I'm currently doing the sci-fi thing because am writing a sci-fi script with this guy whose a total nutter. I remember really enjoying THX1138 when I first watched it but I have some serious issues with Lucas and on a second viewing, I couldn't stand it. I respect some of his stuff- but as disappointing as this may be for some of you to believe- I have never considered Star Wars as anything but a children's popcorn flick.
Smutmutant: I highly recomend you check out a flick called Primer by Shane Carruth.