Eye Open Podcast

Movie Stats Directed By: Ridley Scott Produced By: Gordon Carroll, David Giler, and Walter Hill Written By: Dan O'Bannon Starring: Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt, Ian Holm, and Yaphet Kotto Studio: Brandywine Productions Rating: R Release Date: May 25, 1979 Run Time: 117 Minutes Budget: $11 Million Box Office: $104,931,801 Plot: When commercial towing vehicle Nostromo, heading back to Earth, intercepts an SOS signal from a nearby planet, the crew are under obligation to investigate. After a bad landing on the planet, some crew members leave the ship to explore the area. At the same time as they discover a hive colony of some unknown creature, the ship's computer deciphers the message to be a warning, not a call for help. When one of the eggs is disturbed, the crew do not realize the danger they are in. The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews Ridley Scott's “Alien” (1979) starring Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt, Ian Holm, and Yaphet Kotto. What happens when the hosts discuss this space horror classic? Is there some things that no one has ever thought of in the ideology of the Alien series? Is this a good transition movie or a great stand-alone classic? Fun facts and discussions in this episode. Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: Bucket / Husky: Bucket / Farm: Bucket / Sars: Large Episode: S2E23 Episode Run Time: 118 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE

Movie Stats Directed By: Richard Donner Produced By: Richard Donner and Joel Silver Written By: Shane Black Starring: Mel Gibson and Danny Glover Studio: Silver Pictures Rating: R Release Date: March 6, 1987 Run Time: 110 Minutes Budget: $15 Million Box Office: $120,207,127 Plot: Martin Riggs is an L.A. cop with suicidal tendencies and Roger Murtaugh is the unlucky police officer with whom Riggs is assigned. Together they uncover a huge drug-smuggling operation, and as their success rate grows so does their friendship. The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews Richard Donner's “Lethal Weapon” (1987) starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. What happens when the show reviews it's first comedy-action-cop series? Can this film stand alone as a great movie of this nature? How is the chemistry between Gibson and Glover? Does this film bring a new template of cop movies to cinema? Or is the dark aspects of this film really unnerving? Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: Medium / Husky: Medium / Farm: Medium / Tugboat: Medium Episode: S2E19 Episode Run Time: 67 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE

Movie Stats Directed By: Peter Jackson Produced By: Peter Jackson, Barrie M. Osborne, and Fran Walsh Written By: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Andy Serkis, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, Liv Tyler, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, John Rhys-Davies, Orlando Bloom, David Wenham, Bernard Hill, Miranda Otto, John Noble, Brad Dourif, Karl Urban, Sean Bean, and Ian Holm Studio: WingNut Films and The Saul Zaentz Company Rating: PG-13 Release Date: December 17, 2002 Run Time: 200 Minutes Budget: $94 Million Box Office: $1,119,929,521 Plot: While Frodo and Sam continue to approach Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring, unaware of the path Gollum is leading them, the former Fellowship aid Rohan and Gondor in a great battle in the Pelennor Fields, Minas Tirith and the Black Gates as Sauron wages his last war against Middle-Earth. The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews the mega-podcast show of the season with Peter Jackson’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003) starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Andy Serkis, Cate Blanchett, Liv Tyler, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, John Rhys-Davies, Orlando Bloom, David Wenham, Bernard Hill, Miranda Otto, John Noble, Brad Dourif, Karl Urban, Sean Bean, and Ian Holm. It has finally come and the review of Return is out. What happens when this film and the series is rated? How will Farm explain the birds and the ideology of the film? Is this film a give-me from the Academy? Is there only one Return (Star Wars)? Tune in to find out. Plus what happens with the 18 different endings? This and much more. And what happens when this series comes to a close? Must listen to (Making fun of the numerous endings in this film by the way). Popcorn Rating The Sock: Small / Husky: Small / Farm: Bucket / Tugboat: Medium Episode: S2E18 Episode Run Time: 87 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE

