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" DVD- 2hrs. 3min. First Viewing More thrilling than your average British period-drama, Mary Queen of Scots has all of the ingredients to make a dynamic film, but is done in by an uneven script and some exceedingly poor pacing. Despite being marketed as a two-hander, this is Ronan's film, to the detriment of the whole affair. Make no mistake, Ronan is, again, superb in the title role, as is Margot Robbie as Elizabeth I, but a more balanced film, observing the ways that both female monarchs gained"
"And the Nominees are... *Border- Göran Lundström and Pamela Goldammer *Mary Queen of Scots- Jenny Shircore, Marc Pilcher, and Jessica Brooks *Vice- Greg Cannom, Kate Biscoe, and Patricia Dehaney And the Oscar goes to... Not quite a lock, but Vice has won all of the major precursors, and is the only BP nominees here (which is a, historically, strong predictor). Looks pretty strong. Power Rankings 1. Vice 2. Mary Queen of Scots 3. Border"
"I'm not sure where to begin with this dreadful movie. Think of this as the last King Arthur and Robin Hood movies and you can see where it's heading. It's historically inaccurate for starters and there would have been no black or asian people in both Mary or Elizabeth's court at the time. It's obvious that director Josie Rourke was ticking as many PC boxes as she could in making this movie. Both Margot Robbie and Saoirse Ronan are badly miscast. A Scottish Queen with an Irish accent is laughable"
"Jenny Shircore, Marc Pilcher, and Jessica Brooks "
"1.Sandy Powell- The FavouriteLock; potentially the winner. 2.Ruth E. Carter- Black PantherLocked for a nomination, and may even take the trophy. 3.Sandy Powell- Mary Poppins ReturnsAnother locked-in nod for Powell this year; could she end up cancelling herself out? Panther fans certainly hope so. 4.Mary E. Vogt- Crazy Rich AsiansAfter the first three, things get a bit murky. There are about seven or eight real contender looking to fill two spots. Conventional wisdom says that smart betting sh"
" Director: Josie Rourke Cinematographer: John Mathieson Other Images "