In this episode, the hosts celebrate the 20th anniversary of 'Revenge of the Sith' by discussing their personal connections to the Star Wars franchise, ranking the films, and debating whether the movie still holds up. They share hot takes on performances, particularly Samuel L. Jackson's, and explore what aspects of the film have aged well or poorly. The conversation also touches on iconic props, costumes, and potential recasting of characters, all while maintaining a humorous and engaging tone. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into various aspects of the Star Wars universe, particularly focusing on 'Revenge of the Sith.' They discuss representation in casting, recommend movie pairings, critique the film's CGI and writing, and explore emotional moments that resonate with fans. The conversation also touches on the importance of diversity in casting choices, underrated characters, and the impact of directorial vision on storytelling. The hosts share their thoughts on the best-dressed characters and highlight performances deserving of an Oscar, particularly praising John Williams' musical contributions.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Revenge of the Sith
09:13 Will Smith at the Oscar's "Does This Still Slap?"
10:14 The Gladiator II "Unnecessary Sequel"
10:38 The Whip Whitaker "No Fly Zone"
13:03 The M. Night Shyamalan "Twist Ending"
16:08 No Country for Cold Takes "Hot Takes"
21:48 Iconic Props and Costumes
22:03 The Winona Ryder "I'm Stealing This"
25:37 Castaway "Recasting Couch"
28:45 The Arnold Schwarzenegger & Danny Devito in Twins "Double Feature"
30:30 Julia Roberts "You Made A Mistake, Hug" Award
34:27 The John Leguizamo "This Movie Needed a Latin" Award
38:39 The Samwise Gemgee "Most Underrated Character" Award
42:35 Daughter in Hereditary "Oh Shit" Award
44:44 The Rocky Balboa "Gut Punch" Award
45:56 The Coleman Domingo "Best Dressed" Award
47:34 "New Director, who dis?" Award
51:06 "The Oscar Goes To..." Award
