In this episode, we compare Reylo, or Rey and Kylo's relationship, to Anidala; Anakin and Padme's romantic arc.

#reylo #amidala

We talk about Anakin and Padme's romance, and how it was significant for the Prequel Trilogy's tragic arc, and we mention how Rey and Kylo's relationship is important to the Sequel Trilogy.

We compare and contrast Kylo and Anakin, and the type of choices they made. We also talk about how these relationships influence the characters and the story arc.

We bring up similarities, thematic influences, and visual parallels, and comment on Reylo as reverse Anidala and on the theory that Rey and Kylo are Padme and Anakin reincarnated.

SPEAKERS: Mary, Lee, and Denise

Audio editing: Lee and Denise

Video editing: Denise

MUSIC:

Intro:

Loyalty Freak music - Extra Metal

Outro:

Stellardrone - Fermi Paradox

Will Kylo wear a mask/helmet in Episode IX? We discuss this and other possible spoilers in this episode.

According to someone in Star Wars Leaks, in Episode IX, Kylo is going to have a mended mask, Rey and Kylo are going to duel again, and Rey is going to keep using the legacy saber.

We comment on what these spoilers, if true, might mean for #reylo #bendemption, and how symbolic they are in terms of storytelling.

We also comment on Victoria Mahoney's awesome office.

Contents

00:00 Intro

0:45 Kylo wish a mended mask: we comment on what it means for the trajectory of Kylo and the duality Kylo Ren/Ben Solo and what it might mean for Kylo's Redemption. It also might look good onscreen.

7:14 Rey wants the Skywalker lightsaber and no other, as expected. It's symbolic, but it could also mean we won't see Rey with an awesome double-bladed saber. We comment on the symbolism of the lightsaber for the Sequel Trilogy, Reylo, and Ben Solo's redemption.

11:14 Episode IX needs a lightsaber rematch between Rey and Kylo, and the leaks confirms that. It sounds exciting!

19:00 Victoria Mahoney has an awesome quote from a Rumi poem in her office

20:10 Some people are disappointed and fear The Force Awakens 2.0 or a regression for the characters, and we comment why it's likely not the case.

Speakers: Lee, Mary, and Denise

Editing: Denise

Sources:

https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsLeaks/comments/a24dyj/some_info/

https://makingstarwars.net/2018/11/does-kylo-ren-wear-a-helmet-and-does-bb-8-get-a-new-sidekick-in-star-wars-episode-ix/

https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/370139663096761369/

https://twitter.com/ava/status/1068186834411360257

MUSIC:

Intro:

Loyalty Freak music - Extra Metal

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Loyalty_Freak_Music/HYPER_METAL_

Outro:

Stellardrone - Fermi Paradox

https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com/track/fermi-paradox

CONTACT:

EMAIL: [email protected]

TUMBLR: https://lordsofthesithpodcast.tumblr.com

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LordSithPodcast

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LordSithPodcast

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lordsofthesith.podcast/

You can listen to our episodes at:

SOUNDCLOUD:

https://soundcloud.com/lordsofthesithpodcast

ITUNES:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lords-of-the-sith-podcast/id1419179407

This is the second episode in our Psychology of the Characterization series. Our premise is that the three leads of the sequel trilogy: Rey, Kylo, and Finn, share the same core conflict which develops in different ways because of their individual character traits, life situations/environments.

In this episode we focus on Finn's struggle with childhood trauma, the loss of his identity and his successful use of mature defense mechanisms to form healthy relationships and find a sense of purpose. While we appreciate the elegant resolution of some of Finn's conflict in The Last Jedi, we feel that overall his character has been underwritten and hope for further development of his arc in Episode IX.

