Last night Alison and I saw "Elizabeth: The Golden Age" with Cate Blanchett in the sequel to her earlier film "Elizabeth," which earned her a best actress Oscar nomination in 1998. She’s part of a long list of great actresses who have portrayed England’s most famous queen.

I’m sure you remember Maude Yates in the role? No? She was the first...back in 1915. Jean Simmons, one of the biggest stars of the '50s and '60s, and still with us, by the way, assumed the crown in 1953. The great Glenda Jackson, ironically now a longtime member of parliament, Flora Robeson, and the immortal Bette Davis are among the others.

But if any actress of our time is worthy of joining such an august list, it's Cate Blanchett, one of the premiere stars of our era. Watch for our interview with Mrs. Blanchett, and our review of "Elizabeth: The Golden Age," on Reel Talk the weekend of October 12th.