DarthSkywalker
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They looks so badass. Actually intimidating and effective.
J.J. Abrams said:Im still editing and were working on refining the cut, but its incredibly fun to see the movie come together. You realize certain things that you dont need, certain things you can pull out.
J.J. Abrams said:One of the great things that Lucasfilm has done over the years is embracing the community of Star Wars fans, and its because they realize that its really the fans story. And that understanding, that sharing of information and engaging with the fans is something that I really admire. My instinct is to typically keep things quiet and if I had my way, perhaps we would be showing less but the truth is, I want to make sure that the fans arent feeling like we are holding back for the sake of it.
J.J. Abrams said:I also have read more comments than I ever expected where people say, dont spoil it for me, dont show me everything, dont ruin the story, I dont want to know it yet. And Im always grateful for that. So its a little bit of a tightrope, and we want to make sure were being forthcoming, but that were not spoiling.
J.J said:[The Force Awakens video and images officially released are] all, in a way, pieces of a jigsaw puzzle that is, little by little, coming together in some form. Were doing the best we can to simply finish this movie, and make it as good as it can be, and at the same time, dole out moments and characters and images that will be in line with what Lucas has been doing for so many years. There are many things that have been seen that of course cant be understood yet. Some things are throwaways; some things are more important. But the fundamental thing is the movie, and wanting to make sure that we are platforming and helping where we can, but not in any way ruining or divulging things that would make the experience of seeing the movie lessen.
J.J. Abrams said:There have been ongoing pockets of crazy questioning and uncertainty, and I would be very worried if there werent. Im sure that there are people who are probably far more capable, who dont doubt themselves or where they find themselves, but I found that we were constantly questioning and asking and then when something was undeniable, you just go with it, and are grateful for it.
J.J. Abrams said:The narrative of [Star Wars (1977)] is brilliant: the propulsion of it, the unexpected nature of it, the way it makes you relate to two droids. It's remarkable how many things that movie does right. It's very easy to say that Empire has more going on aesthetically, more character depth, more revelation. But Episode IV, for me, will always be the more powerful.
J.J. Abrams said:Getting too close to your idols, historically, is never a good thing. It was so near and dear to my heart that the idea of being involved in it frankly felt dangerous. But Kathy [Kennedy] asked if I would meet with her anyway. I fully intended to once again say, 'Thank you but no thank you.' But when I heard how she wanted to do this in the most emotional, character-based and authentic way, I found myself leaning forward and, just for a moment, imagining what it would be to direct a Star Wars movie.
J.J. Abrams said:It is a preposterous thing when you think about [Star Wars: The Force Awakens as the 'most extravagant work of fan fiction in entertainment history'.] I can't imagine how many fans have told their own versions of these stories. There were so many moments where I would be walking back to the camera having just talked to the actors and I would have a rush of, 'How the hell did this happen?'
Its being billed as Celebrity Nerd-Off Garden State trouper and ascender to theLate Night throne will host an evening with the Star Wars: The Force Awakensdirector on stage at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in downtown Newark on November 21. The event, promising a wide-ranging on-stage discussion of their influences, ideas, and creative work, will benefit the Montclair Film Festival.
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Really interesting video about JJ's visual style. There's both arguments about his strengths and flaws.
While I do agree that JJ has some excellent sense of directing, I do not think that he is a good fit for Star Wars, at least based on his visual style.
Star Wars is about maintaining a tight pacing WHILE ensuring the scenes weren't too confusing.