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Up Pompeii is a 1971 film and the first film spin-off of Up Pompeii. It stars Frankie Howerd, Patrick Cargill, Bill Fraser, Michael Hordern, Barbara Murray, Lance Percival, Adrienne Posta, Bernard Bresslaw, Roy Hudd, and Julie Ege. Lurcio (Howerd) — slave of Ludicrus Sextus (Hordern), Ammonia (Murray), Erotica (Madeline Smith), and Nausius ...
Jan 6, 2023 · Today two of his customers are gladiators from the Colosseum — the mighty Gluteus Maximus and the puny Umbilicus. Lurcio’s boss, the wicked Villainus, tries to fix the fight by ordering his employee to drug Gluteus’ wine. But when Lurcio poisons Umbilicus instead, our hero is forced to fill the breach. FILM. Up Pompeii!
Apr 7, 2022 · Even today we still listen to, watch, and read that which is based off all the classic literature that was dreaded in school. So long as the classic stories inspire and continue to be retold, their relevancy will remain. Eisha Banwait examines why classic literature remains important to a younger audience, even if it seems outdated and irrelevant.
May 30, 2020 · 5) Support your authors. The reason why literature is still buzzing, is because of the inspiring writers and story-tellers that continue to hold the torch and embrace the legacy of writing ...
Dec 23, 2023 · In essence, literature remains an indispensable pillar of modern society. Its impact transcends generations, cultures, and technological advancements. From shaping minds and fostering empathy to preserving cultural heritage and fostering critical thinking, literature’s significance persists as a guiding light in an ever-evolving world.
Not just another jeremiad against prevailing isms and orthodoxies, Why Literature Matters in the 21st Century examines literature in its connection to virtue and moral excellence. The author is concerned with literature as the teacher of virtue. The current crisis in the humanities, Mark William Roche argues, may be traced back to the ...
The cast is pretty well unchanged from the TV Series too. Frankie Howerd (Lurcio) based his whole theatrical career on dodgy double intendres and this film is full of them. His habit of making asides directly to the audience via the camera is hilarious. In fact, most of the comedy lies in those two attributes.
