Join Ro and guest Joe @NinTemple on a #FiveQuestion journey through #StarWars. We ask some thought provoking questions and answer them off the cuff as honestly as we can, unrehearsed and uncut. Get to know Ro and some of the show's followers through a series of 5-Questions designed to discuss, ponder and surprise!

Plus, hear Nick from @NickFlix podcast tackle a new #SentryMode quiz on some of the movies you love. It's always easy until you're in the hot seat. Let's find out how he does.

And we get our other favorite follower Nic from Adventures in Locksmithing comment on last week's #QuickCuts show aabout everyone having the force. Let's see what he has to say about our hot takes! Thanks Nic for the voicemail. If you want to hear yourself on the show and want to respond to one of our previous shows or topics, give us a call on the Scarif Scuttlebutt Hotline, 773-234-8659.

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EP184 Five Questions

Our heroes discuss and extremely well made film that's bogged down with lore.

We Just Watched... The First Omen

In this episode, the boys return to Star Wars, this time to discuss the prequel trilogy. Which is as awful as you remember it, regardless of childhood nostalgia or irony poisoning. Awful CGI, offensive racial stereotypes and enough tonal whiplash to break ones neck. These movies suck! Also talk of the fall of The Artist Formerly Known As Diddy, Elon Musk's embarrassing deformation deposition, getting further into Lucas' bizarre politics and just mercilessly ribbing these movies and the fanbase that loves them.

Further Reading:
https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/diddy-cassie.pdf
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24539298-musk-deposition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwTS0ENmsTU&ab_channel=Noobnut125
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da8s9m4zEpo&ab_channel=StarWars

Star Wars 2/4: Revenge of the Prequels

Topics Include: Transformers One, Dark Matter, Trap, Hit Man, A Man In Full, You Can't Run Forever, Dancing Village, The Jinx: Part Two, and the bizarre need to remake Oldboy.

Hypecast - 4.19.2024 - Featuring Marina Reimann

Now THIS is podracing.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of its release, the Slice of Cherry Guys go back a long time ago to a galaxy far far away...in 1999. The first Star Wars film released since Return of the Jedi had all the Hollywood hype it could want, but audiences weren't keen on space trade disputes, wooden acting and far too much CGI. But even so, as the Guys discuss, there are things to like about the first film in the prequel trilogy (and if you take Chris's word for it, at least it's not as bad as The Rise of Skywalker).

Stay tuned past the end credits for the first episode of our new spin-off*, "Slice of Star Wars Merch"!

*Not an actual spin-off

Tell us what you thought at sliceofcherryguys@gmail.com!

EXTRA LINKS:
A fascinating 20-year retrospective on The Phantom Menace by Justin Charity at The Ringer: https://www.theringer.com/movies/2019/3/28/18282707/star-wars-phantom-menace-episode-one-george-lucas-1999

An oral history of The Phantom Menace's production posted by StarWars.com, including interviews with George Lucas: https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-episode-i-the-phantom-menace-oral-history

Link to "The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks" podcast hosted by Dylan Marron: https://www.ted.com/podcasts/the-redemption-of-jar-jar-binks

Photo of the Darth Maul lightsaber candy dispenser: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/lqwAAOSwdyljRMUd/s-l1200.jpg

The Phantom Menace (Slice of Cherry Guys #20)

“The Phantom Menace Revisited: 25 Years of Galactic Intrigue”
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EP190 “The Phantom Menace Revisited: 25 Years of Galactic Intrigue”

Join us as we journey back to a galaxy far, far away, where midi-chlorians hum, lightsabers clash, and political machinations unfold. It’s been a quarter-century since “The Phantom Menace” graced the silver screen, and we’re celebrating its enduring legacy. Join Ro and Mark Newbold from Fantha Tracks as they tackle the story of the first prequel. We're on a Phantom Menace kick all month as we remember this 25 year old movie. Last week we tackled the Hype with Scott Ryfun, this week were talking story!

🌟 What to Expect:

Nostalgia and Insights: We’ll reminisce about the anticipation leading up to the film’s release, the iconic podrace on Tatooine, and the enigmatic Sith Lord, Darth Maul.
Behind-the-Scenes Secrets: Uncover hidden gems from the making of the film—did you know that Ewan McGregor practiced lightsaber moves in his backyard?
Jar Jar Binks Reconsidered: Love him or loathe him, Jar Jar left an indelible mark. We’ll discuss his impact on “Star Wars” lore.

So grab your old-fashioned 3D glasses, pop some popcorn, and join us as we revisit the saga that ignited our imaginations. May the Force be with you!

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EP190 Mark Newbold Phantom Menace

This round we take aim at movie genres that have run their course. They make for cliche, uninteresting slop, where the preview tells you everything you need to know about what’s going to happen: This person will get laid, that person will get killed, that other person will overcome their whatever. Why? Because that’s how things work in this collection of tired movie genres that must end… or at least take a nice long break.

2:45 - 34 Felony Convictions
8:15 - Matt Rife vs Nikki Glaser
14:45 - Doctor Who
24:10 - Ghostbusters Frozen Empire
30:25 - Game of Thrones
41:15 - Genres that need to go away

Episode 301 - Stop Making NonSense

It's the most wonderful time of the year - our annual crossover event with Catching Up David! We're taking a deep dive into two popular prequels and asking ourselves...do we need this? D

Homework for the episode: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2023, dir. Francis Lawrence) and The First Purge (2018, dir. Gerard McMurray). 

Episode 153: Prequels! Do We Need Them?

Joe Hollywood is joined by Imaginos Pete & Andrew Walker to chat about the best and worst prequels, sequels & reboots.

Hollywood Blockbusters (01/22/25)

Joe Hollywood is joined by Imaginos Pete, Andrew Walker and special guest George Johnson to talk about their favorite film franchises.  Part 1 of 2.  

Hollywood Blockbusters: Film Franchises (07/10/25)

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