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"The King" on Netflix: A Beautiful Adaptation of Shakespeare's History Plays
TLDR "The King" on Netflix is a stunning adaptation of Shakespeare's history plays, particularly Henry IV and Henry V, and focuses on the Battle of Agincourt. The movie captures the essence of Henry V's character and ambition, while also highlighting the importance of personal relationships and the consequences of his decisions.
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Leah and Patrick discuss their thoughts on the movie "The King" on Netflix and question the extent to which it accurately portrays history.
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The movie "The King" on Netflix is a beautiful adaptation of Shakespeare's history plays, particularly Henry IV and Henry V, and focuses on the Battle of Agincourt, which holds a central place in English history and identity.
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Henry IV and Richard II, the kings who preceded Henry V, were both flawed rulers in their own ways, with Henry IV being a competent king despite not being well-liked, and Henry V actually being a loyal supporter of his father's rule rather than at odds with him as portrayed in the movie.
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The movie captures the essence of Henry V's character and ambition, as well as the importance of personal relationships and drama in medieval politics.
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The movie captures the emotional journey and personal struggles of Henry V, highlighting the importance of his role as king and the consequences of his decisions.
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The action scenes in the movie are incredibly realistic and capture the messy and brutal nature of medieval combat.
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The hosts recommend two medieval popular history books: Roger Crowley's "The Accursed Tower" about the fall of Acre in 1291, and Dan Jones' "Crusaders" which has a broader scope.
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The hosts recommend two books about the Crusades: Dan Jones' "Crusaders" for a broad scope and Roger Crowley's "The Accursed Tower" for a deep dive into a specific event. They also recommend David Epstein's "Range" for its exploration of the benefits of broad experience, and Joe Abercrombie's "First Law" series for fans of dark fantasy.
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The hosts recommend Hillary Mantell's "Wolf Hall" and its accompanying miniseries for a fictional look into the imagined inner life of Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII's right-hand man.
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