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LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy with Gaten Matarazzo, Tony Revolori, Bobby Moynihan, Dan Hernandez, & Benji Samit

Today on Skytalkers, we’re talking LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, the four-part series, and talking with the cast and crew.

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…

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The Clone Wars Rewatch: “Clone Cadets”, “Rookies”, & “ARC Troopers”

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’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…

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The Importance of the Star Wars Radio Dramas

This week on Skytalkers, we’re talking about the immensely fascinating and media-changing Star Wars radio dramas.

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…

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The Clone Wars Rewatch: “Supply Lines” & “Ambush” 

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).

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…

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The Clone Wars Rewatch – Chronoligical Order

If you haven't heard, we're begun a project of rewatching The Clone Wars in chronological order and discussing them by arc. Here's how we have divided it, in case you want to join in the rewatch too!

If you haven’t heard, we’re begun a project of rewatching The Clone Wars in chronological order and discussing them by arc. Here’s how we have divided it, in case you want to join in the rewatch too! Christophsis ArcCat and Mouse (216), The Hidden Enemy (116), (Movie)Toydaria ArcSupply Lines (303), Ambush (101)Domino Squad ArcClone Cadets (301), Rookies (105), ARC Troopers (302)Malevolence…

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The Clone Wars Rewatch: “Cat and Mouse”, “The Hidden Enemy”, & Film 

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.

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…

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The Acolyte: Your Voicemails & Questions

The last piece of our The Acolyte coverage is here and we are responding to your voicemail questions and emails.

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! 

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The Acolyte: “The Acolyte” Finale (Episode 8, Season 1) Discussion 

We’ve reached the finale episode of The Acolyte and we’re here to break it all down.

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…

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The Acolyte: “Choice” (Season 1, Episode 7) Discussion

We’re back on Brendok for Episode 7 of The Acolyte!

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…

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The Acolyte: “Teach/Corrupt” (Season 1, Episode 6) Discussion

We’ve made it to Episode 6 of “The Acolyte”: “Teach/Corrupt”, and there is a LOT to discuss.

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…

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The Acolyte: “Night” (Season 1, Episode 5) Discussion

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. 

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…

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The Acolyte: “Day” (Season 1, Episode 4) Discussion

Skytalkers discuss and analyze Episode 4 of The Acolyte, “Day”, directed this week by Alex Garcia Lopez.

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…

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The Acolyte: “Destiny” (Season 1, Episode 3) Discussion

Skytalkers discuss and analyze Episode 3 of the Acolyte, “Destiny”, directed the week by Kogonada (“Columbus”).

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…

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The Acolyte: “Lost/Found” & “Revenge/Justice” (Season 1, Episodes 1 & 2) Discussion

Skytalkers discuss and analyze the first two episodes of Leslye Headland’s (“Russian Doll”) Star Wars: “The Acolyte”!

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…

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Leslye Headland (Creator/Showrunner of THE ACOLYTE) Roundtable Interview

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.

Live from LAX: Leslye Headland 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!). Thank you to Lucasfilm and…

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The Bad Batch: “Juggernaut”, “Into the Breach”, & “Flash Strike” (Season 3, Episodes 12, 13, & 14) Discussion

Join us for the penultimate The Bad Batch discussion episode as Caitlin and Charlotte cover episodes 12, 13, and 14 of season 3!

Join us for the penultimate The Bad Batch discussion episode as Caitlin and Charlotte cover episodes 12, 13, and 14 of season 3! We speculate about the finale,  analyze the meaning behind so many circles, discuss the different character dynamics, and so much more.

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