Star Wars - Creator Comparison Exert

By popular request - I have separated (and enhanced) the opening primer from my Very Salty Acolyte Review.

Watch the battle of quotes between George Lucas and Leslye Headland.

For those seeking my full review - it can be found here:

For those seeking the full context of the interviews with Leslye Headland, I have nothing to hide, please see below. However, I warn you: "If into the security holograms you go ... only pain will you find there".

Star Wars Celebration 2023 - Leslye Headland

Leslye Headland Hates George Lucas

Leslye Headland on Directing her first movie

The Acolyte Red Carpet - Leslye Headland Interview

IMDb - Leslye Headland talks fan-fiction

Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 The Acolyte itw Leslye Headland Official video

Mary Sue Interview - Leslye Headland

Collider Interview - Star Wars Celebration 2023

Star Wars Conversations

On Demand Entertainment - Acolyte Red Carpet

[rexstetson]

Brilliantly put together. No commentary necessary. Just let their own words and actions speak for themselves.

[jesus]

The fact that you watched all these interviews is crazy

[ColbyPurcell]

I was struck by George Lucas’ wisdom in this video. The contrast just nails it home.

[petachon]

Every female character in George’s SW has been really strong without trying too hard. I don’t understand where they are getting this idea that it doesn’t?

[araposkulo]

The part where Lesley admits she basically hustled her way to her first movie is very interesting. She is basically saying that, either women should be more like men or that men are better at getting jobs, or better deals, due to confidence.

In whichever case I wonder if she ever stopped to think how this sounds.

[rebel_diamonds]

16:47 "there's too many Jedi". Oh, she's one of those smoothbrains that think the balance of the Force is 2 Jedi & 2 Sith.
Right. Cause justice is 2 cops and 2 serial killers. And a healthy body is 50% cancer.

[DrKumkar]

"Spiritual journey to become who you ARE".... not strive to be better, not to see your faults and defects and work on improving yourself, not overcoming hardships and mistakes to become stronger... but embracing what you already. It doesnt make sense, and at the very worst it is basically qualifying every negative urge and desire and never think to discipline those or balance yourself to find inner peace. It all makes sense why these people are the worst of humanity. They have none.

[MisteRRYouTuby]

The difference between a master with a vision (Lucas), versus an amateur with a grudge (Headland).

[G.A.G.E.]

“The thing we aspire to is quality”

LIAR!!!

[ElanaVital]

What upsets me is her claims of misogyny to avoid valid criticism. It's a low brow tactic.

[ace.of.skulls]

“Have you ever heard the rise of Darth Kennedy the Woke?”

[Janaknagaraj]

Even the worst from George Lucas has more originality, creativity, passion, substance, and meaning behind it than anything made by the newer filmmakers of the franchise, with exceptions. The wisdom and experience that came from years of research, learning, and learning from mistakes made in the past and from history, rather than self-proclaimed wisdom based on bias, self-importance, arrogance, or even ignorance.

[trite]

"anakin blowing up the death star"
These losers aren't even pretending to know star wars anymore

[lingricen]

“Never tell me the odds.”
“I am altering the deal”
“I have a bad feeling about this”
“No, I am your father”
“What?! In our moment of triumph?! You over-estimate their chances”
and
“So, this is how liberty dies? With thunderous applause…”
- George Lucas

“Somehow, Palpatine returned”
- JJ Abrhams

[dunngyllite]

I was expecting to see a comparison of two creators, but all I get is one creator and Lesbian Headlamp.

[RREvilMonk]

Great strategy! Absolute masterclass in “Never interrupt your enemy when they’re making a mistake”.😂

Working Jellyfish 2024!😊

[LastGoatKnight]

George had a vision, Kathleen Kennedy has the filling. Of sawdust
(Not just her but pretty much everyone since Lucas)

[HunterForHire]

It's so fascinating how obsessed the modern star wars creators are with women. Every time i think its exaggerated by complaining fans i see 5 more interviews about the same thing.

[What_do_I_Think]

Is Headland a creator? I don't think so.

When I put together a pedal car for kids, am I a car creator?

[idunnoay]

I do like the exploration of the grey areas in the Star Wars universe, it can be done well - deconstructing the “all Jedi are unfailingly pure” concept was done well in KOTOR 2, which showed that good intentions can still lead to damaging outcomes; and Andor does moral ambiguity expertly. The Star Wars universe does have room for more than just good and evil storytelling, but only if that storytelling is done well.