The CineFiles - The Star Wars Saga: Episode One

The CineFiles - Episode One: The crew of the CineFiles a take a trip to Gotham City ... Gotham City Lounge, a comic book themed bar in Brooklyn, to discuss the Star Wars saga. We all love the original trilogy and talk about how it changed our lives. Look for our thoughts on the "The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith on our next episode.

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Film & Animation

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• CineFiles
• Movie
• Debate
• Film Review Star Wars
• Return of the Jedi
• Empire Strikes Back

[SatenzaofRT]

I'm baffled by the intense look on Edwin's face at 7:21 when he drinks the pepsi. That must be an intense brew.

[cinefiles]

@SatenzaofRT Don't tell anyone, but it was vodka.

[83phatman]

Return of the Jedi was actually, I believe, Richard Masquad's last movie. He died later on in the 80s from a heart attack, I believe it was.

[cinefiles]

He made a three more films. One of which was the box office smash, Jagged Edge.

[EPerry3rd]

Welcome back guys! I've missed you! I too am a huge movie fan and I love your show because it is discusssion about all film from the classics to b-movies, but you treat each one with resect and admiration. In fact, there are films that I had never heard of that I instantly added to my netflix and have enjoyed. (The Long Good Friday is one of the greatest gangster movies that I had ever seen, and would have missed if it weren't for you) Keep up the great work and hope to see you soon!

-Ed

[cinefiles]

Please check out one of my favorite caper films, The Silent Partner. I think you'll enjoy it a great deal.

[waters117]

Wow! i'm surprised at how little you guys like ROTJ. I think the space battles is one the coolest in the series! I love the desperation of the rebels when they figure out the death star is operational. Lando's qoute is amazing when he says they need to fight the star destroyers at point blank range," we'll last longer than we will against that death star and we might just take a few of them with us!" Love it! Also, how could you not talk about Luke and Vadars battle? i thought it was well done.

[BeaumontsBrainsOut]

Ok, I think it's safe to say that anyone who knows Star Wars or has the slightest idea of what a good movie is, would prefer to watch any of the original trilogy before any of the prequels! I love the Cinefiles and love how knowledgable you guys are but, ROTJ is grossly misrepresented here! Both Vader and the Emperor's arrival to the Deathstar! Luke's heroics at the Pit of Carkoon! The speeder bikes! Lando leading the assualt on the Deathstar! Luke and Vaders final duel! Epic no?

[icingdeath1]

Is this the episode where you're trying to think of the author ALAN DEAN FOSTER?

[Jethrofinger]

I'm sure you know by now the band in the Christmas Special was Jefferson Starship, who used to be Jefferson Airplane in the 1960's. I think they filmed that not too long after Grace Slick left.

[83phatman]

It's a foul point when they fail to mention how good the final saber fight between Vader and Luke was in RETURN. Best moments of the movie, and my main beef against R of the J is it was too mixed between very kiddish and more serious like Empire was.

[ethansloan]

Return of the Jedi. I heard a rumor that David Prowse (the man in the Vader suit) was originally filmed as the old Vader when the mask is removed. In an interview before the film came out, he bragged that people would finally see his face. Lucas was so pissed that he spoiled the surprise that he reshot the scenes with another actor playing mask-less Vader. Don't know if it's true, but if it is, HAHAHAHA

[Vebinz]

Attacking "Return" is so cliche and annoying. It really comes down to people who enjoyed Star Wars as kids, then grew up and hypocritically attack Lucas for making a kids-friendly movie!

It's my favorite of the 6 movies: it combines the best of the previous two films, the fun action of the 1st, with the complex character study of the 2nd. The final confrontation between Luke and Vader is unforgettable.