- The Empire Strikes Back (allthetropes.org)
After the surprise success of A New Hope, a sequel was inevitable. Lucas’s new story turned the series into a dramatic saga with the revelation that Darth Vader was Luke’s father. Since making the last film had been so stressful, he had Lawrence Kasdan and Leigh Brackett write the script for The Empire Strikes Back and had Irvin Kershner direct it.
- no wonder everyone prefers part two (YouTube)
Dune: Part Two is a great film, amazing cinematography, visual effects, world building and sound design. But that’s not what this video is about. This video is about why Dune: Part Two is a great sequel. Join me as we explore some of the greatest sequels of all time, The Empire Strikes Back, The Dark Knight, The Godfather Part II, and The Two Tower, and why Dune: Part Two can find it’s place among these greats
- The Empire Strikes Back (Wikipedia)
The Empire Strikes Back (also known as Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back) is a 1980 American epic space opera film directed by Irvin Kershner from a screenplay by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan, based on a story by George Lucas. The sequel to Star Wars (1977), it is the second film in the Star Wars film series and the fifth chronological chapter of the “Skywalker Saga”. Set three years after the events of Star Wars, the film recounts the battle between the malevolent Galactic Empire, led by the Emperor, and the Rebel Alliance, led by Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia. As the Empire goes on the offensive, Luke trains to master the Force so he can confront the Emperor’s powerful disciple, Darth Vader. The ensemble cast includes Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, and Frank Oz.
