I grew up during “The Dark Times” in the late 80s when Star Wars had faded from the popular consciousness. I was so excited when ANH was announced as coming back to theaters in 1997. But what I saw on screen was not what I remembered. And then somehow everything went downhill from there… But I still credit Lucas with igniting my love of film. I first watched Kurosawa because of his influence, and that was the first step that led me to worlds just as strange as any found in a galaxy far, far away. But I’m glad to find a forum of people who enjoy the Star Wars I remember.