Title: You Have A Lot to Learn About Pirates
Directed by: Jake Schreier
Runtime: 45 minutes
After learning the identity of SM-33’s previous captain, Jod begins to show his true colors. This episode leans a bit more into the pirate theme and confirms a few things.
Spoilers Ahead!!!
James Gunn’s story about the son of Krypton has its first teaser trailer. It’s not often that I post many trailers that don’t pertain to Star Wars, but maybe I should. Perhaps I will try to do more of it as long as it’s something I think is interesting and I have some thoughts to share. Without further ado, here is James Gunn’s Superman teaser trailer.
Title: Can’t Say I Remember No At Attin
Directed by: Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
Runtime: 36 minutes
On their quest to return home, the crew finds themselves on a familiar planet, but something seems off. Were Kh’ymm’s coordinates wrong? This is our first “filler” episode; which was inevitable. I still enjoyed it although it did feel a little rushed. There is some minor character development, specifically Fern and Neel and a little bit more about the “Jewels of the Old Republic”. However, the end is the real treasure of this episode – see what I did there.
There are fewer easter eggs in this episode and only a couple of them are Star Wars related. The climate control devices above the planet appears to be a callback to Operation: Cinder from the Star Wars comics. When SM-33 goes nuts his limbs extend which is similar to the E-XD series infiltrator droids as seen in an episode of Rebels.
I know this whole series is using just about every pirate trope in the book but this episode takes a much more literary approach to pirates. The Troik vs the Hattan feels a lot like the Lost Boys vs the Pirates in Peter Pan despite the fact that the leader of the Troik is an adult. However, the end of the episode has the best reference; in fact it’s probably my favorite part of the episode.
If you are a fan of Robert Louis Stevenson then you probably recognize some of the themes at the end of the episode. Protecting the location of the treasure by altering the memory of a robot/droid is a reference to B.E.N. in Treasure Planet. The fact that the rest of the crew was slautered by the captain also to protect the location of the treasure is a direct reference to Treasure Island. It wouldn’t surprise me if the name of SM-33’s former captain is some play off of Captain Flint.
What did you notice about Skeleton Crew – Episode 4?
Title: Very Interesting, as an Astrogation Problem
Directed by: David Lowery
Runtime: 37 minutes
I want to start by saying that I really enjoy the music composed by Mick Giacchino, Michael Giacchino’s son. Michael Giacchino is known, of course, as the composer for Rogue One. I’m glad they didn’t go with a filler episode but instead introduced us to Jude Law’s character, Jod Na Nawood. By the end of the episode we are wondering who is this guy??
Spoilers Ahead!!!
It’s exciting to have a new Star Wars series to talk about. The first two episodes of Skeleton Crew are finally here (and a day early). Monday night will not be the new release cycle, starting next week the series will resume the typical release pattern (i.e. Tuesday nights at 9 pm EST). I will be sure to point out any fan service/easter eggs. Let’s get started with Skeleton Crew – Episodes 1 & 2.
Feel free to skip around if you prefer.
Spoilers Ahead!!!
Earlier this year we lost the legendary James Earl Jones (93), the voice of Darth Vader. Therefore the selections for November all have James Earl Jones (minus Star Wars). There are so many to choose from because he shows up in so many movies in minor roles. In fact, I don’t think I own or have seen, a movie where he is in the starring role. Be that as it may, let’s check out this year’s list for random movie month.
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