07-12-2004, 03:40 PM
Magnus,<br>
It's quite easy to understand why we bash Hollywood films for lacking historical accuracy. It's because they constantly claim histrical accuracy, so they only have themselves to blame.<br>
So when Bruckheimer claims that archaeological evidence places 'his' Arthur between 452 and 468 AD and that the whole thing is historical, no one should moan if we bash the movie for it. <br>
<br>
Lately this is becoming very common, with even recent history twisted (like the capture of the German 'Enigma' coding machine by the US Navy, when everyone knows it was the British who did that). I don't like this trend.<br>
<br>
So when Hollywood directors like Ridley Scott say they're not there to educate, they should shut up as well about their movies being even remotely accurate, and call 'em Fantasy.<br>
then we will shut up as well.<br>
<br>
<br>
Valete,<br>
Valerius 'the avenger'/Robert <p></p><i></i>
It's quite easy to understand why we bash Hollywood films for lacking historical accuracy. It's because they constantly claim histrical accuracy, so they only have themselves to blame.<br>
So when Bruckheimer claims that archaeological evidence places 'his' Arthur between 452 and 468 AD and that the whole thing is historical, no one should moan if we bash the movie for it. <br>
<br>
Lately this is becoming very common, with even recent history twisted (like the capture of the German 'Enigma' coding machine by the US Navy, when everyone knows it was the British who did that). I don't like this trend.<br>
<br>
So when Hollywood directors like Ridley Scott say they're not there to educate, they should shut up as well about their movies being even remotely accurate, and call 'em Fantasy.<br>
then we will shut up as well.<br>
<br>
<br>
Valete,<br>
Valerius 'the avenger'/Robert <p></p><i></i>
Robert Vermaat
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FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
