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Still, George Lucas’ influence remains the heartbeat of the galaxy far, far away, and thanks to him, characters like Yoda will be schooling fans for generations to come.
George Lucas appeared at the TCM Classic Film Festival at a screening of 'The Empire Strikes Back,' revealing why Yoda talked backwards.
While Lucas was looking out for his prime audience, it’s safe to say that the Star Wars films have resonated with those beyond just that age demographic. The story behind Yoda Small in size ...
George Lucas is sharing an insight into Star Wars lore. Appearing at a 45th anniversary screening of The Empire Strikes Back on the opening night of the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival on April 24 ...
While attending the 16th TCM Class Film Festival and a showing of The Empire Strikes Back (yes, still the best Star Wars film ever), Lucas broke down his reasoning for Yoda's unique dialogue ...
Lucas wanted you to pay attention to what Yoda was saying. Of course, he also wanted you to see Han Solo step on Jabba the Hutt's tail and Jar Jar Binks, so his wants are a mixed bag.
George Lucas broke down the origins of Yoda’s “very distinctive way of talking” at a 45th anniversary screening of The Empire Strikes Back at the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival last week.
George Lucas says Yoda talks like that so "12-year-olds" will pay attention "If you speak regular English, people won’t listen that much." ...
George Lucas says there’s a valid reason why Yoda speaks so strangely Yoda and Luke Skywalker in "The Star Wars Episode V - Empire Strikes Back" from 1980.