Tag Archives: historical action film

prequel to a legend (film: Robin Hood – Ridley Scott, 2010)

Posted on August 11, 2026 by admin

The mistake that many film critics and viewers who follow their opinions about Ridley Scott‘s films with real or imaginary historical figures make, in my opinion, is their rigid and inaccurate categorization. The veteran director, who is approaching 90 years … Continue reading →

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the old gladiator is still in the arena (film: Gladiator II – Ridley Scott, 2024)

Posted on November 20, 2024 by admin

My generation of cinephiles has the great opportunity to see some of the great directors we have followed since the beginning of their careers, who we have seen grow up, become celebrities and make good and interesting films, and occasionally … Continue reading →

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the last great swashbuckler? (film: Le bossu – Philippe de Broca, 1997

Posted on February 17, 2024 by admin

French literature of the middle and second half of the 19th century offered its readers a treasure trove of mystery and adventure novels with themes inspired by the history of France from the Middle Ages to the period of the … Continue reading →

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