Lucasesque

Lucasesque

English

Etymology

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.