Early May 2015
By Ken Parker
Star Wars Day - I don't celebrate Star Wars day. I don't watch the films and I certainly do not wish anyone Happy Force or whatever. I sort of get it but choose not to take part. With that said, there is much more to celebrate this year with a new Star Wars film coming in December. This is the film that everyone wants to see and it is finally coming. The promotion is fast and furious now and beside some disturbing news of the spin-off movies, all is going to plan. My interest is rising for this film and I may attempt a midnight showing even.
I like the look of this film so far. It does look like the Star Wars Universe but more like the original trilogy instead of the CG trilogy. This is a good thing.
I am also all in on the spin-off films, although I am not a big fan of movies that tell a tale of the past. The CG trilogy told a tale that we already knew the result and with the spin-off of Boba Fett (the spin-off that is in the works) will be of some interest but won't really change much. Fett still ends up being eaten (unless they change this which is a strong possibility.)
I guess my next thing is to set up some time to re-watch the original trilogy before the end of the year. Perhaps my daughter will be ready for these movies. I may have to convince her with ice cream and popcorn!
