Tag: Lawrence Kasdan

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…


Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘Silverado’: Director Lawrence Kasdan’s Classic Western

Although individual preferences may vary, the majority of movie fans and most critics essentially agree the best installments of the “Indiana Jones” and “Star Wars” franchises are “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “The Empire Strikes Back.” Both had different directors, but each was produced by George Lucas and written by the then unknown Lawrence…