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THERMOPILES ( THERMOPYLES ) ( THERMOPYLAE ) ( HOT GATES )
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Do you remember : Leonidas' reply to Xerxes : "Molòn lábe"-"Come and take them." ? PLEASE VISIT MY WEB PAGE www.hotsprings6.tk and / or send e-mail , ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please REFRESH your memory ... THERMOPYLAE MIGHTY BATTLE EPIC OF A HANDFULL OF MEN ... FORMING THE INVINCIBLE FLYING "WEDGE" - AGAINST A KILLER HORDE FIVE MILLION STRONG ! Plot summary for The 300 Spartans Essentially true story of how Spartan king Leonidas led an extremely small army of Greek Soldiers (300 of them his personal body guards from Sparta) to hold off an invading Persian army more than 20 times as large. The actual heroism of those who stood (and ultimately died) with Leonidas helped shape the course of Western Civilization, allowing the Greek city states time to organize an army which repelled the Persians. Set in 480 BC. 1. Film review: The 300 Spartans - The Lion of Sparta (1962) http://www.iranian.com/DariusKadivar...tan/index.html Also Known As (AKA) Löwe von Sparta, Der Austria / West Germany 300 héroes, Los Chile 300 spartalaista Finland 300 spartan Poland Bataille des Thermopyles, La France Eroe di Sparta, L' Italy Leon tis Spartis, O Greece Lion of Sparta (undefined) Mahi ton Thermopylon, I Greece (reissue title) 2a. Posters for The 300 Spartans (1962) 2b. Posters on other sites http://www.impawards.com/1962/three_..._spartans.html (Theatrical Movie Poster) Memorable quotes for The 300 Spartans (1962) Narrator: Across the hush of 24 centuries, this is the story of a turning point in history, of a blazing day when 300 Greek warriors fought here to hold with their lives their freedom and ours. Xerxes, Persian King: It was my father's dream. One world, one master. But to Marathon ten years ago he sent a mere wave. I am leading an ocean! Themistocles of Athens: The whole of Asia is descending upon us. Many times more men than there are Greeks. These men are fierce, savage, bloodthirsty, merciless. But that is not the reason why we should fear them. That is not the source of their power. Their power lies in their unity. Unity! Remember that one terrible word which will surely destroy Greece, unless we counter it with a unity of our own. A unity of free men fighting together resisting this united tide of tyranny. Leonidas, Spartan King: A Spartan king cannot act without the authority of his people. But I know my people, and I know they will fight. Themistocles of Athens: Will they lead all others? Leonidas, Spartan King: Sparta will fight, whether others will follow or not. Leonidas, Spartan King: The council must act quickly Xenathon, Spartan Isolationist: Why? Leonidas, Spartan King: In order that we Spartans may reach the first line of defense in time. Xenathon, Spartan Isolationist: And where might that be? Leonidas, Spartan King: The Pass of Thermopylae. Xenathon, Spartan Isolationist: Thermopylae, of course. That's the pass that protects Athens. Leonidas, Spartan King: No! It's the pass that protects GREECE! Mere cities don't matter now. It is Greece that counts! Only by being united can we hope to avoid slavery. Now, I am no politician, but I will plead this cause with you until the moon wanes and the night brings forth a new day! Themistocles of Athens: Truth is a heady wine. A politician must never exaggerate people's capacity for it. Leonidas, Spartan King: Spartans! We have reached Thermopylae. The orders a From this wall, we do not retreat! Demaratus, Exiled Spartan King: The Spartans will certainly fight, whether reinforcements arrive or not. Xerxes, Persian King: Why, they are mad. I cannot think why you would want to be king of such an extraordinary people, Demaratus. I shall capture them alive and put them in cages to exhibit them all over Persia. Pentheus, Leonidas' Second in Command: He saved my life, Leonidas. Leonidas, Spartan King: I know that. He also disobeyed orders. [to Phylon] Leonidas, Spartan King: In wartime, the punishment is death. You know that Phylon. Phylon, son of Grellas: Yes. Leonidas, Spartan King: So death it will be. [to Agathon] Leonidas, Spartan King: Get him his armor and a red cloak. That's the only way for Spartans to die these days. Demaratus, Exiled Spartan King: The Spartans will certainly fight, whether reinforcements arrive or not. Xerxes, Persian King: Why, they are mad. I cannot think why you