After finally watching Dr.Zhivago I cannot believe how dreary Russian cities are compared to the country. Why would anyone want Stalingrad, let alone create a 900 day siege? No Taco Bell, no multiplex, no In and Out Burger joints. No heat or fresh fruit.
Nobody trusts anyone. The Bolsheviks are battling the White Brigade, whatever that means. And Rod Steiger had no business forcing himself on Julie Christie, whose eyes are beyond luminous.
If the Nazis had conquered Stalingrad, what then? On to Moscow or Peters burg through nine feet of snow? If the Germans had ignored Russia, Omar Sharif and Christie would have gotten together much sooner. I also think Geraldine Chaplin was a hot number, but her marriage to Omar never stood a chance. Russians certainly do a lot of drinking and shouting.
Well, that's today's history lesson, as I try to intellectualize this blog. Next: Betsy Ross--Crime Stopper.
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