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==Date==
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August 27th, 2013
==Summary==
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The ''Falcon'' comes out of hyperspace to find that Alderaan's been totally blown away.
==Guests==
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[[Damon Ciarelli]]
==Notes==
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===Film===
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* Interesting cinematography for the ''Falcon'' chasing the TIE fighter.
* Ominous music plays when Han says that they're almost in range.
===Podcast===
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* Han accepts that Alderaan has been destroyed rather quickly, but how does he know it was "totally blown away"?
* Obi-Wan was originally written as a slicker, more streetwise character, rather than the wise stodgy old man that Alec Guinness portrays.
** More "James Bond" and less "Mr. Miyagi".
** The original characterization comes through in this scene, as Ben knows everything that is going on.
* Chewbacca is wearing a headset. Other than Han, who is he speaking to?
* The ''Falcon'' seems pretty close to the imperial fighter. How is it out of range?
* Guns on the ''Falcon''
* Is the TIE fighter a lure for ships coming to Alderaan?
* Destroying Alderaan would have severely disrupted space traffic in the sector, creating a logistical nightmare.
** Similar to if one were to remove John F. Kennedy International Airport.
* If the Death Star scooped up all the stranded ships coming to Alderaan, it would have helped with the public relations problems inherent in destroying planets.
** Similar to BP after the [[Wikipedia:Deepwater_Horizon_oil_spill|Deepwater Horizon disaster]].
** Maybe there's a waiting area for people whose planets have been destroyed.
* Referenced: Yakety Sax, the theme from "Benny Hill".


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* 12:30 podcast episode length
* When [[Damon Ciarelli|Damon]] eventually did start that website, it actually was an ".io" site. The top-level domain country code ".io" stands for the British Indian Ocean Territory <sup>[[Wikipedia:.io|1]]</sup>.


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==Quotes==
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* '''Pete:''' "The skeleton of Alderaan."
 
* '''Pete:''' "We're in the Death Star." "Oh thank goodness you're safe!"


==Link==
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http://www.starwarsminute.com/2013/08/27/minute-62-humanitarian-relief-area/
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Date

August 27th, 2013

Summary

The Falcon comes out of hyperspace to find that Alderaan's been totally blown away.

Guests

Damon Ciarelli

Notes

Film

  • Interesting cinematography for the Falcon chasing the TIE fighter.
  • Ominous music plays when Han says that they're almost in range.

Podcast

  • Han accepts that Alderaan has been destroyed rather quickly, but how does he know it was "totally blown away"?
  • Obi-Wan was originally written as a slicker, more streetwise character, rather than the wise stodgy old man that Alec Guinness portrays.
    • More "James Bond" and less "Mr. Miyagi".
    • The original characterization comes through in this scene, as Ben knows everything that is going on.
  • Chewbacca is wearing a headset. Other than Han, who is he speaking to?
  • The Falcon seems pretty close to the imperial fighter. How is it out of range?
  • Guns on the Falcon
  • Is the TIE fighter a lure for ships coming to Alderaan?
  • Destroying Alderaan would have severely disrupted space traffic in the sector, creating a logistical nightmare.
    • Similar to if one were to remove John F. Kennedy International Airport.
  • If the Death Star scooped up all the stranded ships coming to Alderaan, it would have helped with the public relations problems inherent in destroying planets.
  • Referenced: Yakety Sax, the theme from "Benny Hill".

Meta Minute

  • 12:30 podcast episode length
  • When Damon eventually did start that website, it actually was an ".io" site. The top-level domain country code ".io" stands for the British Indian Ocean Territory 1.

Quotes

  • Pete: "The skeleton of Alderaan."
  • Pete: "We're in the Death Star." "Oh thank goodness you're safe!"

Link

http://www.starwarsminute.com/2013/08/27/minute-62-humanitarian-relief-area/

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