That’s my take. They’re trying really hard to sell us the idea of this movie, but I still can’t see the point of it.

When Lando flies off with the Falcon towards the end, I thought that I would have been okay with that. Like, we didn’t really need Han getting the Falcon this time around. It could have been a fun twist if it wasn’t until a later movie when Han gets the Falcon, maybe through something just as shady as how Lando “won”…

I rarely consider interest rates, since I always pay off. But, is unreal how high credit card interest rates are - I think mine range from 18% to 25%.

Ha. Yea... I really like my Target card, but my Chase Freedom gives me 5% back (basically same as Target) for 3 months out of the year for department store purchases. I rarely shop at Target, anymore, so I almost have to make a special trip there every year, or so, to make a purchase - same as Menards.

It’ll help you, but might hurt your parents! Also, I’ve had several friends who’s grandparents, or other relatives, have fallen victim to scams targeting elderly. It’s a big risk. I don’t think I’d ever do it unless I was very involved with that person’s finances.

My credit cards are rewards based. My oldest card has minimal rewards, but I charge my $50 water bill to it, monthly, so I keep it active.

This. I’ve almost doubled my limits over the last few years by requesting limit increases, which has helped lower my overall utilization.

If you do choose to close the card, remember timing. If you’re thinking about taking out a loan in the next year or two, having the extra utilization may help your store - plus, canceling your card will (temporarily) hurt your score.

I’m thankful I “accidentally” opened credit card when I was 18. I didn’t understand the implications/ramifications, but it gives me 10 years of history and 1% cashback, which isn’t horrible. I do just what you mentioned - use it for a few utilities just to keep it open.

Credit score is important for getting a mortgage. Just a few points can end up costing/saving hundreds of dollars per year in interest.

I doubt it. I don’t think they left any doubt that Snoke died. Any reasons could be given - different internal organs, etc. But, no, he died pretty straightforward, there, on the screen. Maul “fell to his death” but didn’t die.

This. The cartoons did him complete justice. I want so badly to see Ewan reprise his role on the big screen, but I can’t think of a story worth telling. Honestly, I’d watch 2 hours of him getting drunk at the Mos Eisley cantina, effing up some gangsters, maybe chasing down some Tuskan Raiders.

I absolutely agree, bring her to live-action, somehow.

My friend left the theater thinking that the movie took place before Phantom Menace... “So, Maul was around before the first movie?”

Exactly.

Yes. Obi-Wan and Maul have fought for a decade, do the death. Maul murdered Sabine and let her die in Obi’s hands. Yet, Obi-Wan almost confronts Maul as an old friend. There may not be forgiveness, but there is peace and comfort.

I can’t stand any Jar-Jar episodes, and the Artoo/Threepio ones are rough, too. Agreed about the whacky broadcast order, especially with that last “unaired” season.

Sure, but not necessarily canon.

That is a curiosity, indeed.

“That’s not how the force works!”