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EPISODE · Apr 26, 2026 · 1H 17M

The Empire Strikes Back Rewatch | Still the Best Star Wars Movie?

from Thumb War · host Bleav + Rachel Selig & Jason Doyle

We’re heading back to a galaxy far, far away. On this episode of Thumb War, we continue our Star Wars rewatch with The Empire Strikes Back — widely considered the best film in the franchise. Does it still hold up? We get into: Why this sequel changed blockbuster movies forever The Hoth battle, practical effects, and iconic set pieces Yoda, Dagobah, and the Force mythology Why Darth Vader is still one of the greatest villains ever Han & Leia — chemistry, chaos, and “I know” The most famous twist in movie history Special edition changes vs the original version Plus: nostalgia, generational viewing order debates (release vs chronological), and why this movie still hits decades later. Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify Like & Subscribe Leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying Thumb War Email us: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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