Part 2: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK feat. Mark Hamill, Markus and McFeely: Ep. 4
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2024
- In the fourth episode of Russo Bros. Pizza Film School, Joe and Anthony Russo sit down with Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill, to talk about arguably the best Star Wars film, The Empire Strikes Back #RussoBrosPizzaFilmSchool
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Created and hosted by Joe and Anthony Russo, Pizza Film School aims to educate and spread some love to favorite classic films, as well as local pizzerias while movie lovers are stuck at home during the pandemic. The Bros assign a movie for the class every week and sit down with guests to talk about how the films have transformed their relationship with cinema while enjoying a slice or two from a local pizzeria. An AGBO Production.
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Premiered 6/26 @ 12pm PT on @TheRussoBrothers IGTV
The Empire Strikes Back is available on Disney +, TH-cam, Amazon Prime Video, iTunes Movie, Google Play, Vudu and Hulu.
Mark Hamill who is best known for his role as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars film series is an avid social media user himself with over 9M followers on Instagram and Twitter. He shocked the world recently by sharing on Twitter that he had to keep the infamous twist in The Empire Strikes Back secret for over a year, only Irvin Kershner, George Lucas and Mark knew the line would be dubbed in, “I am your father”. Hamill also recently released never before seen photos from The Empire Strikes Back for its 40th anniversary.
Screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely have written some of Marvel’s most acclaimed and successful movies (Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame). As partners in AGBO, the artist collective founded by Joe and Anthony Russo, Markus and McFeely are Co-Presidents of Story, shepherding a growing list of titles. There is a natural and long-forged creative relationship between Markus and McFeely and the Russo Brothers, having collaborated on the last two Captain America films and the two final Avengers sequels.
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I always love hearing old stories about star wars from Mark, I could just sit for hours and listen to him. Thanks for this! and thank you for the emotions I lived (and still live) when watching Marvel movies but mostly Endgame!
That is a great point about “Emotional reveal plot climax is stronger than a plot driven climax.”
As a 12 year old seeing Star Wars on release in 1977, one of the most amazing “this really sells the authenticity of the world” scenes for me was early on in the film. They mention the droids arguing in this, which was really unique and funny, but on top of that is the combination of unique characters, tone and setting. The droids have crash landed in the desert of all places, one of the most primitive environments I could imagine, and here I am as a young teenager seeing these two advanced ‘robots’ have a little spat about which way they’re going to go. One doesn’t even speak English (or any other known human speech), but instead just bleeps and bloops, and the other sounds like a butler from Britain. But they’re robots....in the middle of a sandy desert with the sun glinting off of their metal bodies.
It just completely blew my mind because I was used to seeing robots in completely different situations up until then. They were usually on spaceships or other sterile environments (like the ship you saw them in not long before) in the distant future of mankind, and they certainly weren’t going to get pissy with you and throw a silly tantrum. They were always cold and calculating. The combination of these gorgeous looking mechanical (yet relatable) beings, battered, grimy and oily from wear and tear, juxtaposed against the blue sky and sand dunes still just makes me stare in awe. This was new. Oh, and in this other scene behind the fussy gold robot there also appears to be the skeleton of a giant, ancient snake or dinosaur that doesn’t seem to matter? It’s just there in the background, pay it no heed. What the hell was this new place I was transported to in the cinema?
Please keep these film school episodes coming. They are so informative and soooo good. I genuinely look forward to them. Can’t wait for the next.
Right?! We're so spoiled with new podcasts like this & The Darkest Timeline!
The Art of Action isn't that bad either, mate. 👌🏾👍🏾
The Russo brothers have to direct some Star Wars movies!
We need some writers too though.
@@whatyouwantyouare I mean Markus and McFeely are right there, the 4 of them could honestly make a good star wars movie but the question is if they even want to after what we got from the new trilogy
Thank God we have the Russo brothers to peel back the genius of the most popular movies of all time. It's honestly fascinating. Great pod guys!
30:00 such a beautiful send off and ‘thank you’ to Mark Hamill by Joe Russo. The way he describes how he was affected as a 10 yr old by these movies Really resonated. Thanks so much for this.
