There is something genuinely heartfelt about I’m ‘George Lucas’: A Connor Ratliff Story. Directed by Ryan Jacobi, the documentary tells the story of New York-based comedian Connor Ratliff and his long tenure playing “George Lucas” on The George Lucas Talk Show, an improvised, monthly comedy series designed as a late-night panel talk show in which real-life guests act as though they are conversing with the real George Lucas. The majority of performances were staged at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The show also gained a brand-new, expanded audience over Zoom during the pandemic.
We follow Ratliff through his routines preparing for each show, explaining his process along the way. Collaborators like Griffin Newman (who plays “Watto”) and Patrick Cotnoir (who produces the show) try explaining Ratliff to the viewer. The overall explanation seems to be that there is not much of an explanation. He...
We follow Ratliff through his routines preparing for each show, explaining his process along the way. Collaborators like Griffin Newman (who plays “Watto”) and Patrick Cotnoir (who produces the show) try explaining Ratliff to the viewer. The overall explanation seems to be that there is not much of an explanation. He...
- 3/20/2024
- by Dan Mecca
- The Film Stage
"I don't know why he does it..." An official trailer has debuted for this indie documentary film premiering at the 2024 Slamdance Film Festival kicking off this week. I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story is a feature "portrait of an artist" doc made by filmmaker Ryan Jacobi as his directorial debut. Five years into performing as renowned filmmaker George Lucas in the NY cult comedy show "The George Lucas Talk Show" (more on YouTube), comedian Connor Ratliff questions the need for its continuation and his own drive for success and fulfillment in show business. Jacobi explains how he got into making this: "Seeing that creator/host Connor Ratliff had done the same nerdy deep dive and knew all the intricate details of George Lucas’s life, while not taking any of it too seriously, connected me to this performer immediately... I learned so much through Connor about the value...
- 1/17/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Whether you are familiar with the NYC comedy scene or consider yourself a Blankie, you’re likely familiar with “The George Lucas Talk Show,” in which comedian Connor Ratliff performs as the Star Wars creator alongside co-host Watto (played by Griffin Newman) and quite the roster of special guests. Ratliff’s journey is now getting a documentary portrait with Ryan Jacobi’s I’m “George Lucas”: A Connor Ratliff Story, executive produced by D’Arcy Carden and Bobby Moynihan, and featuring appearances by Zach Cherry, J.D. Amato, Alan Scherstuhl, Mo Rocca, John Hodgman, and more. Ahead of a Slamdance Film Festival world premiere this Saturday, we’re delighted to exclusively premiere the first trailer.
Here’s the synopsis: “For five years, comedian Connor Ratliff has performed as filmmaker George Lucas in his monthly Ucb NY cult comedy show, “The George Lucas Talk Show”. Co-hosted by actor Griffin Newman and featuring...
Here’s the synopsis: “For five years, comedian Connor Ratliff has performed as filmmaker George Lucas in his monthly Ucb NY cult comedy show, “The George Lucas Talk Show”. Co-hosted by actor Griffin Newman and featuring...
- 1/16/2024
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
It's Star Wars Celebration week, folks! The annual Jabba-and-Jawas jamboree is coming to London this year, and that is all the excuse that Connor Ratliff, Griffin Newman and Patrick Cotnoir needed to bring their runaway hit, The George Lucas Talk Show, to the Soho Theatre for a couple of shows on Friday April 7th and Saturday April 8th. If you're unfamiliar, it's an improvised spoof chat show in which Ratliff plays Retired Filmmaker George Lucas and Newman plays his sidekick Watto, interviewing real guests about Star Wars and other animals.
Our Chris Hewitt is a huge fan, and he jumped at the chance to talk to the trio about the show's origins, how it transformed during the pandemic, and what they have in store for London audiences. Enjoy.
Listen to the episode on the pod app of your choice — or via the PlanetRadio player above.
Our Chris Hewitt is a huge fan, and he jumped at the chance to talk to the trio about the show's origins, how it transformed during the pandemic, and what they have in store for London audiences. Enjoy.
Listen to the episode on the pod app of your choice — or via the PlanetRadio player above.
- 4/6/2023
- by Chris Hewitt
- Empire - Movies
In this edition of Star Wars Bits:
Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 "Star Wars Galaxy of Creatures"Every "Star Wars" Project Coming in 2023"Star Wars: The Bad Batch" Review & BreakdownStar Wars Podcast Round-UpAnd More!Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023
Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 recently announced the first of many guests attending the convention, which will be held April 7-10, 2023, at ExCeL London. Anthony Daniels — the only actor to appear in all 11 "Star Wars" movies — will be returning, alongside "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" voice actors Ashley Eckstein, Matt Lanter, and Dee Bradley Baker. Giancarlo Esposito ("The Mandalorian") and "Obi-Wan Kenobi" stars Indira Varma and Vivien Lyra Blair will also be in attendance.
Check out StarWarsCelebration.com for more information.
Star Wars Galaxy Of Creatures
"Star Wars Galaxy of Creatures," the Star Wars Kids series of animated shorts, is back with two new episodes all about the Convor (above) and Gergilla (below):...
Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 "Star Wars Galaxy of Creatures"Every "Star Wars" Project Coming in 2023"Star Wars: The Bad Batch" Review & BreakdownStar Wars Podcast Round-UpAnd More!Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023
Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 recently announced the first of many guests attending the convention, which will be held April 7-10, 2023, at ExCeL London. Anthony Daniels — the only actor to appear in all 11 "Star Wars" movies — will be returning, alongside "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" voice actors Ashley Eckstein, Matt Lanter, and Dee Bradley Baker. Giancarlo Esposito ("The Mandalorian") and "Obi-Wan Kenobi" stars Indira Varma and Vivien Lyra Blair will also be in attendance.
Check out StarWarsCelebration.com for more information.
Star Wars Galaxy Of Creatures
"Star Wars Galaxy of Creatures," the Star Wars Kids series of animated shorts, is back with two new episodes all about the Convor (above) and Gergilla (below):...
- 1/27/2023
- by Adam Frazier
- Slash Film
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