Movie Stats Directed By: Peter Jackson Produced By: Peter Jackson, Barrie M. Osborne, and Fran Walsh Written By: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Stephen Sinclair, and Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Andy Serkis, Cate Blanchett, Liv Tyler, John Rhys-Davies, Orlando Bloom, Bernard Hill, Christopher Lee, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Hugo Weaving, Miranda Otto, Karl Urban, David Wenham, Brad Dourif, Sala Baker, and Sean Bean Studio: WingNut Films and The Saul Zaentz Company Rating: PG-13 Release Date: December 18, 2002 Run Time: 179 Minutes Budget: $94 Million Box Office: $926,047,111 Plot: Sauron's forces increase. His allies grow. The Ringwraiths return in an even more frightening form. Saruman's army of Uruk Hai is ready to launch an assault against Aragorn and the people of Rohan. Yet, the Fellowship is broken and Boromir is dead. For the little hope that is left, Frodo and Sam march on into Mordor, unprotected. A number of new allies join with Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas, Pippin and Merry. And they must defend Rohan and attack Isengard. Yet, while all this is going on, Sauron's troops mass toward the City of Gondor, for the War of the Ring is about to begin. The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews the mega-podcast show of the season with Peter Jackson’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” (2002) starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Andy Serkis, Cate Blanchett, Liv Tyler, John Rhys-Davies, Orlando Bloom, Bernard Hill, Christopher Lee, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Hugo Weaving, Miranda Otto, Karl Urban, David Wenham, Brad Dourif, Sala Baker, and Sean Bean. What happens after coming off the near perfect rating of Fellowship of the Ring? Is this more epic? Or does the flip-flopping of the storyline really annoying? Is there anything worth investing time to watch this film? Plus one of the hosts dresses up like a character from Star Wars just to make a point. Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: Small / Husky: Small / Farm: Bucket / Kayla: Large Episode: S2E17 Episode Run Time: 87 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE

Movie Stats Directed By: Peter Jackson Produced By: Peter Jackson, Barrie M. Osborne, Tim Sanders, and Fran Walsh Written By: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchette, John Rhys-Davies, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Sean Bean, Ian Holm, and Andy Serkis Studio: WingNut Films and The Saul Zaentz Company Rating: PG-13 Release Date: December 19, 2001 Run Time: 178 Minutes Budget: $93 Million Box Office: $871,530,324 Plot: An ancient Ring thought lost for centuries has been found, and through a strange twist in fate has been given to a small Hobbit named Frodo. When Gandalf discovers the Ring is in fact the One Ring of the Dark Lord Sauron, Frodo must make an epic quest to the Cracks of Doom in order to destroy it! However he does not go alone. He is joined by Gandalf, Legolas the elf, Gimli the Dwarf, Aragorn, Boromir and his three Hobbit friends Merry, Pippin and Samwise. Through mountains, snow, darkness, forests, rivers and plains, facing evil and danger at every corner the Fellowship of the Ring must go. Their quest to destroy the One Ring is the only hope for the end of the Dark Lords reign. The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews the mega-podcast show of the season with Peter Jackson's “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” (2001) starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchette, John Rhys-Davies, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Sean Bean, Ian Holm, and Andy Serkis. What happens when hosts fight over The Lord of the Rings series vs. Star Wars series? What series rules them all? Can it be possible on of the Star Wars fans gives this movie a bucket? Is this movie the ultimate nerd-gasm? Or does the death of a character take away any luster for the film? What is better: the books or the movies? Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: Large / Husky: Bucket / Farm: Bucket / Chuck: Large Episode: S2E16 Episode Run Time: 111 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE

Movie Stats Directed By: Sylvester Stallone Produced By: Charles Winkler, Billy Chartoff, David Winkler, and Kevin King Written By: Sylvester Stallone Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Burt Young, Antonio Tarver, Milo Ventimiglia, Geraldine Hughes, Tony Burton, James Francis Kelly III, and Lou DiBella Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Columbia Pictures, Revolution Studios, and Rogue Marble Rating: PG Release Date: December 20, 2006 Run Time: 100 Minutes Budget: $24 Million Box Office: $155,721,132 Plot: When he loses a highly publicized virtual boxing match to ex-champ Rocky Balboa, reigning heavyweight titleholder Mason Dixon retaliates by challenging the Itallian Stallion to a nationally televised, 10-round exhibition bout. To the surprise of his son and friends, Rocky agrees to come out of retirement and face an opponent who's faster, stronger and thirty years his junior. With the odds stacked firmly against him, Rocky takes on Dixon in what will become the greatest fight in boxing history, a hard-hitting, action-packed battle of the ages. The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews Sylvester Stallone’s “Rocky Balboa” (1979) starring Sylvester Stallone, Burt Young, Antonio Tarver, Milo Ventimiglia, Geraldine Hughes, Tony Burton, James Francis Kelly III, and Lou DiBella. What happens in this final episode for the Rocky series? Does the years of passing let the audience appreciate this movie more? Or does this just another way to make money off a Stallone movie from the 70/80's? Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: Large / Husky: Large / Farm: Large / Chuck: Large Episode: S2E15 Episode Run Time: 59 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE

