Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.
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None of the films I've done was designed for a mass audience, except for 'Indiana Jones.' Nobody in their right mind thought 'American Graffiti' or 'Star Wars' would work.
Interpretation
What this quote means
George Lucas reflects on his film career, noting that most of his works were not intended for mainstream success.
In this quote, George Lucas highlights the unpredictability of film success and the importance of artistic vision over mass appeal. He suggests that while he didn't aim for broad appeal with works like 'American Graffiti' or 'Star Wars', these films ended up resonating with audiences, illustrating that creativity and originality can sometimes lead to unexpected triumphs.
Themes
FilmArtSuccessCreativityAudience
In practice
Example use cases
In a film studies class discussing independent cinema and audience expectations.
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