Thu, 19 March 2020
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris, at long last, continue the SWU Podcast film commentary series by watching Star Wars: The Last Jedi. They discuss the various strengths and weaknesses of the film, and debate what small changes could have been made to improve the film's reception with audiences. They also discuss Luke's arc in this film and how it works with the other films (including The Rise of Skywalker). Plus, Finn's muddled arc, lots of love for Rose, a (small) debate about the Holdo maneuver, Rey and Kylo's evolving relationship, and the importance of test screenings. All this and much more! Support The SWU on Patreon |
Sun, 15 March 2020
On this episode, Dominic, Ciaran, and Ben, are joined by Dan Georgiev of the Tune Walkers Podcast to discuss the Clone Wars episode "Unfinished Business". They break down Echo's decision to join the Bad Batch, Rex's reaction to that choice and what it says about their bond. Then they discuss the role of the Separatist leaders in this story arc and their various machinations throughout the prequel trilogy. Plus, Anakin drifts closer and closer to Darth Vader, should more have been done to suggest Echo might have been turned by the Separatists, and how would The Rise of Skywalker been different if Admiral Trench had been the surprise villain instead of Palpatine. All this and much more! Support The SWU on Patreon |
Thu, 12 March 2020
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the latest news in the world of Star Wars. They discuss some news about season two of The Mandalorian, and discuss some of the ground breaking techniques used to make the series and how it could be applied to other Star Wars projects. They also cover the recent cancellations because of Covid-19/Coronavirus, and talk about whether Star Wars Celebration will happen this summer (and if it even should). Plus, a tribute to the life and career of Max Von Sydow, behind the scenes of The Rise of Skywalker, and some fun listener emails. All this and much more! Support The SWU on Patreon |
Sun, 8 March 2020
On this episode, Dominic and Chris are joined by Selene Jade of the Star Peace Podcast and Chris "Starrapter" Abbott to discuss the Clone Wars episode "On the Wings of Keeradaks". They discuss how Echo and Rex's views on the future differ, and what the future might hold for both of them. Then they discuss the way Anakin and the clones bring the Poletacs into the fight, and the moral dilemmas and ethical questions faced in doing so. Plus, the Techno Union's neutral status in the war, some love for Wat Tambor, and the multiple shades of utilitarianism. All this and much more! Support The SWU on Patreon |
Thu, 5 March 2020
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris kick off their in-depth discussion of The Rise of Skywalker, by discussing the opening scenes of the film. They discuss the scene on Mustafar and what they think of the way the planet was portrayed in the film. They also discuss Kylo first visit to Exegol, and how that scene sets up Palpatine's motivations (or lack there of). Plus, thoughts on the film's crawl, Star Wars filming locations we've visited, the physics of the Star Wars universe, and our thoughts on the first details about a new video game known as "Project Maverick." All this and much more! Support The SWU on Patreon |
Sun, 1 March 2020
On this episode, Dominic and Ben are joined by Corey Van Dyke of Kessel Run Transmissions to discuss the Star Wars: The Clone Wars episode, "A Distant Echo". They discuss how the war has impacted Captain Rex, and how that informs his drive to save Echo. Then they discuss the reveal that both Rex and Obi-Wan know (at least a little) about Anakin and Padme, and how that impacts how we view their relationships with Anakin. Plus, who do the Bad Batch report to, the story of Domino Squad throughout the series, and what might the future hold for Star Wars animation on Disney+. All this and much more! Support The SWU on Patreon |
Thu, 27 February 2020
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by guest co-host and friend of the show Chris "Starrapter" Abbot to discuss the exciting reveal of "The High Republic" publishing campaign. They delve into what was announced (and what wasn't) and what we can expect from these stories in this new era. They also discuss the news that Bob Iger has stepped down as CEO of Disney and what this might mean for Star Wars. Then they look at the news that J.D. Dillard and Matt Owens are developing a new Star Wars movie. Plus, more Star Wars video games get cancelled, revisiting The Rise of Skywalker in theaters, and could we ever see a Star Wars movie released on Disney+? All this and much more! Support The SWU on Patreon |
Sun, 23 February 2020
On this episode Dominic, Ben, and Chris break down the first new episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars in six years, "The Bad Batch". They talk about how thrilled they are The Clone Wars is back, and how the series influenced them as fans. Then they delve into how Rex has evolved through the series, and how this episode shows that. They also discuss the four members of "the bad batch", Hunter, Wrecker, Tech, and Crosshair. Plus, how the final episode differs from the story reels that were released in 2015, is there more to Rex's hunch, and a message from "Dave Filoni". All this and much more! Support The SWU on Patreon |
Thu, 20 February 2020
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris get you set for the new season of The Clone Wars and discuss the latest new about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker home media release. First, Dominic interviews The Clone Wars and Rebels composer Kevin Kiner about his work on the series, including the early days of working with George Lucas, Ahsoka's theme, and what fans can listen for in season seven. Then the guys discuss recent comments from Dave Filoni about Ahsoka's vocal cameo in The Rise of Skywalker and what that means for the future of the character. Plus, Freddie Prinze Jr has high praise for Dave Filoni, our favourite characters, StarWars.com confuses us with their announcement of the saga being released in 4K UHD, and Ben shocks Chris and Dominic with his Star Wars impressions. All this and much more! Support The SWU on Patreon |
Thu, 13 February 2020
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the latest updates about the upcoming Cassian Andor Disney+ series and what their hopes are for the series. They also react to and break down a surprise (to be sure, but a welcome one) trailer for the "Bad Batch" arc of The Clone Wars. Then they read and discuss some listener emails about what the future might hold for the characters of the sequel trilogy, the jokes of The Rise of Skywalker, and how a future Star Wars multimedia project could work. Plus Taika Waititi responds to the rumors about him making a Star Wars movie, an update on Galactic Starcruiser, and goals vs ghouls. All this and much more! Support The SWU on Patreon |
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