Knowing Kenobi – 2021; our summertime series examining the character of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Essays on Carrie – 2022; our on-going series examining our relationship to celebrity, fandom, and consumerism with regards to Princess Leia and Carrie Fisher. Nostalgia – 2021; our two-part series examining the role of nostalgia and conducting a survey on how we […]
Continue reading "Series"Click here to download the episode directly! Charlotte and Caitlin are back for the next addition into the #skytalkersmachete series: Attack of the Clones. First, they discuss story and what really worked for them this round of watching, and how this particular order enhances our viewing. Then, we get into the characters: Charlotte talks about […]
Continue reading "#skytalkersmachete: Attack of the Clones"Click here to download the episode directly! This edition of #skytalkersmachete is all about 1977’s Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. We spend some time responding to a listener email, then move into part 1, which is all about the film’s story. Part 2 really gets into the characters. We ask questions like: are […]
Continue reading "#skytalkersmachete: A New Hope"Click here to download the episode directly! Listen on iTunes: click here Listen on Google Play: click here acast: click here Stitcher Radio: click here The Star Wars: The Last Jedi novelization, written by Jason Fry, is finally here! In this packed episode, we talk general perceptions, fun Easter Eggs, and favorite new-information. We get deep with the character […]
Continue reading "The Last Jedi Novelization Discussion"Click here to download the episode directly! This is it! Caitlin and Charlotte discuss the final installment in the Skytalkers Machete watching series. In part one, they discuss story: how does it feel going from Return of the Jedi to here? How is this story set up? Is it successful? In part two, they discuss […]
Continue reading "#skytalkersmachete: The Force Awakens"Click here to download the episode directly! Charlotte and Caitlin continue their Skytalkers Machete watch series with Return of the Jedi. They discuss elements of the story and answer: is it believable that this is the conclusion to this trilogy? Special edition ending celebration ending or yub nub? In part two, they dive deep into […]
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