Episode 706 - Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

About this episode

The hosts discuss the 2019 film Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, exploring its themes and elements.

Mark, Nathan and Elyce discuss the 2019 film Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker . Directed by J.J. Abrams and starring Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and a secret army, the movie focuses on what happens when a powerful emperor somehow returns and shoots force lightning at people. In this episode, they also talk about rushed sequels, treasure hunt movies, and convenient maps. Enjoy!

People in this episode

Hosts: Mark, Nathan, Elyce

Topics covered

• Star Wars
• film discussion
• sequels
• treasure hunt movies
• convenient maps

Keywords

• Star Wars
• Rise of Skywalker
• J.J. Abrams
• film review
• sequels

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Books & works: Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker

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