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Today on Skytalkers, we're talking LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, the four-part series, and talking with the cast and crew. Here's what to expect: Our review and some favorite moments from Rebuild the Galaxy. A paired roundtable interview with Gaten Matarazzo ("Stranger Things") and Tony Revolori ("Grand Budapest Hotel" "Willow") where they chat brotherhood and Star Wars. A roundtable intervi...

Today on Skytalkers, we’re talking LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, the four-part series, and talking with the cast and crew. Here’s what to expect: Our review and some favorite moments from Rebuild the Galaxy. A paired roundtable interview with Gaten Matarazzo (“Stranger Things”) and Tony Revolori (“Grand Budapest Hotel” “Willow”) where they chat brotherhood and Star Wars. A roundtable intervi...

We're back with our chronological The Clone Wars rewatch with the Domino Squad arc: Clone Cadets (301), Rookies (105), and ARC Troopers (302). We discuss: Re-introducing ourselves to the Domino Squad and realizing Echo (!!!) is part of this arc. The fandom loving the episode of "Rookies" and the reason "Clone Cadets" and "ARC Troopers" exist to bookend "Rookies." Our highs and lows of these three...

We’re back with our chronological The Clone Wars rewatch with the Domino Squad arc: Clone Cadets (301), Rookies (105), and ARC Troopers (302). We discuss: Re-introducing ourselves to the Domino Squad and realizing Echo (!!!) is part of this arc. The fandom loving the episode of “Rookies” and the reason “Clone Cadets” and “ARC Troopers” exist to bookend “Rookies.” Our highs and lows of these three...

This week on Skytalkers, we're talking about the immensely fascinating and media-changing Star Wars radio dramas. What to expect: We define the what makes a good radio drama, a brief history, and how the Star Wars radio dramas came to be (George Lucas, USC, and more). Brian Daley's contribution to the Star Wars lexicon and his unmatched impact.  What sets the Star Wars radio dramas apart from the...

This week on Skytalkers, we’re talking about the immensely fascinating and media-changing Star Wars radio dramas. What to expect: We define the what makes a good radio drama, a brief history, and how the Star Wars radio dramas came to be (George Lucas, USC, and more). Brian Daley’s contribution to the Star Wars lexicon and his unmatched impact.  What sets the Star Wars radio dramas apart from the...

We're back with our rewatch of The Clone Wars in chronological order! We're talking about the "Toydaria arc": Supply Lines (303) and Ambush (101). In this episode we discuss: The role of Jar Jar Binks as diplomat and distraction as well as Bail Organa and his tactics of negotiation with Toydarians.  The actual first episode of the Clone Wars with Yoda and the clones and how this episode stands the...

We’re back with our rewatch of The Clone Wars in chronological order! We’re talking about the “Toydaria arc”: Supply Lines (303) and Ambush (101). In this episode we discuss: The role of Jar Jar Binks as diplomat and distraction as well as Bail Organa and his tactics of negotiation with Toydarians.  The actual first episode of the Clone Wars with Yoda and the clones and how this episode stands the...

We've begun our official rewatch of The Clone Wars! We're beginning with: Cat and Mouse (216), The Hidden Enemy (116), TCW Film — the Christophsis Arc. In this episode, we talk about:  Why The Clone Wars wasn't released chronologically.  Early reviews and sentiments about the show.  Our first impressions and new feelings we have about the clones in The Clone Wars!  Our favorite Anakin and Ahsoka m...

We’ve begun our official rewatch of The Clone Wars! We’re beginning with: Cat and Mouse (216), The Hidden Enemy (116), TCW Film — the Christophsis Arc. In this episode, we talk about:  Why The Clone Wars wasn’t released chronologically.  Early reviews and sentiments about the show.  Our first impressions and new feelings we have about the clones in The Clone Wars!  Our favorite Anakin and Ahsoka m...

Travel with us to Modesto, California and dive deep into the history of young George Lucas growing up here. On this special episode of Skytalkers, Caitlin, architectural historian, details:   Learn the history of the two houses he grew up in, plus notable locations like his father’s stationary store and the car crash site.  Go on a journey with us about George’s childhood movie theater, and whethe...

The last piece of our The Acolyte coverage is here and we are responding to your voicemail questions and emails.  We answer questions about: Mae’s potential story arc in Season 2!  What happened to the Power of Two in the season finale?  Our favorite Qimir and Osha moments. The symbolism of Osha bleeding the kyber crystal in Sol’s lightsaber. …and more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus...

We’ve reached the finale episode of The Acolyte and we’re here to break it all down. On this episode: A beat-by-beat breakdown of the full finale: the relationship between Osha and Qimir; Sol’s guilt; Mae’s drive for justice; and Vernestra’s need for “a resolution.” Osha’s heroine’s journey, plus mythological connections like Hades and Persephone.  Plagueis!!! And what would a season 2 look like?...

