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?