The opening shot establishes Los Angeles as a city of both angels and demons, with massive fire towers spurting into the atmosphere. Dick novel, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, Blade Runner does away with the pomp and circumstance of Star Wars by asserting a dystopian take on the future. Sandwiched between Episodes IV-VI and I-III, Ridley Scott’s noirish sci-fi thriller is a byproduct of Star Wars’ success. Mimicking Hidden Fortress, Lucas focused on the lowest characters in the Star Wars universe to tell the story. It’s no accident that R2-D2 and C-3P0 are so often in the middle of the action. The catch? Kurosawa puts two peasants at the heart of the story, Tahei and Matashichi, to maximize the film’s accessibility. Hidden Fortress tells an adventure story of war and treasure that is equal-parts thrilling and humorous. Kurosawa was a master storyteller who relied on visuals and strong characters to enrapture his audience. Akira Kurosawa’s Hidden Fortress was a primary influence on George Lucas, helping him identify the locus of the Star Wars narrative. 8 Hidden Fortressĭon’t let the black and white fool you. The breathtaking landscapes and frequent camera sleight of hand would make their way into the Star Wars storyboards, particularly for the desert planet Tatooine. Charles Bronson), Leone’s classic set the tone for a futuristic adventure up in the stars. Filled with action and romance in the middle of a proper good vs. With Once Upon A Time In The West, Leone mimicked Kurosawa before him, and as a result, created his most enduring film. Sergio Leone monopolized the western genre, knowing its resonance with people of all ages. It embodied our desire for freedom and opportunity. Once upon a time, it was the unexplored, uncivilized and raw territory that only sagebrush inhabited. 9 Once Upon A Time In The Westįor Americans, the west represents romance. If the trailers are any indication, things could get ugly. As The Force Awakens nears, expect battle sequences that have a similar quality of chaos seen in Apocalypse Now. Harrison Ford also had a bit part in the film, but both the actor and star would remain focused on the extraterrestrial after Coppola took over the reins. What makes the comparisons all the more interesting, however, is that George Lucas was once in line to direct the Vietnam epic with a script from his friend, John Milius. With TIE Fighters soaring in the distance framed by a massive and fiery star, they evoke the "Ride of the Valkyries" scene in Apocalypse Now, moments before the American helicopters rain hell on the Vietnamese village below. The international trailer for The Force Awakens contains a clear homage to this Francis Ford Coppola classic. Here are the 10 Movies To Watch Before The Force Awakens: 10 Apocalypse Now Abrams watched to prepare for directing Episode VII. Abrams and The Force Awakens, Lucas turned to cinematic masterpieces to sharpen his intergalactic vision.Īs December 18 th nears, let’s take a look at the films that influenced George Lucas, the movies born in the wake of Star Wars, and the films J.J.
Director George Lucas is to film landscapes what JMW Turner was to paintings. Sweeping shots of unchartered planets, vast cities and boundless deserts frame the universe far, far away.
For all of its unforgettable character moments, Star Wars is hallowed in the history of cinema for its imagery.
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