It's the 259th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- talk about their favorite non-franchise films. They acknowledge upfront Star Wars' culpability in the current state of Hollywood -- in which everything seems to be a sequel or remake -- before turning their attention to their favorite movies that don't fall into that trap. Whether they're classics from an earlier age that avoided our current sequel-laden landscape, or they're modern greats that somehow navigated avoiding those trappings, here are some of the best movies that don't try to get you to buy the next big thing. They stand on their own merits.

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Read more of Fredo's musings here.

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Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music!

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On this, the 258th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- play Star Wars Kiss, Marry, Kill. Which Star Wars songs make the cut for kissy kissy time? Which lightsaber would they each marry? And which Disney+ shows get stabbed through the chest? Let's get silly, people.

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Read more of Fredo's musings here.

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Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music!

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Related: 'A New Hope' filming anniversary

Welcome to the 257th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! On this week's show, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- revisit the second season of "Andor." Nearly a year later, how well does it hold up? What makes it so good? Why are critiques of specific mini-arcs somewhat misguided? And is Syril actually ... sympathetic? Let's dive in!

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Read more of Fredo's musings here.

Read more of Dave's musings here.

Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music!

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On the 256th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- get into the spirit of awards season and name their own "Oscar" winners for Star Wars. Who gave the best acting performances? Who were the best supporting players? And what are their picks for "Best Picture"? Give a listen to find out, then share yours!

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Read more of Fredo's musings here.

Read more of Dave's musings here.

Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music!

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Related: Andor, Skeleton Crew and George Lucas Win at 53rd Annual Saturn Awards

For the 255th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- circle back to "Ahsoka" to address the merits of the weekly release schedule vs. consuming it all at once. Plus, Season 2 is coming this calendar year. What do we already know? And what can we reasonably predict? Let's go!

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Read more of Fredo's musings here.

Read more of Dave's musings here.

Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music!

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We're back to discuss "The Mandalorian and Grogu" on the 254th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast. This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- break down what they thought of the new trailer (as well as the Super Bowl ad) for the upcoming Star Wars film. They also talk a little Mardi Gras, Steven Soderbergh's recent comments about the Ben Solo project, and Tony Gilroy and his views on fascism.

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Read more of Fredo's musings here.

Read more of Dave's musings here.

Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music!

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Related: Soderbergh spills the beans on 'Hunt for Ben Solo'

We've gushed about John Williams a fair bit here. For the 253rd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- talk about some of the OTHER movie scores they enjoy. The gentlemen cover the gamut, and of course they do. There's a ton of great music out there. Let's share our favorites!

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Read more of Fredo's musings here.

Read more of Dave's musings here.

Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music!

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Related: Taika Waititi on his Star Wars project

It's the 252nd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- get excited about the "Maul" trailer, talk some Rian Johnson drama, Dave yells at the joyless to get off his lawn, and the group finishes up with some "Stranger Things" reflections.

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If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!

Read more of Fredo's musings here.

Read more of Dave's musings here.

Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music!

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