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sherry 
11/30/05 at 11:53 PM

What is your location? watching Die Hard though I have it on DVD

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Ooh-can I go too? I wanna laugh with RedTango & you too!


Dee 
11/30/05 at 11:26 PM

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Red Tango - I've said it before, and I'll probably say it again...your site is brutally hysterical! Love the fashion comments! I want to go to the mall with you sometime to "people watch"!
CatsPlay 
11/30/05 at 11:18 PM

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RedTango

 

Good call.  Thanks for explaining.


Claudia 
11/30/05 at 11:02 PM

What is your location? GA

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Hmmm, the world swim runs through next summer and I have a whole apartment complex I can rope into swimming.  *evil grin*

 

 

 


Claudia 
11/30/05 at 10:56 PM

What is your location? GA

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Wonderful find, Orikono!!!  Thank you for posting the link!

 

 


RedTango 
11/30/05 at 10:51 PM

What is your location? Under your table..look out

What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://www.alanrickmangallery.com

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  CatsPlay,

 

   Before the talk commenced, he was *emphatic* about two things: No recordings and no photos. I'm not sure why the no photo thing, because he's going to be trailed around the rest of his life being subjected to both media and privately taken photos. 

 

   But because of this request I've decided not to make a spectacle of the photo and post it all over the joint. So no, I won't be posting it publically.

 

   Believe me, there are a million better photos out there of him, too!

 

   


CatsPlay 
11/30/05 at 10:50 PM

What is your location? Pittsburgh

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Orikono, GREAT find!!!  Thanks!


Orikono 
11/30/05 at 10:39 PM

What is your location? London

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Hi all,

 

Just found this on a Japanese AR fan site.

http://www.WorldSwimForMalaria.com/7JumboJets

You can hear him asking for help towards the end.

 



CatsPlay 
11/30/05 at 10:12 PM

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RedTango,

 

Did you ever post that pic of your AR encounter? 


RedTango 
11/30/05 at 09:56 PM

What is your location? Good question. Where am I?

What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://www.alanrickmangallery.com

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  Greetings all.

 

   Well, the new leather jacket pics have not escaped my scrutiny.

 

 If you make yer way thru the crowds over to

  www.alanrickmangallery.com  go to the "Fashion Police" section and scroll down to the bottom. You will also note that the photo above these two new ones also displays the same leather jacket..so it all ties in together like a well written novel.

 

Well, kinda.

 

Enjoy, enjoy. And be on the lookout in December for a major freakout..a special gift for all you guys. Coming soon. Yay.


CatsPlay 
11/30/05 at 09:37 PM

What is your location? Pittsburgh

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Claudia,

 

I really must say thank you for the chat capability.  I was hesitant at first, but was just in there for a bit with Dee, Emtee and Thea, and it is really great.

 

I think it is a great opportunity folks like me who get overly squeeish sometimes to take it offline.  I will make it a point to suggest moving over there the next time I feel a swoon attack coming on.

 

Thanks again for making this a great place, Claudia.


Dee 
11/30/05 at 09:37 PM

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The chatroom is fabulous! Be warned that I "squeeeed", "thudded", "egaded", and "teh-ed" my heart out! Claudia is the best!!
Thea 
11/30/05 at 09:31 PM

What is your location? NYC area

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Claudia,

 

Chat room!?  You are brilliant!


Claudia 
11/30/05 at 09:08 PM

What is your location? GA

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Maybe I spoke a little to soon in assuming that everyone already had Java software loaded on their computer.  My system came with it already loaded so it just automatically worked for me. 

 

Java.com has the free installation download. 

 


Dee 
11/30/05 at 09:05 PM

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CatsPlay - Well...it LOOKS like he's wearing a black leather jacket & maybe a blue scarf. As for underneath...it looks like a long black shirt (of a lush fabric) with a zipper and a drawstring at the bottom. Was the event casual?


Claudia 
11/30/05 at 09:01 PM

What is your location? GA

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The shirt looks like a corderoy zip up.  I just lurv the leather jacket! 

 

 


CatsPlay 
11/30/05 at 08:56 PM

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Please, Dee, I must have your assessment of the shirt being worn under the jacket, since you 'worked closely' on it??  Is it like a zip up velour type jacket.  That is so luscious!  I would meet you in the chat room to drool and swoon, but for some reason I just get a red 'x' when I go in -- I allowed pop ups....?? I noticed the leopard carpet too!!


Claudia 
11/30/05 at 08:55 PM

What is your location? GA

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Wasn't the luncheon at Planet Hollywood?  That would explain the Batman logo.

 

Thank you sooo much, Dee! 

 

 


Dee 
11/30/05 at 08:52 PM

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Here's the other one!

 

Did ya notice he's carrying the big bag again! What IS in it??

 

But what's up with the Batman sign on the left and the leopard print carpeting?

 



Dee 
11/30/05 at 08:44 PM

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Here's the first watermark-free photo. Give me a minute for the other one...


Emily 
11/30/05 at 08:40 PM

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No need to apologize Claudia!  Those pictures were so exciting you just had to get out the old trampoline and have a bounce ...
Claudia 
11/30/05 at 08:39 PM

What is your location? GA

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Meeressterchen, can't wait to read about Alice Trilogy!  Here's my email address.  I'll write it out so the automated html editor doesn't mess it up:

 

flipper828     @     aol.com

 

*slaps forehead*  I totally forgot that David Yates had been named to direct OotP!

 

    


Claudia 
11/30/05 at 08:16 PM

What is your location? GA

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Sorry Em but I just can not resist!!!! 

 

  Thank you thank you thank you Emily!!!!  I'm sure some of our experts will have the watermarks removed before you know it! 

 

 

 If you click on the coffee cup image above, you will be whisked away to our brand new chat room feature.  I really do hope this will help everyone to fit in and have the most fun they can have. 

 

There is nothing to install with this chat room. All you need to do is make sure you allow popups from that site.  If you have any problems, don't hesitate contacting me at the email address at the top of this page for help.

 

Feel free to use the chat room to set up conversations with others OR if you find your online the same time as others here, you can meet in the chat room to talk about anything you wish.  Once you leave the chat room, the conversation ends and no record will be kept by me or by Sigmachat. 

 

 

 

 


CatsPlay 
11/30/05 at 08:10 PM

What is your location? Pittsburgh

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WOO HOO EMILY!!  Great work!!  Not to dwell on the pics, but I have to observe -- is that some sort of velour zip up jacket he is wearing under the leather???  WOW!


Emily 
11/30/05 at 07:55 PM

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Dee 
11/30/05 at 07:21 PM

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CatsPlay - I'm still waiting for the reply. Promise I'll let you know when I hear something!


CatsPlay 
11/30/05 at 06:59 PM

What is your location? Pittsburgh

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Dee,

 

Did you happen to find out if the Preacher is available on DVD?


Thea 
11/30/05 at 06:37 PM

What is your location? NYC area

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Re: Gawker.com Bergdorf bathroom siting:  My, can you imagine living a life where even your attendance in a restroom is noted worldwide?!  Weird.


CatsPlay 
11/30/05 at 06:23 PM

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ps.  my TMI comment was done in jest.  I realized my lack of punctuation may have made it sound otherwise!


CatsPlay 
11/30/05 at 06:20 PM

What is your location? Pittsburgh

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Hi Dee!

 

I am also trying to refrain from thinking about some aspects of the newly noted Bergdorf siting.  Even for I, queen of detail oriented, I believe that was 'TMI' (too much information).

 

Yes, I am working on my Xmas card!  But I'm sure it will pale in comparison to your entry, which I know will be brilliant!


Thea 
11/30/05 at 06:19 PM

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Re: HP directors, something sort of interesting from from J.K. Rowling's official site (in the rubbish bin section, in answer to the rumor that "J.K. Rowling vetoed Steven Spielberg as the director of the first Harry Potter film": 

 

"I don't choose directors for the Harry Potter films!  I've met all three men who've had the job to date--Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuaron and Mike Newell and I've liked all of the very much, enjoyed answering their questions about the characters and plots and have been delighted with the films they made (I haven't seen Goblet yet, but the omens are good!).  But that's my involvement with directors.  Steven Spielberg did consider directing 'Philosopher's Stone,' but decided against it; anyone who thinks I could (or would) have 'veto-ed' him needs their Quick-Quotes Quill serviced."


RickiNicki 
11/30/05 at 06:18 PM

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I also found two articles about Perfume, they're in German.One says that Tom Tykwer recieved the Strate-Preis (Strate award) for Perfume in Essen yesterday. And there was another article that he composed the film music for partly with the Brandenburger Symphony Orchestra and that he visited them on Monday.

It's a shame that we have to wait until September.

kathy 
11/30/05 at 06:09 PM

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Dee -- sent you an email let me know if you were able to receive it.


Dee 
11/30/05 at 06:04 PM

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Thank goodness the AR drought is over!

 

Emily - Thanks for sharing that NYC sighting *but trying not to think about the reasons for AR's hurry*  I'm amazed that a man noticed such great details: shaggy hair, black & gray clothing, weathered but good, great voice, ect. *polietly squelching a squee* My hubby would never notice another man...unless the guy was carrying a football or a bazooka. Okay...probably not the guy with a bazooka...

 

Is everyone working on their Christmas cARds?


Orikono 
11/30/05 at 05:34 PM

What is your location? London

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Yes, the director for OoTP is already decided.  It'd David Yates.  And I think they are still on the pre-production stage.  David Heyman, the producer has been saying in all of his interviews that the filming will start from February.

 

I'm not really familiar with Tim Burton's work so I can't say much about him but I agree with Christina regarding Spielberg.  I also don't think the producers will accept him.


kathy 
11/30/05 at 05:31 PM

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I thought the director of the OotP was the person who directed the movie with Bill Nighy The Girl in the Cafe  If not I vote for Mike Newell again


Alba 
11/30/05 at 05:29 PM

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I'd love to know what AR keeps in that huge bag he is often seen carrying around? Whatever it is, looks pretty heavy! He should mind his back! Not good to be putting heavy weights on one shoulder.


It's a laptop with wi-fi so he can vote too (and check in on the GBonce in awhile).


Christina 
11/30/05 at 04:57 PM

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But don`t we already know the director for OoTP? He`s been announced, I recently asked about him, not knowing any of his works so far.

But if the shooting started already (remember that Emma Watson article) or is due to start in Feb. well how can they have only the trio and Jason Isaacs? If my memory serves me well, they are the only actors who signed for the 5th movie. And there was that rumour about Imelda Staunton playing Umbridge (such a good choice!).  And as for Tim Burton, I really admire him as a director but can hardly see him directing HP. Not a good choice if you ask me. And Spielberg - I don`t think the producers would agree after that Haley Joel Osmond thing. And neither woud JKR. I say let the brits handle it, I loved Mike Newell`s approach!

 


Hikity 
11/30/05 at 04:54 PM

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Here is Hikity without a c, because it derives from Heike:

Haan is located between Cologne and Düsseldorf, I would rather say neither north nor south but the "Italian" part of Germany...although hubby just left for Maputo again and I have no one to cook spaghetti, Dee, gosh, I love Italian food I could eat spaghetti every day

Now, I am going to shut down my PC and watch this Othello thingy for tomorrow's Shakespeare course.

Peekabooh, still lurking?, miss yr mails... Head Banger 


Dark Mark 
11/30/05 at 04:51 PM

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Hikity,

 

sorry, my mistake, some days I wake up with my head on backwards re names and faces.

 

Re the discussion on Noel Coward and political correctness: Mr. Rickman once addressed the issue in an interview following Tony Awards, and his answer there makes perfect sense to me. I think most people here know which interview I am referring to - when he talks about how racism and misogyny are a part of the character he plays.

 

My least favorite example of overzealous PC watchdogging was banning Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice" from certain Michigan schools in 1980's.

 

 


Anne 
11/30/05 at 04:49 PM

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Stale news? Well, I hope not although many of our fellow country men seem to think so.


Sorry, this is a private entry which is only viewable by the guestbook owner.

 

Hikity 
11/30/05 at 04:46 PM

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Anne, you are right of course, it was Hess in Spandau (even my husband mixed it up which is very unusual but it's olle Kamelle (stale news says LEO...) anyway


Hikity 
11/30/05 at 04:40 PM

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Sorry ladies, another post from me:

 S. Spielberg???? ahhh, help,  Kitty 1 Boy Indian as the next director of HP ??? You must be joking - I wouldn't go to watch the film and AR wouldn't join the cast I am sure of it. May be that is the reason he hasn't yet signed because the director has not yet been announced...


Anne 
11/30/05 at 04:38 PM

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Hikity, I think you're mixing up Albert Speer (Bau- und Rüstungsminister) and Rudolf Hess (Hitlers Stellvertreter). AS was sentenced to 20 years at the Nuremberg Trials and afterwards he went to Britain to live there. RH went to England during the war (apparently on some kind of peace mission), where he was imprisoned. After the war he also was tried at the Nuremberg Trials and was imprisoned until he died some 15 years ago. For the past 20 years of his imprisonment he was the only prisoner in Spandau.


Meeressternchen 
11/30/05 at 04:36 PM

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Hikity, are in the north or south? That's sad...though in London we have also no snow and green trees.

 


Elaine 
11/30/05 at 04:33 PM

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Hickity, actually I don't know yet! We have to wait until tomorrow when they will be up on the site - unless sue knows???


Hikity 
11/30/05 at 04:32 PM

What is your location? again and yes, unfortunately melting snow as is typical for Germany - on x-mas no snow

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Meeressternchen, thank you so much - it had never come to my mind why - stupid me, . OF COURSE


Elaine 
11/30/05 at 04:32 PM

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GG, good point about PL. Noel Coward was a brilliant playright with what we would say an "acid wit". But he did write in the 30s and 40s when being "PC" did not matter. In this day and age, we have now gone berserk about it so I find it quite refreshing to hear "plain" speaking. PL is a funny play!

 

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If the stories are even remotely correct that I have read - Speilberg was passed over for one of the first two films as he wanted to change the setting to an American high school and cast Haley Joel Osment as Harry - please let that just be an Urban Legend *cringe*

Oh I hope so too! What a disaster if that had ever happened, and the arrogance of the man! I, too, don't think he would be a good choice, nor Tim Burton (but maybe...) Having seen GoF for the second time today, I'd like to see Mike Newell do it again! OR - and this is WAY off the wall - AR! Hypnotic 


Hikity 
11/30/05 at 04:30 PM

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Elaine, would you pls be so kind as to let me know HOW I can give my votes to the OOOA and Megan again????


Hikity 
11/30/05 at 04:26 PM

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Christina, yes he played Albert Speer, the guy who went to England during WWII and who was kept in a special prison here so long (and cost the tax payer a lot of money... 

 

 

DarkMark, I know, but I have no idea when it was that I saw this film. This weekend I am going to rent it from our local "videothek". He played in Run, Lola, Run and several American films and in this great French one: Napoleon, then in Comedian Harmonists..Marlene (Dietrich) and lots of other films (TV series and cinema). He is said to be the Bruce Willis of Germany which I cannot by all means confirm and he hates this comparison anyway.

Roman Cycowski was his film name in the Comedian Harmonists...

 

 

The philanthropist Sir Peter Ustinov was a great actor and we Germans have adopted him as one of our German actors (being fluent in German and living in Geneva, he played in whatever films, participated in talk shows in this country for ages - I literally grew up with him and always believed him to be half-German) but he does not resemble the OooA at all, Satai, please...help, I would doubt my good tasts


Elaine 
11/30/05 at 04:15 PM

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I'd love to know what AR keeps in that huge bag he is often seen carrying around? Whatever it is, looks pretty heavy! He should mind his back! Not good to be putting heavy weights on one shoulder.

 

(Just limbering up my voting finger for tomorrow, though I guess we only have one stab at the "whatsonstage" awards.)


Gissing's Girl 
11/30/05 at 04:11 PM

What is your location? UK

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Harking back to the Solomon Issacs issue in Private Lives, don't you think that the Noel Coward play should be taken as a little piece of light frippery, as it was meant to be when it was written. The by play between Amanda and Elyot was extremely well written by a master and I doubt that when he was writing it he stopped to think of all the social implications that the piece "women should be struck regularly like a gong" would imply. I was lucky enough to see the play three times and not once did I think while I was watching it of the underlying currents. I was too busy enjoying the interplay between Amanda and Elyot and can only think that if people had time to think things like that while they were watching it then they weren't enjoying it for what it was. It was pure entertainment and the frisson between the two stars was riveting.It was written in the thirties and life was like that then and we must accept it for what it is. There will never be a better version of this particular play and it will stick in the minds of those who were there to witness it live for a very long time and as a great treat. Alan Rickman was a wonderful Elyot and Lindsay Duncan could not have been bettered as Amanda.           


Meeressternchen 
11/30/05 at 03:59 PM

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Claudia, actually I wanted to send the thing as an attachment unless you want me to paste (will the paragraphs remain)? Sorry if I'm already annoying...

Hikity, snow melting? In Germany is it? (Like I first thought that would be London...) Re: I loved Der Untergang, saw it only once in the cinema, but it is really a shame they did not take the Oscar! The movie was very realistic...but i was unaware that this actor appeared there??! As who??


CatsPlay 
11/30/05 at 03:36 PM

What is your location? Pittsburgh

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Wow, that was the second sighting from what most be the same day in Bergdorfs, unless it was actually the same sighting.  Both on the third floor.   May be the same person from the google groups posting, though, who had said only,

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"Alan Rickman.  NYC.  Bergdorff Goodman, third floor.  Said thanks when I held the door open for him."

 


Dark Mark 
11/30/05 at 03:35 PM

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Hikity,

 

I noticed Heino Ferch (his real name is Roman Cycowski if you are into that sort of info) in Tom Tykwer's film "WINTERSCHLÄFER". The film was made in Germany in 1997. I think in Eglish it's called "Winter Sleepers". So if you want to anticipate "Perfume", this is a good one. If would describe it as "if David Lynch made Snow Cake..."

 

 


Emily 
11/30/05 at 03:29 PM

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From gawker.com, an awesome NY gossip site -- their celebrity sighting page finally hits paydirt.

 

"Nov. 25th — Being my usual polite self, I held open the door of the men’s restroom on the third floor of Bergdorf Goodman for a shaggy-haired gentleman dressed in gray and black. He shot me a grateful look and said thanks in a distinctive British accent. Great voice. It made me look a little closer because I definitely recognized it. It was Snape himself, Alan Rickman. Wanted to ask him why he’d dump sweet little Emma Thompson in Love Actually, but thought better of it. The man looks good, if a little weathered. He looked like he was in a hurry and bypassed the urinals. Maybe too much turkey? Is that too much information?"


CatsPlay 
11/30/05 at 03:25 PM

What is your location? Pittsburgh

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I guess this means the drought is over, for a little while! 


WhoGirl17 
11/30/05 at 03:03 PM

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Thanks Claudia and Sue!  I kept looking at that list and thought, "Now, I know that's not the Evening Standard Nominations!"  Hehehe.  I've been trying to learn about all the London Theatre awards, as they feature in the plot of my novel.  I know there's the Evening Standard, the Critic's Circle (which I gather is connected with the What's on Stage Theatregoer's Choice Awards), and the Olivier's, so I think I understand now   so thanks again!


Christina 
11/30/05 at 02:37 PM

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Hikity, I believe he played in Der Untergang? Great movie!!! who was he there, I can`t remember...?


Hikity 
11/30/05 at 02:08 PM

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And just one OT question: I've just discovered (FINALLY) a German actor I really like: Heino Ferch, wow, anyone here who shares this?


Hikity 
11/30/05 at 02:02 PM

What is your location? snow melting, what a pity

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A brief note from an intelligent hen:

 

The Parfume: Why we have to wait until September 2006 ( and yes,most probably the film will be released in Germany first):

 

 10 months of post-production is fairly normal. They are using special digital effects, esp. for the marketplace scene (multiplying the masses during the orgy); optical realisation of smells with different colours; they might insert background images and bird's eye views from 18th century Paris; moreover, TT participates in writing the sound track and then adapting it to the film (which he was not able to begin with until he finished filming) plus the "normal" things concering cutting etc. What are 10 months? IMHO, they have to hurry up to be in time.  LionBTW: that's me...born in August, dominating my environment, living on the bright side of life, loving life and more, laughing every day.

A wonderful evening to all of you 

 

 


Laurie 
11/30/05 at 01:57 PM

What is your location? Vermont

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Wow, you ladies have been busy! Thank you Christina and Emily for posting the pictures, they're great! Thanks Claudia for the note about Noble Son and thank you Sue for the info on Perfume, posting the list of nominations for Whatsonstage and the new info on the Hello Voting. I hope I didn't forget anyone, you all are so great! I've given up on voting on the Hello magazine site because my computer at home never registers my vote. My computer at work does and I'll definitely make more of an effort when the yearly voting comes up!


Claudia 
11/30/05 at 01:34 PM

What is your location? GA

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Clive Owen will be my choice for this month too.  He's really grown on me since his CME days.  LOL

 

Thanks for the Kevin Smith article, Marlina!  I can certainly understand his desire to say more on the subject and his reasons for having to think it through completely. 

 

WhoGirl17, there are actually three award events we've been talking about.  The first would be the Evening Standard awards that were yesterday.  Today, as Sue has shown us, Whatsonstage is having the public nominated/voted awards and finally, the Hello vote for the most attractive actor. We've been following it since AR was nominated September.  Jeez, this is getting a little hard to keep up with!  LOL 

 

 


Claudia 
11/30/05 at 01:22 PM

What is your location? GA

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  Yay!  It would seem he's home and stepping out bigtime!  Two events in two days!  Thanks for the new pic, Em.  I know its teeny tiny but he doesn't look as tired in this one. 

 

 


sue 
11/30/05 at 01:18 PM

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Not sure where the "fairy" got the other one from but I have put in a request to see if she can find that one too!


Emily 
11/30/05 at 01:05 PM

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Thanks sue and Alba (gracias).  Sue, that photo is from Rex. Will the enlargement fairy pay us another visit?


sue 
11/30/05 at 12:56 PM

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Good find Emily!

 

The new November Hello vote is up. It's between Viggo Mortensen, Clive Owen, Jude law and Robbie Williams. I've had to click for Clive on that one. I'm afraid Viggo was such a disappointment in real life after seeing him as Aragorn in LOTR. Vote HERE


Alba 
11/30/05 at 12:55 PM

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Nice one Emily. The Whatsonstage website says pictures from today's event will be available tomorrow.

Emily 
11/30/05 at 12:48 PM

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Small one from the Whatsonstage lunch.

 


sue 
11/30/05 at 12:20 PM

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WhoGirl17, they are  the Whatsonstage Theatregoers Awards. They are nominated by the public and voted for by the public. Voting starts tomorrow.


WhoGirl17 
11/30/05 at 12:06 PM

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Sorry, I must be missing something.  What are these nominations for?  This isn't the Evening Standard Awards, is it?  I'm feeling rather thick at the moment  So if someone could enlighten me, I'd appreciate it


Marlina 
11/30/05 at 11:57 AM

What is your location? Indonesia

Comments:

Found this on LJ ar_daily..

 

Back To The Bible?
Kevin Smith ponders Dogma 2

 

Kevin Smith, never a man to shy away from questions posed by fans, has giving some thought to a sequel to Dogma, his controversial 1999 religion-com.  

When asked on his website about the possibility of a follow-up, he had this to say, in typically salty Smith-speak:

“Ever since 9/11, I have been thinking about a sequel of sorts. I mean, the worst terrorist attack on American soil was religiously bent. In the wake of said attack, the leader of the "Free World" outed himself as pretty damned Christian. In the last election, rather than a quagmire war abroad, the big issue was whether or not gay marriage was moral.

“Back when I made Dogma, I always maintained that another movie about religion wouldn't be forthcoming, as it was the product of 28 years of religious and spiritual meditation, and I'd kinda shot my wad on the subject. Now? I think I might have more to say. And, yes - the Last Scion would be at the epicentre of it. And she'd have to be played by Alanis Morissette (Who played God in Dogma). And we'd need a bigger budget - because the entire third act would be the Apocalypse.

“Scary thing is this: the film would have to touch on Islam. And unlike the Catholic League, when those cats don't like what you do, they issue a death warrant on yer ass (see Rushdie). And now that I've got a family, I'm not as free to stir the sh*t-pot as I was when I was single, back when I made Dogma.

But regardless - yeah, a Dogma follow-up's been swimming around in my head for some time now…”

It remains to be seen if he actually goes through with it, but considering he’s just finished shooting a sequel to Clerks, it can’t be considered impossible…

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Here's the full article..

http://www.empireonline.co.uk/news/story.asp?NID=17598

 

What do you people think?

 

 


Marlina 
11/30/05 at 11:17 AM

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Sue~ How to decide who's the winner?


Claudia 
11/30/05 at 11:09 AM

What is your location? GA--Still trying to answer mail.....

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Yay for AR and Megan Dodds! Also..there's a nomination for Best New Play too! 

 

Excellent news! 

 

 


sue 
11/30/05 at 11:00 AM

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THE FULL LIST OF 2005/6 NOMINATIONS

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS:

  • Anne Reid - Epitaph for George Dillon at the Comedy
  • Claire Price - Don Carlos at the Gielgud
  • Deborah Findlay - The House of Bernarda Alba at the NT Lyttelton
  • Eileen Atkins - Birthday Party at the Duchess
  • Lesley Manville - Some Girl(s) at the Gielgud & Pillars of the Community at the NT Lyttelton
  • Suranne Jones - A Few Good Men at the Theatre Royal Haymarket

    BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR:

  • Andrew Scott - Aristocrats at the NT Lyttelton
  • Ben Miles - Richard II at the Old Vic
  • Douglas Henshall - Death of a Salesman at the Lyric
  • Gary Kemp - The Rubenstein Kiss at the Hampstead
  • Richard Coyle - Don Carlos at the Gielgud

    BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL:

  • Ann Emery - Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace
  • Caroline O’Connor - On the Town, ENO at the London Coliseum
  • Celia Imrie - Acorn Antiques at the Theatre Royal Haymarket
  • Linzi Hateley - Mary Poppins at the Prince Edward
  • Rosemary Ashe - Mary Poppins at the Prince Edward
  • Tameka Empson - The Big Life at the Theatre Royal Stratford East & the Apollo

    BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MUSICAL:

  • Adam Garcia - On the Town, ENO at the London Coliseum
  • David Haig - Mary Poppins at the Prince Edward
  • Joe Caffrey - Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace
  • Martyn Ellis - Guys & Dolls at the Piccadilly
  • Simon Gleeson - The Far Pavilions at the Shaftesbury
  • Tim Healy - Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace

    BEST SET DESIGNER:

  • Bob Crowley - Mary Poppins at the Prince Edward
  • Christopher Oram - Don Carlos at the Gielgud
  • David Farley (set) & Timothy Bird (video projection) - Sunday in the Park with George at the Menier Chocolate Factory
  • Ian MacNeil - Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace
  • Paul Brown - As You Desire Me at the Playhouse
  • Rae Smith - Theatre of Blood & Pillars of the Community at the NT Lyttelton

    BEST CHOREOGRAPHER:

  • Adam Cooper - Les Liaisons Dangereuses at Sadler’s Wells
  • Ann Yee - Hair at the Gate
  • Jason Pennycooke - The Big Life at Theatre Royal Stratford East & the Apollo
  • Matthew Bourne & Stephen Mear - Mary Poppins at the Prince Edward
  • Peter Darling - Billy Elliot at the Victoria Place
  • Rob Ashford - Guys & Dolls at the Piccadilly

    BEST SOLO PERFORMANCE:

  • Corin Redgrave - Tynan, RSC at the Arts
  • Jefferson Mays - I Am My Own Wife at the Duke of York’s
  • Megan Dodds - My Name Is Rachel Corrie at the Royal Court
  • Stephen Dillane - Macbeth at the Almeida

    BEST ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE:

  • Heroes - at Wyndham’s
  • RSC Golden Age season - at the Playhouse
  • Shoot the Crow - at Trafalgar Studios
  • Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me - at the New Ambassadors
  • Talking to Terrorists - at the Royal Court
  • The Big Life - at Theatre Royal Stratford East & the Apollo

    BEST OFF-WEST END PRODUCTION:

  • Comfort Me with Apples at Hampstead
  • Hair at the Gate
  • Private Fears in Public Places at the Orange Tree
  • Sunday in the Park with George at the Menier Chocolate Factory
  • Tick Tick Boom at the Menier Chocolate Factory
  • What We Did to Weinstein at the Menier Chocolate Factory

    BEST REGIONAL OR TOURING PRODUCTION:

  • The Winter’s Tale (Propeller) - at the Watermill, Newbury & on tour
  • How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - at Chichester Festival Theatre
  • Look Back in Anger - at the Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh & Theatre Royal, Bath
  • Tristan & Yseult - (Kneehigh) on tour

    THE Ms LONDON NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR:

  • Amelia Bullmore (playwright) - Mammals at the Bush
  • Andrea Riseborough (actor)- A Brief History of Helen of Troy at Soho
  • Charles Aitken (actor) - Hair at the Gate
  • George Maguire, James Lomas & Liam Mower (actors) - Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace
  • Nick Moran (playwright) - Telstar at the New Ambassadors
  • Sienna Miller (actor) - As You Like It at Wyndham’s

    BEST TAKEOVER IN A ROLE:

  • Desmond Barrit - The History Boys at the NT Lyttelton
  • Giles Terera - The Rat Pack at the Strand & Savoy
  • John Gordon Sinclair - The Producers at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane
  • Michael Ball - The Woman in White at the Palace
  • Ruthie Henshall - The Woman in White at the Palace
  • Sally Ann Triplett - Chicago at the Adelphi

    BEST NEW COMEDY:

  • Glorious! by Peter Quilter – at the Duchess
  • Heroes by Gerald Sibleyras, translated by Tom Stoppard – at Wyndham’s
  • Mammals by Amelia Bullmore – at the Gate
  • Shoot the Crow by Owen McCafferty – at Trafalgar Studios
  • Theatre of Blood adapted by Lee Simpson & Phelim McDermott – at the NT Lyttelton
  • Who’s the Daddy? by Lloyd Evans & Toby Young - at the King’s Head

    BEST SHAKESPEAREAN PRODUCTION:

  • As You Like It - at Wyndham’s
  • Henry IV parts 1 & 2 - at the NT Olivier
  • Julius Caesar - at the Barbican
  • Richard II - at the Old Vic
  • Macbeth (with Simon Russell Beale) - at the Almeida
  • Macbeth (with Stephen Dillane) - at the Almeida

    THE SAMUEL FRENCH BEST PLAY REVIVAL:

  • Death of a Salesman - at the Lyric
  • Don Carlos - at the Gielgud
  • Mary Stuart - at the Apollo
  • Otherwise Engaged - at the Criterion
  • Pillars of the Community - at the NT Lyttelton
  • The Philanthropist - at the Donmar Warehouse

    BEST MUSICAL REVIVAL:

  • Guys & Dolls - at the Piccadilly
  • Hair - at the Gate
  • HMS Pinafore - at the Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park
  • On the Town - ENO at the London Coliseum
  • Scrooge - at the London Palladium
  • Sunday in the Park with George - at the Menier Chocolate Factory

    THE LONDON CALLING BEST DIRECTOR:

  • Alan Rickman - My Name Is Rachel Corrie at the Royal Court
  • Melly Still - Coram Boy at the NT Oliver
  • Michael Grandage - Guys & Dolls at the Piccadilly
  • Phyllida Lloyd - Mary Stuart at the Apollo
  • Richard Eyre & Matthew Bourne - Mary Poppins at the Prince Edward
  • Stephen Daldry - Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace

    BEST ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL:

  • Anna-Jane Casey - Sunday in the Park with George at the Menier Chocolate Factory
  • Haydn Gwynne - Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace
  • Jane Krakowski - Guys & Dolls at the Piccadilly
  • Jenna Russell - Guys & Dolls at the Piccadilly
  • Julie Walters - Acorn Antiques at the Theatre Royal Haymarket
  • Laura Michelle Kelly - Mary Poppins at the Prince Edward

    BEST ACTOR IN A MUSICAL:

  • Daniel Evans - Sunday in the Park with George at the Menier Chocolate Factory
  • Douglas Hodge - Guys & Dolls at the Piccadilly
  • Ewan McGregor - Guys & Dolls at the Piccadilly
  • Gavin Lee - Mary Poppins at the Prince Edward
  • George Maguire, James Lomas & Liam Mower - Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace
  • Neil Patrick Harris - Tick Tick Boom at the Menier Chocolate Factory

    BEST ACTRESS:

  • Clare Higgins - Death of a Salesman at the Lyric
  • Helen McCrory - As You Like It, Wyndham’s
  • Harriet Walter - Mary Stuart at the Donmar Warehouse & Apollo
  • Janet McTeer - Mary Stuart at the Donmar Warehouse & Apollo
  • Kristin Scott Thomas - As You Desire Me at the Playhouse
  • Sheila Hancock - The Anniversary at the Garrick

    BEST ACTOR:

  • Brian Dennehy - Death of a Salesman at the Lyric
  • Con O’Neill - Telstar at the New Ambassadors
  • Derek Jacobi - Don Carlos at the Gielgud
  • Kevin Spacey - Richard II at the Old Vic
  • Rob Lowe - A Few Good Men at the Theatre Royal Haymarket
  • Simon Russell Beale - The Philanthropist at the Donmar Warehouse

    BEST NEW PLAY:

  • A Few Good Men by Aaron Sorkin - at the Theatre Royal Haymarket
  • Coram Boy adapted by Helen Edmundson from Jamila Gaviin's novel - at the NT Olivier
  • Harvest by Richard Bean - at the Royal Court
  • My Name Is Rachel Corrie developed by Katharine Viner & Alan Rickman - at the Royal Court
  • On the Shore of the Wide World by Simon Stephens - at the NT Cottesloe
  • Some Girl(s) by Neil LaBute - at the Gielgud

    THE SUPERBREAK BEST NEW MUSICAL:

  • Acorn Antiques – The Musical by Victoria Wood - at the Theatre Royal Haymarket
  • Billy Elliot - The Musical by Elton John & Lee Hall - at the Victoria Palace
  • Mary Poppins adapted by Julian Fellowes from Pamela Travers’ stories, original music by the Sherman Brothers with additional songs by George Stiles & Anthony Drewe - at the Prince Edward
  • The Big Life by Paul Sirett & music by Paul Joseph - at Theatre Royal Stratford East & the Apollo
  • Tick Tick Boom by Jonathan Larson - at the Menier Chocolate Factory
  • The Next Big Thing by Mark Burton & Pete Sinclair, with additional songs & arrangements by Willie Dowling - at the New Players

  • sue 
    11/30/05 at 10:58 AM

    Comments:
    Alan Rickman  and Megan Dodds both have nominations!! 
    Laura 
    11/30/05 at 10:50 AM

    Comments:

    23 pages from the event but no AR.

