by Alex Lehr

A long time ago, at various locations far, far away, a young director and screenwriter named George Lucas created a saga that revolutionized the science fiction genre forever.
An infinitely expanding, unique story, “Star Wars” has blasted through the hyperspace of Skyriver and straight into the very souls of cinematic experimentation and aspiring writers, compiling a grand story through six action-packed, emotional, transformative stories. Now, on Dec. 18 of this year, we will have yet another addition to the unstoppable saga, in the form of “Star Wars Episode Seven: The Force Awakens.”
This is the first feature “Star Wars” film we have been blessed with in ten years, since the release of “Revenge of the Sith” in 2005. In other words, the biggest deal of all, Death Star sized, I would say.
The internet has been buzzing with the arrival of the new film’s epic trailers, showcasing old friends, new baddies and even more intense battle sequences than ever before, continuing the story of Luke Skywalker following the destruction of the Second Death Star and the passing of series favorite Darth Vader.
I will admit, I have watched the newest trailer no less than twenty…thirty…forty…you know, I cannot even remember how many times. It has that kind of power. The music, the visuals and the seductive allure of a new danger on the horizon, I am beyond ecstatic at the prospect of witnessing the dark Kylo Ren and his First Order, battling against rogue Stormtrooper Finn and new faces.
The air is charged with the excitement over the new Star Wars, with chills every time I hear Han Solo’s “Chewie…we’re home,” and the prospect of seeing the intense story become more epic and lore abundant. With Lucas’s departure from directing, it is highly hoped that the story will leave a strong impact left by the prequel trilogy, considered subpar by millions of fans to the original trilogy. J.J. Abrams, the world is watching and waiting.
I definitely have to thank my father for introducing me to this fantastic world. He and I share equal enthusiasm at the arrival of the new film.
According to Richard Lehr, “I saw Star Wars back in 1977 when I was 8 years old. The magic of the story is still as exciting today as it was almost 40 years ago.”
I hugely recommend the prequels and the original trilogy. Let no man or woman go on in this life without them knowing “Star Wars.” May the Force be with you.