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SWAPCAST - Revenge of the Jedi (1983) - The Darker Star Wars That Never Was
Manage episode 461072598 series 3261094
On this swapcast episode, The Cinedicate and WSTR Galactic Public Access delve into the tangled legacy of "Return of the Jedi," discussing the initial creative conflicts with George Lucas and Gary Kurtz. From merchandising influence that transformed fierce Wookiee warriors into cute Ewoks to recreating the light tone of the original film, journey with us as we critique character shifts, explore alternative plotlines, and ponder the impact of Gary Kurtz's vision.
What to expect from the episode:
- An in-depth critique of "Return of the Jedi," focusing on character portrayals, particularly the hosts' frustration with the Ewoks and Han Solo's development.
- A thorough discussion on George Lucas's creative decisions, including the influence of merchandise and the potential fan backlash if social media existed during the original trilogy's release.
- Engaging reflections on alternative narratives and fan edits of Star Wars, including a hypothetical "Revenge of the Jedi" screenplay and reimagined sequences involving major battles and character arcs.
Episode Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:07 The clash between George Lucas and Gary Kurtz.
09:43 Kurtz's departure from Star Wars.
13:58 Modern Disney lacks originality.
16:54 Simplifying Return of the Jedi's Ending.
24:36 Bygone movie credits.
32:31 Revenge of the Jedi screenplay.
53:40 Emperor traps rebels with leaked Death Star information.
59:19 Return of Jedi's simultaneous battles: spiritual, space, ground.
01:05:10 Skeleton Crew initial reactions.
01:11:22 Denis Villeneuve prefers Dune over Star Wars.
01:18:19 Cantina Chat.
01:27:41 Outro.
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Listen to Todd on their podcast, WSTR: Galactic Public Access.
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The Cinedicate on Instagram
The Cinedicate's Discord Community
Get bonus content on PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
191 つのエピソード
Manage episode 461072598 series 3261094
On this swapcast episode, The Cinedicate and WSTR Galactic Public Access delve into the tangled legacy of "Return of the Jedi," discussing the initial creative conflicts with George Lucas and Gary Kurtz. From merchandising influence that transformed fierce Wookiee warriors into cute Ewoks to recreating the light tone of the original film, journey with us as we critique character shifts, explore alternative plotlines, and ponder the impact of Gary Kurtz's vision.
What to expect from the episode:
- An in-depth critique of "Return of the Jedi," focusing on character portrayals, particularly the hosts' frustration with the Ewoks and Han Solo's development.
- A thorough discussion on George Lucas's creative decisions, including the influence of merchandise and the potential fan backlash if social media existed during the original trilogy's release.
- Engaging reflections on alternative narratives and fan edits of Star Wars, including a hypothetical "Revenge of the Jedi" screenplay and reimagined sequences involving major battles and character arcs.
Episode Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:07 The clash between George Lucas and Gary Kurtz.
09:43 Kurtz's departure from Star Wars.
13:58 Modern Disney lacks originality.
16:54 Simplifying Return of the Jedi's Ending.
24:36 Bygone movie credits.
32:31 Revenge of the Jedi screenplay.
53:40 Emperor traps rebels with leaked Death Star information.
59:19 Return of Jedi's simultaneous battles: spiritual, space, ground.
01:05:10 Skeleton Crew initial reactions.
01:11:22 Denis Villeneuve prefers Dune over Star Wars.
01:18:19 Cantina Chat.
01:27:41 Outro.
----------
Listen to Todd on their podcast, WSTR: Galactic Public Access.
----------
The Cinedicate on Instagram
The Cinedicate's Discord Community
Get bonus content on PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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