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After Ann's head was cut off there was a flash of feathers
of the Swan being killed and then of her as a child. Was she being carried by her father or her lover Wyatt and what do you think the director was saying in that clip?
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May 29 2008, 8:50 PM EDT by
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An Emmy for Jeremy Northam
Northam's Emmy Should Be Welded Right About Now... May 1, 2008
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But the real standout performance that, indeed, is one of the show's saving graces is that of Jeremy Northam's understatedly outstanding role of Sir Thomas More.
With the recent passing of two of the Catholic Saint's more noted portrayers, Paul Scofield, and Charlton Heston, there is a certain profundity in watching Northam inhibit the part with his own sense of dramatic timing. One redeeming quality of the series is that it allows a lenghthier portrayal of certain facets of the lives of the main characters, and there is something commendable about seeing More as a warm, loving, and pious husband, father, and professional.
By Episode 5 of Season 2, we've seen his children grow up, and join their stepmother, Alice, (Catherine Byrne) in begging the incarcerated More to take the Oath of Allegience to The King as the Supreme Head of the Church, which More, like Bishop Fisher(Bosco Hogan in another great performance) refuses to do. More's Latin prayers are recited with intense fervor; the staidness and humility that turn to fire during the trial for his life are also valiantly displayed.
This is the performance by Northam that really made me take note of him, and through his efforts, we feel that the moral courage of the blessed Chancellor will be felt for all seasons and for all time.
I trust that Northam's Emmy is being welded right about now. It would be a travesty if this is not so.
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May 4 2008, 8:54 AM EDT by
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Anne Boleyn - do you think she now sympathised with Katherine?
As Anne starts to realise Henry's love for her is disappearing and he now wants someone else, do you think she starts to feel how Katherine of Aragon felt? Do you think she felt sorry for her, now she knows how it feels? Does anyone know of any references to her thoughts on this?
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May 19 2008, 3:04 AM EDT by
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Anne Boleyn - Historical Profile
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Anne Boleyn - Protagonist or Pawn?
The following was posted on page 2 of the Anne Boleyn profile and rather than muddy that up, I thought it might be good to start a thread on this subject here:
Anyone who did not agree to Henry's assumption as head of the Church of England or to Ann's daughter replacing the rightful heir, Mary Tudor, daughter of Katharine of Aragon, was sent to the block or the scaffold; she may not have actually sent them to their deaths, but her vengeful and petty machinations did. Among those were Thomas More, John Fisher, and many other clerics; she was responsible for the downfall of Thomas Wolsey, the King's friend and able counselor (unlike More and Fisher, Wolsey had no qualms of conscience in carrying out the King's will; he was just unfortunate enough to be unable to secure the divorce and to have incurred Ann's enmity.) When he fell out of love with Ann, Henry resented the loss of the friends and counselors that love of her had caused him to execute. She was also known to advocate the deaths of Queen Katharine and the Princess Mary. This woman was far from an angel. She just
stepped over or on anyone who stood in her way.
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-It is simplistic to believe that Anne alone was responsible for the deaths of Wolsey, More & Fisher. The Tudor court politics was made up of factions of influential people who supported their patrons. More & Fisher were supportive of the catholic faction of Katherine and her daughter. They became collateral damage when the Boleyn faction which at the time was supported by Thomas Cromwell & the Protestants had the King's "ear". The reformation was advanced by their deaths. In turn Katherine's daughter Mary executed many many more during her reign.
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Mar 24 2008, 12:03 PM EDT by
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Anne Boleyn Season 1 Photo gallery
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Anne Boleyn Season 2 Photo Gallery
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Anne Boleyn Season 2 Photo gallery - downfall & execution
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Anne is probably the only person to ever say "no" to the King.
