The TCM podcast The Plot Thickens returns in July with host Ben Mankiewicz taking a deep dive into the making of Cleopatra, the troubled 1963 drama that starred Elizabeth Taylor and was directed ...

The visionary filmmaker sat down for a rare Q&A with Turner Classic Movies' Ben Mankiewicz before a 45th anniversary screening of the "Star Wars" sequel to kick off the TCM Classic Film Festival.

TCM host Ben Mankiewicz tried to ask other Empire Strikes Back questions over 30 minutes, however, Lucas yearned to regale the crowd with his beginnings with Francis Ford Coppola (who he’s co ...

However, despite the best efforts of host and moderator Ben Mankiewicz, he barely mentioned the film that the sellout crowd was there to see — and only then when he was good and ready.

During the pre-Q&A session, the TMC host, Ben Mankiewicz, wanted the panel to be focused on the film. However, Lucas preferred talking about his early struggles and success in the film industry.

"The world that George Lucas created, and he's actually not the only one to do it, but his might be the most extravagant and it is certainly the best known," said TCM host Ben Mankiewicz.