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We’re re-releasing one of our favorite episodes from our archive: Caitlin and Charlotte discuss Leigh Brackett, the first writer of the sequel to 1977’s Star Wars. Known as “The Queen of Space Opera,” Leigh Brackett worked with George Lucas to write a Star Wars sequel before it was called The Empire Strikes Back. Sadly, Brackett tragically died of cancer before completing the project and Lawrence...

We are re-releasing one of our favorite episodes from our archive: We dive deep into George Lucas and Steven Spielberg’s decades long friendship. Tune in as hear us discuss:  What were Steven’s first thoughts on Star Wars?  How did the duo end up creating Indiana Jones?  What is their connection to Norman Rockwell? …and much much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!...

Join Charlotte and Caitlin as they watch the 1983 documentary “Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi”. Tune in to them discuss:  What are the iconic moments from this documentary that fans are still quoting today? (Spoiler: It’s “dare to be cute”) What did we learn about some of our favorite Star Wars creatures like the Ewoks or Jabba the Hutt from this?  How did this documentary use footage from...

This week on Skytalkers, we’re talking all about “The Mandalorian and Grogu” in-ear audio commentary with Jon Favreau, available via the TheaterEars app. Tune in to hear Caitlin and Charlotte discuss: How was our experience listening to the app during the movie?  What were the main themes and talking points from Jon that stood out to us?  How does Jon balance the use of practical and digital effec...

This week on Skytalkers, we’re answering your questions all about the “The Mandalorian and Grogu”! Tune in to hear us answer questions all about:  Do we think another movie is in the future for maybe Mandalorian and Grogu? Or Season 4 of the TV show?  Would we ever want to see Grogu’s first words?  Should there have been more connections to the First Order in this movie?  Were there enough Hutts (...

This week on Skytalkers, we’re so excited to bring you our full length analysis and discussion on The Mandalorian and Grogu! We’ve seen the movie four times now, and are ready to fully dive in! Tune in to hear us discuss:  Have our initial opinions changed at all from our first viewing?  What are our highs and lows of the movie?  What are the moments of character development for Din and Grogu?  Ho...

It’s here… Star Wars is back in theaters with The Mandalorian and Grogu! Here’s our first reaction to the first two times that we saw the movie (May 13th at a press screening, May 14th at the world premiere). On this episode: What were our standouts from the first watch of the movie?  What character moments were we most excited to see?  Did we have any critiques of the film?  Did any of our first...

On this special bonus episode, Caitlin and Charlotte interview The Mandalorian and Grogu’s award winning composer, Ludwig Göransson (SINNERS, OPPENHEIMER, BLACK PANTHER) at a cocktail hour on the film's set and archival storage in Los Angeles. Tune in to hear:  How does it feel to have been composing music for these characters for the last 8 years?  Is there a part in the film and score Ludwig is...

In this special episode of Skytalkers, we are so excited to bring you a roundtable interview with the creators behind “The Mandalorian and Grogu”, Jon Favreau (writer, director) and Dave Filoni (writer, executive producer, co-president of Lucasfilm)! Tune into hear them discuss:  How did Rotta the Hutt become a central part of this film?  How difficult is it to direct and write a film where the ma...

We are getting ready for the return of Star Wars to the big screen! This week, it’s all about our final theories and speculations before The Mandalorian and Grogu releases in theaters next week. Tune in to hear us discuss:  How big of a role Rotta the Hutt will have in this film?  What do we think Grogu’s character development will look like in this movie?  Will Din take off his helmet for good? ...

We are so excited to be back this week talking about the Season 1 finale of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord with Chapters 9 and 10! Tune in to hear us discuss: How has Maul’s character arc developed over this season? Is he as villainous as we thought?   What do we see next for Devon’s path now that she’s joined Maul?  Why was it a good story choice to bring Darth Vader into this show? What do the cr...

Caitlin and Charlotte are back this week to talk about Chapter 7 “Call to Oblivion” and Chapter 8 “The Creeping Fear” of Maul: Shadow Lord Season 1! Tune in to here us discuss:  What symbolism and analysis can we create for Maul from his journey through the tunnels confronting his past?  What would finally push Devon over the edge to joining Maul by the end of the season?  Which characters are goi...

Caitlin and Charlotte are back this week to talk all about the latest drop of episodes from Maul: Shadow Lord, Chapter 5 “Inquisition” and Chapter 6 “Night of the Hunted”! Tune in to here us discuss:  Where do we see this show going now that we have a confirmed Season 2?  What does it mean for Devon’s character arc if she does fall to the dark side?  For Maul, what does he gain if he persuades Dev...

