SteveStarkiller
Sr Member
very possible. that wookie fur doesn't look especially first rate to me.
very possible. that wookie fur doesn't look especially first rate to me.
Don't you think he looks tired?
I, at least, see what you did there...
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--Jonah
I agree with you within the context they would be given any relevant autonomy or their thoughts and opinions any credibility. I'm just with the camp that did not see any flexibility from George on that, at least up until the time he was wrapping up Episode III. If he had regained whatever spirit he had during the OT after that, I'd've given any attempt on his part to do the sequels a very fair chance, but only if...
Where are people getting that from though? I haven't read anything, at all, that substantiates everyone's claims of Lucas being a close minded director who doesn't listen to anyone. It seems like a lot of people putting their own beliefs on what happened onto Lucas.
But here's the thing. George Lucas owned it. He was the boss. It was his film and story to tell. He had every right to approve, reject and change any item as he saw fit. Everyone was an employee paid by his company that he owned. They had to be yes men and women. they were in no position to argue or make any suggestions unless he specifically asked for your opinion. I am certain if anyone criticized his point of view or his decision they were let go (or taken out back and shot)I... he meets weekly or daily with whatever department he's meeting with and the people around him are like misty-eyed acolytes waiting for him to anoint them. He goes down the line with the "I like this and this and this, don't like this, this would be okay if you turn it upside down", and everyone continues to smile and swoon at just his mere presence. ... We could indeed all be wrong, but from what I've seen, he was surrounded by a LOT of hero-worshipping yes men and women.
...of course the Behind the Scenes footage we've seen is all edited and approved by Lucasfilm. It's not like we have people dissenting with Uncle George on officially released footage from the OT.
But here's the thing. George Lucas owned it. He was the boss. It was his film and story to tell. He had every right to approve, reject and change any item as he saw fit. Everyone was an employee paid by his company that he owned. They had to be yes men and women. they were in no position to argue or make any suggestions unless he specifically asked for your opinion. I am certain if anyone criticized his point of view or his decision they were let go (or taken out back and shot)
Should GL have taken on other suggestions and ideas from ":someone" Yes. Its been told that there were indeed a few peer (not hired hands) that gave critique and suggestions Steven Spielberg being among them and GL noted their advice and chose not to follow through with said option.
If I worked for GL and he came in and said I like this but not that and change this I would feel more than obliged to say "Yes, Sir... right on it." because I am a working wrist for the artist and nothing more. (and I would then kiss the ground he **** on and deposit my check!)
Of course, it would be wouldn't it?!
I agree that Star Wars was his baby. What I'm saying in a circuitous way is that he was more collaborative in the OT era than he was with the prequels; I don't think there's much dispute about that. And don't get me wrong; despite my criticisms about him and the resulting prequels, I love George Lucas. He created a galaxy I've gotten lost in countless times since I was eight years old. At this point I honestly don't know what the hell I'm trying to say that hasn't been said a zillion times before about the shortcomings "I" found in the prequel trilogy that I think could have/would have been different if the circumstances of their production had been more like the OT.
I'm saying no more about it.
you WILL say more about it!
oh, I agree... in fact, I have to look it up but if I recall correctly he did indeed ask someone to co-write it.. can't recall who and they declined so he pretty much said F-It, I'll just do it all myself... so ya, he should have had a co-writer... he should have realized he sucked at directing and hired a director... why he felt the need to be all controlling on the entire PT is beyond me... I don't get it either. I had thought that if GL would just step back and be the executive producer and let others write and direct we would have great movies because GL has great ideas but.... and my wish came true when he sold the whole thing to Disney®
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You're right; I will say more about it! And that's that I agree with everything you just said. He has GREAT ideas and concepts; he just sucks at their execution.