”There’s Han and Chewie!”

I was about to launch into another tirade against the new star wars film, about how the narrative is complete, the story told, and how there’s no need for a seventh film. I just caught the new trailer for episode seven, and it seemed to confirm my fears about ‘The Force Awakens’ being a cliche-ridden kids film. But then, in a fleeting moment, I caught a glimpse of fur: ”There’s Han and Chewie!” I thought, and was instantly drawn in, feeling a wave of childish excitement. I can’t help it: for all that I’ve written about Star Wars being superseded in our culture by other narratives, about it’s time being passed, I can’t help but look forward to the new star Wars film – probably just like every other adult male around!

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