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Quill and Hammer: Reforging FictionWhat We’d Change in the Star Wars Original TrilogyAfter covering how we’d reforge the Star Wars prequels and exploring what we’d do if we were in charge of the entire franchise, we’re taking on the untouchable: the Original Trilogy.
In this episode of Quill and Hammer: Reforging Fiction, Trevor and Zach dive into what they’d change in A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. From giving Obi-Wan and Darth Vader a lightsaber duel worthy of the prequels, to fixing the “Han shot first” debate, rethinking the pacing, and questioning the need for a second Death Star, they explore...2025-07-3152 minQuill and Hammer: Reforging FictionThe Star Wars Reboot We Deserve: Origin of the Jedi Sith TrilogyWhat if Star Wars stopped rehashing the Skywalker saga—and rewrote its history from the ground up?
In this episode of Quill and Hammer: Reforging Fiction, Trevor and Zach build an entirely new Star Wars trilogy centered around the origin of the Jedi and Sith. Set 50,000 years before the Skywalker era, this bold reimagining follows two Force-sensitive brothers—raised as slaves, crowned as kings, and ultimately divided by power, purpose, and pain.
We explore the bleeding of the first Kyber crystal, how lightsabers were forged, and the emotional rift that sparked a millennia-long war between ligh...2025-07-171h 14Quill and Hammer: Reforging FictionFixing Star Wars Without Retcons: The Rule of Two Series That Saves EverythingIn this episode of Quill and Hammer: Reforging Fiction, Zach and Trevor unveil an epic multi-season Star Wars series rooted in the Rule of Two and Darth Bane’s Sith philosophy. From The Acolyte and The Phantom Menace to The Rise of Skywalker, we explain how to tie together every film, show, and controversy into one coherent, powerful saga.
We cover:
Darth Bane’s rise and the origin of the Rule of Two
Darth Plagueis, Palpatine, and Sith immortality
How to fix The Acolyte, The Last Jedi, and Rise of Skywalker
...2025-07-1058 minQuill and Hammer: Reforging FictionFixing The Force Awakens: What the Sequel Trilogy Could’ve Done BetterIn this episode of Quill and Hammer: Reforging Fiction, we take aim at Star Wars: The Force Awakens—the sequel trilogy kickoff that brought excitement… but left a lot of missed opportunities behind.
We talk about how the film rushed key moments, glossed over galactic stakes, and failed to fully showcase Poe Dameron’s legendary pilot skills. What if Mace Windu’s distrust of Anakin had been mirrored in Luke’s approach to training Jedi? What if we’d seen the political fallout instead of just being told about it?
We reimagine the story with more charact...2025-06-191h 04Quill and Hammer: Reforging FictionReforging Thor: Love and Thunder — Did the Movie Miss the Mark?Welcome back to Quill and Hammer: Reforging Fiction! In this episode, Trevor and Zach dive deep into Thor: Love and Thunder — discussing what worked, what didn’t, and how they would reforge it to make it worthy of the MCU legacy. From Thor’s character arc to the tone, pacing, and that infamous City of the Gods sequence, no detail is too small to escape their critique.
Did the movie get it right, or does it deserve a trip to the forge? Tune in as we debate, dissect, and reimagine Thor: Love and Thunder in all its cosmic...2025-06-1259 minQuill and Hammer: Reforging FictionUncharted Movie Debate: Fix or Masterpiece?Is the Uncharted movie starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg a solid adventure or a missed opportunity? 🎬 This week on Quill and Hammer: Reforging Fiction, Trevor and Zach dive deep into the film’s adaptation from the beloved video game series. From the relationship between Nathan Drake and Sully to the controversial use of Sam as a plot device, we debate what worked, what didn’t, and how we’d fix it. 💥
Whether you’re a die-hard Uncharted fan or just love a good movie debate, join us as we dissect the movie’s highs, lows, and everything in be...2025-06-0551 minQuill and Hammer: Reforging FictionFixing the Final Battle: What Deathly Hallows Part 2 Got Wrong (and How We’d Reforge It)In this episode, we’re taking on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2—the explosive finale to the series that still left some fans feeling unsatisfied.
From Harry not fixing his wand, to Voldemort turning into dust (instead of dying a very human death), to the missed emotional weight of key character moments—there’s a lot we’re reforging in this final chapter.
We’re reimagining this film as an extended edition, adding the scenes that would have brought closure, consequences, and character depth to one of the most important battles in wizarding history....2025-05-281h 04Quill and Hammer: Reforging FictionHow Deathly Hallows Part 1 Almost Got It Right | Harry Potter Analysis, Movie Review, Book vs FilmWe’re diving into Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 to break down what the film got right—and where it missed the emotional and narrative depth of the book.
From the awkward Ron/Hermione tension to the overlooked Weasley wedding setup, to how they handled (or ignored) Kreacher's loyalty arc and Wormtail’s book-accurate death... we’re reforging it all.
🪄 Drop your favorite Deathly Hallows moment in the comments.