    Many photo sites have pics from the event but nothing about him


    sue 
    11/30/05 at 10:23 AM

    Comments:

    First pix online of Theatregoers Awards Lunch On WireImage but no sign of Rickman.


    Claudia 
    11/30/05 at 10:20 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    *tee hee* sue, you beat me to the punch!  Can't wait to see some trailers!   

     

    Sooo news on both Snow Cake and Perfume....here's a mention of Nobel Son in an Eliza Dushku interview:

     

    Beyond Off-Broadway, what's next for you?

    I just finished an independent movie, "Nobel Son," with Alan Rickman, Danny DeVito, Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen. I play this poet and artist who helps kidnap the son of this physics Nobel Prize winner. She's dark and kind of a wacko.

     

     


    Marlina 
    11/30/05 at 10:16 AM

    Comments:

    So i see, thank you Claudia

     

     


    Laura 
    11/30/05 at 10:13 AM

    Comments:

    is the movie going to be aired on Germany first? thank you for the news Sue!


    sue 
    11/30/05 at 10:08 AM

    Comments:

    A very recent post from the Perfume IMDb board. Posted by alex-thiele:

    "I was lucky enough to saw the teaser last night at a celebration for german cinema-owners in Essen and Tow Tykwer at his producer Bernd Eichinger were some of the star guests. Tom Tykwer came straight from the cutting room and showed us a teaser with some truly amazing scenes and music. Especially the crowd-scenes were fantastic and I can´t wait to see the whole movie. I really liked the tone and the atmosphere of this first pieces and Ben Whishaw seems to fit perfect in the role of Grenouille.

    We can expect something great!!! "


    Dee 
    11/30/05 at 09:58 AM

    Comments:

    Sure...if anyone here wants to email I'd love it! perryy@onlyinternet.net" target=_blank>pperryy@onlyinternet.net

     


    Claudia 
    11/30/05 at 09:56 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Marlina, CatsPlay will be offering Dark Diamond for everyone to download eventually.  She has some tweaking she wants to do before she "releases" it and that will take a bit of time.  Can't wait, CatsPlay!

     

     

     

     

     

     


    Laura 
    11/30/05 at 09:48 AM

    Comments:
    interesting to see how in public and in private words are so different
    Christina 
    11/30/05 at 09:45 AM

    Comments:

    Oh c`mon! To me it seems we`re one big happy family! The conflict between generations strikes again!  

    (I am only kidding, it`s my affectionate way to say that these argues are inevitable but let`s not make a habbit out of it, k?)


    Claudia 
    11/30/05 at 09:44 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Now on to better things! 

     

    Carly Lynda, thank you for the heads up on Whatsonstage.  Ladies, get your voting finger in shape! 

     

    I'm not the HP fan so maybe I don't have any business speaking about the next director but based on their other films, I just don't think Tim Burton OR Steven Spielberg are good ideas.  Almodóvar, although a wonderful film maker, is in the same boat as Burton and Spielberg, I'm afraid.  I have to agree with you Alba, there really is no telling what Almodóvar would do to it!  LOL  I really do prefer it go to a British director but I'm sure JK Rowling and the other powers that be will make a fine choice as I feel they have with the last 4 films. 

     

    Thank you for the film suggestions, Dark Mark.  I just did a search on Krzysztof Kieslowski in Netflix and they have several of his films.  I've already queued up "Red" "White" and "Blue"! 

     

    A lot of people feel some of AR's projects have "therapuedic" value.  My friend SuzyQ says that "In Demand" helped to bring her out of her depression after her Mother's passing.  I can definitely see where tWG could have that kind of power.  I loved tWG long before my Mother passed but it broght on a whole new meaning afterwards.

     

    Inbredwaffle, please get to feeling better soon!

     

    Christina...thanks so much for those pics.  I can't tell if they are from the release of LA or not but they are new to me!  Also, don't feel bad about asking questions.  I'm learning too...for instance...I may be spelling Hanukkah wrong.  *must do more research and make corrections*! 

     

    The entries on the card contest are great!!!  They are so fun to read and I agree with whomever said it will be hard to vote this time. 

     

     

     

     

     

     

             


    kathy 
    11/30/05 at 09:39 AM

    Comments:

    As one of those "old" (in more ways than one!) posters, could we please let Claudia's very wise words and requests be the last ones on this subject and get back to the fun which we all came here for in the first place.   


    Laura 
    11/30/05 at 09:27 AM

    Comments:

    Claudia, your comment was really polite and didn't force anyone to agree with you

    Also other comments agreeing with you were polite and nice, even if I can think different

    not everyone was so polite,but rude, arrogant and offensive: this is the thing that hurts- We can disagree without biting with poison like snakes.

    All that it's asked for is to be nice.

    If like Ali-Pat someone says; " I have short time, can you all please post less chat and more focused news on AR work?"...who would say NO?

    sorry Ali-Pat if I made your name, I found you very nice, I hope you don't mind .

    it's the way, the tone that makes the difference.

    I don't dare to say to anyone bad things to the person or to what the person writes.

    I expect the same respect and I think everyone deserves respect, not only few ones....for how long they could have been here.

    We're all persons and staying from longer time doesn't give the right to offend.

    just my opinion


    Marlina 
    11/30/05 at 09:22 AM

    What is your location? Indonesia

    Comments:

    Hey all,

     

    It's been quite a time since my last post (1 or 2 weeks ago i guess ), just lurking everyday to catch up with the posts and decided to come out from my lurkdom today

     

    Well, recently things certainly going up and down like 'roller coaster' now in this Guestbook   

    I think it's common to have different opinion and way to think about anything. 

    Controversy (i think..) like this happen in the real world too. The major difference from this Guestbook with the real world is that we all love Alan here, so hopefully we'll all eventually come down to some kind of understandment.

     

    Claudia~ Thank you a million time for the updates! I've already seen the Japanese Winter Guest Interview. He's so cute when he talks Japanese, And i had already download a couple of another new updates too.. Thank you once again. 

     

    Sue~ thanks for the Snow Cake news! I had this feeling too that the movie gonna be released somehow

     

    Catsplay~ Can you put your 'Dark Diamond' video clip into You Send It? I really want to see it and since i use dial-up, it'll be easier..

     

    Dee~ Another nice ARt.. But don't you think AR's head a little bit too big there? (i mean compared to the lady's head..) Seems a bit unbalance..

     

    And Thank you for the one who provided Alan's new picture from the Evening Standard! He really looks tired, didn't he? But Alas! He still looks great

     

    PS: Happy holiday for anyone who has it! I ain't got any holiday here.. hehehe.. 

     

     

     

    and always

     

     


    Claudia 
    11/30/05 at 09:15 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Gee, I don't know where to start.  I suppose I'll say good morning first! 

     

    I have a ton of email this morning dealing with my comments yesterday and I promise to get to each one of them (private entry included).  I do apologize from the bottom of my heart if I hurt anyone's feelings.  I, nor do I think anyone that agreed with me, meant to hurt anyone. 

     

    I want to once again stress that its the "excessiveness" of the phrases, squeeing, and chit chat that leaves me uncomfortable.  There are private boards and forums that were actually formed for that purpose.  This board is open to anyone and everyone.  We're kind of like a bill board beside the road....everyone can read it and make their mark on it.  Whereas with private groups, you have to actually register to read specific areas and post and participate. 

     

    Vicki, I want to address something you said about people only popping in when they have something negative to say or wave their cyber finger.  The people I think you are commenting on  have been here since this book's inception and have basically backed off posting because of the excessive nature.  And although I welcome everyone here....it really saddens me that these people have backed off. 

     

    There has got to be some middle ground we can all agree on here! 

            

     

     


    Laura 
    11/30/05 at 09:01 AM

    Comments:

    OT

    I was thinking of Dee too: if you read, Dee, can I have your email or would you like to email me?

     


    Christina 
    11/30/05 at 08:57 AM

    Comments:

    And I forgot to say this:

    WhoGirl17 - another writer? too bad Moro isn`t here as well! "Alex", ha? Nice one!!!


    Christina 
    11/30/05 at 08:47 AM

    Comments:

    The screencaps for the Christmas contest are looking great, this will be hard to vote! Keep up the good work everyone!

    And I am so sorry, did I miss anything? What`s with all the "Happy Hollidays"?Is Hanukkah celebrated earlier than Christmas? I pray you will pardon my ignorance, I am partly Jewish myself but never celebrated it.  I am very sorry and I hope I haven`t offended anyone with my lack of knowledge.  

    Dee, is it alright with you if I email you? I wish we could talk about something.


    Laura 
    11/30/05 at 08:43 AM

    Comments:
    Nice find Christina! Thank you for bringing here the pics!
    Christina 
    11/30/05 at 08:39 AM

    Comments:

     Are these from the LA premiere?

     

    Kathy, I responded to your post on the HP page. Nice to know someone is interested as much as I am in the matter!


    Laura 
    11/30/05 at 08:30 AM

    Comments:

    oh, thank you, I thought it could send me to another list of Countries...since Italy is not in that list.

    Thank you again


    sue 
    11/30/05 at 08:25 AM

    Comments:

    Laura, I just cut and pasted that article and the links appeared automatically, they weren't of any significance I think, just back to previous page or something.

     


    Ali-Pat 
    11/30/05 at 07:33 AM

    What is your location? home, for now

    What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://home.earthlink.net/~sa.pe/APLhome.html

    Comments:

    Thanks for the Snow Cake news!  This one might actually be released.  AR fans must be the world's leading experts at dealing with delayed gratification by now...

     

    LOL!!!  Private Lives not exactly "politically correct"?  You can't possibly be thinking of lines like, "Some women should be struck regularly, like gongs," can you?

     

    As for the tone of the GB, I'm afraid I must weigh in with the opinions of all the other Old Ones here.  If you have only a limited amount of time to look at posts, like I do, it is frustrating when the signal to noise ratio is low.   

     

    That being said, and please don't be offended by my opinion.

     


    Laurie 
    11/30/05 at 06:54 AM

    What is your location? Vermont

    Comments:

    Inbredwaffle, I'm like you, I have no memory at all, LOL, but I  want to thank all that share all the wonderful AR news they find. I was especially excited about the news on SnowCakes. I look forward to seeing the results of all the hard work Alan has done this past year. He is, as I'm sure everyone HERE will agree, the best actor on the screen and stage today. My biggest hope is that he will do more theatre and I'll get the opportunity to see it!


    Laura 
    11/30/05 at 06:24 AM

    Comments:

    Sue

    thank you for infos about SNow cake.

    the link on the right doesn't work, what was it?


    Inbredwaffle 
    11/30/05 at 05:55 AM

    Comments:

    If I had any sort of memory(and wasn't so sick!lol I can't talk right now so the smilies are great!) I would list names but a huge Thank You! Too all of you!...and a big Happy Holidays!!!

     

    Things have gotten a little (lol) "heated" but I give that to the "drought" and the stressfulness (even that word is stressful)of the season! I am sure I am guilty of a bit of fangirly moments but I really take "teh pudge"  like I take the "sad hens" or the 100 other little terms as nothing but a endearment...but I am glad you brought it up Claudia because I think it is hard for us new to this guest book(at least new to posting) to know how the unspoken rules go..I am all for fun but I come hear first because I know you ladies are hawks(maybe...owls) with the News and I know you meaning nothing but well Claudia!

    (I have to say a glass of wine and a tablespoon of cough syrup have left me a little "cheery")


    Elaine 
    11/30/05 at 04:40 AM

    Comments:

    The "what'sonstage" awards are the one "we" nominated MNiRC for, isn't it? Didn't Sue alert us to the nominations page? Well, seems like we have some clout when needed. Some serious voting required in the next 2 months then.

     

    I see "Snowcake" is being sold here,there and everywhere, but has it been bought by a UK or US company, or are we to assume that goes without saying? Or wil Fortissimo actually release it as well as hawk it around?

     

    And last word from me on controversy. Someone said about those posters who pop in and "wag the finger". I guess I'm one. I used to post here a lot - and have been coming here a lot longer than whoever made this comment. But recently, the board has been filling up with "chit chat" and not anything interesting about the OoOA. So I don't feel I need to post as often, and I know several "old" posters who feel the same. It doesn't mean our contributions are any less valued or anything to be ignored. I agree with Emily. This is not my kitchen. Yes, I chat with friends I have made on this board, but I do it "off" through email and such because I know that posting about my current struggles with work or family, or anything not to do with AR will be totally boring to the majority of readers of this board. Please remember that there are many more lurkers than readers!

     

    'nuff said.  Club 

     

     

      


    RickiNicki 
    11/30/05 at 03:23 AM

    What is your location? somewhere

    Comments:
    Thank you Sue for the Snow Cake update! Finally something new! I'm still wondering when it will come out. It usually takes approximately a year, doesn't it?

    Where does the Theatre Awards take place? Where is Planet Holywood?

    Have to rush to work now...



    Dark Mark 
    11/30/05 at 03:16 AM

    What is your location? Los Angeles

    Comments:

    How about Sir Ridley Scott (the director of "Hannibal" and "Gladiator"?) I think he would do a great job on HBP.


    Dark Mark 
    11/30/05 at 02:58 AM

    What is your location? Los Angeles

    Comments:

    Hello,

     

    re "Winter Guest":

     

    This film has a special place in my heart. In 1996, two great lyric poets passed away suddenly: my great favorite Joseph Brodsky at the age of 56 and Krzysztof Kieslowski at the age of 55, both due to a cardiac arrest. Joseph Brodsky was a poet, and Kieslowski was a film-maker who made the "Three Colors" trilogy. When "Winter Guest" came out in 1997, it repaired me to the point where I could resume my own creative projects. I am thankful

     

    If you like films like "Winter Guest", Kieslowski's works are great films to see. The "Three Colors" trilogy films are called "Red", "White", and "Blue". "Blue" is especially good, and very close to "Winter Guest" in content.

     

     

     

     


    Alba 
    11/30/05 at 02:35 AM

    Comments:
    I wonder what Almodóvar would do with HP??? Actually, I'd probably rather not know. *G*

    Sorry, this is a private entry which is only viewable by the guestbook owner.

    [View Entry]

    SevrinaSnape 
    11/30/05 at 02:08 AM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:

    Tim Burton would be as bad as Speilberg imposing their own vision to the HP films - Mike Newell and Alfonso Cuaron set a reasonable template to follow - with any luck we will see another British director in place for the remaining films.

     

    If the stories are even remotely correct that I have read - Speilberg was passed over for one of the first two films as he wanted to change the setting to an American high school and cast Haley Joel Osment as Harry - please let that just be an Urban Legend *cringe*

     


    Satai Delenn 
    11/30/05 at 01:37 AM

    Comments:

    CatsPlay,

     

    On behalf of S.W.A.R.F. we wish to thank you for the link to that Holiday video! Everyone is loving it!

     

     

    Quote:
    Oh, and here`s a good one! There`s a petition for Tim Burton to direct the HBP at
    http://www.petitiononline.com/burton6/petition.html
     

     

    *Sigh* I really hope that he is not chosen to direct HBP! I really dislike his work. I saw the nightmare before christmas. I despised it.

     

    Now, someone I'm hoping will direct at least ONE of the films is Stephen Speilberg (sp? damn). Someone here (I think) mentioned that he should direct one of them and at first I couldn't figure out why. Then last night I watched Young Sherlock Holmes which I'd TIVOed and just watching the opening credits and listening to the opening music, I immediately thought, "YES! He'd be PERFECT to direct one of the remaining movies! NOW I understand what that person was thinking when she suggested him!"


    Laura 
    11/30/05 at 01:32 AM

    Comments:

    Alfan ,you risk someone jumps on your throat because speaking of AR's look!

    I agree with you anyway  


    Alfan 
    11/30/05 at 12:49 AM

    What is your location? Canada

    Comments:

    Ok, thats the last time i work 16 hours (two 8's-nurse shortage) as i had waaaaayyy too much to read to catch up, but i did notice one thing about the pictures that were larger of Alan this past week,,,,,,,is it just me or,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,am i the only one who loves his natural grey color.i  find greying hair on a sexy man, well, sexy. Much better than the half grey half red thing he had going on last year. But then i loved the blonde look too,,,,,,oh wait, now i cant decide, maybe i should go to sleep and think about it. Um, yup. good night.


    Carly Lynda 
    11/30/05 at 12:07 AM

    What is your location? MONTREAL, Canada

    Comments:
    Alan is slated to be at the "WOS Theatregoers' Choice Awards Bash" held today, November 30th, 2005, as reported by "What's on Stage" News:-

    "
    30th November 2005 - What's on Stage News

    WOS Theatregoers' Choice Awards Bash Held Today


    The shortlists for the fifth annual Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers’ Choice Awards, the only major theatre awards wholly voted for by the paying public, are announced today. Following this afternoon’s star-studded launch party, held at Planet Hollywood (See News, 1 Nov 2004 (sic)), the shortlists will be published online here at Whatsonstage.com, with voting for the eventual winners opening from tomorrow, 1 December 2004 (sic).

    Midweek matinees notwithstanding, representatives from many of 2005’s biggest shows will join this afternoon’s celebrations, including Billy Elliot, Mary Poppins, The Big Life, Elmina’s Kitchen, Don Carlos, A Few Good Men, Mary Stuart, Richard II, As You Like It, Shoot the Crow, Glorious!, Some Girl(s), Telstar, Otherwise Engaged, Pillars of the Community, Scrooge, Coram Boy, Death of a Salesman, Tick Tick Boom, Two Thousand Years, My Name Is Rachel Corrie, Henry IV and, just opened last night, Sunday in the Park with George.

    Amongst those individual performers due to attend today’s launch party are: Rob Lowe, Suranne Jones, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Daldry, Sheila Hancock, Haydn Gwynne, Tim Healey, Alan Rickman, Helen McCrory, Anthony Head, Conleth Hill, Lesley Manville, Claire Price, Gary Kemp, Rosemary Ashe, Amanda Drew, Amanda Ryan, Peter Wight, Daniel Evans, Anna-Jane Casey, Charlotte Emmerson, Una Stubbs, Janie Dee, Andrew Scott, Jefferson Mays, Barry Howard, Michael Praed, Rolf Saxon, Clint Dyer, Tameka Empson, Saskia Reeve, Jenny Agutter, Michelle Ryan, Toby Young, Rhashan Stone, Julian Glover, Isla Blair, Charlotte Randle, Daniel Kramer, Earl Carpenter, Clint Dyer, Joseph Millson, Rebecca Johnson, Liza Sadovy, Frances Ruffelle, Giles Terera, Michael O'biora, Graham Bickley, Katherine Kingsley, Jason Pennycooke, Laura Wade, David Eldridge, Simon Stephens, Roger Lloyd Pack, Robert Delamere, Samantha Spiro, Sara Crowe, Scarlet Strallen, Sean Foley, Tamara Harvey, John Gordon Sinclair, Peter Quilter, Lucy Bailey, Ian Gelder, Richard Baron, Sally Ann Triplett, Phelim McDermott and Lee Simpson.

    Each year as part of the Awards event, Whatsonstage.com highlights the work of one outstanding arts-related charity. This year’s adopted charity is Sophie’s Silver Lining Fund, which will be represented at Planet Hollywood by patrons David Haig (who recently completed his run in Mary Poppins) and Jenny Agutter. Also taking part in the awards presentations today at Planet Hollywood will be Rosemary Squire - the new president of the Society of London Theatre and co-founder and executive director of the Ambassador Theatre Group, one of the UK’s largest theatre owners - who will speak about the resilience of the West End post-7 July.

    Voting for the final winners of the 2005/6 Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Awards commences from tomorrow, Thursday 1 December 2005 and continues through December and January with winners announced online simultaneously with the live Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards ceremony – a demonstration of the spectrum of popular and critical opinion – at midday on 31 January 2006. Each week over the next two months, a different awards field will be highlighted on the site.

    Every registered voter will be automatically entered into a prize draw to win a luxury three-day theatre break for two, courtesy of one of our sponsors, Superbreak. What’s more, every voter will also receive a £20 voucher to redeem against any Superbreak purchase on http://www.superbreak.com.

    In addition to Planet Hollywood and Superbreak, the sponsors of this year’s Theatregoers’ Choice Awards are playtext publisher Samuel French, arts marketing solution provider London Calling, and the capital magazine Ms London.
    "



    Here is the link to the actual online article:-

    http://www.whatsonstage.com/dl/page.php?page=greenroom&story=E8821133295846


    Conclusion: As of tomorrow, we may be called upon to vote for MNiRC, its sole star, Megan Dodds, and perhaps even for Alan (as "Director" for MNiRC ... hopefully ???).


    Claudia 
    11/29/05 at 11:42 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Finally...something stirring from the Snow Cake camp! Thanks Sue.  

     

    Susan, thanks for the possible background on the use of Soloman Issacs.  I think we can agree that Private Lives isn't the most politically correct play ever written.  What with all the violence to each other and infidelity, etc.  Noel Coward was a controversial figure back in his day as well as his works, I'm sure.

     

    Vicki, someone posted that little tidbit a while back and I have it in line for the site.  Its cute the way he stands back and looks at Mirren in this clip.  LOL  I apologize to whomever shared it with us originally....please let us know who you are. 

     

    WhoGirl17, that picture was purchased and shared with us by Elaine.  I can really see where the picture might have inspired you to write the paragraph you shared with us.  BTW, its very good. 

     


    WhoGirl17 
    11/29/05 at 11:22 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://www.myspace.com/whogirl17

    Comments:

    Good evening everyone!  I hope every one who celebrated the holiday had a lovely one!  I just have a few little trivial things to say.  First off, because I had some rather unfortunate news this weekend, I've been trying to do something a little extra nice for all the people in my life, so...let me say that I have lurked around a lot of fandoms over the years (I have a lot of loves in my life) and I really do think you ladies are about the most articulate and intelligent bunch I've ever come across.  I think AR would be proud of you/us.  That being said, a few weeks ago someone posted a picture of AR in his dressing room (Arg! So many pages of GB to search through to find correct post!) But anyway, just ahd to thank whoever put that up.  I've had it as my wallpaper ever since!  You see, I'm a writer, and I'm working on a novel at the moment about actors, one of which is a tiny bit based on a certain fella... Here's a little except for your enjoyment :

     

        Someone knocked on the office door and it opened wide.  “Ethan I, oh, I’m sorry, I didn’t realize you were with someone,” said a deep throated man at the door.  Julia starred up at him, wide eyed, her mouth slightly open.  The man was fairly tall and stately with a full head of thick straw coloured hair, which was beginning to go white at the temples.  He quickly ran an enormous hand through it as he smiled slightly at Julia. 

         “Ah, Alex!  Come in, it’s alright, actually, you have impeccable timing,” Ethan exclaimed, standing up and moving to the door.  “Alex, this is Ms. Julia Venice.  She was just reading for me.”  Julia stumbled out of her chair, clutching her script in her hands, still starring at the imposing man.  “Julia, this is Mr. Alexander Stanwick.  He’s one of my co-founders and senior actor of The London Actor’s Rep Theatre.” 

         “Senior actor?  I don’t think I like that title,” Alex sneered at Ethan. 

         Julia made a funny little curtsey and held out her hand.  “I know exactly who you are.  I’m a very great fan of yours,” she stuttered.  Alex nodded politely.

     

    It's coming along rather nicely I think, but as I said above, I just wanted to thank whoever posted that picture.  It had inspired me in ways you cannot fathom Anyway, goonight unto you all.  Keep warm where ever you are!  


    Susan 
    11/29/05 at 10:59 PM

    Comments:
    From chapter 1 of Mark Twain's *The Mysterious Stranger*: "Solomon Isaacs had lent all the money he was willing to put on the house, and gave notice that to-morrow he would foreclose."

    I have no idea if Noel Coward was referring to Twain's particular example of the stereotype of the Jewish money-lender, but the name is Jewish, and it's painful when Amanda and Elyot use it or the abbreviation as they do.  (There's a lot of this sort of unconscious anti-Semitism in things written before about 1960.)  Anyway, A. and E. are very much of their time and class--as the director and cast knew when they decided to retain in the script lines that now raise eyebrows for sexism and racism as well.

    Vicki 
    11/29/05 at 07:17 PM

    What is your location? Los Angeles

    Comments:

    *Heavy Sigh*  I feel like Lupin's full moon boggart after he turned it into a balloon....pffffffffffffffttttttt....

     

    Just when I thought the GB was relaxing a bit and returning to a carefree environment where people can gather, exchange info, and laugh a little...the heavy hand of controversy rears it's ugly head again. 

     

    This is a great place.  What makes it great is it can be BOTH fun and informative at the SAME TIME!!  This shouldn't be a place that is restricted to strictly current project's news nor should it be strictly a silly, fan-girlie fest either.  I think Claudia tries to keep a good balance on both and this is HER guestbook.  When SHE feels it's tipping too far one way or the other she will let it be known. 

     

    I have a difficult time with those who only pop in when there is something negative to contribute and seem to enjoy wagging their cyber fingers at others who unwittingly, but innocently may have crossed a line (kind of like what I'm doing now?)  So, let's just let Claudia handle it from now on and I will vow to keep my mouth shut on this subject from here on out (which I will happily emphasize with a smiley).

     

    Now, that being said, did anyone happen to catch the 101 Crimes of Fashion on E! channel?  Coming in at number 42 was Helen Mirren who wore an elegant black dress to an awards show but was dissed for her feathery hat.  Apparently a fashion no-no.  Well, who was standing behind her looking absolutely gorgeous?  None other than AR himself.  Maybe he presented the award.  Sorry, I can't remember what award it was or if they said the year but I'm guessing that it might have been around the time of Anthony & Cleopatria.  E! seems to rerun these shows a lot, so if they do and someone has a VCR ready, remember it's #42 and maybe Claudia can add it to her TV page. 

     

    I hope all my fellow countrymen had a good holiday.  I had four days of non-stop relatives.  I'm still trying to recover. 

     

    Dee - I got the recipe for Bruleed Mashed Sweet Potatoes from here but I found the original recipe to be a little bland.  For extra flavor, I went a little heavier on the spices and I added 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and some grated orange zest.  Next time I may add a splash of orange juice or maybe even some brandy! *hic*


    sue 
    11/29/05 at 07:06 PM

    Comments:

    And similar from UKFilmCouncil:

     

     

    International Buyers Hot for Snow Cake

    November 02, 2005 - London     

    Several international buyers have already snapped up British director Marc Evans’s latest feature film Snow Cake starring Alan Rickman, Sigourney Weaver and Carrie-Anne Moss.

    The film has already been sold to various territories by Fortissimo Films including:

    DCA in Argentina, Dendy in Australia A Film in Benelux, Imagem in Brazil, Village Roadshow in Greece, United King in Israel, Media Film International in Korea and Thailand, Monolith in Poland, Lusomundo in Portugal, Svensk in Scandinavia and Media in Thailand.

    Snow Cake, produced by Gina Carter and Andrew Eaton at Revolution Films and written by Angela Pell, tells the story of a driver (Rickman) who starts a curious but cathartic friendship with Linda - an eccentric, autistic mother (Weaver) and a passionate affair with her neighbour (Moss) after an accident involving Linda’s daughter. 

    Executive producers are Robert Jones, Michael Winterbottom and Henry Normal.  Fortissimo Films is handling international sales.  The film is funded with the support of £1.1 million of National Lottery money from the UK Film Council’s Premiere Fund.

    For further information contact:

    Shirley Henry
    UK Film Council Communications
    T: +44 (0)20 7861 7901/7508
    E: ress@ukfilmcouncil.org.uk" target=_blank>press@ukfilmcouncil.org.uk
    www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk


    sue 
    11/29/05 at 07:01 PM

    Comments:

    From Fortissimo Films:

     

    FORTISSIMO SELLS NEW TERRITORIES ON UK DRAMA SNOW CAKE


    Fortissimo Films has sold UK feature Snow Cake to several more territories.

