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

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Podcast: [Stole My Line - A Fireside Film Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/stole-my-line-a-fireside-film-podcast-7399710)
Published: 2026-05-11T17:00:00+00:00
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Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/40a27f9e/4a7f34d8.mp3
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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. Grant's Letterboxd Drew's Letterboxd Watch this episode on YouTube! Our Team 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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