Homework or Entertainment? When Movies Feel Like a Chore
Hey there, fellow gamers! Let’s talk about something that’s been on my mind lately. You know that feeling when you finish a long day of school or work, and all you want to do is kick back, relax, and immerse yourself in some epic gaming adventures? Yeah, I’m with you on that. Homework, on the other hand, is a different story. We can all agree that it’s not the most exciting thing in the world. So, imagine my disappointment when I realized that even our beloved movies and TV shows are starting to feel like homework.
The Mandalorian & Grogu: A Journey Worth Studying For
In case you’ve been living under a rock, let me introduce you to The Mandalorian. It’s a Disney+ series that kicked off in 2019 and features the adventures of Din Djarin, a Mandalorian bounty hunter played by Pedro Pascal. Now, I have to admit, the first season was a blast. It had that classic “adventure-of-the-week” vibe, with our grumpy warrior reluctantly taking care of a baby who happens to have some crazy psychic powers. It was a self-contained story that didn’t require much background knowledge. But then things started to change.
As the show progressed, it began to dive deeper into the larger Star Wars universe, bringing back characters from animated series like The Clone Wars. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love Star Wars as much as the next gamer, but this new direction didn’t quite hit the mark for me. Suddenly, I found myself having to watch other shows like The Book of Boba Fett just to fully understand what was going on in The Mandalorian. It felt like a chore, and let me tell you, suffering through some mediocre episodes just to get a glimpse of my favorite characters was not fun.
When Entertainment Turns Into Homework: The Marvel Dilemma
And it’s not just Star Wars that’s guilty of this homework-like approach. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is also getting in on the action. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love me some superhero movies. But when they start tying in with TV shows and require me to watch multiple seasons just to keep up with the story, it becomes a bit overwhelming. Take Ant-Man 3, for example. It introduced a new villain, Kang, who is set to play a big role in the MCU’s multiverse phase. But if you wanted to see Kang’s actual introduction, you had to watch the first season of Loki. It’s like a never-ending cycle of homework!
The same goes for The Marvels, a film that features characters from two different TV shows. It feels like there’s this pressure to make every part of our lives either Marvel or Star Wars, but let’s be real here. Most of us just want to go to the movies and have a good time. We don’t want to feel like we’re back in school, cramming for a test. Requiring people to pay a monthly fee and watch hours of content just to understand a movie is not the way to get people excited about cinema.
Game Over: Is this the Future of Star Wars?
Now, let’s talk about Star Wars. Since the release of Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker, Lucasfilm seems a bit lost when it comes to the film side of things. We’re still waiting for Rian Johnson’s Star Wars trilogy, and Taika Waititi’s Star Wars project is also nowhere to be seen. Instead, we’ve got The Mandalorian & Grogu and three other Star Wars films announced. Sure, one of them will feature Rey, but it seems like these new films are taking priority over the works of Johnson and Waititi.
But here’s the thing, there’s just too much you have to do before you even get to the cinema. It’s overwhelming, and it’s clearly one of the factors contributing to the declining popularity of the MCU. So, why is Lucasfilm taking the same approach with Star Wars? It feels like a chore, and unless they do some serious marketing magic, I don’t see it working out for them. As gamers, we just want to enjoy a good movie without feeling like we’re back in school. Give us something fun and exciting, like a Glup Shitto movie, and we’ll be happy.
Conclusion: Let’s Keep Entertainment Fun!
So, fellow gamers, let’s take a stand against the growing trend of movies feeling like homework. We play games to escape the stresses of the real world, not to add more homework to our lives. We want to enjoy movies and TV shows without feeling like we need a PhD in Marvel or Star Wars lore. Let’s demand movies that are accessible and enjoyable on their own, without requiring hours of background knowledge. Let’s keep entertainment fun and exciting, just like our favorite games. Together, we can make a difference. Game on!