I'm not getting the whole autuer theory, simply because of several things. I, especially as an aspiring filmaker, have incredible respect for directors. They are they are the ones who are the authors of the films in many way, and I enjoy seeing their vision in addition to the studios' in director's cuts and such. However, they are not the only ones who make films (Does anyone know how to contact Rick Baker? I doubt that he'd be thrilled with what was done to his work). Covering their work to fit in with your vision is all very well, but denying its availabily and even it's existence ism quite frankly, insulting to them (no Lucas-bashing intended, so please do not take it as such). Moreover, Lucas did not direct Empire or Jedi, and as Marquand has passed away, God rest his soul, there is no way of knowing what his opinion on such extensive alteration of his work would be. I'm not trying to rip Lucas a new one here, just attempting to make a few points.