Everyone’s got an opinion on George Lucas’ “Star Wars” franchise and Lucas himself. Everyone seems to love the first three movies. (Well, the first two, with some reservations about the third, although I kind of liked “Return of the Jedi” myself.) But there is nearly universal dislike (and some would say, contempt) for the latest “Star Wars” installments. Why all the hate for Jar Jar Binks? Okay, stupid question. But you gotta wonder what is it about Lucas that seems to tick so many people off, people who have loved his movies for so long. When did it go wrong, George?
Here’s a documentary by director Alexandre O. Philippe that takes a look at the Cult of George Lucas, and how far the Cult has fallen, and why.
