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There are plenty of film franchises with dedicated followings, but for pure fanaticism, its hard to imagine harry potter devotees, swooning twilight lovers, or even trekkies surpassing the star wars enthusiasts seen in writerdirector alexandre o. And so, just to remind people of george lucas movie prowess, here are 5 moments from his career that prove he should still be regarded as a movie genius. This hilarious, heartfelt documentary delves deep into lucass cultural legacy, asking all the tough questions. Mar 24, 2010 there are fan films using pets, kids, toys, clayvirtually every medium has paid homage to the star wars universe even instant messaging, and the people vs. George lucas calls disney white slavers in charlie rose interview. The people vs george lucas is a very entertaining and interesting documentary that studies the way george lucas likes to update his films namely star wars, with the 1997 special editions, though it also touches on indiana jones and some of his other films and the relationship the star wars fans have with its creator. Founded in 1971, lucasfilm is one of the worlds leading entertainment companies and home to the legendary star wars and indiana jones franchises.
Quark films producers of features, shorts, documentaries. George lucas premiered at sxsw film festival and claims to be an objective view on the cultural rift caused by the star wars saga. George lucas full movie hd quality 720p free the people vs. George lucas will bring the force home when video on demand premieres on september 27 th, and dvd and digital download arrive on october 25th. George lucas is an open andshut case, but that doesnt mean it cant also be an entertaining one. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the people vs. People vs george lucas lucas look a likes video dailymotion. Below, in press kits and downloads, you can access our stills, clips and epk. George lucas, which not only details the crimes lucas has committed against his fans, but goes much deeper, examining the star wars phenomenon, the man who created it, its fans and the very idea of culture itself. A teaser trailer for the people vs george lucas which has been selected for the prestigious spotlight premiere section at the south by southwest sxsw film festival in austin, texas, which runs from march 12th to 21st 2010 the people vs.
While the first film examined the relationship between star wars fans and their former messiah in. You can watch recordings anytime, anywhere with your cloud dvr. Feel free to browse our work, find out more about us and follow our latest news. And why are millions of others staunchly prepared to defend him in the face of innumerable allegations.
George lucas premiered at sxsw film festival and claims to be an objective view on. Its clear that lucas constantly challenged the way that film making was done, and in. Why did george lucas create the lucasfilm computer. The film nicely establishes the original trilogys place in history and in culture, and sets the tone for why we love george lucas. The trailer for the documentary the people vs george lucas which takes an interesting look at one of the industrys most famous franchises and its creator. People who love the directors movies cant stand what hes done to the. The legacy of star wars and the tempest in a very large teapot that seminal film has stirred in its vast legion of fans gets a nerds eye view in. Abrams surely knew that hed be held up against the impossible standards set by george lucas in the original trilogy and, to a lesser extent, in. As ive said in the past, scholastic makes books for kids. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. This hilarious, heartfelt documentary delves deep into lucas s cultural legacy.
Few films have had the same influence on pop culture as star wars. Theres a fine line between love and hate, and some star wars fanatics have crossed that flimsy divide with blasters ablazin when. Mar 14, 2010 the passion the original star wars trilogy inspires in its fans is unparalleled. The film combines filmmaker and celebrity interviews with fan films, mainly taken from the 2010 online video star wars uncut, which were submitted via the film. George lucas is a 2010 documentary comedy film directed by swiss director alexandre o.
George lucas recently spoke with charlie rose, and the 50plusminute talk is fascinating on a number of levels, from how hollywood changed in an unfortunate way after star wars, to how he feels about the new film, and where he sees his career now. The licence plate number on milners deuce coupe in american graffiti 1973 was thx 8. Thinking about making a goosebumps the people vs george. Oct 19, 2011 american film institute 3,576,104 views. Star wars fans and the sins of george lucas the atlantic. It follows that theyd want goosebumps to stay a childrens series. So, for those of you who feel betrayed, disappointed, infuriated or traumatized by george lucas, theres finally a movie for you, the fascinating, excellent documentary the people vs. Aug 29, 2011 the film nicely establishes the original trilogys place in history and in culture, and sets the tone for why we love george lucas. Martin scorsese who helped reignite film as the dominant artistic medium for the rest of the century. A humorous and heartfelt documentary about the conflicted relationship between the man who created star wars and the fans who worship it. Theres a new documentary coming out by filmmaker alexandre o.
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The only thing star wars fans love more than star wars is george lucas. George lucas is his third feature documentary, after chick flick about colorados own mike the headless chicken and earthlings, a corky and stylish examination of the klingon language phenomenon. Lettersnumbers thx18 name of his first real movie appears in many films. The passion the original star wars trilogy inspires in its fans is unparalleled. As one interviewee put it, i lovehate george lucas. George lucas 2010 the filmmaking and fanaticism around the famous director. Why have so many star wars fans turned against him to decry the release of the special editions and the prequel trilogy. George lucas is slated for release in the summer of 2011 at a theater not too far, far. Its like pulling a girls hair or laughing at a guys ugly face in middle school. They gave him their love, their money and their online parodies. Were an innovative production company working across fiction, documentary and animation for feature, tv and digital platforms.
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The majority of the movie is devoted to showing just how much the movies have inspired fans. Start streaming a complimentary selection of shows and movies while you wait for your xfinity tv service to be installed. George lucas has been selected for the prestigious spotlight premiere section at the south by southwest sxsw film festival in austin, texas, which the people vs. The people vs george lucas official teaser trailer 1 hd. George lucas takes a silly, annoying, revengeofthenerds approach to its subject, portraying fans of star wars as a bunch of stunted, obnoxious, vulgar weirdos. But its hard to argue about his abilities as a remarkable innovator and entrepreneur. Feb 12, 2009 slated for release in 2010, the people vs george lucas delves into the impassioned feelings and opinions expressed by fans and foes of legendary screen icon george lucas, and the many debates. George lucas ca vf streaming complet the people vs. George lucas is a new kind of star wars fan film, and we. And, for all of the people jumping to conclusions about it being about hating george lucas, its very much the opposite. Thats what the filmmakers behind the documentary the people vs. The way the story is told is excellent and done in a good quick pace. The film is mainly about how the fans of the original star wars films, and a little bit about the 4th indiana jones film, felt betrayed by lucas. George lucas explores the titanic struggle between a godlike filmmaker and his legions of fans over the most popular franchise in movie.
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