    The new deals are with DCA in Argentina, A Film in Benelux, United King in Israel, Media Film International in Korea and Thailand, Monolith in Poland, and Lusomundo in Portugal.

    Marc Evans' dramatic feature, written by Angela Pell, stars Alan Rickman, Sigourney Weaver and Carrie-Anne Moss in a story about an autistic mother who loses her daughter. Gina Carter and Andrew Eaton produced for Revolution Films, with Robert Jones, Michael Winterbottom, and Henry Normal executive producing.


    In previously announced deals during Cannes, Fortissimo sold Snow Cake to Svensk in Scandanavia, Dendy in Australia and New Zealand, Imagem in Brazil and Village Roadshow in Greece.


    The film is partially funded by the UK Film Council's Premiere Fund.



    | By Wendy Mitchell in Santa Monica | 03 November 2005


    Claudia 
    11/29/05 at 06:54 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Oh goodie, Meeressternchen!  My email is above.  I look forward to reading all your thoughts on Alice Trilogy

     

    Dark Mark, its so interesting and different to hear from someone that actually came to admire AR because of the Winter Guest.  Of course I want to see him in front of the camera but I wish he would do more directing.

     

    I don't see the resemblance between AR and the great Sir Peter Ustinov but that's not to say there isn't.    

     

    Here's my "came to admire AR" story.  I had not seen Die Hard but thank heavens my beloved Mother did!  When she and I went to see Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves in the cinema, both of our jaws hit the floor when the Sheriff pulled away that white mask.  My mother said "You do know who that is don't you?"  And of course I had to admit that I didn't.  She told me who he was and then said "You really needed to see Die Hard".  The next thing I saw him in was Truly Madly Deeply and that's when I became a full fledged Rick-nut! 

     


    Meeressternchen 
    11/29/05 at 06:40 PM

    Comments:

    *putting aside all the emotional background that the poor man's belly could cause*

    Claudia, I have finished writing the theatre report of Alice trilogy, if you are still interested (I do not know whether it is of any interest to the ladies here - it is a very critical review and concentrates rather on the theatre aspects), and I have also written the after talk summary along several pics taken (could also provide scans of leaflet pages). If you give me your e-mail addie I will mail as I am unsure how to upload all this coherently to the GB.


    Satai Delenn 
    11/29/05 at 06:33 PM

    Comments:

    Quote:
    Christina  
    Today at 05:19 PM

    What is your location?
    off to bed

    Comments:

    Satai, may I ask what do you study? I know you mentioned statistics a while back.
    In a way I admire your indifference, but that`s not the right word for it. Your attitude I mean. But sadly it`s also a reason on account of which you could be missundesrtood. I`m sure many think this way but just don`t admitt it. But be careful, it could also be considered as "malice". I know this because I used to be this way. I become more flexible with time, when I started realising that life is full of compromises and one has to adapt to every situation.I hope you don`t mind me saying this, I don`t blame you or anyone here, I like you too much to ever say anything like that.

    But look at us, the Hollydays are almost here and what do we do? "Quarreling like an old married couple!" (sorry,I just HAD to use that!It`s one of my favorite lines from PoA) I think everyone understood everyone`s point of view so we really should let this thing go.

     

     

    Christina,

     

    I'm an Anthropology major with a minor in Justice Studies (or I will be hopefully in May). I used to be quiet, complacent, agreeable and cow-tow to the world up until very recently. Not many people noticed me or cared about me. I have very few friends. I have recently come to believe that I just don't care anymore. If people don't want to like me, fine. They don't have to. I know who and what I am. I am kind, gentle, nice, but I'm also, angry, sarcastic and crass at times. Lately the latter half of my personality has come to surface. I'm tired of being quiet and nice. Never got me anywhere. I've decided that I'm going to speak my mind whether or not people agree with me. I'm tired about worrying about everyone else's opinions and bowing down to others for approval. If people want to like me, fine. If not, fine. I'm done keeping quiet when I disagree with things, and I'm done bowing down to the majority when I feel I have something to say. No matter how appropriate or inappropriate it may be to others. I have recently looked at it this way. I don't know what I was put on this earth for, but it wasn't for people to like since very few people do whether I'm nice or not.


    Lucy 
    11/29/05 at 06:29 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:
    Hello, Orinoko!

    I watched Die Hard first when I was in college. I didn't even know who Alan Rickman was back then, but I was thinking of Hans, "He's gorgeous. Why am I thinking this? He's EVIL!" The obsession didn't start until I saw him again as Snape. Watching DH again, I appreciate the performance that much more, and I am no longer wondering why I think such an evil character is so drop-dead gorgeous. It's the actor.

    He's even sexier as Viscomte de Valmont in Les Liaisons Dangereuses, though, I think!

    Orikono 
    11/29/05 at 06:05 PM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:

    Thank you for your warm welcome, Claudia.  I really love all the hard work you have put into this site.  I've learnt a great deal about Alan Rickman.

     

    Reading Dark Mark's comment, I realised I hadn't introduced myself properly either...  I live in London now but I'm Japanese studying in London.

     

    It was around the HP and the philosopher's stone that made me start to wonder who was acting Snape.  He's such an evil character but there was this something that really attracted my attention.  Then, I think it was last year, I rented Die Hard (I had seen it ages ago when I was a kid) just to remind myself the story.  After watching it, I wondered who was playing the role of Hans Grubert.  To my embrassment, for the past 12 or 13 years, I had been thinking that the actor playing Hans was a German actor!  I just wish I had noticed him much earlier...


    Alba 
    11/29/05 at 06:04 PM

    Comments:
    I applaud Claudia et al for saying what I believe others have been thinking. I think it's a telltale sign that we've seen posts today from people who don't post too often, myself included. Like others, I come here to find out what's going in AR's world and enjoy discussions, debates and sometimes silly banter, but all within what I consider to be appropriate information to share in a public forum such as this. It's not a downer or taking away all the fun, just putting it into a different perspective. No finger pointing, no name calling. Just another opinion.

    kathy 
    11/29/05 at 06:02 PM

    Comments:

    May I offer my favorite apology from a Fish Called Wanda by John Cleese....(upside down)

     

     

    I offer a complete and utter retraction. The imputation was totally without basis in fact and was in no way fair comment and was motivated purely by malice, and I deeply regret any distress that my comments may have caused you or your family, and I hereby undertake not to repeat any such slander at any time in the future

     

     

    So may I offer

     

    Wanda

     

    as our word for --lets be friends and get on with the appreciation of the OoOA?

     

    I think he knows we know he is adorable.  I think he likes it that we think he's adorable and he his aware of his own adorableness and can turn it on when he wants to.  It keeps us coming back for more...Huh ? what did I just say??

     


    Dark Mark 
    11/29/05 at 05:40 PM

    What is your location? Los Angeles, California

    Comments:

    Hello All,

     

    all the discussion of the GB etiquette made me feel self-conscious and I realized that even though I dropped in a few times, I have never actually introduced myself properly.

     

    I am from LA. Ironically, I first discovered Mr. Rickman's work as a director of "Winter Guest", and only then I realized that he was a great actor too. When I first saw his pictures, I thought he resembled another actor I love, Sir Peter Ustinov. (let's see if the link works).

     

     


    Dee 
    11/29/05 at 05:39 PM

    Comments:

    Sigh...


    Christina 
    11/29/05 at 05:35 PM

    Comments:
    I did a quick google sreach and all i could come up that seemed somewhat special was a Mark Twain refference, but as MT is really not my field of expertise, I will also wait patiently for an answer. You know what would be really fun? If it was just a random name with no specific relevance!
    CatsPlay 
    11/29/05 at 05:29 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Yes, Christina, you are right.  I looked it up in my Private Lives book and they abbreviated it to "Sollocks" (spelled that way).  I am curious, now, about the significance of the words/name and why Elyot chose them.  I am guessing someone more scholarly than I will chime in with an answer!


    Christina 
    11/29/05 at 05:19 PM

    What is your location? off to bed

    Comments:

    Satai, may I ask what do you study? I know you mentioned statistics a while back.
    In a way I admire your indifference, but that`s not the right word for it. Your attitude I mean. But sadly it`s also a reason on account of which you could be missundesrtood. I`m sure many think this way but just don`t admitt it. But be careful, it could also be considered as "malice". I know this because I used to be this way. I become more flexible with time, when I started realising that life is full of compromises and one has to adapt to every situation.I hope you don`t mind me saying this, I don`t blame you or anyone here, I like you too much to ever say anything like that.

    But look at us, the Hollydays are almost here and what do we do? "Quarreling like an old married couple!" (sorry,I just HAD to use that!It`s one of my favorite lines from PoA) I think everyone understood everyone`s point of view so we really should let this thing go.


    Satai Delenn 
    11/29/05 at 05:04 PM

    Comments:

    Quote:
    Ali-Pat  
    Today at 04:06 PM

    What is your location?
    uhhhh, what?

    What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://home.earthlink.net/~sa.pe/APLhome.html

    Comments:

    My apologies, Satai--don't know where I got the impression you were of Indian origin.  Sorry! 

     

    As for the pudginess on the list of late--of all AR's glorious physical qualities, why focus on that one? 

     

    lol. It's ok Ali-Pat, lol. No offense taken. I am guessing it's because of the prefix in my username that might have given you that indication. It does sound rather Indian doesn't it? lol. Actually it's the title of my favorite character from Babylon 5. The character in question of course being, Delenn. Her full title among her people is/was Satai Delenn.

     

    Christina,

     

    Thanks for the second link. It worked. Those pics were great. Made me smile!

     

     

     

    Now, as for the current "bone of contention". "Teh Pudge" and "Squeee"? Ok, c'mon, these are small things in the world and I think we should focus on more important things. If people want to use these terms to express their feelings and themselves, why is that so bad? Personally, it used to irk me to see "Teh" instead of "The" because I thought it meant people didn't know how to spell. Then I came to understand that it is just a way of specifically expressing the word when in association of something special regarding AR, and I got used to it and it no longer bothers me. In fact, I've been known to use it on occasion. As for "Squee". Well, for me it seems to express something very well and I have no qualms on using it. Just because I use it on occasion to express myself doesn't make me (or anyone else) juvenile for using it. It's just another form of expression.

     

    As for being serious and such? Yeah, ok, lets be serious when we have to be, but let's cut loose a little and have some fun too. The world (and the AR boards, not just here but ANYWHERE) would be a very boring place if everyone is serious all the time. I come here to talk to people and find out more info on my favorite man Alan! I like to see people cutting loose here and having fun. If I wanted seriousness and intellectual talk all the time, I'd sit in my classes 24-7! I like intellectual discussions as much as the next person but my AR obsession is fun and I like having fun with other AR members.

     

    As for offending people? I know I have. I make no apologies for it and I'm sure I'll offend others in the future. Why won't I apologize for it? Because it is part of life. It happens. We can't please everyone all the time and I'm not going to sit around wondering whom I've offended etc. If someone is offended by something I've said in the past or in the future, AND they've come forth and specifically said, "Why did you say that? That is offensive, please don't say that again." I may question them on it, but eventually if it's a valid point, I will apologize to that person and try to correct it from happening again. But someone is going to have to tell me I'm offending them because otherwise I'm not going to worry myself over it. And I'm sure I've just offended someone(s) with what I've just said, but again, that is part of life. No one is going to agree with everyone or what everyone says.


    Christina 
    11/29/05 at 05:04 PM

    Comments:
    Oh I love that part in the play! But then they say that Solomon Isaacs is too long so they transform it into Solocs, or something like that.
    Reedpipe 
    11/29/05 at 05:04 PM

    What is your location? CT

    Comments:
    Beat me to it, CatsPlay! I don't know what it means.
    Reedpipe 
    11/29/05 at 05:03 PM

    What is your location? CT

    Comments:
    Solomon Isaacs!
    CatsPlay 
    11/29/05 at 04:57 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Claudia, I looked it up.  It was "Solomon Isaacs".   What/who does it mean?


    Claudia 
    11/29/05 at 04:54 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

      Sorry, but my mind is on other things and can't remember right now but what was the secret word that Amanda and Elyot had between them?? 

     


    CatsPlay 
    11/29/05 at 04:45 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Claudia,

     

    Maybe we should make up a special word or phrase that we can holler out if we find someone going over the edge, like Elyot and Amanda did in Private Lives?  Then 5 minutes of silence.  No, make that 2 1/2 minutes.

     


    Claudia 
    11/29/05 at 04:37 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    I never ever meant harm to anyone's feelings.  This is just something that has been bugging me a bit and how else can we be aware of other's feelings if we don't try to discuss them openly?

     

    Christina, I agree with you on doing this when it first started but its kind hard to do that when you're just not sure its just a once or twice kind of thing (which is tolerable) or if it will continue on and on. 

     

    Yes, a fair amount of squeeing and fan-girly stuff is welcome here.  How else will we get a laugh around here?  I mean you can only be dead serious for so long. 

     

     

     

     


    Christina 
    11/29/05 at 04:30 PM

    Comments:

    Satai, if this doesn`t work either http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=jophelpsjapan 

    please let me know and I will email them to you. It must be the server, try copying the link and paste it into your adress bar, sometimes that works better.

     

    As it seems this discussion is getting more and more heated, I would like to apologize if I ever made a comment that offended anyone. I will watch my words better in the future and try to be more restrained.

     But I also think this discussion should have taken place when the whole thing began, that way we all could have avoided anyone feeling offended here.


    Susan 
    11/29/05 at 04:19 PM

    Comments:
    I agree with Emily when she says, "I come here to read new stuff about AR and maybe some intelligent discussion. I think people forget that this is a public board and not someone's kitchen."  (There is no way to  refer to "the pudge" respectfully;  it's discussing AR intimately and as an object.)

    Michelle 
    11/29/05 at 04:15 PM

    Comments:

    Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't the term "Teh Pudge" originate over on LiveJournal, with Serpentrix, Mortifyd and a few other users.   All meant in good humour, of course.  I mean; there have been copius amounts of posts all dedicated to 'it'.  Each of them in homage and in no way vicious, etc.

     

    It wasn't coined and pointed out on it's own.  If I remember correctly, it was just another affectionate name given to that part of the body, along with "Teh Hands", "Teh Nose" .... and "Teh Bulge".  *coughs*

     

    Like I said; 'Teh Man' (see what I did there ) has a lot of devoted fans.  None of whom mean him any harm or offense and I'm sure they'd cease all talk of this if they ever, EVER thought he'd be hurt in any way by what they say.


    Christina 
    11/29/05 at 04:12 PM

    Comments:
    That`s just the thing, I don`t think anyone was focusing particulary on that one. May I remind you the hands subject and the hair, the voice and the list could go on. I hope no one is making this thing bigger than it should.
    Ali-Pat 
    11/29/05 at 04:06 PM

    What is your location? uhhhh, what?

    What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://home.earthlink.net/~sa.pe/APLhome.html

    Comments:

    My apologies, Satai--don't know where I got the impression you were of Indian origin.  Sorry! 

     

    As for the pudginess on the list of late--of all AR's glorious physical qualities, why focus on that one? 


    Christina 
    11/29/05 at 04:06 PM

    Comments:
    Satai, I`m so sorry about the link. But if you want, I could send them to you by email.
    Christina 
    11/29/05 at 04:00 PM

    Comments:
    It seems we have reached another touchy subject.

    IMHO, I think we have proven to be a very different fan-base by now. We can talk about literature and theatre for days but I think there are times we could all use a good gag. I think Red Tango`s site, for example, is the living proof for that.
    Of course, when we see a movie or a play we comment on how wonderful he acted(or not, though I think that is highly unlikely to happen),the manner in wich he choose to portray his character and endless other subjects. But when we see a new picture I think it`s impossible not to focus on his physical qualities.Remember that when Peekabooh returned from London everyone was just craving for details like "was his elbow soft or how did he smell like?" Let`s face it, he is a brilliant actor and I`m sure that`s what everybody apreciates first, but I don`t think this GB would exist if we didn`t feel he is a very handsome man as well. You have to take the full picture. And I don`t find anything wrong with having a few laughs or hinting at situations like "the coffee table". I think it`s all part of the charm here.

    But I understand your concern, Claudia, as well. In return I would just like to suggest that if anyone should feel annoyed by any comment, than I find it only proper for that person to state here and now "I found your comment rather cheeky or innapropriate". And I`m sure we could reach an agreement. I say deal with the cards on the table. We should be honest to each other, without holding grudges of course and speak plainly.
    And I`m sure everyone who has been here long enough will know that no one speaks about "teh pudge" or whatever in a disrespectful manner.But if that happens, I am sure everyone who commented on this particular matter will present their apologies(myself included, of course).

    And now, returning to other pressing matters : On the IMDB page of OoTP it says that only the trio and Jason Isaacs signed for sure. (I can`t remember if it said about Gambon as well) What about the others????????

    Oh, and here`s a good one! There`s a petition for Tim Burton to direct the HBP at
    http://www.petitiononline.com/burton6/petition.html
    Now that`s not exactly my "cuppa tea" as Claudia stated earlier.(And no, I wouldn`t send a gift to my favorite actor either. But I think Dee`s work is very different and don`t see how can anyone not apreciate it. Keep up the good work Dee!)
    CatsPlay 
    11/29/05 at 03:52 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    I'd just like to make an honest comment.  I think it can be difficult, uponing joining in to a new community/message board such as this one, for a new person to get an in-depth feel for the 'lay of the land' and the 'unwritten' standards that may already be in place within the community.  Being relatively new, I've come to realize that considering these factors is important to fitting in and not offending others.  I understand that the board leader and members are comfortable with a certain 'tone', and respect that completely.

     

    I know that I am guilty of frequently trying to 'be funny' or drooling, but personally, I try to balance that by also contributing more serious or insightful information on an equal basis.   I'm sure we all have nothing but absolute respect for AR and his work.  But the truth of the matter is, part of his persona and his public image is also his look, and I find it difficult not to comment on that from time to time.

     

    I will continue to try and be conscious of these factors.  I think Claudia does a wonderful job of maintaining balance.


    Claudia 
    11/29/05 at 03:52 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Laura, Emily didn't call anyone stupid. She was calling the phrases "teh pudge" and "squeeing" stupid. 

     


    Laura 
    11/29/05 at 03:48 PM

    Comments:

    it's incredible to ask respect for who's not reading and not having respetc for who is reading and writing daily.

    sorry, but it is offensive


    Laura 
    11/29/05 at 03:46 PM

    Comments:

    calling stupid people here  is offensive Emily.

    no one called you any bad word

    You feel better than others.

    good for you


    barbara 
    11/29/05 at 03:38 PM

    What is your location? NZ

    Comments:

    I'm with Claudia with this one. The harping on about AR's body is a bit too fan-girly some times. Don't think we'd like it if a lot of men drooled over say, Judi Dench's boobs on a GB equivalent. My two pence.


    Emily 
    11/29/05 at 03:35 PM

    Comments:

    I'm with you on "teh pudge", Claudia. This phrase and "squee" makes me want to puke (sorry, hope nobody's eating) when I read them. They are just stupid, IMHO. I think actually the "hip" misspelling of "the" is what irritates me more than "pudge". And "squee" just makes me cringe. I like AR, but I don't need to drool about him and act like a 12 year old.  And I dont come here for chummy chatter, I come here to read new stuff about AR and maybe some intelligent discussion. I think people forget that this is a public board and not someone's kitchen. Private Live Journal communities or Yahoo groups are the place to talk about deeply personal matters like marriages and weight issues. That way, you know exactly who is reading you, and you would know that everyone is coming to the group looking for the same thing.  Would people post their phone numbers or ATM codes on this site?  No, of course not. So why discuss personal lives out in the open? 

     

     


    Claudia 
    11/29/05 at 03:35 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    According to Dictionary.com:


    pudge
    The barn owl; -- called also pudge, and pudge owl. [Prov. Eng.]

    pudge

    n : a short fat person

     

    I always thought that the reference to "teh pudge" was meant to refer to the midsection or gut.  Maybe I've been wrong on the meaning all along.  But either way...its not flattering. 

     

    On the other hand, and I am very very guilty of this, I think he would have the same reaction to all my squeeing and "bouncy tube top blonde" happiness when I see a new picture of him.  So that might be nerve racking for others. 

     

    I suppose it is true...you really can't please everyone all of the time. 

     

       

     

     


    Satai Delenn 
    11/29/05 at 03:31 PM

    Comments:

    Quote:
    Christina  
    Today at 10:50 AM

    Comments:
    Ho Ho Ho, my merry ladies!
    Just pulled myself up from the floor after falling off the chair watching the video that Catsplay posted. As Ron would say...WICKED!
    Well I`m free at last, my troublesome nephew is gone and now finnaly I can study for my driver`s license. This, of course, if I cut back on "AR searching" but seriously, how can one do that with all of the new goodies that pop up here every day?! This is really frustrating!
    Thea, it`s ok, how could I be upset? I`ll respond as soon as I can, tomorrow we`re celebrating St. Andrew here (it`s a sort of Orthodox Halloweeen) and I have to organise a party (what am I here???) and the day after tomorrow we`re celebrating our National Day so I`ll be pretty hooked.
    Satai, I found this on my daily "HP walk" and instantaneous thought of you! These are some pics with the Phelps twins at the Japanese premiere. Hope the link works.
    http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/MTarchives/008070.php

    Any news on Nobel Son or Snow Cake? I haven`t found anything lately

     

    Christina, thanks for the link, but I got an error message when I clicked on it.

     

    Incidentally, when I went to class today, one of my classmates told me that she saw me on TV on the news the night of the midnight premiere and that I looked all "giggly and happy", lol. Well, yeah, lol. I met the Twins! Of course I was "giggly and happy"! And if it'd been our dear Alan, I would have been, "giggly and happy" followed by passed out at Teh Man's feet!!!! lol.


    sue 
    11/29/05 at 03:29 PM

    Comments:

    Quote:

    Elaine, 

     this word "pudge" could have another meaning or sense?

     

    Pudge basically means getting fat. Whilst obviously meant lightheartedly some people may or may not find this offensive.


    Satai Delenn 
    11/29/05 at 03:28 PM

    Comments:

    Quote:
    Ali-Pat  
    Today at 09:28 AM

    What is your location?
    attempting to actually do what I am paid for but not succeeding

    What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://home.earthlink.net/~sa.pe/APLhome.html

    Comments:

    Chicken Tikka Masala!  There was just a lengthy discussion of this dish on one of my librarian mailing lists.  What a co-incidence!  Seems to be some sort of chicken cutlet covered with a gravy seasoned with garam masala (a mixture of cinnamon, cumin, coriander, cardamom, cloves, mace, and black pepper).  It is an Indian dish--pehaps Satai can tell us more?

     

    Claudia, thanks for mopping up after me. 

     

    Ummm..... I'm flattered that you would think I have knowledge in this area, but I'm not Indian/Hindu. I have no knowledge of this dish. I'm just a measley Anthropology student, lol. Sounds like a good dish though!


    Laura 
    11/29/05 at 03:18 PM

    Comments:

    Elaine, 

     this word "pudge" could have another meaning or sense?

    May I ask for the ..mmm.....original word or the correct one ?

    I see everyone understands it, so I believed it was my dictionary's fault because old ://

    I agree , Claudia, that if I was AR, I would not take it too well about people talking always of my look but how many men can say: hey, all these people like me for how I am? And even "faults"(at someone else's eyes, maybe!) are what everybody like more and more because he's so true and not a plastic man? He can really be proud of his work because we all like him for how he works and watching and watching we noticed also that he's a nice man


    Elaine 
    11/29/05 at 03:06 PM

    Comments:

    Hooray! AR is back on these shores!!

     

    I can see Claudia's point. This is a public board, remember. Yeah, it's fine to chat and have a laugh "on the sofa" as it were, but we're not sitting on a sofa or all meeting up in a cafe. This is a board for AR fans to talk about AR. It may be okay in the US but constant use of words like "pudge" are quite offensive to some people. It's not always easy to work out what is meant as "a laugh" or "friendly banter" or if it's more than that. I hold up my hand becuse I am guilty, too, but it is getting a bit overworked now and if AR did read this, he may wonder if we really are the sort of fans he wants.

     

    And Chicken Tikka Masla is a curry ( I like it described as a Cutlet with gravy!). Curry is a wonderful institution in this country, and CTM is one of the nicest (IMHO) (followed closely by Kashmiri Chicken and a nice Thai Red Curry...yum!) Don't forget the pilau rice, mango chutney, Nan bread, onion bhajees, sag aloo, and Bombay potatoes! Hungry 


    Claudia 
    11/29/05 at 02:59 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Ohhh nooo Laura.  I'm not irritated with any one person at all.  And I don't want to be a downer for anyone.   

     

    I think what makes me the most nervous is that when I read stuff like this about anyone (its not just AR), I try to put myself in that person's place.  And I know that "teh pudge" and "panda" talk are meant in good fun and is not meant to hurt anyone's feelings at all.  Also, I "feel" (for I certainly don't know him) that AR has a very good sense of humor but to see the chatter about these things over and over again after the emergence of each new picture...its just puzzling for me to see the humor in it time and time again. 

       


    Laura 
    11/29/05 at 02:45 PM

    Comments:

    Claudia, I hope I won't make you more nervous than you are but I believe it's just a chatty talk, in the best meaning possible.

    For how I feel it it's a talk between friends: when you watch a movie you speak about acting or story, when you listen aun audio file you discuss the voice and the sound, when you see a photo you commenth the look: hair, face, body....it can be childish or silly, I can't say it's the most mature thing to do but it's how we would talk by meeting in person. And when there is stuff to talk about it's cool...when there is not friends don't stop to talk, maybe the focus moves to other sides. And why not since it can give a smile without hurting anyone? After all no one is criticizing saying something ugly or bad...it's always the nicest way possible. Am I wrong? Forgive me if I irritate you or others, I hope not, it's just my point of view. I understand that everyone can read the GB but we're not paid to do serious and heavy posts and life is already heavy enough. AR makes a job that  is entertaining and that allows to fly with our mind from daily thoughts...why turning all back to heavy?

    my apology if I wrote something annoying.

    I'm for peace, nice company, smiles, talks etc.

    {{ }}


    Claudia 
    11/29/05 at 02:25 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Oh and thank you Dee for cleaning off the watermark!  You guys are so darn good and quick! 

     

    I think he looks great and I just don't understand why he seems to be ducking away from photographers these days! 

     

    Gifts to The Man.  Although I feel like I am a giving person...I just don't feel "it" to send anything (gift or letter) to AR or any other celebrity.  Of course, this does not make it wrong for anyone else to send him gifts.  Its just not for me...its not my "cuppa tea".  There are lots of fans and groups out there that have months long planning towards gifts for his Christmas and birthday.  Some gifts make better sense than others, I'm afraid.     

     

    Dee, I think a booklet of your ARt would be a great idea.  However, don't expect him to have it on his coffee-table.    I've always enjoyed your ARt and have even found it educational too....yes...educational! 

     

    "Teh pudge"  To be perfectly honest with yall....I haven't the slightest clue as to where this phrase came from but its certainly a popular one for some.  I know how grouchy this is going to sound but I just can't help myself today and I hope yall will forgive me (maybe its because its my first day back at work...YUK!)  But why do we always feel the need to use that phrase....or even talk about it any time a new AR picture makes its way to us?  I don't know about yall, but since this board is such an open forum unlike that LiveJournals or .php boards, maybe I'm just getting paranoid about it.  I really am curious about this why all "teh pudge" focus.

       

     

     

         

     

     


    Claudia 
    11/29/05 at 01:53 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

     

    A huge welcome to Orikona!  I'm so sorry I didn't do this earlier!  We're a great group and I hope you will join us as often as you can.

     

    Lex, no problem and what a neat idea. 

     

    Wooo hoooo Sue and Lurking Pal!  Thank you sooo much for the new pic in larger version!

     


    Christina 
    11/29/05 at 01:35 PM

    Comments:
    me again, just wanted to say: Dee and Kathy, I read your latest posts on the HP spoilers forum and had something to add.
    Christina 
    11/29/05 at 01:06 PM

    What is your location? *banging head on desk from laughter*

    Comments:

    "a nice healthy soft one" !!!   I just love the way everyonetalks about it (teh pudge) here, like it`s his baby or something! Oh now that just made my day! good one, Laura!


    Laura 
    11/29/05 at 12:58 PM

    Comments:

    the pudge gone?

    I see a nice healthy soft one!


    CatsPlay 
    11/29/05 at 12:58 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Claudia, can you do me a quick favor and check your email as soon as you can, thanks (unrelated topic)!

     

    Christina -- I bet that was my subconscience (sp?) speaking as I definitely did not realize 'what I had said' until I re-read my post!


    Christina 
    11/29/05 at 12:51 PM

    Comments:

    Yes, Catsplay, the subconscient talks for you! Coffee table, ha? Aren`t we stylish?!


    CatsPlay 
    11/29/05 at 12:45 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    I agree, he looks very trim there.  Yes, Christina, yay for FOOFY hair!!    Still laughing about that coffee table thing...   :-)


    Christina 
    11/29/05 at 12:40 PM

    Comments:

    And a million thanks to your lurking pall as well!


    Christina 
    11/29/05 at 12:38 PM

    Comments:

    Forgot to thank Santa Sue for the fabulous photo! Hugs and SQUEEEEEs down your way!

    Oh noooooo!!!! Teh pudge is gone!!!! Or is it only my impression? He looks great! (fuffy too! )


    Dee 
    11/29/05 at 12:37 PM

    Comments:

    *snort* on the coffeetable!! I caught that immediately!! From your mouth to God's ear..!


    Laura 
    11/29/05 at 12:35 PM

    What is your location? Italy

    Comments:

    thank you for the larger photo, Sue and lurking pal

    and thank you Christine for the other pics!


    Dee 
    11/29/05 at 12:34 PM

    Comments:

    Thanks Sue!!! squeeeeeee!

    Very cool tucked-in shirt, a glimpse of teh hands, great hair...and look at that sunset in the background! I still thinks he looks a bit strained...but it's so good to see him! I've missed teh fellow!

     


     

     


    Christina 
    11/29/05 at 12:33 PM

    Comments:

    Dee - what do you mean, you`re still thinking about it? Girl, I thought I knew you better! You go grab those magnificent paintings and send them to teh man right away! Don`t dissapoint me! Just kidding of course, it`s your decision but I think it would be a very nice gesture because we`re not talking about some sick teen fan -fic! these are high class works of art! Not to mention they`re funny as well! I say go for it!

    (as long as you`re not planning to put him in some Degas painting wearing a tu tu!!!   that`s for our eyes only!


    CatsPlay 
    11/29/05 at 12:31 PM

    Comments:

    Oh, brother.  Just realized this could be interpreted the 'wrong(?)' way......

    Quote:
     

    "you'd have a better chance ending up on his coffee table going that route..."

     

    Dee, do you want to end up on his coffee table or not...??!!


    CatsPlay 
    11/29/05 at 12:27 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Dee,

     

    Honestly, I don't think that comes across as obsessed.  I think it comes across as extremely thoughtful.  You'll have a better chance ending up on his coffee table going that route.  Go for it!

     

    YES -- thank you Sue for the pic!!!!  I don't think he looks tired there at all, I think he looks faboo!  The hair is especially luscious!  Although if he really was in Bergdorfs in NYC just a few days ago, then he possibly is tired.


    Sue 
    11/29/05 at 12:17 PM

    Comments:

    The ES Theatre Awards Pic courtesy of a lurking pal!!


