A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…
Those were the immortal words that ushered a generation into the wonders of the Star Wars universe. A trilogy of films that transported us and set our imaginations free, films that broke the boundaries of what science fiction and fantasy could be, spawning a lifelong love of strange new worlds, unforgettable characters, and an undefined power that surrounds us, penetrates us and binds the galaxy together… and then they made three more.
Since it is now virtually impossible to have a frank and honest discussion of what the Star Wars films were, and what they have become without trudging through the quagmire that is George Lucas – how about a fresh approach? The six films have been introduced to a first time viewer, age 8, who joins the show as a special co-host to share some impressions as we walk through the film series from an unbiased perspective (or “a certain point of view” as Obi Wan would say).
So it’s a different format to be sure but here’s hoping you enjoy revisiting and reminiscing over what is undeniably a major part of film history. It’s very difficult to divorce ourselves from the positive or negative opinions that we may have formed over the franchise and its creator so now we present Star Wars for the first time!
Listening Guide:
A New Hope (0:47)
The Empire Strikes Back (13:49)
Return of the Jedi (37:56)
The Phantom Menace (59:42)
Attack of the Clones (1:21:55)
Revenge of the Sith (1:50:45)
Star Wars in 3 minutes… with action-figures!
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Very nice Horror Etc. installment! Nice to get a kid’s take as it instantly put be back in those shoes of a young Star Wars fan back in the day. Thought I would be annoyed, but as someone about Ted’s age, and having once been eight years old, I could feel my feet sitting in both rivers as you two hashed out this thing called Star Wars.
I’ll be honest, I thought I’d hate this after your initial introduction. I even stopped the podcast and listened to something else instead.
Eventually I came back to it and decided to give it a shot. I’m glad I did! The little girl, (Alexis?) came off as very intelligent and astute for her age. An impeccable memory as well. Her opinions on the first three films matched mine when I was her age…and still match my feelings of the trilogy to this day.
Very cool episode. Awesome concept. Makes me feel like all is not lost with this upcoming generation.
Now go and find some ten year old whose parents will let him watch the Friday the 13th series! Stat!
Bravo. I loved this episode. I too thought we were headed into troubled waters with Alexis but she was great! She’s a very well-spoken young lady and her parents (Ted and Mrs Ted? Jeff from SF? Doug? Lloyd from Suspect Video?) should be proud. I was also interested to hear that she liked all the corny/kid aspects of the movies. Sometimes we adults forget that popcorn movies are just that: corny.
I’d love to hear her take on other movies, even the tamer of the horror genre. By the last Star Wars movie she seemed comfortable behind the mic. Again, great job!
Cutest episode ever, and a great idea Ted. My best friend is expecting a little girl soon, and I hope he’ll be having a very similar experience sharing the flicks with her down the road. Oh, and I’ll be the “uncle” slipping her copies of horror flicks as soon as she turns 10…
What an awesome idea for an episode! Alexis was a delightful and insightful young lady. Cute laugh too
What a great souvenir she’ll have to listen to when she is older. Who wouldn’t want an audio file of one’s 8 year -old- self, reviewing a classic movie series. She’ll be able to re-visit her thoughts as an adult and compare her notes of the her older self vs. her younger self.
By the way Ted, I know you and I don’t care much for the Ewoks or Jar Jar but cut Alexis some slack. She’s 8 years old for Pete’s sake! Let her enjoy them
There were a couple of times that you tried to use The Force to manipulate her feelings for the Ewoks. She loved them but you wanted the hatred for them to flow. Isn’t that right, Ted? 
Great episode. I hope to hear more from Alexis.
I loved this episode! I hope there are more like it in the future.