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The Falcon’s Best Kept Secret

"Fast ship? You’ve never heard of the Millennium Falcon?" – Han Solo, A New Hope Did You Know? Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in The Force Awakens was the same age as Alec Guinness when he played Obi-Wan Kenobi in A New Hope. How fast time flies 🤯 Hey Reader, it’s Vance here! 👋 I was staring at the Millennium Falcon blueprint the other day (don’t ask why), and it hit me. Where’s the toilet on this thing? Like, seriously, where do smugglers go when they need a minute? Let’s find out together...

"It’s not my fault!" – Han Solo, The Empire Strikes Back Did You Know? Star Wars: Attack of the Clones was the first live-action movie shot entirely with digital cameras. No film was used until they had to make copies for theaters still stuck in the analog age. (Also, all the clone troopers with helmets were created using CGI) Good morning, Reader! I’ve got a question for you. Why does everyone at the end of A New Hope get a medal except Chewbacca? It’s like the galaxy just collectively...

"It is... too late for me, son." – Darth Vader, Return of the Jedi Did You Know? David Prowse, the actor behind Darth Vader’s iconic suit, got himself banned from official Star Wars events because he spilled way too much tea about the plot. Even Sith Lords can’t escape the consequences of spoilers! 😂 Hey Reader, it’s Vance here! 👋 The moment Anakin is lying there, burning on Mustafar, Palpatine swoops in. Sidious saves what’s left of him, and puts him back together as Darth Vader. And I can’t...

“You don’t know the power of the dark side. I must obey my master.” Darth Vader - Return of the Jedi Did You Know? Princess Leia’s iconic hairstyle wasn’t just a cool sci-fi choice—it was inspired by real women fighters of the Mexican Revolution. Clara de la Rocha, a guerrilla fighter, wore a similar style. Now every time you see those buns, you’re also seeing a nod to history! Hey Reader, it’s Vance here, and I’ve got a Star Wars twist for you. Picture this: Darth Vader walking through...

“In my experience, there is no such thing as luck.” – Obi-Wan Kenobi, A New Hope Did You Know? In case Star Wars was a failure, George Lucas commissioned Splinter of the Mind's Eye as a low-budget backup sequel. This novel, written by Alan Dean Foster, was designed to be adapted into a movie if the original didn’t make enough money for a bigger sequel. George Lucas's "Plan B" 🎬 Hey Reader! I don’t know about you, but I’d totally recognize my old droid buddies if I ran into them. But somehow,...

"This is the way." – The Mandalorian Today I Learned In 1998, Meet Joe Black sold tickets to tons of Star Wars fans who showed up only to watch The Phantom Menace trailer, then left right after. 🤯 Good morning, Reader! So here's a fun (and kinda mind-blowing) fact: The Empire had these scomp links installed all over its ships and stations. Guess who could use them? Just about every astromech droid, including R2-D2! 😅 It’s like leaving your computer unlocked and handing it to the smartest...

"No one’s ever really gone." Luke Skywalker – The Last Jedi Did You Know? Charlie Cox once auditioned for the role of Young Han Solo but blew it because he couldn’t stop staring off into the distance during his scenes. Why? He was so used to playing blind Daredevil that it became second nature. Turns out, playing a superhero has its downsides. Hey Reader! 👋 Did the new section above ☝️ catch your eye? Cool, right? Now, back to today’s deep dive. Have you ever felt like there was more to...

“The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am,” Darth Vader warned, a hint of menace in his voice. Hey Reader, it’s Vance here! 👋 Okay, so I need to share this. I’ve been deep-diving into The Clone Wars, and there’s this one scene that completely blew my mind. It’s subtle, but it proves Mace Windu never really trusted Anakin. I can’t believe I missed it before—it makes their whole relationship even more complicated. It’s not just in Revenge of the Sith where we see Mace Windu’s cold attitude...

Good morning, Reader. So, here’s a question that’s been bugging me: Why on earth did Obi-Wan let Luke sit there clueless about Leia being his sister? Like, they were literally in the same room, and Obi-Wan just kept that bombshell to himself. Imagine how different that ‘Hoth kiss 💋’ moment would’ve been if Luke knew. Let’s dig into why old Ben played it so secretive. Why Didn’t Obi-Wan Tell Luke Leia Was His Sister in His House? I get it from our perspective as viewers, but come on—leaving...

Hey Reader, it’s Vance here! 👋 Let’s be real: Palpatine’s return in The Rise of Skywalker is one of those decisions that leaves you scratching your head. Even with all the explanations, it still feels wrong, doesn’t it? Let’s dive into why keeping him alive might be one of the weirdest moves in Star Wars history. Palpatine Surviving Is DUMB, No Matter How They Explain It Keeping him alive really takes away from the emotional weight of Anakin's story... READ MORE What Age Is Yoda’s Species in...