Episode 289: I Have A “Feeling”

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Tim and Frank review the long-awaited Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. Beers of the Week Chimay Rouge Devil's Trumpet Space Caravan Support Beer With Geeks Links: ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Review: Revolution No. 9 - The New York Times — At least since “The Return of the Jedi” (1983), the point of each chapter has been consolidation rather than distinction. For a single film to risk being too interesting would be to imperil the long-term strategy of cultivating a multigenerational, multinational fandom. “The Rise of Skywalker” — Episode IX, in case you’ve lost count — is one of the best. Also one of the worst. Perfectly middling. It all amounts to the same thing. Read Up Episode 21: "Resistance Reborn: Journey to the Rise of Skywalker" by Rebecca Roanhorse

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