NeverarGreat said:

DuracellEnergizer said:

Since I don’t get many replies in the “Script Writing and Re-Writing” subsection, I figured I’d post this here.

I’ve started writing the screenplay for my Episode III re-write, and here is where I plan on introducing Palpatine. To build up his character, I wanted him to feature in a number of short scenes of him delivering political speeches – speeches which begin as hopeful and stirring, but become darker and more totalitarian with each new speech he gives. The thing is my knowledge on things political is extremely weak; I can’t write politicians.

I figured it would be best to use real-world political speeches as inspiration – speeches given by Hitler or Stalin or even a certain American president-elect. 😉 If anyone could provide links to transcripts or videos of the kind of speeches I’m thinking of, I’d really be grateful.

Here’s a couple:
Hitler Subtitled
Stalin Subtitled
Mussolini Subtitled

and of course:

The Greatest Dictator

Oy, those horrible, horrible comments. Why do I keep forgetting to take Frink’s advice?

Thanks for the links, though. Some good quotes in the Hitler one, specifically (and Chaplin’s always awesome).