Rouge One is the biggest movie on the planet, and we finally devote a whole show to talk about the most diverse (or is it?) Star Wars ever filmed. Joining in on the fun is Tosche-Station.net writer, and Star Wars superfan, Bria LaVorgna and Black Girl Nerds’ movie reviewer, and occasional NOC contributor, Valerie Complex. [Spoilers throughout!]
Topics covered on the show include:
- The decision to go with Gareth Edwards’ stark vision of the Star Wars universe
- The seamless transition between Rogue One and A New Hope
- A discussion of the film’s commitment to diversity but lack of women of color
- Star Wars movies’ tendency to cast white British women in lead roles
- The movie’s realistic take on rebellion and insurgency and how Rogue One might be the most anti-colonialist Star Wars ever made
- The subtext of Chirrut Imwe and Baze Malbus (played by Donnie Yen and Jiang Wen) and why its depiction of masculinity is needed
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