[laconic]

I enjoyed watching Dr. Zhivago for two reasons: first, the historical sweep of Russian history it presents. Second, having an opportunity to watch a young and very beautiful Julie Christie. If that makes me the watcher of a "chick flick" as you put it, so be it.

[eddie willers]

If Julie Christie had played a young Ayn Rand who mows down commies with a Tommy Gun, the picture would have been great. : )

[Sans-Culotte]

I always thought Steiger stole Zhivago.

I also think his Napoleon in Waterloo was spot on:

Politically, he was (sadly) nearer People For the American Way than Free Republic, but he was good at his primary profession.