tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post4598250362989708873..comments2024-03-17T02:20:03.772-05:00Comments on Riding With The Top Down: The Duchess. . . history repeating itselfKathleen Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-16459186813857364062008-10-13T11:11:00.000-05:002008-10-13T11:11:00.000-05:00I too am hoping I get to see this movie soon!I too am hoping I get to see this movie soon!catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-77136521264057254122008-10-13T10:09:00.000-05:002008-10-13T10:09:00.000-05:00So welcome, D Twomey! Be sure to come back and let...So welcome, D Twomey! Be sure to come back and let us know how you like it!<BR/><BR/>And Helen, matinees are my favorites. Lower prices, no crowds, and easier parking. <BR/><BR/>Also saw "Body of Lies" this weekend. Fairly good. Lots of great "location" shots in the middle east. Leo DeCaprio was great a usual. But I felt like Russell Crowe kind of phoned it in. Not one of his best roles. <BR/><BR/>Found a hot new actor to watch. . . Mark Strong. . . who plays the Jordanian intelligence chief. Yeowsa! Made me forget Leo was present. Mark Strong sizzles in this movie! Steals the show altogether! And that's saying something. I couldn't wait for him to come back on the screen. And the way he dressed. . . now that's a MAN! <BR/><BR/>If I had to make a choice, I'd go for "The Duchess," hands down! Much better film making and some education in the process. But Mark Strong. . . hmmmmm. . . worth a long, long, long look.Betina Krahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11379124690406269848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-1725463720200792272008-10-13T08:13:00.000-05:002008-10-13T08:13:00.000-05:00I see a matinee in my future!I see a matinee in my future!Helen Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680081195181747377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-35069621146919829202008-10-13T07:02:00.000-05:002008-10-13T07:02:00.000-05:00I'm not usually drawn to this type of movie, but y...I'm not usually drawn to this type of movie, but your review makes me want to see it. It sounds fascinating... <BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing Betina!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-6559630722102388532008-10-13T06:38:00.000-05:002008-10-13T06:38:00.000-05:00Lori and Arkansas Cyndi. . . by all means go see i...Lori and Arkansas Cyndi. . . by all means go see it and take the DH. I took my "Other" and he was fascinated. the whole "children" thing is something that can reach everybody who has or wants kids!<BR/><BR/>Michele, I may have to see it again, too. And Oh, yeah-- the costumes. On the web site forr the movie, they have a special section on costumes. they didn't allow copying a photo or I'd have brought one over for the blog. FABULOUS.<BR/><BR/>And Deb. . . it's worth seeing just to inform yourself on the state of women's power at the time our country was being born. Even the most privileged had inhuman constraints. A woman's children could be taken from her by her husband at any time-- they were assumed by the law to be HIS PROPERTY, nomatter how he beat them and his wife. <BR/><BR/>They even mention the "thicker than a man's thumb" rule which was part of the legal standard for what was permissible beating for a wife. ::shudder::Betina Krahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11379124690406269848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-90133659019055410872008-10-12T22:51:00.000-05:002008-10-12T22:51:00.000-05:00This is one I'll see with the hubs. Not his cup of...This is one I'll see with the hubs. Not his cup of tea! But sounds like mine...in spades. <BR/><BR/>Great review, BetinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-84223522482219281212008-10-12T22:29:00.000-05:002008-10-12T22:29:00.000-05:00Wow! This is fascinating. "G," huh?The visuals a...Wow! This is fascinating. "G," huh?<BR/><BR/>The visuals are stunning.<BR/><BR/>I'd love to put it on my list but hubby and my BFF will both say, "Not happenin'"<BR/><BR/>May have to see it via NetFlix later.Debra Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03992776098849029414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-2989996230729482042008-10-12T21:06:00.000-05:002008-10-12T21:06:00.000-05:00Betina, I agree with everything you said. I saw i...Betina, I agree with everything you said. I saw it yesterday and LOVED it. Costume orgasm, anyone? I know nothing about English history so it was very interesting for me to watch and relate it to some of today's celebrities, and how they live their lives for all to see.<BR/>And how sad! Really a tragic tale of a beautiful young woman who was determined to make her way, but couldn't push beyond society's constraints for women in those days.<BR/>I don't normally care for Keira Knightly in movies, but I did like her in this one. And Fiennes was right on the mark with his squicky duke.<BR/>I'm going to have to see this one again. Just for the costumes!Michele Haufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255612473985897103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-21446313259729556912008-10-12T19:26:00.000-05:002008-10-12T19:26:00.000-05:00I'm dying to see this one! Thanks for the great in...I'm dying to see this one! Thanks for the great insight!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250972350798310498noreply@blogger.com