Tag Archives: Rome

still thinking ’bout the fall of Rome

Posted on October 27, 2011 by rustichello

Over the past several months I’ve written at length about Rome and its many reifications on television. Over the same period I have also read Thomas Harris’ novels on the life of Cicero, Imperium and Lustrum, and while these aren’t … Continue reading →

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the fascia of muscle and oil

Posted on September 13, 2011 by rustichello

A couple of weeks ago I posted my thoughts about Spartacus: Blood and Sand but since then I’ve been watching Rome mostly directed by Michael Apted and produced by John Milius. Like Blood and Sand there is a good deal … Continue reading →

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textual analysis…what’s not to love?

Posted on August 31, 2011 by rustichello

Blood and Sand has so far (we have seen season one and a short prequel series called Gods of the Arena, season two is expected shortly) depicted Spartacus’ journey to the point he leaves Capua at the head of his … Continue reading →

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