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Oh, and I'd also like to add that one of the things I really liked about the episode was showing the difference between the upper class and the lower classes, both having a party at the same time.
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09-20-2005, 11:40 PM | #52 |
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The one thing I don't like about the show is there are a shitload of characters. Other than the 8 or so main characters, I am having trouble remember who the hell is who.
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It signified the Gods accepted Caesar as coming in peace basically. He was cleared of his charges as an Enemy of Rome. |
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09-21-2005, 04:42 PM | #54 |
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gotcha. But why did they have both black and white doves and release the black ones?
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09-21-2005, 04:49 PM | #55 |
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dammit... the mpaa needs to loosen up on their bit torrents... i can't watch this or weeds.
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09-26-2005, 12:02 AM | #57 |
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Read on another board that they could use the scene of Caesar's seizure as a way to explain the rumors of him being a pedophile. Sure enough in this week's ep Atia starts talking about it.
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09-26-2005, 12:13 AM | #58 |
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i wish i was getting HBO so i could watch this. i'm just waiting for it to come out on DVD though, cuz I'd buy it anyway, so that way i can watch it all at once.
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09-27-2005, 12:52 AM | #59 |
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The show is definitely gathering steam now, it's getting very interesting.
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10-03-2005, 08:33 PM | #60 |
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Ok here's what I want to know: What will be the "lower class" parallel to Caesar's assination which presumably comes at the end of season 1.
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10-03-2005, 09:00 PM | #61 |
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Pretty amusing episode this week. The show is clearly a cut below some of their other fixtures, but definitely very entertaining regardless.
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10-10-2005, 04:15 AM | #62 |
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I'm disappointed they didn't show any of the battle.
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10-10-2005, 06:33 AM | #64 |
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I thought this episode really strated to turbo chrage the show IMHO. And lesbiankissing scenes oh yeah!
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10-10-2005, 06:36 AM | #65 |
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I loved when it showed that chick playing with her pussy. I wanted to blow a load....true story.
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10-18-2005, 08:13 PM | #66 |
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I finally caught up, I like it...though every time it's over I go searching for my Civ3 CD.
Egypt is supplying Rome with food from their granary. If it weren't for that cursed Great Wall, they would be destroyed. |
10-18-2005, 08:31 PM | #67 | |
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I can't believe I'm saying this, but I agree with Noop. This show needs less dog and more cat. |
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10-18-2005, 08:40 PM | #68 |
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I can't believe that the Cleopatra/Ptolemy civil war and the birth of Ptolemy Caesar were crammed into 1 episode.
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10-23-2005, 12:49 AM | #69 | |
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The pacing can be pretty suspect, unlike most other HBO shows this one does have some pretty clear warts. Still an enjoyable series though, and last episode was hilarious. |
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10-23-2005, 12:37 PM | #70 |
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Well, they are trying to get on with the Roman story . The Egypt stuff is a bit of sidebar to introduce Cleopatra for the whole Marc Antony v. Caesar rumble later on .
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There is so much interesting material with Roman history, that I don't mind that they skim by some stuff.
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10-24-2005, 03:28 AM | #72 | |
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Roman socity has a lot of 'morality'. Morality was the essence of roman state and that compcet is not a christian topic. I don't know nothing about the show but romans was quite strict on sex related. Sex wasn't considered a sin, but morality (there is a word in latin that refer to that and include all the aspect of morality in the roman state --> mores) for a roman implied to keep sex something joined to marriage. Moreover religion and morality in roman socity was part of the state, and a respect to that was a way to be a good citizen. Obviosly everyone was free to fuck around...but that wasn't so appreciated.... |
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They have to condence the life of Julius Caesar into 12 hours. Skimming is to be expected. |
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Hence a show without CHRISTIAN MORALITY.
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10-24-2005, 01:45 PM | #75 |
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Is this going to be a 1 season series?
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10-24-2005, 02:28 PM | #76 |
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Already been renewed for Season 2.
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The arena scene kicked ass. Can't wait for the season finale next week to see what happens to Pullo and Vorenus. |
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that arena scene was friggin awesome. easily my favorite episode for this series yet.