Watch the video for this episode on our YouTube channel:

Listen to the companion discussion on Kylo Ren here: https://soundcloud.com/lordsofthesithpodcast/psychology-of-the-characterization-kylo-ren

SPEAKERS: Lee and Denise

EDITING: Lee

MUSIC:

Intro:

Loyalty Freak music - Extra Metal

freemusicarchive.org/music/Loyalty_…c/HYPER_METAL_

Outro:

Stellardrone - Fermi Paradox

stellardrone.bandcamp.com/track/fermi-paradox

CONTACT:

EMAIL: [email protected]

TUMBLR: lordsofthesithpodcast.tumblr.com

TWITTER: twitter.com/LordSithPodcast

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/LordSithPodcast

INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/lordsofthesith.podcast/

In this episode, Lee and Denise analyse why Kylo can be considered the protagonist of The Last Jedi. We look at his arc in Episode VIII, how he is a central point where the plots converge, and how Kylo is central to both climaxes of the movie: in the Supremacy with Snoke, and in Crait with Luke.

We analyse Rey's arc, and how a lot of it was about Kylo, which can be seen as a problem, but on the other hand, had great Reylo moments. We also talk about Luke's arc, and how it was shaped based on the needs of the plot, and about Snoke.

Finally, we analyse the set up for Episode IX, Ben's redemption, and Reylo.

Audio editing: Lee and Denise

Video Editing: Denise

The featured artist today is Ksenia:

https://ksart-things.tumblr.com/

MUSIC:

Intro:

Loyalty Freak music - Extra Metal

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Loy...

Outro:

Stellardrone - Fermi Paradox

https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com/tra...

CONTACT:

EMAIL: [email protected]

TUMBLR: https://lordsofthesithpodcast.tumblr.com

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LordSithPodcast

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LordSithPodcast

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lordsofthesith.podcast/

Mary and Denise discuss whether Star Wars Episode 9 is going to be a safe movie or take risks. We also speculate on possible plotlines, come up with tinfoil theories, and comment on the possible direction of the final installment of the Sequel Trilogy and what JJ Abrams might do.

Contents:

00:00 Intro

1:22 Yeah, deaths are emotional, but does Kylo have do die?

3:45 Is force ghost Luke going to fix TLJ Luke?

5:45 Luke and Kylo need to talk it out, hopefully they will!

6:25 Crazy theory time. We figured out the plot for Episode IX.

8:05 Is Reylo risky at this point? Are they going to have a happy ending?

13:40 Mary wants to see come Poe and Rey conflict,

16:00 Denise thinks Poe and Rey in conflict is hot but not the plot.

20:50 What about Finnrose? And what's going to happen with Rose? And Finn?

27:30 Are we going to see Rey struggle? Is it too late to give her more character development? Will JJ retcon Rey's parents?

37:45 Who's going to be the villain? A new force sensitive villain? Hux? Is JJ going to answer questions and explain how Snoke manipulated Ben Solo?

44:13 Final thoughts and conclusion.

The featured artist for this episode is Arbutus Blossoms:

https://arbutus-blossoms.tumblr.com/

MUSIC:

Intro:

Loyalty Freak music - Extra Metal

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Loyalty_Freak_Music/HYPER_METAL_

Outro:

Stellardrone - Fermi Paradox

https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com/track/fermi-paradox

In this episode, Denise explains why the upcoming live-action Star wars TV show; The Mandalorian, has everything to be awesome.

She explains why Iron Man director Jon Favreau is a great choice for executive producer. Not only is he a good director, he was once Pre Vizsla, the leader of the infamous Death Watch, in The Clone Wars.

We comment on Star Wars lore, and how a series incorporating Mandalorian visuals, and maybe some plots, lore, and history, can be really cool for canon and for the fandom.

Not only that, we'll get to see Dave Filoni directing live action, plus we'll have awesome peeps like Taika Waititi and Deborah Chow.

