SKELETON CREW Reaction & Review • Series Premiere S1E01+02 (ft. Ken Napzok from

[@general_cameroni]

When Gus mentioned them living in a 2D vs 3D world, it really reminded me of wizard of oz. I've already been getting those vibes with the whole thing about the treasure being their home (no further than their own backyard) but the kid dreaming about a better place and then some chaotic event literally throwing them into it, only for it to be more dangerous than they thought (from 2D to 3D, or black and white to color) really feels like some oz vibes.

[@TriadoftheForce]

i love the wizard of oz reference! after having seen wicked this is more than appropriate!

[@AuntyKsTarot]

The surrender or die os both pirates and the suburban life of At Atin is brilliant

[@CloneofFett]

Great episode!

[@TriadoftheForce]

Thank you so much!!

[@alex4833]

Hey Gus and Ken! How are you? I am sorry to hear that Nani is under the weather. I hope she feels better soon! Please share my best wishes with her. Also, congrats to her for passing the bar! That's wonderful :) Go Nani! You both makes a great point. There was SO MUCH vitriol over the Acolyte and Last Jedi. While I wasn't the biggest fan of them, I felt that a lot of the discourse was incredibly toxic and hateful. I remember some hated the Acolyte even before it came out. It's terrible. Ken makes a great point too about how the hope has dimmed since the election too. I know my hope has and it's been easy to feel jaded. But, Star Wars reminds me to not lose hope. Initially, I was somewhat excited for Skeleton Crew. Like you, Gus, I wasn't super excited at first. But, when I saw the trailer, I became pretty excited :). :) Skeleton Crew has been cool so far! I also love the cinematography! I also appreciate what you both said about the suburb setting. As you both indicated, there are all different kinds of places throughout the world - and thus, that's also the same in the Star Wars universe. There are many different types of places. And, you're right, Gus, a suburban setting would look different and possibly even strange to people in other countries. I've been to a few European cities and the differences between Europe and the U.S. are clear too. I also remember seeing smaller houses in a part of London that I visited and the houses were much closer together - which is way different than houses in a U.S. suburb. Excellent points about the focus on conformity and the parallels to real life. It reminds me of how there is a focus on being productive and how some people have looked down on people with background in the arts and other creative fields overall rather than fields like engineering or medicine. While there is nothing wrong about seeking a career in any of the aforementioned fields, there is too much focus on being 'productive' and a toxic outlook of seeing creative fields as 'not serious', 'not practical', etc. In Skeleton Crew, Wim is scoffed at for his hopes and dreams. The portrayal of parents is also realistic (and I agree they aren't antagonists or evil). They understandably want their kids to be successful and while they likely (I agree with you both) had high hopes and dreams then, it's gone now from them due to the norms and expectations of At-Attin (and reinforced by those in charge there). I too don't think Jod is a Jedi. :) I like the speculation you both shared. :) Good episode. Take care, Gus, Ken, and Nani!

[@TriadoftheForce]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Nani should be back soon :)

[@alex4833]

@TriadoftheForce Anytime :) Sounds good! Hope you and Nani have a nice day :) Take care, Nani and Gus!

[@AuntyKsTarot]

Glad we brought up pirates egalitarian history.

[@AuntyKsTarot]

I always feel comfortable when the stand point is reality (you can’t pretend the politics away). Thanks Gus. Nice to enjoy this with Ken. Hope Nani recovers quickly

[@TriadoftheForce]

Thank you so much! She should be feeling better and back soon!

[@AuntyKsTarot]

Maybe At Atin sealed itself off when the republic stopped using the aurodium standard? Not sure how that works entirely though since they are doing it for the republic?

[@TriadoftheForce]

good theory!