    Dee 
    11/29/05 at 12:13 PM

    Comments:

    CatsPlay - I knew someone suggested it, I just couldn't remember who! Thanks! I have the equipment to make my own book, but...IF I send them, I don't think I'd want to go that far. A "real" book might come across a bit over-the-top obscessed. Perhaps just a simple, yellow envelope...*covered with wet kisses and tear-stains, phone numbers, home address, indecent proposals, naked self portraits, smears of buttertarts and all my undying love...and...*snort*just teasing*

     

    Christine - ahh yes...Snape art can make you blush, can't it? I confess that I didn't even know what the word "slash" meant until a Goggle Search for Snape! What can I say...I lead a sheltered life! But I'm talking about the photo manipulations I make that puts AR into famous paintings: Chagal, Monet, Tissott... I thought it might make him laugh...or cringe! Just can't decide if it's a good idea...don't want to be embarrassed (or arrested)!


    Christina 
    11/29/05 at 11:55 AM

    Comments:

    Hey, I found these in the Mugglenet archive and thought not everyone here had the chance to see them. If they`re old news, sorry. They`re from the PoA premiere.

     

     

     

    Oh, the good old panda days.... he he he!

    Oh and dee - I don`t think sending Snape drawings would be such a good ideea, I mean, if you search Snape on google you`ll most prabably be sick by the end of your tour. "Kinky" doesn`t even begin to describe it! LOL! But maybe some ahem...innocent drawings of teh man would be quite a good ideea!


    CatsPlay 
    11/29/05 at 11:50 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Dee,

     

    I suggested awhile back, maybe you missed it, that you have a custom book made of your ARtwork and send it to him!  I can't imagine that he wouldn't think it was absolutely wonderful!  Here is a company that will print a 'real book'

     

    http://www.mypublisher.com/default.php

     

     


    Dee 
    11/29/05 at 11:34 AM

    Comments:

    Ali Pat - Do you mean there is no audio copy of Billy & Me out there anywhere? That would be a horrible shame!

     

    Evening standard award photo - Gee...no other photo of him? That's disappointing. I wanted to see that tucked-in shirt a little closer. It looked like the teh pudge was gone! But...am I the only one who thought his face looked a bit strained/pinched? Like, perhaps, he was extremely tired? Could be wrong -- hard to tell on a 1-inch shot...

     

    Just out of curiousity: Several folks out there create AR/or Snape drawings, manips, ect. Has anyone ever sent their creations to AR? I wondered if he'd get a kick out of my Famous ARt (he was an art major and might find them really funny) or, if he'd think I was a complete nutcase (prompting a restraining order and severe adversion to art museums). Any idea or opinions?

     

    Our library's German Christmas is this Saturday. A giant thanks to Hikity and Chalebh for all their wonderful party suggestions and encouragement! *big hugs*  Danke! Sie sind das größte!! (Hope I said that right and didn't just curse colorfully!)

     

    Okay...OT...After that last comment I just had to know! And yes...Babel Fish does translate cursing!! I now know how to say, "Bumsen Sie mich seitlich!"  ("*uck* me sideways!"!!!!) egads! That may really come in handy on Saturday! *snort*


    Lex 
    11/29/05 at 11:20 AM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:
    Good afternoon everyone

    Since the Make Poverty History button is put on this site it will come as no surprise to you  when I beg you all to consider taking action for:


    http://www.actionaidspace.org/campaigns/EYESITE.htm

    I myself am a stout Make Poverty History supporter since quite a few years now and will not be able to thank you enough should you consider to do your bit on yet another brilliant action like this.

    *- sent them my eyes already *


    Claudia, I hope it is o.k. for me to post this here. I thought it'll be fine with you seeing the banner on your site.

    With all best wishes

    Lex


    Christina 
    11/29/05 at 10:50 AM

    Comments:
    Ho Ho Ho, my merry ladies!
    Just pulled myself up from the floor after falling off the chair watching the video that Catsplay posted. As Ron would say...WICKED!
    Well I`m free at last, my troublesome nephew is gone and now finnaly I can study for my driver`s license. This, of course, if I cut back on "AR searching" but seriously, how can one do that with all of the new goodies that pop up here every day?! This is really frustrating!
    Thea, it`s ok, how could I be upset? I`ll respond as soon as I can, tomorrow we`re celebrating St. Andrew here (it`s a sort of Orthodox Halloweeen) and I have to organise a party (what am I here???) and the day after tomorrow we`re celebrating our National Day so I`ll be pretty hooked.
    Satai, I found this on my daily "HP walk" and instantaneous thought of you! These are some pics with the Phelps twins at the Japanese premiere. Hope the link works.
    http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/MTarchives/008070.php

    Any news on Nobel Son or Snow Cake? I haven`t found anything lately.

    CatPlay 
    11/29/05 at 10:00 AM

    Comments:

    Claudia,

    After I posted it I looked at the date on his page and realized it was old, but I think it will still be enjoyed!


    Claudia 
    11/29/05 at 09:47 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Ohh CatsPlay, Emmy's Christmas is becoming a tradition among Rickmaniacs!  Perfect timing to post the link.  I still think Emmy's brother really had to think a lot of his sister to take the time and effort to make that for her. 

     

     


    CatsPlay 
    11/29/05 at 09:44 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    I really want to obtain a copy of this book with one of my favorite AR photos,

     

    Book details

    http://www.andreasneubauer.com/books/index.html

     

    Photo details

    http://www.andreasneubauer.com/books/book-neubauer/spread-05.html

     

    But the book can only be shipped to within Germany (confirmed back with an email from Neubauer himself).  See order page

     

    http://www.andreasneubauer.com/book-order.html

     

    I know this is asking a lot, but if there is anyone in Germany willing to help me obtain a copy of this book, please contact me via the email link.  Thanks!

     

     


    Ali-Pat 
    11/29/05 at 09:28 AM

    What is your location? attempting to actually do what I am paid for but not succeeding

    What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://home.earthlink.net/~sa.pe/APLhome.html

    Comments:

    Chicken Tikka Masala!  There was just a lengthy discussion of this dish on one of my librarian mailing lists.  What a co-incidence!  Seems to be some sort of chicken cutlet covered with a gravy seasoned with garam masala (a mixture of cinnamon, cumin, coriander, cardamom, cloves, mace, and black pepper).  It is an Indian dish--pehaps Satai can tell us more?

     

    Claudia, thanks for mopping up after me. 


    CatsPlay 
    11/29/05 at 09:03 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    I came across this this morning.  It is pretty silly, but couldn't resist posting it.  Click on the 'watch this movie' link.  Be sure and watch to the end (just a minute or so)!

     

    http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/207627


    Claudia 
    11/29/05 at 08:54 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    AR's watch went for a whooping £465.05 (approx $800.86)!  Notice the "similar items" eBay has listed above the auction!  I don't think sooooo!  *snort*


    Claudia 
    11/29/05 at 08:46 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    AR and Obadiah Slope are mentioned in this Guardian article. 

     

    Ooh vicar! 

     


    Claudia 
    11/29/05 at 08:45 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Oops, and I fixed your link, Ali-Pat!  Can't have that url splashed around here enough! 

     


    Claudia 
    11/29/05 at 08:44 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Phew!  AR must be avoiding the cameras like the plague these days.  I've checked all the image sites I have bookmarked and not another image of him from yesterday has popped up! 

     

    I just adore Anthony Minghella's writing!  And although I wish he had talked more of AR in the TMD commentary, I still enjoyed it very much.  I think there had to be some sort of crush on Juliet at some point but AM makes it very clear in his commentary that he loves his wife. 

     

     


    CatsPlay 
    11/29/05 at 08:08 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Ali-Pat,

     

    Yes, I am seeing recurring themes even in the couple of Minghella plays within this book.  In more than one play, the characters order the same "chicken tiki something" dish!


    Ali-Pat 
    11/29/05 at 07:28 AM

    What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://home.earthlink.net/~sa.pe/APLhome.html

    Comments:

    Oops twice--forgot to provide my email and typed out my website address wrong.  I'm leaving now...


    Ali-Pat 
    11/29/05 at 07:26 AM

    What is your location? in my cups (coffee cups, that is)

    What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://home.earthlink.net/~sa.pe/APLhome.html

    Comments:

    Dee, all I can tell you about Billy and Me is that it was originally a BBC radio production.  Having read the script, I can tell you that a recording of AR playing all those characters would be a real find!  You can find the script in More Barnes People/The Spirit of Man, two volumes published as one by Methuen in 1990.  This is kind of hard to find, so let me know if I can help you out.

     

    CatsPlay--I love reading Minghella's work also!  For one thing, reading a variety of his plays helps you to understand some of his more enigmatic films.  There is one play (title of which escapes me right now) that has a scene where a man is caught in a discussion between his wife and his mistress that is clearly borrowed from Beckett's Play

     

    Oh, and it was me who brought up the whole Juliet Worship thing.

     

    Spreading a little cheer here... 


    SeverinaSnape 
    11/29/05 at 02:11 AM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:

    Yahoo finally got the RIGHT clip loaded about Billy Elliott winning at the ES awards yesterday. While the clip is focused on Elton John - there is a shot that spans the room the event was held in at the Savoy (actually quite strange all things considering) and EJ talks over it - I have tried in vain to see if I could see AR milling about with the other folks - but have to dash now and get ready for work *grumble*


    kathy 
    11/29/05 at 01:04 AM

    Comments:

    Dee--left you a message on HP spoilers forum


    CatsPlay 
    11/28/05 at 10:35 PM

    Comments:

    Sorry, where I said Julia below I obviously meant Juliet!


    CatsPlay 
    11/28/05 at 10:32 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Dee,

    Please share the details on whether there is a Preacher DVD or just VHS, and ordering when you find out.  Thanks!


    CatsPlay 
    11/28/05 at 10:30 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    My evening watching this evening was the directors commentary on TMD.  I know someone here said that Minghella was obsessed with Juliet Stevenson -- and now I know what they meant!  Obsessed isn't the word -- the commentaries were an entire Julia LOVEFEST!  For awhile I wondered if he was even going to mention Alan!  As the film progresed, Minghella did have very positive things to say about Alan.  I found one section very interesting --I transcribed it for you.....

     

    "The odd thing about Alan & Juliet, they'd worked together many, many times, and part of their relationship spills out into the film.  There are actually some shots of them together at Stratford, at the Royal Shakespeare Company that I was actually able to steal & stick up on the walls, chronicling their real history, as opposed to the fictional history.  And, Alan is a very powerful character, a very sort of formidably intelligent man, and you know,  would have been perfectly able to have directed this film himself.  So he was always our boss, really, and alot of the relationship between Juliet and him, is -- he's the boss.  And I believe that comes out in the screen story, as well as in the off-screen story."

    Interesting, huh?  Alan's the boss in his personal relationship with Juliet.  I thought it was so interesting that Minghella acknowledged AR as 'our boss'.

     

    Also, when Minghella was talking about the scene late in the movie where AR & crew are rearranging the room (pulling up rugs, etc), he said that Juliet had put her own touches on the room and that AR himself 'undid' the room for that scene.

     

    BTW, I am reading Minghella Plays: Book 2, which has TMD and 4 or 5 other of his plays in it, and finding the other plays quite enjoyable.  Quick little reads, on contemporary topics.  I might be inclined to read more of his work.

     


    Dee 
    11/28/05 at 10:12 PM

    Comments:

    This may be really old news to everyone but me...

    Can anyone tell me the story behind this? It says it's from a series of short plays by Peter Barnes.

    Quote:
    Alan Rickman in Billy and Me: Billy is a dummy created by Jennings, a ventriloquist who has gone mad and who converses with them as part of his act and of his delusion that they live; partly recognising his condition, Jennings tells Billy, "The fact that you're becoming more independent is a sure sign I'm becoming schizophrenic" but as his madness overcomes his reason, he accepts Billy's order, "Now we've got some practising to do. After all, you may be schizophrenic but you're still a pro."

    Also: I checked out the Phoenix site for The Preacher DVD. It's not listed anymore, so I emailed for info.


    Orikono 
    11/28/05 at 08:01 PM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:

    Looks like it's a woman...with her hands crossed in front of her.  Possibly Rima?


    Dee 
    11/28/05 at 07:46 PM

    Comments:

    Alfan - I was wondering the same thing! Tucked in shirt...! And no tie! Doesn't anyone have an account with Rex Features?


    CatsPlay 
    11/28/05 at 07:27 PM

    Comments:

    Never mind, I don't think that's his hand.  I think that's someone else's hand in front of him.  He looks great, BTW!


    CatsPlay 
    11/28/05 at 07:26 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    I am wondering what he is doing with his left hand in that little pic from the Evening Standard event?  It almost looks as if he may be holding someone's hand?


    Alfan 
    11/28/05 at 06:15 PM

    What is your location? Cold and snowy Canada

    Comments:

    oh, do i see a tucked in shirt?


    RickiNicki 
    11/28/05 at 06:14 PM

    Comments:
    sue, you're absolutely right! I didn't think about it, duh!

    sue 
    11/28/05 at 06:06 PM

    Comments:
    Oh what a shame!! They didn't say it was a lunchtime thing did they? I suppose they do that as everybody has to be onstage in the evening
    RickiNicki 
    11/28/05 at 05:33 PM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:
    CatsPlay, thank!. But I think it's just not my week. It would have been to good to be true to see AR and EJ!

    CatsPlay 
    11/28/05 at 05:26 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Oh no, RickiNicki!  I am sad for you!!!


    RickiNicki 
    11/28/05 at 05:25 PM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:
    And we went to Savoy.... but we thought it would be in the evening... so we were toooooooo late. At least I wanted to see Elton!

    sue 
    11/28/05 at 05:03 PM

    Comments:
    BTW that Yahoo Newsclip is just about Elton John.
    sue 
    11/28/05 at 04:50 PM

    Comments:

    That small pic is from RexFeatures so if anybody has an account they can probably get it bigger.


    kathy 
    11/28/05 at 04:46 PM

    Comments:

    Lex, that's priceless, I laughed out loud at that pic--thanks


    Lex 
    11/28/05 at 04:02 PM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:
    SORRY guys...

    couldn't resist.... the temption ya know! (Felt so bored tonight with hubby away and panky outside- no one to snuggle up with)





    I wish to thank all of you for your interesting, amusing and sometimes cheeky postings on this GB here.
    Claudia is doing a remarkably good job especially with these contests... I am sure we'll have lots of fun and matters for discussions seeing the first pics by the artists who are constantly adding very good pictures, videos and wallpapers up here.

    Have a nice evening all of you and take care of yourselves.

    Tara









    Dee 
    11/28/05 at 03:47 PM

    Comments:

    AR has left the country... I wondered why the sun wasn't shining today... Oh well, I'm really glad he finally got home so he can give Rima a hug, wash out his knickers, celebrate Christmas and get some rest. He's been on the go all year!

     

    wOw...has it really been almost a year since Wawa Canada was the most important place on the planet?!! Where did the year go...

     

    So...any more photos of him yet?!! I tried to enlarge the little one, but it went all glitchy.

     

    Is AR schedule to do any appearances in 2006? I would plan my entire trip around a chance to see him!!

     

    CatsPlay - I think the problem is on my end. It says I need to update Macro Flash -- but my work computer won't let me. Sigh...

     

     


    LISA 
    11/28/05 at 03:31 PM

    What is your location? England

    Comments:

    Oh,how I WISHED  I was there with the great man,but no,I got it from the Evening Standard paper,glad you got a nice picture of the man,can anyone get it blown up?????

    He looks good girls,looks very good....


    CatsPlay 
    11/28/05 at 03:29 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Came across a couple of video clips, via this page (http://toniko.gmxhome.de/clips.htm), have these been seen before??

     

    Private Lives Clip

    http://www.nytimes.com/videopages/2002/05/17/arts/20020519privatelives-video.html

     

    Tony Brunch Interview

    http://toniko.gmxhome.de/Clips/brunch_rickman.ram

     

     


    CatsPlay 
    11/28/05 at 03:14 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Dee, argh, what kind of problem are you having seeing the video on YouTube??

     

    Hey, does anyone have this book by Andreas Neubauer???  I didn't realize this photo was in it!!!  MUST GET!

     

    http://www.andreasneubauer.com/books/book-neubauer/spread-05.html

     

     

     

     

     


    SeverinaSnape 
    11/28/05 at 03:11 PM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:

    There is video from the ES Awards up on BT Yahoo here - but I am having a devil of a time accessing it to see if there is anything of You-Know-Who.........


    SeverinaSnape 
    11/28/05 at 03:01 PM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:

    Tonights Evening Standard indicates that Alan did attend (he is noted as a Star Guest along with others including John Hurt and Patrick Stewart) - MNiRC is not mentioned (I dont think it was even nominated for anything) and definately isnt amongst the winners in the list.

     

    Billy Elliott the musical was the big winner and the Royal Court received a special award "for making and changing theatrical history this last half century"


    CatsPlay 
    11/28/05 at 02:59 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Claudia,

     

    This article provides what it calls a 'full list' of the winners

     

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/4478854.stm


    Claudia 
    11/28/05 at 02:55 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Hmmm, I wonder if MNiRC won anything.  I know...I'm just being impatient in not waiting for the articles to be written. 

     


    Claudia 
    11/28/05 at 02:52 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    YAY Lisa!  Maybe some pics will turn up soon.  Do you mind my asking how you know he was there?  Did you get to see him?

     


    Laura 
    11/28/05 at 02:52 PM

    Comments:
    found only this from the event
    LISA 
    11/28/05 at 02:35 PM

    What is your location? The Great UK

    Comments:

    You my fellow Rickman admirers,our man did attend the Evening Standard Awards,but I can not find a piccie of him,I will try to find one out there in web land.....

    Yay,the great one is back home....


    Laura 
    11/28/05 at 12:54 PM

    Comments:

    thank you Claudia,I can't wait to see the first photos


    Claudia 
    11/28/05 at 12:47 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    I'm sorry, Laura.  That post was in reference to the new contest that was just started.  The link is above, if you want to take a look at it.


    Laura 
    11/28/05 at 12:38 PM

    What is your location? Italy

    Comments:

    I don't understand what you just wrote about the harry potter pics, the dive and walk scene and the love making from AABA:what is the match  between them? Sorry for my stupid questions

    Laura


    Claudia 
    11/28/05 at 12:26 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Oops, I forgot to mention why I made some exclusions. 

     

    Of course excluding "The Dive" and "The Walk" scenes from Dark Harbor are self-explanatory.  And thinking about it...maybe I need to add the love making scenes from AABA too. 

     

    The reason I'm excluding scenes from the Harry Potter films is because we just did a contest featuring Snape.  I hope all you huge Potter fans will understand. 

     

     


    Claudia 
    11/28/05 at 12:15 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Thanks Emily.  There aren't but a handful of pics on the "This is London" article so all I had to go by was the mention.  I totally forgot about this happening last year too.  It seems they could get their press release correct! 

     


    Claudia 
    11/28/05 at 12:13 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    OK calling one and all for the new "An Alan Rickman Christmas/Hanukkah Card Contest". 

     

    Enjoy!!!


    Emily 
    11/28/05 at 12:11 PM

    Comments:

    Claudia, I don't think AR was at the Evening Standard Awards.  He was on the list of celebs that were invited . What happens is that a lot of news agencies are too lazy to bother actually checking to see who did or did not show up when they write the story about the event.  This happened last year with the Evening Standard awards too -- he was on the list of invitees and didn't show, but was listed as being there.

     

    There are a bunch of pics up now on Getty and Wireimage, but he's not in any of them.  Harriet Walter won best actress though!  


    Dee 
    11/28/05 at 12:08 PM

    Comments:

    Augh!! I can't open CatsPlay's video at work either! Maybe I'm doing something wrong. Will keep trying... *sweating*cursing*deperation setting in*

     

    miem 3 - Sounds like our London travel plans/goals are a lot alike...except I'm obviously a lot older than you are because I'm paying my son's student loans! *plucking stray hairs from my chin...* I signed up for a few of the airlines "exclusive offer" notifications - they let me know when there's bargains on trips to London. British Airlines has a Shopping Trip deal going on right now. You might check it out...considering AR's frequent shopping excursions!

     

     

     

     

     

     


    Claudia 
    11/28/05 at 12:04 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

     

    A huge welcome to GDK!!!  I hope you will stay with us and have some fun.  Thank you for the pic.  I don't believe I have it in that size either.

     

     

     


    Claudia 
    11/28/05 at 12:02 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    According to this news alert, AR was at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards this afternoon.  But no pictures....yet.  Just in case the article goes away for free, here is the part about AR. 

     

    The ceremony was hosted by Lady Rothermere, wife of Lord Rothermere, chairman of Daily Mail and General Trust, owner of the Evening Standard. Star guests included Emilia Fox, Alan Rickman, John Hurt, Maureen Lipman, Nicholas Hytner, Michael Frayn, Brenda Blethyn, Rupert Graves, Lesley Manville, Diana Quick, Jonathan Pryce, Timothy West and Patrick Stewart.  

     

     


    CatsPlay 
    11/28/05 at 08:34 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Quote:
    Oh, and here’s one for your random fact collection. Apparently Alan Rickman is quite a fan of roller-coasters. We’re talking big time here. “I love them. I love the fact that every rational thought leaves you, every bit of thinking. For three minutes, it’s just pure sensation.”

     

    Whoa, Satai, yeah, I hadn't really read that quote closely.  As Paris says, "That's HOT!". 


    Sorry, this is a private entry which is only viewable by the guestbook owner.

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    Satai Delenn 
    11/28/05 at 12:28 AM

    Comments:

    Quote:
    Dee  
    Today at 09:59 PM

    Comments:

    I thought this was interesting:

    Excerpt from a chat with Matthew Lewis (Neville) on 1/4/04:

    Question: Matthew, what was it like filming the Boggart scene in POA? Was it funny seeing Alan Rickman dressed in those clothes?

    Answer: You can't imagine how funny it was. Alan Rickman is a really, really nice guy but he's still really, really scary. So to see him dressed like that was hilarious. 

    Has anyone else ever noticed that many people (fans, fellow actors...) describe AR as "scary"? Hmmm... Does anyone have a theory?


    CatsPlay  
    Today at 09:51 PM

    What is your location?
    Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Dee,

     

    Teh Man is so worldly traveled, I can't imagine he hasn't been to Chicago.  But who knows.  Of course he needs to go there soon, I'm thinking, for my big fantasy Oprah HOOKUP!  (for those who are not Oprah-aficianados, this is where Oprah will 'surprise' unsuspecting fans with a visit or some unexpected interaction with their idol - you know, show up at their front door with cameras and flowers, or some other ridiculous, in pajamas and no makeup moment!).  I keep dropping my family hints to write in to Oprah and nominate me, but they just shake their heads.  Besides, AR would never be caught dead doing this, I'm absolutely certain.  (sigh.....listen....do you hear the sound of crumbling dreams.......)

     

    Addressing CatsPlay first....

     

    Oh gods! I would freak out bigtime if Oprah showed up here with Alan! My house is a pit right now and with school and all I'm just not in a frame to get things in order, plus I have repair work that desperately needs to get done, etc. So if they just showed up here and surprised me, I scream, cry hysterically and then probably fall down dead from fright and embarrassment!!!!!

     

     

    Dee,

     

    Like CatsPlay said, I'm guessing it's because he's such an intense actor and he stands his ground if he believes something should go a certain way. While very talented I could see how a director might get slightly annoyed/irritated if he (Alan) stood his ground and said, "No, it should be this way, and if you want me to do it that way, you'll just have to give me a damned good reason!

     

    lol.

     

    And then of course, there's the following quote:

     

    Oh, and here’s one for your random fact collection. Apparently Alan Rickman is quite a fan of roller-coasters. We’re talking big time here. “I love them. I love the fact that every rational thought leaves you, every bit of thinking. For three minutes, it’s just pure sensation.” Oh, to share pure sensation with Alan Rickman.

     

    Ok. You all are going to either roll your eyes at me or start throwing things at me, but I just can't help it...

     

    Not only would I love to go on a roller coaster with him (oh please Alan, please come to Chicago and go to Six Flags Great America with me! We can ride the Eagle and Shockwave, and the Demon and Whizzer, and all the other cool roller coasters they've got! PLEASE!!!!), I would also love to experience "pure sensation" with Teh Man........ any way I could get it!


    miem3 
    11/27/05 at 11:53 PM

    What is your location? Oregon, USA

    Comments:

    Dee-  This will be my first trip to any major...well, anywhere...outside of the US.  I've been to Canada as well (no "tickling" involved, I was with my dad (so, eww)), but that's so close to me I hardly consider it that big of a trip. 

     

    I'm going late June 2006. Probably the 19th-July 3rd.  Money availability providing, of course. There still will be those pesky student loans to pay off.

     

    I've been teeter-tottering between reserving my flight tickets now or waiting until closer to June.  I don't want to be scrambling to get everything together.  I also don't know whether I should do one of those flight+hotel packages or do them separately.  From what I've seen thus far it will probably be cheaper to do them together.

     

    I'm definitely going to hit a play and some galleries.   I've looked at going to the Darwin Museum as well (I'm a science nerd).  Then I'm going to try to get ahold of some Conservation Research contacts at some of their zoos to see if I can talk to some people over there (jobs? *crosses fingers*).  Mostly I'm going to be flying by the seat of my pants and my purse strings, I'm really just excited to absorb the atmosphere over there, people watch (discretely), etc. 


    CatsPlay 
    11/27/05 at 11:21 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

     

    Dee,

     

    Can't wait till you see the video tomorrow!  Don't forget!  Awaiting squeedom!

     


    Dee 
    11/27/05 at 11:15 PM

    Comments:

    CatsPlay - I just loved how excited she was during that student interview!

    Quote:
    Suddenly the light tinkle of the telephone floats softly above the rapture. It’s now 11.20am. Could it be him? Does my hair look alright? Deep breaths now. It’s him. Those mellifluous tones are unmistakable. “Hello, Abi, sorry for the delay. I was actually watching the rugby and, erm, got a little distracted. Great result eh?”
    He got "distracted"! That's sooooo adorable!

    Some of those photos were new to me too! I know we're not suppose to get so hung up on his looks, but it's not just his mouth, eyes nose... (which ARE delicious!). It's his style! egads!

     

    I've GOT to get to bed! Nite!


    CatsPlay 
    11/27/05 at 11:03 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    If this has been seen before, sorry.  From http://movies.about.com/od/imaginaryheroes/a/imaginary121604_4.htm

     

     

    Sigourney Weaver, re: Snow Cake

     

    "What’s next for you?
    Well, I’m doing a wonderful movie, working again with Alan Rickman. We’re doing a movie called “Snowcake,” which is an English script, [an] independent film. Alan plays a guy traveling through the northeast of America and there’s a terrible accident and someone is killed. He comes to my house to tell me about it and, as it turns out, I’m on the spectrum. I have autism and that’s just one of the things about this character. She’s many, many ‘out there’ things, but one of them is she’s OCD and she’s on the spectrum and very up-front about it. He has to spend a number of days with Linda because there’s a wake at her house and, of course, she never lets anyone in her house. She cleans the whole kitchen every time she makes a cup of tea. So she suddenly has 75 people in her house.

    It’s a very unusual, beautifully written script. It’s not about autism per se, but I would say it tries to show you that people with this condition are maybe not that comfortable in our world. But they have worlds of their own which we are not part of, which are amazing. It’s a great story about Alan’s time in this town. He plays a character named Alan, and he has a romance, not with me, and a few other things. But it’s a beautiful, beautiful script by a first time screenwriter and it’s an English production. We’re going to start, hopefully, in January six hours north of Toronto or something really cold. And I can’t wait to work with Alan again. "


    CatsPlay 
    11/27/05 at 10:55 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    oooo, some of these red carpet emmy pics are new, aren't they (snooping around the college interviewer's site)?

     

    http://gentlenoble.95mb.com/live_pictures.htm


    CatsPlay 
    11/27/05 at 10:47 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    And now back to the CatsPlay and Dee hour.....!

     

    Dee, what a great interview, I'd never seen that before!  Lucky girl -- and a student newspaper to boot!

     

    Re: whooppee cushion, I wonder if that is the cause for AR's laughter in the outtakes of that scene?!


    Dee 
    11/27/05 at 10:35 PM

    Comments:

    Here's a few more quotes about AR that I've never read before. (Hope they aren't old news to everyone else!)

     

    Q&A Daniel Radcliffe:
    Question: Have you played any pranks during the filming of POA? Did anyone play a prank on you?
    Answer: During POA Alfonso and Alan Rickman put a whoopee cushion in my sleeping bag in the Great Hall and when I started to move it went off. The scene was a very quiet one so you can imagine the hysteria which took place once everyone heard it.

     

    12-2-03 When Alan heard Bill Nighy's remake of "Love/Christmas is all Around" he said, "I wouldn't be listening to a radio station that played that."

     

    From an interview with Jamie Waylett: "Even the adults are in on the fun. When dressed as Neville’s grandmother for the Boggart scene, Alan Rickman got right into character, calling out, ‘Hello, love!’ to all who passed him in his dress — as did his body double. I was there when he filmed it. It was funny. Hairy legs.”"

     

    And here's an amusing interview from a lucky woman who had a phone interview with teh man! I love this:

    Quote:
    Alan Rickman is in his 50s now and is getting more and more gorgeous by the minute. Following in the footsteps of Tom Jones and Sean Connery, he’ll soon be qualifying for that highly acclaimed title of British sex symbol - though he hasn’t made it just yet. Not quite ready to qualify for an OAP bus pass, he hasn’t had nearly enough knickers thrown at him. He needs a few more scandals to his name and maybe his own production company, not to mention a house in the Caribbean. Of course, he is undeniably charismatic, and has had the ladies swooning for years. With those dark and mysterious eyes and one of the most hypnotic voices in show-business - his languid tones a result of a serendipitous speech impediment no less - Rickman is well on his way.

    http://alanrickmandesire.tripod.com/lust_actually_article.htm


    CatsPlay 
    11/27/05 at 10:09 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Dee,

     

    My theory would be that he comes across as quiet and reserved, and also maybe somewhat 'intense'?  In so many of the director's commentaries, they describe Alan as being relentless about the details, asking questions, probing 'why', and/or making suggestions.  In the commentary of STLM, the director noted that Alan insisted on understanding the logistics of the surgical techniques, and would even get irritated if one of the other actors handed him a scalpel in the wrong (not proper) way.  Others have said (I think relative to HP even), that he stands his ground with directors if he strongly disagrees.  So maybe to a kid like Neville, that package comes across as intimidating?

     

    Personally, having been a shy person all my life, many times my shyness was misinterpreted as stand-offishness or unfriendliness.  To me, it appears that Alan measures his words carefully and listens more than talks.  Perhaps to some extent he is shy?  I don't know.  Just my thoughts.

     


    Dee 
    11/27/05 at 09:59 PM

    Comments:

    I thought this was interesting:

    Excerpt from a chat with Matthew Lewis (Neville) on 1/4/04:

    Question: Matthew, what was it like filming the Boggart scene in POA? Was it funny seeing Alan Rickman dressed in those clothes?

    Answer: You can't imagine how funny it was. Alan Rickman is a really, really nice guy but he's still really, really scary. So to see him dressed like that was hilarious. 

    Has anyone else ever noticed that many people (fans, fellow actors...) describe AR as "scary"? Hmmm... Does anyone have a theory?


