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===Podcast=== | ===Podcast=== | ||
*Referenced ''Ishtar'', ''[ | *Referenced ''Ishtar'', ''[[Wikipedia:5-25-77|5-25-77]]'' | ||
*J. K. was always distracted by the strip of metal on Threepio's hip that keeps bending. Special effects fail? | *J. K. was always distracted by the strip of metal on Threepio's hip that keeps bending. Special effects fail? | ||
**For this | **For this and a list of other reasons, this is J. K.'s least favorite minute. | ||
*What do the Rebels do after this? Is it like a wedding reception? | *What do the Rebels do after this? Is it like a wedding reception? | ||
**Maybe there's a "Beer Keg Droid. | **Maybe there's a "[[Media:Beer keg droid.jpg|Beer Keg Droid]]". Is it Artoo? | ||
*Callback to [[Star Wars 117|yesterday's minute]]. | *Callback to [[Star Wars 117|yesterday's minute]]. | ||
*Discussion of the order that the actors' names appear in the credits. | *Discussion of the order that the actors' names appear in the credits. | ||
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*Shoutout to: Jack Purvis, [[Unsung Heroes#Gary Kurtz|Gary Kurtz]] | *Shoutout to: Jack Purvis, [[Unsung Heroes#Gary Kurtz|Gary Kurtz]] | ||
*Who would you play when you played "Star Wars" as a kid? | *Who would you play when you played "Star Wars" as a kid? | ||
*Further discussion of how ''Star Wars'' borrows from <u>Dune</u> | **Alex remembers ''wanting'' to be C-3PO. | ||
*Further discussion of how ''Star Wars'' borrows from <u>Dune</u>. | |||
*Is there still slavery on Tatooine? Probably. Why would you even have slaves in a world where droids exist? | *Is there still slavery on Tatooine? Probably. Why would you even have slaves in a world where droids exist? | ||
* | *Before the movie came out, the fan theory that ''The Phantom Menace'' ([[Inside References and Running Jokes#Sorry Pete|sorry, Pete]]), would be about Anakin freeing the slaves on Tatooine. | ||
*Who legally owns R2 and C-3PO now? Is it Luke? The hosts call for the help of a lawyer to sort out. | *Who legally owns R2 and C-3PO now? Is it Luke? The hosts call for the help of a lawyer to sort out. | ||
*J. K. shares his ''Star Wars'' memories | |||
*How many viewings (as a child) did it take before you could grasp the plot? | |||
*Along those same lines, when should you introduce your kids to Star Wars? | |||
===Meta Minute=== | ===Meta Minute=== | ||
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*22:50 podcast episode length. | *22:50 podcast episode length. | ||
*This minute sets the precedent for analysis of the credits in the future movies - a little analysis of the credit, and then some free-form discussion. | *This minute sets the precedent for analysis of the credits in the future movies - a little analysis of the credit, and then some free-form discussion. | ||
*The line "How dry I am" comes from the Irving Berlin song [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Near_Future The Near Future" | *The line "How dry I am" comes from the Irving Berlin song "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Near_Future The Near Future]". | ||
*Alex can't decide what to call our guest today (J. K. or James), and at the last moment settles on a compromise. | *Alex can't decide what to call our guest today (J. K. or James), and at the last moment settles on a compromise. | ||
*Pete will later reveal that Lucas was fined for ''The Empire Strikes Back'', not ''Star Wars''. | *Pete will [[The Empire Strikes Back 1|later reveal]] that Lucas was fined for ''The Empire Strikes Back'', not ''Star Wars''. | ||
*In response to the request for legal advice, SWiMmer Hunter performed an [http://www.facebook.com/groups/1046810995351458/permalink/1067899116575979/?match=bGF3eWVy extensive legal analysis] and posted it to the [[SWMLS]]. | *In response to the request for legal advice, SWiMmer [[User:HunterJE|Hunter]] performed an [http://www.facebook.com/groups/1046810995351458/permalink/1067899116575979/?match=bGF3eWVy extensive legal analysis] and posted it to the [[SWMLS]]. | ||
*"5-25-77" refers to the date that ''Star Wars'' opened: May 25th, 1977. | |||
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
