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Harrison Ford has spent decades playing some of cinema's most recognisable characters.Han Solo. Indiana Jones. Jack Ryan. And that's just three.So when we decided...

We're back in a galaxy far, far away!In Part 2 of our look at Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), GB and AJ pick up where we left off and dive into everything from the Death Star escape and the final trench run to some of the film's most memorable scenes, lines and characters (and a terrible ending?!?).Why has Star Wars remained so beloved nearly 50 years later? We discuss the magic behind the film, its world-building, humour, music and visual effects - and whether it really deserves all the praise.We also get into:Why the film feels like two completely different moviesThe Death Star hosting a heist movieObi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader's lightsaber duelLuke switching off his targeting computerThe medal ceremony and why it falls flatThe legendary Cantina sceneHan shot first and the many changes made to the movieFavourite scenes and linesComments and opinions from our Patreon supportersAnd finally... how does AJ actually rank A New Hope?There's also a little look ahead to next week's episode, when we turn our attention to one of cinema's biggest stars: Harrison Ford.READ NEXT: Why We Love Star Wars and Why It Means So MuchNext week: Join us as we look at our Top 10 Favourite Harrison Ford Movies of all time in the Season 2 final episode (we'll be back soon with some guest episodes before returning later in the year for Season 3).Get involved:⭐️ Leave us a review on your podcast platform - it...

We've finally done it. After two seasons of Rewind Classic Movies, GB and AJ sit down to talk about one of the most important...

Hello there! What is it about Star Wars that makes people keep coming back to it decades later?For some people, it's as simple as...

In this episode of Fast Forward, GB and AJ tackle one of cinema's most dangerous subjects: movie remakes.Following on from our recent discussion about Clash of...

This week, GB and AJ head back to 1981 for Clash of the Titans, the final feature film from legendary stop-motion pioneer Ray Harryhausen.With Laurence...

1991 was one hell of a year for movies. In this episode of Fast Forward, GB and AJ count down its ten highest-grossing films -...

We’re heading back to Neverland for Steven Spielberg’s Hook (1991) - a film we both loved as kids, but which hits very differently when you watch...

What makes a movie underrated? Does it have to be obscure, forgotten, critically dismissed or a box-office failure? Or can a hugely successful film...

From unforgettable masterminds to terrifying monsters, cinema has given us no shortage of villains who have stayed with audiences long after the credits rolled.But...