I could listen to mark all day! Love how they have to keep him on track
As much as I enjoyed this, I think they could have done a slightly better job _keeping him on track,_ as you say. But clearly they were just so thrilled to have him. . .no doubt much like *we* would have been, had we been in their place.🥰 ☺️
I was hoping to hear more about *Irvin Kershner.* Perhaps even *Gary Kurtz.* After all, *Kirchner* made that film. And I don't find there to be enough about him in that role. But hey, _that's just me._ 🤷🏼♂️
Five people on these screens, and I would be thrilled to sit down for just a moment to chat with any one of them about the incredible work they've all contributed to the pop culture zeitgeist. Thanks for bringing this series to us.
I never realized that Luke was upside down 3 times in Empire Strikes Back.
let's see ... 1...2. ....3 ... yup!
Glad I found this channel. Thank you for the episode!!!🔆🔆🔆
Mark Hamill and Kevin Smith are two people who mostly tell the same stories again and again and I'm just as excited to hear those stories every single time
From a 56 yr old software developer from Detroit, who was 13 when a new Hope came out. I just want to say Thank you for Making these Videos. I cried just listening to these two episodes. I can say i've seen all 9 films on opening Day and Episode 7 opening my boys and i Saw all 7 movies in the theatre that day. What a Great memory. Thank you again for this -- Marty Nahtygal
I loved that he related himself to Bucky haha Sebastian Stan boiiii! Young Luke one day hopefully. I love Star Wars and would love anyway to continue it, especially with Luke. He has so much of a story to tell.
Vinnie Pezzino I had never realized this but he actually does look like young Mark!!
That is a great point about the droids arguing who’s fault it was they got lost,
mythdusterds it was an integral part of the big audience’s enjoyment of these movies when they were originally in theaters seen by large crowds. The laughter and often audience repeating lines back at tre screen in disbelief robots would say these things was a clear part of my recollection of the EVENT that it was to see this for the first time. See? Nay, experience!!
This is such gold!! What a treasure of an experience you gave us with this inspirational discussion 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️
I am a life-long Star Wars fan, I have seen so much stuff and interviews about making the movies but this was incredibly interesting and enjoyable to listen to. I wish this was 10x longer, at least :-D . Than you for this.
I know Mark would probably get annoyed by me, but I'd love to meet him and have a serious talk about SW, discuss how much it meant for me throughout my life etc.
i love harrison ford in real life too. i dont blame his wife for taking photos of marks bruises. i'd worry too. how cool is it that you guys got to interview and talk to a childhood hero. so blessed
Imagine if they get Mark to be one of the Cosmic-level marvel villains. I can’t think of a better casting.
Oh... I need him as a hero... I'll take him in any role they hand him, though! It needs to happen!
19:57 "Oh that's why i didn't get it, because that guy's perfect." So humble. love Mark Hamill.
I love listening to Hamill talk about Star Wars. He talks with such passion and love for the whole thing. Can't imagine anyone else either playing Luke or talking about it with such passion.
I wish we had videos of audiences reactions to Empire Strikes Back, the way we do with End Game
I forgot that Luke’s Original opening in A New Hop & Jedi were cut out and Empire Strikes Back is only opening kept in film for Luke Skywalker.
Sure he is repeating things from his session at past Star Wars celebration but it doesn’t look like Mark Hamil minds at all. We, the audience don’t mind at all.
Totally agree! I'll watch him talk about it a thousand times. He's so energetic and so sincere. The consummate story teller!
Russo's Endgame made me feel like I did when I saw Star Wars as a teenager
This was great! And I’m sure making that Captain America and Bucky reference never landed on more grateful ears. 😊
So glad I found this video. Just goes to show how powerful the original trilogy is that it still is so touching and profoundly atmospheric and impactful after all these years
This is an excellent analysis.
Several additions/observations:
In the cave with the worm monster: Leia falls in love with Han. It's the belly of the whale, where the change occurs in her character.
Luke introduction in Star Wars, even though it wasn't intended as his introduction, is one of the greatest introductions in the history of film.
To see an extended version of Luke's experience on Tatooine: th-cam.com/video/aQatFl25VB8/w-d-xo.html
i would like you to invite Ian McDiarmid to talk about The Return of The Jedi, thank you and good work
Even though I've heard Mark Hamill tell some of these stories before, I could still listen to his behind-the-scenes anecdotes forever. Watching the others react to his stories is also great.
So when is the announcement that Mark will be in their next movie.
