"It's like poetry, they rhyme." - George Lucas

This week Dave pitches his "The Last Jedi is The Empire Strikes Back in Reverse" theory! Or, "the mirror image of" or "on it's head" We haven't gotten that part down. But what we do have down is how George Lucas' epic quote applies to these Star Wars, middle-of-the-trilogy, movies! Just like The Force Awakens is a soft-reboot of A New Hope, did Rian Johnson set out to make a movie that mirrors Empire Strikes Back? Dave & Elora connect the stanzas to see how The Last Jedi inverts the Empire Strikes Back!

NOTE: This is not a critical examination of The Last Jedi or The Empire Strikes Back, just a creative look at their similarities and execution.

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Star Wars may have the largest and most diverse fanbase in all the galaxy—but every fan has their own certain point of view. So, tune your comlinks and join Star Wars enthusiasts, Dave (an OT kid) and Elora (a PT kid), every week for an in-depth conversation with a different devotee from all walks of life across the Star Wars fandom universe. Plus, it’s just FUN to talk about Star Wars. To bring balance to the fanbase, each episode we’ll delve into our guests’ personal Star Wars fandom story, and from that point of view, we’ll celebrate the power of the Force. Strap in, ignite your passion for the galaxy far, far away, and find out: What Does Stars Wars Mean To You?

Music composed & performed by Gregory Bromfield

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