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11-16-2005, 09:00 PM | #79 |
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This episode was by far the best of the year and this is quickly becoming one of my favorite shows. The arena scene and the Brutus subplot are both awesome. If this follow's HBO normal pattern I can't wait for season 2 in 2014!
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11-17-2005, 08:34 AM | #80 |
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Brutus had his hand forced. Poor Caesar...but I guess if you seize power like that, paranoia is your best friend. Mostly.
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11-17-2005, 08:42 AM | #81 |
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i always assumed Caesar was beloved. i'm sure the writers have taken liberty with certain real history elements, but it's certainly weird seeing that element - of Caesar being viewed as a tyrant - played up.
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Recent Episode was incredible
The recent episode was by far the best. The arena scene was more graphic than any thing in Gladiator.
It was interesting to see how HBO handled the Brutus-Caesar falling out. The Series writers decided that like the Patricians the proletariat had mixed feelings about caesar. In this series Caesar is played as a pure patrician. Actuall though the family was Jullii, they were impoverished and his mother ran a boarding house in the Palantine. The family fortunes were made when Caesars father married his sister off to gaius Marius "the first Man of Rome" Caesar himself group in the streets of the Aventine and was multilingual and always always well connected to the proletariat. Tey were his power base. Another fact that was glossed over was Caesar married his daughter to Pompeii which tied Pompeii to him as Pompeeii truly Loved Julia. She died in child birth and there begin the split between Caesar and Pompeii. If you want to read the history, but don't like history books read the 7 historical novel series "the First Man of Rome." by Colleen McCullough. This chronicles the peak of the Republic when Gaius Marius was a consul 7 times to Sulla, Julius and ending with Augustus beating Marc Anthony. The book is decidedly different than this series but is well researched and brilliantly written. The story of how Caesar beat Vercingentorix at Alesia is both brilliant in expalnation and a great read. In this series Caesar is portrayed as a man who was better looking, smatrer and a man whomade decisions quickly and forcefully. He lived recklessly and on the edge. I like this HBO series as all the muck and grit of Rome are everywhere but on the Patrician Togas. But the books fillin the blanks and give a great perspective of these and many other fascinating Characters. |
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Well, the season finale is finally over. A pretty good episode I think, and definately with some good plot twists. One was a bit obvious, and it makes me wonder if they will continue that trend for each subsequent season...
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Nice stabbing scene... and no "Et Tue Brutus" (which is good).
Should be fun next season with the choosing of sides.
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Yeah I agree about the plot twists. I saw the killing of Caesar a mile away. First episode in fact I predicted Brutus would have something to do with it.
All joking aside I thought it was a servicable, though not great, season finale. Last week's episode far out did it. I just hope they bring Max Pircus back as he is by far my favorite character on the show and he should have more to do in the seasons to come. Additionally, my respect for the actor playing Marc Anthony has grown these last couple of episodes. I am pleased I watched this show though it is a step below the best HBO has to offer. |
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I'll miss Niobe. It was nice to see Pullo and Vorenus survive. Here's to hoping they are brought back for the 2nd season.
Shame that because its HBO we'll probably won't see season 2 until 2007. Last edited by TazFTW : 11-21-2005 at 04:44 AM. |
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Just caught the episode.... fantastic stuff. I thought this episode was a couple notches better than any previous one, and this was the first time I found myself really wishing i had another episode to watch at that moment. I look forward to season 2.
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11-22-2005, 01:21 AM | #89 |
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I agree with people, this show was great. Not to sound like a typical guy, but anyone notice the nudity was cut down pretty bad after the first few episodes? I'm not really complaining because the show was great, but I was hoping to see more Polly Walker (Atia) in all her glory I heard they scrapped directors after episide 3 and that cleaned it up a bit. (sorry if this was mentioned above, didn't read the full thread)
I do love how they carried the Lucius - Titus storyline and even took it as far as Lucius as Caesar's bodyguard towards the end, yet took the early storyline (not his kid) and pulled him away on the ides to prevent false history. I'm pretty sure both guys were just fictional characters, many some history buffs can confirm? I searched and found nothing about those names. |
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Pullo and Vorenus are briefly mentioned in Caesar's De Bello Gallico, which is his account of the war in Gaul.
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Holy shit, those guys were great. Great read thanks for that, Taz!
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