Voltar I think they meant a non Star Wars movie of theirs, where he wouldn’t be playing Luke
@@Voltar He's a fucking actor. He doesn't just have be in another Star Wars film meathead. Then again he was in Rise of Skywalker even though his character was dead.
@@Voltar When did Mark Hamill die??? No one told me. Seriuosly though, did you not notice I said Mark not Luke. Granted most of his other live action roles seem to be knock off Joker. But that is typecasting for you.
It was interesting on how A New Hope was told from the Droid’s perspective. Empire Strikes Back is told from multiple perspectives with Vader, Luke, Leia, Han, and the droids.
Thank you for the great two videos about one of the greatest films of film history. I have loved your insight about Empire (and Mark Hamill is always fun and informative to listen) but I respectfully disagree with the point made by Joe Russo in 7:15 in which he says that the heroes haven´t suffered any "loss" in three hours into the trilogy. The group has suffered many losses, the most important: the death of Obi-Wan Kenobi that sacrifices himself in a "New hope". If he doesn´t let Vader strike him, all the group will be captured, because they won´t run away without him. That´s a huge loss, he was Luke´s new mentor and the hero that Leia was looking for. His sacrifice is a lesson for all and it talks about one of the main themes in Star Wars: to be a hero you have to sacrifice yourself for others. The three protagonist have suffered losses and they made sacrifices: 1.- Leia ´s planet was destroyed because she is one of the leaders of the new Rebellion, and i think she believes it´s on her even though she doesn´t say it. 2.- Luke that doubts about helping Obi-Wan in his quest against the empire, he learns fast what happens when good men do nothing to stop evil men. His uncles are killed by the empire. 3.- Even Han at the end of a New Hope must know for sure when he decides to stay with the Rebellion, and not paying his debt with Jabba the Hutt that this will have a cost in his future. That being said I´m really looking forward for more videos.
Thank you for this and part 1. I’m the generation that was age 5 thru 11 for the original releases of the trilogy so they are my childhood, and Mark Hamill was my hero as a kid. Listening to him talk about them, especially Empire, is just amazing.
Many thanks for this. It brought back memories of when Star Wars was great.
tyvm for the video i really liked it... Mark Hamill as Luke is my favorite caracter of Star Wars.
Mark Hamill delivering that line was so fuckin perfect 👌
Now I wanna see you talk with George
This series needs to have so many more views! Big thanks to Mcfeely, Markus, and the Russo Bros. And biggest thanks to our hero Mark Hammill for appearing!
My Favorite Film Ever !!! Ever !!!!!
Just , so SO good. Loved this so much.
What an impressive conversation.
so glad i found this damn channel
Oh, hi Mark.
Great viewpoints on the social implications of the events in this film. Mark Hamill is always so great at talking about the history of this film he should be the official historian on Empire Strikes Back. The Leigh Brackett script history is interesting because very little is said about how different it was before Kasdan came in. What was so radically different about It that they had to jettison her ideas for someone else? To me, Empire is the best SW film. None of the films after came so close to such majestic greatness. Anybody here ever listen to Siouxsie and the Banshees Dazzle? Empire is the Dazzle of SW films.
I am endlessly fascinated by (THE JOURNAL OF THE WHILLS) 25:32 but to Here, Mark Hamil explain it is truly a gift, thanks for putting this whole channel together. keep up the great work, and may the force be with you, always.
I love listening to Mark Hamill's stories, but his responses to the group trying to talk about story, structure, and themes reminds me of why he is an actor and not a writer/director. I'm glad that his ideas about Luke didn't interfere with the vision of Rian Johnson for TLJ. That's right, I said it. The Last Jedi is a great Star Wars film. The themes/motifs of TLJ remind me of top notch Star Wars storytelling such as Empire Strikes Back.
Worst second act ever.
empire really is one of the best movies ever made
Loved this, thanks for the raw amazing content. Your work has inspired me to make my own films and I just got accepted into University to study film and for that, I can not thank you more. I hope to see you on set someday. Thank you.
This is great!
Mark Hamill is such a great story teller
I’ve always interpreted the main story is Vader trying to get Luke with whatever means necessary and Han and Leia’s story is a direct result of Vader and the Empire
3:40 So they are referring to the Special Edition version of the movie, not the original theatrical release. The "search your feelings" dialogue wasnt part of the original movie.
You’re correct. I think the Ian McDiarmid reshoots have taken over the public perception of the scene.
