[Albion Wilde]

I have always been a stickler for historical accuracy in films. I used to make fun of the gladiator movies from the 50's in which all of the gladiators had crew cuts.

I, too, am a movie lover and a stickler for dialogue boo-boos -- characters set in past centuries using hipster phrases from the postmodern era of Freudian therapy and television advertising.

Other offenders are California actors who sound like surfer dudes no matter who they are playing. I'm thinking of Kevin Costner sounding exactly the same as he does in real life while appearing in Robin Hood (England in the 17th century) and Dances with Wolves (the American West in the 19th century).

[dbehsman]

"Other offenders are California actors who sound like surfer dudes no matter who they are playing. I'm thinking of Kevin Costner sounding exactly the same as he does in real life while appearing in Robin Hood (England in the 17th century) and Dances with Wolves (the American West in the 19th century)."

I know what you mean and I agree. I do have to point out however, the movie "Immortal Beloved". I don't know if you ever saw the film or not, but it's a movie about the life and multiple loves of Beethoven. Gary Oldman (I think I spelled his name correctly) played the part of Beethoven. I have NEVER in my life heard a worse German accent. It was such a bad accent (or perhaps I should use the word accident), that it was actually a distraction throughout the movie. It was a great movie and I highly recommend it, but for that dreadful accent. I really wish the director would have instructed Gary just to use his regular voice. Watch it sometime, and you can see the immediate contrast with Gary and the other actors (almost all of whom were European). I have to give the film credit though. I developed much more respect for Beethoven and his music, when I saw a little glimpse of his life.

[Borges]

I, too, am a movie lover and a stickler for dialogue boo-boos -- characters set in past centuries using hipster phrases from the postmodern era of Freudian therapy and television advertising.

Shakespeare deserves some blame...clocks in Julis Caesar, a reference to Aristotle in 'Troilus and Cressida'.

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

I see the same thing in Kevin Costner. What is the draw to him? (& I'm female.)