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Hear me out Hear me out: why Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker isn't a bad movie

Published: 15 Mar 2021
Week in geek Racist trolls may think they own Star Wars, but the saga's diversity issues are not cut and dried

Published: 5 Mar 2021

2020 in TV The 50 best TV shows of 2020, No 3: Small Axe

Steve McQueen’s five-film anthology based on real people and events celebrates Britain’s Caribbean history, enriches our national story and is a television landmark

Published: 18 Dec 2020

5 out of 5 stars.

Red, White and Blue review – Steve McQueen and John Boyega hit gold
5 out of 5 stars.

Issues of bigotry, belonging, race and redemption and are unpicked in this majestic biopic of police officer Leroy Logan

Published: 3 Oct 2020

John Boyega expresses thanks for Black Lives Matter support

Star Wars actor responds on social media following his impassioned speech at an anti-racism rally in London last week

Published: 8 Jun 2020
'I ain’t waiting': John Boyega shows movie stars what political engagement looks like

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His Hyde Park speech is a teachable moment in the history of race, racism and celebrity. He’s part of a vigorous, distinguished tradition

Published: 4 Jun 2020

Published: 4 Jun 2020
John Boyega's rousing Black Lives Matter speech wins praise and support

Boyega’s Star Wars co-stars were among those congratulating the actor on a passionate address at anti-racism demonstration in London

Published: 4 Jun 2020
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John Boyega makes impassioned speech at Black Lives Matter protest in London – video

John Boyega has issued an emotional rallying cry in support of Black Lives Matter at London's Hyde Park. 'I need you to understand how painful it is to be reminded every day that your race means nothing,' the Star Wars actor said. 'Black lives have always mattered'

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Published: 3 Jun 2020

'You lot can’t rattle me': John Boyega defends explicit anti-racism posts in wake of George Floyd death

The Star Wars actor expanded on his defiance of racist social media users in an Instagram Live video

Published: 28 May 2020

The Hlcarpenter.com view on new stories: helping others tell tales

Editorial: Everyone’s favourite stormtrooper will be developing new movies with Netflix – one of several creators who have turned to enabling the work of others

Published: 15 Mar 2020

4 out of 5 stars.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker review – a thrilling, fun-filled, light-speed finale
4 out of 5 stars.

Flying stormtroopers, lightsaber duels and a resurrected evil lord … the hugely entertaining final episode in the nine-film saga brims with euphoric energy

Published: 19 Dec 2019
3 out of 5 stars.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker review – death is not the end in new trilogy's laborious exit
3 out of 5 stars.

Some familiar – and some surprising – franchise favourites return for a final fling in JJ Abrams’s whoppingly comprehensive galaxy quest

Published: 18 Dec 2019
May the paws be with you: Cats and Star Wars premieres – in pictures

Actors, celebrities and Wookiee warriors walk the red carpet as Cats and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker make their US debuts

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Published: 17 Dec 2019
John Boyega: I've met Americans who don't know black people live in London

Entertainment is great chance to open people’s eyes, says Star Wars actor

Published: 4 Dec 2019

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