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The Tudors on Showtime Story of Kin... May 23, 2009
Lord Cromwell, who had been his close advisor, was the person who arranged King Henry s marriage to Anne of Cleves (Joss Stone), so the king was displeased with Thomas Cromwell (James Frain) ... James Frain as Thomas Cromwell. (Suite101.com)
'Last Divine Office' looks at upheaval caused by English Reformation May 5, 2009
In its wake, Henry and his chancellor, Thomas Cromwell, began the closing - the dissolution - of monasteries. They were seen not only as the focus of Catholic resistance, but as the source of funds - and even of lead from their roofs for the making of bullets, and of timber from their walls for the building of warships. (Boston Globe)
Modine exec Cromwell joins Kohler Co. Apr 11, 2009
said Friday that former executive Thomas Cromwell has been appointed president of the Kohler Engine business. Cromwell, who was with Modine for 16 years, resigned as head of its North and South American operations in mid-March. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Review: Showtime's 'The Tudors' Apr 6, 2009
But Seymour, who returns Catherine's "illegitimate" daughter Mary (Sarah Bolger) to the court, has faith in Catholicism, which brings fear to Henry's advisor Sir Thomas Cromwell (James Frain) and his consolidating power base. It also invokes rebuke from the King, who, while professing his love in their bed, warns his wife not "to spoil things." Given her husband's track record, it's probably not a bad idea to mind that royal command. (Multichannel News)
Modine executive Cromwell resigns Mar 19, 2009
Thomas Cromwell, who assumed leadership of the North and South American operations of of Racine Feb. 1, has resigned from the company, Modine said Wednesday. A reason for Cromwell's resignation was not disclosed in a press release. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
People in Business 2-9-09 Feb 8, 2009
McBurney succeeds Thomas Cromwell, formerly vice president of Modine s commercial products group, who was recently promoted to regional vice president Americas within the company. McBurney, a 17-year Modine veteran, will oversee the company s commercial products group business throughout North America. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
'The Tudors' on Showtime Mar 31, 2008
His new adversary, Thomas Cromwell (James Frain), is a better manipulator than he is but still radiates little charm. Much is communicated with visuals -- "The Tudors" engages the eye far more than the ear, thanks to elaborate costumes (by Joan Bergin) and sharp sets (by Tom Conroy). (Los Angeles Times)
As drama, 'The Tudors' royally disappoints Mar 29, 2008
James Frain is a darkly crafty Thomas Cromwell, and Peter O'Toole has a fine, foxy time as Pope Paul III. And nuanced turns by Jeremy Northam and Henry Cavill make the conflicted Thomas More and the betrayed Charles Brandon more human (and thus more captivating) than Henry himself. Joan Bergin's costumes are breathtaking, Ousama Rawi's cinematography is gorgeous, and Trevor Morris' sweeping score is truly fit for a king. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Tudor England and its enduring celluloid appeal Mar 26, 2008
The historian Antonia Fraser has complained that it's a cross between "The Taming of the Shrew" and "Gone With the Wind." "Anne of the Thousand Days" is hugely entertaining nonetheless, and it adds a crucial insight to the Tudor genre: that dramatic confrontations between the king and More, Cardinal Wolsey, Thomas Cromwell and the rest are all well and good, but for sustained interest you can't beat scenes in the royal bedchamber. Next in the dynasty was the BBC series "The Six Wives of Henry... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
The Other Boleyn Girl Mar 15, 2008
Modern historians have largely been sympathetic to Anne Boleyn, portraying her as a powerful and intelligent woman who was betrayed by Henry and his advisers, particularly Thomas Cromwell. He helped convict her and five men on what are mostly thought to be trumped-up charges of treason, adultery and incest. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Branagh to play Tudor sleuth Nov 18, 2007
Branagh, 46, plans to take the role of a hunchback lawyer named Shardlake who works for the key power brokers of the Tudor court, Thomas Cromwell and Thomas Cranmer. Negotiations to bring Shardlake, the idiosyncratic character at the centre of a series of mystery novels by CJ Sansom, to the small screen are believed to be in their final stages. (Guardian Unlimited)
Today in History July 28 Jul 28, 2007
In 1540, King Henry VIIIs chief minister, Thomas Cromwell, was executed, the same day Henry married his fifth wife, Catherine Howard. In 1821, Peru declared its independence from Spain. (MSNBC -- Race)
With 'Sovereign,' historical whodunit series shows growth Apr 9, 2007
The sensible Shardlake, who had barely escaped the downfall of his mentor Thomas Cromwell in the previous book, "Dark Fire," has no desire to be dragged to the damp, unfriendly city. But the death of his father has left him in debt, as well as more vulnerable than he realizes to barbs from his conscience and his king. (Boston Globe -- Living)