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2025-05-221h 02Quill and Hammer: Reforging FictionHow Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Missed the Mark | What We Would Fix 🔨⚡We’re diving deep into Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to break down what the movie nailed… and what it completely missed. From Dumbledore’s out-of-character moments to the absence of critical Voldemort memories, we reveal what we'd change to make the film truly serve the story. Plus, did they ruin Ron's character? Should the Battle of the Astronomy Tower have been included? Is this movie underrated or forgettable? Drop your thoughts in the comments! #HarryPotter #HalfBloodPrince #QuillAndHammerPodcast #ReforgingFiction #MovieFixes #HarryPotterMovies #Dumbledore #HorcruxHunt #WizardingWorld
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2025-05-151h 02Quill and Hammer: Reforging FictionGoblet of Fire FIXED What the Movie Got Totally WrongWhat did Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire get so wrong—and how would we fix it? In this episode of Quill and Hammer: Reforging Fiction, Trevor and Zach dive deep into the most frustrating changes and missed moments from the fourth Harry Potter film. From cutting the Quidditch World Cup and ruining Barty Crouch Jr.’s arc, to sidelining Harry’s magical competence and wasting the third task—we break it all down and rebuild it better. Should the Yule Ball have been cut entirely? Why does nobody show off real magic in the maze? And what happened...2025-05-011h 01Quill and Hammer: Reforging FictionPrisoner of Azkaban Breakdown: What the Movie Got Right (And Totally Missed)Was Prisoner of Azkaban the best Harry Potter film—or one of the most frustrating adaptations?
In this episode of Quill and Hammer: Reforging Fiction, Trevor and Zach break down everything Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban got right—from the chilling Dementors to the brilliant Marauder’s Map design—and everything it totally missed, including vital character growth, the Sirius Black backstory, and the emotional arc of the Golden Trio.
We dive deep into what the film nailed, what it overlooked, and how we would have “fixed” it—if we had the time turner ourselv...2025-04-241h 04Quill and Hammer: Reforging FictionChamber of Secrets Breakdown Missed Moments, Movie Fixes & Book MagicIn this episode of Quill and Hammer: Reforging Fiction, we dive deep into Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets—breaking down what the movie nailed, what it missed, and what we would have done differently. From Ron Weasley's unfair treatment to Ginny’s underdeveloped arc, and even why Colin didn’t die from looking through a camera, we unpack the creative choices that worked—and the ones that didn’t.
We’re not here to bash—we love this film. But let’s be real: even the most magical movies leave room for improvement.
💬 What would YOU chan...2025-04-171h 09Quill and Hammer: Reforging FictionWe Love It, But… Here's What Sorcerer's Stone Should Have Done DifferentlyIn this episode of Quill and Hammer: Reforging Fiction, Trevor and Zach dive deep into Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone—the movie, not the book! We’re lifelong fans of the Wizarding World, but even with all the magic, music, and near-perfect casting… there are a few things we would’ve done differently.
From missing scenes (like the Midnight Duel and Norbert’s secret departure) to subtle tone shifts and character development moments that didn’t make it in, we’re exploring what worked, what didn’t, and how the movie could’ve better captured the spirit of J.K. Row...2025-04-1046 minQuill and Hammer: Reforging FictionWhat Pirates 3 Should Have Been Real Stakes, Better Jack, and an Epic Final BattleWhat At World’s End Should Have Been: Rewriting the Pirates Finale That Missed the Mark
In this episode of Quill and Hammer: Reforging Fiction, Trevor and Zach dive deep into the final film of the original Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy—At World’s End—and break down exactly where it went wrong and how it could’ve been the epic conclusion we were all promised.
From Jack Sparrow’s bizarre character shift to the confusing Pirate Lords subplot and underwhelming battle finale, we rework the entire plot into a more cohesive, character-driven, and emotionally...2025-04-0351 minQuill and Hammer: Reforging FictionHow Pirates of the Caribbean 2 Lost Its Magic - and How We'd Bring it Back!In this episode of Quill and Hammer: Reforging Fiction, Trevor and Zach dive deep into Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest and explore how this highly anticipated sequel fell short of the magic that made Curse of the Black Pearl a classic. From the character shift in Jack Sparrow—from rogue hero to self-serving caricature—to the unnecessary breakup of Will and Elizabeth, the hosts break down exactly where the film went off course.
They propose smart, story-driven rewrites to improve character arcs, remove filler like the cannibal island subplot, and reimagine Davy Jones and the Kr...2025-03-2854 minQuill and Hammer: Reforging FictionThe Ultimate Revenge of the Sith Rewrite: More Action, More Emotion!The Ultimate Revenge of the Sith Rewrite: More Action, More Emotion!
Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith is already a fan-favorite, but what if we could make it even better? In this episode of Quill and Hammer: Reforging Fiction, we dive deep into how to enhance the action, deepen the emotional stakes, and refine the storytelling to take this film from a 10/10 to a 15/10!
🔹 What We’d Change & Why:
✅ Make General Grievous a true menace – Show his combat skills, Jedi kills, and backstory
✅ Expand Palpatine’s manipulation – More behind-the-scenes scheming to showcase his ruthlessness
✅ Fix Anakin’s fall to...2025-03-2158 minQuill and Hammer: Reforging FictionThe Attack of the Clones Extended Cut We Deserved: Reforging Fiction🔥 Star Wars: Attack of the Clones could have been a masterpiece… but let’s be real—it had some serious issues. From the cringeworthy romance to the rushed political intrigue, this movie had potential but fell short. So, in this episode of Quill and Hammer: Reforging Fiction, we take a deep dive into what worked, what failed, and how we’d fix Episode II to make it a true Star Wars classic! 💥 What We Cover in This Episode: ✅ How to make Anakin & Padmé’s romance actually believable ✅ The real way to show Palpatine’s manipulation behind the scenes ✅ Why Count Dooku needed more s...2025-03-1249 minQuill and Hammer: Reforging FictionRewriting The Phantom Menace: How to Forge a Better Star Wars PrequelIn our debut episode of Quill and Hammer: Reforging Fiction, we take on the daunting task of fixing Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. From giving Darth Maul the menace he deserves to adding real tension and stakes to the Naboo conflict, we break down what worked, what didn’t, and how we’d reshape the film into a true masterpiece. Would more Palpatine manipulation improve the plot? Should Jar Jar have been a better character? And what if Count Dooku had been introduced earlier? Join us as we deep-dive into the Star Wars universe and forge a better...2025-03-0245 min