Star Wars: Episode I - 25th Anniversary Special

Alex, Kristina and Tory celebrate the 25th anniversary of Star Wars: Episode 1: The Phantom Menace with the deepest of dives into the film's development, controversies and legacy.

0:01:42 - Marketing and Hype

0:13:44 - Opening Crawl & Failed Negotiations

0:21:40 - Welcome to Naboo

0:29:45 - Introducing Anakin

0:39:53 - Podracing

0:48:28 - The Senate & Jedi Council

1:02:12 - Return to Naboo & The Finale

1:13:28 - Controversies

1:23:40 - Darth Jar Jar

1:32:04 - Closing Thoughts

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