11-18-2002, 03:48 PM
Sorry, but I will never agree that Roman historical movies should be overly melodramatic. These movies were not Roman plays and they are not being done on stage. I have some experience in theatre and I do agree that if you are presenting an ancient Roman play, it would be advisable to present it as the Romans would have done it--over the top. In fact, I would love to see that. Even if you are doing one of these plays as a movie, that may be fine as well. But the movies I referred to were not Roman plays.<br>
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When I see an historical movie, I want it to be as accurate and realistic as possible--a very rare occurance. These movies were not done like Roman plays, they were done in 50's and 60's dramatic syle with intense, anguished close-ups (that you could never see in a Roman theatre), intensified with melodramatic music. If that's your taste, fine, but it isn't mine.<br>
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Wendy <p></p><i></i>
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When I see an historical movie, I want it to be as accurate and realistic as possible--a very rare occurance. These movies were not done like Roman plays, they were done in 50's and 60's dramatic syle with intense, anguished close-ups (that you could never see in a Roman theatre), intensified with melodramatic music. If that's your taste, fine, but it isn't mine.<br>
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Wendy <p></p><i></i>