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In this episode, Caitlin and Charlotte revisit Solo: A Star Wars Story with the digital release by covering their lingering thoughts about the newest film, their opinions on the bonus features plus what was learned, and they cover the deleted scenes. All this and more on this very chatty episode of Skytalkers! Article comparing the films Solo shots were influenced by: https://nerdist.com/solo-star...

Here's audio from panel we are on at this year's Dragon Con: Episode IX Speculation! Thanks to our awesome panelists, Bethany and Riley Blanton (The Star Wars Report) and Alex and Mollie Damon (Star Wars Explained)! We had a great time at this year's convention -- big thanks to everyone we met who made the weekend the best! Here's a link to the awesome sizzle reel Mollie cut together to get us hyp...

Charlotte and Caitlin go back to basics with a discussion on Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey, Maureen Murdock’s Heroine’s Journey, villains, antiheroes, Byronic heroes, Reylo, Anakin Skywalker, and more. In part one, they talk definitions and history. In part two, they dive into what the creators have said about our heroes and villains: quotes from George Lucas, Rian Johnson, and JJ Abrams. In pa...

Art history and historic preservation are the topics of this long-awaited episode of Skytalkers. In an episode guided by Caitlin’s Masters, in part one, we discuss "the Lost 20” from Attack of the Clones, monuments, the Jedi, and remembrance. In part two, we talk about Sabine and Thrawn, and how art and art history define them as heroes and villains. In part three, Caitlin talks about film as a st...

We love Ahsoka Tano. What does she signify in the larger canon? What did we think of her when she debuted in 2008? In part one, we talk about our introduction to Ahsoka and our favorite Ahsoka episodes. In part two, we talk about what she represents in the larger mythos, and her relationship with Anakin Skywalker. Charlotte presents a wild theory for Episode IX which includes Ahsoka. In part three...

The finale to our George Lucas series is here! By George is our three-episode series on the work of George Lucas, separated by themes and dotted with his history. In this episode, we cover the prequel years up to the sale of Lucasfilm to Disney. We briefly touch on Strange Magic, the special editions, and much more. The themes we cover in this episode are Creation, Retouching, and Letting Go. All...

By George is our three-episode series on the work of George Lucas, separated by themes and dotted with his history. In this episode, we cover the 70s and 80s — the Star Wars trilogy, his work on Indiana Jones and his friendship with Steven Spielberg, and, yes, we are going to talk about Captain EO. The themes we cover are Success, Independence, and Oversaturation. Plus, we get really excited about...

By George is our three-episode series on the work of George Lucas, separated by themes and dotted with his history. In this episode, we’re tackling American Graffiti, THX 1138, Freiheit, 1:42:08, Look At Life, and how they relate to Star Wars. In part one, we cover the theme of adolescence. In part two, it’s all about the theme of freedom. Then, finally, in part three, we cover the concept of trau...

An episode all about theories, expectations, and speculations! In Part One, Charlotte and Caitlin share their lists of theories and talk through them. In Part Two, they discuss their biggest hopes for episode 9. In Part Three, they get real about their realistic expectations for how the saga will end. What will it feel like if our major hopes don't come true here? All this and more on Skytalkers. ...

Caitlin and Charlotte get into the concept of family in Star Wars: which is more prevalent, blood family or found family? They define family in Star Wars in part one, and talk a bit about the original trilogy, the prequels, Rebels, Clone Wars, and Rogue One. In part 2, they go into the concept of family in Solo: A Star Wars Story — spoilers ahead. In part 3, they talk about the theme of family + f...

Spoilers ahead! Caitlin and Charlotte do their in-depth breakdown of Solo: A Star Wars Story. First, they discuss the story elements, including the plot structure and themes. Then, they talk characters — everyone from Han to Qi’ra to L3 to Lando to Enfys Nest. In part 3, they answer some listener questions related to the film including shipping, that cameo, Qi’ra’s character arc, music, and more. ...

Spoilers ahead! Our immediate reaction to Solo: A Star Wars Story, recorded after the World Premiere on May 10th, 2018.    Thanks to our awesome Patrons!    http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod http://www.twitter.com/crerrity http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher http://skytalkers.com    heard about a job big shot gangster putting together a crew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

NO SPOILERS HERE — our spoiler-free review of Solo! This quick special is all about our trip to Hollywood to see Solo: A Star Wars Story and attend the world premiere! First, we give some final predictions before dashing off. Second, we have some audio of the premiere pandemonium. Lastly, Caitlin and Charlotte detail the whole red carpet experience and seeing the film in the Chinese Theater. And w...

