In the world depicted in "The Last Jedi," the relationship between mass politics and the First Order is never made entirely clear the regime seems to have manifested out of some dark energy conjured by its diabolical alien leader, and, this being a mass-market sci-fi flick, we can't fault it too much for that. But the most frightening thing about the First Order, as far as real-world audiences ought to be concerned, is the radical inequality festering in the society it aims to rule. Based on an alpine-looking ice planet, run by crisp functionaries in sharply tailored uniforms and armed with world-destroying weaponry, the First Order hearkens back to fascist regimes of the 20th century. The Star Wars franchise's latest evil government, the First Order, seems carefully crafted to send a shiver down contemporary spines. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Karen Warren/Staff Show More Show Less 7 of7 Show More Show Less (David James/Lucasfilm via AP) David James/HONS Show More Show Less 6 of7 Houston Rocket Chris Paul helps Ezra Estrada, 8, pick out Star Wars legos, as he and The Chris Paul Family Foundation prepared to take their group, part of 100 children from the Houston community on a holiday shopping spree at Target, Thursday, Dec. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) Melissa Phillip/Houston Chronicle Show More Show Less 5 of7 This image released by Lucasfilm shows Laura Dern as Vice Admiral Holdo in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," in theaters on Dec. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) Melissa Phillip/Houston Chronicle Show More Show Less 4 of7 Employee Tony Romero carries drinks as he works dressed as a stormtrooper during the Star Wars trivia contest at King's BierHaus, 2044 E. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) Melissa Phillip/Houston Chronicle Show More Show Less 3 of7 Perla Lopez, left, dressed as Princess Leia, Arturo Salazar, center, dressed as Hans Solo, and Amber Monroe, right, dressed as Rey attend the Star Wars trivia contest at King's BierHaus, 2044 E. 1 of7 Brian Tees and Jennifer (Cardner) Nichols in 'Star Wars' costumes in the 1980s Brian Tee Show More Show Less 2 of7 Randy Garza of Cypress, left, dressed as Kylo Ren attends the Star Wars trivia contest at King's BierHaus, 2044 E.
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