We’re back on Brendok for Episode 7 of The Acolyte! This week we discuss:  The events on Brendok from the Jedi’s perspective — what really happened with them and the witches? How do we understand a character like Master Sol and the choices he made in this episode?  Mae and Osha’s paths and how they will react to the truth.  Victoria Monet’s “The Power of Two” song and theorize about its lyrics.  F...

We’ve made it to Episode 6 of “The Acolyte”: “Teach/Corrupt”, and there is a LOT to discuss. This week we dive into:    Osha and Qimir, the ship has sailed and we break down all the details and all those Reylo and “The Last Jedi” parallels.  The aftermath of the events on Khofar and Sol’s emotional responses.  How much longer can Vernestra continue to hide things from the government and the rest o...

We are back this week to talk about the insane events of Episode 5 of The Acolyte, “Night”! This week was directed once again by Alex Garcia Lopez.    In our discussion we go over:   Our fallen Jedi friends — so many gone!  The reveal of the Stranger’s identity and motivations, who are they really? And what are the Stranger’s next moves? Kylo Ren comparisons! What is The Acolyte looking to say abo...

Skytalkers discuss and analyze Episode 4 of The Acolyte, “Day”, directed this week by Alex Garcia Lopez.  In this episode, Caitlin and Charlotte discuss: Mae and Osha’s changing perceptions of each other throughout the episode.  How does the episode title relate to the tone and themes of the show this week. Bazil! New favorite little guy, Bazil!  What else does Master Sol have to tell Osha about w...

Skytalkers discuss and analyze Episode 3 of the Acolyte, “Destiny”, directed the week by Kogonada (“Columbus”).    In this episode, Charlotte and Caitlin discuss: Our first flashback of the fire on Brendock and what separates Mae and Osha  Comparisons between the Force and the Thread What role the Jedi play in the fire (and theories on what REALLY happened). Mae and Osha’s Ascension as witches of...

Skytalkers discuss and analyze the first two episodes of Leslye Headland’s (“Russian Doll”) Star Wars: “The Acolyte”!    In this episode, Charlotte and Caitlin discuss:   First impressions of the show and world building — what did we think!  Breakdowns on new characters Mae/Osha (Amandla Stenberg), Sol (Lee Jung-Jae), Yord (Charlie Barnett), Jecki (Dafne Keen), and Qimir (Manny Jacinto). Speculati...

Live from LAX: Leslye Headland (RUSSIAN DOLL, THE ACOLYTE) is on Skytalkers! Caitlin and Charlotte get the chance to join other Star Wars creators for a super informative roundtable interview session with creator and showrunner of The Acolyte herself, Leslye Headland. First, they share the experience in which the interview happened (spoiler alert: it happened in Baggage Claim of LAX airport!). Tha...

Journey back to the 2001 DVD release of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace as we discuss the fan-favorite making of documentary, The Beginning. In part one, Caitlin and Charlotte go through the history of the doc and their own history with it, plus the fandom’s perception of it throughout the years. In part two, they go through their highlights and top moments. In part three, they discuss wha...

Well, folks… we did it: We went to Lucasfilm and Skywalker Ranch in northern California, all in one day. On this episode of Skytalkers, Caitlin and Charlotte process the life changing experience to the mythical Ranch and amazing Lucasfilm & ILM offices in San Francisco: They detail their tours as well as the experience of watching The Phantom Menace with perfect sound and picture at Lucasfilm. Hug...

Happy Star Wars Day! Caitlin and Charlotte are breaking down the 6-part anthology animated series, Tales of the Empire. In part one, we discuss our general reactions and also lay down some groundwork about this “passion project” from Dave Filoni and Lucasfilm Animation. In part two, we discuss the Morgan Elsbeth episodes and what they’re trying to convey in the full picture of Morgan’s life. In pa...

We have made it to the end of The Bad Batch and what an emotional journey it was! Join us as discuss the action packed finale and everything this show has meant to us over the last three years. How did Omega, Hunter, Wrecker, Crosshair, and Echo’s adventure end, and were we satisfied? Tune in for our final Bad Batch discussion!    Our theme music is by Christy Carew.   Join our Patreon community a...

Join us as we talk to Diana Lee Inosanto (voice and live-action actor behind Morgan Elsbeth) and Meredith Salenger (voice actor behind Barriss Offee) about Tales of the Empire, the 6-part anthology series focused on their characters. Thank you to Lucasfilm and Disney for the opportunity and thanks to our fellow creators in the roundtable!   Our theme music is by Christy Carew.   Join our Patreon c...