#theMandalorian #mandalorian

References:

Set Photos by Making Star Wars:

https://makingstarwars.net/2018/10/exclusive-live-action-star-wars-television-series-costume-photos-and-happenings-update/

Official announcement, with blurb and directors:

https://www.starwars.com/news/the-mandalorian-revealed

Credits:

Speaker: Denise

Audio and video editing: Denise

MUSIC:

Intro:

Loyalty Freak music - Extra Metal

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Loyalty_Freak_Music/HYPER_METAL_

Outro:

Stellardrone - Fermi Paradox

https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com/track/fermi-paradox

CONTACT:

EMAIL: [email protected]

TUMBLR: https://lordsofthesithpodcast.tumblr.com

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LordSithPodcast

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LordSithPodcast

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lordsofthesith.podcast/

You can listen to our episodes at:

SOUNDCLOUD:

https://soundcloud.com/lordsofthesithpodcast

ITUNES:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lords-of-the-sith-podcast/id1419179407

This is the first episode in our Psychology of the Characterization series. Our premise is that the three leads of the sequel trilogy: Rey, Kylo, and Finn, share a core conflict that develops in different ways because of their individual character traits, life situations/environments.

We hope this analysis will provide a deeper insight into these characterizations, and believe the shared conflict informs their character arcs up until now and through episode IX.

In this episode we focus on Kylo; we talk about his personality structure and relationships with his parents, Rey, Luke, and Snoke.

We talk about trauma, narcissistic traits and other psychological traits that can be seen in the character, and what it means for the Sequel Trilogy, for Reylo and for Star Wars Episode IX. Lee's focus is primarily on the psychoanalyst Heinz Kohut and his work in Self Psychology, but other prominent analysts and theories make an appearance.

Watch the video for this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/DsdViE8mse4

SPEAKERS: Lee and Denise

EDITING: Lee

MUSIC:

Intro:

Loyalty Freak music - Extra Metal

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Loyalty_Freak_Music/HYPER_METAL_

Outro:

Stellardrone - Fermi Paradox

https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com/track/fermi-paradox

CONTACT:

EMAIL: [email protected]

TUMBLR: https://lordsofthesithpodcast.tumblr.com

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LordSithPodcast

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LordSithPodcast

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lordsofthesith.podcast/

In this episode, Mary, Lee, and Denise discuss favorite female characters in the OT, EU, and cartoons.

We discuss Leia, Padme, Ahsoka, Ventress, Mara Jade, Hera and Sabine, and how Star Wars has always (or almost always) had strong, complex female characters.

We fangirl and express our enthusiasm about fan favorites, and explain why we love female characters in Star Wars.

CONTENT

​00:25 We gush about Leia​

​05:06 Thoughts on the metallic bikini and why Denise loves Leia in ROTJ

08:00 Leia in Legends: coming to terms with her dad

11:32 Leia in the ST: not coming to terms with her son

​13:27 Why Padme is Lee's fave <3

14:16 Anakin ruins everything (again)

14:54 ​The ruler and the killer, baby

16:04 Padme has sex and then dies of sadness: ooba ooba

24:55 The fall of Anidala aka Reverse Reylo ;)

29:50 Assaj Ventress in TCW and in Legends

33:16 Female friendships in Star Wars: we want more

34:18 From mini-Anakin to full blown awesome: Ahsoka in TCW and Rebels

41:56 Real talk: if you haven't watched Rebels you are missing out

43:16 Why Sabine Wren is Lee's second favorite <3

44:30 Everyone is crushing on Hera Syndulla--right, Thrawn? ;)

48:21 Mary talks about her favorite character: Mara Jade <3

​49:27 Being feminine and being a warrior​: why we like catsuits. u_u

​51:02 Mara in the Thrawn Trilogy

53:34 A Mara Jade-like character in IX?

