Ep 36: Star Wars Tutorial

Topic: Star Wars This week, we’re starting our Month long discussion on Star Wars, with the anticipation of the new Movie ‘Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker’. Get out your light sabers, prepare your wookie roar, and remember that “It’s a Trap!” Let’s talk Star Wars! AIDS Life Cycle This upcoming June, our Co-Host, Mom, will be participating in a cycling event, aimed at raising money for charity to support AIDS research and treatments. This 7 day, 545 mile trek will start in San Francisco, Ca and end in Los Angeles, CA, winding up and down hills and valleys. My mom’s goal is raising $10,000 and I’m hopeful our audience can help. If you can assist with her ride and learn more, please visit my Mom’s AIDS Life Cycle Page. Tutorial Origins Created by George Lucas in 1977 Originally, George Lucas wanted to do Flash Gordon movie, but couldn’t secure the rights. Element of Joseph Campbells The Hero with a Thousand Faces Secured sequel rights before first film ever released Science Fiction vs Science Fantasy Science Fiction = Less Fantastical, More realistic based off the universe. Could actually exist in theory Science Fantasy = More Fantastical, Less emphasis on explaining how things work, unlikely to ever really happen/exist. Key Features of Star Wars The Force Jedi / Sith Light Sabers Blasters Republic Universe seems a lot like the Wild West/Pirates Droids Aliens / Language Mix of Sci-fi and Fantasy elements Movies Prequel Trilogy The Phantom Menace (1999) Attack of the Clones (2002) Revenge of the Sith (2005) Star Wars Story: Solo (2018) Rogue One (2016) Original Trilogy: A New Hope (1977) The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Return of the Jedi (1983) Sequel Trilogy The Force Awakens (2015) The Last Jedi (2017) The Rise of the Skywalker (2019) TV Series Ewoks Clone Wars Rebels Resistance Mandalorian Other Media Expanded Universe / Also known as the Legends Books, Lots of books Lots of games TIE Fighter / X-Wing Jedi Knight series (Jedi Outcast) Knights of the Old Republic Force Unleashed Battle Front Fallen Order MMOs (Old Republic / Galaxy) Theme Parks FANS Trooping / 501st Wookipedia Concern over Tim.