I am back with both sides of the argument on if Leia's Bikini in Return of the Jedi was empowering or exploitative. And unsurpisingly, Carrie Fisher comes down on both sides. How does that work? Find out in the episode!

https://allmylinks.com/whoshotfirstswpod

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/nov/05/slave-leia-controversy-star-wars-objectification

https://fangirlblog.com/2011/07/slave-leia-empower-women/

https://movieweb.com/star-wars-bloodlines-princess-leia-slave-huttslayer/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/carrie-fisher-slave-leia-costume-959475/

I am back! Happy Star Wars Podcast Day 2026! I am so excited to be back with you all again. I am finishing the story of Finn's representation in the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy. To remind you who I am, I am a Star Wars controversy podcast. I look at the biggest controversies in Star Wars and attempt to portray both sides and let you, the audience, choose which one you prefer. I will be here once a month trying to consolidate all the Star Wars controversies into one place.

Be sure to check out my sources below and find me on the internet.

https://allmylinks.com/whoshotfirstswpod

Sources:

Bad Representation

https://www.indiewire.com/2019/12/john-boyega-star-wars-flaws-disagreed-last-jedi-choices-1202195985/

https://fanfare.pub/the-last-jedi-and-the-death-of-a-story-8344a3d83e43

Good Representation

https://screenrant.com/star-wars-last-jedi-finn-best-movie-story/

https://www.theroot.com/in-star-wars-the-last-jedi-john-boyega-people-of-col-1821323399

Happy Orthodox Life day! Here is a bonus episode to prep you for the return of the Podcast on February 7th Star Wars Podcast Day! Check out some of my previous topics and why I am choosing to do this who shebang.