Going Rogue Going Rogue VI: The Release
Aug 28, 2022
The discussion dives into the tumultuous production of Rogue One, highlighting rushed edits and the sudden departure of its original composer. There’s a fascinating analysis on the political undertones of the film, especially its release coinciding with a controversial election. Tansy explores how Rogue One both reflects and defies genre conventions, while the cameo from Tony Gilroy adds a unique twist. Additionally, the conversation touches on its legacy and the promising direction of the new series, Andor, focusing on the everyday struggles of rebels.
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Culture Wars Targeted Rogue One
- After Trump's election, manufactured claims framed Rogue One as anti-Trump and sparked a failed boycott.
- Bob Iger publicly denied the film made political statements amid internet-fueled conspiracies.
Star Wars As A Political Rorschach
- Star Wars invites many political readings because the Empire and Rebels are non-specific allegories.
- Rogue One foregrounded colonial violence and everyday occupation more directly than previous films.
Colonial Aesthetics And Real Locations
- Filming locations and Jedha's imagery tied Rogue One to real-world colonial and human-rights issues.
- The film's depiction of resource extraction and displacement reads as explicit colonial violence.
