Original Trilogy Under Attack Again: A Tired Refrain

Anyway, it seems like every other month, there’s a new round of internet outrage about the original Star Wars trilogy. Apparently, these classic films, which have been beloved by generations, are now somehow terrible. I’m not sure how this keeps happening, but it does.

Now, I’m not going to pretend to be some kind of film expert. I’m just a guy who likes to watch movies and relax. But even I can tell that the original trilogy is pretty good. Sure, they’re not perfect. There are some questionable plot points, and the special effects haven’t aged flawlessly. But they’re still fun, exciting adventures with memorable characters.

But apparently, a vocal minority thinks these movies are somehow problematic. I’ve seen arguments about everything from the portrayal of women to the politics of the Galactic Empire. I’m not sure how people can watch these movies and come away with such negative interpretations. Maybe I’m just missing something.

It’s almost as if people are looking for reasons to be upset. Instead of enjoying these films for what they are, they’re tearing them apart looking for flaws. It’s like finding a hair in your soup and deciding the whole meal is inedible.

And let’s not forget the newer Star Wars movies and TV shows. I’ve seen some of them, and while they’re not terrible, they definitely aren’t as good as the originals. It’s like trying to recreate lightning in a bottle. But instead of admitting that, some people would rather pretend the originals are bad. It’s a strange form of denial.

I don’t know. Maybe I’m just getting old. Maybe I’m out of touch. But I think it’s time for people to stop picking apart these classic films and just enjoy them. They’re not going to change. They’re part of our cultural heritage. So let’s appreciate them for what they are, and stop trying to find reasons to hate them.

After all, there are plenty of other things to be upset about in the world.

I’m not sure what I’m doing with my life.