The Blockade Runner Podcast
@blockaderunner.bsky.social
Star Wars podcast since 2015 out of Rockford, IL and Denver, CO.
This is heartbreaking.
I’ll never forget reading my first Insider at a Barnes and Noble in the mid-90s. I couldn’t believe it existed and I poured over many issues in the years to follow.
I’ll never forget reading my first Insider at a Barnes and Noble in the mid-90s. I couldn’t believe it existed and I poured over many issues in the years to follow.
www.starwars.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
This is heartbreaking.
I’ll never forget reading my first Insider at a Barnes and Noble in the mid-90s. I couldn’t believe it existed and I poured over many issues in the years to follow.
I’ll never forget reading my first Insider at a Barnes and Noble in the mid-90s. I couldn’t believe it existed and I poured over many issues in the years to follow.
We’re rewatching all of Stranger Things in anticipation of the last season and I would recommend anyone worried about Shawn Levy directing a Star Wars film to go watch the final 15 minutes or so of S4 E4.
Shots, acting, edits, pacing, soundtrack are all unbelievable.
Shots, acting, edits, pacing, soundtrack are all unbelievable.
November 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We’re rewatching all of Stranger Things in anticipation of the last season and I would recommend anyone worried about Shawn Levy directing a Star Wars film to go watch the final 15 minutes or so of S4 E4.
Shots, acting, edits, pacing, soundtrack are all unbelievable.
Shots, acting, edits, pacing, soundtrack are all unbelievable.
NW one of the best movies ever which happens to feature sfx by the great Richard Edlund.
October 25, 2025 at 2:11 AM
NW one of the best movies ever which happens to feature sfx by the great Richard Edlund.
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I’ve got a mega-book about the creation of Darth Vader in all his forms coming in April.
It’s GARGANTUAN. Goes deep on all the personal stories of his creators that made him the icon he is.
(If Darth Vader is trending for an ugly reason, why not make some good out of it?)
Pre-order here.👇 🙏
It’s GARGANTUAN. Goes deep on all the personal stories of his creators that made him the icon he is.
(If Darth Vader is trending for an ugly reason, why not make some good out of it?)
Pre-order here.👇 🙏
Star Wars Icons: Darth Vader
No Star Wars character has made a bigger impact on pop culture than Darth Vader. Since debuting in the original 1977 Star Wars film, Darth Vader continues to be one of the most iconic and enduring elements throughout the saga. Star Wars Icons: Darth Vader covers the character’s journey, from his genesis in George Lucas
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October 22, 2025 at 3:20 AM
I’ve got a mega-book about the creation of Darth Vader in all his forms coming in April.
It’s GARGANTUAN. Goes deep on all the personal stories of his creators that made him the icon he is.
(If Darth Vader is trending for an ugly reason, why not make some good out of it?)
Pre-order here.👇 🙏
It’s GARGANTUAN. Goes deep on all the personal stories of his creators that made him the icon he is.
(If Darth Vader is trending for an ugly reason, why not make some good out of it?)
Pre-order here.👇 🙏
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"The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear." - Karis Nemik
October 1, 2025 at 12:25 PM
"The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear." - Karis Nemik
Not thrilled to read this news considering the implications for his Star Wars film.
James Mangold Signs Overall Film Deal With Paramount
The deal comes after the studio this summer acquired Mangold's high-profile biker thriller project with Timothée Chalamet attached to star.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
October 1, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Not thrilled to read this news considering the implications for his Star Wars film.
There are few things more guaranteed to irritate me than when a video game or pop culture podcast brings up Star Wars.
It’s happening right now on the one that I’m listening to atm and it’s supremely annoying.
Anyone can talk about Star Wars, so it’s sorta gatekeepy of me, I know, but…
It’s happening right now on the one that I’m listening to atm and it’s supremely annoying.
Anyone can talk about Star Wars, so it’s sorta gatekeepy of me, I know, but…
September 29, 2025 at 11:31 AM
There are few things more guaranteed to irritate me than when a video game or pop culture podcast brings up Star Wars.
