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July 15, 2008

The Duchess Poster

— Posted by Rodney

We have a new poster to show you for upcoming Keira Knightley film The Duchess. Thanks to comingsoon for the image hookup! For those of you that would like to see the full size image, follow this link!

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This is the sort of film that will usually bore the hell out of me. From time to time however, I will be surprised by a period piece. The Other Boleyn Girl wasn’t a favorite of mine, but it held my interest and I wasn’t disappointed for seeing it; I consider this a victory for a “gown movie”.

Kristina brought to our attention how many dresses Keira Knightley seems to wear in her films, and I have been laughing at this observation ever since.

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Naught
Naught

"Somebody did a ritual chant with a Ouija board, cut off a lock of hair, and chanted Anne Boleyn’s name three times in a mirror. When they turned around, Keira Knightley was standing there. I’m CONVINCED of this."

Rofl.

I didn't like The Other Boleyn Girl. Didn't like how they pictured Henry in it. Elizabeth: The Golden Age, on the other hand, is just awesome.

I don't mind Keira in dresses, or her being typecast. If that's the kind of role she likes to play (or BE), go ahead. Every actor has their own fave type of role.

As for the poster... BAAAAAD. She looks dead. Just. Dead. that's the kind of expression you wear while queuing in a post office. Or trying to look mildly interested to what Uncle Bill has to say about his farm. Or something.

Mozzerino
Mozzerino

Ikea Knightley playing the lead? In a period drama?

Uhhhmmm.....no thanks, I think I rather cut my toe nails instead.

Yamil or Yamo
Yamil or Yamo

when i look at Keira Knightley i just want to her a ham sandwitch

Mock Tudor
Mock Tudor

And "Kristina" should look up "victorian" in a dictionary before using the term again. Keira has played exactly one character who belongs to that category.

Mock Tudor
Mock Tudor

Not typecast at all. The idea that all characters from more than ten years ago are exactly the same is ludicrous.

The Duchess of Devonshire has virtually nothing in common with Cecilia Tallis from Atonement or Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice.

Bald Texan
Bald Texan

I think she like wearing all these dresses and corset's because it make it look like she has cleavage. She would be dangerous with a boob job.

Kristina
Kristina

If she's been typecast, it's her fault. Nobody put a gun to her head and made her sign on for period piece after period piece. Go to IMDB and check her filmography. This girl has been in Oliver Twist, TWO Robin Hood movies(she was in a Disney one before she was famous), Pirates 1, 2, and 3, Pride and Prejudice, Atonement, a movie called Silk about 19th century France, a movie called The Edge of Love set in World War II, and she's about to shoot King friggin' Lear. Hell, even her bit part in Episode I is from A LONG TIME AGO in a galaxy FAR FAR AWAY!!!!!! She's a reincarnated Victorian chick, I'm certain. Somebody did a ritual chant with a Ouija board, cut off a lock of hair, and chanted Anne Boleyn's name three times in a mirror. When they turned around, Keira Knightley was standing there. I'm CONVINCED of this.

Thos
Thos

Keira Knightley has been typecast; it appears that she will only be cast in these kinds of films.

Kristina
Kristina

And I like The Other Boleyn Girl. I thought Portman was on fire as Anne Boleyn.

Kristina
Kristina

She is not comfortable unless she's wearing a corset and a ten-pound dress.

Robert(wolf)
Robert(wolf)

Looks like Knightly is balding fast in that poster.

Suresh
Suresh

Keira sure does like her period pieces.

Rocket
Rocket

shit...

Keira Knightley? I'm in

melbye
melbye

Talk about typecasting. Can this woman do a movie that is set after 1950?

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