Star Wars (1977)

About this episode

The hosts discuss the impact of the 1977 film Star Wars and its influence on the sci-fi genre.

We're back!!!! An no better way to kick off our return than with one of the most influential sci-fi films of all time. Grab some power converters and strap into your X-Wing as it's time to head to a galaxy far far away! Join us as we discuss George Lucas breaking into Disney, the ground-breaking special effects of the time and how sci-fi was forever changed.

People in this episode

Hosts: Harry Peaden, Alfie Mearman

Topics covered

• sci-fi films
• Star Wars
• special effects
• George Lucas
• Disney
• influential films

Keywords

• Star Wars
• 1977
• George Lucas
• Disney
• sci-fi
• special effects
• influential films

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Disney

Books & works: Star Wars

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