I'm George Lucas, A Connor Ratliff Story
posted 4 hours ago #
I am a Blank Check podcast listener. Thus, I am also aware of Conner Ratliff; as he is a regular guest on the show. I am only vaguely familiar with The George Lucas Talk Show - the long running talk show in which Ratliff plays Lucas. I know it exists but I've never heard a moment of it.
Regardless, when I encountered the trailer for I’m “George Lucas”: A Connor Ratliff Story, I was intrigued. His appearances on Blank Check are always amusing and his friendship with the hosts feels like a legitimate endorsement to me. That said, a behind-the-scenes movie about a comedian I don't know a ton about performing a talk show I've never watched seems like it might not be that engaging. But there's a quote from Ratliff about 1:40 into this 2 minute trailer that really hit me (emphasis mine):
I may not know Ratliff or his story but there's something familiar about that creative journey that speaks to me. Maybe it will to you as well. The film is streaming and available direct.
Regardless, when I encountered the trailer for I’m “George Lucas”: A Connor Ratliff Story, I was intrigued. His appearances on Blank Check are always amusing and his friendship with the hosts feels like a legitimate endorsement to me. That said, a behind-the-scenes movie about a comedian I don't know a ton about performing a talk show I've never watched seems like it might not be that engaging. But there's a quote from Ratliff about 1:40 into this 2 minute trailer that really hit me (emphasis mine):
"Why am I doing this? Why do I care if a bunch of strangers like a thing I do? If I do a show and 10 people see it and they love it, is that as good as doing a show that a million people see?"As someone that has a long running but small record label, a newish podcast, an ancient blog and many other projects - this hits home for me. Also, as someone that works in tech where everyone is obsessed with scale = success, this hits home doubley.
I may not know Ratliff or his story but there's something familiar about that creative journey that speaks to me. Maybe it will to you as well. The film is streaming and available direct.