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Friday Mar 23, 2018
Episode XXIV: Mandalore Madness II - What is the Greatest Lightsaber Fight?
Friday Mar 23, 2018
Friday Mar 23, 2018
After some of the latest news and fan letters it's time for our annual Mandolore Madness, this time what is the greatest lightsaber fight? We've paired up 16 fights in a bracket, and discuss which is better in each match up until we find the ultimate winner!
Criteria:
Importance to Story
Choreography
Emotional Resonance
Things to know:
1. Any dialogue before, during, or after the fight is factored into the judgement (i.e. “I am your father” is factored into Luke vs Vader from Empire Strikes Back)
2. Context, Set up, and Consequences of the duel are factored in
3. Battles have initially been paired up based on similarities to make sure the most interesting debates aren’t missed out on
Bracket 1 - Unconventional Battles
Yoda vs Darth Sidious (ROTS) Against Obi Wan and Qui Gon vs Darth Maul (TPM)
Obi Wan vs General Grievous (ROTS) Against Obi Wan vs Darth Maul (Rebels)
Bracket 2 - Team Ups
Rey and Kylo Ren vs Praetorian Gaurds (TLJ) Against Darth Vader vs Rebel Guards (Rogue One)
Obi Wan/Anakin/Yoda vs Count Dooku (ATOC) Against Obi Wan and Anakin vs Count Dooku (ROTS)
Bracket 3 - Pivotal Moments
Mace Windu vs Darth Sidious and Anakin (ROTS) Against Luke vs Darth Vader and Emperor (ROTJ)
Rey vs Kylo Ren (TFA) Against Luke vs Darth Vader (ESB)
Bracket 4 - Master vs Apprentice
Anakin vs Obi Wan (ROTS) Against Darth Vader vs Ashoka (Rebels)
Darth Vader vs Obi Wan (ANH) Against Kylo Ren vs Luke (TLJ)
Title Art and Trivia Song by C.J. Bruininks, for more of his work go to www.cjbruininks.com
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