Skytalkers

By Charlotte Errity & Caitlin PlesherTV & Film After Shows Film Reviews

Skytalkers episodes

August 15, 2024The Clone Wars Rewatch: “Cat and Mouse”, “The Hidden Enemy”, & Film
We’ve begun our official rewatch of The Clone Wars! We’re beginning with: Cat and Mouse (216), The Hidden Enemy (116), TCW Film — the Christophsis Arc. In this episode, we talk about:
Why The Clone Wars wasn’t released chronologically.
Early reviews and sentiments about the show.
Our first impressions and new feelings we have about the clones in The Clone Wars!
Our favorite Anakin and Ahsoka moments from the movie.
… and so much more.

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1 hr 2 min
August 08, 2024George Lucas & Modesto, California
Travel with us to Modesto, California and dive deep into the history of young George Lucas growing up here. On this special episode of Skytalkers, Caitlin, architectural historian, details:

Learn the history of the two houses he grew up in, plus notable locations like his father's stationary store and the car crash site.

Go on a journey with us about George's childhood movie theater, and whether or not it inspired the world-renowned Stag Theater at Skywalker Ranch.

The relationship between George and his hometown and how that inspired Star Wars and American Graffiti.

… and so much more!

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Our San Ansemlo episode is here.

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1 hr 52 min
July 26, 2024The Acolyte: Your Voicemails & Questions
The last piece of our The Acolyte coverage is here and we are responding to your voicemail questions and emails.

We answer questions about:

Mae's potential story arc in Season 2!

What happened to the Power of Two in the season finale?

Our favorite Qimir and Osha moments.

The symbolism of Osha bleeding the kyber crystal in Sol's lightsaber.

…and more!

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1 hr 11 min
July 18, 2024The Acolyte: "The Acolyte" Finale (Episode 8, Season 1) Discussion
We've reached the finale episode of The Acolyte and we're here to break it all down. On this episode:

A beat-by-beat breakdown of the full finale: the relationship between Osha and Qimir; Sol's guilt; Mae's drive for justice; and Vernestra's need for "a resolution."

Osha's heroine's journey, plus mythological connections like Hades and Persephone.

Plagueis!!! And what would a season 2 look like?

And so much more!

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1 hr 59 min
July 12, 2024The Acolyte: "Choice" (Season 1, Episode 7) Discussion
We're back on Brendok for Episode 7 of The Acolyte! This week we discuss:

The events on Brendok from the Jedi's perspective — what really happened with them and the witches?

How do we understand a character like Master Sol and the choices he made in this episode?

Mae and Osha's paths and how they will react to the truth.

Victoria Monet's "The Power of Two" song and theorize about its lyrics.

Final speculation on next week's finale!

And so much more!

Nerdist's Leslye Headland Interview

"Power of Two" on Spotify

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1 hr 20 min
July 03, 2024The Acolyte: "Teach/Corrupt" (Season 1, Episode 6) Discussion
We've made it to Episode 6 of "The Acolyte": "Teach/Corrupt", and there is a LOT to discuss. This week we dive into:

Osha and Qimir, the ship has sailed and we break down all the details and all those Reylo and "The Last Jedi" parallels.

The aftermath of the events on Khofar and Sol's emotional responses.

How much longer can Vernestra continue to hide things from the government and the rest of the Jedi Order?

What will the final two episodes bring for all our characters? Will Osha and Qimir become a true dark side romance? How will Mae react to Sol's story? And what really happened on Brendok?

… and so much more!

Audio meta for kintsugi

Inverse article with Leslye Headland

Star Wars Interview with Leslye Headland and Manny Jacinto

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2 hr 21 min
June 26, 2024The Acolyte: "Night" (Season 1, Episode 5) Discussion
We are back this week to talk about the insane events of Episode 5 of The Acolyte, "Night"! This week was directed once again by Alex Garcia Lopez.

In our discussion we go over:

Our fallen Jedi friends — so many gone!

The reveal of the Stranger's identity and motivations, who are they really? And what are the Stranger's next moves? Kylo Ren comparisons!

What is The Acolyte looking to say about Jedi Order in this time period?

Mae and Osha's relationship has a surprising twist at the end, where do we see their character arcs going for the rest of the series?

… and so much more!

EW Article

Skytalkers episode on The Rise of Kylo Ren

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1 hr 18 min
June 20, 2024The Acolyte: "Day" (Season 1, Episode 4) Discussion
Skytalkers discuss and analyze Episode 4 of The Acolyte, "Day", directed this week by Alex Garcia Lopez.

In this episode, Caitlin and Charlotte discuss:

Mae and Osha's changing perceptions of each other throughout the episode.

How does the episode title relate to the tone and themes of the show this week.

Bazil! New favorite little guy, Bazil!

What else does Master Sol have to tell Osha about what happened on Brendok? A numbered list!

Latest theories on who the Master could be what deal they made with Mae.

The crazy cliffhanger and what next week could look like!

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Listen to our episode on the theme of Concealment here (from 2019!).

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54 min
June 13, 2024The Acolyte: "Destiny" (Season 1, Episode 3) Discussion
Skytalkers discuss and analyze Episode 3 of the Acolyte, "Destiny", directed the week by Kogonada ("Columbus").

In this episode, Charlotte and Caitlin discuss:

Our first flashback of the fire on Brendock and what separates Mae and Osha

Comparisons between the Force and the Thread

What role the Jedi play in the fire (and theories on what REALLY happened).

Mae and Osha's Ascension as witches of the coven

Osha's choice to leave the coven and become a Jedi

The reveal of Mae and Osha as special beings born from the Force + the Anakin Skywalker comparisons

...and so much more!

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1 hr 10 min
June 06, 2024The Acolyte: "Lost/Found" & "Revenge/Justice" (Season 1, Episodes 1 & 2) Discussion
Skytalkers discuss and analyze the first two episodes of Leslye Headland's ("Russian Doll") Star Wars: "The Acolyte"!

In this episode, Charlotte and Caitlin discuss:

First impressions of the show and world building — what did we think!

Breakdowns on new characters Mae/Osha (Amandla Stenberg), Sol (Lee Jung-Jae), Yord (Charlie Barnett), Jecki (Dafne Keen), and Qimir (Manny Jacinto).

Speculation on the murder mystery story (is it a Whodunit? Or classic mystery?) and character motives in the so far.

How The Acolyte connects to other Star Wars stories and characters like the High Republic or Ahsoka and her journey in The Clone Wars.

Listen to our Leslye Headland (showrunner/writer/director) interview here!

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1 hr 34 min

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The top women-hosted Star Wars podcast sharing insider behind the scenes content, cast interviews and exploring Star Wars stories from the very beginning of the iconic franchise to its latest release.... and everything in between. Hosted by Charlotte and Caitlin, life-long best friends, Skytalkers want to be a part of your Star Wars experience, whether you've been a fan for forty years or a few months.