Lots of news in the Star Wars world...not all of it good though.

In this episode I have a look at the Kenobi sizzle reel and then get back into the Clone Wars! Another interesting story this time written by Katie Lucas.

Pantora in peril - Our opening shot is from the death of Chairman (Season 1 - Tresspass Episode 15). You can listen to my take on that along with (Jedi Crash and Defenders of Peace) in Episode 9 of the podcast - "The Morality Arc" in addition to Episode 23 of the show where I discuss the sequel chronologically speaking (Season 2 - Senate Murders Episode 15).

Chairman Baron Papanoida, who is played by Lucas in live action, is here voiced by Corey Burton who is said to have based his performance on Orsen Welles (The American director, actor, screenwriter, and producer).

As noted above, Katie Lucas was heavily involved in this episode. She is credited with various roles including Papanoida's daughter Chi Eekway one throughout the prequels. Her sister, Amanda also played various parts with the prequels, but on this occasion she takes on the role of Che Amanda. Ion, their fictional brother is based on Jett Lucas, their real world sibling. 

Politcal restlessness and disorder looming. Papanoida's two daughters had been planning to leave Corruscant to go back to Pantora but are kindnapped by Greedo and a goat like character before they get the chance. 

Padme and Anakin are seen talking about the naboo blockade and it impact on their meeting. Anakin as usual focusing his attention on their relationship whereas Padme has a much more pragmatic approach to the whole thing. It's his opinion that the Jedi can’t get involved in the kidnap investigation stating that this is a job for the local police. Padme and Ahsoka persuade him to allow a little leeway and he agrees to permit Ahsoka's plan to assist senator Chuchi

The question is asked, “Should you really proceed without the councils approval?" Anakin and Ahsoka Irish it off as common practice for them to simply do as they please.

Meanwhile, Count Dooku has already offered Separatists assistance in the search for the two sisters. 

Ahsoka suggests that the girls may be held on the ships blockading the planet and they agree to split their resources. Papanoida and Ion investigate the scene of the crime and find that the Icon of the moon goddess has been removed from the shrine. Not only that, but it has greene Rodin blood on it - blood that turns out to be Greedos!

Off to Tatooine!

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In this episode I continue with the Clone Wars rewatch and happened across possibly my favourite Jedi/Clone due! Also have a look at the Boba Fett documentary...hope you enjoy it!:)

Ep041 - The Domino Squad Arc (The Clone Wars Season 3 Ep 1-2)

Welcome to another Clone Wars Episode - in this show Jonah tells us a little bit about his favourite villain and we discuss the introduction to the fan favourite Domino squad!

Hope you enjoy! :)

We have all been waiting for another little bit of Boba news to drop...and drop it did.

I may have wanted some more flashback scenes and would have loved a journal style to the show recounting his journey to the throne...I am still pretty stoked to see the reformation of the underworld on and around Tatooine!

#BringonBoba

Well....what do we have here. Mixing things up a bit and started a little segment, Choose the the News! In this first take, I wreck my brain for 20minutes or so about my Book of Boba Fett speculations (no spoilers).

Also...quite timely...we have a look at the clone wars expression of little Boba growing into the bounty hunter we all know and love.

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So, Ran was release a little while after the OT was completed, so we know that it couldn't have had much influence on that trilogy. But, as a film, it HAS influenced cinematography for almost 40years.

Whilst there a few, if any direct links to the Star Wars sequels, I can't help but see some of the same themes and techniques running through the movies - especially their use of colour.

I'll admit it, this might be one of my more technical and possibly boring episodes (if you're not into this stuff), but hopefully it will give you a richer experience of the movies the next time you sit down for a rewatch!

Akira Kurosawa's 'Ran' & The Star Wars Sequels,,,Enjoys

Moving on a little bit from Akira Kurosawa for a moment, but we aren't clear of old classic movies just yet.

Filoni pays tribute to the 1954 Godzilla movie in this Arc for any likeminded Fans.

Season 2 Episodes 18

The Zillo - Chose what is right, not what is easy.

Season 2 Episodes 19

The Zillo Beast Strikes Back - The Most Dangerous Beast is the beast within

The Clone Wars Season 2 Episode 17 is a homage to the late great Akira Kurosawa.

If you haven't listened to the other podcast episodes where I look at the man with the vision that inspired Lucas, go do that now.

If you know nothing about him, have a quick look at his movies and it will make Star Wars a little bit richer the next time you watch along.

So...it looks like we are doing a Kurosawa series...

In this episode Im drawing some thoughts from the famous movies, Seven Samurai.

If you haven't watched it, get some patience and make it all the way through the 3.5 hour long movie.

Its not an easy watch, but it is worth the effort!

Let me know what you think, but most of all, enjoy! :)

Everyone here loves Star Wars - at least that is the presumption. But the question is, what influenced it, or rather who?

Akia Kurosawa is described as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time and is most certainly one of the most influential.

In this episode, I just wanted to introduce you to a little bit of the man behind the masterpiece