Category: George Lucas

Rewind, Review, and Re-Rate: ‘Body Heat’: First Time Director Lawrence Kasdan’s Smoldering Noir Thriller

R | 1h 53min | Drama, Romance, Crime, Mystery, Thriller | 28 August 1981 (USA) A late arrival to the American New Wave period, Lawrence Kasdan nonetheless cemented his stature in that era by co-scripting “The Empire Strikes Back” and being the solo screenwriter on “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” both produced by George Lucas. So impressed and confident was Lucas with…


How ‘Star Wars’ Restored Hope to a Generation

In the modern era it is difficult to imagine a world not awash in “Star Wars.” Whether it be new films, merchandise, seemingly endless streaming series on Disney+, or theme park attractions and hotels, the culture is inundated with the space epic’s artifacts. None of this, however, is by accident in that Disney purchased the…