Hollywood's Approach to Historical Films

[donnaimmaculata]

fourth_rose and cutecoati, two renowned historians on my flist, have started history_spork which will host sporkings of Hollywood's approach to historical accuracy as observed in costume dramas. The idea originated after fourth_rose and cutecoati both posted their commentaries on "Kingdom of Heaven" (which, insignificant as it is, has been the topic of my three most recent posts) here and here. They will, ah, discuss "Gladiator" next and are currently looking for suggestions for sporkworthy movies here.

Comments

[fernwithy.livejournal.com]

Hee-hee-hee.

Thanks for the heads-up. Definitely added that one.

[donnaimmaculata.livejournal.com]

I'm glad I could be of service :-)

[fourth_rose]

Renowned historians? Uh-uh...

Thanks for pimping! We'll do our best to behave completely atypically for historians, i. e. be entertaining ;)

[donnaimmaculata.livejournal.com]

Of course renowned ;-)

[crazysexy-cool.livejournal.com]

Heh, that's a wonderful idea for a community. I hope they do Braveheart and Elizabeth, those movies are in desperate need of sporking.

[donnaimmaculata.livejournal.com]

I think Braveheart is very high on several people's wish list, and Elizabeth was asked for, too.

[fernwithy.livejournal.com]

How 'bout Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves? Or would it cause cranial explosions? :p