First off, I’m finally back! I’m going to rededicate myself to writing something on this page at least once a week.
Now, on with the point….
After rewatching “Rogue One”, I’m watching some of the special features. Something Kathleen Kennedy (then head of Lucasfilms) said resonated with me. Not just about Star Wars, but also Star Trek and almost every other intellectual property that is going through a revival or renewal right now.
“We can go through a period of nostalgia, but what are we going to do with future generations who want to step into their own era of this vast mythology and universe called ‘Star Wars’?”
I think that fits just about every fandom out there. What have been many of the complaints about the new Star Wars and Star Trek movies?
– “It breaks canon.”
– “It doesn’t match my memories.”
– “The feeling is different.”
– “Why is suddenly so much diversity?”
etc.
As Spock observed about V’Ger, the fandom had reached its limit and it must evolve. Same with Doctor Who and a new woman actor. No, it isn’t the same as what you grew up with, and that’s fine.
No, “Star Trek Discovery” doesn’t look like the original TOS, and that’s fine too. It looks great, and has fantastic acting. Production technology is different now. Audiences expect different, more robust stories. The Kelvin timeline Star Trek stories are more energetic for a more action-oriented audience, but they can still ask interesting science fiction questions.
Different doesn’t mean bad. Different doesn’t even necessarily mean better.
Different means different.
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