Hi, living in Mexico, I am not really familiar with Indian films (although I have seen some). I would love it if you could elaborate a little on your argument: in what sense is there an Indian influence in this film (I acknowledge we are talking about style, not contents)? Thank you. Gabriela Donald Larsson wrote: > On Fri, 19 Mar 1999 15:00:10 -0800 "Edward R. O'Neill" > <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > > Are the accusations against the current film > > _Elizabeth_--that the style derives from MTV--really > > common? Can anyone refer me to an example in print? > > As others have noted, "MTV style" is a lazy description of anything > that employs quick edits (oh, yes, and chicks and fire, as Beavis would > note). But ELIZABETH's style probably owes as much or more to Indian > film influences (especially given that the director is Indian himself). > > (And I rather wonder that the Catholic Church hasn't bridled more at > the portrayal of Bloody Mary and the Pope himself!) > > Don Larsson > > ---------------------- > Donald Larsson > Minnesota State U, Mankato > [log in to unmask] > > ---- > To sign off Screen-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF Screen-L > in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask] ---- To sign off Screen-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF Screen-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]