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Star Wars at the Movies
Stephen Danley
28 episodes
5 months ago
The Prequel 20th Anniversary Saga is Complete as REVENGE OF THE SITH is revisited and recontextualized through memories past and present. Broc Walker and I remember Celebration III and our last big screen experience from 2005, Steve Sansweet tells the tale of the infamous San Diego Comic Con Episode III title reveal and Skye Paine relives attending the Los Angeles charity premiere. Plus, additional reflections on George Lucas' climactic magnum opus from David Quinn, Dave Brott, Danny Katzel and Mark Newbold. Yeh!
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The Prequel 20th Anniversary Saga is Complete as REVENGE OF THE SITH is revisited and recontextualized through memories past and present. Broc Walker and I remember Celebration III and our last big screen experience from 2005, Steve Sansweet tells the tale of the infamous San Diego Comic Con Episode III title reveal and Skye Paine relives attending the Los Angeles charity premiere. Plus, additional reflections on George Lucas' climactic magnum opus from David Quinn, Dave Brott, Danny Katzel and Mark Newbold. Yeh!
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Film History
TV & Film,
Society & Culture,
History,
Film Interviews
Episodes (20/28)
Star Wars at the Movies
Ep 27: Execute Order 20
The Prequel 20th Anniversary Saga is Complete as REVENGE OF THE SITH is revisited and recontextualized through memories past and present. Broc Walker and I remember Celebration III and our last big screen experience from 2005, Steve Sansweet tells the tale of the infamous San Diego Comic Con Episode III title reveal and Skye Paine relives attending the Los Angeles charity premiere. Plus, additional reflections on George Lucas' climactic magnum opus from David Quinn, Dave Brott, Danny Katzel and Mark Newbold. Yeh!
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5 months ago
1 hour 15 minutes 9 seconds

Star Wars at the Movies
Ep 26: Lee Phillip and the Stars of STAR WARS with Lezlie Sawyer
Actress, cosplayer, first generation fan and Chicagoland native Lezlie Sawyer recounts her day on the set of the legendary Lee Phillip Show with the original STAR WARS trio of Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford, along with early convention-going memories and the feelings of hope and inspiration that the Galaxy Far, Far Away has continually provided.
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8 months ago
45 minutes 30 seconds

Star Wars at the Movies
Ep 25: These Little Bears are Nuts
A commemorative caravan of interviews and anecdotes celebrates the 40th Anniversary of THE EWOK ADVENTURE. Jason Gibner remembers tuning into the stereo broadcast, Amy Sjoberg guides a tour of international CARAVAN collectibles and composer Peter Bernstein shares memories from his time on the film and insight on the music’s creation. Plus, additional stories from: Mark Newbold, Dave Brott, Ryan Beise, Jean Courtleciel and Yohann Rigobert.
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10 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes 34 seconds

Star Wars at the Movies
Ep 24: The Eastwood and Beyond
Three guests share Star Wars moviegoing stories from the Hoosier State of Indiana. Roberto-Juan Gonzalez and Keith Roysdon fondly remember pilgrimages from Muncie to the Eastwood Theatre in Indianapolis, one of the “Original 32” opening day venues where the first film ran for an impressive 55 weeks. Steinunn Danley then recounts a cross-country move to Ft. Wayne and a fateful night that led to our family’s generational love for that galaxy far, far away.
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1 year ago
1 hour 27 minutes 45 seconds

Star Wars at the Movies
Ep 23: Indy at the Movies
With the Man in the Hat returning to the big screen for the first time in 15 years for one “last” adventure, enjoy this one-time-only special presentation dedicated to Henry Jones, Jr. Mark Newbold closes a pub with Robert Watts, Jason Gibner stealthily skips school to see The Last Crusade on opening day, Ryan Beise ponders Indy’s immortality and Imagineer Tony Baxter looks back on bringing Disneyland’s Temple of the Forbidden Eye to life. It’s an INDIANA JONES EPIC MOVIEGOING MEMORY SPECTACULAR!
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2 years ago
1 hour 18 minutes 43 seconds

Star Wars at the Movies
Ep 22: Flashes of Alderaanian Oblivion with Amy Richau
Writer, researcher and all around Star Wars enthusiast Amy Richau shares memories of seeing the Original Trilogy during her youth in Billings, Montana and traces her career path in film preservation that led to a stint in the vault of the Lucasfilm Archives at Skywalker Ranch. Amy also reflects on the inspiration for and development of the 365 Star Wars Women project and finding a second family among the Star Wars fan community.
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3 years ago
37 minutes 10 seconds

