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All Counties of England (43 movies items)

"Kent Picture of The Other Boleyn Girl Knole's romantic courtyards and deer-park were used to reflect the typical Tudor surroundings, to be King Henry VIII and his court's Tudor playground. A scene was also shot by one of the magnificent windows, as the set design team felt it was the back-drop that they had been looking for. Knole is a complex and beautiful house, which has links with kings, queens and nobility, as well as literary connections with Vita Sackville-West and Virginia Woolf. Kin"

Quotes to remember (37 movies items)

""Really? For my good? Well, I'll try to remind myself of that while I'm in exile, and you're here in the king's bed, not challenged for our father's affection! That it was for my good and not yours!" "Well, if it isn't the Boleyn Whores." "Observe the ladies of the court. See how they achieve what they want from their men, not by stamping their little feet but by allowing the men to believe that they, indeed, are in charge. That is the art of being a woman.""

Movie Journal in 2009 (93 movies items)

"Jul 13th - DVD"

The 100 Greatest Britons (100 movies items)

"Henry VIII Monarch Henry's outrageous quest for a son brought a schism to the Catholic church as well as the slaughter of some of his less 'productive' wives. The man sure knew how to live though, taking a keen interest in jousting, eating and bankrupting the nation."

The British Royal Family on Film (24 movies items)

"Focusing on the story of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn's quest to become queen."

The Whole Thing

“This was a good, complete movie. It had drama, and intrigue, and gorgeous sets and costumes, well acted and well directed. No it's not one of the 100 best films ever made, but it might make my top 10 for the year. We all know it's based on the historical dramatic book of the same name, and thereby know that it's not completely accurate. Most important of these inaccuracies is that Mary's son is not fathered by Henry. But the dramatic effect, especially for those who don't know that much about the King's mania for a male heir, is powerful and does illustrate Henry's fickleness. Kirstin Scott Thomas was especially great in her small but powerful role and the scene of the sisters at Anne's beheading really was riveting. Likable characters in sincere situations, excellent cinematography ” read more