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‘Victoria And Abdul’ Trailer: Queen Judi Dench’s New Footman Stirs The Imperial Pot
Deadline Hollywood ^ | May 30, 2017 | Erik Pedersen

Posted on 05/30/2017 10:27:02 AM PDT by C19fan

“No one really knows what it’s like to be queen.” It’s 1887, and the British Empire is celebrating Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee — 50 years on the throne. Kings and princes are in attendance. So is Abdul Karim, who has traveled from his famine-ravaged India to the event to present the aging monarch with a ceremonial coin. “Whatever you do, you must not look at Her Majesty,” he is admonished. But eye contact is made, followed by a sweet smile, and a most unlikely historical friendship is born.

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TOPICS: History; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: india; judidench; movies; victoriaandabdul; victorian
Dame Judi Dench taking another crack as Victoria. Looks gorgeous.
1 posted on 05/30/2017 10:27:03 AM PDT by C19fan
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To: C19fan

The queen’s Muslim buddy. Sounds great and PC.


2 posted on 05/30/2017 10:34:21 AM PDT by PapaBear3625 (Big government is attractive to those who think that THEY will be in control of it.)
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To: C19fan

Judi Dench was great in the British sitcom “As Time Goes By”....


3 posted on 05/30/2017 10:34:29 AM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC....PATRIOTICALLY CORRECT!!!!)
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To: C19fan

Sounds interesting! Added to my “must see” list.


4 posted on 05/30/2017 10:36:39 AM PDT by Menehune56 ("Let them hate so long as they fear" (Oderint Dum Metuant), Lucius Accius (170 BC - 86 BC))
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To: PapaBear3625

True story:

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-south-asia-12670110


5 posted on 05/30/2017 10:39:24 AM PDT by C19fan
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To: PapaBear3625

Exactly. “PC” is what I think it’s about


6 posted on 05/30/2017 10:43:41 AM PDT by SMARTY ("Nearly all men can stand adversity...to test a man's character, give him power." A. Lincoln)
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To: C19fan

If true then......ickers.


7 posted on 05/30/2017 10:47:48 AM PDT by rbg81 (Truth is stranger than fiction)
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Tracey Ullman’s impression of Dame Judy Dench is one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNEfI6JnMJI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0wbYAn8IVw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAYuFWqjDm0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIt6cCrj6Wk&index=7&list=PL4fcMf2qIANLpxh2p2-jD9WTv2nbyBjBF


8 posted on 05/30/2017 10:51:04 AM PDT by FateAmenableToChange
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To: C19fan

“See???? Muslims have ALWAYS been our friends!!!”


9 posted on 05/30/2017 11:45:11 AM PDT by MeganC (Democrat by birth, Republican by default, conservative by principle.)
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To: PapaBear3625
The queen’s Muslim buddy. Sounds great and PC.

Another attempt by Hollywood to convince the weak minded that muzzies are no different than anyone else, even if they wish to behead you.

10 posted on 05/30/2017 12:12:37 PM PDT by 21st Century Crusader (August 26, 1191)
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