Kill Them All!

You may not know it from reading this blog, but film isn't the only thing that entertains me. I am an avid follower of any type of performance art. Theatre, music, and spoken word are just as interesting and provocative as any movie out there. In this mix, television is the one that usually gets kicked to the curb. TV serials usually aren't taken all that seriously, and are often viewed as cheap, fast entertainment. Don't get me wrong, there are a lot of good shows out there. South Park has stayed consistently funny for 14 seasons, Lost continues to baffle the mind as well as thrill the heart, and Glee has managed to successfully translate what amounts to a Broadway musical into small, weekly episodes. (By the way, if you don't watch Glee, you totally should. It's amazing!) One of my favorite new shows just ended its inaugural season. This show in question could not be more different from the shows I just mentioned. Aimed specifically at adults, this show spills gallons of blood and undresses countless women per episode. I am, of course, referring to Spartacus: Blood and Sand, the new powerhouse series on Starz. The season finale only aired a few hours ago, so I thought now was as good a time as any to lay it on the line. Is this "historically accurate" portrayal of Roman culture worth seeing? You bet your ass it is!