Episode 85: STAR WARS (1977)

"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..." May the 4th be with you! Curtis and special guest Grant revisit the original STAR WARS from 1977 (aka STAR WARS EPISODE IV: A NEW HOPE), the one that launched a gazillion sequels (and prequels). The boys discuss what they watched this week and their latest additions to the watchlist before diving in. They talk about their favourite Star Wars moments and characters, George Lucas' galactic world, and even touch on the dread Star Wars Holiday Special! Tune in to see why this movie's still wanted in seven galaxies!! "See STAR WARS! Fuck Ronald Reagan!" Curtis will take the helm again next week for his next canon pick: 1977's ROLLING THUNDER, a midnight grindhouse delight starring William Devane and a young Tommy Lee Jones. It's one of Tarantino's favourite films and for good reason! TIME STAMPS 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:51 What We Watched This Week 00:16:05 Watchlist Additions 00:24:24 STAR WARS (1977) Discussion (hot takes, tasty bits, favourite scenes) 00:53:00 STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL (1978) Brief Discussion 00:57:15 Our Ratings 01:02:10 Coming Up Next! MOVIES WE WATCHED CURTIS: Fall (2022); Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always; The Hong Kong Massacre (Video Game); The Black Phone GRANT: Zardoz; Repo Man; Smoking Causes Coughing WATCHLIST ADDITIONS CURTIS: Coded Bias; The Hot Spot; Lars and the Real Girl; Bit (2019) GRANT: Rugrats (TV Series) CREDITS AND PLUGS Intro: "Star Wars (Main Title)" by John Williams (STAR WARS OST); R2D2 Scream Outro: "Knights of the Old Republic II - Main Title" by Mark Griskey (STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC II: THE SITH LORDS OST) Quinn: @seatstruckreviews Curtis: https://curtisrunstedler.ca/ Curtis' book ALCHEMY AND EXEMPLARY POETRY IN MIDDLE ENGLISH LITERATURE available now: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-26606-5 https://www.the-back-row.com/ - check out 'Runstedler's DVD Pick of the Month' John: johnnycakes.substack.com @johnnycakes on Letterboxd Check out John's other podcast Domestic Pints ONLY! @domesticpintsonly on IG; find them on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.