VADER
What is thy bidding, my master?
EMPEROR
There is a great disturbance in
the Force.
VADER
I have felt it.
EMPEROR
We have a new enemy - Luke
Skywalker.
VADER
Yes, my master.
EMPEROR
He could destroy us.
VADER
He's just a boy. Obi-Wan can no
longer help him.
EMPEROR
The Force is strong with him. The son of Skywalker must not become a Jedi.
VADER
If he could be turned, he would
become a powerful ally.
EMPEROR
Yes. Yes. He would be a great
asset. Can it be done?
VADER
He will join us or die, my
master.
Vader kneels. The supreme Emperor passes a hand over the crouched Lord
of the Sith and fades away.
Anthony is so proud of Joe’s begining explanatory on the movie... and mark h is sitting back going “these nerds get way too wrapped up in these movies”.😂
the hologram of the emperor looks far superior than the modern techniques
Spider-Man : Hey guys, you ever see that really old movie, Empire Strikes Back?
War Machine : Jesus, Tony, how old is this guy?
Iron Man : I don't know, I didn't carbon date him. He's on the young side.
Spider-Man : You know that part? When they're on the snow planet? With the walking thingies?
@Wayfarer Oh no! I am so sorry that you feel offended by my 2 identical comment in 2 separate videos.
Oh no! I am so sorry that my 2 identical comments in the 2 separate videos got you triggered and that I made you take your precious time away from your busy life to write me a comment and chastise me.
Oh no! I am so sorry that I thought I could freely highlight the fact that the 2 directors (and their collaborators) had found a clever and funny way to sneak in their love for Star Wars in 'Captain America : Civil War'
and that I thought I could highlight it in both separate videos.
Thanks to you I now see the errors of my ways. I will check myself into the closest 'Vocational Education and Training Centers' available to me.
I am now stealing from Thor in Avengers Endgame.
I wish you farewell moron and May The Force NOT Be With You.
PS: Did you know that there is a clever reference to 'The Empire Strikes Back' made by the Russo brothers in 'Captain America : Civil War'?
In case you don't know let me set it up and quote it for you:
The scene at the airport when Ant-Man turned gigantic:
Spider-Man : Hey guys, you ever see that really old movie, Empire Strikes Back?
War Machine : Jesus, Tony, how old is this guy?
Iron Man : I don't know, I didn't carbon date him. He's on the young side.
Spider-Man : You know that part? When they're on the snow planet? With the walking thingies?
@Wayfarer Oh no! You got triggered again!
You got me. The psychology degree you bought over the internet did actually give you some insight on my thinking. It was the one and only thing I truly wanted from my comment. I was just excited to see my Lord and Saviour Mark Hamill represented in such glorious youtube video. I do hope his eyes gaze upon me and that my allegiance is recognised. Notice me senpai. Notice me.
I won't hold you any longer, please continue with your sad and pitiful internet trolling.
Good stuff guys. Best video I have seen this week!
Have to correct the interpretation of the Vader/Emperor scene: Vader knew all along in EMPIRE that Luke is his son. It states at the very beginning that Vader is obsessed with finding "young Skywalker," and in his first scene in the movie, he senses Luke's presence on Hoth and says, "The rebels are there. And I'm sure Skywalker is with them." He knows. He HAS to know, for the story to work. Lucas muddied the waters with those changes he made in 2004, but thankfully he didn't completely botch it. When Vader asks the Emperor, "How is that possible?" he's CHALLENGING the Emperor. Because Palpatine told him at the end of REVENGE OF THE SITH that Padme had died on Mustafar--that Anakin had killed her. But if she died because of Anakin's choke-hold on her, then how could Anakin's child be alive? Vader is daring the Emperor to admit he lied to him all those years ago, and the Emperor just kind of sidesteps the issue. That really is the only way to interpret it without the movie falling in on itself. Vader not knowing till halfway through EMPIRE that Luke is his son is ridiculous. He's been searching the galaxy obsessively for Luke since before the beginning of the movie because he already knows that Luke is his son.
Glenn Greenberg Disagreed. Vader allowing the Death Star to be destroyed by the rebels is his biggest failure in decades. Of course he’d be obsessed with vengeance toward the kid that blew it up, that’s how the dark side works.
