Watching "The Little Prince" (movie)

Finally managed to watch this movie, The Little Prince, the other day.

I think the key message is similar to the book. "What is essential is invisible to the eye." Of course, the movie takes place after the book, with the aviator talking about the little prince. But the story really resonates with me. I can relate to the little girl's experiences. Following a strict time-table (okay, I didn't really follow mine that well), trying to get into good schools so that she can then move up into the corporate world. Our obsession with success, being narrowly defined as getting a high-paying job. And the narrow path that leads there.

Do we have the courage to soar off into the sunset in a biplane? Or do we simply follow the paths that others have tread?

One week to Star Wars 7

They say it is the most anticipated movie of the year.

Well, with 6 episodes before this, spanning more than 30 years, and a uncountable number of fans... what can you expect? Especially when the story was made to appeal to young boys (and as no boy really grows up, that means about half the human population...), the year-end holiday season might just as well start next week.

A lot of questions... who are all these characters? How are they related to past characters? And for hardcore fans... how far is Disney moving away from the established Star Wars universe? After all, the Star Wars story has been extended generations before and after what has been depicted in movies. So placing Star Wars 7 where it is (30 years after Star Wars 6) means something has already been established. But how much of that will Disney follow? Will there be any contradictions?

Will Star Wars 7 help Disney gain new Star Wars fans? Or lose old ones? Probably a mix of both, just how much.

Whatever it is, I am looking forward to watching it. Let's see if I can get seats for one of the first few screenings at the nearby cinema.