The ad people started their blitzkrieg early, so not only did I leave my house to watch a movie I own, I was actually looking forward to doing so. After reading the articles and interviews I persisted in my illogical fixation to pay full price to see an additional thirty seconds of footage. How, you ask, do I figure there was that much extra footage? Easy; I went to see not one, not two, but all three of the Star Wars trilogy. Of my own free will.

Whoever was in charge of this venture is one smart cookie who, unfortunately, has started a new trend. George Lucas, when asked why he was re-releasing the trilogy, replied that he wanted a new generation of movie goers to grow up with this great American epic. Let's all shed a tear for his selflessness and wonder why other directors can't be as magnanimous as dear old George.

When it first came out, Star Wars set the new standard for the movie industry. Now, with fresh successes, Hollywood is paying attention to this phenomenon once more. Soon, the Godfather will be re-released to the big screen. Now don't get me wrong, I think both of these movies need to be in everyone's movie library. I just question the future repercussions. I don't want to walk past a marquee in twenty years and see "Mighty Ducks 2: Back on the Screen" or Jim Carrey's "Cable Guy." Or better yet, "Twister: Return of the Truck Commercial." If that ever happens, I'll stay home. Even nostalgia has its limits.