@@ChartreusianInfusion You don't think Vader figured out that the kid who blew up the Death Star was his own son when he found out the kid's name was Luke SKYWALKER? Remember, Vader knew Luke's name from the very beginning of the movie. He discovered it in-between STAR WARS and EMPIRE. You really think Vader needed the EMPEROR to tell him that Luke was his son? Come on! Plus, the Marvel comics, which are coordinated closely with Lucasfilm, did a whole storyline set before EMPIRE where Vader learns Luke's name, conducts an investigation, and realizes that Luke is his son, which then leads directly into EMPIRE. Those comics are considered canon. Obviously, the people creating them, along with the folks at Lucasfilm who approved them, see the situation the same way I do.
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Mark Hamill is the most likeable human being on the planet.
True That,Double True!!:)
“Drive it like you own it” Best acting advice ever.
Mark clearly has such a passion for the franchise, so why has he not been involved with more of the projects off camera? He would clearly make a great Exec Producer/writer.
I love them deleted scenes. Wish they stayed in. Adds more depth to the world and characters.
That is interesting how George Lucas never said anything in the casting room do American Graffiti or A New Hope.
Honestly, based on stories like this, George seems kinda socially awkward and not good with people.
6:15
Wrong.
Vader ALREADY KNOWS it before the movie even begins.
It's right there in the CRAWL, he's obsessed with finding Skywalker.
... maybe sub-consciously he felt it ... but that was the kid that blew up his death star and was strong with the force ... that seems like enough to get obsessed with him. And he does sound surprised when McD drops that on him. So I'll buy that he didn't know at a conscious level.
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While I was hoping to hear more about *Irvin Kershner¹* (perhaps even *Gary Kurtz* as well), I suppose this is what you get when you allow the conversation to simply flow. It goes where it goes. Glad to have watched both parts. They were very enjoyable.
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*¹* ─ After all, *Kirchner* made that film. I simply don't feel there is enough about him in that role. But hey, _that's just me._ 🤷🏼♂️
I always felt like Han and Leia’s kiss represented the midpoint of Han’s arc. While it’s true he’s consistently saving everyone’s neck, it’s important to note that he has a motive that exists beyond his want of being a swashbuckling hero. This is defined by actions that exist beyond the need for immediate action. Of course he SHOULD go out and rescue Luke from being taken out in the Death Star trench. Of course he SHOULD go out in the snow and make sure his friend isn’t gone. But when the stakes are taken away, what choice will Han make? He’s continually made it clear that he has to separate himself from the rebellion in order to get back to his old life (and of course to avoid a bounty), but this is the first time he’s taken a leap when no one was taking score. His relationship with Leia is the first true moment he chooses a person over his own self-interest. He won’t be known as a hero, he won’t get a medal, and no one will be any wiser of his actions, yet he chooses a course of action that puts him in the life of another person. He’s fallen down the rabbit hole into something deeper than intergalactic conflict or debt payments, and that raises the emotional stakes of the character for the rest of the film? Will he continue to stick by her side? Will he continue to act as a protector? Those are questions that are subconsciously studied for the rest of the trilogy! It’s the most important choice that no one references when talking about the heart of gold taking over the smuggler. (As you’ll notice, he never references leaving the rebellion after this moment. Maybe it’s not an important detail, but it does at least make sense to what’s going on in the scene)
TLDR: Han’s kiss with Leia is the midpoint of his Empire arc as well as his trilogy arc
I think the next project they're talking about it's probably something envolving spider-man..
@ Joe Russo, I'd love to know ... which parts made you cry every time? ... That sounds like an absolutely pivotal experience in your life, wow.
I feel like Infinity War surpassed its major source of inspiration in one very key way. Sure most SW fans consider The Empire Strikes Back as the best of the trilogy, the best of any of them, because it's a more interesting, complex, darker story (none of which I can disagree with) but it doesn't truly work as a COMPLETE film. Which isn't to say audiences didn't come out of it with a lot of pleasure and fair amount of satisfaction, obviously they did. But you can take someone who doesn't know the SW universe, sit them down and have them watch Empire (even really w/o seeing Star Wars) and yes the ending has a climax, but it would be clear to that person there's more to come. The heroes take a hell of a blow back, but 'the game' is not definitively over yet. Neither side really wins, Vader gets a hold of Han Solo to impress his boss but his primary goal was to secure Luke, who gets away damaged, but plenty fixable. They're all even closing the film openly talking about what they have to do from that point to rally, just that it's going to take a ton of time and work to accomplish it. For as dark an overall ending that Empire is famous for having, the VERY ending actually still has a decent amount of hope.
