Though they share quite a few similarities – same franchise, same timeline… you name it – The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi are actually quite different from one another.
One was a retro-inspired callback to the Star Wars movies of old, while the other took the shape of a bold, experimental sequel helmed by an auteur director in the form of Rian Johnson. That being said, Episode VIII certainly had its fair share of detractors, but if nothing else, the Looper filmmaker brought us a truly exciting installment in the Skywalker Saga.
Still, as we just mentioned, a lot of people had issues with the movie and speaking in a recent interview, star Daisy Ridley, who plays Rey, says that the intense backlash to the film didn’t surprise her. In fact, she even went so far as to admit that she thinks it was fair, in a sense.
“I wasn’t surprised, no. It’s just a different thing. Everyone’s going to have an opinion now anyway on the internet, but I also think it’s fair. If people hold something incredibly dear and think they know how it should be and it’s not like that, it’s fair for people to think they were done wrong. It doesn’t mean they were – ultimately, Rian’s a filmmaker and one person can’t dictate how a film is supposed to be – but freedom of expression, sure.
She makes a good point, truth be told, and it’ll be interesting to see how and if J.J. Abrams can get things back on track with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. He’s already said the backlash against The Last Jedi has had no impact on the decisions he’s made, but you have to imagine Lucasfilm will be treading a little more carefully now after the bold steps Rian Johnson took proved to be divisive.
In any case, we’ll see just how the Skywalker saga comes to a close quite soon, as Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker blasts into theaters around the world on December 20th. But if you want to see more of Johnson’s unique filmmaking first, be sure to check back with us tomorrow as we’ll have the first trailer for his new movie, Knives Out, as soon as it drops.
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India will continue to stay put at Birmingham for their next ICC World Cup game against Bangladesh at Edgbaston on Tuesday (July 2). After a hot and sunny day for their game against England on Sunday, both teams can expect a clear but much cooler day on Tuesday.
After suffering a defeat against hosts England, India will be eager to get back to winning ways when they take on Bangladesh in the group stage of the ICC World Cup 2019 at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday (July 2).
Wicketkeeper-batsman M.S. Dhoni once again found himself at the receiving end of criticism for his lack of intent during India's first defeat in the ongoing World Cup, as they lost to England by 31 runs at Edgbaston.
Jonny Bairstow’s brilliant century against India at Edgbaston in the first innings of their crucial ICC World Cup 2019 group stage encounter on Sunday (June 30) was crucial in England’s eventual victory, to keep their chances of qualification for the semi-final in their own hands.
Sri Lanka vs West Indies in the ICC World Cup 2019 on July 1st (Monday) will be broadcast on the Star Sports network and Live streaming will be available on Hotstar. The match will be played at The Riverside Ground, Chester le Street and will begin at 1500 HRS IST. You can also follow all the action on our live blog (SL vs WI).
The Riverside Ground at Chester-le-street in Durham has hosted 18 ODIs with the clash between Pakistan and Scotland in the 1999 World Cup marking the ground’s ODI debut.
In the quest for a semifinal spot, Sri Lanka will be taking on the already eliminated West Indies at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street on Thursday
The Riverside Ground at Chester-le-Street is set to feature in the ICC World Cup 2019 once again when it hosts the group stage encounter between Sri Lanka and West Indies on Monday, July 1st.
The latest ICC World Cup 2019 points table.
England were the pre-tournament favourites to win the 2019 World Cup – home team, form, a devastating batting line-up, crowd support – everything was in their favour.
No one thought England would be in a position at the World Cup where they might not qualify for the semi-finals but they are and in grave danger at that.
After Pakistan defeated Afghanistan in a close match, they reached to 9 points in the ICC World Cup 2019. With this win they move to fourth spot. In another match Australia demolished New Zealand by 86 runs and remain on top of the points table.
India is all set to face hosts England in what is expected to be an exciting contest at Edgbaston in Birmingham. This is going to be the third ICC 2019 World Cup game at the venue
Unbeaten India will face struggling hosts England at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday (June 30), looking to seal their spot in the semifinals of the ICC World Cup. Skipper Virat Kohli is unlikely to make any changes to the playing XI which hammered West Indies by 125 runs earlier this week.
Birmingham is currently suffering from a heatwave and that means the conditions should aid the spinners, especially in the second innings. The last match played here was between Pakistan and New Zealand saw a sluggish pitch with assistance for the spinners, however a fresh pitch is expected for the marquee clash between India and England.
When Pakistan take on Afghanistan at Headingley Carnegie, Leeds for their must win ICC World Cup 2019 match, the weather is one thing they will not have to worry about.
Looking to keep their chances of making the semi-finals alive, Pakistan will take on Afghanistan in an ICC World Cup 2019 group stage encounter at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday (June 29).