It’s happening right now on the one that I’m listening to atm and it’s supremely annoying.
Anyone can talk about Star Wars, so it’s sorta gatekeepy of me, I know, but…
It’s happening right now on the one that I’m listening to atm and it’s supremely annoying.
Anyone can talk about Star Wars, so it’s sorta gatekeepy of me, I know, but…
Which film reminds you most of your childhood? 🎥
September 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Which film reminds you most of your childhood? 🎥
I love classic Hollywood stuff and so on one level I appreciate what the poster is shooting for.
But that look has been done to death in a million very corny, low quality designs. Looks generic here.
Hopefully the film can better capture that spirt they're going for with the poster.
But that look has been done to death in a million very corny, low quality designs. Looks generic here.
Hopefully the film can better capture that spirt they're going for with the poster.
September 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I love classic Hollywood stuff and so on one level I appreciate what the poster is shooting for.
But that look has been done to death in a million very corny, low quality designs. Looks generic here.
Hopefully the film can better capture that spirt they're going for with the poster.
But that look has been done to death in a million very corny, low quality designs. Looks generic here.
Hopefully the film can better capture that spirt they're going for with the poster.
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My second book, The STAR WARS ENCYCLOPEDIA OF STARFIGHTERS AND OTHER VEHICLES was published today, from @dkbooks.bsky.social .
It’s always a crazy feeling to see my name *anywhere* close to the #StarWars logo … and this time it’s very, very close. Insane. Thank you.
It’s always a crazy feeling to see my name *anywhere* close to the #StarWars logo … and this time it’s very, very close. Insane. Thank you.
September 17, 2025 at 2:29 AM
My second book, The STAR WARS ENCYCLOPEDIA OF STARFIGHTERS AND OTHER VEHICLES was published today, from @dkbooks.bsky.social .
It’s always a crazy feeling to see my name *anywhere* close to the #StarWars logo … and this time it’s very, very close. Insane. Thank you.
It’s always a crazy feeling to see my name *anywhere* close to the #StarWars logo … and this time it’s very, very close. Insane. Thank you.
Great new song from the great band The Beths called "Ark of the Covenant."
Not really about Raiders (though surely nodding to it), but I still get a little burst of joy every time she sings the phrase "ark of the covenant."
Not really about Raiders (though surely nodding to it), but I still get a little burst of joy every time she sings the phrase "ark of the covenant."
Ark of the Covenant by The Beths on Apple Music
Song · 2025 · Duration 4:22
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September 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Great new song from the great band The Beths called "Ark of the Covenant."
Not really about Raiders (though surely nodding to it), but I still get a little burst of joy every time she sings the phrase "ark of the covenant."
Not really about Raiders (though surely nodding to it), but I still get a little burst of joy every time she sings the phrase "ark of the covenant."
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The bad guys won, over and over again.
(Seems like that’s always how it goes, right?)
But the Emmys made this cathartic—even if Nate Bargatze’s ticking clock upstaged everything.
Here’s my full run-down of Emmys 2025 at Esquire:
(Seems like that’s always how it goes, right?)
But the Emmys made this cathartic—even if Nate Bargatze’s ticking clock upstaged everything.
Here’s my full run-down of Emmys 2025 at Esquire:
The Emmys Honored Monsters, Psychopaths, and Egomaniacs. Somehow, It Felt Good.
And host Nate Bargatze's awkward charity contest (unintentionally) spoofed the innate narcissism at the heart of all awards ceremonies.
www.esquire.com
September 15, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The bad guys won, over and over again.
(Seems like that’s always how it goes, right?)
But the Emmys made this cathartic—even if Nate Bargatze’s ticking clock upstaged everything.
Here’s my full run-down of Emmys 2025 at Esquire:
(Seems like that’s always how it goes, right?)
But the Emmys made this cathartic—even if Nate Bargatze’s ticking clock upstaged everything.
