This Week in Startups Obi-Wan finale + Healthcare’s hidden money pit with Capital RX CEO AJ Loiacono | E1491
Jun 23, 2022
Lon Harris, a streaming expert and podcast co-host of Binge Boys, shares his thoughts on the climactic finale of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, highlighting key character arcs and thrilling moments. Meanwhile, AJ Loiacono, CEO of Capital RX, discusses the opaque world of prescription drug pricing, advocating for transparency and a fairer system that benefits patients. They explore the complexities of the pharmaceutical supply chain and the need for innovative practices to reform healthcare, drawing parallels with stock trading for more equitable solutions.
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Guinness on Star Wars
- Alec Guinness, a celebrated Shakespearean actor, viewed Star Wars as a "schlocky genre thing" for a paycheck.
- He admitted needing to significantly "punch up" the dialogue, leveraging his experience to improve the script.
Obi-Wan as Episode 3.5
- Obi-Wan Kenobi represents episode 3.5, bridging the gap between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope.
- The series explains Obi-Wan's inability to kill Anakin, stemming from deep love and highlighting his choice to become a Force ghost.
Luke's Lightsaber Ignorance
- Luke never sees Reva's lightsaber, preserving continuity with A New Hope.
- The show cleverly avoids revealing the lightsaber and the Force to Luke.