently, my interest in Star Wars is on the upswing, spurred on by my anticipation of the Disney+ series The Mandalorian and the upcoming film The Rise of Skywalker. As I await these upcoming canonical entries in the Star Wars franchise, I am also reading Han...
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