'Star Wars The Force Awakens' brought 'Star Wars' back in a bit way! But George Lucas had plans for the seventh 'Star Wars' film dating all the way back to the 1970's.
George Lucas' 'Star Wars' prequel trilogy is re-imagined as a haunting biopic told through the eyes of Queen Padmé Amidala, much in the style of the historical biopic 'Jackie.'
George Lucas was heavily inspired by Akira Kurosawa for the original 'Star Wars' movies. In 'Rogue One,' directed by Gareth Edwards, we can still see the deep influence of the legendary Japanese director's Samurai films.
In 1981 George Lucas approached David Lynch to direct the final installment of the 'Star Wars' trilogy. For years fans of Lynch and Lucas have wondered what that surreal vision would look like. Now we finally know.... in David Lynch's 'Return of the Jedi.'