Last Shot by Daniel José Older preps us for Solo: A Star Wars Story by bringing us an exciting adventure with Han Solo, Lando Calrissian, and a ton of new characters (but also baby Ben Solo). On this episode, we discuss what we liked about the book and how it ties into the saga as a whole. We then discuss key themes throughout the novel: parenting anxiety, the joys of doing what you love, DROID RI...

Our 50th episode (!!!) is all about Force visions, premonitions, and cave sequences in Star Wars. What do these obstacles mean for our characters? What purpose do they serve in the story, and what do they mean? In part one, we talk about the prequel trilogy and the Clone Wars: Anakin's dreams, Mortis (Ahsoka and Anakin), and even the Clone Wars microseries. In part two, it's all about the original...

The trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story is OUT and Caitlin and Charlotte have their immediate reactions! No spoilers here -- just raw thoughts on the trailer, some theories, predictions, what we want from the characters, and more! skytalkers.com  https://twitter.com/skytalkerspod  https://twitter.com/caitlinplesher  https://twitter.com/crerrity  https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers  Learn more about...

Caitlin and Charlotte are excited to discuss all the bonus features on the Blu-Ray release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. To begin, they give a review of how these bonus features stack up against previous Star Wars films. In part one, they discuss the feature-length documentary "The Director and the Jedi," and the respect they have for Rian Johnson, as well as the controversy surrounding Mark Hamill...

The Star Wars: The Last Jedi novelization, written by Jason Fry, is finally here! In this packed episode, we talk general perceptions, fun Easter Eggs, and favorite new-information. We get deep with the character section, and swap quotes and discuss what we've learned about each main character. Finally, we participate in "Lectio Devino" and swap chosen-quotes and describe how these passages make u...

The finale of Star Wars: Rebels is here and we're here to talk about it. Spoilers ahead! First, Caitlin gives her 30 second recap on this epic finale (A Fool's Hope, Family Reunion, & Farewell). Then, they each give 2 highs and 1 low about the episodes overall. Next, they discuss the story elements of Rebels: what is the state of the Rebellion? How did we feel about the ending? Could we have predi...

This episode is all about fan-created media and how it enriches our Star Wars fandom experience. There is no community like the Star Wars community, especially when fans are creating awesome content every day to support their passions. Caitlin and Charlotte are joined by Amy Richau (@amyrichau), writer for StarWars.com and creator of  #365StarWarsWomen, a project chronicling a different woman invo...

The penultimate episodes of Star Wars: Rebels are here and Caitlin and Charlotte break "Wolves and a Door" and "A World Between Worlds" down. Spoilers ahead! SO MUCH TO UNPACK HERE. First, they give their highs and lows. Then, they dive into the story with questions like: What are the implications for the Star Wars saga overall? What about those voices? What does it all mean? What is the state of...

Star Wars: Rebels is in the home stretch... Skytalkers' Fulcrum Files returns to discuss the two emotional episodes, Jedi Night and DUME. Spoilers ahead! First, Caitlin gives her 20 second recap of the episodes. Then, they give their 2 highs and 1 low. They discuss story next: How did we feel about the pacing of these episodes individually and as a two-part arc? Do we think the episode was balance...

Caitlin finally read the Revenge of the Sith novelization! In part one, we discuss the merits of novelizations and how this one stacks up comparatively. In part two, they go through the characterizations of Padmé, Anakin, and Obi-Wan. In part three, they practice "lectio divina" and choose passages for each other to analyze immediately.    Follow us on @skytalkerspod for more fun and individually...

It's REAL! We watched the Super Bowl spot and the official teaser of Solo: A Star Wars Story and have our reactions and thoughts! What do we think about Alden Ehrenreich as Han? Emilia Clarke as Qi'ra? We give our thoughts on the visual language, time period, and potential story elements. Inevitably, we ask: What does this story mean for the future of "anthology" films in Star Wars? Is Star Wars a...

Caitlin and Charlotte finish up their Star Wars: The Last Jedi recap podcasts with the final section, the "catch all." In part one, they answer plot-based questions, including: What’s something you would personally add or change? Can you define the force bond? What does "tied on a string" mean? In part two, they answer character based questions. They talk about Reylo. They get emotional. They talk...