#88 - "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" (1983) with Chris McMichen

In the vast cosmos of cinematic history, few stories have resonated as powerfully as the Star Wars saga. This 80’s flick sequel is the third installment of George Lucas's space-faring epic and draws us back into a galaxy far, far away, where the eternal struggle between light and darkness reaches its crescendo.

The saga continues with Luke Skywalker as he discovers the truth about his family tree and battles the treacherous Emperor Palpatine with the help of his brave companions, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Lando Calrissian, and the faithful Chewbacca. While the Rebel Alliance entreats its final battle against the oppressive Galactic Empire, the movie captivates its viewers not only with its cutting-edge special effects but also by exploring the emotions and motivations of its characters.

So, ready your lightsabers and remember to use the Force as we journey back to a time when the Ewoks danced, the new Death Star was vanquished, and Anakin Skywalker's legacy was ultimately defined as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Chris McMichen, discuss “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” from 1983 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.

Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:

• During filming, Carrie Fisher showed genuine concern for Warwick Davis' comfort, who had to spend long hours in a hot Ewok costume. She even went out of her way to bring him cookies and chocolate milk to enjoy during breaks. Davis fondly remembered her kindness, saying "She was everything an eleven-year-old Ewok could possibly wish for."
• Although Luke is a Jedi, he exhibits certain behaviors that might attract him to the Dark Side, including using Force-choking, getting furious at Darth Vader when he threatens to convert Leia to the Dark Side, and dressing in black. Additionally, his attack on all of Jabba's henchmen at the sail barge could suggest signs of being drawn to the Dark Side. Nevertheless, even though Yoda instructed Luke that Jedi never use their powers for aggression, the original novel implies that attacking is acceptable only when a Jedi is outnumbered.

Sources:

Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo

We would love to hear your thoughts about our podcast! You can share your feedback with us through email or social media. Your opinions are important to us and we'd be grateful to know what you enjoyed about our show. If there's anything we may have missed or if you have any suggestions for an 80s movie we should talk about, please don't hesitate to let us know. You could also show your support for our podcast by becoming a subscription member through "Buy Me A Coffee". For more details and other awesome extensions of our podcast, please check out the following link. Thank you so much for supporting us!

• https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashback