Some of George’s comments around the time of the GOUT did turn me off somewhat, and the continued absence of an official release of the Unaltered Originals hurts too. But none of this would be here without him so there’s that to consider.

Yes, there is some revisionism, we’ve all done it ourselves. I think a lot of other people like Ralph McQuarrie, Dennis Muren, John Dykstra, Irvin Kershner, Lawrence Kasdan, Ben Burtt, and Marcia Lucas deserve more credit that they’ve received. But in this age of entitled fans spewing hate, Lucas has been the target of an unfair amount of criticism as well. Maybe the prequels would have been different if Lucas was more collaborative at that time, maybe that’s not the case at all. It hardly matters now.

I can’t imagine there will ever be anything like Star Wars to ever come along again. I feel privileged to have grown up at just the right time to have fully enjoyed it all from the beginning, and I’m still enjoying the ride, bumps and all. I’m enjoying the new movies immensely, and I don’t think I’ll live to see the end.

Thanks again George. May the Force be with you!