The original “Star Wars” movie was terrible!
Okay, not really. But almost?
We dive down that rabbit hole this week, looking at how many issues the original film had in production and how it narrowly avoided becoming a complete disaster.
Is there something to be learned from this in regards to criticism of the newer movies in the saga?
Continue reading WhoDatJedi Podcast: A New Hope: Virtual disasterThere’s always some fresh news to digest in the Star Wars universe.
On this episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, I join my usual co-hosts to talk the Cassian Andor series, Taika Waititi, “The Mandalorian” spinoffs, and even George Lucas.
Continue reading WhoDatJedi Podcast: Fun with rumors(Updated: Feb. 7, 2020)
Given the immense popularity of Disney+’s series “The Mandalorian” — a series partially helmed by “Clone Wars” creator Dave Filoni — and further bolstered by the announcement that a new, final season of the award-winning Star Wars animated series “Clone Wars” would debut on Disney+ on Feb. 21, many Star Wars fans are clamoring to either check out older episodes of “Clone Wars” for the first time or revisit the series after a long hiatus. Partially to “connect some dots,” no doubt, but also because it seems like a good time to give the series a(nother) shot.
Still, some have reservations.
“Eh, cartoons…”
“It’s too many episodes.”
“Eh, cartoons…”
While I don’t particularly understand the cartoon critique, I can’t really do anything about it either. I mean, it’s not a series meant for kids. That’s all I can say. If you’ve watched things like “The Simpsons” or “Into the Spider-verse,” you should know going in that this series is more attune to those properties than something aimed at kids. Beyond that, if you want to write it off, that’s your choice.
But on the length issue, I’ve got you covered.
Continue reading Your Clone Wars viewing guide!Okay, so this was fun. For this week’s podcast, we got to interview two overlords from the Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus, a Mardi Gras parade group in New Orleans that puts on one of the biggest Star Wars-themed parties in the galaxy.
Continue reading WhoDatJedi Podcast: Star Wars Mardi Gras: Intergalactic Krewe of ChewbacchusFall. Redemption. Legacy.
These are the thematic pillars of each of the Star Wars trilogies, respectively. This week’s episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast examines this closer, making the case that “The Rise of Skywalker” connects to the other films most successfully within theme … much less so stylistically or in its plotting.
We also talked about the original Episode IX script leak and some juicy “The Mandalorian” rumors.
Continue reading WhoDatJedi Podcast: The Rise of Skywalker and legacy (and looking ahead to The Mandalorian Season 2)Have you seen “Looking for Leia” yet? If you’re a Star Wars junkie, you probably should.
This is one of the big topics on this week’s episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast. We also do an exercise where we name three things we loved, two things we didn’t like, and one thing that left us with questions from “The Rise of Skywalker.” Each of us reacts to everyone’s “good, bad, and questioning” and it makes for a good discussion.
Continue reading WhoDatJedi Podcast: Looking for Leia and The Rise of Skywalker: Looking for what worksWe’re back, talking about the new movie on this week’s WhoDatJedi podcast. This Rise of Skywalker podcast focuses on the return of the Emperor.
How did we think it worked? Why did the creators bring him back? And should the trailers have revealed his return?
Continue reading WhoDatJedi Podcast: The Rise of Skywalker: Sheev Lives! (But why?)It’s another WhoDatJedi podcast, and on this week’s show, we take our first stab at “The Rise of Skywalker,” the final chapter in the 9-episode Star Wars Skywalker saga.
This movie no doubt will inspire a great deal of discussion in the coming weeks, but for this episode, we tried to examine the general response of fans — which seems to be highly polarized — and get at why some folks feel so strongly about this movie.
Continue reading WhoDatJedi Podcast: The Rise of Skywalker: Lovin’ it and hatin’ itThe Mandalorian mantra we hear throughout Season 1 of the series of the same name is “This is the Way.” It’s a simple message but can be applied to multiple situations in many contexts, making it an instant catch phrase (and a smart bit of writing).
That phrase is appropriate when discussing Chapter 8, the final chapter of Season 1, because this is the episode where the Mandalorian truly embraces his new path.
We talk about that on this week’s podcast, along with a certain reveal of a certain object that has everyone (including us) going crazy.
Continue reading WhoDatJedi Podcast: The Mandalorian Season 1, Episode 8: ‘This is the Way’The WhoDatJedi Podcast returns with a deeper look at “Lone Wolf and Cub.” What is it? Why is it important? And what’s the deal with force healing?
We talk about that stuff and a whole lot more (including our initial reactions to “Rise of Skywalker” and whether the series feels like it’s “on schedule” or not).
Continue reading WhoDatJedi Podcast: The Mandalorian Season 1, Episode 7: Are we on schedule?
