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Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace

Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace

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 In this episode of the ‘Help Me Watch’ podcast, hosts Chris, Franco, and Jonathan dive into an extensive review of ‘Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.’ Along the way, they share personal anecdotes and discuss their experiences with the film, shedding light on its unique qualities and quirks. The hosts explore how the movie, initially celebrated but later criticized, has found newfound appreciation over time. They delve into the rich lore, analysis of characters like Darth Maul and Jar Jar Binks, and reflect on the impact of the film’s music. The episode culminates in a scoring session, recapping their thoughts as they prepare to continue exploring the Star Wars prequels in upcoming episodes. 00:00 Introduction and Hosts Banter 01:21 Chris’s New Harry Potter Collection 04:09 One Minute Reviews: TV Shows and Stranger Things 05:37 Stranger Things Documentary Controversy 21:12 Speculations and Rumors about Stranger Things 23:54 Game Review: Dispatch 26:47 New Releases: Movies and Anime 35:37 Main Review: Star Wars Episode I – The Phantom Menace 48:46 Battle Droids and Security Lapses 49:27 The Comic Relief of the Clone Wars 50:48 Darth Maul: A Wasted Character? 53:01 Kathleen Kennedy’s Retirement and Dave Filoni’s New Role 54:32 The Evolution of Dave Filoni 56:46 Dubbing Issues and George Lucas’s Directing Style 58:47 The Importance of Editing in Star Wars 01:07:12 R2-D2’s Plot Armor and Memory Banks 01:10:33 Qui-Gon Jinn’s Unconventional Methods 01:14:12 The Jar Jar Binks Conspiracy 01:20:06 Pod Racing and George Lucas’s Passion for Racing 01:25:01 Scoring and Final Thoughts One Minute Review: Fallout Season 2 | One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things Season 5 Movie News: ConformityGate take 2 (it’s real this time or is it) Unrelated Game Recommendation: Dispatch New Releases: January 20th Altered (2025)Well Go USAAltered 4K (2025)Well Go USADoctor Who: Tom Baker: Complete Season 2 (1975-1976)BBCLucifer: The Complete Series (2016-2022)Warner Bros.One Battle After Another (2025)Warner Bros.One Battle After Another 4K (2025)Warner Bros.Roofman 4K (2025)Paramount PicturesScreamboat 4K (2025)CineverseSnakes on a Plane (Limited Edition) (2006)ArrowSnakes on a Plane 4K (Limited Edition) (2006)ArrowSpringsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (2025)Disney / Buena VistaSpringsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere 4K (2025)Disney / Buena VistaThe Dead (1987)CriterionThe Dead 4K (1987)CriterionThe Woody Woodpecker and Friends Golden Age Collection (1941-1972)Universal StudiosVampire Zombies from Space! (2024)CleopatraWicked / Wicked: For Good (2-Film Collection) (2024-2025)Universal StudiosWicked: 2-Film Collection 4K (Wicked / Wicked: For Good) (2024-2025)Universal StudiosWicked: For Good (2025)Universal StudiosWicked: For Good 4K (2025)Universal StudiosChained Soldier: Season 1 (Collector’s Edition | 魔都精兵のスレイブ / Mato Seihei no Slave) (2024)Sentai FilmworksGirls und Panzer: das Finale – Part 4 (ガールズ＆パンツァー 最終章』第4話) (2023)Sentai Filmworks January 27th Troll 2 4K (Standard Edition) (1990)Vinegar SyndromeWorld War Z 4K (2013)Shout FactoryArcane: League of Legends Season One 4K (2021)Shout FactoryCastlevania: Nocturne – Season Two (2025)Viz MediaNaruto Shippuden: Set 9 (2011)Viz MediaOne Piece: Season 14 Voyage 8 (Episodes 977-988) (2021)Crunchyroll, LLCOshi no Ko: Season 1 (Limited Edition | 【推しの子】) (2023)Sentai FilmworksProject A-ko 4K (Perfect Collection / プロジェクトA子 A-ko in 4K, 2,3 & 4 in HD only) (1986-1989)Discotek MediaRWBY: Volume 7 (2019-2020)Viz MediaShin Aim for the Ace! (New Aim for the Ace) (1978-1979)Discotek MediaSpace Adventure Cobra: The Movie (Special Yello Dubbed Version / スペースアドベンチャーコブラ / Supēsu Adobenchā Kobura) (1982)Discotek Media
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