35 The Phantom Menace (1999)

35 The Phantom Menace (1999)

Author: Dylan Davis August 23, 2024 Duration: 2:16:43
After sixteen years of a fanbase growing into adulthood, George Lucas dropped fifty millon dollars of Lucasfilm Limited’s money into the surest bet in Hollywood history: The first film in a new trilogy of Star Wars films. Though distributed by Fox and produced by Rick McCallum, Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace would be exactly like the first film from 1977. Lucas would have total control over screenplay, production, casting, editing, and marketing. What emerged was the most controversial franchise film in history, a movie that conflicted with Canon, had red herrings, left some audiences confused, some angry, and had the greatest lightsaber duel in history. Twenty-five years later, Warren Hayes, Paul Emig and myself go through The Phantom Menace scene by scene as we lament what could have been and appreciate what we do like. Join us as we watch the Phantom Menace and discuss all thing Lucas: including racism, bad acting, our total respect for Ahmed Best, and how much all of us miss Marcia Lucas.

Dylan Davis hosts The Super 70 Podcast, a unique audio experience built for film lovers. Each episode is designed as a scene-by-scene commentary track meant to be played in sync with a specific movie, offering deep-dive analysis, behind-the-scenes trivia, and thoughtful observations you might miss on a solo viewing. Of course, you can also just enjoy the conversation on its own during a commute or while doing chores-the insights stand alone. Dylan brings the perspective of a creator himself, having written works like "FLYNN!", "Dating Virginia," "Buffalo Seine," and "Threshold." This background as a writer and a dedicated consumer of culture informs the discussions, which are less about simple review and more about engaging with film as a vital, layered art form. Tune in to this podcast for a guided tour through the details of cinema, where the focus is on understanding the craft and the choices that shape the stories on screen. It’s like having a well-informed friend in the room, pointing out the clever edits, the symbolic set design, or the narrative turns that define a film’s impact. The goal is to enrich your viewing experience and foster a deeper appreciation for the movies, one scene at a time.
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39.1 Our 4K Projections [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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39 Ms. .45 (1981) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:08
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38.11 The Best Needle Drops [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:16
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38.10 The Redfordcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:06
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38.9 Assassination Cinema [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:51:09
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38.8 The Multiverse Conversation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:57
Luke fled, as Will Patton said in the Fishbourne movie. Wren stayed to list praises and grievances with the MCU, specifically the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy. The conversation is a keen eye into the target demographi…
38.7 The MCU Conversation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:59
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38.6 Interview with Danny Gaylord with Film is Lit Podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:49
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38.5 Mission Implausible [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:52:32
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38.4 80's Movie Weekends [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:15
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