SPOILERS! Will, Jess, & returning guest Cami discuss episode 5 of THE MANDALORIAN: THE GUNSLINGER. Topics include: a kinder, gentler, less racist Mos Eisley; the current state of the Empire; the "foie gras" of Mos Eisley; The Mandalorian's parenting skills; Baby Yoda's verisimilitude; implications the Mandalorian might end up going to KAMINO... and much more. Also: Who's the mystery figure tracking the M & Baby Yoda?? And: How might THE MANDALORIAN tie into RISE OF SKYWALKER??

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SPOILERS AHEAD in this installment about episodes 3 and 4 of THE MANDALORIAN! Topics include: Density of storytelling in The Mandalorian; predictions about what the Client wants with Baby Yoda; unifying the Star Wars fandom; well-written female characters; romance shomance; ways the show connects to the larger Star Wars universe/setting/galaxy. Also: Connections to the prequel trilogy: What does Dr. Pershing have to do with the cloning labs on Kamino? Why is episode 3 titled "THE SIN"? What IS that sin? How hard would it be to raise a child for hundreds of years? What makes us root for the Mandalorian in these fight scenes even though he's a superior warrior? Why is "Sanctuary" the Dark Nerd's least favorite episode so far?? Was the AT-ST driven by Klatooinians or an A.I.? This and more!

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Will & Jes discuss THE MANDALORIAN with fellow Star Wars geek Cami. We start with a very brief NON-Spoiler review, followed by a spoiler-heavy discussion. Topics include: The Mandalorian himself, Mandalorian history tidbits, influence of Westerns and samurai movies on the show, commodes in Star Wars, favorite moments from the show, the honor of a bounty hunter, that Armorer scene, the sound of a Hutt bounty hunter, IG-11's alter ego, plenty of [REDACTED], and much more!

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Season 3 of MechaDragon begins with an in-depth discussion of JOKER, with returning guest Eric Hanson. We start with a very brief NON-Spoiler review, followed by a spoiler-heavy discussion. Topics include: Sympathy for the devil (how the movie generates empathy for one of the most iconic supervillains of all time); Joker controversy and how the film portrays violence; gritty realism in a comic book movie; thoughts on the film's social commentary and how it resonates worldwide; and much more. Also: Is the movie a definitive origin for the Joker? What ACTUALLY happened and what was just in his head? Will Joaquin Phoenix's Joker cross over into other DCEU movies? Which version of the Joker is our favorite, and why? And whose name will Will mispronounce this episode??

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22. The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (Season 1)

In this episode, Will & Jess bring back ScreenHub film critic Eric Hanson for a deep dive into the THE DARK CRYSTAL: AGE OF RESISTANCE, the prequel series to the 1982 cult classic movie, The Dark Crystal. Topics include: Elevating the art of puppetry to a whole new level; the show's exquisite artistry; Eric's spot-on impression of SkekLach/The Collector; why the show shouldn't go beyond 5 or 6 seasons, in-depth examination & analysis of the characters, empathizing with puppets, how Age of Resistance turns classic fantasy tropes on their heads in the most satisfying way... and much more. Why is The original Dark Crystal a cult classic rather than a classic classic? What makes the writing in Age of Resistance so incredibly effective? How does the show stay faithful to the spirit of the original film, both thematically and artistically? What does it all mean for Jim Henson's legacy?

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Film nerds rejoice! On this episode: ONCE UPON A TIME... IN HOLLYWOOD! Will & Jess bring in ScreenHub film critic Eric Hanson for a deep-dive into the 9th film from Quentin Tarantino, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood". Topics include: What makes this one of the best films of 2019; The film as a fairy tale; Who inspired DiCaprio's character,  Rick Dalton; History vs. events as depicted in the film; Tarantino's payback on the Manson family; The scene that will go down in film history forever. How is the "Once" Tarantino's version of a Disney movie? Does Tarantino have a foot fetish and does this film help prove it?? A discussion of the potential Tarantino Star Trek movie... Join us for all of this, and much more! 

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In preparation for the upcoming show, "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance" on Netflix, Will & Jes delve into the 1982 classic that started it all: Jim Henson's "The Dark Crystal." What makes the story so powerful? How well does it hold up after 37 years, and why? What's it like to watch it for the first time, as a child, in the current age of the MCU and ubiquitous big-budget blockbusters? Why are the Teletubbies as frightening (yet infinitely worse entertainment) as the Skeksis? How is "The Dark Crystal" like "The Catcher in the Rye"? How does the film appeal to both kids & adults in a totally different way than more modern "kids movies" like Toy Story, etc.? What makes the movie's themes so relevant and timeless? How could the prequel show on Netflix deal with Thra's past?

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Will & Jes discuss the recent Spider-Man debacle + the latest news (from D23) about the MCU's future. What's going on with the Sony/Disney+Marvel standoff? What does it mean for Spider-Man? Is Peter Parker exiting the MCU? Other topics include: New Marvel shows announced for Disney+, more details about the already-announced titles (like WandaVision as a 1950's sitcom that enters the Twilight Zone), some Star Wars tidbits, and more!

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