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In this episode, Caitlin and Charlotte revisit Solo: A Star Wars Story with the digital release by covering their lingering thoughts about the newest film, their opinions on the bonus features plus what was learned, and they cover the deleted scenes. All this and more on this very chatty episode of Skytalkers! Article comparing the films Solo shots were influenced by: https://nerdist.com/solo-star-wars-story-cinematic-references-guide-grease-high-noon/ http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod http://www.twitter.com/crerrity http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher http://skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's audio from panel we are on at this year's Dragon Con: Episode IX Speculation! Thanks to our awesome panelists, Bethany and Riley Blanton (The Star Wars Report) and Alex and Mollie Damon (Star Wars Explained)! We had a great time at this year's convention -- big thanks to everyone we met who made the weekend the best! Here's a link to the awesome sizzle reel Mollie cut together to get us hyped: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8PP8RitSg   http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod http://www.twitter.com/crerrity http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher http://skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte and Caitlin go back to basics with a discussion on Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey, Maureen Murdock’s Heroine’s Journey, villains, antiheroes, Byronic heroes, Reylo, Anakin Skywalker, and more. In part one, they talk definitions and history. In part two, they dive into what the creators have said about our heroes and villains: quotes from George Lucas, Rian Johnson, and JJ Abrams. In part three, they answer the question: Do these archetypes even matter? All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers.   Rolling Stones article: https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-news/george-lucas-and-the-cult-of-darth-vader-247142/   http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod http://www.twitter.com/crerrity http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher http://skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Art history and historic preservation are the topics of this long-awaited episode of Skytalkers. In an episode guided by Caitlin’s Masters, in part one, we discuss "the Lost 20” from Attack of the Clones, monuments, the Jedi, and remembrance. In part two, we talk about Sabine and Thrawn, and how art and art history define them as heroes and villains. In part three, Caitlin talks about film as a studied medium, the National Register of Historic Places + Star Wars, and Skywalker Ranch’s Archive and Library. We finish the podcast with a reading from Camille Paglia’s book Glittering Images.    AD article: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/george-lucas-skywalker-ranch-tour Books:Loot by Sharon Waxman Glittering Images: A Journey Through Art from Egypt to Star Wars by Camille Paglia   http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod http://www.twitter.com/crerrity http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher http://skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love Ahsoka Tano. What does she signify in the larger canon? What did we think of her when she debuted in 2008? In part one, we talk about our introduction to Ahsoka and our favorite Ahsoka episodes. In part two, we talk about what she represents in the larger mythos, and her relationship with Anakin Skywalker. Charlotte presents a wild theory for Episode IX which includes Ahsoka. In part three, we talk about her lasting legacy and the future of her character. Finally, we read your emails and play your audio messages on what Ahsoka means to you. Grab the tissues and let's discuss this no-Jedi. [FYI -- spoilers for Star Wars: Rebels] http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod http://www.twitter.com/crerrity http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher http://skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The finale to our George Lucas series is here! By George is our three-episode series on the work of George Lucas, separated by themes and dotted with his history. In this episode, we cover the prequel years up to the sale of Lucasfilm to Disney. We briefly touch on Strange Magic, the special editions, and much more. The themes we cover in this episode are Creation, Retouching, and Letting Go. All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers!   Watch our By George YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn89wzyHQg0&list=PLKfuckzX9GHV4f02kx0AxZ7X7b61RUnkB http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod http://www.twitter.com/crerrity http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher http://skytalkers.com   Email us what Ahsoka means to you for our next! skytalkerspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By George is our three-episode series on the work of George Lucas, separated by themes and dotted with his history. In this episode, we cover the 70s and 80s — the Star Wars trilogy, his work on Indiana Jones and his friendship with Steven Spielberg, and, yes, we are going to talk about Captain EO. The themes we cover are Success, Independence, and Oversaturation. Plus, we get really excited about the fact that the Clone Wars is returning. All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers.   Watch some of the films on our YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn89wzyHQg0&list=PLKfuckzX9GHV4f02kx0AxZ7X7b61RUnkB http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod http://www.twitter.com/crerrity http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher http://skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By George is our three-episode series on the work of George Lucas, separated by themes and dotted with his history. In this episode, we’re tackling American Graffiti, THX 1138, Freiheit, 1:42:08, Look At Life, and how they relate to Star Wars. In part one, we cover the theme of adolescence. In part two, it’s all about the theme of freedom. Then, finally, in part three, we cover the concept of trauma and how George Lucas uses it to further his character’s journeys.   Watch some of the films on our YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn89wzyHQg0&list=PLKfuckzX9GHV4f02kx0AxZ7X7b61RUnkB http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod http://www.twitter.com/crerrity http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher http://skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An episode all about theories, expectations, and speculations! In Part One, Charlotte and Caitlin share their lists of theories and talk through them. In Part Two, they discuss their biggest hopes for episode 9. In Part Three, they get real about their realistic expectations for how the saga will end. What will it feel like if our major hopes don't come true here? All this and more on Skytalkers.  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  http://skytalkers.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte get into the concept of family in Star Wars: which is more prevalent, blood family or found family? They define family in Star Wars in part one, and talk a bit about the original trilogy, the prequels, Rebels, Clone Wars, and Rogue One. In part 2, they go into the concept of family in Solo: A Star Wars Story — spoilers ahead. In part 3, they talk about the theme of family + found family in the sequel trilogy and where they think it will all end. If “family” is a theme right up there with hope, then how will this factor into the end of the saga, Episode 9? All this and more discussion right here on Skytalkers.    http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod http://www.twitter.com/crerrity http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher http://skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices