In a galaxy far, far away

Published: Dec. 24, 2019, 7 a.m.

Star Wars wrapped up its third trilogy last week with "Rise of Skywalker." The film had mixed reviews, but for local super fan Rob Cross, it was a great ending to a movie series he first started as a child. Cross is part of the 501st Legion Old Line Garrison, where he cosplays as Darth Vader. The legion is a nonprofit that sends Star Wars villains to hospitals and other events to greet people and brighten their mood. Cross joined producer Heather Mongilio to talk about the last Star Wars movie and how he becomes Vader. Then business reporter Erika Riley joins Mongilio to talk about financial troubles facing marijuana businesses because of banking restrictions. To cap the episode off, city editor Allen Etzler discusses what stories Uncut missed and what is to come this week.