55:40 Thank you and contact info

This is Episode 2 of our series Women in Star Wars. Watch the companion video, about our experiences as female fans, here: https://youtu.be/k-Euaj6WEyU

IMAGES:

Artwork used is official Lucasfilm except for:

Ahsoka https://www.deviantart.com/wraithdt/art/Ahsoka-Tano-639680616 by wraithdt

The Hand of Judgement https://www.deviantart.com/wraithdt/art/The-Hand-Of-Judgement-330604531

REFERENCES:

The Authentic Observer--The Attack on Femininity in Fiction: Masculine Women and Disempowered Men

https://youtu.be/Jumw30_j9cs

CREDITS:

Speakers: Mary, Denise, and Lee

Video Editing: Mary

Audio Editing: Lee

MUSIC:

Intro:

Loyalty Freak music - Extra Metal

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Loyalty_Freak_Music/HYPER_METAL_

Outro:

Stellardrone - Fermi Paradox

https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com/track/fermi-paradox

CONTACT:

EMAIL: [email protected]

TUMBLR: https://lordsofthesithpodcast.tumblr.com

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LordSithPodcast

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LordSithPodcast

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lordsofthesith.podcast/

In this episode, Mary, Lee, and Denise discuss the leaked photos of Episode IX filming and a few more updates.

We comment on how Finn and Poe look good, and speculate on their characters. We also speculate on more photo leaks, such as the Millenium Falcon in a Jungle planet, and the casting of Dominic Monaghan.

MUSIC:

Intro:

Loyalty Freak music - Extra Metal

Outro:

Stellardrone - Fermi Paradox

https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com/

Today's episode is the first of our new series "Women in Star Wars", covering portrayals of female characters, feminism and gender dynamics in Star Wars, as well as a discussion of women in the Star Wars fandom. In today's discussion Lee, Denise and Mary discuss their experiences as women from different backgrounds, nationalities and age brackets participating in the general Star Wars and Reylo fandoms.

CONTENT:

00:19 Introduction: Women in Star Wars

00:55 How Denise got into Star Wars: ROTJ all day erryday, the Yubnub Song mini-debate and Star Wars in Brazil

03:55 How Mary got into Star Wars: overcoming the fear of Vader money boxes to watch ANH and falling in love with Mara Jade

07:05 How Lee became a Sith: lightsaber duels with umbrellas and reflections on growing up as a bi-cultural kid in 1990’s Latin America

10:30 Where my Jedi/Sith girls at?

14:17 Not everyone was happy about George Lucas giving up custody

18:23 How Denise got into the fandom life: TCW and increasingly aggressive pre-TFA online speculation

21:25 How Lee got into the fandom: the intergalactic experience of TFA and Reylo recognition described in detail

25:00 Trouble in paradise: show us your Star Wars credentials and other fandom BS

28:00 Why Mary’s cosplaying is not as fun as it used to be :(

31:02 Campaigning for Ben Solo at Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2016

33:03 Fear itself

36:36 Weaponizing “feminism“: A Kylo Ren “apologist” reflects on “woman-ning in the right way”

38:05 Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition

39:15 When a Reylo podcast finally dared to utter the word “Reylo” and talking Star Wars in person

42:51 “Star Wars is also for women?” ,”Where’s my masculine Star Wars?” and other strange questions

45:48 “Reylo is Twilight” = ”GTFO muh Star Wars”?

47:37 Lee’s controversial opinion of the day: the Force ain’t female, not all TLJ-haterz are male, and name-calling is lame

52:00 EU fans and the new canon

53:20 why are Reylo fans so Kylorenattacked?

54:26 Kylo Ren is beautiful and wears a man-gown: cue outrage

56:45 Am I interloping? Star Wars as a symbol of masculinity

1:01:55 "Control...suits me"--and thoughts on Harley Quinn

1:04:00 The irony: it turns out that Reylo is a celebration of a young woman's power

1:05:25 Let's chat

*Note: the video version of this discussion is still being edited and will be uploaded to our YouTube channel next week.

In other news: we're on iTunes now, huzzah!

itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lords…ast/id1419179407

MUSIC:

Intro:

Loyalty Freak music - Extra Metal

freemusicarchive.org/music/Loyalty_…c/HYPER_METAL_

Outro:

Stellardrone - Fermi Paradox

Stellardrone – Stellardrone-07-fermi-paradox