Episode 149 - The Phantom Menace Re-released and Revisited
Release Date: 05/10/2024
From A Certain Point Askew
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info_outlineThis week we went back to the theater to see The Phantom Menace for the first time in 25 years! We also reviewed the new season of Tales of the Empire. Topics include:
- Our Phantom Menace experience and feelings - then and now
- Jar Jar's Three Stooges act
- Nightsisters v. Daysisters
- How embarrassing would it be to be killed by a B1 battle droid?
- The inquisitor good cop/bad cop routine
- Force healing takes a toll on the body
In our Question of the Week, we share your favorite moments from Episode 1. In news, we're getting a 'What If?' version of Star Wars via the LEGO universe and Skeleton Crew is coming in December and will include some stop-motion. We share some FACPAtoids and more!
Episode Time Stamps:
- 05:47 - Question of the Week - Favorite moment from The Phantom Menace
- 14:47 - LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy coming in September
- 16:10 - Skeleton Crew coming in December
- 18:31 - Revisiting The Phantom Menace in theaters!
- 41:26 - Tales of the Empire, Season 1 Review
- 75:46 - FACPAtoid
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