If that’s what’s happening, I misunderstood. Which is entirely possible.
I agree. Superheroes are part of the "American Mythology" and it's doubtful that they'll disappear anytime soon. I do think that the days of three or four Superhero movies a year are nearing their end, though. We'll see.
If I could only be so lucky.
I think that's true, which is why I'm glad they've retreated from their plan of, "We're going to release a Star Wars movie every year." Episodes VII and VIII made, combined, over $1.5 billion at the box office and that doesn't take into account home video sales and merchandise. There's still a love and demand for Star Wars. I just think Disney overestimated what the public was willing to support. You are absolutely correct that it was the "uniqueness" of the films that had, heretofore, been a draw. Even the lesser films had time to build up anticipation. Suddenly, once Disney got hold of the property, they were like a kid at Christmas who wants to show their new toy to everyone... over and over. I think they did a great job bringing life back to a series that had been pretty damaged (by its original creator, of all people). They just need to realize that they can't throw any old thing out there with Star Wars stamped on it and expect it to be an immediate cash cow. I'm hoping that the decision to put on the brakes is because they realize that and see the need to devote more time and effort into making what they do release worthy additions to the franchise. From everything I've seen of the designs and construction of GE, they haven't spared any expense on detail, so I'm cautiously optimistic about it. We'll see. If, by some chance, we find out after it opens that they blew it, then it will be devastating to the company in the long run. It will certainly be interesting to watch what happens.
Same. I find the casting and story in 7 and 8 to be abysmal. I can help but cringe almost the whole time I'm watching. I thought Rogue One and Solo were great films.