Movie Stats Directed By: Sylvester Stallone Produced By: Robert Chartoff and Irwin Winkler Written By: Sylvester Stallone Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Mr. T, Carl Weathers, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Burgess Meredith, Tony Burton, and Hulk Hogan Studio: United Artists Rating: PG Release Date: May 28, 1982 Run Time: 100 Minutes Budget: $17 Million Box Office: $270,000,000 Plot: Boxer Rocky Balboa enjoys the wealth he has as world-champion. He only fights against opponents "hand-picked" by his manager Mickey Goldmill. Then he is challenged by the arrogant Clubber Lang. Rocky accepts the challenge to prove once more that there is only one world-champion. But Lang wins and becomes the new champion. Nobody believes in Rocky anymore, except for one man: former world-champion Apollo Creed. As Creed tries to stimulate his fighting spirit and get Rocky back in top-form, it is now up to Rocky to get his edge back. The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews Sylvester Stallone’s “Rocky III” (1979) starring Sylvester Stallone, Mr. T, Carl Weathers, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Burgess Meredith, Tony Burton, and Hulk Hogan. What happens when the likes of Clubber Lang give Rock a run for his money? Does the "fall down and rise up" plot a nice change of pace? Or does the fight with Thunderlips bring this movie series to a screeching halt? Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: Large / Husky: Bucket / Farm: Large / Chuck: Bucket Episode: S2E12 Episode Run Time: 47 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE

Movie Stats Directed By: Sylvester Stallone Produced By: Robert Chartoff and Irwin Winkler Written By: Sylvester Stallone Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith, and Tony Burton Studio: None Rating: PG Release Date: June 15, 1979 Run Time: 119 Minutes Budget: $7 Million Box Office: $200,182,160 Plot: Rocky Balboa is a little-known boxer who was given a shot at the heavyweight champ, Apollo Creed. Having done much better than anyone expected, Creed demands a rematch, embarrassed by his inability to dominate the "amateur" Balboa. The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews Sylvester Stallone's "Rocky II" (1979) starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith, and Tony Burton. What happens coming off the perfect rating of a Bucket for Rocky? Is this what we were waiting for? Does it hit home for some of the hosts? Does this fight better than the original? Do we get better acting out of everyone? Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: Bucket / Husky: Bucket / Farm: Large / Chuck: Medium Episode: S2E11 Episode Run Time: 63 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE

Movie Stats Directed By: Don Mancini Produced By: David Kirschner Written By: Don Mancini Starring: Jennifer Tilly, Brad Dourif, Billy Boyd, Redman, Hannah Spearritt, Steve Lawton, and John Waters Studio: None Rating: R Release Date: November 12, 2004 Run Time: 87 Minutes Budget: $12 Million Box Office: $24,829,644 Plot:The killer doll is back! Glen, the orphan doll offspring of the irrepressible devilish-doll-come-to-life Chucky and his equally twisted bride Tiffany. When production starts on a movie detailing the urban legend of his parents' lethal exploits, Glen heads for Hollywood where he brings his bloodthirsty parents back from the dead. The family dynamics are far from perfect as Chucky and Tiffany go Hollywood and get rolling on a new spree of murderous mayhem; much to gentle Glen's horror. Chucky can't believe that his child doesn't want to walk in his murdering footsteps, and star-struck Tiffany can't believe that the movie will star her favorite actress, Jennifer Tilly, who soon becomes an unwitting hostess to this new family in more ways than one. The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews Don Mancini's “Child’s Play 3” (1991) starring Jennifer Tilly, Brad Dourif, Billy Boyd, Redman, Hannah Spearritt, Steve Lawton, and John Waters. What happens when this series decides to start and spoof itself? Is this the best route for a horror series of this caliber? Is there a problem with the storyline? Can Glen continue the legacy of Chucky? Or does the funny moments fall up short? This and more plus the series wrap-up. Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: Large / Husky: Large / Farm: Medium / Chuck: Large / Ed: Bucket Series Rating The Sock: Small / Husky: Medium / Farm: Medium / Chuck: Large / Ed: Bucket Episode: S2E8 Episode Run Time: 81 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE

