The story of Spartacus and his gladiator/slave rebellion (more formally known as the Third Servile War) has captivated people throughout history. A slave turned gladiator turned leader of a slave revolt in the heart of the Roman Empire would in turn inspire many such similar revolts throughout history. Naturally, it was only a matter of time before such tales found their way to film. The most notable, of course, is the 1960 Kirk Douglas film, Spartacus. Directed by none other than Stanley Kubrick, it was released with a somewhat politically charged undertone as it was released at the height of
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That Weird Time When Everyone Wanted To Be “300”
The Formula: Sylized CGI sets,
Slow-motion “Snyder-style” action,
Stylized Sex (and lots of it),
The guy on poster yelling “RAWR!”, and Eclectic
Electric guitars doing weird things throughout.
Saving History – The Rise Of Cinematic TV
spite historical sword epics finding less success theatrically, they have begun to find a new form of medium in serialized TV. For a long time, such productions were impossible because they would be expensive. However, gradually building an audience first can persuade the producers to give more seasons and more financial backing.