Walker McKnight

Walker is an Atlanta-based writer, proud Earther, and Star Wars fan. Find him at walkermcknight.com

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New Empire, Old Problems

Walker McKnight September 9, 2018

My biggest shock on arriving at Dragon Con’s First Order vs. the Empire: Military Themes panel was that they assembled actual U.S. military officers and soldiers/former soldiers to do analysis.…

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The Last Jedi of Dragon Con!

Walker McKnight September 6, 2018

When I opened my 2018 Dragon Con app a few weeks ago to see which Star Wars panels I might like to attend and report on this year, the first…

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The Wookiee Speaks

Walker McKnight September 13, 2017

I’ve been to my share of cons, but I’ve got nothing on Peter Mayhew. The man who has been Chewbacca for four decades is a regular on the con and…

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Four-Foot Jawas and Six-Foot Raiders: Inclusiveness and Giving in the Star Wars Fan Groups

Walker McKnight September 12, 2017

I decided to attend Dragon Con’s first panel of 2017—an introduction to the Star Wars fan groups—precisely because I knew so little about what they do. I’m glad I went,…

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A Love Letter to the Good-Guy Cape

Walker McKnight October 1, 2015

This is a love letter to the good-guy cape. Lando Calrissian’s cape, specifically—because as far as I can tell/remember/imagine, he’s the only noble fellow in all the films to wear…

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Target the Main Generator

Walker McKnight September 21, 2015

My favorite stop this year at Dragon Con was the Game of Thrones panel, not because of anything Westeros-related, but because it included Julian Glover. Glover has had a magnificent…