Lucas is the devil.

Posted by Fall Guy from dialup-166.90.47.180.Dial1.SanFrancisco1.Level3.net (166.90.47.180) on Monday, September 10, 2001 at 2:53pm :

In Reply to: Sorry. A little rant about Lucas here. posted by Indiana Dog from ? (64.14.248.62) on Monday, September 10, 2001 at 2:12pm :

Disclaimer: That statement was a joke (Just making sure! ;) ).

As is the case with many creative people, Lucas might be enjoying the process of creation more than its result. We might as well accept the fact that his priorities are different from ours. He wants to do something new (something he keeps pointing out), while the fans (or are they?) have certain expectations.

The argument that Lucas owes the fans, because they've watched his movies and bought his merchandise, making him a wealthy man in the process, doesn't hold up. You might as well say that the fans should be grateful that he has given us a few great movies - which I believe to be true.

PS: As for the lack of DVDs, I attribute that to a lack of proper protection from illegal copying, and an unknown marketing strategy.
We will get those DVDs soon, I'm sure of it.
PPS: I agree, ESB was the best SW.

: I can live with the fact that there may never be an Indy 4. I don't quite understand it, but I can live with it. Although I do think that we missed the chance for an AWSOME movie if M. Night woulda stayed with the program and written it. I think with Indy obviously being older, he could have brought alot of character to it and not an aging hero cliche'. Again, Lucas and Speilberg are talented in thier own respects but I love how M. Night isn't scared to take things slow and allow the story and characters to develop without unwanted action scenes that help for a big opening weekend. (Since that's all Hollywood execs seem to care about now) BUT! The fact that the Indy series isn't on DVD yet is a bit of a slap in the face. Phantom Menace will be out in October!? What about what the fans want? The people that have paid for Skywalker Ranch and given him the opportunity to make these prequals? Does he have such an ego that he thinks he has to be involved in every last detail with the DVD's and won't have time until after SW? Empire was the best SW film, which was not directed by Lucas. I think he's a great idea and business man, but when he wants to take control of the strings, things don't seem to come out as well as they could/should. I dunno. I just see no reason why we have gotten snubbed this long. Lucas - not the filmmaking god he seems to (maybe) think he is. I have a friend who still wears his Varsity jacket from high school (12 years ago) He reminds me alot of Lucas by riding out a wave longer than he should.
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Thanks for the reply, but . . . - Indiana Dog 3:58pm 09/10/2001

"the customer is always right"? Are you Lucas's client? - Fall Guy 4:28pm 09/10/2001

I absolutely feel cheated after seeing a bad movie - Indiana Dog 4:46pm 09/10/2001

What was THX1138 and American Graffiti? - Rundquist 5:33pm 09/10/2001

Re: What was THX1138 and American Graffiti? - Indiana Dog 5:58pm 09/10/2001

I would agree that Lucas greatest talent is his imagination. - Rundquist 9:03pm 09/10/2001

Methology? Sorry. Was supposed to be Mythology. (nm) - Rundquist 9:22pm 09/10/2001

Lucas owes you nothing. - Fall Guy 4:59pm 09/10/2001

Does your mommy know you're on the computer? - Indiana Dog 5:10pm 09/10/2001

You lack the ability to comprehend. :p (nm) - Fall Guy 5:18pm 09/10/2001

A new contender? - budarc 5:16pm 09/10/2001

I agree - GI Jones 4:13pm 09/10/2001

Re: Lucas is the devil. - Michaelson 2:59pm 09/10/2001

No, he is not. - Fall Guy 3:48pm 09/10/2001

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: Disclaimer: That statement was a joke (Just making sure! ;) ). : As is the case with many creative people, Lucas might be enjoying the process of creation more than its result. We might as well accept the fact that his priorities are different from ours. He wants to do something new (something he keeps pointing out), while the fans (or are they?) have certain expectations. : The argument that Lucas owes the fans, because they've watched his movies and bought his merchandise, making him a wealthy man in the process, doesn't hold up. You might as well say that the fans should be grateful that he has given us a few great movies - which I believe to be true. : FG : PS: As for the lack of DVDs, I attribute that to a lack of proper protection from illegal copying, and an unknown marketing strategy. : We will get those DVDs soon, I'm sure of it. : PPS: I agree, ESB was the best SW. : : : I can live with the fact that there may never be an Indy 4. I don't quite understand it, but I can live with it. Although I do think that we missed the chance for an AWSOME movie if M. Night woulda stayed with the program and written it. I think with Indy obviously being older, he could have brought alot of character to it and not an aging hero cliche'. Again, Lucas and Speilberg are talented in thier own respects but I love how M. Night isn't scared to take things slow and allow the story and characters to develop without unwanted action scenes that help for a big opening weekend. (Since that's all Hollywood execs seem to care about now) BUT! The fact that the Indy series isn't on DVD yet is a bit of a slap in the face. Phantom Menace will be out in October!? What about what the fans want? The people that have paid for Skywalker Ranch and given him the opportunity to make these prequals? Does he have such an ego that he thinks he has to be involved in every last detail with the DVD's and won't have time until after SW? Empire was the best SW film, which was not directed by Lucas. I think he's a great idea and business man, but when he wants to take control of the strings, things don't seem to come out as well as they could/should. I dunno. I just see no reason why we have gotten snubbed this long. Lucas - not the filmmaking god he seems to (maybe) think he is. I have a friend who still wears his Varsity jacket from high school (12 years ago) He reminds me alot of Lucas by riding out a wave longer than he should. : : : :

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