Star Wars at the Movies
Ep 21: Cinemark-ing Across the Galaxy with Brandon Wainerdi
Talking Bay 94's Brandon Wainerdi recalls formative movie-going moments growing up in Plano, TX in the late 90s and early 2000s. Traversing the entire modern and postmodern Star Wars theatrical experience, Brandon shares how it's inspired his behind-the-scenes passions and creative fandom. Plus, an observance the Star Wars Trilogy: Special Edition's 25th Anniversary.
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3 years ago
1 hour 8 minutes 36 seconds

Star Wars at the Movies
Ep 20: Clonal Recall
The 20th installment of the podcast commemorates 20 years of Attack of the Clones with a battalion of fans and friends sharing their Episode II recollections and reflections. From online spoiler forums and Celebration II to red carpet encounters and the hunt for the elusive “digi-proj,” 2002 springs back to life like an incredibly old frog dueling an evil retired Jedi in this retrospective on a movie created at a pivotal crossroads of cinematic art and technology.
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3 years ago
2 hours 1 minute 6 seconds

Star Wars at the Movies
Ep 19: Stormtroopers in Paradise
To cap off Season 5, host Stephen Danley descends alone into the Erso homestead cave bunker to take a retrospective look at Rogue One on the 5th Anniversary of its theatrical release in 2016. The film’s advertising buildup and onscreen follow-through as a “war picture” sets the stage for Stephen’s personal Rogue One movie-going “Star Wars Story” in cinemas around Los Angeles and an epilogue of on location memories from the South Coast of Iceland.
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3 years ago
33 minutes 8 seconds

Star Wars at the Movies
Ep 18: En el centro with Carlos Perrone
Genre geek podcaster and fan Carlos Perrone shares memories of his introduction to Star Wars (or La Guerra de las Galaxias) in Uruguay’s capital of Montevideo before moving with his family to New York ahead of the release of The Empire Strikes Back. Carlos then recalls an opening day double viewing of Return of the Jedi in his Queens neighborhood of Jackson Heights and making a special trip to Los Angeles for Starlog’s 10th Anniversary convention.
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3 years ago
42 minutes 55 seconds

Star Wars at the Movies
Ep 17: Down at the Uptown with Erik Janniche
Washington DC local and lifelong fan Erik Janniche shares stories of seeing the Original Trilogy while growing up in the nearby Maryland suburbs of Greenbelt and New Carrollton. Erik then discusses collecting ephemera documenting the area’s theatrical Star Wars history and recounts the spark of seeing Star Wars: Special Edition at DC’s legendary Uptown Theater that led to him to organizing (and negotiating) the venue’s epic campout for The Phantom Menace.
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4 years ago
45 minutes 23 seconds

Star Wars at the Movies
Ep 16: The Rancho Cucamonga Trio
A trio of key contributors to the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library’s “Star Wars Day” lead off Season 5 of the podcast. Event co-founders Allen Callaci and Adam Tuckerman along with Master of Ceremonies Shawn “Obi-Shawn” Crosby recall seeing the classic films in several cherished Southern California theaters (and one unidentified cinema in Illinois), then share memories of the Library celebration’s humble beginnings and reflect on its growing community impact.
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4 years ago
1 hour 12 minutes 47 seconds

Star Wars at the Movies
Ep 15: The Power of the UA 150 with Hal Bryan
Aviation enthusiast and first generation fan Hal Bryan recalls seeing the Star Wars Trilogy in some of the Seattle area’s classic movie theaters, including the UA 150 where The Empire Strikes Back’s record-setting 61 week run took place. Bryan also sheds light on the origin and development of The Rocketeer Minute podcast. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at Empire’s Fall 1979 theatrical trailer in celebration of the ultimate sequel’s 40th anniversary.
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4 years ago
1 hour 10 seconds

