That is a 38 layer comp vs a three layer comp, plus the empire scene is considerably darker. If you want to compare like with like, look at a well lit interior shot from both films. IB prints have almost no grain, whereas the Kodak stock is considerably grainier.
38 layers? Why?
Sure, as you and I agree SW is much less grainy.
“Like with Like”:
“Leia with Leia”:
My question is, is this really how it looked in 1980 or has 36+ years of age on the film stock accentuated the grain?