George Lucas.......A great director? COUGH

Course... you could always argue that he's a bad director for not realising a script is rubbish :D (just stirring) ;)

Oh, and if you can't tell the difference between Basil Brush and Patrick Troughton, you need help... Although, I will admit Patrick's bushy eyebrows could confuse you a bit... :D ;)
 
No sh*t Einstein.

I never knew what a director did before. Thanks for that education.

The director also has a major say in casting. Actually, Lucas isn't so awful at this part of the job. He often chooses excellent actors. But then why does he elicit such awful performances from so many of them?

Oh, by the way, the best directors don't actually "tell the actors how to interpret their roles". Most actors would balk at that. But then, that's not an issue with Lucas since he doesn't seem to communicate anything to his actors during the shooting process.

Another excellent point made by another poster is that Lucas doesn't seem to be very good at choosing shots on the hoof - hence the constant tinkering and re-shoots. Since he isn't kow-towing to a studio there is no reason for this other than Lucas makes mistakes during the shooting process.

But then, as Stuart keeps reminding us, he knows FAR more about this whole subject than I do. So I wonder if he could tell us why he thinks Lucas is a great director. And no, pointing to box office receipts won't suffice...

Oh, and by the way, determining length of shots is the job of the editor. The composition of the shots is the job of the DOP. But you surely knew this, since you're such an expert.
 
Couldn't agree more... See my earlier post about Indy 4. ;)

I always thought it was a pity Ryan Phillippe didn't get Anakin. Think it'd have been much darker with him.

On to current SW news... Conformation of a SW based TV show. Rumors were it would be based around a young Boba Fett, although I dunno if that's still the case... I have horrible visions of Star Wars 90210... ;) :D

Also, apparently some news on Episodes VII, VIII and VIIII...

Mark Hamill Talks Star Wars Epis. 7, 8, & 9
 
So, lala, tell me which aspect of George Lucas's direction you dislike so much. Obviously you don't like the stories of the films or the performances of the actors but of course the director's job is to decide on composition of shots and oversee the editing.

So, can you give me examples of where the direction falls down - or do you just mean you don't like his films?
 
As usual, your response is childish, condescending and petulant. I had made up my mind not to reply to any more of your posts because little of what you say has any substance and you seem unable to participate in a reasoned, mature exchange of views without resorting to sarcasm and childish retorts.

So this is my final reply to you edna - I don't know what problems you have but I know that you have irritated quite a number of contributors to these forums with your aggressive tone and know-all attitude.

Personally I can't be bothered even being irritated by you. There's little point in trying to discuss things reasonably with people who know everything so I'm not going to bother any more.

Since you love to have the last word, I'm sure you'll reply to this - can we expect one of your "specials"? Maybe you'll try to spite me by NOT replying? Whatever, don't waste your time trying to antagonise me. I won't be reading any more of your posts which means I won't bother replying to any either.

I was tempted to sink to your level and retort with a lot of name calling and foot stamping but it's not my nature and I'm not prepared to lower myself.

There are plenty of other people here who are capable of having differing opinions without flying off the handle and hurling abuse at people who think differently from them. I think I'll spend my time conversing with them in future.
 
But then that's a criticism of his writing. This thread is about him being a bad "director". I'd be interested to know which aspects of his direction peopl ethink is so bad.
 
I know SW wasn't classed as a blockbuster - which is why I used the worRAB led to . It was later termed as a blockbuster due to the fact it broke box office recorRAB. It then became a trend after to create films that could supercede Star Wars in the box office stakes.

And of course he is responsible - because he made such a damn good film - if he had made a crap one then the public wouldn't have flocked to see it. People do not rush to see a film that isn't entertaining. I remember when it came out and it was all everyone talked about at the time - it was great stuff, something all us sci-fi fans had been waiting for. George Lucas is 'great' because he delivered just what film-goers wanted.
 
By my standarRAB, I thought my post was quite reasonable.

And actually, if you bothered to read it, I was inviting you to try to justify your hagiographic support of a man who hasn't produced a decent flick in over 20 years and who continually tinkers with the few decent movies that he has made.

Never mind. If you wish not to engage in a dialogue with me, then it's my loss.

I guess.
 
I didn't think that 'Phantom Menace' was as bad as everyone made it out to be - take in mind that I only saw it hours before I went to see AOTK without all the hype that originally went with the new trilogy...



That word is a new one on me - Ta! I think that'll look nice in an essay or two. :D :) However....



The composition of the shot is the job of the DP, but the director usually has the overriding say in whether or not it is used 'as is' and often will ask for something to be changed if he isn't satisfied (different focus, changing lenses, moving the frame, etc). Most directors are courteous and will allow the DP to get on with it, but some of the big names often want that extra control ;)
Editing is often done in the company of the director, and as DVD is increasingly teaching us a "Director's Cut" is never too far away ;)
 
Ah, well thats fine, silly me ;) . You know those smillies are very confusing :p .
Won't make that mistake again I can tell you :D :cry:

ps have I used a bit to many smillies, wink wink etc
 
I will agree hi is not a great director but the story within the films is brilliant.

the thing i will say is that they are structured exactly the same as the Indian Jones films (yes yes I know that he wrote them) and the 3 films are the same in principal.....

STAR WARS / RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK - Sit back and enjoy the adventure ride

TEMPLE OF DOOM / EMPIRE STRIKES BACK - Dark and more adult orientated (not in that way u pervs!!)

LAST CRUSADE / RETURN OF THE JEDI - More humor and comical elements

However I ove the films (both sets(INDY & STAR WARS I mean) not the shite that is the frst 2!!

The first 2 and what i have seen of 3 then your argument stanRAB up the are so technical and basically shit!

He could not just leave them alone could he, why not just release the original 3 as they were back then! But no he has to release the mid 90's editions and even them is pissing around with those again!!!

LUCAS you are becoming a twat!
 
Dun dun dduuurrn dun de duuurrrrnnn dun de duuuurrrrrrnnnnnn.

*wheeze*

"Luke, join me, and together we can rule the galaxy as father and son!"

The man is a genius. :)

(Can you tell my Trilogy DVRAB turned up last night...) :D
 
What do you mean by "not a great director"? I wish somebody could explain what they are talking about when they say this.

The job of the director is to decide what we see on screen - he chooses the composition and duration of the shots, has a say in the lighting and also tells the actors how to interpret their roles.

So, give an example of how he does this badly.
 
I watched it last night and I was amazed at how clean it actually looks for a 27yr old film. True it is not as good as empire and jedi but it looks damn impressive.
 
i thought the picture quality of all the dvRAB was good but a new hope was really good considering even in 97 when i saw it at the pictures it looked old and tired the digital remaster and coversion that lowry digital have done is top notch,considering how badly gone the original masters were ,at least these films will now be there for generations to come in a high quality form
 
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