In the fourth installment of our retrospective on the Star Wars saga, we turn to the film that first introduced the world to the “galaxy far, far away.” When Star Wars — excuse us, Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope — hit theaters in 1977, it cemented the concept of the summer blockbuster and has inspired generations of fans and filmmakers alike. Kim Stock Foster joins us to discuss the film’s enduring legacy as well her experience seeing George Lucas’ vision on the big screen during its initial theatrical release.
Every month for the rest of 2019, we’ll be discussing another episode of the Star Wars saga, building up to the release of Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker in December. Check back next month as Candace Kaw of Geeky Girl Gab joins us to talk Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back.
SYNOPSIS
The Imperial Forces — under orders from cruel Darth Vader (David Prowse) — hold Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) hostage, in their efforts to quell the rebellion against the Galactic Empire. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and Han Solo (Harrison Ford), captain of the Millennium Falcon, work together with the companionable droid duo R2-D2 (Kenny Baker) and C-3PO (Anthony Daniels) to rescue the beautiful princess, help the Rebel Alliance, and restore freedom and justice to the Galaxy.
SHOW NOTES
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