Anthony Murphy

Writer and pop culture fiend. Editor @RebelBriefing. Staff Writer @futureotforce. Word-slinger. Believer in crazy old wizards. He/him.

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Awesome!

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The hands of George Lucas himself being the model for this iconic Return of the Jedi poster. #StarWars

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What’s your favourite Star Wars book?

One of mine is The Magic of Myth by Mary Henderson — a deep dive into the saga’s mythic roots, with stunning McQuarrie art.

Have you read it?

#StarWarsBooks
#TheMagicOfMyth
#MythologyInStarWars
#McQuarrieArt

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🔥 “I hate you.”

Twenty years on, Revenge of the Sith still delivers one of the most devastating moments in Star Wars history.

In my latest feature , I explore how Anakin was baptised in fire — banished, broken, and reborn as Darth Vader.

🔗 https://t.co/yia4izHUlN...

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New deep-dive: The Mythic Power of Revenge of the Sith — on tragedy, prophecy & the mythic weight behind one of Star Wars’ most pivotal chapters.

Why does Episode III still resonate 20 years on?

Read: https://t.co/C6MBX69jZi...

#StarWars #RevengeOfTheSith #20Anniversary

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Can’t get enough of Andor? Same. I’m obsessed with the show & Star Wars art books — so hyped for The Art of Star Wars: Andor dropping March 2026!

By @PhilSzostak, with epic behind-the-scenes art from Series 1 & 2. Must-have for fans of artwork.

#Andor #TheArtOfAndor

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Want to dig deeper into how George Lucas built Star Wars — beyond the myths and into the drafts, rewrites, and contradictions?
Check out The Secret History of Star Wars by Michael Kaminski.
I spoke with him at @RebelBriefing about his incredible book:
https://t.co/84jxjKQauC

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Why Star Wars Storytelling Works — Beyond the Hero’s Journey, Myth, and Legacy.

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We all know Star Wars follows the hero’s journey — but what if I told you George Lucas’s process was messier and more experimental than the neat Campbell framework suggests? Let’s unpack that. 👇

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So while the hero’s journey is the backbone, the Star Wars saga thrives because it reinvents and personalizes myth — making it unpredictable and deeply human.

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“So this is how liberty dies…”

Palpatine’s rise in Star Wars wasn’t just dramatic—it’s a chilling look at how power consolidates and democracies fall. In my latest @rebelbriefing article, I dig into the politics of the prequels.

Read here: ⬇️

https://t.co/oE60IzzBsl

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Just dropped my latest article at @RebelBriefing.

#StarWars #Andor #DisneyPlus #KinoLoy #MaarvaAndor

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New on Rebel Briefing! Dive into the monologue mastery of #Andor and discover how this series is redefining #starwars storytelling. If you’re a fan of gripping dialogue and powerful performances, this one’s for you.

Dive in here: https://t.co/875s4NeYB0

#StarWars #Andor #TV

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Been deep in a #SkeletonCrew / #AmblinEntertainment vibe this week! Check out my second article on the upcoming #StarWars show landing on #DisneyPlus this December.

Dive in: https://t.co/gogSk6FDu5

#RebelBriefing

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Dive into a galaxy far, far away with #SkeletonCrew, the new #StarWars adventure that channels classic ’80s Amblin vibes!

Discover why this series is a nostalgic blast from the past in my latest article for @futureotforce.

Check it out here: https://t.co/jKLj83R8wb

#Amblin

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Discover the epic journey of Brian Stillman, the mastermind behind the Star Wars toys documentary @Plastic_Galaxy. From fan to filmmaker, dive into his galactic adventure in part 2 of @RebelBriefing’s feature.

Read it here: https://t.co/N0HR48FZfr

#StarWars #KennerToys

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Check out @RebelBriefing’s latest article: “Bantha Tracks: A Galaxy of Joy in My Mailbox.”

You can read it here: https://t.co/oiJfBdDzmm…

#StarWars #BanthaTracks #GalaxyOfJoy #StarWarsFandom #starwarsinsider

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This week on Rebel Briefing: Discover how the ’80s animated series Droids and Ewoks kept the Star Wars magic alive after Return of the Jedi!.

Read more here: https://t.co/L06fc20euk…

#StarWars #Ewoks #Droids #1980s #animation #Lucasfilm