Turner Classic Movies takes an in-depth look at fantasy cinema through the eyes of visionary director/producer George Lucas in this latest addition to its highly popular A Night at the Movies documentary series.

A Night at the Movies: George Lucas & the World of Fantasy Cinema features an engrossing new interview with the famed director who discusses the origins and evolution of fantasy cinema, the influence of certain films on his own career, the differences between fantasy and science fiction, as well as what the future holds for the genre. Along the way, Lucas examines a variety of influential films including King Kong (1933), The Wizard of Oz (1939), Dr. Strangelove (1964), Planet of the Apes (1968), 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), Back to the Future (1985), Labyrinth (1986) as well as an in-depth discussion of his own iconic Star Wars series.

Packed with exciting clips from films across the decades, this latest stellar installment of TCM's A Night at the Movies series is a fascinating look at the fantasy genre through the unique perspective of one of its contemporary masters.

By Andrea Passafiume