I think Star Wars dosn't work anymore because America's not as inoccent as it once was. I think America has lost it's innocence, and so has Lucas. One of the great things about fantasy is it's strong moral foundations. The genra of Fantasy stems from folk tales, mythology, and fables, all of which were told to preserve a culture and keep it as it was. Star Wars had these same traits. That is why it is timeless, that is why all ages can enjoy it. Now, our culture is in a state of continuous change, a downward spiral into moral depravity. I'm not saying this was not happening during the 70's and 80's as well, but at that time Lucas was not susceptable too it. Now he is. I fear our friend has fallen to the dark side: moral relatavism, worshiping the all powerful dollar, and the matrix culture. His films are no longer innocent, but filled with needles violence, sexual perversion, and overall moral depravity. It was so depressing to hear that Episode III had been rated PG 13. Why couldn't Lucas tell his story in a way that everyone could see? He did it in Empire and Return of the Jedi. Yes, both movies had scenes of suffering and danger, but these issues were handled in a tastefull, don't show everything manner. Lucas has officially trodden all over and broke into tiny little peices his once formidable filmmaking carreer, so what do we do now? Make films young man! Look at Peter Jackson! His LOTR Trilogy was amazing, almost dwarfing Star Wars. It's secret was a firm grasp of right and wrong. Make films! Take a camera into your basement and film models on a blue screen! Make the next star Wars yourself!