The Empire Strikes Back: Part 1

Growing Up Skywalker

The Rebellion struck..and The Empire Strikes Back.

This week, join us for 00:00 to 01:06:33—the first half of 1980’s “Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.” On a freezing planet, the Rebellion bides its time. On a swamp and fleeing through an asteroid belt, the Rebels run from enemies and dive into mystery. The first half of Empire Strikes Back sets an atmosphere and cadence that weaves the Original Trilogy magic.

Is Empire the best Star Wars film of all time? Tune in for our thoughts on this film’s critical reception, its budding romance (or lack thereof??), and the evolution of the Force.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Who Are We Tho

00:02:08 Plot Overview

00:11:04 Initial Impressions: Critics, Sam, and Anna

00:29:13 Han and Leia’s Budding Romance (?)

00:43:12 Dagobah, Luke, and the Force

00:55:26 Vader and Luke

01:05:53 Bae Watch

01:14:22 Closing Thoughts

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