> They could write competent medieval woman or gay, acting capable and mature within the context they are in. Umberto Eco somehow made William of Baskerville,

> They could write competent medieval woman or gay, acting capable and mature within the context they are in. Umberto Eco somehow made William of Baskerville, a 14th century christian monk, present enlightenment ideas and values in a way that seems consistent and convincing. But of course most Hollywood writers can't hold a candle to Umberto Eco. From hack writers, such things come out hamfisted.