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Re: Re: trouble with the truth is it is sometimes not as exciting as the movie
The movie is more exciting in the same way that candy is better eating than a well-rounded gourmet dish with nuances of textures and tastes, and subtle spices
posted by
Ciel
on July 15, 2011 at 2:30 PM
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Re: trouble with the truth is it is sometimes not as exciting as the movie
Perhaps. But sometimes, Hollywood may decide to "over-sensationalize" a particular historical tale just to "make the truth more exciting." But as a result, very little of the story remains factual, and usually ends up being twisted and distorted.
posted by
JimmyA
on July 15, 2011 at 5:08 AM
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trouble with the truth is it is sometimes not as exciting as the movie
but a most interesting post.
posted by
Kabu
on July 14, 2011 at 2:40 PM
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Re: So... where do you go to get the true facts?
Fortunately ( or unfortunately, depending on your point of view ) some substantial historical facts have recently surfaced with the discovery of various diaries, records and other documents that were found well after most text books were written. Of course the education system is not going to invest the time or the money to update them. There are many sources now out there that disprove, or at least shed new light on, a good portion of the things we were taught as kids ( at least the kids of my generation ). And "dumbing down" the things that are being taught seems to be a task taken on by both the Board of Education and Hollywood.
As far as the accuracy of most "historical" movies . . . you're right! Most of them got it wrong! ( one of the few that I know of that is very reliable in telling of a historic moment is the movie "Tora! Tora! Tora!" which relays the whole story behind the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Very rivoting! ) Other than that, a lot of movies were simply made to sell the movie itself, not necessarily to tell, or retell, an accurate or correct story!
posted by
JimmyA
on July 14, 2011 at 1:56 PM
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So... where do you go to get the true facts?
And how do you know that that source got it right?
Totally agree, what schools teach is a kind of official history, that is truly written by the victors, who run the schools. Further, it is simplified for children, and nowadays, even further dumbed-down.
And don't get me started on how 'history' is revealed in 'historical' novels and films.
posted by
Ciel
on July 14, 2011 at 12:00 PM
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