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Japanese Influences On Star Wars

When examining the Star Wars films, most cinephiles will notice the numerous cultural references that inspired that galaxy far, far away. Some of which include the early radio space operas, Westerns, and classical mythology. One of the key influences on young George Lucas was Japanese culture and film. Particularly, the films of Akira Kurosawa. They would serve as a hidden thread that would help build the early Star Wars saga. Below, we will examine the Japanese influence on the Star…

Very few villians in the history of cinema can rival Darth Vader’s iconic appearance. His strained mechanical breathing, lifeless black eyes, and flowing cape personified his villainy. Vader’s armor acted as a kind of mobile life-support system. The system was fully encased in a suit of distinctive black armor. The entire suit was designed to maintain and protect the charred body of Anakin Skywalker. Design The design of Darth Vader’s suit was styled after ancient, traditional sith armor and patterned…