Advance Screening

The Gormogons were treated to an advance screening of the new movie, "Star Wars" set to open today, May 25, 1977.  Everyone enjoyed it - it's a solid storyline with classic heroes and villains that should appeal to generations to come.  George Lucas struggled with the film for years.  It is part of a two film contract between Lucas and Universal Studios along with his 1973 film, American Graffiti.  We believe that this movie will make an indelible mark on the American film industry and will be a reference point in pop culture for decades. 

Lucas draws heavily from various mythologies: the samurai (parts are loosely based on Akira Kurosawa's The Hidden Fortress), King Arthur, American westerns, and JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings.  Add in a dose of Buck Rodgers and Flash Gordon and the recipe is complete.  The environment created is rich and entertaining as are the archetypes he created (or borrowed).

We remain wary that Mr. Lucas will get carried away with the universe he's created and take what is a solid platform for maybe a handful of movies and create a series that just goes downhill.