Rachael "Syril's Beret"
@rachael1918.bsky.social
Movie buff, Star Wars nerd and co-host of the Scavenger's Hoard podcast. Proudly thinking the worst of Luke Skywalker since 2017. She/her.
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Adam Driver on Jarmusch, 'Star Wars' and putting filmmakers first
In an interview with The Associated Press, Adam Driver says he developed a Kylo Ren “Star Wars” movie that would have been directed by Steven Soderbergh.
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I'm genuinely hyperventilating over this. Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined these conversations to have happened and (most importantly) Adam Driver to actually be on board and even enthusiastic. Fuck Disney for nixing this.
I stand in awe of the enduring power of Reylo to make antis mad. No one has power like them.
November 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I stand in awe of the enduring power of Reylo to make antis mad. No one has power like them.
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Finally. My big 2800 word essay about One Battle After Another and its black women characters is live. www.vulture.com/article/blac...
Black Actresses Are Carrying One Battle After Another
Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, and Regina Hall propel the film’s most conflicted ideas, for better and worse.
www.vulture.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Finally. My big 2800 word essay about One Battle After Another and its black women characters is live. www.vulture.com/article/blac...
I know for most TFA Reylos it was the bridal carry or the interrogation that made them true believers, but for me it was absolutely this fight scene. There's something intensely passionate about every aspect - from the lighting to the choreography and the close-ups. Gorgeous.
new to me angle of the Starkiller base snow fight, behind the scenes scanned pic
November 24, 2025 at 11:37 AM
I know for most TFA Reylos it was the bridal carry or the interrogation that made them true believers, but for me it was absolutely this fight scene. There's something intensely passionate about every aspect - from the lighting to the choreography and the close-ups. Gorgeous.
The Running Man remake is super mid but Lee Pace follows the Adam Driver school of sexy mask-wearing and makes for a fantastic villain. Fun watch, even with some serious narrative flaws.
November 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The Running Man remake is super mid but Lee Pace follows the Adam Driver school of sexy mask-wearing and makes for a fantastic villain. Fun watch, even with some serious narrative flaws.
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I think this year we all wish Adam the same thing - to make #TheHuntForBenSolo as he intended :D
Here's my art for the occasion. It always baffled me that the character with so much potential was barely developed in the movies, there's still so much I'd love to learn about him!
#gizart
Here's my art for the occasion. It always baffled me that the character with so much potential was barely developed in the movies, there's still so much I'd love to learn about him!
#gizart
November 19, 2025 at 9:21 AM
I think this year we all wish Adam the same thing - to make #TheHuntForBenSolo as he intended :D
Here's my art for the occasion. It always baffled me that the character with so much potential was barely developed in the movies, there's still so much I'd love to learn about him!
#gizart
Here's my art for the occasion. It always baffled me that the character with so much potential was barely developed in the movies, there's still so much I'd love to learn about him!
#gizart
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I drew movie Zelda again based on the better official shots.
Loving the costume design.
Loving the costume design.
November 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I drew movie Zelda again based on the better official shots.
Loving the costume design.
Loving the costume design.
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Nearly 10 years ago a little movie came out that changed my life. Last night I went with 3 friends who have all shared the fun along the way, to see The Force Awakens at the Royal Albert Hall accompanied by a full orchestra*. It’s still a fun watch and it brought back some great memories.
#StarWars
#StarWars
November 16, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Nearly 10 years ago a little movie came out that changed my life. Last night I went with 3 friends who have all shared the fun along the way, to see The Force Awakens at the Royal Albert Hall accompanied by a full orchestra*. It’s still a fun watch and it brought back some great memories.
#StarWars
#StarWars
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We were also there last night. The droids are back in town (iykyk). Great performance from the orchestra and a top night all round. #StarWars #TheForceAwakens #TFA10
November 16, 2025 at 1:12 PM
We were also there last night. The droids are back in town (iykyk). Great performance from the orchestra and a top night all round. #StarWars #TheForceAwakens #TFA10
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Unforgiving Light. When the other half of the dyad is gone...
August 27, 2023 at 8:59 AM
Unforgiving Light. When the other half of the dyad is gone...
One of the friends I went to TFA with said that Kylo Ren killed Han Solo because he "wanted power" and I had to bite my tongue to stop myself vehemently disagreeing and going full defence mode 🙃
LOOK AT THAT FACE!!!
