http://dir.salon.com/topics/george_lucas/?source=rss&aim=george_lucas en-us Copyright 2007 Salon.com. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:08:00 PDT Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/critics_picks/2009/08/27/kagemusha/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/critics_picks/2009/08/27/kagemusha/index.html?source=rss How George Lucas and Francis Coppola helped the Japanese master create the greatest spectacle of his late career By Stephanie Zacharek Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2008/08/15/clone_wars/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2008/08/15/clone_wars/index.html?source=rss George Lucas fills in the "Star Wars" blanks with an animated tale that may make more sense than his live-action films. By Stephanie Zacharek Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2008/05/22/indiana_jones/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2008/05/22/indiana_jones/index.html?source=rss Steven Spielberg's beloved adventure series has built its own Temple of Hype -- but the latest installment manages to surprise and delight. By Andrew O'Hehir Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/btm/feature/2008/05/18/cannes_indy/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/btm/feature/2008/05/18/cannes_indy/index.html?source=rss "Indy 4" premieres, Harrison Ford charms the Euro-throngs and Cannes surrenders to celebutainment silliness. By Stephanie Zacharek Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/feature/2003/07/03/cinematographers/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/feature/2003/07/03/cinematographers/index.html?source=rss Interviews with some of today's leading cinematographers -- the real magic-makers of the movies -- suggest that George Lucas' overhyped "digital revolution" is mostly marketing buzz. By Brian Libby Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/masterpiece/2002/05/28/star_wars/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/masterpiece/2002/05/28/star_wars/index.html?source=rss Who cares about "Attack of the Clones"? After reinventing popcorn cinema with his giddy space western, George Lucas can do whatever he wants. By John Gorenfeld Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/feature/2002/05/21/spaghetti/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/feature/2002/05/21/spaghetti/index.html?source=rss Christopher Plummer and David Hasselhoff in "Starcrash"! Topless Bond girls in "The Humanoid" (directed by "George Lewis")! A viewer's guide to the delirious Italian "Star Wars" rip-offs of the late '70s. By Bob Calhoun Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/feature/2002/05/21/hardware_wars/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/feature/2002/05/21/hardware_wars/index.html?source=rss An obscure Bay Area filmmaker launched an empire in 1977. No, not that one. Fluke Starbucker, Oggie Ben Doggie, Ham Salad and Princess Anne-Droid are back in a "special edition" of the original Lucas spoof. By Amy Reiter Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2002/05/20/npmon/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2002/05/20/npmon/index.html?source=rss J.Lo stands by hair disaster, teaches life lesson; Russell's in hot water again; Bing flips about floss. Plus: Nugent and Osbourne do battle; and Lucas lets down his geeks. By Stephanie Zacharek Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2002/05/16/attack_clones/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2002/05/16/attack_clones/index.html?source=rss The soul-deadening string of clichés that is "Attack of the Clones" must immediately be shot beyond Pluto where it can do no harm. By David Thomson Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/sex/turn_on/2002/05/09/lucas/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/sex/turn_on/2002/05/09/lucas/index.html?source=rss George Lucas is still a virgin, and he wants his audience in the same stricken state. By Steven Hart Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/feature/2002/04/10/lucas/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/feature/2002/04/10/lucas/index.html?source=rss Beneath all the pseudo-mythic Joseph Campbell hogwash, the roots of George Lucas' empire lie not in "The Odyssey" but in classic and pulp 20th century sci-fi. By Amy Reiter Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2002/04/01/npmon/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2002/04/01/npmon/index.html?source=rss Jolie and Thornton to visit Cambodia for Baby No. 2; Minnelli insists on hubby's sex skills; search begins for Milton's massive missing member! Plus: Lucas sued by porn producer. By Daniel Kraus Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/feature/2001/11/05/phantom_edit/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/feature/2001/11/05/phantom_edit/index.html?source=rss How one "Star Wars" fan nearly fixed the "Episode 1" disaster, and why George Lucas is indirectly stoking another kind of digital revolution. By Amy Reiter Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2001/09/06/npthurs/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2001/09/06/npthurs/index.html?source=rss Macy wants to punch Mariah; Mariah gets snippy about J.Lo; Winslet's in-laws pile on. Plus: Lucas says no more "Star Wars" after 2005! By Amy Reiter Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2001/08/01/npwed/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2001/08/01/npwed/index.html?source=rss Two bizarre battles orbit the Lucas empire -- one involves Hooters; Cruise will attend Kidman's premiere. Plus: Liberace's cuff links and marijuana on Broadway! By Howard Wen Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/2000/11/16/fan_films/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/2000/11/16/fan_films/index.html?source=rss It's the next copyright battleground -- fan filmmakers are hacking their favorite movies. By Michael Sragow Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/dvd/review/2000/10/13/american_graffiti/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/dvd/review/2000/10/13/american_graffiti/index.html?source=rss From the days before George Lucas second-guessed himself, a treasure of ingenious '70s filmmaking that uses rock 'n' roll like a Greek chorus with a beat. By Joyce Millman Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/glow/2000/08/23/glow/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/glow/2000/08/23/glow/index.html?source=rss Salon's TV picks for Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000 By Amy Reiter Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2000/06/29/npthurs/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2000/06/29/npthurs/index.html?source=rss No more nursing for Conger after nude photos; cameras rolling on new "Star Wars"; Hurley chompin' at the bit for post-Hugh horseplay. Plus: How Warren Beatty consoles Halle Berry. By Amy Reiter Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2000/05/10/npwed/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2000/05/10/npwed/index.html?source=rss Anakin cast! 19-year-old Canadian Hayden Christensen snags Jedi role; and what's that pacifier doing in Elizabeth Hurley's mouth? Plus: Not a good week for stalkers. By Amy Reiter Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2000/04/13/npthurs/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2000/04/13/npthurs/index.html?source=rss Australian paper may face lawsuit for mistaking Natalie Imbruglia's rock star boyfriend for (gasp!) a girl. Plus: Christian Bale puts a sock on it; ABC to run Leo-on-Bill interview. By Joyce Millman Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/glow/2000/04/12/glow/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/glow/2000/04/12/glow/index.html?source=rss Salon's TV picks for Wednesday, April 12, 2000 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/letters/2000/03/24/lucas/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/letters/2000/03/24/lucas/index.html?source=rss The meaning of Jar Jar. Plus: Finally, a paper conservatives can call their own; is the Iditarod animal cruelty? By Alynda Wheat Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/feature/2000/03/22/lucas/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/feature/2000/03/22/lucas/index.html?source=rss The filmmaker says that we have to accept responsibility for our actions. So why can't he own up to his racist stereotypes?