Comments on: George Lucas Tells Filmmakers “Don’t Forget The Basics, Don’t Get Enamored With New Technology” https://staging2.theplaylist.net/george-lucas-tells-filmmakers-dont-forget-the-basics-dont-get-enamored-with-new-technology-20140314/ Fri, 13 May 2016 07:55:34 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 By: Duder NME https://staging2.theplaylist.net/george-lucas-tells-filmmakers-dont-forget-the-basics-dont-get-enamored-with-new-technology-20140314/#comment-36344 Fri, 13 May 2016 07:55:34 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2014/more/uncategorized/george-lucas-tells-filmmakers-dont-forget-the-basics-dont-get-enamored-with-new-technology-88126/#comment-36344 Brad, I disagree with your prequel assessment, and wholeheartedly agree with the rest of your comment.

]]> By: rich https://staging2.theplaylist.net/george-lucas-tells-filmmakers-dont-forget-the-basics-dont-get-enamored-with-new-technology-20140314/#comment-36345 Fri, 13 May 2016 07:55:34 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2014/more/uncategorized/george-lucas-tells-filmmakers-dont-forget-the-basics-dont-get-enamored-with-new-technology-88126/#comment-36345 I suppose the best advice comes from those who have already failed at it. Given the heated criticism he received for SW 1-3 its easy to think he genuinely believes in his sentiments here

]]> By: James https://staging2.theplaylist.net/george-lucas-tells-filmmakers-dont-forget-the-basics-dont-get-enamored-with-new-technology-20140314/#comment-36346 Fri, 13 May 2016 07:55:34 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2014/more/uncategorized/george-lucas-tells-filmmakers-dont-forget-the-basics-dont-get-enamored-with-new-technology-88126/#comment-36346 "Speaking at the USC School of Cinematic Arts this week, he told those in attendance to KISS — Keep It Simple Stupid."

He did not say that. That's the words of this writer. George did not say KISS. I wonder if the writer was even there or heard this sixth-hand through Twitter. George had many key points, none of which were produced here.

]]> By: Mark https://staging2.theplaylist.net/george-lucas-tells-filmmakers-dont-forget-the-basics-dont-get-enamored-with-new-technology-20140314/#comment-36347 Fri, 13 May 2016 07:55:34 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2014/more/uncategorized/george-lucas-tells-filmmakers-dont-forget-the-basics-dont-get-enamored-with-new-technology-88126/#comment-36347 The greatest thing ever would be for Lucas to come up with something like THX or American Graffiti and unleash it at a festival out of the blue. I doubt he ever will now though. And that's ok. He's George Lucas.

]]> By: Brad https://staging2.theplaylist.net/george-lucas-tells-filmmakers-dont-forget-the-basics-dont-get-enamored-with-new-technology-20140314/#comment-36348 Fri, 13 May 2016 07:55:34 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2014/more/uncategorized/george-lucas-tells-filmmakers-dont-forget-the-basics-dont-get-enamored-with-new-technology-88126/#comment-36348 I think each of the 'Star Wars' prequels is terrible in their own way, but Lucas shouldn't have to apologize to anyone, least of all a bunch of butt-hurt bloggers and internet commentators. This is still a man who has created a story/mythology that completed captured generations of audiences' imaginations, donated a fortune to other filmmakers and charities and has a very thorough understanding of Jungian theory and Campbell mythology. Conversely, ROB, B0B and Kevin are all unaccomplished experts who believe its a better use of their time to tear down those better than they are than to try and accomplish something for themselves. Read a book (or maybe more than one) and do something with your own life, possibly …

]]> By: b0b https://staging2.theplaylist.net/george-lucas-tells-filmmakers-dont-forget-the-basics-dont-get-enamored-with-new-technology-20140314/#comment-36349 Fri, 13 May 2016 07:55:34 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2014/more/uncategorized/george-lucas-tells-filmmakers-dont-forget-the-basics-dont-get-enamored-with-new-technology-88126/#comment-36349 He's one to talk.

]]> By: McKenzie https://staging2.theplaylist.net/george-lucas-tells-filmmakers-dont-forget-the-basics-dont-get-enamored-with-new-technology-20140314/#comment-36350 Fri, 13 May 2016 07:55:34 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2014/more/uncategorized/george-lucas-tells-filmmakers-dont-forget-the-basics-dont-get-enamored-with-new-technology-88126/#comment-36350 Could be just as much a lesson he learned himself. Just because he would never publicly talk badly about his own work (there are few who do), doesn't mean he isn't capable of self-awareness and self-reflection.

It's also not a contradiction for him to say to not forget what's most important. He didn't say "stop advancing the technology."

But he is an easy target. If the prequels had been great, everyone would still be taking a knee when he shared his thoughts on cinema.

]]> By: Rob https://staging2.theplaylist.net/george-lucas-tells-filmmakers-dont-forget-the-basics-dont-get-enamored-with-new-technology-20140314/#comment-36351 Fri, 13 May 2016 07:55:34 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2014/more/uncategorized/george-lucas-tells-filmmakers-dont-forget-the-basics-dont-get-enamored-with-new-technology-88126/#comment-36351 Wow. So full of shit.

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