Bizzle, as we deepened this conversation I see more and more about your argument that I agree with. I can really appreciate your perspective.
Where we still seem to disagree is on the topic of GL's obligations. Im not being a vindictive brat, he didnt "ruin my childhood," etc. Nonetheless, I feel that Lucas is indeed in debt to the Star Wars fanboys you speak of, as well as casual fans like myself. The position that he is currently in, to make these movies into whatever he would like (to complete them as he would have it), is soley the result of the fanbase created by the Original films. We can split hairs over this argument all day if you like...but I think you would have to concede, on some level, that this is accurate.
Dont get me wrong, Im not saying that they are our movies. Not by any means. And I dont really support the "re-visions" that fans have given the Prequels.
But I think that Lucas owes some level of respect to the fanbase. In an interview with EW I think, its been on another thread here, he is asked "whether or not he takes into consideration the opinions of fans when making these changes?" (My words). He responds "Not really, they are my movies, to do with what I like" (Again, my words, but the effect is accurate).
Now, Im not debating that with him, nor with you. They arent the fan's movies. But I think its silly of him to completely disregard the people who put him in the position he is in today.
This all goes without mentioning the other obligations I think he has, which I wont expand on as much. I believe he owes it to the entire community of film to preserve the originals the best way possible. Something as influential, and revolutionary as the o-OT should be around, for generations to come. (Oddly I was reflecting on a quote from the side of the 95 Faces Box Set, where it says something about "our children's children, blah blah" - another batch of wtf?)
There have been other suggested obligations, but I feel like they arent as defensible.
I really dont think we are at complete opposition Bizzle. Perhaps we just have a different point of view, and thats great. If all of us felt the same way about everything, a boring life it would be.
Back to topic, and in reply to R2s post. I really think you hit it on the head, about looking into things too much. I mean, im all for an intricate universe with all sorts of off-screen subplots. But thats all they are. Its glorified fan-fiction. Dont break your brain on it too much, its really not worth it.
Peace, Lethe
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