    CatsPlay 
    11/27/05 at 09:51 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Dee,

     

    Teh Man is so worldly traveled, I can't imagine he hasn't been to Chicago.  But who knows.  Of course he needs to go there soon, I'm thinking, for my big fantasy Oprah HOOKUP!  (for those who are not Oprah-aficianados, this is where Oprah will 'surprise' unsuspecting fans with a visit or some unexpected interaction with their idol - you know, show up at their front door with cameras and flowers, or some other ridiculous, in pajamas and no makeup moment!).  I keep dropping my family hints to write in to Oprah and nominate me, but they just shake their heads.  Besides, AR would never be caught dead doing this, I'm absolutely certain.  (sigh.....listen....do you hear the sound of crumbling dreams.......)


    Dee 
    11/27/05 at 09:39 PM

    Comments:

    Satai - Huh? You mean Chicago has two baseball teams?! *snort* Just teasing! I'm really not that big of a fan. I just like the ambiance -- the green field so brilliant it hurts your eyes, the cheers of the fans, the hot dogs...! So fun!

     

    I wonder if AR has ever been in Chicago? Probably the closest he's ever gotten was flying over it. Sigh... If he does ever make it, pleeeease send him south when you're done with him! I can promise him buttertarts and rhubarb pie!

     

    CatsPlay - Thank goodness I'm not a stalker! I'm just rabidly focused on teh man! Whew!


    CatsPlay 
    11/27/05 at 09:23 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

     

    Dee,

     

    It's just being 'detail-oriented', that's all .  Here's Alan, coming out of Bergdorfs (sorry, couldn't pass up a valid opp to use baby Alan!). 

     

     


    Satai Delenn 
    11/27/05 at 08:59 PM

    Comments:

    lol. Yeah Dee, I'm in Chicago (I wouldn't have gotten to see the Twins on HP opening weekend if I'd been in Salt Lake, lol) lol. Don't know why you thought I was in Salt Lake, lol. But you said a bad four letter word.......


    You said Cubs....... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

     

    I'm a Sox fan through and through! Have been since I was a kid. What can I say? I'm a South Sider in a North Sider's body!

     

    Gods, what I wouldn't give to have AR here!!!!!!!! Please Alan! Please come to Chicago! You can stay with me! I won't let anyone know you're here! Honest! Hell, why would I say anything? I'd want you all to myself!!!!!!!!!! Might tell people AFTER you left, but no, never while you're here....... lol 


    Dee 
    11/27/05 at 08:51 PM

    Comments:

    Satai - You're in Chicago? Why did I think you were in Salt Lake City? *scratching head and wonder if I'm losing it* I love Chicago! We drive up a couple times a year to cheer on the Cubs, see the latest at the Art Institute, and swing past the Indiana Dunes! It's only about 3 hrs away. I'll help you send AR a telepathy appeal to visit the Windy City! *waves hello*

     

    AR in NYC - Do you think teh man has any idea that his fans like to keep him on radar? Not "stalking"...just eager to hear what he's up to and alert for possible sightings. Hmmm...that's not the definition of stalking, is it?!

     

    I hope those who celebrate Christmas had a wonderful First Sunday of Advent and are heading into the season with happy memories, peaceful thoughts and low-interest credit cards!


    CatsPlay 
    11/27/05 at 08:17 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Quote:

    So...do we believe the blog that AR's in NYC? I wish he was scheduled to do something while he's there so we could make plans to see him!

     

    I dunno.  It was Google Groups, not a blog, but if you read the post I see no reason not to believe the person, I guess.  And pair that with his attendance of the press screening of Brokeback Mountain on 11/21 in NYC (as noted from another semi-reliable sounding blog)....and, that his name didn't appear as a possible attendee on the 2nd version of the newspaper article about those awards in London tomorrow.   My tendency would be to think he's still in NY, or at least was as of yesterday.  If MNiRC really is going to NYC, I would think there would be preparations necessary.  I guess we can narrow it down tomorrow, if he does or doesn't attend the awards.


    Thea 
    11/27/05 at 08:13 PM

    Comments:

    Oh, gosh.  I just realized.  AR may be in New York.  I live just outside of New York.  Hmmm, there are only 8 million people who live in NYC, and only one million in Manhattan.  Think I could find him?


    Thea 
    11/27/05 at 08:07 PM

    Comments:

    Oh, wow.  I am behind.  I haven't watched that one.  Sounds like a doozy!  Thanks.  And I think your right.  I think he's a romantic, too.


    Satai Delenn 
    11/27/05 at 08:06 PM

    Comments:

    Never heard of Bergderf's, but, seeing as I'm from Chicago, that is understandable, lol. Dammit! When will he come to Chicago?! I'd love to see him here! Maybe he'll come here when Marshall Field's dies and becomes (gag!) Macy's! lol. I'm just kidding. I really don't care that Marshall Field's sold out to Macy's. I know lots of people here are upset about it but I never really shop at Field's anyway, so it doesn't matter to me. But I do understand that it's a Chicago pride thing and the thought of New York coming in and taking over is upsetting people, lol.

     

    Anyway,

    Quote:

    Peekabooh  

    Today at 09:54 AM

    Comments:

    Satai Delenn, thanks for your tip but it doesn´t seem to work for me. I have to download additional programms which I´m not intending to do. So I´ll wait patiently till someone shows me the "downloading for dummies" thingy..... HINT HINT

     

    Peekabooh, don't worry. You did nothing wrong. Apparently that trick doesn't work in this case. I hadn't tried to do it when I told you how. NORMALLY that trick will work, but the site (and more specifically, Macromedia) doesn't allow that to occur. So currently you can't download it. Sorry for the misinformation.


    Dee 
    11/27/05 at 08:06 PM

    Comments:

    miem3 - When are you going to London? Is it your first trip? My fantasy of going to London is slowly looking like a real possibility for 2006 (I've never been out of the US - except for that "quick tickle" in Canada! *snort*). I'd be curious to hear how your plans are coming along.

     

    GDK - Thanks for that photo! I've seen it before, but not that big!

     

    So...do we believe the blog that AR's in NYC? I wish he was scheduled to do something while he's there so we could make plans to see him!


    CatsPlay 
    11/27/05 at 07:58 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Something for Rima - so sweet!  I think Teh Guy is a romantic, though.  Listening to the new documentary for When Love Speaks that Claudia put up, he just killed me when he suggested that it (the CD) would make a great 'surprise' gift for someone you love.  Awwwwww!  Then later on he talked about how beautiful the sonnets were, and said something about crying at night on your pillow about them.  Double Awwwwwww!


    Thea 
    11/27/05 at 07:49 PM

    Comments:

    3rd floor women's?  Perhaps something for Rima?  Yes, I would think Bergdorf's would be a zoo this time of year!  But then, given the pictures we've seen, I think teh guy kind of likes to shop!


    CatsPlay 
    11/27/05 at 07:43 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Hi Thea,

     

    thanks re: Dark Diamond video!   The 3rd floor info from below as the MENS portion of the 3rd floor.  There is also WOMENS on the 3rd floor, just Designer Collections.   Maybe doing some holiday shopping?   I bet it was crowded, being the weekend after Thanksgiving!


    Thea 
    11/27/05 at 07:31 PM

    What is your location? NYC area

    Comments:

    I hope he was in contemporary sportswear.  I think he could use some new duds.

     

    I've been so busy lately, I haven't even lurked the past couple of weeks, but I just looked at your video CatsPlay.  Stunning job...hope everyone is well.

     

     


    CatsPlay 
    11/27/05 at 07:24 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    And, for those who simply must be in the know of what exactly IS on the third floor of Bergdorf's

     

    1   Accessories, Dress Shirts and Furnishings, Sportswear, Fragrances, Gifts, Hosiery, Jewelry, Leather Goods, Belts, Made-to-Measure Shirts, Sport Shirts, Sweaters

    2

     

    Classic and International Clothing, Coats, Custom Clothing, Formal Wear and Furnishings, Tailored Sportswear, Weekend Sportswear, Personal Shopping

    3

     

    Designer Collections, Contemporary Sportswear, Bergdorf Goodman Rewards Services, Client Services

     

     

    Restaurant:
    Café 745


    CatsPlay 
    11/27/05 at 07:19 PM

    Comments:
    oops, you need to scroll to the top of that groups post.
    CatsPlay 
    11/27/05 at 07:18 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

     

    Fact or fiction, you decide, but as per this post on Google Groups, we have Alan being sighted in Bergdorf Goodmans, NYC, yesterday.

     

    see short comment here


    GDK 
    11/27/05 at 06:38 PM

    Comments:
    Hi all. I occasionally lurk here in search of Harry Potter or other AR news. I noticed that awhile ago a few of you had posted altered younger pictures of AR to look like a young Snape. I have one I just uploaded to the guest photobucket acct that is a young AR pic that actually looks like a young Snape. No altering done. I copied it off of a Rickman website that now no longer exists http://www.nd.edu something. I hope the owner of that site still has all her photos. They were great! Anyway the pics url is



    http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ARDLHGB2/allenyoung.jpg



    Hope you like it.

    Alfan 
    11/27/05 at 06:33 PM

    What is your location? Canada

    Comments:

    A couple days ago, there were black and white photo's taken of Alan having fun with a chiar during a photo shoot.There were two sets of them, well--there is a third too.


    It looks like he is bowling with the chair in the second one,,,

     

    (pssst, Alan--balls roll much easier)


    Christina 
    11/27/05 at 06:12 PM

    Comments:
    Ok, just downloaded and watched the video updates and have to say I expected nothing else but fabulous and received much more in exchange. Loved the Japanese interview (and the way he just cannot seem to stay still for a moment!) and those deleted scenes from Love Actually.Karen`s bottom remarks and Harry`s answer to them - now that was brilliant!
    Though I`m not sure about the false forehead, I can definetly state that wasn`t a stand-up in the begining of GoF. And when he talks for the first time......*fainting with emotion* I too almost cried at the "cedric moment" (trying to avoid spoilers here, give the girl some credit! ) and surprisingly (as I am not a fan) enjoyed Daniel Radcliffe`s performance very much.
    any word on who will compose the soundtrack for the fifth one? Oh and please! If you here any news on who`s playing Tonks, Bellatrix or Narcissa, please let me know, the suspense is killing me! Thank you! Night!
    Alfan 
    11/27/05 at 05:21 PM

    What is your location? Canada

    Comments:

    I just came back from re-seeing GOF and i observed two things. One is that there is no stand in for Snape in the beginning of the movie, that is him. And second, there is no rubber head gear for Snape, that is him agian, no skull cap-just wig. And third --oh wait, i mean i observed three things--- the third being,wow! are his eyes ever black in this movie.

    I actually caught myself with a little tear in my eye when Cedric was brought back. great movie, i plan to go again on Sat.


    miem3 
    11/27/05 at 03:27 PM

    What is your location? Oregon, USA

    Comments:

    OT: What hotels (or otherwise) would any of you recommend staying at in London?

     

    I've decided to start laying the foundation of my London (England, Britain...I don't know how far I'll be going) trip. 

     

     


    CatsPlay 
    11/27/05 at 02:52 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Claudia,

     

    Just watched the Japanese interview while doing some computer work.  It is truly priceless!!

     

    Dee,

     

    I can't wait to hear how you like the Dark Diamond video.  I watched it on my 8 foot screen today!  OH.  MY.  GOD.  Let's not start THAT craziness again.  I hate to get so impressed with myself but it IS good!! 


    Dee 
    11/27/05 at 02:09 PM

    Comments:

    CatsPlay - I've got to wait until I'm at work tomorrow to see you video...but I can hardly wait! I love Elton John! Thanks for sharing.

     

    Claudia - You are teh best!

     

    SeverinaSnape - Ah, yes...I really regretted losing the nightshirt scene too. But, I can see it in my over-active imagination... sigh...


    SeverinaSnape 
    11/27/05 at 01:20 PM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:

    Evenin' one and all -

     

    Just got back from my first screening of GOF and would have sat through a second if werent for pesky housework *YUCK* - will post some thoughts on GOF once I process the experience lol! Overall - I loved it - could have done with much more Snape - but of course I would say that now wouldnt I!

     

    Sue - its not every day that I manage to get a scoop so I am feeling proud  hearing that from you - especially knowing how diligent you are in seeking out news! But that review had me coughing out my Cheerios this morning when I read it!

     

     


    Christina 
    11/27/05 at 12:56 PM

    Comments:
    Ladies, I am at your feet! Wonderful job! Catsplay, the video is simply marvellous, hopefully it`s not he last one *wink*. Same thing goes for our artsy Dee here, who always founds a way to feast our eyes. And what would we be without our master&commander, Claudia? I can only imagine the effort it takes to maintain and make this place as wonderful as it is.Oh and a million thanks to teh link to that review, I had a good laugh reading it.
    I especially liked the part about Lucius. "Pretty as a flower, with the brain of a twig. Flash that hair! Way to be anonymous, you vain, sexeh thang." But of course nothing can beat the "AR legs" comment! *rotfl*

    Just re-saw GoF with my nephew - pirrate copy as it may be, yes I was robbed but not sorry (ups, if his parents hear about this and the 13 PG rating....I will be hang!). He found it wonderful and really got caught in the action and kept asking me questions for about 2 hours. (he read the books but of course was puzzled about the parts that were left out) And my heart just melted when I heard him complain about Snape being kinda left out. He likes him. "it`s a bad-boy sindrom", as JKR put it. *grin*
    I`m trying to avoid spoilers, but only now I noticed the looks that Snape,Karkaroff and Barty Jr. exchange.I mean yes, I know many things have been left out and I`m ok with that it`s just that I really didn`t feel the "complicity" betwen them. Snape seemed quite distant in fact. oh but I`m saying to much and this isn`t the right place.I apologize to anyone who has not yet seen it.
    I wonder how they will manage the next one, the book being considerably longer than this one.But then again, there was more action in this one, wasn`t it? Enough of my HP rambling.

    I`m off to download the new goodies Santa Claudia brough! Although I should be making dinner, a hungry kid is screaming and raging around here! lol
    Hugs to everyone and nighty night!
    Laura 
    11/27/05 at 11:50 AM

    Comments:

    http://s64.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1USIQTS2J638F38HBPK01UE6XG

     

    first part of the show


    kathy 
    11/27/05 at 11:26 AM

    Comments:

    sorry pressed the wrong button....

     

    what I was saying was, especially since that scene comes up in again in book 6 ('course they couldn't have known that).   I sometimes wonder at the thought processes behind the editing.


    kathy 
    11/27/05 at 11:24 AM

    Comments:

    Claudia, my God girl are you sure you're not a wizard!!!  Thank you for all the new additions to his illustrious site.

     

    Thank you to catsplay and Dee for your wonderful creative efforts also.

     

    Just watched the deleted scene from Philosophers stone and wonder why a lovely and short scene like that would be cut.  especially since that particualr schene would now be


    Elaine 
    11/27/05 at 11:12 AM

    Comments:

    Congratulations on the updates, Claudia. I know how hard you've been working!! Good Job 


    Laura 
    11/27/05 at 10:45 AM

    Comments:

    http://s56.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=030I0UU6FG83K3UXXCK276M84F

     

    shortest part of the MTV show about HP-GoF.

    It's a very large file!

    I'm going to upload now the longer part (always about 100mb,sorry)


    CatsPlay 
    11/27/05 at 10:19 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Hi RickiNicki

     

    Yes, it is from "Songs from the West Coast" (awesome, awesome Elton CD).  Thanks for the video compliments to all.  I am really excited about how it came out!  I want to do some tweaking of it before I share a final version.


    RickiNicki 
    11/27/05 at 10:10 AM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:
    CatsPlay, the video is awesome! Thank you, I also love the music!!! Is it from the "Songs from the west coast" album? This was the last album I bought. I haven't bought the latest one. I prefer the older albums. My favourites are "The One" and "Made in England"!

    RickiNicki 
    11/27/05 at 10:05 AM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:


    Thank you so much, Claudia, for the new updates!! You're the best!!


    Peekabooh 
    11/27/05 at 09:54 AM

    Comments:

    Satai Delenn, thanks for your tip but it doesn´t seem to work for me. I have to download additional programms which I´m not intending to do. So I´ll wait patiently till someone shows me the "downloading for dummies" thingy..... HINT HINT


    Laurie 
    11/27/05 at 09:20 AM

    What is your location? Vermont

    Comments:

    Claudia  !!!  Thanks for those updates. You put so much time, effort and love into this site, Thank You Thank You Thank You

     

    CatsPlay, your music video is awesome as well, thanks so much for creating it!

     

    Dee, as always, your new ARt is wonderful! I'm not allowed to use AR wallpaper at home (husband and 2 sons would not allow it, LOL) but I put them on my computer at work. I'm always changing it because you (and so many others here on the GB) post such wonderful pictures and create such extrordinary wallpapers!

    You all Rock!


    Orikono 
    11/27/05 at 09:15 AM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:

    I just finished watching Winter Guest Japanese press interview - oh, he's Japanese is really cute and very good pronunciation too!  I had absoloutely no problem in understanding him (I'm Japanese currently studying in London)


    Claudia 
    11/27/05 at 08:57 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

     

    Hello Orikono and Private Entry!  Welcome to our group and I hope you'll find us a much fun as I do.  Post as often as you can.

     

    Brilliant video, CatsPlay!  If its under 1GB, YouSendIt will host it for download so everyone can save it. 

     

    "Hoity-toity"!  *snort*  I thought I was the only one that used that phrase, Dee!  Great new ARt! 

     

    Alfan, I'm of the thought that the same lady that was interpreting him for the audience also may have interpreted any questions for him and maybe that part was cut out. 

     

    I did think it was cute at how happy he was at the reaction he got from the audience of his attempt (a good one I might add) at speaking Japanese. 

     

    Thanks for checking the MTV show, Laura.  I also still have the HBO special that has been on several of the HP sites.  If your keen on capturing yours that will be fine. 

     

    Thanks for posting the article from the SF Chronicle, SeverinaSnape!  Its a hoot of a read!

     

     


    Satai Delenn 
    11/27/05 at 08:43 AM

    Comments:

    Quote:
    Peekabooh  
    Today at 07:08 AM

    What is your location?
    the Netherlands

    Comments:
    Claudia, thanks for the updates!

    CatsPlay, I really liked your video. Well done! Do you know how I can download it and save it to my hard drive?

    Dee, I love your new ARt Paper. Thanks for sharing (never knew the painter was  originally Dutch).

     

    Peekabooh,

     

    Just right click on the video and then click on "Save Target As" and then save it to your specified file folder. It SHOULD work.


    sue 
    11/27/05 at 08:37 AM

    Comments:

    SeverinaSnape  - You beat me to that GOF link! Hilarious, I love her Lucius comments too


    Sorry, this is a private entry which is only viewable by the guestbook owner.

     

    Peekabooh 
    11/27/05 at 07:08 AM

    What is your location? the Netherlands

    Comments:
    Claudia, thanks for the updates!

    CatsPlay, I really liked your video. Well done! Do you know how I can download it and save it to my hard drive?

    Dee, I love your new ARt Paper. Thanks for sharing (never knew the painter was  originally Dutch).


    Orikono 
    11/27/05 at 07:02 AM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:

    Oh sorry, silly me, I didn't realise it was up on the film page.

     

    Thanks


    Orikono 
    11/27/05 at 06:49 AM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:

    Hello!  Wow, this is a fantastic GB!!

    I wish I had come across this ages ago...

     

    Alfan, would it be in anyway possible for you to share the Winter Guest press interview video?  I'd been looking for it for a loooong time...


    Bluebeatbabe 
    11/27/05 at 06:00 AM

    What is your location? Sheffield-UK

    Comments:

    Catsplay,

     

    Brilliant, brilliant job on the video... I loved it... and I think Alan Rickman himself would be well pleased with that... Loved the choice of song Dark good looks with an added sparkle... I think you should send Alan a copy of that,,, Dark Diamond indeed, I think his PR Team could utilise that to his advantage.

     

    Thanks for all the effort you put into compiling it. Clapping Hands 


    SeverinaSnape 
    11/27/05 at 05:33 AM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:

    Top O Tha Marnin' to you ladies:

     

    Re: Cristy Nagle - the only thing I managed to find out last night before crashing into a deep slumber is that she seems to be a teacher (art I think) and works for an MI school district heading some programmes. She also appears to post on a Harry Potter site called TheQuidditchPitch.net (there was a post from someone with that name on the home page) - but no art. A home grown talent that is getting decent local exposure perhaps...

     

     

    Second: Please read this review of GOF in the SF Gate - you can tell this lady is one us LOL!!!

     

    http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/11/27/PKGM9DD3UT1.DTL

     

    Her AR Quote:

     

    How do you condense a massive children's tome into a two-hour movie? You cut. A lot. And if you know what you're doing, you make it work. Dude. "Goblet of Fire" director Mike Newell and company know what they're doing. They've compressed J.K. Rowling's rambling narrative into a film with pacing as precise as a metronome. There's bound to be b****ing from people whose favorite scenes got cut -- and I'm willing to bet just about everyone will suffer some pang of loss -- but I, for one, didn't miss Hermione Granger's crusade to free the annoying house elves. Nor did I lament the loss of Harry's bumbling relatives, the Dursleys. After a few drinks, I even decided I could survive never seeing Professor Severus Snape gallivant in his gray nightshirt ... although passing up the chance to show Alan Rickman's legs can only be a mistake, man.

     

    CLASSIC!


    Laura 
    11/27/05 at 04:21 AM

    What is your location? Italy

    Comments:

    CLaudia,

    fantastic news, the updates!

     

    I recorded yesterday a special from MTV about Harry POtter GoF, interviews to director, to Harry , Hermione, Ron...I went out for a while so I will check if any Snape appeared...I saw only the scene already seen that was subject of the contest


    Satai Delenn 
    11/27/05 at 04:04 AM

    Comments:

    Quote:
    CatsPlay  
    Today at 03:36 AM

    What is your location?
    Pittsburgh

    Comments:

     

    OK, I finally got my video loaded up to YouTube.  I had to reduce the quality a bit, so I will keep trying to figure a way to get the higher res version uploaded.  I hope you enjoy this as much as I did making it!

     

     

    Let me know how you like it!

     

     

     

     

    Well, I'm not an Elton John fan, so I wasn't crazy about the music, BUT........................

     

     

    I LOVED the video! Awesome job CatsPlay!!!!


    CatsPlay 
    11/27/05 at 03:36 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

     

    OK, I finally got my video loaded up to YouTube.  I had to reduce the quality a bit, so I will keep trying to figure a way to get the higher res version uploaded.  I hope you enjoy this as much as I did making it!

     

     

    Let me know how you like it!


    miem3 
    11/27/05 at 02:47 AM

    What is your location? Oregon, USA

    Comments:

    Thanks Claudia!! So timely, too.

     

    A nice thing about being home from school for Thanksgiving break is that I finally have fast enough internet to download all this clips I lost (and then some! You're newest updates are wonderful and just in time!).

    This time they are going onto cds.


    CatsPlay 
    11/27/05 at 02:33 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    ARHG!  I have my video done and it is fantastic (if I do say so myself), but it is pretty big.  Any other methods for larger files other than YouSendit??

     

     


    Dee 
    11/27/05 at 01:57 AM

    Comments:

    Famous ARt Wallpaper

     

    Hoity-toity Victorians adored Lawrence Alma-Tadema’s images of lovely, semi-nudes languishing against a backdrop of ancient Rome, Greece and Egypt. His romanticized paintings made such a strong impression, years later they actually forged Hollywood’s conception of ancient societies.

    But the Dutch-born painter went a step tooooo far with his painting of a frank, full-frontal nude entitled, “A Sculptor’s Model”. All those open minds suddenly snapped shut. So, the genial and duly chastised Alma-Tadema (who enjoyed a sumptuous life in Regent’s Park, England) returned to the chaste images that made him famous, such as the painting featured here entitled, “Not At Home”. He was knighted in 1899, and received the Order of Merit in 1905.

     

     

    AR’s characters have occasionally popped up unexpectedly (Truly, Madly, Deeply and Dogma), often been unwelcome (The Barchester Chronicles, Sense & Sensibility), and seem to be violently dispatched rather frequently (Rasputin, Quigley Down Under, Robin Hood, Die Hard...). But, tell the truth: If teh man showed up at your door, would you pretend you weren’t home?

    What are my Famous ARt wallpapers? I take my favorite paintings by famous artists and sneak AR onto the canvas. Feel free to use and enjoy -- it's a great way to display our gorgeous AR on your desktop (a plus for office computers) while impressing people with your knowledge of fine art! I was asked once, "Don't you feel guilty changing a famous work of art?" My answer is, nope! Everything looks better with a little AR in it! ENJOY!


    Dee 
    11/27/05 at 01:43 AM

    Comments:

    Alfan - You go ahead and shout! This IS a great site!


    Alfan 
    11/27/05 at 01:35 AM

    What is your location? Canada

    Comments:

    yes its me again. i just finished watching the Winter Guest press interview in Japan.Is it just me or does he look like he understands Japanese as i dont see any ear plug interpreter in his ear.....hmm, must go watch again.


    Alfan 
    11/27/05 at 01:17 AM

    What is your location? Canada

    Comments:

    Ok Dee, just for you.

     

    wellicameacrossthispageloveditandthenwassaddenedwh enit

    wentawaybutnowimhappyitsbackandialsodidntknowabout the

    guestbookbutnowidoandnowihavelotsoffriendsallovert heworl....

     

    whew, that was hard to say all in one breath.


    Dee 
    11/27/05 at 12:57 AM

    Comments:

    alfan - Honey...don't be shy. Tell us exactly how you feel.

     


    Alfan 
    11/27/05 at 12:33 AM

    What is your location? Canada

    Comments:

    Claudia, thank you for the updates.

     

    D***, I LOVE THIS SITE

     

     

    by the way, is there anyone here who doesnt get a smile on thier face when Emma/Karen gives her son a hug and tell him she loves him instead of giving him chit....classic.


    sherry 
    11/26/05 at 11:09 PM

    Comments:

    Well, March 13 to be exact!


    Claudia 
    11/26/05 at 10:53 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    miem3--it has been waaaaay to long!  Missed ya. 

     

    Here's the sound file from the Phill Jupitus show on BBC Radio 6.  This was the day after the 2005 Empire Awards show and correct me if I'm wrong....in May. 

     

    http://s49.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=14D98TVURRSOQ3OSRTEPH11B1Z

     

    I suppose I need to put this on the Audio Page. 

     


    CatsPlay 
    11/26/05 at 10:49 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Wow, can't wait to review your updates Claudia, thank you for all of your hard work!!!

     

    I am so excited -- I am making my first AR music video and it is coming out really good (I think??) !!!  I can't WAIT to share it with you all!!

     

     


    Malysa 
    11/26/05 at 10:29 PM

    What is your location? Texas

    Comments:

    Wow, thanks for Movie Talk, Claudia and Kimberly!


    miem3 
    11/26/05 at 10:21 PM

    What is your location? Oregon, USA

    Comments:

    Hi everyone,

    I know I haven't posted in a loooong while, but I was hoping at least one of you could help me with something...

    A few weeks ago my computer's power supply went *boom* so now I have a new operating system on it and thus lost all my AR video/audio/images that were on the old system.  Naturally, Claudia's wonderful site here has already been an immense help. But I was hoping one of you could point me in the direction of the interview Kevin Smith on a London radio show (with one of the comedians from WKWYL) after the Sony Erickson Awards when he talked about going to the (Waterloo?) bridge with AR and a bunch of other people.

    Perhaps it's on here and I've missed it, there is so much to go through! But any help would be appreciated!

    Thanks!


    Satai Delenn 
    11/26/05 at 09:57 PM

    Comments:

    Christina,

     

    I don't know what free website you were talking about that you were having problems with, but a website you can checkout is Freewebs.

     

    I used to belong to a group that played a lot of online games and they have/had a website hosted by freewebs. It was a pretty good site and you can do a lot of stuff with it. You can also do background music.

     

    Here's the link to the webpage of the group I used to belong to so you can check it out and see if it's a website that could meet your needs.

     

    http://www.freewebs.com/dtarules/

     

    Good luck.


    Dee 
    11/26/05 at 09:06 PM

    Comments:

    Emily - Yeah! Just one more reason for me to love Snape! Surely now Claudia will even start reading the books!

     

    Well...couldn't convince hubby to watch LA, but did talk him into watching Bridget Jones' Diary -- by telling him Hugh Grant gets beat up! Thanks goodness he loved it and even agreed to watch BJ Edge of Reason next weekend! wOw! First it was the HP films...then BJD...at this rate I may get him to LA by Christmas!

     

    I'm not finding anything on the web about this artist. Maybe she's just a hometown girl with a sketch pad...?

     

    Quote:
    WORKS OF CRISTY NAGLE Includes large framed portraits of major characters in J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series; ends Jan. 16; Tibbits Opera House, Coldwater, Mich.; hours, 517-278-6029.


    Claudia 
    11/26/05 at 08:56 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Alfan, your uncanny ability to quote AR is quite amazing!  I only wish my memory was that good. 

     

    I've been promising a site update for what seems like forever...but I've finally got some stuff up.  I still have a lot of music videos and some links to add.  As soon as I get finished setting up the Christmas card contest, I'll get the rest up...cross my heart!

     

    Index Page

    • replaced the Jiva image with a sharper one that Jiva sent me.  Thanks Jiva!  If you haven't visited their site and listened to some of their music, you're missing out!
    • Since Tami's site is back up, I redirected the link back to her site.  Check it out! She's the originator of AR Quotes

     

    Audio Page

    • Thanks to Emily for informing me that the When Love Speaks sound file wasn't compete.  I have replaced it with the complete file.
    • I fixed two buttons that weren't working properly
    • Added When Love Speaks documentary. Thanks to INTJ for capturing this for us.  This has only been seen on the Internet so the Audio Page is the only place I knew to put it.   

     

    Stage Page

    • I just did a tweak on this page.  I still have some clips to add and will as soon as I can

    All Things Snape Page

    • Added the deleted Snape scene from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.  So many thanks to Laura for providing it.  For those of you that couldn't read the original file, I re-rendered it so give it another try.

    Film Page

    • Added the Winter Guest extra interview with AR from the region 1 DVD.  It has a good bit more than what was on the Belgium DVD
    • Added the Spanish Love Actually interview. Special thanks to Alba for pointing us to it and to INTJ for capturing it for us.
    • Added the Love Actually deleted scene with AR.  Sorry ladies, but IMO Emma Thompson is the star of this clip.  Her reaction to the "hairy" Christmas tree is priceless!
    • And last but not least...and by far the biggest file of all.  Added Movie Talk which is a full 45 minute interview that AR did for Japanese television promoting the Winter Guest.  A very special thanks to our elusive Kimberly for this piece.  I'm beginning to think our dear friend has dropped off the face of the earth!  Kimberly...where are you????

     

     


    Elaine 
    11/26/05 at 07:54 PM

    Comments:

    Emily, lovely find. Like sue, I remember "Mad" mag being around but alas, see it no more!

    Hickity, any dvd of Gof that is available now is most certainly a pirate copy. We cannot expect to see it in that form until next year, so be aware of that.

    Sue, I totally agree with you about films and books. If movie versions were exactly the same, it would be a bit pointless to make them, IMHO. S & S is a good example of a screenplay BASED on the book. I think ET hardly used any actual dialogue from Austen in the screenplay, but it still remains a wonderful adaptation. (BTW, anyone think that the character of Mt Jarndyce in Bleak House is very similar to Col Brandon?)

