Seemingly Unnecessary Prequels (feat. John DiLillo) | Episode 95

Sequels are so 20th century; in the 21st, we supposedly want origin stories. Starting with the relative disappointment that is Disney's new "Solo: A Star Wars Story," Chance and Noah look at other more or less successful prequels: "Red Dragon" (prequel to "Silence of the Lambs") and "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" (prequel to the Harry Potter films). The guys pick apart what makes these films nominally successful or totally grating: How many links does one need to the films that came before? How much world-building must occur to have these films stand alone? And is it possible to make a prequel that isn't a shameless money grab? To help answer those questions where Star Wars is concerned, Film School Rejects' John DiLillo joins Chance in a conversation about "Solo" and all the meaning wrapped up in its big cameo.