This past weekend marked the release of Star Wars: Episode VIII, The Last Jedi. This is the second film in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, which has introduced a whole new generation to the joys of Star Wars fandom.
This movie has received mixed reviews, which, as a loyal Star Wars fan, baffles me, but as a general media consumer I understand the critiques. Even though the franchise is becoming more inclusive and diverse, the story stays basically the same; good versus evil, beautifully choreographed light saber battles, and a collection of quirky characters and imperiled civilizations. The story pandered to hardcore Star Wars fans, but in doing so risked leaving the average moviegoer unimpressed.
Some reviews are taking a page from the character Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and arguing that...