A long time ago, in a movie theater downtown, we all hated "The Phantom Menace." Now we rethink everything we ever knew about this controversial film and break down what the movie got right!
Today's round is based on the fine work of CNN's Brian Lowry in his article As ‘The Phantom Menace’ turns 25, six (non-Jar Jar) things the ‘Star Wars’ prequel got right.
Round 284!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Please support us on the Beer Thursday Patreon page!
At the $10 level, the next 18 Great Human Beings will get access to the Beer Thursday Facebook group.
Never miss a round and be a part of our journey to the top by subscribing and leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcasting app. Your support means the world to us!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Here's what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round:
The Phantom Menace: The Star Wars Movie That Wasn't So Bad After All
In this round, we dive into a debate about "The Phantom Menace" and its place in the Star Wars universe.
Is the movie really as bad as some claim? We discuss six things that "The Phantom Menace" got right. From the Emperor's long game to the digital effects, the casting of Ewan McGregor and Liam Neeson, and, of course, the epic lightsaber duels, we cover it all.
Your Force-Ghost hosts provide their thoughts on these key aspects, with humor and some controversial takes along the way. Plus, a toast to Star Wars and a surprising defense of Jar Jar Binks!
Whether you're a Star Wars purist or a casual fan, join us for an engaging and entertaining discussion. May the Force be with you!
Popular Podcasts
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
The Joe Rogan Experience
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.