Charlotte went to the set of The Mandalorian and Grogu (!!!) last week and toured the props from all Mandaverse shows and the film, talked with Jon Favreau, Andrew L Jones (production designer), Josh Roth (prop master and puppeteer) and more. On this episode: A quick recap with Caitlin Jon Favreau talking The Mandalorian and Grogu, his experience, excitement for the movie, and more. On the floor i...

We’re back to discuss the next two episode of Maul – Shadow Lord: Chapter 3 “Whispers in the Unknown” and Chapter 4 “Pride and Vengeance”. On this episode: Character analysis of Devon, Brander, Two Boots, Maul, and more. Theorizing for what will happen next: What do we expect for the role of these factions as the Empire arrives? Will their bonded common enemies connect them against the Empire?  Th...

We’re thrilled to discuss the first two episodes of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, Chapter 1 “The Dark Revenge” and Chapter 2 “Sinister Schemes”. On this episode, we discuss: The animation style, the direction, and the quick action in this series Character analysis of Maul, Devon, Brander, Two Boots, and more. What’s next for them? Where will this story go? The theme of justice and how that guides...

This week’s episode of Skytalkers includes a roundtable interview with the creators of Maul: Shadow Lord! We talked with Executive Producer Athena Yvette Portillo, Supervising Director/Executive Producer Brad Rau, and Writer/Executive Producer Matt Michnovetz! Tune in to hear them answer questions about:  Developing the character of Devon Izara and some of the early concepts for the show. What tec...

Welcome to this week’s episode of Skytalkers! We are so excited to bring this exclusive roundtable interview with the stars of Maul: Shadow Lord, Sam Witwer (Maul) and Gideon Adlon (Devon Izara)! Tune in to hear:  Gideon discuss joining the Star Wars family and her experience as Devon Izara. How has Sam developed the voice of Maul through the different chapters of his life?  What was the experienc...

On this week’s episode of Skytalkers, we’re back to talk about the Zygerrian arc of the Clone Wars from Season 4! Episodes in this arc include: Kidnapped (411), Slaves of the Republic (412), Escape from Kadavo (413), and A Friend in Need (414). Tune in to us discuss:  Do these episodes effectively address Anakin’s past as a slave on Tatooine?  What did fans think of these episodes as they aired in...

This week on Skytalkers, we’re discussing the Umbara arc from The Clone Wars. Considered some of the best episodes of the series, we’re excited to dive into them: Darkness on Umbara (407), The General (408), Plan of Dissent (409), Carnage of Krell (410). Tune into this week’s episode to hear us talk all about this four-episode arc!  What was the reaction from fans when these episodes first aired i...

On this week’s episode of Skytalkers, we’re continuing our The Clone Wars Rewatch and discussing the two episodes, “Mercy Mission” (405) and “Nomad Droids” (406)! Tune in to hear us discuss:  How were these C-3PO and R2-D2-focused episodes first received by fans in 2011?  How do these episodes lean in to archetypes found across fairy tales?  What do these episodes say about the role of the clones...

This week on Skytalkers we’re talking all about our trip to Hoth! Aka, Finse, Norway! Hear us talk all about:  The event known as “Hoth Strikes Back” that took us to the middle of Norway to see the filming location of Empire Strikes Back  Discussion of the panels and talks we heard from people who worked on the film in Norway, all from the hotel Finse 1222. Our cross-country skiing adventure to “H...

The Mandalorian & Grogu trailer is finally here and we have SO many thoughts. This week on Skytalkers, we break down everything the first trailer needed to accomplish and why it immediately made us excited for Star Wars’ next theatrical adventure. On this episode: Speculation on Din and Grogu’s future The reveals (major and minor) in the trailer: The Hutts, Martin Scorsese, Zeb, Embo! Is Sigourney...

On this week’s episode of Skytalkers, we’re covering the first four episodes of Season 4! Tune in this week to hear us discuss:  What are our memories of seeing these episodes for the first time?  How do Prince Lee-Char and Ahsoka discuss their roles as leaders in time of war?  How is Padme characterized in these episodes?  What did fans think of the episodes they were airing in real time in 2011?...

This week, we’re talking all about the new trailer for the upcoming Star Wars animated show, “Maul: Shadow Lord”. Tune in to hear us talk about:  Where did we leave Maul in The Clone Wars? Will this series have us rooting for Maul?  Do we have any thoughts about the new characters introduced, like Devon Izara?  How has Sam Witwer talked about the characterization of Maul in this show?  What does t...