Interview with Dr. Justin Ritzinger by Robyn Walsh published on 2020-04-21T16:26:50Z Check out my interview with Dr. Justin Ritzinger on the influence of “Asian traditions” on the Star Wars franchise! We discuss a host of critical topics, including: motifs, terms, and concepts liberally borrowed from Japanese and Chinese religions and film (e.g., Jidaigeki, Chi); the “conversion” to Zen in the US during the making of the original trilogy; the troublesome legacy of the prequels; and the emergence of what Dr. Ritzinger charmingly terms the “Force Face”! This was a fun conversation with a wonderful colleague and good friend. I hope you enjoy!