Michael Collins

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Sounds interesting so I ordered The Wind That Shakes The Barley. I trust it is a honest look at that particular period of time and not just anti-English claptrap.

It will probably take another twenty years or so before Ireland can deal, honestly, with the totality of its history. There has been a hugely successful (in monetary terms) political industry in Ireland that has benefited mainly from a gross-misrepresentation of the history of the country.

As the younger generations of Irish begin to see themselves in the context of being European (as opposed to the extremely parochial view taken by the State between 1922 and 1977) a more frank and honest appreciation of their history will develop.

Until then, we have to remember what Dr. Goebbels said about the cinema: "It is the most powerful weapon in the arsenal of propaganda."

[macwilkin]

If you want to know, INMHO, what the best historical Irish movie is, it would have to be Brylcreem Boys, about the "Emergency" (WWII) and how Allied and German airmen and sailors were interred by the Free State. Overall, it was very well done, especially the Irish Army uniforms and getting the mood of Ireland downpat -- "Who are we neutral against?" :mrgreen:

http://www.whiterabbitdesigncompany....brylcreem.html

If you can find it, it's worth renting.

T.

[ccga3359]

If you want to know, INMHO, what the best historical Irish movie is, it would have to be Brylcreem Boys, about the "Emergency" (WWII) and how Allied and German airmen and sailors were interred by the Free State. Overall, it was very well done, especially the Irish Army uniforms and getting the mood of Ireland downpat -- "Who are we neutral against?" :mrgreen:

http://www.whiterabbitdesigncompany....brylcreem.html

If you can find it, it's worth renting.

T.

Thanks Todd, put a bid on a copy on ebay. Will do a review if I get it. IMDB lists it as a comedy and Riverdance's Jean Butler is in it, win-win . I'm sure this'll make the rounds of SOKS.

[macwilkin]

Thanks Todd, put a bid on a copy on ebay. Will do a review if I get it. IMDB lists it as a comedy and Riverdance's Jean Butler is in it, win-win . I'm sure this'll make the rounds of SOKS.

I think you'll enjoy it, Grant. I would classify it more as a drama with some funny bits thrown in, but overall, it's worth the price of admission.

T.

[Bob C]

Thanks Todd, put a bid on a copy on ebay. Will do a review if I get it. IMDB lists it as a comedy and Riverdance's Jean Butler is in it, win-win . I'm sure this'll make the rounds of SOKS.

Did someone say Jean Butler?