During a quick visit from our son and his
girlfriend (they live in Boston) at Halloween the family was together before
the parties began. We talked about the upcoming Star Wars movie. I’ve enjoyed all
the Star Wars movies, many times over, and the merchandising. But this time the
movie merchandising was everywhere, car, bank, even yogurt commercials. There
was so much hype that I was sure the movie would be a disappointment
everyone was together for the Chanukah. Our three children are grown and in their
own houses. But at every holiday they all move back home. Everyone was excited
about the movie, even our grandchildren. We all talked about our favorite parts.
I asked my son’s girlfriend which Star Wars movie she liked best. After a pause
she said she hadn’t seen any of the Star Wars movies.
son’s face was priceless. He followed it up with quotes from the different films. He
became a man on a mission. He put together a plan, a Star Wars marathon so she
could catch up before they came back to New Jersey for the holidays. She was a
great sport.
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Over the weeks between visits they watched
each movie. We had a Chanukah dinner. We enjoyed opening our gifts. This year
my daughters left early. I wondered if we would still get to the movies. After
a quick Sunday breakfast we went to the theater and saw The Force Awakens in
3D. The movie was great. I had worried for nothing.
Wars movies. It’s long been a wonderful example of Joseph Campbell’s The Heroes Journey, an average man who goes
and achieved great deeds on behalf of the group through a series of adventures. It’s
a little David versus Goliath, redemption, faith in a bigger power and good winning
over evil after overcoming great odds and sacrifices. Add to that the great
gadgets, space ships and cool weapons and I’m hooked.
movie all those years ago? Was it the light saber he got after seeing The
Return of the Jedi or sitting with his Dad and watching the other Star
War movies? The lure of the story isn’t something that fades as you grow
older. Watching the movies when you’re older you see it from an adult’s
perspective on politics and relationships.
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