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Aristus

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13. Yes. A long time ago.

Thu Jul 24, 2025, 11:21 AM

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Probably the best thing about the film, except maybe John Gielgud as Cassius.

There has never really been a truly good film rendition of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar." The Charleton Heston version was atrocious. The BBC's version was serviceable, but not exceptional. Of course, it's not really one of his better plays. Some critic once joked that the only reason they teach the play in the schools is because it's short and has no sex.

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The Rape of Lucretia and the Fall of the House of Trump? [View all] thucythucy Jul 24 OP

Beautiful writing, thucy. Easterncedar Jul 24 #1

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We need a Lucius Junius Brutus. Aristus Jul 24 #3

Yes indeed. thucythucy Jul 24 #5

Yes. Aristus Jul 24 #10

Have you ever seen the movie version thucythucy Jul 24 #12

Yes. A long time ago. Aristus Jul 24 #13

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