Movie Stats Directed By: John Lafia Produced By: David Kirschner and Robert Latham Brown Written By: Don Mancini Starring: Alex Vincent, Jenny Agutter, Gerrit Graham, Christine Elise, and Brad Dourif Studio: None Rating: R Release Date: November 9, 1990 Run Time: 84 Minutes Budget: $13 Million Box Office: $35,763,605 Plot: Andy Barclay has been placed in a foster home after the tragic events of the first film, since his mother was committed. In an attempt to save their reputation, the manufacturers of Chucky reconstruct the killer doll, to prove to the public that nothing was wrong with it in the first place. In doing so, they also bring the soul of serial killer Charles Lee Ray back to life. As Chucky tries to locate Andy, the body count rises. Will Andy be able to escape, or will Chucky succeed in possessing his body? The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews John Lafia's "Child's Play 2" (1990) starring Alex Vincent, Jenny Agutter, Gerrit Graham, Christine Elise, and Brad Dourif. What happens after coming off the original film that began the killer doll slasher craze? Is it possible that this one is better? Is the final scene the best we get for the rest of this franchise? Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: Large / Husky: Large / Farm: Large / Chuck: Large Episode: S2E6 Episode Run Time: 58 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE

Movie Stats Directed By: Tom Holland Produced By: David Kirschner Written By: Don Mancini, John Lafia, and Tom Holland Starring: Catherine Hicks, Chris Sarandon, Brad Dourif, and Alex Vincent Studio: None Rating: R Release Date: November 9, 1988 Run Time: 88 Minutes Budget: $9 Million Box Office: $44,196,684 Plot: When Charles Lee Ray needs to get quick escape from cop Mike Norris, he takes his soul and buries it into playful, seemingly good guy doll Chucky. Little does he know a little boy by the name of Andy Barclay will be the new owner of him soon-to-come. Charles confides in Andy while he commits numerous murders. Once the adults accept Andy's story as truth, it's too late. The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews Tom Holland “Child's Play” (1988) starring Catherine Hicks, Chris Sarandon, Brad Dourif, and Alex Vincent. What happens when the show reviews its first horror series since Season I? Does Chucky fall in the ranks with some of the great slashers like Freddy, Jason, or Michael? Or does this experimental new slasher not pose a threat yet? Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: Medium / Husky: Medium /Farm: Medium / Chuck: Large / Ed: Large Episode: S2E5 Episode Run Time: 81 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE

Movie Stats Directed By: Steven Spielberg Produced By: Frank Marshall, George Lucas, and Kathleen Kennedy Written By: David Koepp Starring: Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Ray Winstone, John Hurt, and Jim Broadbent Studio: Lucasfilm Rating: PG Release Date: May 22, 2008 Run Time: 121 Minutes Budget: $185 Million Box Office: $786,636,033 Plot: During the Cold War, Soviet agents watch Professor Henry Jones when a young man brings him a coded message from an aged, demented colleague, Henry Oxley. Led by the brilliant Irina Spalko, the Soviets tail Jones and the young man, Mutt, to Peru. With Oxley's code, they find a legendary skull made of a single piece of quartz. If Jones can deliver the skull to its rightful place, all may be well; but if Irina takes it to its origin, she'll gain powers that could endanger the West. Aging professor and young buck join forces with a woman from Jones's past to face the dangers of the jungle, Russia, and the supernatural. The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews Steven Spielberg’s “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” (1989) starring Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Ray Winstone, John Hurt, and Jim Broadbent. What happens after nearly 20 years after the last film in the franchise with The Last Crusade? Does Lucas and Spielberg once again team up for one last hoorah? Or does this film just further the assumption that both of them are outdated and destroyed like this film? What do the hosts think of substituting Sean Connery with Shia LaBeouf? Is the best thing about this movie the gofers? Is their anything redeemable in any category of this film? Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: Bucket / Husky: No Bag / Farm: Bucket / Chuck: Large Series Rating The Sock: Bucket / Husky: Large / Farm: Bucket / Chuck: Bucket Episode: S2E3 Episode Run Time: 79 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE

