Essays Tagged: "Lucas"

Lucas: king of film

essay on George Lucas noneDavis 1 Lucas: King of Film Whether it be through his epic Star Wars saga, o ... movies, many books by many authors based on his original film stories, and countless other wings of Lucas' reign exist in today's world. Since his youth, George Lucas has experienced many influences, ... as 'great ones' were influenced in some way or another to become the leader who they are. In George Lucas' case, he was greatly influenced in his late teens and early twenties. Lucas claims to have ch ...

(5 pages) 95 0 3.8 Mar/1997

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Directors

No Future? An essay comparing future in Back to the Future and THX1138

hnology will lead to the advances that will take the world into the next century and beyond. George Lucas' film THX 1138 and Robert Zemeckis' Back to the Future are both examples of movies that portra ... re both portray technology as a danger to society that could ultimately lead to its downfall.George Lucas made THX 1138 long before he became famous in his later movies. He based the film on his movie ...

(6 pages) 95 0 4.6 Feb/1997

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

A biography of George Lucas.

George Lucas is one of the most influential film makers in Hollywood history. He is also the guiding force ... imperial forces of Darth Vader. These films became some the most popular motion pictures in history.Lucas was born in Modesto, California, and educated at Modesto Junior College and the University of ... worked as his feature-directing debut in 1971. The film was produced by American Zoetrope. In 1971, Lucas formed his own film company, Lucasfilm Ltd., in San Rafael, California. With the backing of Am ...

(4 pages) 56 0 3.8 Sep/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Directors

The secret diary of adrian mole aged 13 3/4 by sue townsend plot summary, characterization, themes, author

ther things. Adrian's parents split up because his mother has fallen in love with the neighbor, Mr. Lucas (nickname: "Lucas Creep"). He also struggles not to be blackmailed and brutalized by a fellow ... hild, Maxwell, Adrian often has to look after and his mother has gone to live in Sheffield with Mr. Lucas. Moreover his father is made redundant as an electric radiator salesman, which results in seri ...

(9 pages) 40 1 4.4 Mar/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

George Lucas And His Influence

Support Studies Part DMy paper discusses the success and influence of George Lucas in the entretainment industry.Whether it be through his epic Star Wars saga, or through the ex ... movies, many books by many authors based on his original film stories, and countless other wings of Lucas' reign exist in today's world. Since his youth, George Lucas has experienced many influences, ... as "great ones" were influenced in some way or another to become the leader who they are. In George Lucas' case, he was greatly influenced in his late teens and early twenties. Lucas claims to have ch ...

(5 pages) 55 1 4.0 May/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Directors

THE moment before the gun went off: Van Der Vyer's true identity

der Vyver is married to Alida, but has had a secret affair to a black woman thus resulted in a son, Lucas. Lucas probably does not know that Van der Vyver is his father, or at least we are not told so ... robably does not know that Van der Vyver is his father, or at least we are not told so in the text. Lucas is also one of Van der Vyver's black employees. One day, Van der Vyver took Lucas hunting (as ...

(5 pages) 29 0 3.0 Oct/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > World Literature

The changes within the film industry 1990-2004

's the Economy Stupid," written in 1995 by New York Times reporter James Sterngold, director George Lucas envisions the future of film in a digital age. Lucas believes the then new technology of digit ... cas believes the then new technology of digital backdrops could be an effective cost-cutter. In Mr. Lucas' opinion "digital technology, by reducing the need to shoot on exotic locations, build expensi ...

(8 pages) 95 0 5.0 Dec/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film History

The changes within the film industry 1990-2004 (with works cited)

's the Economy Stupid," written in 1995 by New York Times reporter James Sterngold, director George Lucas envisions the future of film in a digital age. Lucas believes the then new technology of digit ... cas believes the then new technology of digital backdrops could be an effective cost-cutter. In Mr. Lucas' opinion "digital technology, by reducing the need to shoot on exotic locations, build expensi ...

(9 pages) 158 0 4.0 Dec/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film History

"The Apprenticeship of Lucas Whittaker" by Cynthia DeFelice - Book Report.

After reading the interesting novel The Apprenticeship of Lucas Whittaker by Cynthia DeFelice, I have discovered three good traits Lucas has that make the sto ... hia DeFelice, I have discovered three good traits Lucas has that make the story worthwhile to read. Lucas, the main character, is brave, hardworking, and helpful.First, Lucas is very brave. When an ep ... very. I would never have the courage to leave my hometown all by myself with almost nothing!Second, Lucas also is very hardworking. It's not that easy to be an apprentice of a doctor, especially one t ...

(1 pages) 1531 0 0.0 Mar/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Portrayal of women in soaps

rry for themselves. Kerry cheated on her husband, and Nicole was paid off by Kate to marry her son, Lucas. Both of these women are young and had everything going for them, but for some reason destroye ... om she loves but married another man for five million dollars. Kate paid Nicole this money to marry Lucas so he could have custody of his and Sammy's son. Since Nicole married Lucas, he looked respons ...

(7 pages) 6 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights > Women's Studies