Here’s my full run-down of Emmys 2025 at Esquire:
My Top 10 Best Movies of the 1980s
1. Empire Strikes Back
2. Raiders of the Lost Ark
3. Nightmare on Elm Street
4. Ghostbusters
5. Batman
6. The Breakfast Club
7. Return of the Jedi
8. Halloween 4
9. Cocktail
10. The Monster Squad
(Favorites, not necessarily in order)
1. Empire Strikes Back
2. Raiders of the Lost Ark
3. Nightmare on Elm Street
4. Ghostbusters
5. Batman
6. The Breakfast Club
7. Return of the Jedi
8. Halloween 4
9. Cocktail
10. The Monster Squad
(Favorites, not necessarily in order)
My Top 10 Best Movies of the 1980s
1. Return of the Jedi
2. Raiders of the Lost Ark
3. The Empire Strikes Back
4. Last Crusade
5. Ghostbusters
6. Temple of Doom
7. Batman
8. Willow
9. Ghostbusters II
10. E.T.
Honorable Mentions: Witness, Fatal Attraction, The Little Mermaid
1. Return of the Jedi
2. Raiders of the Lost Ark
3. The Empire Strikes Back
4. Last Crusade
5. Ghostbusters
6. Temple of Doom
7. Batman
8. Willow
9. Ghostbusters II
10. E.T.
Honorable Mentions: Witness, Fatal Attraction, The Little Mermaid
My Top 10 Best Movies of the 1980s
The Empire Strikes Back
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Wrath Of Khan
Spaceballs
Major League
Willow
Return of the Jedi
The Last Crusade
Batman
Ghostbusters
Honorable Mentions: Temple Of Doom & Search For Spock
The Empire Strikes Back
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Wrath Of Khan
Spaceballs
Major League
Willow
Return of the Jedi
The Last Crusade
Batman
Ghostbusters
Honorable Mentions: Temple Of Doom & Search For Spock
September 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
My Top 10 Best Movies of the 1980s
1. Empire Strikes Back
2. Raiders of the Lost Ark
3. Nightmare on Elm Street
4. Ghostbusters
5. Batman
6. The Breakfast Club
7. Return of the Jedi
8. Halloween 4
9. Cocktail
10. The Monster Squad
(Favorites, not necessarily in order)
1. Empire Strikes Back
2. Raiders of the Lost Ark
3. Nightmare on Elm Street
4. Ghostbusters
5. Batman
6. The Breakfast Club
7. Return of the Jedi
8. Halloween 4
9. Cocktail
10. The Monster Squad
(Favorites, not necessarily in order)
I’ll be seeing the greatest rock band of my generation in 6 days. Here’s Ewan talking about his experiences with them and how he was obsessed with them “like a teenager” in the 90s.
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August 22, 2025 at 10:19 PM
I’ll be seeing the greatest rock band of my generation in 6 days. Here’s Ewan talking about his experiences with them and how he was obsessed with them “like a teenager” in the 90s.
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Something I like about the sequel trilogy is that I love watching all three movies.
Also when Han says “Tasu Leech…good to see you!”
Also when Han says “Tasu Leech…good to see you!”
Star Wars Sequel Trilogy is 10 years old, say something you like about it
I like when Unkar Plutt gives Rey “one quarter portion”
I like when Unkar Plutt gives Rey “one quarter portion”
August 12, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Something I like about the sequel trilogy is that I love watching all three movies.
Also when Han says “Tasu Leech…good to see you!”
Also when Han says “Tasu Leech…good to see you!”
Such a classy comment from Harrison Ford here about the wonderful and inspirational Michael J. Fox:
Full interview is really great:
variety.com/2025/tv/feat...
Full interview is really great:
variety.com/2025/tv/feat...
July 31, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Such a classy comment from Harrison Ford here about the wonderful and inspirational Michael J. Fox:
Full interview is really great:
variety.com/2025/tv/feat...
Full interview is really great:
variety.com/2025/tv/feat...
Cannot wait.
