The Force Awakens Tenth Anniversary

The premiere was on 14 December, with the general release on 18 December 2015. The 10 year anniversary seems like a time to reconsider what it did to our beloved Star Wars. Not that Disney-Lucasfilm is remembering. But Nerdrotic is.

This date doesn't mark what most consider the death of Disney-Lucasfilm, but it is a prominent date in the death of the Star Wars saga.

Personally, I hate the prequel trilogy. I didn't pay to see all of them in the theater.

I didn't watch The Force Awakens in the theater, and I haven't seen all of it, giving up partway through. I don't think I've seen any of The Last Jedi and I've only seen clips of The Rise of Skywalker Palpatine. Well, I've probably seen clips of The Last Jedi without realizing which movie they are from.

I like the original trilogy. It was a fun set of movies that told a fairly standard hero's story. The prequels were about a trade dispute, and politics. The sequel trilogy was about a Mary Sue, who could do no wrong, and was perfect at everything. Neither of those 2 things make for great storytelling.

Anyway, Gary at Nerdrotic has watched (or re-watched) this movie so I don't have to.

This is the Nerdrotic video The Force Awakens - How Disney Destroyed Star Wars

A film becomes a classic through a rare blend of timeless storytelling, artistic innovation, deep emotional resonance, and lasting cultural significance, allowing it to endure beyond fleeting trends by connecting it with audiences across generations through memorable characters, profound themes, and cinematic milestones that influence film making itself, creating a shared experience that stands the test of time. And that's everything Disney's Star Wars Episode 7, The Force Awakens isn't.

The video is nearly an hour, so plan accordingly.

Film Threat held a funeral for the franchise last year. It is on YouTube, and individual sections are on YT in manageable time chunks. Film Threat also put Disney-Lucasfilm on trail for crimes against the art. Both are easy enough to find if you are interested. Chris Gore was apparently a huge Star Wars fan in his youth.

The death of Lucasfilm can probably be tied to the day George L. sold to Bob Iger and Co. If you don't like that date, the release of The Rise of Skywalker Palpatine is probably a good date. Most people checked out after that. Some fans held on until The Acolyte was released. I'm not sure why that was a step too far, but the fire in the vacuum of space, the runaway fire in the 100% stone installation, and Lesbian Space Witches probably contributed to the demise.