Rogue One: Part 1
Welcome to the magnificent, galaxy-sweeping, planet-shattering Rogue One (Part One).
From its first scenes, "Rogue One" carries weight. This week, we watched until 56:17, when Cassian’s crew lands on Eadu, and talk through the thematic ties between Andor and Rogue One, the film’s critical reception, and deep dives into our main characters: Cassian, Jyn, and the one and only Saw Gerrera. Plus, we talk about what’s a treat for a veteran fan versus what might get a new fan lost in translation.
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Timestamps:
00:03:30 Plot Overview
00:15:07 New Fan Impressions versus SW Veteran Impressions
00:19:21 Character Deep Dives: Saw, Jyn, and Cassian
00:37:50 Critical Reception and The Making Of
00:50:07 Thematic Ties Between Rogue One, Rebels, and Andor
00:59:08 Bae Watch
01:06:44 Closing Thoughts
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