Episode 486 - Rogue One (2016)

·1 hr 3 min·5 clips

Brandon claims 'Rogue One' is better than 'Empire Strikes Back,' sparking a deep dive into why this Star Wars story works.

The episode opens with the hosts joking about celebrities assumed dead, followed by casual banter about the 2020 election, political ads, and global warming. Patrick mentions his upcoming vacation to San Francisco, while Brandon talks about a comedy show and weekend activities like watching sports and thrift shopping. They review 'Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,' praising its humor and Daniel Radcliffe's performance. The core segment is a detailed discussion of 'Rogue One,' where Brandon ranks it above 'Empire Strikes Back' for its grounded universe, characters like Jyn Erso and K-2SO, and the Battle of Scarif. They compare it to 'Andor,' noting shared themes of rebellion nuance. The hosts also touch on other pop culture topics, including 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,' James Gunn's DCU role, and NFL coaching changes. The episode concludes with show promotions and social media plugs.

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A loose, affectionate film chat finds its best moments in absurd jokes, casting choices, and one very strange ending.

The Nostalgic Front Podcast frames the film as a gleefully absurd comedy that still cares about how far a joke can go before it starts winking at itself.

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You want a movie chat that can glide from Daniel Radcliffe doing exactly what he wants to Madonna and a ridiculous Pablo Escobar finale.

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