A lot of die-hard “Star Wars” fans have bones to pick with “The Last Jedi,” but is this really one of them?
Why There Are No (Obvious) LGBT Characters In "The Last Jedi"https://t.co/5VU9NqGEj0 pic.twitter.com/cCOKVv3bsv
— BuzzFeed LGBT (@BuzzFeedLGBT) December 18, 2017
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[“The Last Jedi” writer-director Rian] Johnson is keenly aware of fan enthusiasm for a romance between Finn and Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac), and he was also familiar with internet chatter that a passage in one of the Star Wars novels suggests that Holdo may be bisexual. But he said that as he worked out the story arcs for the characters in this film — which revolve around the First Order’s relentless pursuit of what’s left of the Resistance’s fleet — there just wasn’t time to develop a strong romantic plotline, save for a brief kiss Rose gives Finn at the end of the film.
“Sexuality, in general, is not something that’s front of mind in any of these movies,” he said.
And that’s bad … why, exactly?
But Johnson was quick to add, “I think [LBGT representation] is something that absolutely could have a place in this universe. I’m sure it will at some point.” It may come rather soon: Star Wars: Episode IX, due for release in 2019, is currently being written by Abrams and Chris Terrio, with Abrams set to direct — and Abrams has said he would “love” for LGBT characters to appear in Star Wars.
Really focusing on the important stuff here.
Omg who cares. https://t.co/CWvLBZ9lEg
— Chad Felix Greene (@chadfelixg) December 18, 2017
People seeking to browbeat us with agenda driven everything until we are numb to it.
— Bri? (@FaithBased92) December 18, 2017
Because who gives a shit.
— Kid B (@LAbryanM) December 18, 2017
The galaxy is at war and everyone's too busy to shag. Get over it. https://t.co/mHK7zhYTpo
— ? Jayvie ? (@OneFineJay) December 18, 2017
Heh.
Wow did my buddies think I was really THAT serious with my response? Also, what is an "obvious" LGBT character anyway? Was there time for a sex scene in TLJ to make it SUPER DUPER OBVIOUS?
— ? Jayvie ? (@OneFineJay) December 18, 2017
That’s a really good question, actually. What do they mean by “obvious,” exactly?
Isn't it sexist to presume that gays should be "obvious"??
— Jack Burns (@Jack_Burns__) December 18, 2017
So they want stereotypes in the movie?
— Jason G (@jayEhhGee) December 18, 2017
Stereotypes are, like, so progressive, you guys.
Because it’s not important to the story line. What with all the merely platonic character relationships in the entire movie. Get over your incessant need to be validated.
— 21 (@JasonPiotter) December 18, 2017
The sexuality of virtually every character in the movie is unknown. Maybe it's none of our business.
— Aaron Henager (@AaronHenager1) December 18, 2017
It’s none of our business, except when it’s all we’re supposed to care about. Make your minds, SJWs!
LOL, the impossible standards of Social Justice.
Y'all are ridiculous.
— Ordy's handcrafted Yule log (@TheOpulentAmish) December 18, 2017
Ugh!! Really?! Just enjoy the frickin movie and shut up.
— Whattabitch??️? (@rcs1183) December 18, 2017
Amen.
