A director recalls first‑time actors like Drew Barrymore in 'E.T.' while talking about empires and power. Some say officials ignore the fate of their people, and others compare political parties to an evil empire. The rise and fall of empires often spark art, music, and the drive for satisfaction.
![“If you watch the first [Star Wars] movie, you don't actually know exactly what the Empire is trying to do. They're going to rule by fear -- but you don't know what their endgame is. You don't know what Leia is princess of. You don't yet understand who Jabba the Hutt is, even though there is a…” quote by J. J. Abrams](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/940/j-j-abrams-3542_empires_if-you-watch-the-first-star-wars-movie-y_2180467.jpg)
