More on The Eagle of the Ninth
Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:48:11 -0700
The Times has a long piece looking at the various Roman films coming up - specifically the Kevin Macdonald film The Eagle of the Ninth . What is interesting is the overtly political stance taken by the film. In The Eagle of the Ninth , all the Romans will be played by Americans and “look like GIs” to emphasise the parallels with modern politics, while British actors will play the Picts. “In a way it is an Iraq or Afghanistan war film taking place in the second century,” Macdonald said
A Dog’s Life
Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:53:24 -0700
Have you ever heard anyone idly making the comment, “I lead a dog’s life.”? I have. I would not be able to agree or disagree without knowing a little more information. It all depends on the dog and, of course, his owner. I know some people treat their pets better than their children. They insure their animals so they can get health care. (Our government doesn’t even do that for all America’s children.) They take bow-wow to the dentist. They have a doctor on speed-dial AKA veterinarian i
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