     


    Alfan 
    11/26/05 at 07:36 PM

    What is your location? Canada

    Comments:

    Yes. I did too.

    " many of you are not aware of his brilliant career as a stand up comic, neither was he."

     


    CatsPlay 
    11/26/05 at 07:32 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Alfan,

     

    I just watched that Bruce Willis tribute the other day for the first time, Alan was really brilliantly funny hosting that!


    Alfan 
    11/26/05 at 07:23 PM

    What is your location? Canada

    Comments:

    oh oh oh, i feel another Alan quote.

     

    " the answer is simple, launch a tribute to a Republican in Hollywood ( BW ) and you better get a left wing Englishman to host it."

     

    sorry, im just full of them lately, im even using them at work.


    sue 
    11/26/05 at 06:18 PM

    Comments:
    We used to get MAD over here but I haven't seen it for years. I used to love those "fold here" pages that altered the whole story.
    Emily 
    11/26/05 at 05:43 PM

    Comments:

    Claudia, Snape is a blue-stater at heart, just like you.


    Claudia 
    11/26/05 at 05:20 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Ohhhh I positively love Snape now!!!!! Thanks, Em!

     


    Emily 
    11/26/05 at 05:14 PM

    Comments:

    Snape only gets one line in the MAD Magazine spoof of "Goblet of Fire".  But it's a good one. And we knew it all along.

     

     

     


    SeverinaSnape 
    11/26/05 at 04:58 PM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:

    Creamnuts - thank you SO much. I need to give that whirl in Photoshop one of these days!

     

    I've added you to my friends list in my nativemoon so I can keep an eye on your journal. I am sitting here trying to keep warm in my Marvin the Martian sweatshirt (I kid you not - no wonder teh mancandy is scarce these days!) admiring the Marvin icon in your LJ!!!


    Dee 
    11/26/05 at 04:27 PM

    Comments:

    One last thing then I've GOT to get back to work: I found this in my local newspaper under Art Events.

     

    Quote:
    WORKS OF CRISTY NAGLE Includes large framed portraits of major characters in J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series; ends Jan. 16; Tibbits Opera House, Coldwater, Mich.; hours, 517-278-6029.

     

    I did a very quick search for this Nagle, but didn't find anything. Don't know if it's of any interest or not... If someone has more time to search, maybe they can let us know.


    Dee 
    11/26/05 at 04:07 PM

    Comments:

    I've been busy with a writing assignment and just had a chance to peek at the guestbook. Man...you folks are posting like mad today!

     

    I agree with Satai Delenn -- folks should be careful with the Noble Collections Catalog stuff. Eldest son gave me Galadriel's Ring a few years ago - cost $120. It looked so cheap that I took it to my local jeweler and he said it was worth about $12! I kept the ring for sentimental reasons, but hated to see him ripped off!

     

    I'm going to try to talk hubby into watching LA tonight. Wish me luck!


    Claudia 
    11/26/05 at 04:02 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Tons of thanks to Creamuts....our very own "disappearing blue line mistress"! 

     

     


    CREAMUTS 
    11/26/05 at 03:33 PM

    What is your location? winterwonderland

    Comments:

    New "un-blue-lined" Alan (ebay-pictures) here:

     

    http://www.livejournal.com/users/creamuts/


    Ali-Pat 
    11/26/05 at 03:21 PM

    What is your location? that much closer to home

    What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://home.earthlink.net/~sa.pe/APLhome.html

    Comments:

    These are the kind of days I live for.  Not only will someone be sending me fresh AR on film but he fetches it on a motorcycle.  Yes!!!  GG and Hubby--gilded statues for each of you in the Sad Hens Hall of Fame.(and lotsa hugs, too)


    SeverinaSnape 
    11/26/05 at 03:15 PM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:

    Sue,

     

    I picked up the final edition of the ES last night and noticed that AR's name wasnt on the list as well. Let's all keep fingers and toes crossed eh?


    Claudia 
    11/26/05 at 02:54 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    We can only keep our hopes up, Sue!  *crossing my fingers for Monday!*

     

     


    sue 
    11/26/05 at 02:20 PM

    Comments:

    Just wondering if Mr GG delivers Milk Tray in his sparetime??? 

    Nice bike!!


    sue 
    11/26/05 at 02:17 PM

    Comments:

    BTW I forgot to mention that yesterday's Evening Standard had another piece about their Theatre awards on Monday. They again gave a list of hopeful attendees but this one didn't have Alan on it (mind you it had a few different ones as well) so who knows??


    Claudia 
    11/26/05 at 02:10 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Ohhh thank you SeverinaSnape! That's sweet of you!

     

    Here's a picture of The King's Head from our Motorcycle Hero! 

     

     

    It looks like a quaint little theatre, doesn't it?

     


    SeverinaSnape 
    11/26/05 at 12:35 PM

    What is your location? London

    What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://livejournal.com/users/nativemoon

    Comments:

    No problemo - things do move fast here!

     

    This Haven was one of the first things I wrote about when I started my blog over a year ago - now I am profiling it again thanks to so many wonderful contributors to all things AR!


    Claudia 
    11/26/05 at 12:32 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Oops, I'm to caught up in other things and got who asked what mixed up!  Sorry! 

     

     


    SeverinaSnape 
    11/26/05 at 12:18 PM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:

    Thank you for the information on the DVD, Claudia. I wish I had known about it before as I have walked by there many a time...

     

    Will definately head on down there and get a copy... Its a shame that founder Dan Crawford died in July - what a rich legacy London Theatre has from a lad from Hackensack!

     

    Lisa


    Christina 
    11/26/05 at 12:08 PM

    Comments:
    Claudia - Yes, I know about the Maverivk DVD. And sadly I am not in London. (ROTFL!!!!!) Someone else asked that.
    Claudia 
    11/26/05 at 11:49 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Christina, the Maverick DVD is a documentary done for The Kings Head Theatre.  Scroll about half way down the page.  It is a DVD that many of us here have been trying to find out about for well over a year. Well, when Chalebh was in London a couple weeks ago, she went into the pub and they were selling copies of it.  She posted her information and some fabulous screen caps.  As we were trying to find out how to buy a copy, Mr. and Mrs. GG offered to pick up copies for everyone that wanted--which they did this week.  But since you are in London, maybe you can get to The King's Head pub for one. 

     

    As for web hosts, I'm afraid that most of the free ones will limit you on the size, type, and bandwidth that is used.  Believe me, I have searched a bunch of the free ones!  LOL 

     

     


    Christina 
    11/26/05 at 11:46 AM

    Comments:
    Laura, thanks a lot for the tips.I did see a pattern there!(advanced editors limit your uploading options) But I just thought I haven`t seen them all.
    Wonder where Dee is...maybe she hasn`t yet recovered after the "squeeeeeeee" session her hubby promised! *wink*
    Claudia 
    11/26/05 at 11:37 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

      Woo hoo! Sue! Great eye!  He looks like he had a really good time during that photo shoot, doesn't he? 

     

     


    Laura 
    11/26/05 at 11:33 AM

    Comments:

    me again:

    always for Christina: usually web hosts with templates and stuff to build a site limit you to small pages with few things. I would suggest you to get a software for free that builds the site and that has some templates too: with this you can build big pages with everything: pics ,links,texts,background and music background, whatever you like. I tried First Page, it was easy and good for a beginner like me


    SeverinaSnae 
    11/26/05 at 11:29 AM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:

    Ahhh - upon close inspection it would seem Noble and the German site are selling the SAME wand. The same image and details are there - although I dont see any description on the Noble listing as to the materials the wand is made of...

     

     

    Peekabooh - I think your sighting of Teh Man was phoned into HEAT magazine here - it was noted in one of their columns about a week or two ago that he was seen at the Royal Court buying drinks for a some women!


    Laura 
    11/26/05 at 11:28 AM

    Comments:

    yayyyy for the hero and Mrs!

     

    Christina,

    I tried many places too, the best (for free) usually are the ones that you have an email with, I mean your own email / internet provider that offers more space.

    Geocities is easy to use and free but limited bandwith, that means the site would be down often.

    There is 0cath.com, tiscali. I have for example 150MB free with my provider ( libero.it, it's in italian, sorry), there was good space on voila.fr but it is in french. It depends also on what you want to upload because many places put your site down if you have videos or songs ( it happened to me)


    CatsPlay 
    11/26/05 at 11:27 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    oooooooh!  The motorcycle pictures make it even more special!  USA format -- YES! 


    Christina 
    11/26/05 at 11:21 AM

    Comments:
    And another question for the web wizards here. I`m looking for a web host.(ahem...a free web host, if possible) I tried several so far but maybe you guys have another idea. I would like it to have a bit more advanced editor (template chooser,etc)and also I am looking everywhere for the possibility to put music on background. I found that at freemembers or something, but I encountered some problems. Does anyone have another idea? Thank you in advance.
    SeverinaSnape 
    11/26/05 at 11:17 AM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:

    OK I have seriously missed something...

     

    What is this Maverick DVD everyone is raving about? And where do I get it LOL!!!!!!


    Christina 
    11/26/05 at 11:16 AM

    Comments:
    Hip-hip-huraaaay for sue!!!!! Santa Sue, that`s what I`m gonna call you from now on!

    oh, but can anyone have those ugly blue lines that are ruining teh man`s perfection removed? Love you all!
    Claudia 
    11/26/05 at 11:12 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Here's one more of the returning hero!

     

     


    Claudia 
    11/26/05 at 11:09 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Oh and its great to see you kept warm, Mr. GG.  I'd hate to think you got a cold or flu because of we "Ricknuts"! 

     


    Claudia 
    11/26/05 at 11:06 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    OK for all the ladies that took up Mr. and Mrs. GG on thier offer of the Maverick DVD.....here is our motorcycle hero returning with the spoils (with his permission, of course) *grin*

     

     

    Also great news he was able to purchase the DVD in USA format too! 

     

      Mr and Mrs GG!!! thank you so much!

     


    SeverinaSnape 
    11/26/05 at 10:55 AM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:

    Leanne

     

    Ooooo fantastic! I have to say when I hear of wands being made of anything but wood - the image it brings to mind isnt a good one. I would hate to think of spening money on something that is no better than lightweight cheap plastic. I love ornamental design (I do quite a bit of it now with some of the digital artworks I am working on - I am a graphic designer) which is why I dont really like the Alivans wands even though they are apparently wooden (at those prices they better be!)... I will wait tho and hear your final verdic after your get it officially on Teh Day!


    Leanne 
    11/26/05 at 10:26 AM

    Comments:

    link to where i got my wand-http://www.noblecollection.com/catalog/product.cfm?id=NN7150&catid=21


    sue 
    11/26/05 at 10:25 AM

    Comments:

    A few more of those B&W GQ pictures have shown up on ebay:

     

    bw4.jpg

     

    bw1.jpg


    Leanne 
    11/26/05 at 10:17 AM

    Comments:

    Severina- I have Snape's wand!!! Well  is bringing it to me at christmas but I got a sneaky peek at it when it arrived.

    Its beautiful and heavier than i thought too, completely black with intricate detail on the handle and perfectly balanced and I love it!!

    I also bought Vodlemorts wand for a friend of mine for his christmas (he's a death eater in the making)

    his is smaller though

     awe aint he just a cutie!??!

     


    CatsPlay 
    11/26/05 at 10:05 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    One more Dogma tidbit.  Small excerpt from the included booklet with the DVD, written by Kevin Smith,

     

    "Through the grapevine, Scott and I had heard that Alan Rickman was an Amy fan.  Metatraon was always meant to be British (as the voice of God should be), so we sent him a script.  Word came back that he wanted to ask us two questions in regards to the flick.  He called the office and asked whether the wings would be real or CGI, and would we be keeping all the dialogue.  Scott and I managed to stop giving ourselves high fives long enough (I mean, c'mon, we were talking to Hans f*cking Gruber) to respond that the wings would be both practical and digital, and that our aim was to keep the flick as close to the script as possible.  He then said he was in, and, in turn, suggested Emma Thompson for the part of God; and for awhile we had our almighty."


    SeverinaSnape 
    11/26/05 at 09:50 AM

    What is your location? London

    What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://www.livejourna.com/users/nativemoon

    Comments:

    Thanks a lot ladies - I will be passing on the bust and wand; I think having a blog dedicated to Teh Man is enough!

     

    And Dee: I read your kind words about my post to Satai - I see we have something in common

     

    Now they are the ONLY things about myself I dont want to get smaller! 


    Christina 
    11/26/05 at 09:35 AM

    Comments:
    The busts look cool.I wonder how big they are. Anyway, I won`t be getting one, but just out of curiosity.

    Just watched along with my nephew GQ and guess who was his favorite character! Tech Sg Chen! :nonoalthough I do love him to ) Must continue with something better then! hmmmm...could he be up for some Dogma? no no, his parents would have me hanged! I think I`ll stick to RH!

    Laura - I told you, it`s ok, take your time. YOU`re doing ME a favor so you can imagine all I can say or think is: Bless her soul!

    Hikity 
    11/26/05 at 09:22 AM

    What is your location? we are snowed in - very unusual for us - and it's still snowing, wow

    Comments:

    SeverinaSnape, here you are: lHarry's wand (an authentical copy): length: app. 35 cm; delivery in the original Olivander box; material: knob and shaft are out of a special plastic called cold cast; the actual wand (stick) is out of (real) wood.

     

    Attention: Snape's and Voldi's wands are NOT of wood but only of cold cast!!!

     

    Tonight is Oldie Night, yeah, dancing dancing dancing and singing - I can't get no....

     

    And GoF on DVD is already available in some countries (today a friend told me she would bring it with her on X-mas)!


    Sabine 
    11/26/05 at 09:09 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Severina - it says that Snape's wand is made of cold cast.  I guess that's the same plastic material everybody's been talking about?


    SeverinaSnape 
    11/26/05 at 08:52 AM

    What is your location? London

    What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://livejournal.com/users/nativemoon

    Comments:

     

    Here is a link to the site with Snape's wand Lex mentioned

     

    Here is the HP homepage there

     

     

    and here is Snape's wand...

     

    My German is non-existent except for three phrases so can someone translate and indicate if it is made of wood or not? It certainly looks nicer than the Alivans wands - which seem too plain to me...


    Claudia 
    11/26/05 at 08:29 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Thank you Sue. That was very well said. 

     

     


    Lex 
    11/26/05 at 07:20 AM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:
    Quote:
    Satai Delenn  
    Today at 06:30 AM

    Comments:

    I have the Snape bust on order (I ordered it back in July) and it should be ready at the end of the month. I can't wait.

     

    As for the wand, I must warn those who are interested in purchasing any of the wands. I was given the Harry Potter wand by a News Anchor because it was given to him as a promotional piece. It was one of the ones being sold by Noble Collections Catalog. It is just a piece of plastic. I like it, but then again, I didn't pay for it. If I had paid for it I would have wanted my money for it (it costs $29.50 plus tax and shipping and handling) because I think that $30.00 for a piece of plastic is a bit much. Plus, no where in the catalog (just received their catalog the other day. They do have some awesome stuff in their catalog. Lots of good LOTR stuff and good Harry Potter stuff) or online at their website does it ever say it's made of plastic.....

     

    So, I just thought I'd warn you all before you decide to spend your money on it.



    Satai:

    You are right about the plastic part.
    It's made of "Cold Cast" a special sznthetic material.

    And in my humble opinion it's to fork out a lot of money....


    But I wouldn't mind a more "human" bust of Snape ;-)


    I meant is merely as a little tease when I posted about the wand.

    Since it costs a "little fortune" it would have been nice for the distributor to make it of wood instead of plastic. - One way or another it's enough to dig someone's eyes out (which could be handled as an excuse not to hand it to underaged)

    Well, anyway  let's get back to more  amusing  parts of this GB.


      for a bit more sanity on my site *grin*


    Laura 
    11/26/05 at 06:40 AM

    Comments:

    Christina,

    I found troubles capturing the deleted scene from Love Actually so I'll have to retry with more time in my hand, sorry I hoped to be able sooner to help you with this.

    Laura


    Satai Delenn 
    11/26/05 at 06:34 AM

    Comments:

    Oh, and the Snape Bust is officially by Gentle Giant Ltd. (I saw them at the Chicago Comicon Convention back in August and they had the Snape bust in a locked glass case. I begged them to let me buy it but they wouldn't part with it since it was the prototype. They were selling the Sirius bust and said I could buy that, but I told them, "thanks, but no. I'm a Snape girl." and took their business card and went on my merry way.

     

    Anyway, here's the link to Gentle Giant if you want to check out the Snape Bust.

     

    http://www.gentlegiantltd.com/


    Satai Delenn 
    11/26/05 at 06:30 AM

    Comments:

    I have the Snape bust on order (I ordered it back in July) and it should be ready at the end of the month. I can't wait.

     

    As for the wand, I must warn those who are interested in purchasing any of the wands. I was given the Harry Potter wand by a News Anchor because it was given to him as a promotional piece. It was one of the ones being sold by Noble Collections Catalog. It is just a piece of plastic. I like it, but then again, I didn't pay for it. If I had paid for it I would have wanted my money for it (it costs $29.50 plus tax and shipping and handling) because I think that $30.00 for a piece of plastic is a bit much. Plus, no where in the catalog (just received their catalog the other day. They do have some awesome stuff in their catalog. Lots of good LOTR stuff and good Harry Potter stuff) or online at their website does it ever say it's made of plastic.....

     

    So, I just thought I'd warn you all before you decide to spend your money on it.


    Lex 
    11/26/05 at 06:19 AM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:

    Morning ;-)

    Here are the Snape bust & the pic of Snape´s wand.


    Dunno if the Snape´s bust is for sale as well.





    sue 
    11/26/05 at 05:52 AM

    Comments:

    Satai, I don't think (from what I can recall through ploughing through all this stuff) that anybody told you that there were no problems with the film.

    I think most people would agree that, of course, a lot of stuff was missed out and that is always regrettable when adapting a very large book for the screen. However most people who have reported here have enjoyed it enormously, despite it's omissions and additions.

    By it's very nature a film will be different from a book. Reading a book is an enormously personal thing and we all have our own versions of the same story locked inside us. We are only going to see the director's version of the book he read not our own but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy that version. Personally I would be very disappointed with a film that was just a page by page copy of a book. The two media are so different.

    I know (from the stills I have already seen) that Tom Tykwer's Perfume will not be sticking straight to the book but I won't expect it to. if I wanted that I would just re-read the book and not watch the film (or any "book to film") at all


    Satai Delenn 
    11/26/05 at 04:10 AM

    Comments:

    Nevermind that I've been saying the same things in a different way but have been told that there's no problem with the film and now you all suddenly see the problems? Hmmm.... Ok. Makes sense.


    Christina 
    11/26/05 at 04:00 AM

    Comments:
    Dee - hilarious! The "hubby" part especially! I remember when I went to see Love Actually, I went with 3 friends and after they saw my "performance" in front of that huge screen (that btw makes him look.........*thud*)they seriously considered recommending me some counseling sessions!
    Kathy - Christopher Plummer! *snaps forehead* Of course!!!!!
    Catsplay - Thanks for those commentaries! Would have loved to see Emma Thompson in the movie!Especially after seing Angels in America!
    Well I`m off! My nephew is staying with me for a couple of days and I`m gonna intoxicate him with GQ, RH and all the goodies!
    Hugs to you all!
    Laura 
    11/26/05 at 03:34 AM

    Comments:

    Alfan,

    thank you for the quotes!


    Laura 
    11/26/05 at 03:33 AM

    Comments:

    Kathy,

    the clip maybe plays only audio because you need the codecs but if you get at www.divx.com the latest divx player you should be able to watch and listen to it. Or with latest windows media player ( 9 or 10,depends on wich windows you run).

    Barbara,

    if you want I can re-upload the clip through my private email and send it to your email as link for download.

    Gissing Girl,

     you and your husband are for sure a great couple!

    Dee,

    I always love your posts

     


    Alanfan 
    11/26/05 at 03:11 AM

    Comments:

    Kathy how strange you should say that about Christopher Plummer. Not that I see the resemblance mind you I haven't looked for it. I used to think he was a good actor, he still is. Then I discovered Alan and no body else is noticed.


    kathy 
    11/26/05 at 02:22 AM

    Comments:

    Dee you must have been looking at me thru the computer, I actually stirred a large quantity of peppermint schnapps into my hot chocolate....twice...... was very lovely.......

     

    Loved your take on GoF.  everyone I went with had read the books, but can see how non readers would have been lost.  I can't imagine trying to condense a 700 page book into 120 pages.

     

    It's also a good thing I haven't a wand that works or a certain pair of young men would have gone sailing without benefit of rocket ship. What is it that Ralph Kramden used to say, Bam , zoom... 

     

    am resigned to curls, I just pulled it into a ponytail and forgot about it....am feeling better as I have managed to get a lot of work done on my presentation tonight.  Just have to polish it up tomorrow.

     

    Watched Nickolas Nickleby tonight ---lots of our friends in it..Juliet Stevenson played a nasty...Timothy Spall was in it and Jim Broadbent.  Excellent  Does anyone think AR bears a slight resemblance to Christopher Plummer?

     

    I had to laugh at AR being so analytical and Kevin Smith saying ..just clean the sh*t up!  Must be why they enjoy each other--opposites.


    CatsPlay 
    11/25/05 at 11:25 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    A couple more AR tidbits as I watch the end of the Dogma technical commentary --

     

    -- Emma Thompson was originally going to play the part of God, as Alan had given her the script.  But then she backed out because she was going to have a baby (or try to, it wasn't clear from the commentary).  It was then that they cast Alanis Morrisette

    -- They ran out of time shooting the bloody scene at the end and had to reshoot it 2 weeks later.  Instead of restaging all the bloody stuff, they decided to have God 'clean it up' (thus the cleaned up street at the end).  Kevin Smith said they discussed it with Selma and Alan, but Alan needed to take some time to 'process it' and asked questions like 'Why would we be cleaning up?  What kind of statment does that make?' (and Kevin's answer was well the statement it makes is that 'we need to clean this sh*t up')


    CatsPlay 
    11/25/05 at 11:10 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Dee, whew, for a moment there I thought you were squeee-less!

     

    Quote:

    Alexander Dane--" could you possibly try NOT to hit every single one of them?"

     

    I LOVE the way he says that line!

     

    I have spent the evening watching the extras and 2 commentary tracks on Dogma.  A few interesting tidbits -

     

    -- It was AR's idea to dye his hair dark and have pale makeup.

    -- They didn't think about AR having to go to the bathroom when making the prosthetic crotch, which presented some problems for him!

    -- In the fancy restaurant scene, Alan's back was really thrown out of place from wearing the wings all day.  They noted how he is very careful the way he slides into the booth because his back was hurting so badly that evening.

     

     


    Alfan 
    11/25/05 at 11:01 PM

    What is your location? Canada

    Comments:

    Hey, i did pretty well quoting without the movie, didn I.Ok, who wants more?  anyone , anyone.. ok ok, one at a time you guys. hee hee

    Alexander Dane--" could you possibly try NOT to hit every single one of them?"

    Medetron--" The girl in her pj's, dont ask so many questions and serve your purpose"

    Eamon-" I disagree, do sleep in your homes tonight, if Mr Collins has been gulled then we will sleep soundly, if he is correct, the cabinet will be arrested, the outcry will be deafaning. Maybe then they will listen to us".

    Det David--"well f-ck me sideways, is it to late to visit a grieving friend"

    Phil-" you wont get no sympathy from me, what did you think your were doing, they're dead people for crist sake, you aut to be looked at by the ead doctor you do"

     

     

    ok, ill stop now, sorry.

     


    Dee 
    11/25/05 at 10:57 PM

    Comments:

    wOw! That was a really long post! Sorry I got so carried away!

     

    But, rest assured that my Ebert-type attention to detail didn't squash the "squee factor" of the experience! As soon as I saw Snape, I violently shook hubby and gasped, "It's HIM! It's HIM!!". And when AR spoke, I leaned over and hissed in hubby's ear, "Squeeeeeee!"

     

    Hubby arched an eyebrow and growled, "Girly, when we get home I'm gonna give you a real reason to 'squeeee'." No wonder I love that man!!


    Dee 
    11/25/05 at 10:39 PM

    Comments:

    We just got home from watching HPGoF, and now I've got to bore you with my review! I saw it with son and hubby (who has only seen the movies). I don't think I'm including any spoilers, but if you haven't seen the movie yet...read with caution!

     

    I really missed the usual beginning with the Dursleys. Without that part to ease you into the film (and explain some of the upcoming events), you were tossed into the frenzy before you understood what was going on. It happened so fast that hubby (who has not read the books) was confused: are they at school? what's a portkey? why are those quiddich players adults? why are they being attacked?

     

    After reading other posts, I was prepared to dislike the "new" DD, but...I kinda liked him. He isn't as calm as the book/DD (or  Richard Harris), but I thought his "unraveling" felt appropriate to the increasingly dangerous situation: children (yes, they are children) under his protection are forced to face a deadly threat -- and he can't do a damn thing about it. How would we react if our child was facing a deadly situation we couldn't control - car accident, disease, fire...? Wouldn't we burst out in frustration? Wouldn't our fear make us speak sharply?

     

    I thought the Rita Skeeter plot was annoying. If they weren't going to get into the importance of the whole spying plot, then why include any of it?

     

    I liked the "child abuse" scene. It was funny...but I wasn't laughing at Snape and didn't think he was the butt of the joke. It just seemed very "real". The book/Snape is rather petty and immature -- I could easily see him lashing out in frustrated spite. And...gee...what's a little head-smacking when you are an incredibly powerful wizard who would prefer to cover the little snots with seeping boils? Anyone who deals with noisy, unruly teens can identify with his restrained violence -- & satisfaction!

     

    The special effects have come a long way! Fabulous! But, did anyone else have a problem with the light/color/contrast being rather dim and dull -- or was it just the theater we saw it in?

     

    I think Radcliff is turning into a very good actor (looks so cute without a shirt too!). It seemed like Emma snarled most of her lines, but...maybe that's appropriate for a teenage girl! I liked Ron's grumpiness as he struggles with being the best friend of a "hero".

     

    As for teh man's acting - AR doesn't have many lines, but his expressions say volumes. Unfortunately, he was stuck in the background without much to do but look "concerned". 

     

    The scene of Snape and Karloff in the potion room was confusing. Hubby asked: why did Karloff show Snape his arm? wasn't he afraid Snape would turn him in? why wasn't Snape upset that Harry saw them together? what was the big deal about missing ingredients...? Because they cut out the related scenes, it made that part of the plot seem anticlimactic and unimportant.

     

    As for teh man appearance -- sorry, the jury's still out on the false forehead. But...egads!...AR looked so trim!! Does he look this slim in the candid photos taken during the same time period or are we suspicious of another type of removable device to make him appear thinner/younger?

     

    Finally -- by not setting the stage and leaving out rather important clues, it was confusing for people who aren't familiar with the books. The rest of us could fill in the missing blanks, but...that took away some of the fun. Although they didn't flesh out the characters as much as I wished, I'm glad they concentrated on emotions and relationships instead of "look how cool magic is". All in all -- I really liked it! Hopefully, the next film will clear up some of the confusion. And we get more of teh man!


    Barbara 
    11/25/05 at 10:37 PM

    What is your location? New Zealand

    Comments:

    I'm having a bad day, too Kathy! I have tried to download Laura's deleted scene clip three times and it packs up about two thirds of the way through. Very very infuriating . Don't know if it is my server or the "yousendit" system. Am looking forward to the DVD of GoF whenever that will be.


    CatsPlay 
    11/25/05 at 08:59 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Dee -- GOF???!!  Awaiting your Squeeeees?


    CatsPlay 
    11/25/05 at 08:58 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Dee,

     

    Argh!  You are right!  I am guilty of missing the nose on my face (or whatever that saying is).  I am an active Photoshop user, but for some reason I had it in my mind that Photoshop loses a lot of quality when blowing up photos, so I haven't tried enlarging anything in Photoshop for years.  I just resized (up) the dressing room photo and the purple background in Photoshop with just about the same result.

     

    Major DUH!!  I can't believe myself!

     

    Not that it matters now, but here is the original size. 

     

     

    Click, click, uninstall!  Sorry to have led anyone to think that this software could have been worth the money!


    Dee 
    11/25/05 at 08:44 PM

    Comments:

    CatsPlay - (fear of flying)  Thanks for sharing your story! You're right - panic certainly isn't reasonable...which is why it's so darn hard to control! I'll check out that website!

     

    Poor Kathy...*sending hugs* Teenage boys can make you lose your religion, can't they?  This mom of two (ages 14 & 22) understands completely! And to deal with all that testosterone on top of a bad perm...Chocolate helps! Just stir it into the Jack Daniels...

     

    Enlarging software - I don't know a lot about that particular photo software, but it does seem a bit expensive for only enlarging. CatsPlay - how large was this photo before you enlarged it? If it helps anyone decide on whether to buy or not to buy (wOw...is that Shakespeare?), I took the shot and removed the marks, saturated the color and corrected the sharpness with Adobe Photoshop 8.0. Yes, it's an expensive program, but it also does a lot too.

     


    CatPlay 
    11/25/05 at 07:38 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Susan,

     

    The software is PhotoZoom professional from BenVista

     

    http://www.benvista.com/main/content/content.php?page=ourproducts&section=photozoompro_1

     

    Keep in mind it can't work miracles, it only works with what you have.  But it does seem useful.  A bit on the expensive side, though.

     


    Susan 
    11/25/05 at 07:15 PM

    Comments:
    Catsplay, could you give us the name of the program and the manufacturer, please?  Enlarge-and-fill-in-the-resolution software would be great to have.

    CatsPlay 
    11/25/05 at 07:13 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Gissing's Girl,

     

    Again, a million thank yous for obtaining the Maverick DVDs!  How romantic, picturing our DVDs whisking across the English countryside on the back of a motorbike! 


    Claudia 
    11/25/05 at 05:29 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Lex, you will need to upload the images you posted below to somewhere like PhotoBucket and then paste them here so we can see them.  If you need help, email me (who is very curious about them. LOL). 

     

     


    Claudia 
    11/25/05 at 05:27 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Awww you lucky lady, GG!

     

     


    Gissing's Girl 
    11/25/05 at 05:04 PM

    What is your location? UK

    Comments:

    He came home alone as I was in the library until 5.30 and then went to Sainsburys. He was waiting with a lovely fresh fruit salad prepared and to help with putting the shopping away. He's a treasure and I wouldn't swap him even for AR himself!  


    Lex 
    11/25/05 at 04:37 PM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:
    Hi everybody

    My sister just rang and told me that you can get Snape's wand for approx. 30-35 bucks from a German distributor called Elebenwald.

    Can't help but thought that'll be a nice prezzie for our dear Dee - with that marvellous costume of hers...


    Sorry...tried to put the pic of his wand here. Didn't work right.

    Well, slightly off topic but thought you might want to know about it.

    Enjoy the posting!



    Claudia 
    11/25/05 at 04:22 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Oh kathy, the deleted scene should be both video and audio.  You should be able to play it in Windows Media Player. 

     


    Claudia 
    11/25/05 at 04:21 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

      Yay!  Gissing's Girl and cycle riding hubby!!!  It must have been a very cold ride, GG!  I hope you were waiting for his return with lots of hot tea!  Thank you so much to both of you for doing this. 