Whereas with Infinity War, while Marvel fans knew full well that End Game was coming before they even got in the theater, but again, employ the same kind of setup. You can have someone that knows nothing about the MCU and have them watch it, and if you told them there's nothing that comes after, that's believable. Not very common in Hollywood, but it does happen. It's an incredibly dark ending, but it 100% works as a complete story. You have one side that's trying to accomplish a clearly established goal, one side that's working against that, and the goal is very fully accomplished. It just happens to be the villain (David Fincher, for one, has already achieved this to much critical acclaim). That neutral viewer could have every reason to think that 50% of living things is stone cold gone forever. The hero characters (that are even still alive) close the film not having the first friggin clue on how to possibly regroup from this, they're not even close to beginning to figure out how. Even for each of the heroes that weren't in Wakanda where Thanos makes the climactic stand, those who were knew the others were out there fighting in their own way somewhere and somehow, but once the Snap goes, even whichever ones weren't dusted at those far off locations, Cap and the remaining others have no reason to think there's anyway they'd see them again. Hell, even if you do want to try and factor in End Game, the beginning only further reinforces the state of things. Sure it's only 3 weeks later that the heroes already on Earth get to have Tony, Rocket and Nebula back, and they get all pumped up at what they see as the first chance to do something about it, but uh oh. Turns out Thanos was VERY thorough in his plan. He did literally everything in his power to try and make sure this couldn't be reversed. A chance shows itself, but they don't know that for 5 more years, when some of them having since accepted what life is now like.
edit: while Star Wars may be the movie many consider to be no higher than their 2nd favorite in the franchise, it also is a COMPLETE movie. It doesn't matter that Darth Vader clearly survives, his death wasn't the goal, the Death Star's destruction was. And the story as it's told, one would have any reason to believe that dealt a big enough blow to the empire from which they couldn't really recover.
24:01 "Hung upside down three times in Empire..."God,I never saw that,perceptive eye,I wonder what it means?Christian Martyrdom??
15:05 Somehow I always knew.
Is this the original channel or is this stolen from somewhere else?
He says that "this is a reveal at the midpoint for the villain." However, earlier in the movie when they spot the rebels on Hoth, Vader says, "That is the system and I'm sure Skywalker is with them". Unless Vader couldnt make the connection between the quite uncommon last name then I don't think this is a reveal. Not to be too nitpicky lol
The Original Empire Strikes Back is a near prefect movie. The 1980 version should be preserved. Irvin Kershner's cut deserves to be seen the world over. And not just as a bootleg fan project. Lucasfilm should release a restored and remastered official version. On Blu Ray, 4K and digital. Mark Hamill also should get his own Disney plus Star wars series about Luke. A Jedi Academy series would be fantastic. Getting to see Luke as a Jedi Master after Return of the Jedi is what i always wanted.
But Luke isn’t pure when it comes to politics and the Empire at all. In Obi-Wan’s hut, he says “It’s not that I like the Empire, I hate it, but there’s nothing I can do about it right now”.
You're wrong about Rocky. The character does not end where he started. He starts as a perceived bum boxer, with little respect, a loner who earns money working for a loan shark. He's a nobody. After 'going the distance' with the greatest Heavyweight champion of all time and the most famous, he earns respect and during this journey wins the love of Adrian. That's all he wanted was the love of this woman and respect. Yes, he's still in Philidelphia, he didn't become a millionaire and is still the Rocky character. But he's earned the respect of people who thought he was a joke like Apollo Creed, Mickey, the people of Philly, the Media and has a lot more self worth because of this. For that moment he shocked the world and became a somebody.
26:30 Are you talking about SpiderMan?!?!?
Or Ironclad IronLad...
Or both of them competing to be the best "Tony Stark" like r2d2 and c-3p0.
Watching this all I could think about is how The Last Jedi is the polar opposite.
One could think that since they are directors, the quality on the video would be 1080 and not a crappy 720p. Shame.
Wonder what the Russo's think about Disney, Kathleen Kennedy, and Rain Johnson completely fucking over a generation of fans with The Last Jedi. Why does nobody speak out?
Do one of these on the last Jedi guys. Hang on... 2nd thought don't bother.
How not to write a second act.