I think that is a fair view, basically an auteur theory perspective.
So, do you think it is possible for future films/shows made under Disney-Lucasfilm could be considered more artistic if the right artist came in and had enough creative freedom to create a unique, new story?
Isn’t that what Rian Johnson tried to do? RJ may be the most “auteur” of any director to helm a Star Wars movie; he did something quite different and people hated it.
He did something unique from a certain point of view, by assessing what people expect, and then doing the opposite, but isn’t the negative image of the OT not still the OT in a sense?
You can get something good out of a drink, that isn’t coca cola. Like I said it may taste good, and I may enjoy it, but it isn’t Coca Cola. To me Star Wars is more than the sum of a brand name, a good story, and similar aesthetics.
Dre - You seem to know what doesn’t constitute “Star Wars” in your own personal view. But what does? You’ve implied that Star Wars is more that just a sum of its parts; something more intangible. How can a SW movie ever be made to your satisfaction if that’s the case?
Well for me Lucas’ story is precisely that, Lucas’ story. If your going to expand on it, I feel you must stay true to his vision, and intentions. Now, if they create a completely new story in that universe with new characters, it’s a different matter. I think it would still need to somehow introduce a unique style, and voice to be considered a work of art in its own right, but I would not say it’s impossible.