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*'''Alex:''' Drunks never sing "How Dry I Am" anymore like they used to. '''J. K.:''' You know what? Next time I get drunk I'm gonna make that happen for ya Alex. | *'''Alex:''' Drunks never sing "How Dry I Am" anymore like they used to. '''J. K.:''' You know what? Next time I get drunk I'm gonna make that happen for ya Alex. | ||
*'''Alex:''' (Referring to the writer/director of 5-25-77) We should have the guy who did ''that'' movie on the podcast. '''J. K.:''' Guys, I'm right here. | *'''Alex:''' (Referring to the writer/director of 5-25-77) We should have the guy who did ''that'' movie on the podcast. '''J. K.:''' Guys, I'm right here. | ||
*'''Alex:''' Should I call you 'J. K.' or 'James' on the show? '''J. K.:''' | *'''Alex:''' Should I call you 'J. K.' or 'James' on the show? '''J. K.:''' Either—I don't care. Leave it up to you. '''Alex:''' Ted, do you remember... | ||
*'''Pete:''' We took a little poll, beforehand, with all the people that we know: "What part of Star Wars do you hate?" | |||
*'''Alex,''' then '''Pete,''' and then '''J. K.:''' Monsters and glitter. | |||
==Link== | ==Link== | ||
http://www.starwarsminute.com/2013/11/13/minute-118-i-was-a-porkins/ | http://www.starwarsminute.com/2013/11/13/minute-118-i-was-a-porkins/ | ||
{{EpisodeFooter|Star Wars}} | {{EpisodeFooter|Star Wars|118}} | ||
[[Category:Credits]] | [[Category:Credits]] | ||
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Date
November 11th, 2013
Summary
Chewbacca growls and Artoo beeps with happiness.
FADE OUT
Guests
Notes
Film
- General Ristt is nervous.
- Start of the credits.
Podcast
- Referenced Ishtar, 5-25-77
- J. K. was always distracted by the strip of metal on Threepio's hip that keeps bending. Special effects fail?
- For this and a list of other reasons, this is J. K.'s least favorite minute.
- What do the Rebels do after this? Is it like a wedding reception?
- Maybe there's a "Beer Keg Droid". Is it Artoo?
- Callback to yesterday's minute.
- Discussion of the order that the actors' names appear in the credits.
- Eddie Byrne, who played General Willard, gets a strangely high billing position
- Mentioned: Pete The Jawa
- Shoutout to: Jack Purvis, Gary Kurtz
- Who would you play when you played "Star Wars" as a kid?
- Alex remembers wanting to be C-3PO.
- Further discussion of how Star Wars borrows from Dune.
- Is there still slavery on Tatooine? Probably. Why would you even have slaves in a world where droids exist?
- Before the movie came out, the fan theory that The Phantom Menace (sorry, Pete), would be about Anakin freeing the slaves on Tatooine.
- Who legally owns R2 and C-3PO now? Is it Luke? The hosts call for the help of a lawyer to sort out.
- J. K. shares his Star Wars memories
- How many viewings (as a child) did it take before you could grasp the plot?
- Along those same lines, when should you introduce your kids to Star Wars?
Meta Minute
- 22:50 podcast episode length.
- This minute sets the precedent for analysis of the credits in the future movies - a little analysis of the credit, and then some free-form discussion.
- The line "How dry I am" comes from the Irving Berlin song "The Near Future".
- Alex can't decide what to call our guest today (J. K. or James), and at the last moment settles on a compromise.
- Pete will later reveal that Lucas was fined for The Empire Strikes Back, not Star Wars.
- In response to the request for legal advice, SWiMmer Hunter performed an extensive legal analysis and posted it to the SWMLS.
- "5-25-77" refers to the date that Star Wars opened: May 25th, 1977.
Quotes
- Alex: I think we have the only two Ishtar fans in... possibly, North America. J. K.: A well-placed explosive and we'll be no more.
- Alex: Drunks never sing "How Dry I Am" anymore like they used to. J. K.: You know what? Next time I get drunk I'm gonna make that happen for ya Alex.
- Alex: (Referring to the writer/director of 5-25-77) We should have the guy who did that movie on the podcast. J. K.: Guys, I'm right here.
- Alex: Should I call you 'J. K.' or 'James' on the show? J. K.: Either—I don't care. Leave it up to you. Alex: Ted, do you remember...
- Pete: We took a little poll, beforehand, with all the people that we know: "What part of Star Wars do you hate?"
- Alex, then Pete, and then J. K.: Monsters and glitter.
Link
http://www.starwarsminute.com/2013/11/13/minute-118-i-was-a-porkins/