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I guess I'm NOT a fan, by your definition.

Posted by Audiophilander (A) on May 18, 2002 at 08:25:40

In Reply to: Old enough to have perspective. posted by Tom §. on May 17, 2002 at 18:40:26:

I consider the first Star Wars a great film followed closely by The Empire Strikes Back. Even though he didn't direct the second and third features in the series, both were his "vision." Unfortunately, the wheels started falling off of that vision in the third film (i.e., it was to neatly tied up and had some serious "groaner" elements including the cute furry creatures that had TM marketing written all over them).

FTR, Lucas was at one point in his life viewed as a great visionary director (even before SW) from the same class as Spielburg, Scorsese and others who came into prominence in the early 70's; of course, you are correct in your assessment that he hasn't lived up to those expectations.

As for what he is emulating, well if it's the serials of the 30's and 40's he is doing it badly or picking the worst ones to emulate. You may recall that Spielburg's Raiders of the Lost Ark also based it's theme and structure on the classic serials and pulled it off handsomely. Granted, Lucas had a hand in the concept, but Spielburg created a beautifully directed homage to a classic form of cinema that WILL stand the test of time. His second effort fell short and he recognized the fact that he'd let his audience down somewhat and corrected the failure by turning in another classic in the third film in the series.

My point here is that Spielburg has respect for his audience while Lucas is gotten wrapped up in the minutiae of creating special effects to the point where he no longer connects to the movie going public outside of the drooling SW fan base.

As I indicated your loyal fan above, may the farce be with you!

AuPh

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