How 'The Mandalorian And Grogu' Made A Believer
Lyvie visits the set of Star Wars' first film in seven years, and finds herself falling in love with the franchsie again.
Hi, I'm Lyvie.
I'm an LA-based entertainment writer who thrives in the fandom space. I'm happiest when consuming media that centers women of color — all the better if that media has some foothold in 'genre genres' like action, science fiction, or fantasy.
Day-to-day, you can find me at Inverse, critiquing the latest Star Wars story, unpacking Lord of the Rings lore, or profiling Marvel's unsung heroes and villains. I'm also available for contract work that straddles traditional cinephilia and lifestyle content: I've written for Letterboxd, TV Guide, and more, the best of which you can find below.
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