Return of the Jedi (1983) ft. Adam Freed and Adam Vanderwerff
Dana and Tom with returning guests, Adam Freed (Managing Editor and Senior Film Critic at MovieArcher.com) and Adam Vanderwerff discuss the last of the original trilogy of Star Wars films with Return of the Jedi (1983): directed by Richard Marquand, written by Lawrence Kasdan and George Lucas, cinematography by Alan Hume, music by John Williams, starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Alec Guinness, and James Earl Jones.
Plot Summary: Return of the Jedi is the epic conclusion to the original Star Wars trilogy. It follows Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), and Han Solo (Harrison Ford) as they battle to overthrow the oppressive Galactic Empire.
After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebel Alliance prepares for a final assault on the Empire’s ultimate weapon, the second Death Star. Meanwhile, Luke confronts Darth Vader, hoping to redeem his father from the dark side and put an end to Emperor Palpatine’s tyranny. With thrilling battles, emotional reunions, and the power of hope, the Rebels fight to restore freedom to the galaxy.
Guests:
Adam Freed
- Managing Editor and Senior Film Critic at (MovieArcher.com)
- @moviearcher on Twitter and Instagram
- Previously on Batman (1989), Pulp Fiction (1994) Revisit
Adam Vanderwerff (Duncan Disability Law)
- Previous Episodes: Office Space (1999), Ghostbusters (1984), M*A*S*H (1970)
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back to Adam and Adam
02:04 Vanderwerff's Favorite Movie
05:26 Cast of Return of the Jedi
06:20 Relationship(s) with Return of the Jedi
14:52 Star Wars as a Whole
19:47 What is Return of the Jedi About?
27:46 Background for Return of the Jedi
29:04 John Williams Appreciation
34:31 Plot Summary for Return of the Jedi
35:27 Did You Know?
45:47 First Break
46:32 What's Up with Freed and Vanderwerff
53:19 GMOAT Hall of Fame
01:08:52 Best Performance(s)
01:19:24 Best Scene(s)
01:29:57 Second Break
01:30:38 In Memoriam
01:36:05 Best/Funniest Lines
01:40:20 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy
01:47:09 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance
01:53:35 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty
02:00:53 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness
02:08:27 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability
02:17:58 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total
02:20:01 Remaining Questions for Return of the Jedi
02:24:59 Thank You to Our Guests
02:27:28 Remaining Thoughts
02:29:18 Just for Andrew Corns
02:37:18 Credits
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Keywords:
Star Wars, Return of the Jedi, film analysis, movie podcast, cinematic themes, redemption, John Williams, sound design, cultural impact, behind the scenes, film, Hall of Fame, nominees, actors, directors, legacy, impact, cinema, awards, box office, critical reception, public demand, impact, significance, novelty, classicness, rewatchability, audience engagement, George Lucas, Lawrence Kasdan, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, James Earl Jones, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Lando Calrissian, Admiral Ackbar
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