     

    CatsPlay, that program seems to do a very good job!  It should come into really good use with those pesky image surfaces only offer thumbnail size! 

     

    kathy, I hope you get to feeling better. 


    Gissings Girl 
    11/25/05 at 03:31 PM

    What is your location? england

    Comments:

    For all awaiting copies of A Maverick in London.Hubbie today raced to London on his motorcycle and arrived home clutching several copies,these will be in the mail tomorrow [Saturday] sent directly to your home address.


    Kathy 
    11/25/05 at 03:21 PM

    Comments:

      This is not a good day so I have come here for solice.  I got a hair trim and a perm this AM-- not only is it too curly and I look like I stuck my finger in a light socket but I have a fever blister on my lip that hurts like the very devil but also looks like a head light----so attractive. (can we say stressed)  (glad AR is far away)   I have tried to download the deleted scene from Philosphers stone and all I get is the audio portion, is it an audio down load only? 

     

    I'm grumpy guts today, been a miserable week, ready to place 2 teenage boys in a rocket and send them to the moon--indefinitely--have tons of stuff still to do for school--presentation Monday, honors thesis proposal due Mon.  behind in all my readings,  So why am I here????  best part of my day!

     

    Anyway this is always my treat when I need to reward myself....

    Thanks for letting me whine!!!

     


    CatsPlay 
    11/25/05 at 02:39 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    For work, I've been playing around with a trial version of some software that enlarges images, preserving as much quality as possible.  I was experimenting with that backstage image to see if I could get more detail on the items.  The software is really powerful, actually, but in this case I'm not sure it helped much.  (ignore watermarks)

     

     

    Haven't 100% decided whether I'm going to buy it, but it does seem to do well enlarging, depending on the source, see

     

     

    Now, everyone please LIFT YOUR FINGERS from the keyboard  now and cease composition of the post I know some of you are typing right now about blowing up (*cough cough*) other specific pictures.  Not that I'd ever harbor thoughts of blowing up other dark photos, but I'd just guess that if I ever did attempt to do that, the original photo quality would not lend itself to a quality blowup.

     

    But, if you have other AR photos in mind (not those ones!) that you want me to try, let me know, as I'm game.  For example, I've always wanted this in a larger sized photo.  I think the program did pretty well enlarging it. 

     


    Christina 
    11/25/05 at 12:51 PM

    Comments:
    I`m such an idiot! (ups, sorry Claudia, but you surely won`t mind this, I can insult myself can I not? :rotfl I thought that was the GoF deleted scene with Karkaroff!!!No wonder I was so surprised someone got hold of that! Silly girl.....but non the less.....b-b-b-brilliant! D-d-d-definetly briliant! Could have kept that, seriously now, I think it`s one of the best scenes in the whole movie. The look he gaves them at the end...........gosh! Thank you again Laura from the bottom of my obsessed heart! Sad Hens rule!
    I had to use one of those new smilies too!
    Christina 
    11/25/05 at 12:40 PM

    Comments:
    No, Laura, thank you but *breathing easy again* I`m only minutes from finishing downloading it. Iit could have been a browser problem but it seems it`s ok now. And take your time with the LA clip, it`s no hurry. A dozen thanks on your way, sweety! You`ve just made my day!
    Laura 
    11/25/05 at 12:36 PM

    Comments:

    Christina

    I bought the dvd of harry potter with these deleted scenes and since the interActual software with the dvd didn't allow me to see the extras, after swearing and getting mad I found the way to  make a dvd with ONLY the scenes WITHOUT having to play that  *bip* games that made me to loose patience and desire to use the dvd as a frisbee

    do you want me to reupload the clip to yousendit or somewhere else and give you the link?

    as soon as I have the use of the tv I'll make the clip from Love Actually, sorry the late but my husband is watching tv and I can't use it


    Christina 
    11/25/05 at 12:12 PM

    Comments:

    HELP

    HELP 

    HELP 

     

    I was downloading the clip when suddenly it stoped and it gave me this message that the connection was reset!  And I MUST see that scene, I must must must must!

    Mommy......I mean Claudia *big puppy eyes* can you help this poor sad chick (I`m not a hen in this situation anymore )? or can anyone else? If it happens again....I won`t be held responsable for my acts!!!!!   


    Christina 
    11/25/05 at 12:01 PM

    Comments:

    7 pm here. Gave a wonderful "Man, I think I`m coming down with something, hope it`s not contagious" performance and left work early. Went for a bit of shopping in the tow`s old center then bored myself to tears in class today - a comparison between French and Russian administration of colonies in the XIXth century - what can be fas..*yawn*..cinating? Filled head with nonsense and stomach with bad coffee.

    What are your plans for the weekend? Mine include a trip to the States and throwing myself from the Empire State Building! But if you have another sugestion, fill me in!

    Actually nevermind me, I took a blow to the head in the tube today and the effects persist still.

    Laura in case I haven`t told you before, you`re wonderful! Where did you find it? I`m downloading it right now, can`t waits to see the bushes going....BOOOOM!  

    Moro *snif, barely holding tears* two weekes?! I`ll miss your posts! But we shall meet again, Luke! And when we do...... No, seriously now, have a wonderful trip and make sure you enjoy every minute of it! Hope you`ll take pictures! (yeah, what am I talking about? I`m sure you already have the camera ready for some quality stalking time!


    CatsPlay 
    11/25/05 at 10:55 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Dee,

     

    And I probably shouldn't have used the word 'cured' in that last post, because I don't consider myself cured of the fear.  I still have the fear.  The improvement is learning how to handle your emotions and imagination surrounding it so that you can fly calmly.  But, I suppose at any time I could have another bad experience that would go beyond my ability to handle it, unfortunately.


    CatsPlay 
    11/25/05 at 10:54 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Dee,

    Sure, I would be glad to share as it may help others.  I will try to keep it brief.  I never used to be afraid of flying but it seems the older I get the worse it became, to the point of having real panic attacks in air-etc. 

     

    I sought out help from Captain Tom Bunn at http://www.fearofflying.com .   He is a retired pilot and therapist.  I hired him for a 1 hour phone session, which was incredibly helpful.  He then provided me with some 'mental exercises' to continue to do (too complicated to explain here, but things like desensitizing yourself by walking through your last bad flight, backwards in your mind, in minute steps, repeatedly).  This helped me immensely.

     

    Then 911 came along and I was fearful again.  I then bought his 10 DVD fear of flying course, and did it.  It includes, (among tons of other materials), visual walkthrus of the desensitizing exercise, and many other techniques.  Again, I feel much better about flying.

     

    I know it is easy to say but, bottom line is you are 100 times safer flying than you are lying in your own bed at night or driving down the street.  The trick is grasping that.  His tapes go through the technology of flying to prove why this is so, as well as many exercises to change the way you think about it.  He does say that 'creative' type people have many more problems because they are so 'visual'.  They have vivid imaginations and tend to jump to the worst case scenarios in their minds.  His exercises teach you to 'control' the imagination a bit, and to deal with 'what is' (the reality of the situation) versus what your imagination blows it up to be.

     

    Do I like flying?  No, I still hate it.  But this course teaches you to understand the fear, consider the reality of the situation, and enables you to handle it. 

     

    Hope that helps!  Any questions just ask!


    Dee 
    11/25/05 at 10:39 AM

    Comments:

    I'm off to see HPGoF!! I've asked hubby and son to help me look for a false forehead (they both looked at me like I was nutz!), so I'll give my report tonight!

     

    CatsPlay - Do you mind sharing how you cured your fear of flying? I actually have to pop a pill to force myself to get onboard! If you don't want to post, you can email. *hugs*


    CatsPlay 
    11/25/05 at 10:35 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Thanks for the info on the deleted scene in HP1.

     

    Dee -- ZOOM??  -- I have not realized that my PC DVD player has zoom capabilities.  Rushing to check it out now!!

     

     


    Elaine 
    11/25/05 at 10:04 AM

    Comments:

    You want to look at that video a bit more closely, Claudia, just in case they have ripped it from the site!

     

    I think it was Peekabooh who noted the whiskey buying. He bought red wine, beers, oh, and CRISPS, of course!


    CatsPlay 
    11/25/05 at 09:59 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Moro,

     

    If you are still here, just wanted to say have a wonderful and safe trip.  I have a severe fear of flying that I have had to do a lot of work on curing, so I know exactly where you are coming from.

     

    Just think, if AR really is back or on his way back to London, just think, maybe by chance he will go see Juliet's play on the same night that you do!

     

    Have fun!


    Laura 
    11/25/05 at 09:58 AM

    Comments:

    thank you for the explanation and above all for the video!!

    and for the help when I was not able to download it


    Claudia 
    11/25/05 at 09:55 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Oh well it was a little late for eBay to remove the auctions!  LOL

     

    Laura, the other video is available on the television page of the download site.  Its about the making of Mesmer. 

     

     


    Laura 
    11/25/05 at 09:40 AM

    Comments:

    GOF has already been removied from ebay.

    What is the other item? I read it but it sounds something that I never heard of.

    Glad you like the clip

     


    Claudia 
    11/25/05 at 08:56 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    A lot of thanks for the Snape deleted scene, Laura!

     


    Claudia 
    11/25/05 at 08:09 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Ali-Pat    *grin*

     

    Yes, new decorations and smilies for a whole new set of holidays!  Time has flown by this year! 

     

    While I'm ripping some music, I perused Ebay and found a couple of surpises. 

     

    Truly Madly Rickman is on the television page of this site.  If this seller bought it from a market stall, he/she bought a recording from television for I don't think BBC has ever released this show on video.

     

    Also, it would seem that GoF is already on DVD AND for sale on eBay as well.  *cough choke cough*  There were three copies on what looks like a 1 day sale and what's worse, all three had buyers!  Here's the link to one of them.  GoF 

     

    And from Blackpool too!  We'll have to see if we can get DI Peter Carlisle on the case!  (Viva Blackpool inside joke...I just couldn't resist)  

     

     

     

     

     

     


    Leanne 
    11/25/05 at 07:32 AM

    What is your location? Snowy Glasgow

    Comments:

    Yes it was snowing this morning in glasgow!! oh what fun!

    Just popping in to say Hi and the poll os hilarious!! Hmm who could possibly be winning this one then??

    Well i voted!!!

     

    See you later, unless i get so fed up with the snow, I actually go out and play in it!!

     

    Chao!

    Leanne

    -x-


    Ali-Pat 
    11/25/05 at 07:27 AM

    What is your location? on my way to work (pity me, please)

    What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://home.earthlink.net/~sa.pe/APLhome.htm.

    Comments:

    Claudia, pardon my inner Hermione but not only is Olympia a major (?) city in Washington state, it is the capitol city.  I put the question mark there because it is more like a large college town than a major city.  It is also a place with a reputation for being a hotbed of politcal activism, so Rachel Corrie's story comes as no surprise to anyone from there.  (That sounded rather catty, but it wasn't meant to be.) 

     

    Yay!  New smilies!

     

     


    Laura 
    11/25/05 at 07:26 AM

    Comments:

    http://s53.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0HP6D0PBKX0BL3MPHYJ3AN5UEX

     

    deleted scene with Snape


    Moro 
    11/25/05 at 06:18 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh, leaving soon

    Comments:
    No coffee for me this morning though, Christina-- the coffee pot's in the dishwasher.  Besides, we've got a long drive out to Ohio today; long car trips and coffee don't mix well with me.  Funny-- it used to be fine.  When did I turn into my mother?

    Just dropping in to say bye bye, everyone!  We leave for London tomorrow.  I'd like to say that I'm excited, but flying makes me nervous and packing makes me cranky.  So between running around getting the last bits together and trying not to think of dying in some giant, crashy fireball, I can only say that I wish the trip was over already.  Gah!  I'll get excited once I'm there.  Certainly by next Thursday-- Alice Trilogy time, wahey!  I'll post my five-volume review when I get back. 

    That (by the by) will be in about two weeks, unfortunately; I won't have access to teh internet while I'm away.  I guess I'll have to find something other to do than sit round looking at pics of teh man and complaining about clip download times.

    Have a good weekend, everyone, and see you in two weeks!  Hope my fellow  American friends have recovered from all that turkey.  And that Christina has recovered from the parties.  Bye! 

    Christina 
    11/25/05 at 05:36 AM

    Comments:

    http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051118/SCENE03/51117016/1045 

    It was posted by BackstageMystic earlier.

    Finnaly arrived at work. Thanks, Satai.


    Satai Delenn 
    11/25/05 at 05:19 AM

    Comments:

    Have a good day at work Christina!

     

    HP Poll?????????????

     

    WHAT HP Poll??????????


    Christina 
    11/25/05 at 04:20 AM

    Comments:

    Just got up and preparing to go out on another freee*brrrr*zing day.I`m really cranky this morning so all I have to say is:

    1.The HP poll - nothing new under the sun regarding who`s leading the poll. But thank you very much for the link. Harry Pottermay be the leading character, HIS books, HIS movie but he`s no match for teh man.

    2.The deleted scene. Brilliant.Should have kept this.Wonder why not.eeeeeeh, got used to it.Thank you for the transcript though,I apreciate it.

    3.Christmas shopping...*getting even more depressed at the thought of it*...oh and then the Christmas party at work....bleah! "Never an easy or pleasant task".

    4.The one thing that made me giggle this morning is that it seems I`m not the only coffee addict around here!Way to go, Moro!

    5.There really isn`t a number five. No news, no new pictures, no nothing. Then I`m off to work, have tons of paperwork today. Catch you up later, when hopefully I`m in a better mood. Cheers...

     


    Satai Delenn 
    11/25/05 at 01:35 AM

    Comments:

    Yes Alfan,

     

    They most certainly should have kept it in. But they didn't..... *sigh*

     

    But, I have it thanks to the Family Channel and I watch it almost every day now. Just like POA. Yes, I know. I have no life. My life belongs to Snape now..... Lol.


    Alfan 
    11/25/05 at 01:31 AM

    What is your location? Canada

    Comments:

     For those of you who dont want to go back and watch the deleted sceen, here it is.Ok, this is from memory so if i miss anything-shoot me. hee hee

     

    Deleted scene from Harry Potter and the Philosopher Stone right after the scene in the movie.

     

    Snape:" Pity, clearly fame isnt everything, is it Mr.Potter?"

            ( Hermione waving her hand enthusiastically)

    Harry: " Clearly Hermione knows the answer, pity not to ask her!"

        (sounds of ooohs)

    Snape: " siiiiileeencee!" ( very smoothly )

     

    walks around the first set of desks

     

    Snape: " put your hand down you silly little girl" ( same thing that Voldemort says to Lilly  hmm,interesting)

     

    pulls a chair , sits backwards facing Harry and has a wicked evil look in his eyes and face.

     

    Snape; " for your information, Mr Potter, asphedel and wormwood make a sleeping potion so powerfull it is known as the draft of the living dead, a beazor is a stone taken from the stomach of a goat and will cure you from most poisons, and as for wolfsbane and monkshood, they are infact the same plant, wich also goes by the name of acinite"

     

    looks around with just his eyes after saying this

     

    Snape:" weeelll, why are you all not copying this down?"

     

    rustle of papers and opening of books heard, walks back up abruptly to his desk, grabs his quill and has a murderous look in his eyes..

     

    Snape;" note to Gryiffendor's,,,,, 5 points will be taken from your house for your classmates ( brilliant pause)  cheek.

     

    It is a scene that i love, and i believe that for the extra 1 minute it took, they should of kept it in.Brilliant bit of acting, the looks, the way he says the words, brilliant......oh did i mention its brilliant?.


    Satai Delenn 
    11/25/05 at 12:55 AM

    Comments:

    Elaine,

     

    Yes, I do get myself overly worked up a lot. I know this. It's a very bad habit of mine. I'm not apologizing for it though. It's part of who I am. Probably will never change.

     

    Claudia,

     

    I never said JKR was stupid. I said she DID something stupid (IMO). There's a difference. I DID however say that WB are idiots. I have seen them make WAY TOO MANY bad decisions over the years regarding shows and movies and my opinion of them is not likely to change if they continue to make bad decisions.

     

    This is my opinion. It's not likely to change.

     

    I will however, out of respect for you, try and refrain from calling them idiots again. Here at least....


    BackstageMystic 
    11/25/05 at 12:19 AM

    Comments:

    Vote for your favorite HP character:

     

    http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051118/SCENE03/51117016/1045

     

     

    To CatsPlay:  The extra Snape scene you're seeking is on Disc 2 from the first film (Sorcerer's/Philosopher's Stone).  It's scene 7.

    This scene, along with the others, were reworked back into the special showing on TV you mentioned.

     

     

    You have to do certain things (i.e. get funds from Gringott's Bank, and buy a wand at Ollivander's, etc.) and solve a few puzzles (to reach the Mirror of Erised - where the Stone is hidden) before you can access these extra scenes...sort of fun the first time, but a royal pain in the you-know-what thereafter.

     

    BM


    Dee 
    11/24/05 at 11:50 PM

    Comments:

    Yes...I often get a hand-cramp manipulating the forward, rewind, zoom, pause, zoom/zoom/zoom! It's really sort of sad...but, I'm obsessed!


    CatsPlay 
    11/24/05 at 11:41 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Hi Dee,

     

    FORWARD and BACKWARD buttons are our friends!  

     

    Nah, I don't plan to shop tomorrow.  I really hate shopping in big crowds, I just find it obnoxious. 


    Dee 
    11/24/05 at 11:34 PM

    Comments:

    CatsPlay - Ahh...I may be the only one still awake and afraid I can't answer your question. But, I'm really glad to know that I'm not the only one who occassionally watches only AR's scenes in his movies!

     

    You must not be shopping tomorrow!


    CatsPlay 
    11/24/05 at 10:44 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Question.  I was watching the Snape scenes from POA tonight.  I recall reading here, I think, that there was an extended scene of the 'page 394' scene, where Snape pulls up a chair and sits down across from Harry and gets right in his face.......I also think I remember reading that this scene was added back for the TV showing of POA.

     

    However, I can't find this on the deleted scenes.  Is there some other or secret way to find this scene, or am I recalling incorrectly? 

     

    There seems to be no Snape content on the Disc 2 of POA, and little on for Chamber of Secrets either.

     

    Thanks

     


    Dee 
    11/24/05 at 10:36 PM

    Comments:

    Gee...it's awfully quiet. Everyone must be in bed early so they can get an early start shopping tomorrow! Just in case some of you don't know -- the day after Thanksgiving is the largest shopping day of the year in the USA. Stores open at 6am with mega bargains, and people are actually lined up at the door to rush in! Have you ever seen a goofy TV show with crazed shoppers fighting in the aisles? Well...it's kinda true!


    Sabine 
    11/24/05 at 09:17 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    I hope it's not too late to wish everybody a Happy Thanksgiving!  Hmmm.... seems all the Thanksgiving emoticons have gone and we've moved on to the Christmas ones...  LOL


    Moro 
    11/24/05 at 07:18 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:
    Dee admonished:

    Quote:
    Moro - Honey...you've GOT to cut back on the coffee in the morning!


    What about the nighttime coffee? There's the afternoon coffee to consider as well.

    Heh.

    Quiet tonight! Must be the tryptophan (sp?) from all that turkey. Time for me to do some more packing. Sigh. (And I don't appear to have anything useful to add, anyhoo, apart from thanks for the MNiRC info! *fingers crossed*)


    Claudia 
    11/24/05 at 05:41 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

      Thank you Peekabooh!  I thought I was really losing it! 

     


    Peekabooh 
    11/24/05 at 05:22 PM

    Comments:

    Claudia, I posted the comment about the ladies who drank whiskey (my what a memory you´ve got...), Here is the link to the story;

     

    http://www.livejournal.com/users/peeekaboooh/2566.html

     

    Nighty night!

     


    Meeressternchen 
    11/24/05 at 05:06 PM

    Comments:

    Ricki Nicki, thnx a bunch for the link!


    RickiNicki 
    11/24/05 at 04:56 PM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:
    Meeressternchen: yes, there is still a German AR forum. I'm posting on that one as well. Here is the link

    off to bed.


    Meeressternchen 
    11/24/05 at 04:44 PM

    Comments:

    Ricki Nicki, THNX for both, LOL. By chance, are you posting on the German forum? (ie is the forum still existent?)

    Moro, gladly, I will do my best


    Moro 
    11/24/05 at 04:38 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh, sneaking in some AR goodness while hubby is made to iron his own shirts, muhahaha!

    Comments:
    Happy Thanksgiving! I forgot to say it to those among us who care about it. We're not having Thanksgiving till tomorrow-- my parents are driving us up to the airport on Saturday-- so it doesn't feel like a holiday to me yet. Dinner tonight will probably be something boring, like a stir fry.

    Meeressternchen - Goody! Glad to hear you had a great time. Can't wait to read what you have to say.

    Poor Christina! This calls for double Hello Kitty hugs:

    And maybe a baby Alan, too:

    Got to go now, before hubby catches me posting and takes the p*ss.


    RickiNicki 
    11/24/05 at 04:38 PM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:
    Meeressternchen (cute name btw), the event will take place in the Savoy Hotel.

    Claudia, I can't remember reading about it.


    Claudia 
    11/24/05 at 04:30 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Hmmmm, I thought it was you and Elaine that saw AR buying two drinks....I think I'll have to go back into the archives.....

     

    Dee, Olympia is a major city in Washington state.  Its where Rachel Corries was from. 

     

    Meeressterchen, just when you can.  I think we can all relate to RL getting in the way.

     


    Meeressternchen 
    11/24/05 at 04:27 PM

    Comments:

    Moro, hi there, sorry, I went and saw the show, it is just that I am having a busy time right now and am IN the process of writing it all up!

    Ricki Nicki, have fun! BTW, where exactly is it going to take place?


    CatsPlay 
    11/24/05 at 04:26 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Claudia,

     

    Here is a list of the nominations for the awards.  Don't know if this is the complete list but I don't see MCiRC

     

    http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/news/display/cm/contentId/86585


    RickiNicki 
    11/24/05 at 04:17 PM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:
    Claudia, it wasn't me seeing him buying drinks for 2 ladies. But maybe Elaine saw it.


    Dee 
    11/24/05 at 04:11 PM

    Comments:

    Claudia - What (or where) is "Olympia"?

     

    We're going to GoF tomorrow! I don't care how much Snape there is...I'll be happy for whatever I can get! But, I'm going to keep a close eye on AR's forehead and teeth...and, if I see that the director messed with teh face I'm going to throw a hissy fit! There's no need to change perfection!

     

    OT - I'm also looking forward to seeing Narnia! The books are so wonderful! *fingers crossed that the movie does the books justice*


    Claudia 
    11/24/05 at 03:43 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Emily found an interesting little blog.  Here's what she said. 

     

     
    from a blog by two women from Olympia WA who work for the organization Rachel Corrie was involved in.  They talk about seeing MNIRC in October -- looks like they were the two women that AR bought whiskeys for and was drinking with after the show (someone on the book said they saw him in the bar after the show, was it Elaine? Cant remember.)   Anyway, they say there may be a reading of MNIRC in Olympia if it comes to the US.
     
    I believe it was RickiNicki that first told us about AR buying drinks for two ladies and then Elaine told us she saw the transaction too, I believe.  Anyways....just another hopeful tid-bit that MNiRC will make it across the pond! 
     
    Thanks for the heads up on the Evening Standard awards, Sue!  Maybe he will be there for MNiRC!  I wonder if Megan Dodds is up for an award.... *crossing fingers*
     
     

    Roxysue 
    11/24/05 at 03:41 PM

    What is your location? Cold !!

    Comments:

    Hi !! Its been a long time. It must have taken me about 4 hours to catch up on the posts. This is one helluva active forum !! Things have been manic here: work ( I'm a percussion teacher for my sins -- had to laugh at Dee's account of band camp ! ); concerts ( THAT time of year ) ; children  ( why do kids have lots of activities so you spend half your evenings in the car ? ) and last but not least, THE OTHER HALF who, as it approaches Christmas, suddenly has lots of overseas business trips to go on. Having been back from India for a mere week, he has jetted off to Jordan, Dubai and Manilla in that order. I think it is really a shrewd plan to avoid the CHRISTMAS SHOPPING. !!!

         Anyway enough of my domestic strife. We all DID go to see G of F on Tuesday. Two of us have read all the books and the other two have not. We all for the most part enjoyed the film and actually did not find it that scary ( even the 7 year old !! ). I agree with the sentiments of Satai and others , that there was not enough of Snape in the film and very little dialogue. It must have taken Alan half a day or less to learn those few lines !!

          However there was a critic of the film in our local paper today and I thought I would share this quote with you.:

         " Helping give the film continuity are all the old favourites, including Alan Rickman, who continuing his quest to demonstrate that restrained violence can be a positive strategy in an educational environment - at Hogwarts at least - by attempting to drive up standards through judicious use of the back of his hand. Much under-rated, I'm told. "

       

              TeeHee, the Man is appreciated in some parts at least !!


    Dee 
    11/24/05 at 03:30 PM

    Comments:

    *groaning and unbuckling belt* Just back from Thanksgiving dinner. *moan* Pass me an after-dinner mint - the ones that say "Rolaids". Seriously, we had a great time! My eldest son and his fiance' were able to come. At one point, we actually started singing along with the canned music right in the middle of the restaurant! I think it was an old Dean Martin song...which goes to show that my family is really cooooool! *snort* Must have been all that sugar!

     

    Christmas Card Contest!! Yeah!! Claudia, maybe we could have a few different categories too? Just an idea. Something like:

    • General AR photos (publicity shots and on-the-street candids)
    • Snape and Harry Potter related
    • Movie screencaps

    Christina - *sending sympathy hugs* Honey, you should be proud of yourself for having the courage and confidence to approach your mailman! Great things are seldom granted to the timid! And the good news is - the fellow is probably so flattered that he'll give your mail extra special attention from now on!

     

    Snape Autograph on eBay - I thought AR didn't sign Snape photos?

     

    Vicki - Brûléed Mashed Sweet Potatoes? That sounds fabulous!! Will you share the recipe?


    RickiNicki 
    11/24/05 at 03:08 PM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:
    Well not really attending, just watching stars arriving and being in the bar. But I will definitely report. And of course would mention Elton as well! Same here, I adore Elton (used to be a huge fan)! I once saw him backstage back in 1997 when I felt dizzy and my dad took me to the ambulance men (who were backstage) and Elton just passed me with his bodyguards. I said "hello" but he didn't hear me. But in the end he saw my waving. lol.

    CatsPlay 
    11/24/05 at 02:43 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Elaine, aha, so I wasn't on another planet speculating about a removable dental device! 

     

    Yes, it appears to be from one of those desk calendar type things with a page a day.  Here is the thread from Snitchseeker which documents other photos from the calendar that are from scenes that were not in the movie...

     

    http://www.snitchseeker.com/vb3/showthread.php?threadid=29945

     

    RickiNicki, oooooooooh, I envy you the ability to go to such events!   If you do go, I will look forward to your report and hopefully you may spot AR.  I also adore Elton (not in an AR-way, though)!  Would love to hear of your other Elton-sightings(s) if others wouldn't mind too much!

     

    Back to the family and food....


    Laura 
    11/24/05 at 02:40 PM

    Comments:
    happy thanksgiving to everyone is celebrating today!
    Christina 
    11/24/05 at 02:31 PM

    Comments:

    Ok, my guests have just left, so I have some space to breath for a change! I also would like to wish all our dear Americans a Happy Thanksgiving! You probably think I`m gonna use one of those Turkey smilies....and who am I to dissapoint you?

     

    Gee, if I am thankful for anything is making out of this party alive! The smashed window and stained carpet I can live with!  

    Oh, and I am also sending a Hello Kitty hug to Moro, as she requested one earlier and didn`t get one!


    RickiNicki 
    11/24/05 at 01:58 PM

    Comments:
    Happy Thanksgiving!


    RickiNicki 
    11/24/05 at 01:54 PM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:
    Sue, I read this today as well! I wonder if HE is really attending, maybe he's back or maybe he's still in the States, I don't know. As I have a day off on Monday I will probably pop by. I would like to see Elton as well, haven't seen him for a looooong time. Might be nice to see both of them.

    Vicki 
    11/24/05 at 01:33 PM

    What is your location? Los Angeles

    Comments:

    Thank you for the Thanksgiving wishes!!  One of my favorite holidays....no gifts to buy, no elaborate decorations, just family, friends and GOOD FOOD!! 

     

    Today I am giving thanks for my family, our continued good health and all the wonderful friends that I have made on this Guest book. 

     

    Well, I'm off to make my Brûléed Mashed Sweet Potatoes and take them to my mother-in-law's house.  Have a happy day, everyone!


    Marty 
    11/24/05 at 01:32 PM

    What is your location? cold Munich

    Comments:
    Hallo Marlina,
    Snape got dark eyes and Alan´s eyes are somehow greenish- you should look in Alan´s or Severus eyes . Do not always look at the lower parts- which are quite interessting as well - I am talking about his flat feet.
    Alfan 
    11/24/05 at 01:12 PM

    What is your location? Canada

    Comments:

    Im off to work right now but before I go I want to wish all my American friends HAPPY THANKSGIVNG!!!


    Elaine 
    11/24/05 at 12:40 PM

    Comments:

    Oh, and that cut scene! Looks like they might have filmed the scene with Snape blasting the bushes outside the Yule Ball. (Note his wand out!)Let's hope we see that on the dvd! (and is that a calendar?)


    Elaine 
    11/24/05 at 12:38 PM

    Comments:

    Sue, I thought you were going to say "Dickman" there - a la Victoria Wood! AR AND Gillian Anderson! Wonder if they will televise it somewhere?

     

    Satai, I think you get yourself too worked up. I agree you have a right to give your opinion, and you are welcome to make it. We enjoy hearing your thoughts on GoF, etc especially as they don't conform with the majority.But you should try and "curb your enthusiasm" a bit. You have proved to us that you are a master of the written word. Don't sully that reputation by sinking to abuse. We have rights, too, and one should be that we can come here and not have to feel embarrassed or offended by offensive comments.

     

    Now to teeth. You can get a sort of bridge that fits over teeth like retainers and I reckon that's what AR hd done. It was too quick a change for anything else. That's all I'm saying because we seem to pick the poor man up for every little thing he does. He's just fine whatever shape he comes in!

     

    And Happy Thanksgiving to all you Yanks!

     Thanksgiving Dinner Sleepy Pilgrim Pilgrim Pilgrim Happy Thanksgiving 

    Pilgrim Girl Carving Turkey Pilgrim Turkey Carve The Turkey Nap Turkey(Sorry,Em!) 



    rebecca 
    11/24/05 at 11:35 AM

    What is your location? sunny Florida

    Comments:

    Thanks for the heads up on the signed Snape photo, I'm bidding on it! (know I won't get it, but oh well!)

     

     Off to see GoF Saturday p.m. at the IMAX!! Can't wait---I'm a little obsessed with Snape in this movie...can't for the life of me figure out why, lol.

    ~Rebecca


    CatsPlay 
    11/24/05 at 11:21 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Here is a link to the article I think Sue is referring to...

     

    http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/articles/21019101?source=Evening%20Standard


    CatsPlay 
    11/24/05 at 11:17 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Woo Hoo Sue!  Exciting news!  Thanks!  So, it may seem that AR is traveling from NY to London sometime between 11/21 and Monday, if that Brokeback Mountain screening info was accurate.


    sue 
    11/24/05 at 11:06 AM

    Comments:

    Err. that would be RiCKman


    Sue 
    11/24/05 at 11:04 AM

    Comments:

    Is it safe??

