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Ryan references past statements, such as the ILM animation director Hal Hickel’s claim that "Star Wars is not about war," to illustrate how the franchise’s narrative themes have shifted. He also cites criticism from fans about the supposed "senseless" deaths of female characters, such as Leia Organa, and the perceived favoritism toward giving women major roles—like Rey Skywalker and Jyn Erso—only to be met with accusations of sexism when they are involved in violent or tragic scenes.