Gaffer, I totally agree, these directors are like a fraternity, and there is an unwritten rule to never show them up in public. I remember Kasdan was asked about TPM and he replied in a SW Insider, "It was all George, he made the movie the way he wanted it to be and I respect him for that." Did you notice he never said if it was good or not? I guarantee Kasdan thought it sucked, but he is friends with Lucas and is not going to badmouth him.

I think Lucas needs to update ANH:

"Darabount Shoots first!"