would want to be king of such an extraordinary people, Demaratus. I shall capture them alive and put them in cages and exhibit them all over Persia. Hydarnes, Commander of the Immortals: [Xerxes has sent an emissary to demand the Spartan surrender] yesterday, we only probed your positions. When we attack today, our arrows will blot out the sun! Leonidas, Spartan King: Good; then we will fight in the shade. Hydarnes, Commander of the Immortals: Leonidas; you cannot win this fight. Leonidas, Spartan King: Every day we stand is another day for Greece. [Starts to walk off] Hydarnes, Commander of the Immortals: Leonidas, wait! Xerxes says that if you and your men lay down your arms, he will allow you to leave peaceably. Leonidas, Spartan King: [In Greek] Come and take them! Agathon the Spartan Spy: Leonidas! The barbarians have sent an emissary to talk with you. It is Hidarnes himself. Leonidas, Spartan King: Hidarnes? Good, get me a clean cloak. Agathon the Spartan Spy: How many men do you want for an escort? Leonidas, Spartan King: [Scornfully] When has a Spartan king needed an escort to talk to a mere Persian? Gorgo, Leonidas' Wife: In the absence of your dead mother, I present you this shield and say to you [speaking in Greek] Gorgo, Leonidas' Wife: 'Return with the shield or on it'. Woman at Shield Ceremony: What does that mean? Ellas, Leonidas' Niece: Either return carrying this shield in victory or carried on the shield in death. Leonidas, Spartan King: Why were you not in council? Agathon the Spartan Spy: Because I'm not a good liar. I don't want to frighten them. Leonidas, Spartan King: Then the army is as enormous as they say? Agathon the Spartan Spy: Leonidas, it is bigger than anything you can imagine. For six days, I watched them pass. Six days! I ran out of numbers and still more of them came. They're drinking the rivers dry. And at night there are more of their campfires than there are stars in the sky! Leonidas, Spartan King: Good. When I was a boy, I always wanted to reach the stars with my spear. Narrator: "Oh, Stranger, tell the Spartans that we lie here obedient to their word." This last message of the fallen heroes rallied Greece to victory, first at Salamis, as predicted, and then at Plataea. But it was more than a victory for Greece. It was a stirring example to free people throughout the world of what a few brave men can accomplish once they refuse to submit to tyranny. and the REMAKE of the 1962 film about about the Battle of Thermoplyae. 3. Film review: the 300 SPARTANS. FIGHT LIKE A SPARTAN. to DIE in BATTLE, is to LIVE FOREVER ... http://300themovie.warnerbros.com/ Comments by Critics C1: 300 isn't just a movie, it's the next step in filmmaking. LARRY CARROLL, MTV. C2: An epic and awesome experience. It's not just a movie, it's an event. You must see this definitive blockbuster ! MARK S. ALLEN CBS TV C3: 300 is nothing short of jaw-dropping and operatic filmmaking. SAM HALLENBECK, NBC TV TAMPA C4: Awesome ! Every so often, a film comes along that changes the way we watch movies. 300 is that film. It's the most unique movie going experience of a generation. 300 raises the bar to unreachable heights. C4: Stunning. A masterpiece that is audacious, thrilling, sexy, and totally mesmerizing. An extraordinary and compelling film. PAUL FISCHER, DARK HORIZONS C5: 300 percent action. 300 percent exhilarating. It's the best movie, of the last decade. ROBERT SANCHEZ, IESB NET C6: A rockin' movie experience. Find the biggest screen you can and get ready to be wowed. STEVE OLDFIELD, FOX-TV C07: http://iesb.net/index.php?option=com...60&Ite mid=99 VIDEO: Nine New Film Clips, from WB's 300! "300" is a ferocious retelling of the ancient Battle of Thermopylae in which King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and 300 Spartans fought to the death against Xerxes and his massive Persian army. Facing insurmountable odds, their valor and sacrifice inspire all of Greece to unite against their Persian enemy, drawing a line in the sand for democracy. Inspired by the work of graphic novelist Frank Miller, creator of "Sin City," "300" is an epic adventure about passion, courage, freedom and sacrifice embodied by the Spartan warriors who fought one of the greatest battles in history. Co-written and directed by Zack Snyder ("Dawn of the Dead"), the film brings Miller's acclaimed graphic novel to life by combining live action with virtual backgrounds that capture his distinct vision of this ancient historic tale. Warner