We discuss how Star Wars Episode IX, The Rise of Skywalker, has similarities with superhero movies and how the fairly recent successes of female-lead Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel might have caused some influences in its production and planning. We also comment on other superhero movies and Marvel movies, such as Endgame. We note the different tropes in Marvel and DC and Star Wars, and how some plot points were poorly copied from movies like Wonder Woman. We also discuss Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, Black Widow and Harley Quinn. SPEAKERS: Mary and Denise AUDIO EDITING: Denise VIDEO EDITING: Mary and Denise MUSIC: Intro: Loyalty Freak music - Extra Metal http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Loyalty_Freak_Music/HYPER_METAL_ Outro: Stellardrone - Fermi Paradox https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com/track/fermi-paradox CONTACT: EMAIL: [email protected] TUMBLR: https://lordsofthesithpodcast.tumblr.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LordSithPodcast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LordSithPodcast INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lordsofthesith.podcast/ You can listen to our episodes at: SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/lordsofthesithpodcast ITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lords-of-the-sith-podcast/id1419179407

We discuss how motherhood is portrayed in Star Wars. As a movie series focused on father and sons in its first trilogy, Star Wars doesn't leave a lot of room for mothers, but they play important roles, especially in the Prequel Trilogy. In the Old Trilogy, we discuss Aunt Beru's role and Leia's sometimes motherly behaviour. We then look at Shmi Skywalker and Padme in the Prequel trilogy. Finally, we look at Leia in the Sequel Trilogy. We also debate Mara Jade and Leia in Legends. SPEAKERS: Mary and Denise AUDIO AND VIDEO EDITING: Denise MUSIC: Intro: Loyalty Freak music - Extra Metal http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Loyalty_Freak_Music/HYPER_METAL_ Outro: Stellardrone - Fermi Paradox https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com/track/fermi-paradox CONTACT: EMAIL: [email protected] TUMBLR: https://lordsofthesithpodcast.tumblr.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LordSithPodcast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LordSithPodcast INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lordsofthesith.podcast/ You can listen to our episodes at: SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/lordsofthesithpodcast ITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lords-of-the-sith-podcast/id1419179407

In this video, Mary and Denise recommend some recent books they enjoyed as a way to get our heads out of Star Wars and support female creators. Women are writing tons of great books, and that’s where we can find stories with strong heroines, happy endings, and interesting romantic plots. Lots of fantasy, enemies-to-lovers romance, some weird plots, beauty and the beast and Eros and Psyche retellings, fairytale vibes, from both indie and trad authors. Some of the books we discuss or mention are: A Promise of Darkness by Bec McMaster Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Rodge Air Awakens by Elise Kova Uprooted and Spinning Silver by Naomi Nokik Neron Rising by Keary Taylor Dark King by C. N Crawford A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Thumbnail illustration by Arbutus Blossoms https://arbutus-blossoms.tumblr.com/ SPEAKERS: Mary and Denise VIDEO EDITING: Mary AUDIO EDITING: Denise MUSIC: Intro: Loyalty Freak music - Extra Metal http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Loyalty_Freak_Music/HYPER_METAL_ Outro: Stellardrone - Fermi Paradox https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com/track/fermi-paradox CONTACT: EMAIL: [email protected] TUMBLR: https://lordsofthesithpodcast.tumblr.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LordSithPodcast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LordSithPodcast INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lordsofthesith.podcast/ You can listen to our episodes at: SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/lordsofthesithpodcast ITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lords-of-the-sith-podcast/id1419179407