Which is to say: Use the original trilogy—and the first movie in particular—as your inspiration. Episodes IV through VI formed an epic tale that remained grounded in basic storytelling. And Star Wars, in this writer’s opinion, was the best of the bunch: a deft reconstruction of the Hero’s Journey from which writer-director George Lucas created a few moments of true emotional power. Like the scene in which Luke Skywalker, his life about to change forever, looks out at the twins suns of Tatooine. So, more of this, please…
A Star is Reborn: 10 Suggestions for the New Star Wars Movies
With Disney preparing to re-launch the 'Star Wars' franchise, TIME offers some helpful suggestions to the filmmakers
When Charting the Future, Look to the Past
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A Star is Reborn
- Wars and Rememberance
- When Charting the Future, Look to the Past
- Not Everything Should Be Held Sacred
- Keep the Galactic Politics to a Minimum
- Do Anything to Keep John Williams Working on the Movies
- No More Kid Characters
- A Writer Who Understands the Star Wars Universe
- More Scoundrels
- A More Nuanced Presentation of Alien Races
- A Return to Dirt and Grime
- More Light-Hearted Moments