Star Wars Binge

As a Tribute to the great James Earl Jones, we brought together our list of the greatest Darth Vader lines.

We wrap Season One of the Acolyte with reflections on the show and the future of Star Wars.

We continue our commentary on Season One of the Acolyte. Do take a moment to check out the rest of the Star Wars Binge, for--as many know--this is the way.

We talk shop about all that we are loving in the Acolyte: our theories, hopes and joys.

Our dive into the final episode of Ahsoka. We elevate all the things we loved about the first season, all that can be improved, and what we hope to see moving forward. #Ahsoka

Here is our full Binge list: I. FALL OF THE REPUBLIC PROLEPSIS | SIEGE OF MANDALORE S7E9 : Old Friends but Not Forgotten   S7E10 : Phantom Apprentice   S7E11 : Shattered    S7E12 : Victory and Death   PART 1 : STUDENTS HEROES S2E5 : Landing at Point Rain  S2E6 : Weapons Factory  S3E1 : Clone Cadets       &nbs...

No Star Wars in recent years has inspired more conversation than the one released 5 years ago today : Ryan Johnson's "The Last Jedi". From the character beats to controversial locations to the dramatic choices effecting all of canon, "The Last Jedi" soars for some and crashes for others and it's time to talk about it.

We wrap up our reaction to Andor and its phenomenal episode 11 and 12 finale, as well as diving into whether our hopes have shifted for the future of Star Wars.

We have been *thrilled* with all things Andor, so we decide to record early. Do Subscribe, and begin listening to the Binge from "Episode1". Look forward to our a Third Part releasing after Thanksgiving.

We are half way through the first season of Andor. There is so much to love and talk about and we're jumping into the first six episodes.

We complete our trilogy of episodes on the wonderful animated release: "Tales of the Jedi." We have saved the best for last, and we are joined again by the TJ Wilson.

We continue our commentary on the new shows, and take a fresh look at Tales of the Jedi, the themes, the characters, the ethics, and their place in the wider realm of Star Wars.

Last time we spoke, we were pretty down on the creatives at Star Wars. But we have seen the first half of Andor and Tales of the Jedi and there are all kinds of fresh, hopeful signs. We will release thoughts between now and December 2022 on the two new shows.

We have gone from 150 hours of Star Wars on Film to 200. Before we can Binge the best, we need to consume all the good things coming out that cover the Prequel and Original Trilogy Eras. Daniel and Jeff spend some solid time on the huge announcements this last week at D23 of 6 new shows. They discuss all they hope for, what they're most excited about, and what Star Wars can uniquely say to our cul...

We're giving some honest thoughts on where we think Star Wars is struggling, what they are doing well, and what we think they should do moving forward. We love Star Wars and sometimes you encourage and coach and cheer for stuff you love.

We comment on all the possibilities and potential of one of the most anticipated returns to screen in decades. We talk Vader. We talk world building. And we talk about The Ewan McGregor. Music is by Samuel Kim here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_2YJF5DQiY

Friends, we have been doing the Binge for a year. In this episode we celebrate by talking shop about all the new Star Wars projects being released in the next year, and giving the low down on how we are tackling Act 2 off the Binge.

The culmination of the fantastic "Nightsisters Arc". All the pieces are in place as we end the first Act of our Star Wars Binge.

In this central episode to "The Nightsisters" arc, we see the introduction of a key character voiced by one of the great actors of our time. The themes of abuse, identity and corruption continue as we move to close out the first act of the Star Wars Binge.

Part 2 as we break down this wonderful arc! Lots of backstory for the first time for Asajj Ventress, and the introduction of magic into the Star Wars universe.

This episode begin, what Jeff believes, is an arc superior to almost all the movies. Lots to love and discuss here as we are introduced to the inner life of Asajj Ventress.

A wonderful early episode that not only elevates a primary theme in Star Wars of betrayal and evil working under the surface, but this gives us an opportunity to unpack what is the most interesting character in all of the Clone Wars.

Season 4 : Episodes 10-12 | This is our culminating episode into one of the most underrated of all the Clone Wars arcs. We see Obi Wan escape from slavery, Rex murder a slaver, Ahsoka elevated by her people and Anakin at the height of his powers and goodness. This arc is special. Jump in.

We end this arc with one of the great tropes in all story: heroes moving to rescue a whole people from misery and enslavement. Do watch this Clone Wars arc -- Season 4; episodes 10-12 -- as we discuss the overlaps running through all of pop culture, and hit what we believe is the central idea within all of Star Wars.

One of the better Clone Wars episodes, borrowing heavily from Return of the Jedi. We talk about heroes stealing cars, Anakin's Don Juan persona, and we talk about "Slave Leia" and the assassination of gangsters.