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Force Material Episode LXVII: The Mandalorian With No Name
This week, we explore how Akira Kurosawa's Yojimbo and Sergio Leone's A Fistful of Dollars could influence The Mandalorian!
Force Material Episode LXIV: A Long Time Ago In Hollywood
Take a wild ride with us back to 1969, as a young George Lucas comes of age as a filmmaker, starts a rebellion with Francis Ford Coppola, and crosses paths with the Hells Angels!
Force Material Episode LXII: John Carter of Mars
Our look at the history of space opera continues with John Carter's journey from the page to the big screen.
Force Material Episode LXI: Flash Gordon Part Two
He'll save every one of us! Our deep dive into the history of Flash Gordon continues with the cult classic 1980 movie (and Queen soundtrack), animated adventures, and the future of the franchise!
Force Material Episode LX: Flash Gordon Part One
This week, we begin exploring the most important Star Wars influence of them all — Flash Gordon!
Force Material Episode LIX: Buck Rogers
This week, we explore how Buck Rogers influenced Star Wars — and how Star Wars influenced Buck Rogers!
Force Material Episode LV-426: Alien w/ Brandon Wainerdi
In a galaxy far, far away, no one can hear you scream. This week, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Ridley Scott's masterpiece by explaining how Star Wars influenced Alien!
Force Material Episode LVI: The Rise of Skywalker Teaser Trailer Breakdown
The Rise of Skywalker is upon us, and the speculation is on! This episode, we break the trailer down shot-by-shot and dive deep into what it might all mean for the future of our favourite franchise.
Force Material Episode LV: The Phantom Menace Commentary
This week, we're partying like it's 1999 with our feature-length commentary track for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace!
Force Material Episode LIV: Triumph of the Will
This week, we examine how the Nazis and their most infamous piece of propaganda have influenced Star Wars.
Force Material Episode LIII: 2001: A Space Odyssey
This week, we explore how 2001: A Space Odyssey influenced Star Wars — and what separates these two classic films from each other.
Force Material Episode XLIX: Superman: The Movie
In honour of Superman: The Movie's 40th anniversary, we explore the connections between Star Wars and Superman!
Force Material Episode XLVIII: The Adventures of Robin Hood
We're in like Flynn on this week's episode of the Force Material podcast, as we explore how The Adventures of Robin Hood has influenced Star Wars!
Force Material Episode XLVII: The Hidden Fortress
This week, we're going back to the Sengoku period to explore how The Hidden Fortress influenced Star Wars!
Force Material Episode XLVI: The Promised Lando
Billy Dee Williams is set to make his return to the Star Wars saga in Episode IX — so this week, we're looking back at the creation of Lando Calrissian, and George Lucas' original plans for the old scoundrel.
Force Material Episode XLIV: Casablanca
Of all the podcasts on all the topics in all the world... you've walked into ours. This week, we explore how Casablanca has influenced Star Wars!
Force Material Episode XLIII: Willow
30 years on from its release, we look back at Willow — the first film Ron Howard directed for Lucasfilm!
Force Material Episode XLI: Episode IX Begins!
Sound the Death Star alarm! We're back with another emergency episode to process the Episode IX casting announcement!
Force Material Episode XXXVIII: The Secret Origin of the Force
We reveal the secrets of the Force in this week's episode of the Force Material podcast!