Light & Magic

When I was a kid my parents got me a book for Christmas called Industrial Light and Magic and it detailed how the company made special effects shots for movies.

Anyways it really inspired me at a young age to go into entertainment... movie making... etc.

So it was awesome to see that book sort of get transcribed to a short series like this. Super cool to see the footage and the photos of these guys come to life. I knew who everyone was going into this so it was extra special to see.

Great show. If you love movies and the process that goes into them this is just a must see.

Honestly knowing how these effects are done and the hard work went into them makes it all that much more magical for me...

Since the time I was 16 when Star Wars premiered, I have waited for this. In 1977, I absorbed everything I could get my hands on regarding this movie, from Starlog to every other trade journal available. I followed these artists and ILM from their inception. In 1986 I bought the 10 year anniversary history of ILM hardbound book, which I still own, in pristine condition. Between that and every copy of Cinefex, the history of ILM is at my fingertips. But I always longed to actually hear from the magicians, to see some of their home movies. It is so fun listening to the struggles these early inventors experienced. I often pooh-pooh modern CGI, because it doesn't have the feel of blood, sweat and tears of the old school. The love that comes through the creative process. Only early Pixar comes close.

One of the best shows made in last decade. I'd like to see this job for 10 seasons more. The story of those talented people and their work is inspiring.

I have to agree with the superlatives in the other reviews. We sit through long credits in titles to see hints for our next film in a series. We do not really pay attention to the crafts folk who give us this magic. The starring column allows us to access the filmography for these innovators. So many entertaining films credited to these artists. Hope there is a season 2.

I never knew what binge-watching meant until I appearantly did it myself yesterday 😄 Of course this docu is not for everyone, I mean, you need to love watching 6 hrs of special effects geeks, but I've been waiting for something like this for a long time. The whole thing is a funny, in-depth piece of Heroin For Geeks. What a time it must have been for all these friendly geniuses to work on Star Wars from their little hippie commune. I just couldn't switch this time machine off. Loved it. The definitive, ultimate doc on movie special effects. Edlund, Dykstra, Lucas and all you pioneering heroes: I salute you!