A long time ago in a movie theater, far, far away, you may have lined up to see the original Star Wars in 1977. Or you may have been out there again yesterday lining up for the sixth and final installment — Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.
The film is now playing in a galaxy very near you. Whether you think “Boba Fett” is a Greek pastry or the prize of your toy collection, the cultural impact of Star Wars is impossible to ignore. 28 years after Luke Skywalker first wielded a lightsaber, the movies have made George Lucas a billionaire and reshaped the film industry.
For some die hard fans, Star Wars is a kind of religion. For others it represents the dark side of Hollywood, a saga that transformed movies into two hour commercials. Star Wars: the force that changed Hollywood.
Guests:
Ty Burr, film critic for the Boston Globe
Dade Hayes, co-author of “Open Wide: How Hollywood Box Office Became an National Obsession” and Senior Editor of Entertainment Weekly