Bros. Pictures presents in association with Legendary Pictures and Virtual Studios, a Mark Canton / Gianni Nunnari Production, "300." The film stars Gerard Butler ("Phantom of the Opera"), Lena Headey ("The Brothers Grimm"), David Wenham ("The Lord of the Rings" trilogy) and Dominic West ("The Forgotten"). The screenplay is written by Zack Snyder & Kurt Johnstad and Michael B. Gordon, based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley. "300" is produced by Gianni Nunnari ("The Departed"), Mark Canton ("Land of the Dead"), Bernie Goldmann ("Land of the Dead") and Jeffrey Silver ("Training Day") with Deborah Snyder, Frank Miller, Craig J. Flores, Thomas Tull, William Fay and Benjamin Waisbren serving as executive producers. Joining Snyder behind the scenes were director of photography Larry Fong, production designer James Bissell, editor William Hoy, costume designer Michael Wilkinson, and visual effects supervisor Chris Watts. The music is by Tyler Bates. Warner Bros Records is distributing the score soundtrack album, comprised entirely of Bates' music, with the film's March 9th theatrical release. Concurrently with the film's debut in conventional theaters, "300: The IMAX Experience" will be released in IMAX(R) theatres worldwide. This film has been digitally re-mastered into The IMAX Experience(R) with proprietary IMAX DMR(R) (Digital Re-mastering) technology. 300: The IMAX Experience marks the thirteenth IMAX film with Warner Bros. Pictures to date. IMAX theatres will allow audiences to experience the Spartans' fight for freedom and glory on some of the world's largest screens, surrounded by state-of-the-art digital surround sound. IMAX(R), IMAX(R) 3D, IMAX DMR(R), IMAX MPX(R), and The IMAX Experience(R) are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. More information on the Company can be found at www.imax.com. "300" is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. This film has been rated "R" for "graphic battle sequences throughout, some sexuality and nudity." Film Clips This Is Sparta! What Would A Free Man Do Then We Will Fight In The Shade Lay Down Your Weapons Push Them Towards The Cliffs You Must Be Xerxes No Retreat, No Surrender, That Is Spartan Law You Have A Story To Tell Speech To The Council ***************************** B O O K S B1 : the 300 : by Frank Miller ( Author) B2 : Gates of Fi An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae (Paperback) by Steven Pressfield (Author) "Third day of Tashritu, Fifth Year of His Majesty's Accession, south of the Lokrian border, the Army of the Empire having continued its advance unopposed..." http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/055...3599689&sr=1-2 B3: Thermopylae: The Battle for the West (Paperback) by Ernle Bradford (Author) "THE WHOLE OF THE EAST was on the move..." http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/030...3599689&sr=1-2 ***************************** Comment below written by: Xenophon I am from Greece, the tomb of our unknown soldier depicts a soldier from that heroic age. Thermopyles was truly defining, the efforts and sacrifice made 2,500yrs ago led to the Classical Period and we are grateful for this. For Greeks especially yes we feel patriotism but for many and above all else it's an undying gratitude for their bravery as history acknowledges they held true till their last breath. Spartan women also had more rights than the women of Athens which many Athenian elitist regarded as unworthy of education, their roles limited to cooking and spinning wool. Spartan women however were afforded a strong voice and rights and some more, they could own land also and they maintained government while their husbands and sons defended their homeland. Queen Gorgo Leonidas' wife is famous in Greece for replying to an Athenian aristocrat "Only Spartan women give birth to men". If it were not for Leonidas drawing that line in the sand the Classical age of Greece would never have existed. Xerxes would have enslaved all of Greece, marched onto Magna Grecia conquering the Greek colonies in southern Italy, proceeded unto a Rome still in its infancy and trounced it before it too could rise to the prominence we all know of. Persian would be the lingua franca. Some will argue but it didn't matter the outcome of this battle as Persians had some advancements, yes that is true but could they have engendered the type of inquiry that was the product of Classical Greece? Many scholars disagree. The reason