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The Golden Age
Jul. 11th, 2007 10:33 pmThe sequel to Cate Blanchett's 1998 "Elizabeth" [YouTube link]
Yes, I know they're going to make a hash of the costumes, and likely the history.
But: Cate Blanchett in full armor, Geoffrey Rush as Walsingham (again); there is likely to be good acting.
Also I'll get to test a theory of mine - that more men will be amenable to wearing Elizabethan gear if they see a stereotypical "manly man" wear "pumpkin pants" (the "Braveheart" response - it's ok to wear a kilt 'cos Mel Gibson wore one first). Because: Clive Owen as Sir Walter Raleigh. In thigh high boots, ladies...
Yes, I know they're going to make a hash of the costumes, and likely the history.
But: Cate Blanchett in full armor, Geoffrey Rush as Walsingham (again); there is likely to be good acting.
Also I'll get to test a theory of mine - that more men will be amenable to wearing Elizabethan gear if they see a stereotypical "manly man" wear "pumpkin pants" (the "Braveheart" response - it's ok to wear a kilt 'cos Mel Gibson wore one first). Because: Clive Owen as Sir Walter Raleigh. In thigh high boots, ladies...
