Episode 140: STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE (1999)

Once upon a time, in the same galaxy, John, Curtis, and Billy discussed STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE for its 25th anniversary. They talk about what they watched this week and HOGWARTS LEGACY before diving into the topic. Hot topics include Natalie Portman, the epic score, Jar Jar Binks, podracing, and reassessing an often maligned sequel and its legacy. This episode is dedicated to Curtis' brother Ryan on his 33rd birthday! TIME STAMPS 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:03 News of the Week/What We Watched This Week 00:30:42 STAR WARS I: THE PHANTOM MENACE (1999) Discussion (hot takes, tasty bits) 01:31:54 Our Ratings for STAR WARS EPISODE I 01:42:13 Coming Up Next! NEWS OF THE WEEK RIP James Earl Jones TIFF 2024: Big premieres: Rumours (Madden); The Shrouds (Cronenberg); North America premiere of big Cannes releases Midnight Madness: Dead Talents Society; Ick (Joseph Kahn); The Substance (Coralie Fargeat) New releases: : Beetlejuice Beetlejuice; Rebel Ridge; Speak No Evil (2024) WHAT WE WATCHED THIS WEEK JOHN: Cameraperson; Lizzie; Thunder Bay (series); Return of Daimajin; Super Mario Bros. BILLY: Murder By Death CURTIS: Marie Antoinette; Straight Outta Compton; Hogwarts Legacy (Video Game) CREDITS AND PLUGS Intro: "The Flag Parade" by John Williams (STAR WARS I: THE PHANTOM MENACE OST) Outro: "Manaan (Ahto City)" by Jeremy Soule (STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC OST) Quinn: @seatstruckreviews Also check out Quinn's NEW YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@seatstruck Curtis: https://www.the-back-row.com/ - check out 'Runstedler's DVD Pick of the Month' Check out Curtis' forthcoming Theology and Vampires publication here: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781978716896/Theology-and-Vampires Follow John on Letterboxd—@johnnycakes91