being that theory and inquiry was forbidden, the rare instances it was allowed was only in the presence of a master. The Greeks could have held the pass long enough for the remaining larger army to arrive if they were not cheated by the traitor Elphiates who's name means nightmare for Greeks 2,500yrs later still!! So you see although it is easier for some to be cynical about issues - no matter the outcome many years from now only a few will be remembered as brave But some will also be eternally remembered for their cowardice and spite. This is true. Leonidas did not have to fight at Thermopyles, an authoritative council was against it but he sensed impending enslavement and submission where others did not, PC and politics was never going to stand in the way of defending his homeland and that he achieved as a King, a leader and a free man alongside other free brave men. Itan I Ipitas. The Thespians also did not have to stay until the last man, it was not in their creed as it was of Sparta. It's in times of uncertainty bravery conquers all other feelings.. Here is a video from Greece of Leonidas, The Spartans, the song in it is a famous poem called Axion Isti, translated - "It is worthy". We cry when we here this song because we are grateful for sacrifices made for our freedom throughout the ages. May I say also that dhimmitude is overrated, we know this in Greece for close to 500yrs under the Ottomans. We wish Leonidas and his men were alive then to defend us from dark centuries.. but alas. Liberalism and appeasement will not defend us from captivity and much worse, nor will surrender and retreat. It's men like Leonidas' 300 and Thespia's brave that save the day for the rest of us... We have a saying in Greece also "opou zhs kai patris", where you are is home. We know for ourselves in our hearts what is this place of value, if not then we are still searching like Jason in the Odyssey.. Ithaki is an island of the west coast of Greece, in ancient times it was renowned for the happiness its citizens enjoyed, Homer uses its significance as a place of cheer and contentment symbolically for all of us... it's why those who know their Ithaki, its true value and richness will defend it as much as they cherish it also, it's also why miserable people who are always negative cynical and nasty don't know how to bravely defend anything of real value... it's missing from their hearts to begin with. God bless America and its proud citizens who know its worth. God bless and protect your brave men and women in uniform everywhere. ***************************** V I D E O S http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIhps...elated&search= Here is a fantastic historical documentary about the Spartan Heroes, who sacrificed their lives for the good of all mankind at the Battle of Thermopylae. Video 1 http://youtube.com/watch?v=R6BDHGa4CEY Video 2 http://youtube.com/watch?v=n2IaHcshiwA Video 3 http://youtube.com/watch?v=8mzmzxpsabU ***************************** ***************************** ***************************** |
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On 17 Mar 2007 03:15:29 -0700, "2007-mar-16" wrote:
THERMOPILES Those flaming haemorroids! |
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On Mar 17, 4:14 pm, irwell wrote:
On 17 Mar 2007 03:15:29 -0700, "2007-mar-16" wrote: THERMOPILES Those flaming haemorroids! the grapes of wrath.........did u ever try Bonjela ?? |
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nice, irwell, useful, entertaining and all
Your pal michaelnewport answered you, he's your type and was just waiting to jump on the occasion "irwell" a écrit dans le message de news: ... On 17 Mar 2007 03:15:29 -0700, "2007-mar-16" wrote: THERMOPILES Those flaming haemorroids! |
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"irwell" wrote in message ... On 17 Mar 2007 03:15:29 -0700, "2007-mar-16" wrote: THERMOPILES Those flaming haemorroids! LOL! |
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Stephen wrote on Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:38:24 -0500:
SE "irwell" wrote in message SE ... ?? On 17 Mar 2007 03:15:29 -0700, "2007-mar-16" wrote: ?? ?? THERMOPILES ?? Those flaming haemorroids! Even more "exciting" and possibly appropriate: a thermopile is a device for converting heat into electricity! James Silverton Potomac, Maryland E-mail, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.comcast.not |
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