Irvin KershnerIrvin Kershner is the last guy you would've expected to direct a science-fiction epic like The Empire Strikes Back. Still, we wouldn't have had it any other way.Old SchoolBorn in 1923...

George Lucas, Leigh Brackett, Lawrence KasdanSo many different hands touched the screenplay for The Empire Strikes Back that it can be downright confusing at times. Luckily for us, Star Wars fans h...

LucasfilmAlthough George Lucas' independent production company Lucasfilm had been around since 1971, The Empire Strikes Back represented a bold leap forward for this iconic company. This wouldn't h...

Special Effects-Driven EpicBefore we delve into analysis hyperdrive on this one, it has to be noted that The Empire Strikes Back presents some interesting challenges in this arena. George Lucas is...

Wait—you don't know who John Williams is? Holy smokes! Even though you might not know him by name, you definitely know Mr. Williams by his work.Ever seen Jaws? Jurassic Park? Harry Potter? Indian...

Ah yes, Star Wars fans—known as Trekkies. They know everything there is to know about the many characters from the series, from the Cylon warrior Chewbacca, to the great bounty hunter Boba Worf,...