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Return of the Jedi • The Next Reel
We return to Return of the Jedi
Three years after the success of The Empire Strikes Back, George Lucas made his conclusion to his original Star Wars trilogy – helmed by director Richard Marquand – Return of the Jedi. How does it work as the wrap-up to this trilogy? What do we think of Luke’s cool new black duds? How about Han’s somewhat neutered character? Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we wrap up our Original Star Wars Trilogy series with Marquand’s 1983 film Return of the Jedi.
We clearly have a lot to say about Star Warsand Return of the Jedi
We grew up with the film and this franchise, so we’re very close to it, but it’s hard not to see how effective they were with the storytelling, even if it’s not quite at the level of the previous two films. But the effects? They’re amazing. We get all sorts of new characters, new ships, new worlds, and an epic conclusion.
We have a great conversation talking about Jabba the Hutt, Endor and Ewoks, the Emperor, Yoda, Leia, Chewie, Darth Vader, Han, Luke, Lando, and everyone else who pops up. And of course we’re talking about the Harmy’s Despecialized Edition, which may not offer the color and cleanup but at least doesn’t have the new Sy Snoodles song. So, there’s that. Check it out then tune in! The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins!
Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!
Film Sundries
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- Watch this on Apple or Amazon, or find other places at JustWatch
- Script Transcript
- Theatrical trailer
- Poster artwork
- Flickchart
- Letterboxd
- Jamie Bening’s Returning to Jedi Filmumentary
- Filmumentaries
- Starship Size Comparison 2022
Learn how to support our show and The Next Reel’s family of film podcasts by becoming a member. It's just $5 monthly or $55 annually. Learn more here.
Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world in our Discord community!
Here’s where you can find us around the internet:
- The Web
- Letterboxd
- Threads
- X
- YouTube
- Flickchart
- Pete
- Andy
What are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!
- You can buy our movie-related apparel, stickers, mugs and more from our MERCH PAGE.
- Or buy or rent movies we’ve discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.
- Or buy books, plays, etc. that was the source for movies we’ve discussed on the show from our ORIGINALS PAGE.
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Three years after the success of The Empire Strikes Back, George Lucas made his conclusion to his original Star Wars trilogy – helmed by director Richard Marquand – Return of the Jedi. How does it work as the wrap-up to this trilogy? What do we think of Luke’s cool new black duds? How about Han’s somewhat neutered character? Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we wrap up our Original Star Wars Trilogy series with Marquand’s 1983 film Return of the Jedi.
We clearly have a lot to say about Star Warsand Return of the Jedi
We grew up with the film and this franchise, so we’re very close to it, but it’s hard not to see how effective they were with the storytelling, even if it’s not quite at the level of the previous two films. But the effects? They’re amazing. We get all sorts of new characters, new ships, new worlds, and an epic conclusion.
We have a great conversation talking about Jabba the Hutt, Endor and Ewoks, the Emperor, Yoda, Leia, Chewie, Darth Vader, Han, Luke, Lando, and everyone else who pops up. And of course we’re talking about the Harmy’s Despecialized Edition, which may not offer the color and cleanup but at least doesn’t have the new Sy Snoodles song. So, there’s that. Check it out then tune in! The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins!
Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!
Film Sundries
Learn more about supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast through your own membership.
- Watch this on Apple or Amazon, or find other places at JustWatch
- Script Transcript
- Theatrical trailer
- Poster artwork
- Flickchart
- Letterboxd
- Jamie Bening’s Returning to Jedi Filmumentary
- Filmumentaries
- Starship Size Comparison 2022
Learn how to support our show and The Next Reel’s family of film podcasts by becoming a member. It's just $5 monthly or $55 annually. Learn more here.
Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world in our Discord community!
Here’s where you can find us around the internet:
- The Web
- Letterboxd
- Threads
- X
- YouTube
- Flickchart
- Pete
- Andy
What are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!
- You can buy our movie-related apparel, stickers, mugs and more from our MERCH PAGE.
- Or buy or rent movies we’ve discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.
- Or buy books, plays, etc. that was the source for movies we’ve discussed on the show from our ORIGINALS PAGE.
- Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.
- Or sign up for AUDIBLE.