Not Today

I had planned to see Rise of Skywalker on Thursday. I'd see the 11am showing so I could be home for the rest of the day. But instead, I did things around the house, read, napped with the dogs, and saw Dark Waters instead. That movie was a look at how little value is placed on human life by giant companies who are more interested in making money. No one is coming to save us while companies like Dupont are poisoning us, and companies like Amazon and Walmart are creating a world so they're the only game in town, paying the lowest wages they can, because workers lives aren't as valuable as making money for big boss. And Disney, who seem to be planning to eat up every single big production company they can. Disney.

I woke this morning, walked the dogs and fed them, and left the house to catch the bus up to the mall for an early show. I've avoided spoilers, reviews, and most talk about the movie. It was relatively easy, actually. Most people are so caught up with The Mandalorian that they haven't mentioned much about it. Baby Yoda is pretty cute.

I've never known life without Star Wars. I have never missed seeing a film in the franchise in the theater. As the bus got closer to the multiplex, I suddenly had this thought come into my brain: I didn't care.

I remember sitting with friends for Force Awakens feeling so keyed up. And that one was fun, even though it was pandering to me and people around my age. We loved Star Wars. GIVE US MORE! I felt this exact same way when they announced Phantom Menace and again, we had fun because we were watching Star Wars again. IN THE THEATER! But those prequels were mediocre. And Force Awakens was a little hokey. Last Jedi was, too. By the end of that movie, I didn't think I really cared anymore. But I tried. I got to the movie theater, and stood outside and thought about it for about 10 minutes, then turned back around and walked out and took the next bus back downtown.

New star wars fans are being created every minute, and these movies are for them. And for you if you want to see them. I just think I am happier not spending 2 and a half hours watching that good ol' retread of good vs evil. I want to say I just don't care, but in my heart, I will always care about that universe. I just don't think I need to see the new movie to be a Star Wars fan. Besides, do you really think this is going to be the last movie?