Does that dam' series about the Borgias get anything right?
I've never bothered with that one myself, when it first started I already had enough to watch with other series. I have been tempted on occasion, but don't have the time to play catchup.
Not liked on Radio4, so was going to give it a miss anyway.
IanS
Which one? I find the Canal+ series called "Borgia" a bit more acceptable. The American Jeremy Irons one, not so much.
Quote from: lentulus on 03 September 2012, 02:16:13 AM
Which one? I find the Canal+ series called "Borgia" a bit more acceptable. The American Jeremy Irons one, not so much.
That's the one. Mr Irons' voice makes up for the constant historical gibberish.
Almost.
Quote from: FierceKitty on 02 September 2012, 12:23:11 PM
Does that dam' series about the Borgias get anything right?
The costume (except the military, of course) is not bad; the music is pretty much on. Both better in "Borgia" but, hey.
Both series would be done a great favor if the entire European supply of Morions and Burgonets were quietly concealed until they have finished production.
Quote from: lentulus on 03 September 2012, 04:39:40 PM
the music is pretty much on.
Zadok the Priest at a cinquecento investiture? It's like have the Rolling Stones with Gordon in Khartoum!
Quote from: FierceKitty on 04 September 2012, 12:29:43 AM
Zadok the Priest at a cinquecento investiture? It's like have the Rolling Stones with Gordon in Khartoum!
Well, what's 150 years between friends? :D
In fact, it was still quattrocento. More like having the Stones at Rossbach!
Quote from: FierceKitty on 04 September 2012, 12:29:43 AM
Zadok the Priest at a cinquecento investiture? It's like have the Rolling Stones with Gordon in Khartoum!
I know the Stones are getting on a bit....But I didn't realize they were
that old.
Did they manage to get any sort of recording of the gig ? ;)
Cheers - Phil.
Quote from: FierceKitty on 04 September 2012, 12:29:43 AM
Zadok the Priest at a cinquecento investiture? It's like have the Rolling Stones with Gordon in Khartoum!
Forgot that (or blocked it out), but the solo lute was fair enough.
Mind, I have no intention of watching the next series. Borgia is far more fun.
Quote from: lentulus on 04 September 2012, 10:30:25 PM
Forgot that (or blocked it out), but the solo lute was fair enough.
Mind, I have no intention of watching the next series. Borgia is far more fun.
Mick Jagger plays the lute!??!
They don't let Mick play anything as far as I know. :-q