On the thrilling conclusion to our Lucasfilm Limited Series, we're breaking down the six-part Disney+ documentary series, Light & Magic! Directed by Lawrence Kasdan, the 2022 documentary chronicles the history of George Lucas's special effects company, Industrial Light and Magic. We discuss our favorite insights and anecdotes from the series, while highlighting the parallels to the films we've covered on the podcast. From the Star Wars trilogy to Indiana Jones, Light & Magic is an essential companion to Breaking Canon, as well as a celebration of the magicians who conjure the magic that lights up the silver screen!   

Breaking Canon Rating: 9.0/10

Hosts:
James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]
Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]
Joseph McCorkle [Twitter: @jmccorklewrites]
Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]

Music:
Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]

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On the latest episode of the pod, we're discussing the final feature film in our Lucasfilm Limited Series,  Anthony Hemingway's Red Tails. We break down George Lucas's final project and look back at why this 2012 film has already become a forgotten footnote in his career. We talk about the film's impressive effects and discuss whether Lucas's interest in CGI shortchanged the characters and story.  Finally, some thoughts on Lucas's immediate sale of Lucasfilm to Disney following the release of this film. All of this and more on Breaking Canon!

Breaking Canon Rating: 4.6/10

Hosts:
James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]
Joseph McCorkle [Twitter: @jmccorklewrites]
Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]

Music:
Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]

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On the latest episode of Breaking Canon, we're discussing the fourth and final film in the Indiana Jones  series (until 2023, anyway), The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull! We talk about the twenty year gap between Indy's third and fourth adventure, and argue whether it's the years or the mileage slowing down Harrison Ford's whip-cracking archeologist. Later in the show, we discuss the infamous fridge-nuking, Shia LaBeouf's Mutt Williams, the return of Karen Allen's Marion, and whether the titular interdimensional artifact at the center of Indy's latest adventure is a natural fit with the rest of the series. All of this and more as we break down the final Steven Spielberg-directed, George Lucas-produced entry in the revered franchise! 

Breaking Canon Rating: 5.0/10

Hosts:
James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]
Joseph McCorkle [Twitter: @jmccorklewrites]
Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]

Music:
Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]

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This week on the show, the Breaking Canon crew has the adventure of a lifetime keeping up with the Jonses. We talk about Steven Spielberg's attempt to steer the Indiana Jones franchise back to the safer, less problematic tone of Raiders; praise the genius casting of 007 himself, Sean Connery as Indy's dad; argue whether the choice to copy what worked in the first film was the best choice for the third. All of this and much more as we break down The Last Crusade!

Breaking Canon Rating: 8.0/10

Hosts:
James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]
Joseph McCorkle [Twitter: @jmccorklewrites]
Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]

Music:
Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]

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This week on the show, our Lucasfilm Limited Series takes us to the 1988 fantasy film, Willow. Conceived around the time he was writing Star Wars, Willow  provided George Lucas with an opportunity to venture into the world of high fantasy. Teaming up with his American Graffiti star Ron Howard to direct the film, Willow initially failed to capture the same success as Lucas's Star Wars and Indiana Jones movies, but has since gone on to amass a large following.  

Breaking Canon Rating: 3.6/10

Hosts:
James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]
Joseph McCorkle [Twitter: @jmccorklewrites]
Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]

Music:
Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]

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One of the most notorious films of the 1980s, Howard the Duck has maintained a reputation since its release as being the biggest and most embarrassing flop of George Lucas's career. On the latest episode of the pod, we explore the history of the title character, from his introduction in the pages of Marvel Comics, to his long journey to the silver screen. Is Howard the Duck truly an abomination, or is it a misunderstood classic? Or something in the middle? Tune in for our take on this strange relic from a bygone era. 

Breaking Canon Rating: 6.0/10

Hosts:
James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]
Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]
Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]

Music:
Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]

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On the latest episode of the pod, we reach the halfway point in our Lucasfilm Limited Series with a discussion of the George Lucas-produced, Jim Henson-directed and David Bowie-starring 1986 cult classic, Labyrinth. We discuss the film's history, legacy, and contemplate some of the deeper meanings and interpretations buried deep within the movie.

Breaking Canon Rating: 7.3/10

Hosts:
James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]
Joseph McCorkle [Twitter: @jmccorklewrites]
Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]

Music:
Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]

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On the latest episode of the pod, we analyze the polarizing second entry in George Lucas's and Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones franchise, The Temple of Doom. A problematic and divisive film upon its release in 1984, the reputation of this prequel has only become more controversial in retrospect. Join us as we attempt to unpack the complicated history of one of the most financially successful blockbusters of the 1980s. 

Breaking Canon Rating: 5.3/10

Hosts:
James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]
Joseph McCorkle [Twitter: @jmccorklewrites]
Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]

Music:
Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]

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This week on Star Wars Breaking Canon, our Lucasfilm Limited Series continues with a discussion of the first film in George Lucas's other groundbreaking movie series, Raiders of the Lost Ark. On this episode, we discuss the origin of the character, Lucas's pitch to director Steven Spielberg, an alternate universe where Indiana Jones wasn't played by Harrison Ford, and the film's enduring legacy as one of the greatest action adventure films of all time.  

Breaking Canon Rating: 9.0/10

Hosts:
James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]
Joseph McCorkle [Twitter: @jmccorklewrites]
Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]

Music:
Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]

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On this week's episode of Star Wars Breaking Canon, our Lucasfilm Limited Series continues with a discussion of George Lucas's sophomore feature, American Graffiti. Join us as we break down the film's influence and legacy, the difference between the film's depiction of cruising and William Friedkin's Cruising, and how the film's financial and critical success gave Lucas the clout he needed to get Star Wars off the ground.

Breaking Canon Rating: 8.3/10

Hosts:
James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]
Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]
Joseph McCorkle [Twitter: @jmccorklewrites]
Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]

Music:
Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]

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