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There's quite an interesting online interview with Robin Lane Fox athttp://www.archaeology.org/online/interviews/fox.html(not just about the film)Susan

Very interesting article indeed. As Robin is the author, I expect the "making of the movie" book (due to be published in mid-October) to be a cut above the average.The following two quotes about the movie caught my eye. Towards the end, Robin says:"Total "historicity" was impossible, and would leave big gaps besides. The right approach is to look for the density of historical allusion, and reference--and ask whether if gives a powerful "feel" to the drama. I think it does. I remain amazed by the quick researches and commitment to the known details by every department under Oliver's direction."Okay, I accept that, but earlier in the interview there is this:"We all understood that the separate "parts" of Oliver's drama must be "color-coded" and decorated to give a distinct feel--and so must the set-buildings, which could not totally depart from audiences' expectations of Greek or Babylonian imagery."Now, how do they know what the audience expects? I don't recall anyone doing a survey! :-)Best regards,Linda Ann

And I can't believe that more than about 1 in 25 of the potential audience for the film would have the slightest notion of Babylonian architecture/imagery etc. (which is probably why they didn't do a survey!).It all sounds a bit fatuous to me.All the bestMarcus

Hi Susan,I turned to Val Kilmer yesterday and found this article on his newsletter site. I like the photos, and noticed that this time Oliver Stone is wearing blue in his photo with RLF.Thanks for providing the link.Jan

Thanks for the heads up on this one! A truly fascinating interview!

Have actually got around to buying Fox's 'Alexander the Great', all I've got to say is, hmmm! Perhaps could have put the money to better use-no matter, such is life.

Greetings Susan,
Would you be kind enough to explain how can I type in long sentencing with these posts. Thanks for your time.
Best regards, Andrew