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'I Served the King of England' and 'The Duchess' Look Back to European Historynew
What we have is a mildly amusing comedy in which every female under 30 can be relied upon to disrobe.
'The Duchess' Inspires Modern Relevance in Keira Knightleynew
The screenplay is based on the Amanda Foreman biography Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, and tells the story of a teenager who marries the duke of Devonshire, a leading force in the new Whig Party.
The Georgia Straight |
Ian Caddell |
09-26-2008 |
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Tags: Saul Dibb, The Duchess
Keira Knightley Laces Up Her Corset Againnew
Nancy Mitford's hilarious novel The Pursuit of Love has a young girl as its narrator who lives with relatives because her mother -- dubbed The Bolter -- couldn't resist the siren call of amour for the hearthside. Alas, The Duchess features the duller version of that story.
New York Press |
Mark Peikert |
09-25-2008 |
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Tags: Saul Dibb, The Dutchess
Keira Knightley Reigns in 'The Duchess'new
The Duchess' focus on prefeminist social predicaments make it more intelligent and classy than the usual royal bodice ripper.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
09-24-2008 |
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