How The Last Jedi Defies Expectations
Added 2018-09-01 04:54:17 +0000 UTCA brand new Pop Detective video essay is here! The Last Jedi is a movie that's deliberately designed to defy fan expectations. Nowhere is this subversion more evident than in the way the film handles its three male heroes.
The surprising character arcs for Poe, Finn, and Luke (especially as they relate to women) are part of the reason for the intense fan anger directed at the movie. In this video I argue the extreme fan backlash speaks to an underlying anxiety rooted in deep-seated insecurities about masculinity.
I have a sneaking suspicion I'm going to have to do some extra heavy-handed comment moderation on YouTube for this one :P
I hope you all enjoy it! As always, I couldn't make these videos without your continued support.
Thank you!
-Jonathan
