March 14, 2006

Scott Derrickson on Horror Movies

“Well there's a number of things that I find uniquely compelling about the horror genre as a Christian. I think that it's definitely the most open and appropriate for religious, theological and spiritual subject matter. A lot of horror films not only allow for that, they necessitate that. I think that horror is also the best genre for identifying and defining good and evil. Almost all horror films are in some form a commentary on good and evil.”

-Scott Derrickson, writer and director of The Exorcism of Emily Rose. (The Source for Youth Ministry, Sept. 8, 2005)

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September 24, 2004

George Lucas: It's a Completely Different Movie

"Part of the fun for me is that one generation will have seen it backwards. ... [But] what's really important is the story, and the development of the characters. Now, once you get to IV, you know Darth Vader's the main character because you saw him [in previous movies]. So when Darth Vader walks in, you say, oh, my God. Now, when you come across Princess Leia, you know that's his daughter right away, and you think, does he know? No, he doesn't know. Or does he know? And when you cut down to the planet and see Luke, you go, oh, my God, that's Darth Vader's son, and Ben Kenobi has been waiting all this time to send him on his adventure. You're waiting for them to realize who everybody is. So it is a completely different movie."

-Star Wars creator George Lucas talking about how the next generation will see Star Wars differently. (Source: Entertainment Weekly, September 24, 2004)

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January 6, 2004

Natalie Portman Tries on Star Wars

"Is it gonna be worth it? We just shot it and we worked really hard. I think all of us were trying to make it as good as possible. It was our last chance to sort of, you know, do something with it. So, I'm hoping. But they work on it for two years after we finish shooting, putting the special effects and all that stuff."

-Natalie Portman on whether or not Star Wars Episode III will be satisfying for the fans. (Source: MTV.com, Jan. 5, 2003)

Posted by Kevin D. Hendricks at 9:27 AM