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Lucas’s Impact on Cinema and Culture
Every red-blooded American knows about George Lucas, even if they don’t know him by name. You can’t fail to recognize the ominous silhouette of Vader’s helmet or the cult-like following of Star Wars fans at the movie theaters.
But is that the extent of Lucas’s impact? I answer with a resounding, “No!” In this, our FINAL INSTALLMENT in The Genius of George Lucas series (woot woot!), we’ll acknowledge three major areas that Lucas has impacted throughout his career. Join me, won’t you?
Happy Birthday, PWD!
If you can’t believe it’s been two years since Past Watchful Dragons began gracing your inbox with awesomeness, then join the club–neither can I! Nevertheless, it’s true, and I wanted to take a week to reminisce on some of the great stuff we’ve learned together during the past year. Also, I’m eager to hear from you! What do you want to read about next year?
Indiana Jones: The Flop of Four and the Fear of Five
Did you hate the fourth Indiana Jones movie but have a hard time articulating exactly why? That’s how I felt until I forced myself to re-watch it and write this article. It turns out there are plenty of reasons to dislike it, and I enumerate several of them here.
Also, if you happened to like the film, I forgive you. We can still be friends. I even included the parts of the movie I did like…and one of them may surprise you.
So while this post is quite a bit more, shall we say, blunt than usual, it’s not all bad news. Read on to see for yourself!
The Fun of Indiana Jones 1-3: Part 2
Horror, humor, and iconic style: these are just a few of the ingredients that have combined to make Indiana Jones a cult classic for over 40 years. Read on to enjoy some classic quotes and a little-known fact about The Temple of Doom’s rating!
The Fun of Indiana Jones 1-3: Heroism
A bullwhip, a brown fedora, and a whole lot of moxie–no one else can pull it off like Indiana Jones. This guy is a hero in a league of his own. Find out what makes the original trilogy a cult classic in today’s post!
Disney’s Star Wars: Characters and Effects
What does it take to make a true Star Wars movie? Relatable characters? Stunning effects? Memorable music? Or does it take something more? Find out if Disney’s Star Wars films make the grade in today’s post!
Disney’s Star Wars: Stories and Themes
So George Lucas sold out to the Mouse, and Star Wars will never be the same. Whether you find that good or bad depends on what you expect from the Star Wars universe. I tend to be a bit more critical of these four films, so feel free to disagree with my take on their stories and themes.
(PS: If you haven’t watched Disney’s Star Wars movies, you may want to scamper off and do so, because you’ll find some spoilers in the post. Reader beware!)
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