Slog - Comments on Re: Letter to the Editor from a Self-Appointed Representative of “the Literary Field” Regarding Annie Wagner’s Review of Elizabeth: The Golden Age http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/re_letter_to_the_editor_from_a_selfappoi In my defense, if defense is necessary: Dear Charles W., Vulgarity was appropriate because the film is completely vulgar. Have you seen it? Furthermore, the word "cunt" is terribly Elizabethan. Shakespeare adored it. And lastly, the gowns in Elizabeth: The Golden Age are the only reason the film will be remembered, if it is remembered at all. I predict it will win an Oscar in costume design. I remain, sir, yr mst obd &c, Annie Wagner... Copyright 2008 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:59:38 -0800 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:20:07 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by J Isn't what Slog is all about, being defensive? Srsly

]]> J http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/re_letter_to_the_editor_from_a_selfappoi#c846857 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/re_letter_to_the_editor_from_a_selfappoi#c846857 Film Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:04:17 -0800 Comment by J Isn't *that* what Slog is all about, being defensive? Srsly

]]> J http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/re_letter_to_the_editor_from_a_selfappoi#c846858 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/re_letter_to_the_editor_from_a_selfappoi#c846858 Film Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:04:32 -0800 Comment by Just Me I will say this, the first movie was good (but historically out of order in a pretty blatant way). As a matter of fact so out of actual chronological order of her reign that a second movie was bound to be disasterous.

A better film version of Elizabeth is the one HBO did a few years ago with Helen Miriam(?). True, she is not as good of an actress as Cate Blanchet but historically it's much more accurate.

]]> Just Me http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/re_letter_to_the_editor_from_a_selfappoi#c846863 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/re_letter_to_the_editor_from_a_selfappoi#c846863 Film Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:07:13 -0800 Comment by Catman Yes, the Helen Mirren HBO film was better on several levels but neither film accurately depicts Elizabeth's pock marked, acne ridden, make-up caked visage.

]]> Catman http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/re_letter_to_the_editor_from_a_selfappoi#c846875 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/re_letter_to_the_editor_from_a_selfappoi#c846875 Film Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:18:20 -0800 Comment by herbert browne Re Shakespeare's alleged adoration of the word "cunt": methinks my Willy would have cherished "nigger", too...
OK? chow ^..^

]]> herbert browne http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/re_letter_to_the_editor_from_a_selfappoi#c846878 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/re_letter_to_the_editor_from_a_selfappoi#c846878 Film Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:23:10 -0800 Comment by michael strangeways regarding the chances that "Golden Age" will get an Oscar or at least a nomination for the costumes: DUH!

The Rules for the costume Oscar are:
Period beats Modern.
The older, the better.
Edwardian rules...
But, Victorian beats Edwardian...
and Elizabethan trumps all...

oh, and I hear Edith gives great Head..

]]> michael strangeways http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/re_letter_to_the_editor_from_a_selfappoi#c846932 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/re_letter_to_the_editor_from_a_selfappoi#c846932 Film Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:15:51 -0800 Comment by isabelita Cate Blanchett is fetal tissue compared to Helen Mirren!

]]> isabelita http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/re_letter_to_the_editor_from_a_selfappoi#c847104 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/re_letter_to_the_editor_from_a_selfappoi#c847104 Film Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:20:07 -0800