Brad and Bob dive deep into the cultural phenomenon that is 1977's Star Wars, exploring its impact on cinema, character dynamics, and the direction of George Lucas. They also discuss the film's pacing, performances, and the influence of Akira Kurosawa. The conversation includes a whiskey review of Old Granddad and comparisons to Raiders of the Lost Ark, culminating in their final thoughts and ratings for both the film and the whiskey.
(0:00) Intro (06:49) Brad Explains (11:43) Performances, Themes (36:18) Old Grand Dad bourbon review (46:14) Two Facts and a Falsehood (51:23) Final Analysis (1:06:29) Let's Make it a Double and Final Scores
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