tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post8285825220225157222..comments2023-08-01T09:20:49.475-04:00Comments on Wide Screen World: He was SpartacusRichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11376065182154885503noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post-46812370692777365252020-02-07T09:37:31.658-05:002020-02-07T09:37:31.658-05:00Sounds like your dad could’ve taught his own film ...Sounds like your dad could’ve taught his own film history class.<br /><br />In doing the research for my SPARTACUS post, I think my appreciation of Kirk Douglas as a filmmaker and a person was raised a lot.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376065182154885503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post-66784053791286027032020-02-07T09:03:23.185-05:002020-02-07T09:03:23.185-05:00I haven't watched Spartacus (beginning to end)...I haven't watched Spartacus (beginning to end) in quite a few years. My earliest memory of it is my dad introducing me to Woody Strode. The film is rife with big name actors/stars, but it was important we not refer to Woody as "whats-his-name." Insight into my classic movie education. We start with the character guys and work our way from there.<br /><br />Kirk came through town with Michael and Catherine, hawking his book years ago. I had the flu and couldn't get to the book store but I'm sure Maureen must have a picture in her stash.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.com