Steven and Karl discuss the Eastern and Western(s) influences on the Star Wars Franchise.

Movies that Inspired Star Wars: The Searchers - Featuring Bryan Young

https://youtu.be/8cgGhhbK8GI

http://fullofsith.com/archives/2304

How are Samurai Films Responsible for Star Wars?!? - Film School'd

https://youtu.be/_pU6B2zEFeg 

The Mandalorian and the Real Wild West

https://youtu.be/jBxYpsNTctQ 

10 Reasons Star Wars: The Mandalorian is a Cowboy Western

https://youtu.be/VleknshQA3Q 

Star Wars: On a Roll

https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ 

An Annotated Guide to The Star Wars Portfolio By Ralph McQuarrie 

https://www.starwars.com/news/an-annotated-guide-to-the-star-wars-portfolio-by-ralph-mcquarrie 

WHAT THE FORCE? A Star Wars Show: The Searchers! Star Wars Influences

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0l1e97HDZX2wTxkLnyz1YF?si=jX2CzJO9R2WDSJnFt7n4wQ 

Home One Radio: #025 - Star Wars Film School - Akira Kurosawa

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0lcaX3Tudc9FjxyBI5Irym?si=MrRvxx1nRsqza8d-jLKxyg 

Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license