Empire Strikes Back is the Best Star Wars Movie... Right? - Star Wars Marathon

Stole My Line - A Fireside Film Podcast · May 11, 2026 · 25:49

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Is Empire Strikes Back the best Star Wars movie, or does Revenge of the Sith have a case for first place? The boys break down Episode V and its greatness on this installment of their Star Wars marathon.

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Grant Crenshaw - Host
Drew McKinney - Host

Chapters

(00:00) - Intro
(01:02) - What is the Best SW Movie?
(10:48) - George Lucas Purists?
(12:50) - Revisiting Episode V
(15:00) - Luke’s Choice
(17:07) - Yoda & Training
(18:40) - Iconic Moments
(19:45) - All Things Vader
(21:32) - Greatest Plot Twist?
(24:31) - Our Rating
(24:53) - Coming Up & Take a break…

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