Stab, Stab, Stab the Evil Infidel
Go watch Kingdom of Heaven. It's about the Crusades. It's seriously awesome. It has some phenomenal writing that never takes the easy road, and by some miracle makes a "medieval epic" seem fresh.
Spoilers: The Muslims win. Kay was cheering. I was mortified. Kay! You can't be cheering for the "bad guys!"
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No, I don't care if you're Muslim, Kay.
BAD GUYS, I TELL YOU!!!!