After Firaxis artists', the image of Alexander the Great takes another blow - Page 2

Ted Striker · January 3, 2003, 18:56

This is a global tragedy for all of Western Civilization.

ATG was the Ultimate True Player, laying the smackdown on anybody in his path. There has got to be a masculine, intelligent, spirited actor that can pull of this part. I can't even think of anyone off the top of my head.

Wait who is the guy from American Pyscho? He would be PERFECT.

Ted Striker · January 3, 2003, 19:46

Alright, this dude is PERFECT to play Alexander. Guys want to be him and all the ladies fall over when you mention his name. His is strong, intelligent, charming, buff, and even LOOKS like Alexander.

Bale as Alexander dammit!

Ted Striker · January 3, 2003, 19:51

damn you

Ted Striker · January 3, 2003, 19:53

FINE HERE'S THE LINK!!!!!!!!!!

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Right click on link

Paste link in browser

Remove Apolyton crap from the address

Hit enter

Alexander's Horse · January 3, 2003, 20:24

I think DiCaprio could make a good Alexander. He assumed the throne as a youth and died not more than 30 years old. Alexander should be "boyish".

As for the sexuality issue, as MarkG would (or should) know the ancient Greeks made no distinction between homosexuality and heterosexuality. It was common for men to be initiated into sex by older men. Hence Alexander closest male friend Haiphaston (sp?) was also his lover.

Later Alexander married Roxanne but there were children iirc.

Sava · January 3, 2003, 23:59

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not true Markos...

on what?

I dunno, it just felt like the right thing to say

on an unrelated note... after reading the thread title again, I've concluded that I'd like to take another blow also

YES! two oral references in one day, I'm on fire!!!

Sava · January 4, 2003, 00:00

Bale as Alexander

...

I like this dude, he was good in "Reign of Fire"

anyone see American Psycho?? He was hilarious in that!

Urban Ranger · January 4, 2003, 00:05

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Originally posted by MarkG
the real thing

I reckon that is not real real but an artistic rendering of what the real was.

Urban Ranger · January 4, 2003, 00:06

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Originally posted by Ted Striker
Alright, this dude is PERFECT to play Alexander. Guys want to be him and all the ladies fall over when you mention his name. His is strong, intelligent, charming, buff, and even LOOKS like Alexander.

Bale as Alexander dammit!

I do?

How come I don't know that?

Sava · January 4, 2003, 00:08

I wouldn't mind being Christian Bale... I'd change my first name though

Ted Striker · January 4, 2003, 00:17

Sava,

I saw American Pyscho and it was a brilliant movie, and Bale did a good job.

Urban,

Personally I would like to be well rounded Bale's characters are. He seems to have it all. (Well of course I wouldn't want that whole psycho killer thing or deceitfulness that he has).

Sava · January 4, 2003, 00:19

haha that movie was funny... I liked it when he ran into the building and shot the doorman. He did this hilarious little evil laugh.

Ted Striker · January 4, 2003, 00:20

"Do you like Huey Lewis and the News?"

Sava · January 4, 2003, 00:22

He did some kind of intelligent music critic type analysis of that music, IIRC....

Ted Striker · January 4, 2003, 00:23

Right before he axed that guy in the back of the head too!

tinyp3nis · January 4, 2003, 00:27

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I think DiCaprio could make a good Alexander. He assumed the throne as a youth and died not more than 30 years old. Alexander should be "boyish".

You just want to be his horse

alva · January 4, 2003, 00:31

Beats being his Eunuch....

Sava · January 4, 2003, 00:34

I think he'd rather be one of the Mesopotamian farm boys that Alexander raped...

jk

Urban Ranger · January 4, 2003, 01:14

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Originally posted by Ted Striker
Urban,

Personally I would like to be well rounded Bale's characters are. He seems to have it all. (Well of course I wouldn't want that whole psycho killer thing or deceitfulness that he has).

That's just his characters, not himself.

If you were a scriptwriter, you could also mould yourself into a god-like character as well.

DarthVeda · January 4, 2003, 02:17

Once DiCaprio can shed his pretty boy titanic image, he might be a good actor...

Imran Siddiqui · January 4, 2003, 02:47

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Bale as Alexander dammit!

I'd rather prefer a good actor for the part.

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Once DiCaprio can shed his pretty boy titanic image, he might be a good actor...

He already is. He is incredibly accomplished and has an Academy Award nomination (for his excellent performance in 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape').

Ted Striker · January 4, 2003, 02:49

[QUOTE] Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui

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Bale as Alexander dammit!

I'd rather prefer a good actor for the part.

MarkG · January 4, 2003, 04:08

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Originally posted by Alexander's Horse
As for the sexuality issue, as MarkG would (or should) know the ancient Greeks made no distinction between homosexuality and heterosexuality. It was common for men to be initiated into sex by older men. Hence Alexander closest male friend Haiphaston (sp?) was also his lover.

Later Alexander married Roxanne but there were children iirc.

well, in my school days i've been mainly taught about Alexander's character and achievements. not his sexuality(e.g., what really matters when it comes to such people

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but you should say all of the above to the australian who put a big title in an article talking about the "first bisexual action hero"...

alva · January 4, 2003, 04:45

Mark, when I started reading your reply, I must say, you got me frightened for a second there

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well, in my school days i've been mainly taught about

Bereta_Eder · January 4, 2003, 08:48

A propos,
what are the other Alexander movies that have been made by now?

I remember I saw one with a good actor of the "old school". Must have been the period when Hollywood was making movies about ancient romans and greeks etc by the bucket.

This tread seems to be returning now. They also plan to make a movie about the Spartans.

Only the Athenians are left out

Alexander's Horse · January 4, 2003, 09:00

I don't think any Alexander movies have been made - except for a few C grade efforts for muscle men.

The scale of it is too great to do except on a huge budget - or using the latest technology - which is probably why its being done now.

Its a great story - one of the greatest ever - hope the films are good.

Bereta_Eder · January 4, 2003, 09:03

AH,
I have seen a movie that was a superproduction (for that period's era) and the role was played by a very well known actor of Hollywood. (which I dont know).

I also dont know the title of that movie.

Someone with a better net conection than mine could search the net for it though

Bereta_Eder · January 4, 2003, 09:05

It was one of these "epic" movies hollywood used to make.

Alexander's Horse · January 4, 2003, 09:09

I know the one you mean - Victor Mature or Kirk Douglas or someone equally in appropriate starred.

It was a B or C grade budget effort.

If the battles could be simulated like in Twin Towers, the Alexander movie could be huge.

Bereta_Eder · January 4, 2003, 09:10

Ah here it is

Alexander the Great (1965) with Richard Burton