Remake Your Own Hollywood Movie

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Dissatisfied with the director’s cut? Direct it yourself!

By Richard Kadrey

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Illustration by Tim Lillis

Really, it’s all George Lucas’ fault. By 1999, when The Phantom Menace was released, two generations had grown up regarding Star Wars with a kind of religious awe. A lot of these hardcore fans were disappointed with The Phantom Menace, and by the time Revenge of the Sith was released as the last film of the new trilogy, they felt betrayed. This wasn’t the first time fans had felt ripped off by a movie series, but ...

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