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Reel Nsight Episode 114 Tarkin (novel)

December 2, 2014

Introduction

  • U.S. Release Date - November 4, 2014
  • Summary - A character profile and history of Wilhuf Tarkin
  • Wookiepedia
  • Amazon

Insight

  • Only approved officials are allowed to read between the lines
  • Shiv is a most insidious of names
  • No wonder Vader kept in finding the Millennium Falcon

Summary

  • The Rule of 2.5
  • Reel Score - 100%
  • Positive(s)
    • Tarkin's backstory
    • Palpatine's first name revelation
    • Relationship between Palpatine and Tarkin
    • How Tarkin became Grand Moff

Bonus 1 - The Life and Legend of Obi-Wan Kenobi

  • Summary - This is the legendary story of Obi-Wan Kenobi, from his first meeting with Anakin Skywalker to his final meeting with Darth Vader—and beyond.…
  • Wookiepdia
  • Amazon
  • Owen Lars' anger with Obi-Wan over raising Luke
  • How Luke learned to build his own lightsaber
  • How Anakin became one with the force and a force ghost
  • Why Ben was unable to continue helping Luke through the force

Bonus 2 - Star Wars The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer

  • Scared stormtrooper on Tatooine
  • Soccer ball droid in junkyard
  • Stormtroopers in dropship
  • Lady on speederbike heading to junkyard
  • X-Wings over lake
  • Dark side user with sword-style red lightsaber
  • Millenium Falcon squaring off against Tie Fighters
  • YouTube Link
  • Official Website
  • Wookiepedia
  • HeadphonesNeil The Blog walkthrough
  • Screenshots

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Reel Nsight Episode 106 Star Wars Rebels s01ep01 Spark of Rebellion (Part 1)

October 6, 2014

Introduction

  • U.S. Air Date - October 3, 2014
  • Show Synopsis - A brave and clever ragtag starship crew stands up against the evil Empire as it tightens its grip on the galaxy and hunts down the last of the Jedi Knights.
  • Episode Synopsis - Ezra is a normal boy who finds himself caught up in the beginning of the rebellion against the Empire.
  • Official Website
  • IMDb Profile
  • Wikipedia

Insight

  • Stormtrooper punishment is most severe
  • I think Ezra is the long lost son of Obi-Wan and Satine
  • Inquisitor: Agents of the Empire

Summary

  • The Catch 22 special is the Order 66 for the rebels.
  • Reel Score - 95%
  • Positive(s)
    • Relationship with Kanan and crew
    • Kanan's secret revelation
    • Ezra's personality
  • Negative(s)
    • Stormtroopers only have power when not being attacked

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Reel Nsight Episode 102 Falling Skies Season 4 Episodes 11 and 12

September 8, 2014

Introduction

  • U.S. Air Date - August 31, 2014
  • Website
  • IMDb Profile
  • Wikipedia

Insight

  • Episode 11 Space Oddity
    • Synopsis - Lexi returns to the camp which causes strife but may help with the mission
    • Summary - Forget the Goa’uld rejuvenation sarcophagus, I want nutritional dream webbing.
  • Episode 12 Shoot The Moon
    • Synopsis - While Tom and Lexi set out on their mission, the Espheni release their latest weapon on the 2nd Mass.
    • Summary - The Muun visited Dagobah and created the Goa’uld control snake harness.

Summary

  • The Espheni are the lost tribe of the Goa’uld.
  • Reel Score - A

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Reel Nsight Episode 82 Clash of the Titans

April 21, 2014

Introduction

  • U.S. Release Date - April 2, 2010
  • Tagline(s)
    • The clash begins in 3D.
    • The clash begins 2.4.2010
    • The heavens raise hell.
    • Titans will clash.
    • Between gods and men, the clash begins.
  • Synopsis - Perseus learns about his past and understand his destiny.
  • IMDb Profile
  • Wikipedia
  • Rotten Tomatoes - 28%

Insight

  • So Hades was a vampire? (Destruction of Zeus's statue)
  • I name you Darth Acrisius. (Hades shares his powers)
  • In another universe, can you smell what the literal scorpion king is cooking?
  • If you fall off the ledge in Mortal Kombat, you reach Medusa's lair.
  • The heart of Davy Jones also defeats the Kraken.
  • I suppose Zeus offloads his day to day needs to Rayden.

Summary

  • Remember The Titans had more Titans than Clash of the Titans.
  • Reel Score - D
  • Positive(s)
    • Gods and demigods kept their known powers
  • Negative(s)
    • No titans
    • Tongue in cheek humor in every other scene
    • Excessive bonding between everyone

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Reel Nsight Episode 79 Star Wars The Clone Wars Season 06 The Lost Missions

March 31, 2014

Introduction

  • Season 6 - The Lost Episodes
  • Tagline - In these eagerly anticipated episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, some of the deepest mysteries of the conflict between the light and the dark sides of the Force are revealed. (from announcement on StarWars.com)
  • Release Date - March 7, 2014
  • Netflix
  • Wookiepedia

Insight

  • Episode 01 The Unknown
    • Tagline - The truth about yourself is always hardest to accept.
    • Summary - Acting weird before battle is usually not a headache.
  • Episode 02 Conspiracy
    • Tagline - The wise benefit from a second opinion.
    • Summary - Unauthorized missions don't always have direct pain.
  • Episode 03 Fugitive
    • Tagline - When in doubt, go to the source.
    • Summary - When in disguise, never leave character, even to show emotion.
  • Episode 04 Orders
    • Tagline - The popular belief isn't always the correct one.
    • Summary - Never close the blast doors.
  • Episode 05 - And Old Friend
    • Tagline - To love is to trust. To trust is to believe.
    • Summary - A traitor to those creating espionage is my tentative friend.
  • Episode 06 - The Rise of Clovis
    • Tagline - Jealousy is the path to chaos.
    • Summary - I don’t always disrupt the banking hierarchy, but when I do, I become the de facto leader.
  • Episode 07 - Crisis At The Heart
    • Tagline - Deceit is the weapon of greed.
    • Summary - Treachery is a dish best served with Force.
  • Episode 08 The Disappeared
    • Tagline - Without darkness, there cannot be light.
    • Summary - The Temple of Doom calls to all species.
  • Episode 09 The Disappeared Pt. II
    • Tagline - Wisdom is born in fools as well as wise men.
    • Summary - The living force is more tangible than illusive sorcery.
  • Episode 10 The Lost One
    • Tagline - What is lost is often found.
    • Summary - We only go looking when the spaceship is found.
  • Episode 11 Voices
    • Tagline - Sometimes madness can be the pathway to truth.
    • Summary - Think different.
  • Episode 12 - Destiny
    • Tagline - Death is just the beginning.
    • Summary - The Council of Mortis gives eternal life to the worthy.
  • Episode 13 - Sacrifice
    • Tagline - Facing all that you fear will free you from yourself.
    • Summary - Power is in the eye of the beholder.

Summary

  • Reel Score - A
  • Positive(s)
    • Backstories resolved - source of Order 66, Yoda & Obi-Wan talking to Qui-Gon Jinn
    • Episode 05
      • Anakin overlooking Padme on Scipio a la Darth Vader on the Death Star overlooking Leia
      • Race down Scipio’s ice trenches a la Beggar’s Canyon on Tatooine
    • Progression of the rise of the dark side
    • Origins of Yoda learning to be one with the force
    • The power of Dagobah and the tree of evil
  • Negative(s)
    • Stiff models while walking

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