Featuring Classical Studies scholar and “Star Wars” guru Steve Hernandez
Considering the Sequels is a monthly film podcast that examines the merits and weaknesses of specific movie franchises. Right-click the title of this post to download this episode free.
In Episode 9 we consider the “Star Wars” Prequel trilogy. This episode also includes a Concept Discussion in which we’ll analyze Robert Zemeckis’s “Cast Away.” And, as always, we each give Mini Reviews of recent film releases and whatever else we’ve been watching lately.
Your hosts are Andy Howell, Karl Huddleston and Jason Pyles. Download this episode to hear why General Grievous has an asthmatic wheeze.
SHOW NOTES:
I. Introduction
II. Considering the Sequels: Star Wars Prequels
- Star Wars: Episode 1 — The Phantom Menace (03:55)
- Star Wars: Episode 2 — Attack of the Clones (37:09)
- Star Wars: Episode 3 — Revenge of the Sith (52:11)
- Franchise Overview (1:15:02)
— A Brief Message About Our Sponsor, Heftel Studios (1:19:16)
- Tune in to our next LIVE broadcast on Ustream (1:20:25)
III. Mini Reviews
(1:20:51) - Steve Hernandez: Dances With Wolves, Cold Souls, The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters, Children of Men, V for Vendetta
(1:25:25) - Andy: Live and Let Die, The Next Bond Film and Javier Bardem, Street Fight
(1:33:05) - Jason: The “Planet Macabre” and “The Creepture Feature Horror Show” Podcasts, DVDInfatuation.com, Buried, Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus
(1:44:31) - Karl: The King’s Speech, The Rite
IV. Concept Discussion: Analyzing “Cast Away” (1:49:00)
Wrap-Up / Credits (2:09:18)
End Time (2:11:40)
Steve Hernandez, Andy, Karl and Jason give their collective verdict on this franchise, from 0 to 100:
Star Wars: Episode 1 — The Phantom Menace = 54
Star Wars: Episode 2 — Attack of the Clones = 75
Star Wars: Episode 3 — Revenge of the Sith = 70
Overall Franchise = 70
BONUS Show Note:
Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker’s Top 10 Best Zombie Movies of All Time - This list came about when Dr. Shock was in our chat room during the live broadcast for this episode. He was asked for his Top 10 Best Zombie Movies of All Time, and this the list he presented in the chat room:
1. Dawn of the Dead (1978)
2. Night of the Living Dead
3. Zombie (1979)
4. Shaun of the Dead
5. Dawn of the Dead (2004)
6. Dead Alive
7. Cemetery Man
8. Fido
9. 28 Days Later
10. White Zombie
Learn more from Dr. Shock at DVDInfatuation.com.
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Credits:
Thanks to our official sponsor, Heftel Studios, and thanks to the Dave Eaton Element for the use of Dave’s music. Thanks to our guest, Steve Hernandez, for appearing on our show. Thanks to Kara Brewer for her graphic designs and Bill Barnes for his artistic vision.
This episode is dedicated to Carla Yates and was recorded on February 20, 2011.
