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This 6 part series is fan service. It focuses on the time Obi-wan spent in exile on Tatooine between episodes 3 and 4. It also elaborates on the relationships between Leia, Obi-wan, and Darth Vader which obviously existed prior to the events of the original Star Wars film but wasn't developed in any way.

The story isn't too bad, but there's a distinct feeling - especially by the end - that it might step on the toes of the Star Wars films following it chronologically. Fortunately it doesn't, but I'd say it comes pretty close with it's audacious premise involving characters we already know. Additionally there's nothing that makes it a remarkable addition to Star Wars lore, except perhaps during the final light sabre confrontation.

The series is action packed, but I'd say it's let down by some weak acting by the inquisitors - the Jedi hunters - which seems a bit too exaggerated. All in all, it's serviceable and entertaining I suppose but not particularly amazing. I think fans and non fans will like it anyway.

This is the best Star Wars film under Disney. A movie nobody asked for but we're ever so thankful it was placed in the right hands.

Rogue One tells the story hinted at in the opening crawl of the original Star Wars movie. We all know the outcome of the stolen Death Star plans, but Rogue One fleshes it out.

This iteration of Star Wars has a distinctly different feel to it, owing to it's gritter, more realistic, and darker tone. It feels like a more adult Star Wars that focuses on the grunts in the war and not the high politics of the Jedi - making it interestingly more relatable. There are no punches pulled when people die. The violence is more intense and there is a palpable feeling of desperation and tension coming from the characters as Rogue's plan barely holds together. When Darth Vader gets his screen time, it's some of the best action scenes from him in any Star Wars movie. Something also needs to be said of the special effects used for the massive explosions. They are beautifully terrifying on screen.

That said, there are some brief light hearted moments with some fan service. Most of these wisecracks coming from a delightfully evil droid - an interesting departure from the otherwise prim, proper, and clumsy "comic relief" droids that Star Wars fans are used to.

While not plot heavy or delving heavily into Star Wars lore of the force, there are some good scenes here with themes of faith, service, and sacrifice - like the original Star Wars movie. Star Wars doesn't really work if it simply has derivative action set piece after action set piece with nothing to say or no grand vision. Fortunately Rogue One does not fall into that trap.

The Witches of Eastwick is really a commentary on the female sex drive against the backdrop of a puritanical town. Why do women want the perfect man and then set out to put the genie back in the bottle? Well, I don't think this movie has all the answers but it sure is fun exploring it's premise.

It's hard to pick villains in this story. Nicholson's devilish character takes most of the blame - despite being the most honest, likeable, and fun. He livens up the screen with every scene he is in and has some great monologues going throughout the film.

Now for the bad: The three leading ladies do an otherwise passable job but I don't think they're convincing enough, especially as they all collectively go through the same character arc. The film is stilted in places and plot points are easily missed. Additionally the introduction of jarring supernatural and gross-out elements cheapen the movie's themes, turning the movie into something of a fun and stupid romp.

The film doesn't really know what genre it is, but different people will find different things to like about it.