As far as Star Wars goes, one thing that struck me in Anthony’s piece is the idea that Del Toro would rather not make a movie than have to make it with compromises. I would have *loved* seeing his Jabba film, but makes sense that it didn’t ultimately work out.
As far as Star Wars goes, one thing that struck me in Anthony’s piece is the idea that Del Toro would rather not make a movie than have to make it with compromises. I would have *loved* seeing his Jabba film, but makes sense that it didn’t ultimately work out.
A Day in the Unnatural Life of Guillermo del Toro's #Frankenstein.
Oscar Isaac pieces together Jacob Elordi’s undead being in an operatic monster movie steeped in faith, fear and fatherhood.
10 new images via @vanityfair.com.
@realgdt.bsky.social #filmsky
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Oscar Isaac pieces together Jacob Elordi’s undead being in an operatic monster movie steeped in faith, fear and fatherhood.
10 new images via @vanityfair.com.
@realgdt.bsky.social #filmsky
www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/st...
Behold the Creature: Introducing Jacob Elordi as Frankenstein’s Monster
Elordi, Oscar Isaac, and Guillermo del Toro open up about their take on 'Frankenstein,' an operatic monster movie steeped in faith, fear, and fatherhood.
www.vanityfair.com
July 28, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Cannot wait.
As far as Star Wars goes, one thing that struck me in Anthony’s piece is the idea that Del Toro would rather not make a movie than have to make it with compromises. I would have *loved* seeing his Jabba film, but makes sense that it didn’t ultimately work out.
As far as Star Wars goes, one thing that struck me in Anthony’s piece is the idea that Del Toro would rather not make a movie than have to make it with compromises. I would have *loved* seeing his Jabba film, but makes sense that it didn’t ultimately work out.
I wasn’t expecting to like this very much but Gareth made a pretty fun monster movie.
boxd.it/avEGOV
boxd.it/avEGOV
A ★★★ review of Jurassic World Rebirth (2025)
I was hoping this would be a dumb but fun monster movie and it was. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it; the plot was ridiculous but the characters were likable (or unlikable) enough and the set ...
boxd.it
July 28, 2025 at 3:07 AM
I wasn’t expecting to like this very much but Gareth made a pretty fun monster movie.
boxd.it/avEGOV
boxd.it/avEGOV
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Ozzy on The Phantom Menace at the MTV premiere in 1999
July 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Ozzy on The Phantom Menace at the MTV premiere in 1999
I have some cool Star Wars figures, but I think this (and his accompanying brothers) has to be the best and most screen accurate figure I own.
July 18, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I have some cool Star Wars figures, but I think this (and his accompanying brothers) has to be the best and most screen accurate figure I own.
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The right-wing backlash against #Superman has happened before.
Here’s my @vanityfair.com report w/ the full history —starting with April 1940, when the official SS newspaper attacked the comic book hero & its creators.
Plus, that time Superman fought the KKK…
🔗 www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/st...
Here’s my @vanityfair.com report w/ the full history —starting with April 1940, when the official SS newspaper attacked the comic book hero & its creators.
Plus, that time Superman fought the KKK…
🔗 www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/st...
July 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The right-wing backlash against #Superman has happened before.
Here’s my @vanityfair.com report w/ the full history —starting with April 1940, when the official SS newspaper attacked the comic book hero & its creators.
Plus, that time Superman fought the KKK…
🔗 www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/st...
Here’s my @vanityfair.com report w/ the full history —starting with April 1940, when the official SS newspaper attacked the comic book hero & its creators.
Plus, that time Superman fought the KKK…
🔗 www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/st...
@orionjack.bsky.social Just popped into a shop, Terror Vision, in Chicago that you’d love.
July 11, 2025 at 10:26 PM
@orionjack.bsky.social Just popped into a shop, Terror Vision, in Chicago that you’d love.
Watching Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom tonight and Lonni (Robert Emms) is featured in the opening scene!
July 8, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Watching Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom tonight and Lonni (Robert Emms) is featured in the opening scene!