Archive for the ‘Movies’ Category

Updating the Illiad

In case you were wondering what actual archaeologists think of the movie Troy, here’s your answer. Expressing indignant shock and horror at Hollywood butcheries of literary classics and historical accuracy feels somewhat passé these days, but it’s still good fun to read this sort of critique.
What actually caught my attention in the article the [...]

The Passion of the Christ — a guest entry

[Mr. Stagingpoint was kind enough to allow me to make a post on his blog. All views expressed in this entry are those of bcp. Thanks, jrau.]
Having seen The Passion of the Christ recently, I feel compelled to verbalize my thoughts in writing. Yet I’ve found it difficult doing so, as [...]

Episode 2.5?

Should George Lucas be worried that a fan film approaches the coolness level of the actual originals?

The Passion of the Christ

I watched The Passion of the Christ this afternoon. I’m still trying to sort it all out, so I’ll save my comments for a later date. I’m glad I saw it.