Ep. 07-39: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY (2016)—A group of unlikely heroes band together on a desperate mission to steal the plans for the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. Led by the fierce and determined Jyn Erso, the rebels face impossible odds in a gritty battle that sets the stage for the events of A New Hope.

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away. Join us as we explore the darker, grounded corners of the Star Wars universe through its gritty prequel. We’ll talk about the film’s impressive effects, its stirring score, and a cast that brings unexpected emotional weight to a familiar saga. Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys joins a ragtag crew on a mission that just might change everything.

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Ep. 02-08: Star Wars (1977)

Episode 02-08 STAR WARS

Darth Vader and the Imperial Forces are holding Princess Leia hostage, in their quest to subdue the rebellion against the Galactic Empire. Luke Skywalker (recruited via Obi-Wan Kenobi) and Han Solo, captain of the Millennium Falcon, team-up with the amiable droid duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the imprisoned princess, assist the Rebel Alliance, and restore freedom and justice to the galaxy.

A long time ago, in a movie theater far, far away, before a gargantuan franchise was born, a sci-fi action flick thrilled not only the young but all ages, all over the world. Join us as we reflect upon first seeing this monumental film during its original theatrical release. Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys take you back to the timeless archetypal story of the hero’s journey, and how a young man from a desolate planet can rise to be a champion. Welcome to Star Wars…

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Ep. 01-24: The Matrix (1999)

Episode 24 “The Matrix”

In 1999, a computer hacker (Neo) discovers that life on Earth may be nothing more than an illusion created to placate us while our life essence is used to fuel domination of the real world. He joins forces with like-minded rebels Morpheus and Trinity in their struggle to overthrow The Matrix.

A modern giant in Sci-Fi cinema, The Matrix (1999)… the visuals, the writing, the world-building, harken back to other milestones like 2001, Star Wars, and Blade Runner. Join us as we discuss the key elements that came together to make such a memorable milestone. Listen as Johnny Has the Keys plugs in and takes you deep into the inner-workings of The Matrix.

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Ep. 01-07: Random Musings

Episode 7 “Random Musings”

This was our first free-form discussion with a loose itinerary that we were blind to… meaning neither of us knew what the other had on our lists to discuss. We thought this would be fun, just to see where we could go without a MAIN TOPIC. So, we bounce around in the familiar territories of both genres (in various mediums) without diving too deeply into any piece. The result we feel was refreshing, fun, and worthy of revisiting for occasional future episodes. We hope you will feel the same.

Topics include… Overwhelming streaming-platform variety, Cargo, Altered Carbon, AI, Harlan Ellison, The Dark Tower, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Castle Rock, Stephen King’s Universe, Pet Sematary, The Alienist, Noah Hawley (creator of Legion and Fargo), Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, The Ritual, Annihilation, the new Halloween film, Thor: Ragnarok, The Incredibles 2, Pixar, and Disney World.