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‘Skeleton Crew’ is like stepping back in time

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Skeleton Crew takes us to where nostalgia meets the present. Taking on themes from the Goonies, E.T, and other Amblin Studio projects, this show takes Star Wars to a whole other level.


What makes Skeleton Crew different from the other recent Star Wars projects is the tone that it sets. From The Mandalorian to Ahsoka, the tone of these connecting shows has been more serious compared to Skeleton Crew. This show is more up beat and has the same fun aspects as most Amblin films from the 1980’s do: kids from a small town take on a bigger adventure than they could possibly imagine. It feels very similar to the Goonies and E.T, but in the galaxy of Star Wars.


The show features a fun collection of call backs to classic pirate stories such as Treasure Island, Peter Pan, and Pirates of the Caribbean. From the Character SM-33 (Smee) to the sound of whistling taken from the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction from DisneyLand and Walt Disney World, and more, just in the first two episodes!


Even though there are a lot of pop culture references from the past, this show still stands on its own. The characters, the plot, and pop culture references in these first few episodes help set the fun tone for what lies ahead in these next 6 episodes. What was your favorite moment of the series premiere? Let us know in the comments below!

Colin's love of cinema and pop culture began as you might expect... a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... But in all seriousness, from Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Lord of the Rings, Back to the Future, Marvel, DC, Karate Kid, Harry Potter, Disney, and more, Colin loves it! Colin is also one of the founders of the Star Wars Stuff Podcast! Being part of that podcast led him down the path of prop/costume building as well.

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Mix Tape (TV miniseries) – Brings a warm nostalgia when recording songs onto a cassette tape was used to express your feelings.

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From award-winning filmmaker and screenwriter Lucy Gaffy and 13 bestselling crime novels and screenwriter Jo Spain comes a romance drama television miniseries Mix Tape – adapted from a novel of the same name by Jane Sanderson.

The premise of the story takes place in Sheffield (the northern part of England) during 1989 where two teenagers, Alison and Daniel, fall in love. In a time before internet, social media, and cell phones, Daniel records music onto a cassette tape that reflect his feelings, thoughts, which he gives to Alison.

In present time, Daniel and Alison have moved on, both with successful careers and created their separate lives. Daniel appears to be caught in a moment and feels disillusioned with his current marriage. Daniel is tempted to reach out to Alison. Instead of calling or sending her a text, he decides to send her a song from their past that represents the feelings they shared as teenagers.

The Gen-Xers will reminisce those youthful years about early relationships when they hear those 80s songs played in Mix Tape. The first couple of episodes is truly nostalgic for those that grew up in that era and it will provide an opportunity for the newer generation to learn and bestow value to the pioneers of alternative/indie rock – maybe even give them a glimpse of understanding their parents or relatives. The series will also have you thinking the possibilities of “what if” you were to reconnect with your high school sweetheart.

The series stars Teresa Palmer (notable for her work in Warm Bodies) who does a wonderful job bringing out the sweet tender imaginative aspects of Alison. Palmer is paired with Jim Sturgess (known for his work in 21), which he makes a great sentimentalist for his character Daniel who longs for that “loving feeling” of the past. These two actors have fantastic on-screen chemistry, expressing the characters feelings and the ability to connect with the viewers. I am looking forward to the reset of the episodes and curious on the series finale and the songs they select from their teenage years.

Lucy Gaffy and Jo Spain absolutely complement each other with collaborating on the Mix Tape miniseries. It was exciting to see that it won the 2025 SXSW Film Festival 2025 Audience Award in the TV Spotlight category. Congratulations to the entire cast and crew!

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Top 10 Must Watch Shows of 2025

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Every year audiences are captivated by the quality of shows on tv and this year we will bid a farewell to several iconic series as many are coming to an end. Here are my top 10 must watch shows of 2025!


Which shows would you have included that I left off? Which show are you most sad is ending?

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Aaron Paul, Xolo Maridueña, and more announced for season 3 of Invincible

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Season 3 of the smash hit animated series Invincible is rapidly approaching with the premiere set for February 6, and the official account for the show just dropped a plethora of major casting announcements that are sure to excite fans. See a list of the announcements below:









As excited as I am for these announcements, I am equally excited for the hidden announcements for Jonathan Banks and Doug Bradley. Are you hype for season 3? The 3-episode premiere occurs on February 6th.

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