Like audiences around the world, I’ve been spellbound by Top Gun: Maverick this summer. I’ve yet to identify whether it’s because of the nostalgic kitsch, a blast of normality delivered via the multiplex, a distraction from a horrendous news cycle, or a cocktail of the three. Also, like audiences around the world, the use of Kenny Loggins’ classic song early in the film inspired me to revisit the original Top Gun.