Jedi Minute 84: The Western Understanding of Good and Evil

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Date

April 30th, 2015

Vader looks down from Luke to the lightsaber in his own black-gloved hand. He seems to ponder Luke's words.

Starts with Luke saying "I know, Father" and ends with Darth Vader saying that indeed Luke is powerful as the Emperor has foreseen.

Referenced: Andorians from Star Trek.
Luke is gambling that Vader won't kill him.
- How Luke might have reacted poorly when Vader ignited the lightsaber.
Luke's Jedi voice.
Pete's theory that the Force doesn't exist.
Does Vader think of himself as a good guy or a bad guy?
- The story is more compelling if Vader thinks he can't be saved.
Going to the Dark Side vs. going goth.
What if: Vader revealed he wasn't Luke's father.
- Mentioned: the Dread Pirate Roberts from the Princess Bride, Fight Club.
What does Vader know about what Luke has been through?
Vader could have accidentally killed Luke. Other moments that could have ended the trilogy.
The deleted scene where Luke finishes his lightsaber. They put this scene in since that one was cut.
Wait, so is Luke's training complete or isn't it? It's like a college stress dream.
Star Wars Infinities and Vader's white suit.

21:29 podcast episode length.
8-DAY-GREEDO call from J. James. In response to Lars' earlier call about Moisture Vaporators, beginning the heated discussion on the topic.
As Star Wars fans are probably aware, "vader" is "father" in Dutch.
The Darth Vader pickup shot in this scene was portrayed by technician Harold Cole.

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