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In this, the filmmakers are following a well-established tradition in historical fiction.
Even Hilary MantelsWolf Hallincludes a scene where Thomas Cromwell muses about the benefits of a universal basic income.
How do the movies wokest elements line up with the historical record?
I was not going to direct an all-white period drama, Rourke explained to theL.A.Times.
Its just not a thing I was going to do.
Everyone likes to think of themselves as supporting religious tolerance.
HistorianRachael Jezierskihas written that Marys rule was marked by tolerance and moderation.
However, she wasnt just doing this out of the kindness of her heart.
She was lenient and tolerant because being aggressive and confrontational was never really an option.
(In an alternate universe, hes the one getting the woke biopic.)
But make no mistake, he really did hate women, too!
(Also, according to a Scottish forensics student, he lookeda bit like Tom Hiddleston.)
Darnley turns out to prefer the company of men, as does the Queens close confidant David Rizzio.
But theres plenty of space in between those two interpretations.
(Though, I can see why a movie thatsmarketing itself to a gay audiencewould take this approach.)
After sleeping with Darnley, Rizzio implies that he is nonbinary.
