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| | The SNP's Growth Commission says independence could make Scots £4,100 richer per person, Rangers chances of securing Martin Skrtel dashed and we review the latest Star Wars spin-off, Solo. |
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| | Latest News | | SNP Growth Commission report: What we know so far | The long-awaited report from the SNPâs Growth Commission is due to be published on Friday. What it says is likely to inform the constitutional debate for the next 12 months and beyond, writes Chris McCall |
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| | | And finally... | | Film review: Solo â A Star Wars Story | As with the excellent Rogue One, the buzz around this Han Solo origins story has been terrible. The departure of original directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (The Lego Movie) suggested risk and irreverence had been sacrificed for safety and profit, especially when Ron Howard replaced them. But after die-hard fans had Phantom Menace-style meltdowns over The Last Jediâs contentious treatment of Luke Skywalker, Howardâs hiring now seems like a canny move. He served his apprenticeship with George Lucas, after all, starring in American Graffiti (alongside a very young Harrison Ford) and directing the Lucas-penned fantasy adventure film Willow (not a great movie, but still...). Given the way that these spin-off sagas seem intent on embracing the past rather than overturning it, a talented caretaker is maybe all thatâs required to provide the requisite fan service demanded so vociferously online. |
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