LOOK AT THAT FACE!!!
November 15, 2025 at 11:32 PM
One of the friends I went to TFA with said that Kylo Ren killed Han Solo because he "wanted power" and I had to bite my tongue to stop myself vehemently disagreeing and going full defence mode 🙃
LOOK AT THAT FACE!!!
LOOK AT THAT FACE!!!
The Force Awakens in Concert at the Royal Albert Hall was a truly special experience. The score is so stunning, and only gets richer and more resonant with age. The orchestra did a superb job, and really nailed the grandeur (Kylo's theme!) and poignancy (Rey's theme!) of John Williams' compositions.
November 15, 2025 at 11:13 PM
The Force Awakens in Concert at the Royal Albert Hall was a truly special experience. The score is so stunning, and only gets richer and more resonant with age. The orchestra did a superb job, and really nailed the grandeur (Kylo's theme!) and poignancy (Rey's theme!) of John Williams' compositions.
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Attack of the Clones was released on DVD 23 years ago today so that makes today the very important holiday of Yoda Da Man Day. Please celebrate accordingly.
November 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Attack of the Clones was released on DVD 23 years ago today so that makes today the very important holiday of Yoda Da Man Day. Please celebrate accordingly.
I love autumn. Definitely the most beautiful season 🍁
November 9, 2025 at 12:05 PM
I love autumn. Definitely the most beautiful season 🍁
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Rian Johnson being asked about Adam Driver’s efforts to make #TheHuntforBenSolo
“I wanna see Adam in another Star Wars movie, man” 🙏🏽 Daniel Craig “Couldn’t possibly comment” 😂 - radioandyinsta
“I wanna see Adam in another Star Wars movie, man” 🙏🏽 Daniel Craig “Couldn’t possibly comment” 😂 - radioandyinsta
November 9, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Rian Johnson being asked about Adam Driver’s efforts to make #TheHuntforBenSolo
“I wanna see Adam in another Star Wars movie, man” 🙏🏽 Daniel Craig “Couldn’t possibly comment” 😂 - radioandyinsta
“I wanna see Adam in another Star Wars movie, man” 🙏🏽 Daniel Craig “Couldn’t possibly comment” 😂 - radioandyinsta
This Han-Ben interaction is great and clarifies an aspect of TFA that many viewers misunderstood - Kylo didn't kill Han because he hated him, but because he loved him. He desperately wanted to believe that he'd find peace and strength by destroying what he loved. Instead, that choice haunted him.
November 8, 2025 at 6:55 PM
This Han-Ben interaction is great and clarifies an aspect of TFA that many viewers misunderstood - Kylo didn't kill Han because he hated him, but because he loved him. He desperately wanted to believe that he'd find peace and strength by destroying what he loved. Instead, that choice haunted him.
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I coloured it.
Rey's going to find Ben Solo and kick the ass of whoever killed him.
I finally got an idea to draw after all this time and it worked out lol
#reylo #reyloart #TheHuntForBenSolo
Rey's going to find Ben Solo and kick the ass of whoever killed him.
I finally got an idea to draw after all this time and it worked out lol
#reylo #reyloart #TheHuntForBenSolo
November 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I coloured it.
Rey's going to find Ben Solo and kick the ass of whoever killed him.
I finally got an idea to draw after all this time and it worked out lol
#reylo #reyloart #TheHuntForBenSolo
Rey's going to find Ben Solo and kick the ass of whoever killed him.
I finally got an idea to draw after all this time and it worked out lol
#reylo #reyloart #TheHuntForBenSolo
I enjoyed del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN while also feeling frustrated by many of its choices. It suffers badly from bloat and self-indulgence, loudly proclaiming its own themes and eradicating much of the novel's moral complexity. Isaac goes full camp and is very fun; Elordi is heartbreaking.
November 8, 2025 at 9:23 AM
I enjoyed del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN while also feeling frustrated by many of its choices. It suffers badly from bloat and self-indulgence, loudly proclaiming its own themes and eradicating much of the novel's moral complexity. Isaac goes full camp and is very fun; Elordi is heartbreaking.
This is both funny and deeply cutting. There's some level of tragic predestination in the boy who couldn't be bothered to learn history growing up to become the leader of a fascist regime drunk on nostalgia for the Empire.
(From Han Solo: Hunt for the Falcon, #3.)
