Secrets of Star Wars

We're going way back to the 1985 animated series Star Wars Ewoks. Thomas Salerno and Kathryn Laffrey discuss Ewoks' place in Star Wars from their controversial origin in ROTJ to lighthearted adventures in the cartoon, and reflect on their favorite characters and moments from the series.

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Before Clone Wars there was the classic 1985 animated series Star Wars Droids. Thomas Salerno and Patrick Mason discuss its nostalgic appeal, unique characters, humor, and themes like C3PO's quest for a worthy master and some 80s=style moral lessons.

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A key element of Star Wars fandom are the costumes and cosplayers. Robert King, Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, and Thomas Salerno discuss the thematic roles of costumes; the evolution of costumes; the influence of Joseph Campbell, and cosplay experiences.

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Dive into the world of Star Wars video games. Patrick Mason, Ryan Nafziger, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss the evolution and history of the games and their significance, as well as their gaming backgrounds and favorites.

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Darth Jar Jar?! Kathryn Laffrey, Jon Koral, and Dom Bettinelli discuss Star Wars LEGO: Rebuild the Galaxy, including the themes of the contrast between light and dark; how characters changed in this re-imagined galaxy; and how it reflects on the original Star Wars story.

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How many times have R2-D2 & C-3P0 saved the day? Angela Sealana, Robert King, and Thomas Salerno re-live classic & new #StarWars highlights, discussing what makes the comedic duo so beloved in storytelling history.

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A Jedi who became an Inquisitor and then something else. Robert King, Patrick Mason, and Thomas Salerno discuss Barriss Offee's story, her motivations, her disillusionment with the Jedi, and her path back to peace and the light.

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Who is Morgan Elsbeth? Angela Sealana, Patrick Mason, and Kathryn Laffrey discuss her Tales of the Empire story and the hidden layers of art, music, psychology, theology, Star Wars Legends and more that it contains.

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Corruption! Thomas Salerno, Robert King, and Patrick Mason discuss the finale of The Acolyte and its themes of ambition, betrayal, and moral complexity, including the portrayal of the Jedi order as flawed and corrupt. Is this the show we'd hoped for?

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What connects the overall Star Wars saga with The Acolyte's long-anticipated "Choice"? Angela Sealana, Jon Koral, and Thomas Salerno reflect on new & classic characters' intentions, pride, fear & manipulation as they review the episode.

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