We were so enamored with Skeleton Crew that we had to give you our thoughts, so we're doubling up this Monday with a bonus episode talking all 8 episodes of Skeleton Crew!

We give our thoughts on the show, our favorite characters and moments, queer and neurodiverse representation, and where we think the show could go if we get another season.

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Cassian sets off for a new adventure, leaving Ferrix, and his troubles with Pre-Mor, behind. We're introduced to a new cast of characters as we enter the next three-episode arc, including Mon Mothma and Luthen Rael's alter ego.

We gush over Stellan Skarsgård and Genevieve O'Reilly's ability to speak in "thieves' cant" and seamlessly go from portraying their characters as confident, high society figures to intense, fearful, and cautious.

Then, in our Outer Rim, we talk about David Lynch and how much he and his work have meant to us.

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Everything comes to a head in Andor Season 1, Episode 3 "Reckoning" as Luthen Rael arrives to meet Cassian on Ferrix. We discuss the workers' aiding Cassian 's escape--letting us and the Pre-Mor Authority hear what a reckoning sounds like--Luthen's knowledge of Cassian's past, and the brutal treatment of Maarva and Bix.

It's hard to believe this show keeps getting better after this.

And for our Outer Rim segment--Tommy's on an anime kick, watching Kaiju No. 8, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, and Gundam Wing, while Cass is wheeling and dealing in Weather Factory's Book of Hours.

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Sources:

https://screenrant.com/andor-show-reckoning-line-explained-fiona-shaw-response/ https://www.starwars.com/news/fiona-shaw-andor-interview

https://www.gamesradar.com/andor-interview-fiona-shaw-maarva-star-wars/

In our discussion of Episode 2, we explore how the show has become a unique and powerful addition to the Star Wars franchise after just two episodes and how we're trying not to rush through it because we're already obsessed.

We delve deeper into how the Empire, through the Pre-Mor Authority, is poised to strengthen it's grip on Ferrix, drawing parallels to the very real corporate authorities that impact people's lives in our own world (*cough* Amazon *cough*). Despite the dark themes that Andor presents, Tommy brings some festive cheer during our Outer Rim segment by discussing his fondness for re-watching A Muppet Christmas Carol!

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"NYPD Arrests Workers During Historic Amazon Strike," Luis Feliz Leon, In These Times

"Hundreds protest outside Amazon distribution center in Queens amid Teamsters strike," Chanteé Lans, WABC-TV 7

The day has finally come - we're finally watching Andor Season 1 for the very first time!

In this episode, we discuss how the show became such a powerful, yet different entry in the Star Wars franchise, how we almost got a much different show (K2Fast, K2Furious: A Cassian Andor Story), the real life "mythologies" that shaped the show, and, of course, our thoughts on Episode 1: Kassa.

Plus: The triumphant return of Beyond the Outer Rim! Cass discusses the latest in the High Republic book series: Cavan Scott's Tempest Breaker!

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Sources:

• Diego Luna Knows How to Play an Authentic Villain and Raise a Future Jedi | IMDb
• Movie Review: 'Andor' : NPR
• How 'Andor' Showrunner Tony Gilroy Got Away With the Radical 'Star Wars' Series: 'We Had Very Little Adult Supervision' - The Wrap
• Cassian Andor & K-2SO Disney+ Panel | D23 Expo 2019

• Ferrix Part 1: Imperial Occupation, Andor Season 1 Blu-ray Featurette

On this day in 1978, CBS aired what they hoped would be an instant classic: a brand-new holiday special to be rewatched and beloved for years to come...set in a galaxy far, far away.

The Star Wars Holiday Special.

Today, on the 46th anniversary of it's airing and Life Day, we're revising the classic, and we've brought along the incredibly talented and lovely hosts of The Mixed Reviews, Gavin and Louie, to help us celebrate this incredibly camp, often absurd, and this surprisingly queer piece of art!

(It involved Bruce Vilanch and Bob Mackie, I mean, hello?).

We also discussed 2023's documentary and book of the same name A Disturbance in The Force: How and Why The Star Wars Holiday Special Happened.

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We've finally reached the end of the Star Wars: Droids, and that means it's time to watch 1986's hour-long television special "The Great Heep".

And to help us serve up this HEEPing portion of Droids, we're joined once again by the wonderful Patrick Cotnoir, Executive Producer for the George Lucas Talk Show!

Patrick also shared details about the upcoming Mustafar Takes Los Angeles: A Live Staged Reading Of The Revenge Of The Sith scheduled for THIS Saturday, November 16th 2024! Live tickets are sold out but you can still purchase tickets for the live-stream by heading to MustafarLA.com!

Catch Patrick and GLTS on the road!

• 12/4 - Houston, TX with TBA: bit.ly/gltshou
• 12/5 - Austin, TX with TBA: bit.ly/gltsatx
• 12/14 - UCB NY HOLIDAY SPECIAL! Early and late shows! with LIVESTREAM: bit.ly/ucbearly, bit.ly/ucblate
• Feb - SF Sketchfest: tix link to come!
• 2/4 - Los Angeles, Dynasty Typewriter (2 shows) with LIVESTREAM- tix link to come!

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