Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

This week we're all enjoying The Empire Strikes Back - Dave's favourite Star Wars film. Rob's favourite Star Wars film. Not Nath's though, but he does still like it. You could describe Empire as the beginning of Star Wars as a 'franchise' - it's a film brimming with confidence, with characters hitting their stride (Darth Vader is definitely evil now and C3PO is a bit nicer) and with ships and set-pieces that would make excellent toys. Then there's that bit - one of the most famous twists in cinema history, a moment that ignited spoiler culture as we know it. Let's dive in!

We'll be watching the original Star Wars trilogy followed by the prequel trilogy, all through December and January. Dates are below!

Star Wars: An Intro - 8/12/25

Bonus - Star Wars Games - 10/12/25

A New Hope - 15/12/25

Empire Strikes Back - 22/12/25

Mail Bag End 2 - 24/12/25

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