Bored of 'Star Wars'? As a Screenwriter, I Can Tell You Why
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Cole Haddon explores the narrative issues in modern 'Star Wars' films and their impact on audience engagement.
Why does Disney’s modern era of ‘Star Wars’ leave so many fans indifferent at best and running away at worst? It isn’t just you – and it isn't a lack of explosions and lightsaber duels. In this episode, I take a close look at the new film ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ to diagnose a massive narrative crisis in not just it, but most ‘Star Wars’ projects post-George Lucas. By breaking this golden rule of commercial storytelling , Disney has ensured that audiences will continue to tune out and films like ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ will continue to bomb. Today’s conversation is as much for storytellers looking to improve their craft as ‘Star Wars’ fanatics who are having trouble putting a finger on why so many of these stories aren’t moving them or the broader culture anymore. ON THE ITINERARY: THE CONSEQUENCE CRISIS: Breaking down why modern ‘Star Wars’ stories feel like they’re spinning their wheels, and how avoiding real narrative stakes kills audience investment. THE FORGOTTEN GOLDEN RULE: Unpacking the essential rule of commercial storytelling that Disney keeps breaking – and how violating it directly triggers profound audience fatigue. THE SCREENWRITER'S DIAGNOSIS: A clinical look at…
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