A Galaxy of Admirers

[Article] May 25th marks the thirtieth anniversary of George Lucas’ intergalactic opus, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. The space opera, originally released in 1977, has grossed billions worldwide and spawned five additional films and a worldwide mass-marketing machine. In recent years, the film’s following and influence in academic and cinematic circles continue to grow.


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Star Wars can impact audiences today in much the same way it did thirty years ago. While the debt the film owes to antiquity, early film and television, and major historical events and figures of the 20th century is undeniable, the fact that the film continues to inspire academia and modern filmmakers...
This article was published Tuesday, 22 May, 2007 by AFP
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A Galaxy of Admirers


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