Well, well, well. We are less than a week away from one of the most anticipated movies in the history of cinema. It is more than just a re-visit to a franchise, but a cultural event that has dominated social media and found its way into the news cycle. What am I talking about? The Force Awakens, the latest in the Star Wars Saga.
After the lingering dismay of the prequels, it is difficult to think that there could be such a rebound for Star Wars as we are seeing right now. People lining up for tickets to the premiere have to be in line for a minimum of twenty four hours for a single ticket, and another twenty four hours if they wish to purchase a second one. Around the home of the Oscars, there is four blocks of streets inaccessible to traffic, with tents already set up for the big event.
On this episode of The Movie Breakdown, Christopher Spicer and I talk about the legacy of this franchise, from what it meant to us as children, to the evolution of film that it sparked, to creating the idea of movie merchandise. Sure, we have seen some films in theatres lately, but reviewing them seemed a little secondary to taking the time to discuss just how much George Lucas' films have affected the cinematic landscape.
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We hope you enjoy the conversation about Star Wars as much as we did.
P.S. Han always shot first.
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