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OK all you Tudor fans out there - 24 Jun. 2008 22:10:55

Tudor Rose

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So...who has seen "The Other Boleyn Girl" now that it's out on video? And, if you've seen it...what did you think?

I finally watched it in the safety and comfort of my own living room couch. And was I glad that's where the viewing happened. It was awful

It was SO bad, that it isn't going to make it on my keep-it-forever Tudor book and movie shelf. OK, if somebody wanted to gift it to me, it would find a place but I ain't spendin' my own money. Loved the costumes, loved the scenery and settings, but the fact that Henry and Anne's 'affair' lasted all of 10 minutes was a hoot

So...who saw Episode 10, Season Two of "The Tudors"? I have yet to see it in full, but have caught slices (ah...joke there...Anne's neck

) on YouTube. I will purchase the entire second season and one day when the snow flies, as it can here in Northern Maine , I'll settle in with 10 episodes of an entirely unhistorical jaunt with Henry and his lady friends. I did see Anne get her neck wacked...it was done in a very graceful fashion.

Would LOVE to know what our GB forumites thought of The Tudors...that is, if it is/was available for viewing in the UK.

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RE: OK all you Tudor fans out there - 24 Jun. 2008 22:17:14

marie

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I saw Other Boleyn in the theatre when it first came out. The scenery and costumes were wonderful on the big screen. I must say, I enjoyed the book a lot more. the film is in my netflix list, but I have not pushed it up to top. so basically, I am wishy - washy about the whole thing.

For the record, I have not seen any of the Tudors. I figure since history is not my "thing", I am in no hurry to see - I would not know if it is historically correct or not.

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RE: OK all you Tudor fans out there - 10 Jul. 2008 1:49:59

saki

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Forgetable .

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RE: OK all you Tudor fans out there - 10 Jul. 2008 4:48:23

Shannon

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Naw, I have not seen it yet but I do still want to rent it.

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RE: OK all you Tudor fans out there - 10 Jul. 2008 5:14:01

IanHarryWebb

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I did not care for it much.
The TV series was good, what I seen of it.
I'm watching both DVDs of Elizabeth {Golden Age] last night.
And went to bed listening to Starkey on tv on why she was the Virgin Queen.

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RE: OK all you Tudor fans out there - 10 Jul. 2008 10:12:35

Tudor Rose

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Did Starkey have first hand, personal information????

That's what I'm expecting from him next...an actual visit and an up-close chat with his favorite subjects.

I've yet to watch the second "Elizabeth" movie. It's here on DVD, too...so that might be something good for a snowy day.

Marie..watch "The Tudors". Not knowing a lot about British history you'd love the program just as a big 'ol primetime soap opera with gorgeous ladies, handsome men, bodice-ripping costumes (literally

) and beautiful Irish scenery.

Saki...gosh...short review

Shannon...go for it, when you have a free minute. It can't be a bad afternoon/evening if a bit of time is spent with Henry and his court.

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RE: OK all you Tudor fans out there - 13 Jul. 2008 22:37:50

saki

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WELL IT WAS , PREFER MY HISTORY THESE DAYS WITH A LITTLE DEPP THANK U.

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RE: OK all you Tudor fans out there - 14 Jul. 2008 20:03:32

merry traveler

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oooohh, me too, Saki, me too

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RE: OK all you Tudor fans out there - 15 Jul. 2008 8:10:16

Ron Hann

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quote:

PREFER MY HISTORY THESE DAYS WITH A LITTLE DEPP THANK U

Shouldn't that read "deppth" ?? I mean, History is quite a serious subject and, in most cases, very deep.

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