     

    I bear News!!

    Tonights London Evening Standard reports:

    " Sir Elton John and Gillian Anderson are among the stars who will attend the 51st Evening Standard Theatre awards at the Savoy in Monday...............blah blah blah................Other stars at the event include John Hurt, Stephen Daldry, Emilia Fox, Alan Rikcman......etc etc"


    Marlina 
    11/24/05 at 10:33 AM

    Comments:

    Thanks Laurie

    Yeah, it's really exciting.. Just can't believe i really recieve it

     

    Oh, Thanks for the once provide the Mike Newell's interview clip! I never sure Alan wear contact lens to play Snape until today

     

    Have to go to sleep now Nighty Night!

     

    hehee..

     


    Laurie 
    11/24/05 at 10:18 AM

    What is your location? Vermont

    Comments:

     Marlina! I'm so happy for you. I know how excited I was to get my autograph. I brought the picture to work to show the girls I work with. I said to them "he touched this picture and I bet it has his DNA on it" (I watch way to much CSI) and one of the girls replied, "not unless he sneezed or coughed on it." LOL


    CatsPlay 
    11/24/05 at 09:49 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    As a little Thanksgiving day treat, if you haven't seen these before, I think they will make you laugh. 

     

    http://www.livejournal.com/tools/memories.bml?user=serpenatrix


    Christina 
    11/24/05 at 09:44 AM

    Comments:
    I meant "sometimes" instead os "something" in the previous post.
    Marlina 
    11/24/05 at 09:41 AM

    Comments:

    Thanks

    Yeah.. I just can't stop kiss *caugh* i mean staring at it


    Christina 
    11/24/05 at 09:41 AM

    Comments:

    VERY OT but : Moro, I bet you thought I wasn`t serious, well guess what! I was!   BAAAAAAAD IDEA! He`s worse that gay! He`s married!!!   (I truly am! watch! )And I made a complet fool out of myself! I couldn`t mutter something else other than..."O! silly me! I`m sorry....Do you have kids too?" What kind of question is that? I hardly recognize myself! And that concludes our "must go on after heartbreaking separation from boyfriend* lesson for today, kids! That`s it! I`ll remain quietly in my dungeon and never set foot in the Outer World again! NOOOO! WAIT! I can`t do that either! He`s the postman, duuuuh! He comes AT HOME with the mail! Drats! I need a plan B, prontissimo!

    Marlina - I am so happy for you! Well at least it was worth the wait!

    Satai - I could never imply that you mustn`t see things with a critical eye. I do that too, maybe too much! Sadly I came to the conclussion it`s not the best thing to do for myself because my high standards could only drive people away. Lately I just learned to adapt to the situation and make the best of what I have. And if I have this little of Snape, well I decided to make the best of it and enjoy every second hes on screen. It`s nice to believe our efforts could make a difference, but unfortunately the world insn`t build that way. Something what we wish for and what we fight for doesn`t come true. You have to start fighting with that option in mind, that you may not succed, so the failure doesn`t affect you that much. It`s just my opinion about life in general, which doesn`t mean I actually stop fighting, or dreaming or anything. It`s just my opinion that you have to learn to accept what it has been given to you. I didn`t mean you have to stop expressing yourself, it was more a personal thought about the situation.

    Anyway, life would get pretty boring if we all agree on every matter!

     


    kathy 
    11/24/05 at 09:40 AM

    Comments:

    Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who celebrates and a "I'm so thankful for Claudia and all of you on this wonderful GB"

     


    Dee 
    11/24/05 at 09:34 AM

    Comments:

    Alanfan - Gee...I never thought about it. AR could still be here sitting down to a Thanksgiving buffet as we speak! sigh...

     

    Moro - Honey...you've GOT to cut back on the coffee in the morning!

     

     


    Bluebeatbbabe 
    11/24/05 at 09:05 AM

    Comments:
    Marlina,

    Well Done, I know you will be tickled pink and all the other colours of the rainbow too!!!

    You can kiss it many times... er... the photo , that is !
    CatsPlay 
    11/24/05 at 09:00 AM

    What is your location? Snowy Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Marlina,

     

    Congratulations, that is wonderful!!  


    Marlina 
    11/24/05 at 08:47 AM

    What is your location? Indonesia

    Comments:

    Hey all!

     

    WooO! Guess what i found in my mail box today!

    Alan authograph!

     

    Sorry can't help myself!

     


    Ali-Pat 
    11/24/05 at 08:39 AM

    What is your location? packing the car with all those pies...

    What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://home.earthlink.net/~sa.pe/APLhome.html

    Comments:

    Claudia--thanks so much for that Mephisto article!!  Any article that cites Dorothy Parker is worthwhile, not to mention the actor who quotes her.  Had no idea AR read for White Nights.  Wonder if his character did any dancing...

     

    A wonderful and warm Thanksgiving to all who celebrate! 


    Claudia 
    11/24/05 at 08:20 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Ohhh yes!  An AR Christmas card contest would be an excellent idea!  Let me see what I can come up with. 

     

     


    Bluebeatbbabe 
    11/24/05 at 08:02 AM

    What is your location? Sheffield

    Comments:
    Dee,
    I'm with you for a christmas card design contest - Alan related , of course, think that could be real fun.

    What do you think Claudia ?

    I've one in mind already, mind, it's probably the same as many others will be thinking!.
    Perhaps we could ECard the best entries !.
    Claudia, I have n't forgotten the Bill Paterson tape- I promise to search tonight for it !
    Claudia 
    11/24/05 at 07:37 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

     

    Happy thanksgiving to everyone that celebrates!  Have a great day and get some rest...the Christmas race begins tomorrow! 

     

    Satai, of course you have a right to express your opinion.  And I agree that the "powers that be" need to have the whole picture as far as how fans feel about the film. 

     

    But when they are called idiots and stupid, that's not acceptable. Just as I would not tolerate anyone calling you or anyone else here idiot or stupid.

     

    I'm really sorry if you can't understand my position. 

     

     

     


    Satai Delenn 
    11/24/05 at 07:33 AM

    Comments:

    Quote:
    Moro  
    Today at 06:35 AM

    What is your location?
    Pittsburgh

    Comments:
    And well that you should look at things with a critical eye, Delenn! Too few people do engage in critical thinking these days. If it makes you feel any better, I don't think Claudia meant to take issue with your position. Rather, I think she was only concerned about the references to the folks at WB as "idiots" and to JKR "stupidly" approving changes and omissions. As forum moderator it's her job to take issue with anything posted on the GB that might be potentially libelous or slanderous, and put a stop to it. But I don't think you libeled or slandered anyone in this case-- it might be a case of name-calling, but that in itself isn't lawsuit material.

    I also think that Claudia does a fine job of monitoring this board and her say should be not just the final word, but the only word in such matters. It's not even my place to have said as much regarding this particular dispute as I have. So I'm going to shut up about it now.
     

     

    Yeah, I understand that and you are correct. Claudia is the final/only word on this board, BUT, I have the right to state my opinion of WB and JKR and it should NOT be brought down on her head (and I know you are not arguing with me on this Moro, I am merely explaining it). It is MY opinion, not hers, how I feel about this movie. And no, I did not say anything liabelous (sp????) or slanderous. I merely stated my own PERSONAL opinion of a network and the creator. There is nothing wrong with that. If WB is going to get bent out of shape about someone stating an opinion about them (positive OR negative) then they've got bigger problems than just making movies (both bad and good ones).

     

    Ok. I'm going to bed so that I can have a few hours of sleep before I have to go face my family for Thanksgiving. Lord, this is going to be a long day! I love them, but.........

     

    Anyway, Happy Turkey Day to all that celebrate it!


    Moro 
    11/24/05 at 06:35 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:
    And well that you should look at things with a critical eye, Delenn! Too few people do engage in critical thinking these days. If it makes you feel any better, I don't think Claudia meant to take issue with your position. Rather, I think she was only concerned about the references to the folks at WB as "idiots" and to JKR "stupidly" approving changes and omissions. As forum moderator it's her job to take issue with anything posted on the GB that might be potentially libelous or slanderous, and put a stop to it. But I don't think you libeled or slandered anyone in this case-- it might be a case of name-calling, but that in itself isn't lawsuit material.

    I also think that Claudia does a fine job of monitoring this board and her say should be not just the final word, but the only word in such matters. It's not even my place to have said as much regarding this particular dispute as I have. So I'm going to shut up about it now.


    Laura 
    11/24/05 at 06:22 AM

    Comments:

    I liked HP movies before to know who AR was...I should dig a hole and hide myself there, ehehe.

    So I'm always and still a huge HP fan.

    I hope for the future that mr Rickman receives offers to play something where he is the main character, so no cut scene for him, only for others


    Moro 
    11/24/05 at 06:18 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:
    Completely off topic, here-- forgive me.  I just have to know.  It's a burning issue:

    Did the geeky postman agree to go out with you, Christina? 

    woohoo!


    Satai Delenn 
    11/24/05 at 06:17 AM

    Comments:

    Laura, Moro,

     

    Thank you both very much for your support. It is very much appreciated.

     

    I was speaking to someone today/yesterday about the movie and we got into a discussion about documentaries vs. entertainment vs. books, etc.

     

    He said that movies based from books are ALWAYS different and are done strictly for money making purposes (although, and this is my viewpoint, so are books......) and rarely hold true to the books. I know this is true, but that does not make it any less frustrating to see this done. If you're going to make a movie from a book it should hold true to it's original source and not take liberties. Or, if it does, it should be MINIMAL.

     

    I have also come to realize that as I get older I am analyzing things WAY more than I used to and as a result I tend to be harsher about things like this. I am no longer able to watch a show or movie that has been based off of a book or history or whatever because I then sit and analyze everything and expect it to resemble the truth (or if it's off of a book, I expect it to more closely resemble what was originally written), not be completely embellished. Plus, I have never been a big fan of pure action films and so the GOF movie has disappointed me on two fronts. 1. It was based on a book and did not follow the book very closely, and 2. It was turned into an action movie with little/no depth of story and/or characters.

     

    The result? A highly disappointing film for me. Did the movie make me laugh? Yes, it did. But more than that it made me want to cry because of how much was changed AND removed and added.

     

    So, I do respect that most of you enjoyed the film because it was fast paced and funny and that you don't care that things were taken out and other things added in that weren't in the book and more things that were in the book were changed, etc., but I expect the same respect in return from people when I state that I wasn't happy with the movie and choose to express whom I am upset with and why.


    Laura 
    11/24/05 at 05:36 AM

    Comments:

    Satai

    I agree with you that it's disappointing to see how lack of Snape there is and that he's been cut too!

    I was thinking about Lord of Rings too but in a different way:I wouldn't mind a longer Harry Potter movie if it had more Snape this way.More adults than kids watch HP movies so if it would last a little more and keep more Snape in it I would be very happy!

    Hugs for you Satai, don't be upset, let's hope some good scene will end in the DVD as extra, available to everyone!!

    (hope hope hope!)


    Moro 
    11/24/05 at 05:23 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh, with coffee

    Comments:
    Why is everyone still up? This is a ridiculous time to be awake! Go to bed!

    Heh. See what I did there. It's funny because I'm awake, too. Heh.

    Maybe not.

    Okay: I know I'm stirring an open can of worms, here. I should just stay out of it. But Delenn, this GOF thing's really eating away at you. Of course you have a right to be disappointed, and to say so. But film adaptations don't cancel out their book counterparts. Look at Lord of the Rings: a lot of things were changed and omitted in those films, but no one's stopped reading Tolkien-- in fact his readership's increased. No one's going to forget the original version of the story. The same is true with JKR's work. It's powerful, poignant storytelling that resonates with a lot of people; they're always going to return to the original, whether the films reflect that original faithfully or not. And it's also true that that original story, and the things you find most meaningful in it, will stay with you. That's your personal engagement with the narrative, and no one can take it from you. They'll argue with you about it, sure, but their arguments don't invalidate your reading of the text.

    For the record, everyone, I don't think the studio or JKR or anyone else is about to come after us because Delenn has expressed dissatisfaction with the film. It may not be what they want to hear, but she hasn't libeled anyone, nor has she threatened anyone. Relax and give Delenn a break, okay? We're all friends here, and we're all very level-headed, thoughtful people. That's what drew me out of lurkdom in the first place.

    Now, have a Hello Kitty. Hello Kitty wants a hug!

    Don't make me pull out the baby Alan. I'll do it. Don't push me.




    Satai Delenn 
    11/24/05 at 04:34 AM

    Comments:

    Quote:
    kathy  
    Today at 03:21 AM

    Comments:

    Satai, you can express that directly to the studios, I know they have email.  This isn't the proper forum.

     

     

    Oh, I see. So everyone else here can say how great they think the film is, but I am not allowed to say how displeased/angry/frustrated/disappointed I am in the film and why?..........


    Christina 
    11/24/05 at 03:53 AM

    Comments:

    Well it`s not long before my guests arrive so I will make this short.

    deleted scene - *sigh*......No rosie bushy scene for us....so sad...but this is all I can say. You really shouldn`t get to upset, Satai, because there`s not much one CAN do in such a situation. Let`s hope the next one will be better. And yes, I know the wait is loooooong....But we also must remember this book was substantially bigger than the previous, so there really wasn`t much room to squeeze all the Snape scenes or other scenes with other characters.

    Ok, they are here...why do I get the feeling this is goind to be a loooooong day?


    Alanfan 
    11/24/05 at 03:25 AM

    Comments:

    Happy Thanksgiving to all of you across the pond, I hope you have a great time sharing with your families. And if Alan is still there with friends, I hope he has a great time too.


    kathy 
    11/24/05 at 03:21 AM

    Comments:

    Satai, you can express that directly to the studios, I know they have email.  This isn't the proper forum.


    Satai Delenn 
    11/24/05 at 03:11 AM

    Comments:

    Quote:
    Claudia  
    Today at 01:36 AM

    What is your location?
    GA

    Comments:

    Satai, when posting, please remember that we have eyes on us.

     

    I think they need to know that not everyone likes what they've done with the film. If all they see is "Oh, the movie was great, I don't mind the changes....." then they're not going to acknowledge when people aren't happy. I am very frustrated at what they did and seeing the pic of that deleted scene just increases my anger and frustration with them. I have the right to express that.


    Christina 
    11/24/05 at 03:01 AM

    Comments:

    Morning everyone!*trying to stay awake*

    Moro-Oh I forgot to mention yesterday I found a video (following one of the links in the main page) with an AR -Darth Vader comparison!!! Awsome!!! (I didn`t post the link because I just knew you would curse your dial-up connection again)So you are not the only one thinking we would have looked great with a lighsaber!

    Dee- In case I haven`t mentioned, you rock. Well, I suppose I did mention it once or twice. Well, tough! Get used to it!

    Chalebh- Christmas tree? Already? Oh I`m getting waaay behind here!

    I`m off! I have to prepare a birthday party! And not for myself sadly! You know, the your-place-is-free-and-I-still-live-with-my-parents-so-help-me kind of party.....It`s a good thing that I have such a big and generous heart...and don`t forget modest too! *wink* So I`ll let you sleep for a little while but somebody better be awake when I return!

    Claudia - updates? updates you said? *bouncing like a little kid* Yuuuupeeee!!!!

    There hasn`t been a word on AR`s projects for some time now.....These people better not mess with my patience!

    oh and I also have a huuuuuge request for anybody who has the Love Actually DVD. I understand it includes that deleted scene with Alan and Emma, Harry and Karen, I mean? if it`s not to big and you find some way to do that, could someone please upload that somewhere? *big puppy eyes*.....Is anyone interested in helping this sad hen here?

     


    Chalebh 
    11/24/05 at 01:43 AM

    What is your location? admiring the Christmas tree

    Comments:

    Good morning,

     

    for the signed picture at ebay the bits are now 20 pounds (and that is with 9 days to go).  Maybe it's just because everybody knows it is an original autograph and nothing faked. But where is the fund in hunting down a signed picture from the man himself?

     

    Sarah, Moro (and all the others who didn't dare to ask) *g*

    Chalebh is an anagram of my family name. I came upon it in school when we discussed the concept and use of anagrams. The "Chalebh" intrigued me because it is similar to a name in the bible and it was far better than the anagram I made from my first name.

    Years after that, when I started browsing the internet I was in need of a suitable and unique (and intelligent) nickname, I remembered it. So that is the story behind it.

     

    Christmas is approaching fast. Tonight I have my first of a lot of Christmas parties this year.

    And the weather forecast says a lot of snow this evening and the next morning. To make a short guess: There will be no "rush"-hour tomorrow morning.

     

    Have a nice day

     

    Chalebh

     

     


    Claudia 
    11/24/05 at 01:36 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Satai, when posting, please remember that we have eyes on us. 

     

     


    Sarah 
    11/24/05 at 01:14 AM

    What is your location? UK - moving house tomora!!!!!

    Comments:

    Catsplay - thanx for the pic

    I'm too busy looking at his hands and the way he holds his wand to look at anything else!! I'm a real hand person!


    Dee 
    11/23/05 at 11:23 PM

    Comments:

    Ah yes, the stance... Teh man can make just standing look good! If the photo was a little clearer I'd use it for my Christmas cards!

     

    Hmmm...maybe an AR Christmas card design contest would be fun!


    Satai Delenn 
    11/23/05 at 11:19 PM

    Comments:

    ARGH! GRrrrrrr!!!!!!

     

    *grumbles and mumbles incoherently about the idiots of WB and at JKR for stupidly approving the changes......* *shakes fist at WB idiots and JKR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*

     

    STOP BUTCHERING THE HP FILMS BY CUTTING OUT SCENES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


    CatsPlay 
    11/23/05 at 11:00 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    By the way, that deleted scene image is fixation-worthy.  Check teh luscious hair and the stance and the nice, slim waist. 

     

    YUMMY!

     

     


    CatsPlay 
    11/23/05 at 10:43 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    check this pic from a GOF cut scene!

     

    http://www.livejournal.com/community/ar_daily/50153.html


    Satai Delenn 
    11/23/05 at 10:01 PM

    Comments:

    Quote:
    WhoGirl17  
    Today at 03:15 PM

    What is your location?
    Pittsburgh

    Comments:
    Hi everyone! I've been lurking around for the last few weeks, reading all of your delightful posts every morning while I avoid doing work :-) Anyway, I just read this article and I didn't think it had been posted yet, so I thought I'd share at the same time as saying hello to everyone! Happy Thanksgiving to all you USAers! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9959467/page/2/ 

     

     

     

    Oh yeah, lol. That's a great article! I laughed the first time I read it.


    Dee 
    11/23/05 at 09:13 PM

    Comments:

    And speaking of The Preacher...

     


    Sweet dreams!


    Dee 
    11/23/05 at 08:30 PM

    Comments:

    Thanks so much for pointing me to The Preacher transcript. wOw! The words are very powerful. In this day of political correctness and government posturing, most "civilized people" would probably consider it an immoral speech. Yet, perhaps they have forgotten that peace is usually built on bloody foundations.

     

    Sorry...don't mean to get so philosophical on Thanksgiving Eve! Quick, pass the gravy!


    CatsPlay 
    11/23/05 at 08:07 PM

    Comments:

    Hi Claudia,

     

    I looked at some image services too and saw nothing.  I guess a 'press screening' may not be a covered event like a premiere (drats!)


    Claudia 
    11/23/05 at 07:58 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Thanks CatsPlay.  I just did a quick scan of some of the image services and there's nothing there of AR for either film.  I did, however, see quite a few picks of a nekkid Heath Ledger and a Jake Gyllenhaal's stunt double!  LOL

     

    I haven't been able to find anything firm about MNiRC but I keep looking. 

     

     

     


    CatsPlay 
    11/23/05 at 07:42 PM

    Comments:

    Sorry, 11/21, not yesterday


    CatsPlay 
    11/23/05 at 07:40 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Possible AR alert, trying to decipher this blog

     

    http://ifcblog.ifctv.com/ifc_blog/2005/11/_friday_decembe.html

     

    but I think they are saying that AR was at a press screening for Brokeback Mountain.

     

    http://www.brokebackmountainmovie.com

     

    Makes sense cause this is an Ang Lee film.   Depending on when this was, this may mean that AR may still be in the US?  I think there may have been multiple press screenings, but here was one yesterday in NYC.  And the guys who  wrote that blog above appear to be in NYC, and if Star Jones was there, then that would imply NYC.  Has anyone heard anything further on MNiRC?

     

    http://www.ifp.org/calendar/eventitem.php?chapter=1&id=1130

     

    Hmmmmm...if AR is in NYC, maybe he is firming up details for MNiRC?

     

     


    Laurie 
    11/23/05 at 06:33 PM

    What is your location? Vermont

    Comments:

    Thank you Elaine for posting that clip, Claudia for posting the article and everyone else for posting all the stuff you post and keeping me in stitches a lot of the time. I just loving coming to the GB, you are all so wonderful!

     

    I do have a question that is OT but I have to ask, is there anyone else on here from Vermont? I know it's a small state but there must be someone else here!


    SeverinaSnape 
    11/23/05 at 05:47 PM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:

    Add one more from Philly - ME!

     

    Born and raised in West Philly - but a Nanticoke-Lenni Lenape Native American - YEP! Historically the tribal territory is Delaware... and the Delaware valley still carries a lot of Nanticoke and Lenape names...

    NOW how many of US are roaming on this forum eh?

     

     

    Hmm I need a N8tive emoticon!


    Claudia 
    11/23/05 at 05:20 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Thanks for the update on the "Pooltogether" auction, Sue.  Its interesting that he put up a signed pic of Snape.  I wonder if he thought it would be more popular since GoF is so much in the air. 

     

    Yes Dee, our very own sonoma did a transcript of The Preacher a good while back.  Big hats off to sonoma for that because it take a heck of a lot of patience to do something like that! 

     

    Moro, our AWOL Kimberly sent me a link to the Play transcript a while back too.  Its on the same page you downloaded the clip from. 

     

     


    CatsPlay 
    11/23/05 at 04:53 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Dee,

     

    Go to the television page of the Download Haven and Claudia links to a transcript of The Preacher.


    sue 
    11/23/05 at 04:49 PM

    Comments:

    The Isle of Mull's "Pooltogether" charity auction have now added their signed Alan Rickman photo. It's a Snape one so hop that some of the people who are after the dodgy ones give this genuine one a go!!

    Details HERE


    Dee 
    11/23/05 at 04:24 PM

    Comments:

    INTJ - Thanks for posting that download link again! It would have taken longer to browse through the old posts than it did to actuallly download the video! Which, by the way is FABULOUS!!! Sparkling clear, beautiful color, so close you can see her nose hairs...  Egads...teh hands!

     

    Getting back to the subject of The Preacher...does anyone know if there's a transcript of it anywhere? I'd love to read it.

     

    Christina - Thanksgiving here in the USA is tomorrow (Thursday). Many guestbook folks have probably already made the sage dressing and made the pumpkin pies! Me...? I made reservations! We're going to a typical American eat-until-you-explode buffet.


    Moro 
    11/23/05 at 04:10 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh! Yeah!

    Comments:
    That's four gals from Pennsylvania, Claudia-- we've got one from Philly, remember. Yea, verily, our mighty legions shall rise up and take possession of this forum, etc. etc.

    Pennsylvania: the Red State Masquerading as a Blue State. Catchier than "The Keystone State" as far as mottos go, I feel.

    Thanks for the article, by the way! I'm getting in a theater mood. I've just watched Play and now I'm off to fetch myself the script, because I couldn't catch all of it just by listening. Is it just me, or does the repetition of the dialogue coupled with the "graveyard" aspect of the thing frighten all of you, too? It gave me serious chills. (She said, rather inelegantly.)

    WhoGirl17 
    11/23/05 at 03:55 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Yeah, I kind of noticed the abundance of Pittsburghers on here  I'm actually originally from Arizona, but I've been here for about five years now.  I'm amazed by how many connections AR has to this city!  St. Paul's, which is church at the end of Dogma, is right down the street from where I live.  I sigh when I pass that sidewalk...Alan walked there...I also found out (from the commentary on the DVD) that the dancers used in Bob Roberts were from my college!  Awesome!  Go Point Park!  But anyway, thanks for the warm welcome everyone!  I'll be sure to be more vocal from now on   Ta ta!


    Claudia 
    11/23/05 at 03:36 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

     

    Hello WhoGirl17 and welcome aboard!  I'm so glad you came out of lurksville!  I hope you will join us as often as you can. 

     

    Oh dear, we Georgia girls need to get on the ball!  I think its a tie right now.  Three of us from Georgia...Three from California...and now three from Pennsylvania!  LOL 

     

    I just received an email from Whateverittakes. 

     

    Hi,
    We need your help! We've designed ecards for each of the wristbands we have for sale & we need your help to get them out to people! Each ecard represents a different band, this first one is for Franz Ferdinand. If you can, please email this link on to anyone you think would be interested in seeing the Franz Ferdinand wristband or the http://www.whateverittakes.org website. We're on a mission to raise as much as we can before Christmas! We'll be sending you a different one each week - please just delete them if you can't help. Don't forget to check out our shop yourself - more wristbands have recently been released!

    Many thanks

    All at Whateverittakes

    If you have problems reading this,
    click here

     

    Unfortunately, they don't have any wristbands with AR's art on it yet.  Maybe it will show up soon. 

     

    http://www.whateverittakes.org/shop.php?rc=70

     

     



    Christina 
    11/23/05 at 03:27 PM

    Comments:

    WhoGirl17 - Oh no! another Pittsburg girl! You`ve got us all surrounded! And don`t you DARE mention pierogie! I still can`t cook them right!  


    Christina 
    11/23/05 at 03:23 PM

    Comments:
    Well WhoGirl17, one thing`s for sure! You just bribed your way in! (kidding!!) Welcome aboard! That link was posted a couple of weeks back, I can`t really remember, but nice of you though! Oh, and thanks for the Thanksgiving reminder! As I`m European I have an excuse for ignorance! Happy Thanksgiving to all of our dear Americans! (aaaa....when is that exactly? )
    WhoGirl17 
    11/23/05 at 03:15 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:
    Hi everyone! I've been lurking around for the last few weeks, reading all of your delightful posts every morning while I avoid doing work :-) Anyway, I just read this article and I didn't think it had been posted yet, so I thought I'd share at the same time as saying hello to everyone! Happy Thanksgiving to all you USAers! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9959467/page/2/
    Christina 
    11/23/05 at 03:11 PM

    Comments:

    Moro, you lucky kid! At least YOU didn`t have to wrapp yourself in tinfoil pretending to be 3-CPO or wear a mop on top of your head because you "just HAD a natural talent for playing Chewie"! I swear, if I ever get my hand on those nasty kids... and the fact that they grown up is NOT going to save them! Captain...*dark heavy breathing* prepare my ship for departure!*dark heavy breathing*  They have failed me for the last time....
    Ok, enough SW talk, I`m going mental! 

     

    Yeah, we`ve been having these weird topics lately:boob touching, leg spreading, fake items popping out from`s AR lovely features...hmmm...do you think this is a sign that we have LOST IT?! Or simply need to get out more?  

    Well that`s it! I`m asking my pretty-handsome-but-rather-geeky-and-most-probably-gay-by-the-looks-of-it postman on a date! 


    Claudia 
    11/23/05 at 03:01 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    And here's a piccie from Mephisto....

     

     


    Claudia 
    11/23/05 at 02:49 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

      Between cleaning the house, I'm still working on an update AND digging around in my AR archives.  I found this article and thought it might be some interesting reading.  Its long but interesting nonetheless.....

     

     

    Into the Underworld.  By Heather Lawton (Guardian Newspaper April 2, 1986)

     

    Alan Rickman concedes that heavy metal fans and theatre audiences are often worlds apart. Perhaps this shouldn't be the case. Rickman refers back a few years to when he was performing in Man Is Man at Bristol's Little Theatre. Having taken his final bow to the discreet Brechtian audience, he took a look in the next door hall where Thin Lizzie was performing.

     

    "I just opened the door and was thrown back by the high-octane excitement that was going on on that stage. And you thought now just a minute ... I'm not trying to be a rock group and we don't have to have people watching us waving scarves in the air and jumping up and down. But there's got to be a version of that excitement, otherwise theatre is a waste of time."

     

    Excitement is hard to come by. Rickman says he's found it in Peter Brook's work and at Ariane Mnouchkine's Theatre du Soleil on the outskirts of Paris. Having seen Henry IV there, and more recently her play on Cambodia, The Terrible But Unfinished History of Norodom Sihanouk. Rickman registered the experience of "an entire audience actively involved in the story unfolding in front of them" and of feeling "parts of you being activated while you're watching it that seem only to be activated when you go to wonderful theatre."

     

    This is the reason he's glad now to be doing something of Mnouchkine's. He opens as Hendrik Hofgen in her version of Klaus Mann's Mephisto at the Barbican tomorrow. Adrian Noble directs this new translation by Timberlake Wertenbaker. A translation faithful to Mnouchkine, says Noble, who describes the play in her words, as a "histoire exemplaire."

     

    Doing Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Rickman sometimes felt "a lack of breathing in the audience" - a version perhaps of his own excitement at Mnouchkine's theatre. In the RSC's production of Christopher Hamptons' dramatization of the Laclos novel, Rickman played the morally bankrupt Vicomte de Valmont with superb, sexy, dissolute languor, plus a brilliant sense of timing and feeling such that it was tempting to say perhaps it was a professional turning point for him. Not a suggestion he relishes - all acting is cumulative. He shrugs. "With a part like that, you'd be a fool not to use it."

     

    Rickman sees his part as Hofgen as being about "how big a trough you can dig for yourself," should you be blinded by hideous, meaningless ambition. Mnouchkine's work requires a somewhat heightened form of acting, he says. She provides more of an over than a sub-text, requiring a fairly direct and energized style.

    When Mephisto, the story of an actor's gradual corruption in Nazi Germany was performed at the Theatre du Soleil in 1979, it caused quite an uproar. More than 200,000 saw the play, seated with stages around them so they could turn from Hamburg to Berlin with a mere swivel.

     

    One of the reasons perhaps for the play's impact may have been that the novel (written in 1936) was still embalmed in litigation and banned in Germany. It didn't appear legally there until 1981. Istvan Szabo's fine adaptation was the same year. Thus the story of Mephisto - now well documented - was until comparatively recently a tale one had to burrow for under bookstalls by the Seine to find illegal German translations.

     

    It was like seeking out a Nabakov or a Genet, but the reason for the prohibition was libel rather than indecency - the character of Hendrik Hofgen is extremely close to the German actor Gustaf Gruendgens, Mann's brother-in-law, and known for his role as Mephisto in Goethe's Faust.

     

    Despite allegations of Nazi association, Gruendgens remained an actor of significance in post-war Germany until his suicide in 1963. It was his adopted son who brought the libel action.

     

    Klaus Mann committed suicide in a Cannes hotel in 1949, aged 43. A contributory factor may well have been his failure to get Mephisto published in post-war Germany. Mnouchkine's play opens with a voice speaking a letter of rejection from a publisher to Mann, followed by Mann's bitter reply. And indeed one of the last letters Mann wrote before his death was a savage indictment to a publisher who had reneged on his promise to publish the novel.

     

    Rickman is reluctant to be weighed down by autobiographical associations. