Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (w/ Will from About Face)
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Rogue One Parallels with Modern Warfare
- Will believes "Rogue One" is a commentary on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, with the Empire representing the U.S. military.
- He points to the Death Star's destruction of desert people from a safe distance as a parallel to U.S. military actions.
- He also notes the similarity between Chirrut Îmwe's chant and the Arabic phrase "Allahu Akbar," suggesting a deliberate connection between the rebels and those the U.S. fought in Afghanistan.
- Frank Capello agrees and adds that while George Lucas' original "Star Wars" was meant as a critique of the Vietnam War, "Rogue One" blends that with Nazi Germany influences.
- Will feels the original trilogy was more Nazi-coded but "Rogue One" links it to the U.S. military.
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