(From Han Solo: Hunt for the Falcon, #3.)
November 7, 2025 at 10:36 PM
This is both funny and deeply cutting. There's some level of tragic predestination in the boy who couldn't be bothered to learn history growing up to become the leader of a fascist regime drunk on nostalgia for the Empire.
(From Han Solo: Hunt for the Falcon, #3.)
(From Han Solo: Hunt for the Falcon, #3.)
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The part of Mamdani's speech that I found most exciting was "you dismantle the conditions that allowed him to gain power. That's how we stop Trump — and the next one."
We need popular political figures to point out that Trump is not an anomaly and there are plenty more to take his place.
We need popular political figures to point out that Trump is not an anomaly and there are plenty more to take his place.
November 6, 2025 at 7:32 AM
The part of Mamdani's speech that I found most exciting was "you dismantle the conditions that allowed him to gain power. That's how we stop Trump — and the next one."
We need popular political figures to point out that Trump is not an anomaly and there are plenty more to take his place.
We need popular political figures to point out that Trump is not an anomaly and there are plenty more to take his place.
I love this for NYC and the US in general! More left-wing leaders with true vision, please.
November 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I love this for NYC and the US in general! More left-wing leaders with true vision, please.
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this guy has my favourite wookiepedia article of all time
November 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
this guy has my favourite wookiepedia article of all time
I find it hilarious that this guy appeared in Rogue One for like 30 seconds and now has a whole EU built up around his weird af machinations. Like wtf do you mean he's a head in a bowl tormenting Kylo Ren.
November 4, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I find it hilarious that this guy appeared in Rogue One for like 30 seconds and now has a whole EU built up around his weird af machinations. Like wtf do you mean he's a head in a bowl tormenting Kylo Ren.
The best thing about Charles Soule tweeting about writing Kylo Ren as "happy" is that I win either way. Since I view the comics as harmless fanfiction to be overridden given the slightest need, I'll enjoy Kylo a) having Rey-related butterflies or b) being comically OOC and enjoying dinner w/ Tava.
November 3, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The best thing about Charles Soule tweeting about writing Kylo Ren as "happy" is that I win either way. Since I view the comics as harmless fanfiction to be overridden given the slightest need, I'll enjoy Kylo a) having Rey-related butterflies or b) being comically OOC and enjoying dinner w/ Tava.
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Empire Cooked!!
"Reylos want Ben Solo to return; sequel haters want Ben Solo to return; casual Star Wars fans want Ben Solo to return.Hell, / want Ben Solo to return. Maybe Disney will see there's something in it.
Say it all together: "No-one's ever really gone."
#TheHuntForBenSolo
"Reylos want Ben Solo to return; sequel haters want Ben Solo to return; casual Star Wars fans want Ben Solo to return.Hell, / want Ben Solo to return. Maybe Disney will see there's something in it.
Say it all together: "No-one's ever really gone."
#TheHuntForBenSolo
The reaction to The Hunt For Ben Solo is the start of the Star Wars sequels revival
Fans clamouring for Adam Driver's redeemed Kylo Ren to return signals a generational Star Wars turn. Read more at Empire.
www.empireonline.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Empire Cooked!!
"Reylos want Ben Solo to return; sequel haters want Ben Solo to return; casual Star Wars fans want Ben Solo to return.Hell, / want Ben Solo to return. Maybe Disney will see there's something in it.
Say it all together: "No-one's ever really gone."
#TheHuntForBenSolo
"Reylos want Ben Solo to return; sequel haters want Ben Solo to return; casual Star Wars fans want Ben Solo to return.Hell, / want Ben Solo to return. Maybe Disney will see there's something in it.
Say it all together: "No-one's ever really gone."
#TheHuntForBenSolo
My dad collects and catalogues old radio recordings and recently found this fascinating radio ad promoting the original Star Wars to British audiences back in 1977. It's super interesting to experience how Star Wars was promoted when it was brand new. @blastpoints.bsky.social @wtforce.bsky.social
Star Wars Film advert on Capital Radio 1977 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
Star Wars Film advert on Capital Radio 1977
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November 2, 2025 at 10:13 AM
My dad collects and catalogues old radio recordings and recently found this fascinating radio ad promoting the original Star Wars to British audiences back in 1977. It's super interesting to experience how Star Wars was promoted when it was brand new. @blastpoints.bsky.social @wtforce.bsky.social