Tonight is the third and final instalment of the mini-series Tut, another movie that takes liberties with history. One glaring error that has been pointed out is Tut's appearance. Avan Jogia portrays the Pharaoh as an extremely good looking young man with a reasonable intellect. These aspects are understood at present to be opposite of the actual king. While the external conflict and politics of the kingdom present actual history, much of the palace intrigue may overstate what actually occurred. At times, it seemed that the machinations of the royal court were made to resemble those of other hit TV dramas such as Game of Thrones, the Borgias, and such, just with a different setting. What the mini-series may do is interest people to read more about the ancient Egyptians. Again, if I suspend belief that this is a factual account, I can enjoy the show for its dramatic elements and story-telling. The cinematography is stunning -- Morocco was an excellent choice for filming location. Costumes are very lovely, showing the opulence of the era. While I've noted that one can suspend belief for some movies and just enjoy the show, there are some that are just too ridiculous. Cases in point -- Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter or Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies <grin>.
I felt today's selection spoke well to directors and writers who use fictional devices to alter the story. History is exciting all by itself. It isn't clear why we need to dress it up to make it more exciting for viewers. The song is an older one, but I've chosen a slightly newer cover with three wonderful voices blending in a fantastic arrangement. Enjoy!
(What a) Wonderful World -- Art Garfunkel with James Taylor and Paul Simon
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