The Morning Watch: ‘The Mandalorian’ Finale Easter Eggs, Fact-Checking Weapons In Movies & More
The Morning Watchis a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.
In this edition, take a deep dive into some of the Easter eggs from the first season finale ofThe Mandalorian, including that shocking final scene. Plus, a prop master and historian fact check the accuracy of weapons from movies likeRobin Hood, The Last Samurai, King Arthur, and others. And finally,John Travoltalooks back at some of the most memorable roles of his career.
First up, now that the first season ofThe Mandalorianis over, we can take a closer look at the finale by diving into some of the Easter eggs, specifically, that shocking final shot. If you’re unfamiliar with that weapon that Moff Gideon wields at the end of the episode, it has a long history inStar Warslore, but it comes from the animated series. Find out all about it here.
Next up, prop master Larry Zanoff and historian Dr. Kelly DeVries sit down forVanity Fairto take a look at weapons from scenes inThe Last Samurai, Robin Hood, Kill Bill, Troy, andKing Arthurto analyze historical accuracy and how these weapons are used. For example, inThe Last Samurai, the presence of black clad ninjas during this time period is completely wrong.
Finally, with all the “buzz” surrounding John Travolta’s recent turn inThe Fanatic,Yahoosat down to have John Travolta take a look back at his most memorable roles. He starts all the way back with Welcome Back, Kotter, dances throughSaturday Night Fever, stops byGrease, look back atLook Who’s TalkingandPulp Fiction, and much more.
