The Cinema of George Lucas by Ron
Howard
Explore A Mind Far Far Away....
Acclaimed filmmaker George Lucas re-invigorated the science-fiction
genre more than 25 years ago with Star Wars, one of the greatest epics
and cultural icons of its generation. He has enthralled audiences with his
grand vision, mythic narratives, and groundbreaking visual effects ever
since, and he remains a pivotal figure in American cinema: Star Wars:
Episode II (2002) was the first film to be shot entirely with state-of-the-art
digital cameras, and Star Wars: Episode III is set for release in 2005.
Marcus Hearn draws on exclusive interviews-as well as unprecedented
access to the Lucasfilm archives-to craft a definitive look at more than four
decades of the directors work. Lavishly illustrated, the book features many
never and rarely seen images, including stills from Lucass student films
and behind-the-scenes photographs from the first Star Wars, the Indiana
Jones adventures, and Star Wars: Episode III. Hearn delves deep into

Lucass achievements in the film industry as a director, writer, editor, and
producer. Destined to be the classic illustrated survey of Lucass career,
the book is sure to fascinate not only die-hard fans but also general film
and popular culture enthusiasts. AUTHOR BIO: Marcus Hearn is a writer,
editor, and publisher specializing in film and popular culture. He is the
author of the best-selling Star Wars: Attack of the Clones-The Illustrated
Companion. He lives in London. Ron Howard is an actor, producer, and
director whose film A Beautiful Mind (2001) won Academy Awards for Best
Picture and Best Director.
Personal Review: The Cinema of George Lucas by Ron Howard
By now, most people have seen one George Lucas film, just as they have
most likely seen a film by Steven Spieldberg. This wonderfully
photographed and informative coffee table book has everything you need
to know about the directoral genius and the history of his films. It all began
in the late 60's, when he and Steven Spieldberg graduated from USC in
Southern California. They would both go on to become leading American
film directors. Lucas's first attempt at film was a successful student film-
THX 1138, a chilling science fiction film about a futuristic, militant society
akin to George Orwell's 1984. Already, there are signs of his most
recognizable movie Star Wars as in that film a young man defies the
oppressive regime and attempts to rescue himself but fails to do so. In the
mid 70's, Lucas had already created the storylines for his Star Wars saga.
It is a 9 part saga. We have seen Episodes 1-6. Beginning in 1977 with
Episode 4 A New Hope, the film that won him instant fame. The book
recounts the making of the film on location, the casting of Mark Hammill,
Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford- actors who at that time were in need of a
successful film role. The book even details original scenes that were cut
off. In 1980, The Empires Strikes Back was released and it proved to be
the highest grossing sequel of a film ever made. 1983's Return of the Jedi,
as wonderfully made as it was, has never been as successful as the first
two, though it raps the saga nicely. In 1999, Lucas released Episode 1:
The Phantom Menace, the first installment of his space opera which tells of
the growth and downfall of the young Anakin Skywalker who becomes
Darth Vader. 2002's Attack of the Clones dealt with the Clone Wars and
the budding romance of Padme and Anakin. 2005's Revenge of the Sith
describes the Sith takeover and the destruction of the Old Republic and
extinction of the Jedi, all except for Yoda, Obi-Won and Padme's twins
Luke and Leia. Lucas had a hand in the making of Spieldberg's popular
Indiana Jone series. We have seen how he has become a film-maker who
relies on great stories and the magic effects of cinema and computer
graphic/digital technology. He is the only director who can point us to the
path of how future movies will be made.
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