Star Wars at the Movies
Ep 14: Making the Adventure Real with Tony Baxter
Disney Legend and Imagineer Tony Baxter shares memories of seeing Star Wars at Graumann’s Chinese Theatre and remaining wide awake for a 5am opening night screening of The Empire Strikes Back. Baxter then recounts the trajectory of his long and impactful career designing Disney theme park attractions, including the pathway of collaboration and ingenuity that made the Star Wars adventure real with the original landmark Star Tours simulator ride in 1987.
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5 years ago
1 hour 50 minutes 10 seconds

Star Wars at the Movies
Ep 13: The Rise of Oomori
Graphic artist Kaz Oomori reflects on seeing the Original Trilogy at the O.S. Gekijo cinema in his hometown of Osaka, Japan as well as his career in illustration and movie poster design for modern blockbusters. Kaz breaks down his inspiration, dynamic style, and process behind creating standout promotional artwork for the contemporary Star Wars sequels, concluding with an ambitious 6-piece ensemble for The Rise of Skywalker exclusive to Arclight Cinemas.
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5 years ago
36 minutes 30 seconds

Star Wars at the Movies
Ep 12: An Orange County Double Bill (Part II)
Film historian, journalist, and first generation fan Michael Coate shares personal recollections of seeing the Original Trilogy on the big screen while frequently on the move being raised in a military family. Coate also provides insight on a number of significant Orange County cinemas and discusses the research methodology behind his monumental effort to trace the theatrical history of Star Wars that culminated in his epic retrospective for The Digital Bits.
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5 years ago
1 hour 16 minutes 29 seconds

Star Wars at the Movies
Ep 11: An Orange County Double Bill (Part I)
In the first installment of an Orange County double bill, Lisa Cowan recounts cofounding and running Mark Hamill's official fan club in the early 80s, trekking to Buttercup Valley to witness the filming of the sail barge battle from Return of the Jedi, and writing for the Lucasfilm Fan Club magazine, among many other SoCal moviegoing memories. Next, fan and collector David Carr discusses growing up with Jedi fervor and the mad dash from Main Street USA to Tomorrowland when Star Tours debuted at Disneyland in 1987.
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6 years ago
1 hour 13 minutes 2 seconds

Star Wars at the Movies
Ep 10: Skywalking in Cincinnati
This Triple Feature focuses on the Trilogy’s impact on a trio of guests with ties to the Queen City of Cincinnati, Ohio. In Part I, Nilmini Klur reminisces about spending the summer with The Empire Strikes Back at the Skywalk Cinemas. Next, Dave Brott recalls trips to the Esquire Theatre, a family outing for Return of the Jedi, and enduring the dubbed Star Wars: Special Edition in Hungary. Part III features former Kenner designer Jim Swearingen sharing memories of his involvement in the legendary toy line and attending the first public preview of Star Wars in San Francisco, among many others.
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6 years ago
1 hour 31 minutes 48 seconds

Star Wars at the Movies
Ep 9: Memories of MENACE
In this 20th Anniversary Episode I retrospective, 15 fans share stories that capture the sense of anticipation, excitement, confusion, disappointment, jubilation, and hysteria that was Star Wars movie-going in the Summer of 1999. These tales of frantic trailer-downloading, compulsive toy-buying, painstaking line-waiting, and all around pandemonium collectively reflect on and celebrate The Phantom Menace as the epicenter of a one-of-a-kind cinematic and cultural experience.
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6 years ago
2 hours 19 minutes 30 seconds

Star Wars at the Movies
Ep 8: Dark Lord's Drive-In with Dwayne Smith
Sonoma County native and Feature Presentation guest Dwayne Smith recalls a trip to see Star Wars at the Parkway Drive-In in Petaluma, California and reflects on how his lifelong passion for the original films led to his volunteer work at Steve Sansweet's Rancho Obi-Wan and donning Darth Vader's helmet for the 501st. Plus, a look back at the bizarrely unsettling early radio ads for Star Wars and the familiar voice behind them.
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7 years ago
39 minutes 13 seconds

Star Wars at the Movies
The Prequel 20th Anniversary Saga is Complete as REVENGE OF THE SITH is revisited and recontextualized through memories past and present. Broc Walker and I remember Celebration III and our last big screen experience from 2005, Steve Sansweet tells the tale of the infamous San Diego Comic Con Episode III title reveal and Skye Paine relives attending the Los Angeles charity premiere. Plus, additional reflections on George Lucas' climactic magnum opus from David Quinn, Dave Brott, Danny Katzel and Mark Newbold. Yeh!