Star Wars *OT* (Off-Topic)

by Cody Miller , Music of the Spheres - Never Forgot, Sunday, July 12, 2015, 15:16 (3425 days ago) @ Kermit

I really feel sorry for people around your age, because I think it's particularly difficult for you to understand what made Star Wars special. It's been diluted, copied, and corrupted in so many ways over the years. The vibe I get is that this movie is being made for me by people who loved the original trilogy like I did. I'm excited. I didn't feel that way at first, but everything I've seen is speaking to me. I'm the old guy--why are YOU so cynical?

I am cautiously optimistic. I'm 30. I saw Star Wars for the first time when I was about 5. The early to mid 90s were a time of resurgence for Star Wars, driven in part by some of the excellent books, a some of the stellar Star Wars games by Lucasarts. It's not corrupted; I still have the Original Trilogy and still have them memorized by heart and the memories that go with them.

That being said, more often than not 'by fans, for fans' just doesn't work out. When you're attached it's hard to see things in the bigger picture and stand back. But that's most likely not what's going on here. It's all marketing to convince you that this one will be different.

You'll see me at the Chinese Theatre at midnight, but without the hype of the prequels. I'm just going to have a good time and be entertained.