Movie Stats Directed By: Steven Spielberg Produced By: Robert Watts Written By: William Huyck and Gloria Katz Starring: Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw, Jonathan Ke Quan, Amrish Puri, Roshan Seth, and Philip Stone Studio: Lucasfilm Rating: PG Release Date: May 23, 1984 Run Time: 118 Minutes Budget: $28.17 Million Box Office: $333,107,271 Plot: Set in 1935, a professor, archaeologist, and legendary hero by the name of Indiana Jones is back in action in his newest adventure. But this time he teams up with a night club singer named Wilhelmina "Willie" Scott and a twelve-year-old boy named Short Round. They end up in an Indian small distressed village, where the people believe that evil spirits have taken all their children away after a sacred precious stone was stolen. They also discovered the great mysterious terror surrounding a booby-trapped temple known as the Temple of Doom. Thuggee is beginning to attempt to rise once more, believing that with the power of all five Sankara stones they can rule the world. Now, it's all up to Indiana to put an end to the Thuggee campaign, rescue the lost children, win the girl and conquer the Temple of Doom. The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews Steven Spielberg's "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" (1984) starring Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw, Jonathan Ke Quan, Amrish Puri, Roshan Seth, and Philip Stone. What happens to the legacy of Indiana Jones in this new adventure? Can this be better than Raiders of the Lost Ark? Or does it fail to deliver where the original exceeded? Plus a special guest makes an appearance. Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: Medium / Husky: Large / Farm: Medium / Ed: Medium Episode: S2E1 Episode Run Time: 85 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE

Movie Stats Directed By: Richard Marquand Produced By: Howard Kazanjinan Written By: Lawrence Kasdan and George Lucas Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Ian McDiarmid, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, and Frank Oz Studio: Lucasfilm Rating: PG Release Date: May 25, 1983 Run Time: 136 Minutes Budget: $32.5 Million Box Office: $475,106,177 Plot: The Empire is more than halfway through construction of a new Death Star - almost twice as big, but more than twice as powerful. When completed, it will spell certain doom for Luke Skywalker and the Rebels. Han Solo is a prisoner of crime lord Jabba the Hutt, and Princess Leia soon finds herself in the gangster's hands. Luke Skywalker, aided by C-3PO and R2-D2, makes his way into Jabba's palace, hoping to secure his friends' freedom. But the Hutt has no intention of doing so and tries to kill them all. After escaping from Jabba and the sands of Tatooine, they regroup with the Rebel fleet, which is massing for an attack against the new satellite battle station at Endor. Lando Calrissian is pressed into action to lead the Rebel fighter attack, while Han is put in charge of a group of soldiers to take out the shield generator protecting the Death Star. However, Luke surrenders to Vader's soldiers on Endor, and is taken in front of Vader's master - the Galactic Emperor - on the Death Star for final corruption to the Dark Side of the Force. The fleet of Imperial Star Destroyers ambushes the Rebels, cutting them off. Worse, the new Death Star begins turning its giant laser on the Rebel carriers. It appears that nothing will stop the Empire's triumph - unless things start to change quickly. The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews Richard Marquand "Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi" (1983) starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Ian McDiarmid, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, and Frank Oz. What happens after coming off the perfect rating for Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back? Can this be the darkest film in the original trilogy? Or does this fall apart with the introduction of the Ewoks? Can it be possible that the hosts enjoy the Ewoks? Or does this movie become a repetition of itself? How will the hosts rank all the movies in the series wrap-up? Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: Bucket / Husky: Large /Vito: Bucket Episode: S4E34 Episode Run Time: 82 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE

Movie Stats Directed By: Irvin Kershner Produced By: Gary Kurtz Written By: Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, and Frank Oz Studio: Lucasfilm Rating: PG Release Date: May 21, 1980 Run Time: 129 Minutes Budget: $32 Million Box Office: $538,375,067 Plot: Fleeing the evil Galactic Empire, the Rebels abandon their new base in an assault with the Imperial AT-AT walkers on the ice world of Hoth. Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca and the droid C-3PO escape in the Millennium Falcon, but are later captured by Darth Vader on Bespin. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker and the droid R2-D2 follows Obi-Wan Kenobi's posthumous command, and receives Jedi training from Master Yoda on the swamp world of Dagobah. Will Skywalker manage to rescue his friends from the Dark Lord? The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews Irvin Kershner's "Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back" (1980) starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, and Frank Oz. Does this movie follow the trend of not being as good as the original? Or is this the greatest film of all time for some of our hosts. Is this movie too perfect to review? Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: Bucket / Husky: Bucket / Red: Bucket / Vito: Bucket Episode: S4E33 Episode Run Time: 71 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE