Here's a novel idea for a documentary: have a bunch of fans lash out at the creator of their favorite franchise and watch how they bite the hand that feeds them. Kind of takes on an interesting debate as to whether art belongs to the public or whether the Inventor has a right to tweak and deny his original vision. As an impartial viewer (who has enjoyed the movies for what they're worth), I find it fascinating how ambivalent their feelings turn; as to whether Lucas owes it to his fans to cater these movies for them or if he's right re-inventing and introducing them to new and younger audiences. Of course, the debate never reaches an end. Mainly focuses on the special editions and the prequel trilogy, but touches briefly on Indy 4, too.3 internally conflicted fans out of 5
I think that picture on the front has been shopped... he has less chin irl. :)
ReplyDeleteif you guys don't mind, i'm going to do a very long and in-depth nerd ramble on this for the cuckoo clock.
ReplyDeleteGo for it. There's plenty of debate to be explored in it.
ReplyDeleteFans can certainly be entitled, but it is his to do what he wants with it. Though he should consider the whole point of creating is to share. Then consider that it doesn't matter here since they keep buying despite all their bitching.
ReplyDeleteWatched this tonight.
ReplyDeleteQuite good. Interesting really.
It literally is part of our culture. Insane.
The love/hate thing is intense. I'm not sure where I sit with his "meddling".
I don't think I mind as much as the hardcore fans do. I hate the "my childhood was raped" thing.
Fuck those people and their security blankies. Grow up and deal.