Another Pass at Solo: A Star Wars Story

Case and Sam are joined by Randy Allain from the Media / Lit podcast to ask "Who are your people?" Tune in for this dissection of Solo: A Star Wars Story!

 

Overview

 

In the latest episode of the podcast, hosts Case and Sam welcome guest Randy from Media Lit to delve into "Solo: A Star Wars Story," rating the film as 'fine' but flawed and assigning it a C grade. The discussion highlights Alden Ehrenreich's portrayal of Han Solo, praises Donald Glover's performance as Lando Calrissian, and critiques the characters' limited screen time, particularly for Lando and L3. The conversation shifts to character dynamics, the film's pacing, and the handling of complex themes such as slavery, with commentary on visual effects and significant plot elements like the Kessel Run. The hosts explore the film's production history, specifically the impacts of the directorial switch from Lord & Miller to Ron Howard, and suggest improvements for pacing and character development. They propose alternative narrative structures for the heist elements and discuss how to enhance character relationships and thematic portrayals. The episode wraps up with final thoughts on the film's relevance in the Star Wars universe and additional promotional content, including Randy's other projects and plans for future episodes.

Notes

Introduction and Overview (00:00 - 09:20)

• Podcast hosts Case and Sam introduce the topic: Solo: A Star Wars Story
• Guest Randy from Media Lit podcast joins the discussion
• The movie is described as 'fine' but flawed, given a C grade
• Criticism of the scene explaining Han Solo's name origin

Cast and Characters (09:20 - 18:56)

• Discussion of Alden Ehrenreich's performance as Han Solo
• Praise for Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian
• Criticism of limited screen time for Lando and L3
• Analysis of Emilia Clarke's character Kira and her role in the plot

Character Dynamics and Plot Elements (18:56 - 27:32)

• Examination of Han and Chewbacca's meeting and relationship
• Discussion of Woody Harrelson's character Beckett and his crew
• Criticism of the movie's pacing and overabundance of plot elements

Visual Effects and World-building (27:32 - 37:11)

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