tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post8123074698778224410..comments2024-03-20T19:40:58.078-05:00Comments on The OF Blog: Lincoln (2012 film)Larry Nolenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16001420558511460998noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-80600170819827458892012-11-23T00:51:53.558-06:002012-11-23T00:51:53.558-06:00I was a history major/grad student, albeit in Germ...I was a history major/grad student, albeit in German cultural/religious history, but I've read quite a bit over the years on the Lincoln years and 19th century American politics to know that the events are largely true to life, including the spoiled youngest Lincoln son, the resentment the oldest son had toward the family, Mary Lincoln's mental health issues, the Radical opposition to Lincoln's policies, etc. Spielberg, et al. didn't have to create new dramatic moments; the historical record indicates there was plenty of fireworks being lit then.Larry Nolenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16001420558511460998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-351311457304340992012-11-23T00:24:29.965-06:002012-11-23T00:24:29.965-06:00Great review. I thought the film was fantastic, bu...Great review. I thought the film was fantastic, but did wonder at some of the authenticity, even with the extensive "footnotes" in the end credits.neal callhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17285975416175230777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-4355716596922662892012-11-22T17:23:02.732-06:002012-11-22T17:23:02.732-06:00The things we Tennesseans are never told about our...The things we Tennesseans are never told about our former Presidents! :DLarry Nolenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16001420558511460998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-50821858492947314972012-11-22T16:58:32.810-06:002012-11-22T16:58:32.810-06:00Johnson was so drunk at the Inauguration he couldn...Johnson was so drunk at the Inauguration he couldn't take the oath or deliver his speech.<br /><br />This boded as badly for Lincoln's bad choice for VP as it turned out to be.<br /><br />Love, C.Foxessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06754083123669916994noreply@blogger.com