Improbable Insights

The Meaning of Star Wars Loyd Case, David Bryant, Eric Klein, and Ron Talbot gather to debate and discuss the meaning of Star Wars. SPOILER NOTE: We've all seen Star Wars: The Force Awakens. We discuss and debate the merits and flaws of the new movie in the Fun section, which starts roughly 56 minutes in. So if you haven't seen The Force Awakens, and you want to avoid spoilers, tune out at 56 minutes.  But it's all spoiler-free until the 56 minute mark. Meaning When Star Wars (aka Episode IV) released in 1977, the movie theater and industry landscape was considerably different. For better or worse, Star Wars reshaped the industry. We talk about how the movie shaped us as geeks, our first encounters with Star Wars, and what it means to us today. We also discuss the sequels, the prequels, and why it became a little embarrassing to admit you were a fan of the series.  Tools The gang talk about what they got for Christmas this year. Fun  We analyze and debate the merits and flaws of Star Wars: