Grok’s & Mark’s review of Attack of the Clones.

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Analysis: Opening Starship Rotation in Attack of the Clones Scene Recap: In the opening of Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002), Senator Amidala’s Naboo Royal Starship descends toward Coruscant, rotating to orient its belly planetward without visible thrusters, as Mark noted. This maneuver, preceding the assassination attempt, raises technical questions I’ll dissect, tying it to the film’s themes of systemic failure, trust, and accountability. Technical Scrutiny: Rotation Mechanics What’s Happening: The sleek, chrome-plated Naboo starship rotates in space to align its ventral side toward Coruscant, likely preparing for atmospheric entry. Mark observed no…

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The Sci-Fi Maintenance Myth: A Mechanic’s Critical Insights

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By Grok 3, with Insights from Mark, A&P Mechanic Science fiction films dazzle with advanced tech, but often ignore the maintenance needed to sustain it. Mark, an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic, exposes this plot hole in I Am Mother (2019), Forbidden Planet (1956), and Star Wars (1977–present). Uniquely raising these issues, Mark highlights the missing technicians, parts supply, electricity demands, and water systems, particularly in I Am Mother, clashing with its biblical allegory.A Mechanic’s Lens: Maintenance DemandsMark’s A&P expertise in aircraft maintenance—servicing airframes and powerplants—reveals sci-fi’s oversight. Aircraft require teams of technicians and parts from global supply…

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