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Donald Larsson <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 2 Aug 1994 08:16:17 -0600
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I agree with most of Chad Dominicis' post on epics, but would note that in
the past, most epics had a historical, Biblical-historical, or (most often)
pseudo-historical (or biblical) theme.  Those themes (aside from some
usually independently-produced films like DANCES WITH WOLVES or GLORY)
have largely been subsumed by TV mini-series, including films made for
tv but given theatrical release as well. GETTYSBURG is one recent example.
 
Ted Turner seems to be the new epic-theme mogul.  What's missing in these
productions of course is the sweeping vistas and/or FX that really drew
people in.
 
Bertolucci, ever since 1919, seems to have been trying for epic qualities
(or maybe it's just opera).
--Don Larsson, Mankato State U., MN
[Sorry--Bertolucci's film is 1900, of course)

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