Alex Kormann was born and raised in New Jersey, where his earliest memories of photography involve playing with his father's film cameras as a child.
In 2014, photography took on a deeper meaning for him after his father passed away from cancer. It became a personal form of therapy, and through sharing his father's story, he witnessed firsthand the power of storytelling and its ability to make a meaningful impact on others. That realization solidified his passion for visual storytelling.
Kormann went on to study photojournalism at UNC-Chapel Hill and was hired by the Minneapolis Star Tribune shortly after graduating. After spending two years in Duluth, he now lives and works in Minneapolis.
He has a particular interest in long-form storytelling and enjoys working with medium format film. In addition to his work as a photojournalist, he is also a co-host of the Star Wars Generations podcast on TruStory FM.
We dive into Star Wars’ mystical Mortis arc, where cosmic Force beings challenge everything we know about the Chosen One prophecy and the true meaning of balance in the Force.
We examine two Padmé-focused episodes that explore The Clone Wars beyond the battlefield, looking at Padmé going undercover and a political whodunit.
We dive into one of The Clone Wars’ most thought-provoking episodes, examining Rex’s encounter with Cut Lawquane—a clone who abandoned the war to build a family.
The first trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu has dropped, and we dive into every frame, from Zeb’s live-action bow staff combat to Rotta the Hutt’s surprising return and more.
We dig in to Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ Season Two’s Mandalore trilogy of episodes, which explore one of the most pivotal character arcs in Star Wars.
We discuss rewatching Rogue One following the conclusion of Andor Season Two, exploring how the Disney+ series fundamentally changes the viewing experience of the 2016 film.
Final thoughts on Andor’s dark twists, bold arcs, and political themes. Plus, a summer hiatus as exciting changes are on the horizon!
We unpack Rogue One—its darker tone, flawed heroes, Vader’s iconic rampage, and its role in redefining Star Wars storytelling.
The Andor Season 2 finale delivers rebellion origins, Luthen’s moral dilemmas, and the Empire’s cruelty, reshaping the Star Wars saga in a gripping conclusion.
Who decides a story’s meaning—creator or audience? This member bonus episode dives into Star Wars, Andor, Joker, and Dune to explore intent, context, and bias.