Thursday, October 12, 2006

Victor Davis Hanson on 300

The phrase “300 Spartans” evokes not only the ancient battle of Thermopylae, but also the larger idea of fighting for freedom against all odds — a notion subsequently to be enshrined through some 2500 years of Western civilization.

How can you resist an opening line like that?

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I just saw trailer for this film, too bad it wont be out until next spring. i have been anticpating this since they announced this and the two Sin City sequels... check out the Frank Miller comic The 300

CultMan said...

It's gonna be a must see....