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This article delves into the details of spoilers from episode 5 of “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew”.
Drawing inspiration from Disney’s less successful ventures, “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” serves as a grand tribute to Amblin and numerous adventure narratives. Episode 5, “You Have a Lot to Learn About Pirates,” is an evident example of how creators Jon Watts and Christopher Ford have seamlessly integrated these influences into their work. This episode particularly pays tribute to a popular ’80s film, revolving around a group of young friends embarking on a treasure hunt, which closely mirrors the plot of this episode.
In episode 5 of “Skeleton Crew,” characters Jod Na Nawood (Jude Law), SM-33 (Nick Frost), and the children embark on a journey to uncover the enigmatic At Attin planet in the “Star Wars” galaxy. Their journey takes a detour to Lanupa following the discovery of the notorious pirate Captain Rennod’s secret treasure chamber, which might hold the coordinates to the children’s home world, posing a potential threat to them.
For admirers of ’80s adventure cinema, episode 5 could evoke memories of “The Goonies”. Apart from the similar plotlines, the pirate’s name “Donner” spelled backwards is an intentional nod to “The Goonies” director, the late Richard Donner, who had once shared valuable advice with the creators of “Skeleton Crew”.
Richard Donner’s Wisdom Guided the Creation of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
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Jon Watts and Christopher Ford have honed their skills in creating narratives that revolve around children facing dire circumstances. Their horror film “Clown” narrates the tale of a father who becomes a threat to children after wearing a cursed circus performer outfit. “Cop Car” spins a tale of children who steal a sheriff’s car and are subsequently pursued by him. Similarly, “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” narrates the tale of children navigating through the perilous “Star Wars” universe. In an interview with GamesRadar+, Watts spoke about how Richard Donner’s advice influenced his approach to storytelling involving children in the “Star Wars” universe.
Richard Donner, with whom I had the privilege of spending time before his demise, shared an invaluable piece of advice. During the casting of ‘The Goonies’, he believed in choosing children not for the roles they would play, but for who they inherently were.”
Donner’s sage advice was kept in mind during the casting of the young heroes of the show — Wim (Ravi Cabot-Conyers), Fern (Ryan Kiera Armstrong), KB (Kyriana Kratter), and Neel (Robert Timothy Smith) — which proved to be a successful strategy. “Skeleton Crew” showcases remarkable performances from its young cast, who would fit perfectly in a film like “The Goonies”.
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