Citation needed on that USSR claim, Lucas has only, to my knowledge, spoken of the USSR with respect to the inspiration he took from their film industry. He's outright stated that the Empire is the US and the Rebels the Viet Cong, plus there are the obvious allusions to the Nazis with Stormtroopers and the color of the Empire's unirorms, but to my knowledge nothing connecting to the USSR.

[–] rocket_dragon@lemmy.world 0 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (3 children)

Return of the Jedi special edition commentary.

Believe it or not, Lucas is capable of finding both positives and negatives about both the US and the USSR.

Most of the aesthetic of Empire architecture is inspired by brutalist Soviet architecture, and ceremony for the Emperor's arrival was inspired by October Revolution Day military parades.

[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 2 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Thanks for the answer, any links or quotes? Can't find anything online.

[–] rocket_dragon@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

If I have the time and motivation when I'm home I'll rip the relevant portion of the commentary and upload.

[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 2 points 7 months ago

Thanks, I'd appreciate it! Don't stress out over it though, I'm just a curious rando.

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