The original Star Wars trilogy is beloved, but The Empire Strikes Back stands out as a masterpiece. So what makes it so great? As we discuss, a huge factor was director Irvin Kershner and his more nuanced, actor-focused approach. From the long shots to let scenes breathe, to coaxing out incredible performances, Kershner nailed the execution. #StarWars #EmpireStrikesBack #IrvinKershner #Directing #Filmmaking #Lucasfilm