Sunday 24 February 2008

Movie Night

Des & I went to the movies last night ... to a grown up movie. Must remember not to call it an adult movie, that brings to mind a whole different story!!

It was part of the Dublin Film Festival, but I just wanted to go as it was based on a Phillipa Gregory book I had read a few months ago, and LOVED !!

The Other Boylen Girl...

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Based on the story of Mary and Anne Boylen. Of course most people know the story of Anne Boylen, but her younger sister was Henry's mistress first and for quite a number of years too. She had two children for him, a girl then a boy, the movie shows only one child. Its a facinating story and one I would highly recommend.

Phillipa Gregory makes history so interesting. You would think that reading or watching a story you think you know would be boring, but even so there is still a point when you hope Anne will not be killed. You still get that moment of shock when she gets beheaded....

2 comments:

Mandy said...

I am dying to see this film, currently reading a book on the wives of Henry the 8th himself!

Neasa said...

You spoiled the ending...!!!! Ha ha! Dying to see an "Adult" film too Liz! Last film I saw in the cineama was Ratatouille. Very good though...