Episode VII Will Look Like a Movie

One can't say in a wise-ass tone, "Who else did you expect?" Everyone and their mother thought Michael Giacchino would score Star Wars: Episode VII since he's been J.J. Abrams' composer of choice since Mission: Impossible III and John Williams, with all due respect, is getting on up there in years. They went with Williams anyway.

That change of pace won't continue for cinematography. The Boba Fett Fan Club reports Dan Mindel, who's been the go-to DP for Abrams, will lens Episode VII. Here's the kicker. They're shooting on 35MM film. You know, like a real movie.

It is a sad state that reporting the usage of film is news-worthy. But we live in a time when using video is quick and cheap (Though Kodack has been offering competitive rates to lure studios back) and not all filmmakers have the clout of Christopher Nolan, Steven Spielberg and Quentin Tarantino to demand film only. And it's a nice return to form for Star Wars after George Lucas opted for digital starting on Attack of the Clones.