That sentence was in the "Interesting Facts" on this page about Anne Boleyn which started some comments so I thought I would start a thread so more opinions can be added. Here were the comments:
- WRONG: Katharine of Aragon did it (as in 'no' to the divorce, 'no' to being deposed as queen, 'no' to sending Princess Mary's christening robes for Ann's daughter to wear) for years, and in the end, she kept her head, but then, she was the aunt of the Emperor Charles V, whom Henry feared, as well as royal in her own right and a Spanish national.
- Katherine may have 'said' no but Henry did divorce her, did depose her as queen and had his way regardless of her protests. Whereas Anne said she would not be his mistress.
- Anne stopped saying 'no' and became Henry's mistress before her secret marriage and sometime after being created Marquess of Pembroke. Anne came to her marrriage on January 25th 1533 pregnant. Erickson, "Mistress Anne. pg 186, Fraser, "The Wives of Henry VIII pg 187, Weir, pp 240-41, Williams, "Henry VIII and His Court" , pg 123. Fraser quotes Ives who is thought to be more sympathetic to Anne, Apparently even he wrote about Anne's pre-marital pregnancy, so they all must have had a contemporary source.
Katharine never stopped saying 'no' and kept her head in spite of that. Anne said 'no' to Henry's subsequent affairs and did not give him a son besides. He deposed her, divorced her, and beheaded her.
- Jane Seymour also said 'no' to Henry - When he was courting her during his marriage to Anne, he sent her a purse of money and a letter. Jane returned both gifts without even opening the letter, refusing to be his mistress, and often reminded Henry of the fact that he was still married.
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Apr 11 2008, 10:30 AM EDT by
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Anne's Execution
Perhaps this has been asked before, but does anyone know the translation of the French words that were engraved on the sword used to execute Anne? Thanks!
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May 28 2008, 9:41 PM EDT by
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Behind the Scenes - Seasons 1 & 2
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charles brandon
I have been really taken with Henry Cavill's role as Charles
Brandon. Although he was an important figure, initially I was so taken with the whole production, and all the talented actors. As I have progressed, Henry Cavill has really emerged for me as a very hot guy. I'm not the type to be noticing hot guys, but he has definitely caught my attention. He really developed as a person, and as he said "I grew up." He just couldn't help being naughty with women, but he came around when everyone was losing their head literally. I did not realize his significance as Lady Jane Grey's sad tale comes forward in the next generation.
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Charles Brandon - Season 1 Photo gallery
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Charles Brandon - Season 2 Photo Gallery
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Charles Brandon's Hatred of Anne Boleyn
Why did Charles Brandon hate Anne Boleyn?
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CHATROOM
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Disapointed that the they are dragging the heeding of Anne Bitch B
When Moore and Fisher where killed the year where 1535 and thats true facts from history and it was the same in episode 5. Therefor I´m really disapointed and anoyed that they are dragging the heeding of the Anne Bitch Boleyn with not only one but two maybe 3 episodes when her heeding was, fact from the history, one year later 1536. In the first series things happend quick and quite fast but now things have changed and slowed down..........and I'm bothered with it. I really hope that things will move quicker like in series 1 and that they dont change the history to much. I cant wait untill
my countrywoman Anita Briem (Jane) brings her down. I didn't know that Elisabeth who ruled the golden years in England had such a bich for a mother !
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May 7 2008, 2:45 PM EDT by
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Do you think anne boleyn changed the face of england??
I think that Anne Boleyn made england what it is today for 3 reasons...
1. If she hadnt married Henry then Elizabeth I wouldnt have become queen
2. Henry VIII would never have married Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard or Catherine Howard
3. If Henry hadnt insisted on his divorce from catheine of aragon then he wouldnt have made himself head of the church of england and started a revoult amoungst his subjects
What do you guys think??
Do you agree or disagree??
Do you have any more reasons to add to my list??
What do you think England would have been like if Anne and Henry never married??
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Emperor's Wife
I was wondering if any one watched the movie, Emperor's Wife? . If so what dd you think of it?
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Jun 27 2008, 9:38 AM EDT by
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Good Job!
Looking at all of these pictures makes me wish I knew how to draw. Good job to everyone!
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