Originally posted by: auraloffalwaffle
An auteur is supposed to be an individual that controls (or influences) all aspects of the filmmaking process (screenwriting, production design, casting, direction, soundtracking, scoring, editing, etc.) in order to create the artistic work they envisioned.
Thanks for the much-needed clarification. It would seem clear that, though Lucas influenced the final script of Star Wars, it was not in a truly auteur fashion, seeing as he handed it over to Gloria Katz and that other guy (what's his name?) for a final check. Where's Zombie84 when you need him to bring the behind-the-scenes expertise? Anyway, 30% of the script was written by people other than Lucas.
Originally posted by: auraloffalwaffle
Luca$h, I believe, has shown that he is not capable of producing films of quality as an auteur.
An auteur is supposed to be an individual that controls (or influences) all aspects of the filmmaking process (screenwriting, production design, casting, direction, soundtracking, scoring, editing, etc.) in order to create the artistic work they envisioned.
Thanks for the much-needed clarification. It would seem clear that, though Lucas influenced the final script of Star Wars, it was not in a truly auteur fashion, seeing as he handed it over to Gloria Katz and that other guy (what's his name?) for a final check. Where's Zombie84 when you need him to bring the behind-the-scenes expertise? Anyway, 30% of the script was written by people other than Lucas.
Originally posted by: auraloffalwaffle
Luca$h, I believe, has shown that he is not capable of producing films of quality as an auteur.
I tend to agree. As a collaborative story creator, he is amazing (please, don't let Indy 4 disprove this!). As a stand-alone filmmaker, he leaves much to be desired.