This week, scholar Sarah E. Bond breaks down how the accent has changed throughout cinema history.
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Film & Documentary • August 15, 2024

Why Do We Expect Ancient Romans to Have British Accents in Movies?

Most of the objectors to Denzel Washington’s accent are men who think too much about the Roman Empire. Here’s how the accent has changed throughout cinema. | Sarah E. Bond

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