Why was Star-Lord's ship in the Guardians of the Galaxy movie called the Milano? While it was an American cultural reference, it wasn't named after a Pepperidge Farm cookie. No, the Milano in question was Alyssa Milano, Peter Quill's childhood crush. Director James Gunn confirmed this fact on Twitter. Makes you wonder who's the real boss of that ship. Watch the video for six more little known Guardians of the Galaxy facts. Via Tastefully Offensive.