The Duchess (of Devongay)
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fembuckSo, I just got back from The Duchess, and I have to say .... OMG, why did nobody tell me how gay this?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Cause this movie is very gay, incredibly gay, almost Fingersmith gay ... and it's also very, very good.
1. I have to go on about the gay a little more. Keira Knightley and Hayley Atwell brought the gay like it was going out of style. Seriously, that first meeting between them when Georgiana goes over to talk to her at the party, they were flirting and eyefucking so hardcore that it was almost indecent. Even my friend who doesn't search for femslash everywhere (I know, I don't understand it either, lol) was like ... "Why so gay G?"
Seriously, the sweeping romance between Georgiana and Bess was the relationship that I was invested in. They were so cute in their courting phase.
And then finally, the bed scene. I mean my god, Bess laying in Georgiana's bed with her hair all tussled and her olden day sleepwear watching Georgiana get ready for bed. And then Georgiana joining her on the bed, and Bess talking about Georgiana about how sex can actually feel good. AND THEN SHE DEMONSTRATES FOR HER PEOPLE! It's was like Maude and Sue all over again, I'm telling you. Like slipping her nightdress down her arms, whispering in her ear, kissing her shoulders, and then ... she slips her hand under Georgiana's nightgown and FINGERS HER! I'm NOT LYING! Georgina was like "oh ... oh ... OH! OHHHH!" It was brilliant.
I was so sad when they broke up. It was like when Blair and Serena fight. I was like YOU KNOW YOU LOVE EACH OTHER. Bess even pulled out a Blair Waldorf-esque "I can't not know you" (that's not the exact line, but it was very close to that because I kind of jittered in my seat, pointed at the screen and whispered "Blair!"
If anyone knows of any Bess/Georgiana femslash hook me up with the links! HOOK ME UP WITH THE LINKS!!!
There's a nice, coherent analysis of the Georgiana/Bess relationship here (much more in depth than my insane ramblings)
2. Keira Knightley is pretty and charming as hell. I totally support an Oscar nomination. She was mesmerizing, charming, heartbreaking, and so much more. It was a fantastic performance.
3. Hayley Atwell is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. I found her utterly charming as Julia Flyte in Brideshead Revisited, and I loved her as Bess here. Also, on a completely shallow note, she's got a fantastic figure and GREAT, FANTASTIC, MESMERIZING breasts. Seriously. I want to sex her all night all.
4. Charlotte Rampling! Hai gurl! Charlotte Rampling is a hot old lady. She is still very uncomfortably good looking.
That's really all I have to say at this. I just needed to rant about how fantastically (and surprisingly) gay this movie was. This is a total DVD purchase.
Very good movie. If you haven't seen it, I strongly recommend it.
1. I have to go on about the gay a little more. Keira Knightley and Hayley Atwell brought the gay like it was going out of style. Seriously, that first meeting between them when Georgiana goes over to talk to her at the party, they were flirting and eyefucking so hardcore that it was almost indecent. Even my friend who doesn't search for femslash everywhere (I know, I don't understand it either, lol) was like ... "Why so gay G?"
Seriously, the sweeping romance between Georgiana and Bess was the relationship that I was invested in. They were so cute in their courting phase.
And then finally, the bed scene. I mean my god, Bess laying in Georgiana's bed with her hair all tussled and her olden day sleepwear watching Georgiana get ready for bed. And then Georgiana joining her on the bed, and Bess talking about Georgiana about how sex can actually feel good. AND THEN SHE DEMONSTRATES FOR HER PEOPLE! It's was like Maude and Sue all over again, I'm telling you. Like slipping her nightdress down her arms, whispering in her ear, kissing her shoulders, and then ... she slips her hand under Georgiana's nightgown and FINGERS HER! I'm NOT LYING! Georgina was like "oh ... oh ... OH! OHHHH!" It was brilliant.
I was so sad when they broke up. It was like when Blair and Serena fight. I was like YOU KNOW YOU LOVE EACH OTHER. Bess even pulled out a Blair Waldorf-esque "I can't not know you" (that's not the exact line, but it was very close to that because I kind of jittered in my seat, pointed at the screen and whispered "Blair!"
If anyone knows of any Bess/Georgiana femslash hook me up with the links! HOOK ME UP WITH THE LINKS!!!
There's a nice, coherent analysis of the Georgiana/Bess relationship here (much more in depth than my insane ramblings)
2. Keira Knightley is pretty and charming as hell. I totally support an Oscar nomination. She was mesmerizing, charming, heartbreaking, and so much more. It was a fantastic performance.
3. Hayley Atwell is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. I found her utterly charming as Julia Flyte in Brideshead Revisited, and I loved her as Bess here. Also, on a completely shallow note, she's got a fantastic figure and GREAT, FANTASTIC, MESMERIZING breasts. Seriously. I want to sex her all night all.
4. Charlotte Rampling! Hai gurl! Charlotte Rampling is a hot old lady. She is still very uncomfortably good looking.
That's really all I have to say at this. I just needed to rant about how fantastically (and surprisingly) gay this movie was. This is a total DVD purchase.
Very good movie. If you haven't seen it, I strongly recommend it.
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Date: 2008-11-02 12:43 pm (UTC)TRUFAX.
I'd always had a thing for Keira Knightley, but after that I was pretty convinced that all the other interactions between her and any members of the male gender looked pretty unpleasant compared to that.
I personally LOVED the "break-up" scene. I was squirming in my seat trying not to yell "MAKE OUT, WHY DON'T YOU!"
*sigh* This movie sort of made my life. I'm so glad I wasn't the only one who noticed the BLATANT LESBIANISM in that.
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Date: 2008-11-03 03:17 am (UTC)Oh, I know. I mean, I know they had to have a romance with Grey cause of history and whatnot. But Keira and Hayley had like a gajillion times more chemistry with each other, and I found myself sad that THEY couldn't find happiness together (not G and Grey). Though, I have to say, the ending shot with the handholding and playing in the garden made me feel better.
I personally LOVED the "break-up" scene. I was squirming in my seat trying not to yell "MAKE OUT, WHY DON'T YOU!"
The break up scene was brutal but incredibly gay. You could see how much Georgiana wanted to forgive her, and like throw herself into Bess's arms and bury her face in her pillowy bosom. THEIR LOVE WAS GOD (why couldn't they go and get a slushie?????)
This movie sort of made my life.
Oh, I know. I'm obsessed with it now. It was such a pleasant surprise.
I'm so glad I wasn't the only one who noticed the BLATANT LESBIANISM in that.
It was so glaring from the first time they met. Even my straight friend was like "what's going on? Why are they flirting so hardcore with each other?" and I was like, "I don't know, but I LIKE IT, yay baby!"