Via Moviepilot.com:
So after 20 years, I finally watched the original Star Wars trilogy along with Episode II for the first time! It’s not that I actively avoided seeing them; I just never got around to it (Please don’t stone me…). BUT I can finally say that I’ve seen the amazing-ness of Star Wars, and It really did live up to the hype! George Lucas and Co. created a spectacular universe full of memorable characters, awesome sets, and great stories.

What I like about Star Wars is that it does feel like episodes – not exactly like a TV show, but like an open universe. Each film tells a complete story in the context of a bigger world. Plots are resolved mostly in each film, but remain open for another story. After experiencing Star Wars for the first time, here’s 3 things I learned from it to apply to my film-making.

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