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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1998-10-21, Page 11name was Mazarin. I'm assuming that the name Mazarin wasn't exciting enough they had to romanticize the whole subplot by writing in as a main character someone who didn't even know Louis XIV. Now I ask you this: if 500 years from now someone made a movie of your life and replaced your good friend with some well-known person you never met, wouldn't that upset you? Wouldn't your friend be pretty angry? My point is, I don't think that Hollywood has the right to mess with people's lives, whether they've been dead for 500 years or not, because now half of the world actually believes that Louis XIV was an evil scum, and his sweet, good heterosexual brother took over all of France and made all of the people happy. My entire generation now has this warped belief of historical events, all because Hollywood thought the truth wouldn't make enough money. 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PAGE 11. For Teens, By Teens Hollywood unfaithful to historical fact By Erin Roulston A few weeks ago I saw the movie The Man In The Iron Mask starring Leonardo Dicaprio. I found the plot very interesting, especially since it was based on real people. I decided I wanted to learn more about Louis XIV. This King of France was born to Louis XIII and Anne of Austria, who had been unhappily married for 23 years before having children. Two years after Louis was Phillipe. At the age of five, Louis inherited the throne. He spent most of his childhood in poverty because of a revolution which gripped France for 12 years. At 13 he could run the country. But it wasn't until he was 23 and his first minister, Mazarin, died, that he really took control. Horoscope for the week of Wednesday Oct. 21 to Tuesday Oct. 27 Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Enjoy yourself, have a good time and relax. This is a good week to do things you enjoy. Stay out of any trouble with friends or family who are in a bad mood. They may start blaming you for things you did not do. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov.21) By getting involved in new things new romantic opportunities may present themselves. Avoid causing confusion by making sure that new romantic prospects are not currently involved. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Concentrate your efforts on future career plans or current occupation advancement.You will find yourself upset with a loved one when plans change and you are forced to miss an event you were anticipating. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You will be enlightened by listening to other peoples opinions and ideas. Look for all the possibilities in every aspect of life, especially through courses or travel. Take charge and make things happen! Louis XIV is the most famous absolutist king of Europe, which means that absolutely everything was controlled by him. Back then they believed that the king was chosen by God: divine right they called it, and that every decision he made was God's will. The legend of the Man in the Iron Mask began with a man who was arrested in 1679 (when Louis was 41 years old). He spent the rest of his days jailed in the I3astille where his identity was hidden by a black, velvet mask. As the years passed by the rumours of the prisoners grew and eventually the story was worked up to a man in an iron mask who was jailed in an island prison to prevent France from discovering that the prisoner was the king's twin. This is the story that appears in Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Any projects you had been planning on doing should be postponed for the week as many problems will arise. Cost could be a factor. You will have to accommodate the wishes and plans of your parents or older siblings. Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Many arguments will occur if you and somebody close to you are unable to make an agreement about future plans. You will need to compromise if you want this relationship to stay friendly. Aries (Mar. 21-April 19) To avoid putting yourself in a position of akwardness„ always be honest and direct. Only present ideas to those who are able to help you. Be prepared to put in extra time in order to add detail to projects. The time spent will be well worth it. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Spending time with young children will be awarding and entertaining. Get involved in their games and play along with them. Social scenes will provide romantic opportunities, but one on one time with a person you love. Gemini (May 21-June 22) the most recent film. Can you imagine what Louis XIV would do if he saw this film? Probably laugh his head off. The fact that they use the names of real historic figures in a film that is so historically inaccurate just seems wrong to me. First of all, in the movie, Louis' twin brother Phillipe who actually existed in real life, was two years younger than Louis and a homosexual. Louis' mother seemed to be in her 40s but was really 61 when Louis was 24. The character of Louis' first minister, D'Artagnan, of Three Musketeers fame, had an affair with the queen mother. In real life the first minister was rumoured to have had an affair with the Queen Mother, but he was not D'Artagnan, he was not even a musketeer. His You may find that you are drifting apart from somebody close to you. Examine the reasons why, and if you feel you are to blame for it, examine why you did what you did. Compromising is mandatory at home, or arguments and deceite will follow. Cancer (June 23-July 22) Your personal life will undergo sudden changes. Several problems will arise if you make promises that you are unable or unwilling to keep. Keep an eye on a friend or partner, they could be going behind your back. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Concentration this week should be focused on career. Decisions in this and any area of money making should by well thought out. The purpose of a relationship with a peer will backfire if you are not being honest with yourself about your intentions. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Use your reputation to your advantage and let it aid you in getting what you want. By exposing your (hidden) talents to those who are interested, you will benifit greatly.