Lucasesque

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English

Etymology

From Lucas +‎ -esque.

Adjective

Lucasesque (comparative more Lucasesque, superlative most Lucasesque)

  1. Reminiscent of the works of American filmmaker George Lucas, known for his space opera blockbusters.
    • 1999, May 18. "'Inside Story' takes scathing look at kiddie-pageant world', South Coast Today.
      This parody features his patented use of human thumbs with special-effects faces as such Lucasesque characters as Loke Groundrunner, Princess Bunhead, Hand Duet, Churchaka and Gabba the Butt.
    • 2005, May 1. Henry Fountain, "Episode VII: Revenge of the Writers", The New York Times.
      And a lot of that comes from the very simplistic, 2-D Lucasesque view of what science fiction has to offer.
    • 2012 May 1, Scott Von Doviak, If You Like the Terminator...: Here Are Over 200 Movies, TV Shows, and Other Oddities That You Will Love., Limelight Editions:
      Created by Glen A. Larson, the show initially drew strong ratings for its Lucas-esque space battles between the daredevil heroes of Galactica (including Han Solo clone Starbuck, played by Dirk Benedict) and the gleaming metallic Cylons that sought their destruction.