To receive a phone call from Lucasfilm about directing an entry in the Star Wars franchise, one of the most lucrative in history, seems like quite a nerve-wracking occasion. One particular person went through this twice, J.J. Abrams. No matter one’s...

“Jyn Erso is Rey’s mom!” was the theory I heard continuously the first time I saw “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” when it was released on Dec. 16. Of course, I saw it again the next day. How can a Star Wars fan stay away from this strong series...