<p>It&#39;s been a quarter-century since Star Wars was revitalized on the big screen for what has come to be known as &quot;the prequel trilogy.&quot; This weekend, &#39;The Phantom Menace&#39; returns to theaters. Watch along with Matt and his old pal Wilson Beaver as the two look back on a cultural relic and discuss how well this movie has held up (6:34). They also examine the hit-or-miss potential of Jar-Jar Binks (9:20), the potential power of Darth Maul (13:39), and the REAL phantom menace of this film (16:22). Matt appreciates &#39;Duel of the Fates&#39; and asks whether this film&#39;s climactic lightsaber duel is the best in Star Wars history (23:04). They spend time examining the savior-qualities of Anakin Skywalker (29:00) and perhaps the most important quote in Star Wars canon (44:04). Finally, they share some Easter eggs they observed (47:49) and Wilson reveals the celebrity who <em>almost </em>played Mace Windu (63:00). Now this is podcasting! </p>
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Matt on the Mic

Matt Castello

'Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace' 25th Anniversary Rewatch Special

MAY 1, 202468 MIN
Matt on the Mic

'Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace' 25th Anniversary Rewatch Special

MAY 1, 202468 MIN

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<p>It&#39;s been a quarter-century since Star Wars was revitalized on the big screen for what has come to be known as &quot;the prequel trilogy.&quot; This weekend, &#39;The Phantom Menace&#39; returns to theaters. Watch along with Matt and his old pal Wilson Beaver as the two look back on a cultural relic and discuss how well this movie has held up (6:34). They also examine the hit-or-miss potential of Jar-Jar Binks (9:20), the potential power of Darth Maul (13:39), and the REAL phantom menace of this film (16:22). Matt appreciates &#39;Duel of the Fates&#39; and asks whether this film&#39;s climactic lightsaber duel is the best in Star Wars history (23:04). They spend time examining the savior-qualities of Anakin Skywalker (29:00) and perhaps the most important quote in Star Wars canon (44:04). Finally, they share some Easter eggs they observed (47:49) and Wilson reveals the celebrity who <em>almost </em>played Mace Windu (63:00). Now this is podcasting! </p> <p><br></p>