Critique or Cynicism

In this episode of Critique or Cynicism, I bring on Professor Juan Contreras, a Media Studies professor at the University of Akron, the general manager of the student-run television station ZTV, and a known lover of all things Star Wars to break down the portrayal of Luke Skywalker in the divisive episode 8, The Last Jedi. What is a character arc and was this the natural result of Luke’s? Or is it the assassination of a well-loved character?
 
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"Strength of the Titans" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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What is Critique or Cynicism?

How reasonable are critiques of modern media? From “Mary Sues”, “subverting expectations”, and “garbage writing”, to “toxic fandoms”, “entitled fans”, and “bigotry”, our Hollywood landscape is full of labels, some earned and some not. In Critique or Cynicism, I aim to break down these labels and accusations and, after analyzing both sides in the best light possible, give my verdict on whether the original criticism is justified.