“I Love This Stupid, Bad Star Wars Movie” by Chris Pennington

Can a bad movie throw you into an existential spiral? Author Chris Pennington was in the theater on opening night for the latest Star Wars movie: The Mandalorian and Grogu. What he saw was underwhelming. After two hours, and nearly $40 for two tickets, not much actually happened: no storylines were advanced, no lightsabers were lit, no risks were taken. It served as a reminder that the best stories—and the best lives—involve real stakes, real meaning, and real risk. Thankfully, we’re all invited into a much better story, one with eternal ramifications, no theater pass required. Read the full length article here. Find more articles by Chris Pennington here. Get our freshest articles sent right to your inbox every Monday. Sign up for The Weekly email newsletter here.