The Force of Obsession: How Star Wars Took Over Our Lives

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A long time ago, in a childhood far, far away… we were normal. And then Star Wars happened.

In this episode of The Films That Ruined Us, we take a hyperspace jump into the galaxy that changed everything—from how we see movies to how we see ourselves. Miles takes us deep into The Empire Strikes Back, the film that cemented Star Wars as more than just a blockbuster but a full-blown cultural obsession. Meanwhile, Katy defends The Force Awakens—a movie that reignited old flames, shattered expectations, and, let’s be honest, made us all cry at least once.

Did Star Wars ruin our ability to enjoy simple, non-epic storytelling? Are we all just chasing the high of Empire? And why do we keep falling for JJ Abrams' mystery boxes? We unpack the joy, the heartbreak, and the lifelong obsession that Star Wars has left in its wake.

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