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Culture chat: ‘Napoleon’ with Simon Schama

Dec 9, 2023
Historian Simon Schama and film expert Raph Abraham discuss Ridley Scott's film 'Napoleon', exploring its portrayal of Napoleon's rise, battles, and relationship with Josephine. They compare it to other biopics, debate the humor in the film, and discuss the popularity of historical films and the impact on mainstream cinema. They also express annoyance with Spotify Wrapped lists and desire for more Beatles songs.
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