• Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) | Essential Sci-Fi Movies

  • May 30 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 9 mins
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) | Essential Sci-Fi Movies

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  • 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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