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THX 1138 – George Lucas's gritty 1971 debut creates a believable dystopian sci-fi world through clever cinematography and use of realworld locations, while the campier Logan's Run hasn't aged as well. Unfortunately the only version available now is the 2004 Director’s Cut full of CGI "enhancements,” but unlike the Star…

Did you know that George Lucas's experience with the Young Indiana Jones Chronicles may have been the catalyst for the Star Wars prequels? 🤯 Exciting insights from our latest episode with special guests Peter Holmstrom and Daniel Noa, hosts of @YoungIndyChroniclers!🎙️🎬 Tune in to the full episode for more intriguing…

Talking with the fine gents behind @YoungIndyChroniclers unpacking the genius of Young Indy 🎥🔍 George Lucas's forgotten masterpiece combines his passions for education, history & adventure into a groundbreaking cinematic saga made for TV 📺📽️ #YoungIndy #georgelucas

Josh is joined by the hosts of the @YoungIndyChroniclers Podcast: Peter Holmstrom, and Daniel Noa, and delve into the eponymous TV series, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. Discover the groundbreaking production techniques, the educational value, and the passion that George Lucas poured into the often overlooked series. Learn how the…

Lots of people mistakenly believe that George Lucas made the Star Wars Special Editions to cheat his ex-wife, Marcia Lucas, out of royalties on the films. (Which doesn't make any kind of sense given how royalties work, but ok.) But you don't have to take my word for it: here,…

You might not think much about the fonts in Star Wars, but the typographic choices were surprisingly straightforward. Rather than using cliché "spacey" sci-fi fonts popular in 1970s films, Star Wars opted for clean, readable typefaces even for things like the opening crawl and subtitles. This kept the film feeling…

The Star Wars logo is iconic for a reason! 🌟 Designer @StarWarsFonts breaks down why the final logo was the perfect choice - from its balance and perspective to becoming an instantly recognizable shape. 💛 #StarWars #Logos #Branding #Design #SuzyRice

Star Wars fans often think George Lucas had a plan for the saga from the very beginning, but it was more in flux than people realize. Listen to George explain how he decided to make the Star Wars prequels in his own words. #georgelucas #starwars #prequeltrilogy

🎥 Powerful insights from Dr. David West Reynolds, former Lucasfilm employee, on the sincerity behind the Star Wars prequel trilogy. 🌟 Despite any missteps, he appreciates George Lucas’s genuine attempt to share personal pain and societal concerns rather than make films out purely commercial considerations. 💫 For the full interview…

Conflicted but respectful, Dr. David West Reynolds shares his experience hearing George Lucas' vision for the prequels firsthand. 😞🙏 While not the Star Wars he hoped for, he grew to appreciate Lucas' foresight in creating for the next generation–not just nostalgia. For the rest of our conversation with Dr. Reynolds,…

When creating the first trailer for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Dr. David West Reynolds and editor Mark Mrnka faced a dilemma: Showcase the movie as it truly was, slapstick humor and all? 🤡 Or craft the trailer hardcore fans were hoping for? 🙏 In the end,…

In this episode, Josh interviews Dr. David West Reynolds about his unbelievable journey from archaeologist to editing the hugely-anticipated teaser trailer for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999). Learn how Dr. Reynolds went from earning his PhD researching ancient sites to launching an expedition in Tunisia to…

Dr. David West Reynolds and Josh discuss their immense respect for George Lucas, both as a creative phenomenon and as a boss and co-worker. While acknowledging Lucas' spectacular achievements, they also emphasize the importance of constructive criticism in understanding why certain aspects of his work may not have reached their…

It actually improves the story to view Anakin as not very smart or strategic. He was the blunt, talented jock - great instincts but not much going on upstairs! So all his questionable decisions make more sense if he was an oblivious pawn in Palpatine's master plan. What do you…

Richard Marquand directed a little-known thriller called Eye of the Needle that caught George Lucas's attention. Like indie directors today get picked for big franchises after a modest hit, Lucas chose the eager-to-please Marquand to helm Jedi. #StarWars #ReturnOfTheJedi #RichardMarquand #GeorgeLucas #BehindTheScenes

George Lucas wanted someone willing to collaborate while still maintaining control on the final chapter of his Star Wars trilogy. Richard Marquand knew what he was getting into. Learn more behind-the-scenes stories in "Secrets of the Force": tcp.show/SecretsOftheForce #ad #StarWars #ReturnOfTheJedi #RichardMarquand #GeorgeLucas #BehindTheScenes

What would George Lucas think about AI in filmmaking? 🤔 As an addendum to our last episode, we asked former Lucasfilm employee Dr. David West Reynolds to speculate. Dr. Reynolds gives insights into GL's love of technology, but cautions that creativity requires something human. Subscribe to see our full episode…

Despite Lucas' many qualms with the original trilogy, George Lucas had high praise for one iconic shot in Return of the Jedi - the tracking shot in the Luke/Vader duel. Want to dive deeper into little known secrets from the original trilogy production? Pick up the TASCHEN Star Wars Archives…

Josh and Mickey have an in-depth discussion about some of the most interesting behind-the-scenes details of Return of the Jedi. They analyze the dark side mythology, the moral struggle facing Luke, and what makes certain moments in the story resonate. Interested to learn more behind-the-scenes secrets? Check out J.W. Rinzler’s…

The droid factory sequence from Attack of the Clones lights up our millennial synapses in a very specific way #starwars #attackoftheclones #nickarcade #natalieportman

George Lucas was a pioneer of technology in filmmaking...but what would he think of generative AI? Would it be a step too far? We imagine what he might think in the latest episode of TRASH COMPACTOR. #georgelucas #starwars #ai #filmmaking

Welcome to a special episode of Trash Compactor, part of the Star Wars Podcast Day 2024 celebration! This year, we're not only joining forces with podcasts around the galaxy to honor #StarWarsPodcastDay2024, but we're also commemorating the 25th anniversary of the pioneering Star Wars podcast, Jedi Talk, which debuted on…

Michael explains how Splinter of the Mind's Eye, the first EU Star Wars novel, shows the early Star Wars universe was not carefully planned out. #splinterofthemindseye #starwarseu #debunkingstarwars

Josh, Jonny, and Bracey thoughtfully discuss George Lucas’s relentless creativity and vision when making changes to beloved Star Wars films with each new special edition release. They aim to balance their artistic critiques with deep respect for the man behind an iconic, culture-shaping franchise. #StarWars #GeorgeLucas #FilmCritique #SpecialEditions #SciFi