May 29 2024 68 mins 1
This week, we cover STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI on Essential Sci-Fi Movies. Mike welcomes Kenny Madison and Aspen Webster from the Trek Wars podcast.
The conversation covers the bold narrative choices of TLJ that challenge traditional storytelling in the Star Wars universe. We analyze the departure from traditional tropes, the democratization of the Force, and the evolution of iconic characters. Be nice.
Chapters:
0:00 Intergalactic Welcome
1:06 Remembering the Ewoks
2:01 The Last Jedi Analysis
6:40 Emotional Impact
8:48 Facing Failure
11:56 Toxic Fandom
16:58 X-Men 97 Comparison
19:47 Luke Skywalker's Coolness
22:41 Emotional Experience
24:52 Embracing the Hero's Journey
26:41 Power of Community
33:09 Democratizing the Force
37:14 Rediscovering Iconography
46:17 Star Wars Fatigue and Hope for Change
1:00:55 Questioning the Purpose of New Films
1:04:56 Enter the Clone Wars and TNG
1:07:42 Outro
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