Well, hello there, kind folks. If you’re visiting this blog of mine, I presume that you have a certain interest in the cinema. As for me, even since my early childhood, I have had a deep love of everything related to movies and television. As far as I can remember, I have been more at ease in front of a screen than in the yard, outside, playing. It is a great way to travel, though other people’s stories, without having to foot any kind of steep bill. Over the years, I feel that movie-watching has even fuelled my own creativity.

All that being said, I welcome you in my Cinephile’s Nest. I hope you enjoy it here, feel free to come back at any time. Here you will find reviews of current movies and older ones. TV shows also. Some classics that have remained some of my favourites, some that have disappointed me. I will use a very basic star (*) system to grade them from 1 to 5 (5 being sliced bread level). Remember, these are just my tastes. I will try to explain in each review what I liked about these particular movies, without giving spoilers.

Il y aura aussi des critiques en français pour les films francophones, car j'aime également le cinéma dans ma langue maternelle. Avant d'apprendre l'anglais, plus jeune, je louais des tonnes de films traduits en français, surtout ceux de Bud Spencer et Terrence Hill. Ma mère a eu le choc de sa vie lorsqu'un jour, dans la boîte d'un de ces films, Deep Throat avait malencontreusement inséré. Une expérience formatrice pour le jeune cinéphile que je suis.

Bienvenue à tous, amusez-vous bien.

I welcome you all here, enjoy yourself.

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

The People vs. George Lucas (2010)

Genre: Documentary / Comedy
Directed by: Alexandre O. Philippe
Running time: 92 minutes



This comedic documentary looks at the relationship between filmmaker George Lucas and the fans of his most-renowned work, the Star Wars franchise. After making the original trilogy, Lucas decided to make some changes to these movies, while at the same time making the older versions unavailable in newer formats. That has pissed off a lot of fans. The prequel trilogy was also massively disliked by many of the most rabid fans.

Right off the bat, I will admit to never having watched the Star Wars movies. I have never been a big fan of science-fiction, but I love a good social and cultural phenomenon. The makers of this documentary were not taking themselves seriously, and that made the whole thing very charming. I will say one thing: Star Wars fans are an intense and passionate bunch.

Through new interviews and archive footage, this film tries to look at both sides of the proverbial coin: Is George Lucas the sole owner of the Star Wars franchise and can he do whatever the hell he pleases with it, or, since he has launched it onto the world, should the fans’ feelings also be considered?

Even as a non-fan of the subject matter, I found this documentary interesting. I can image that many fans will totally love it.
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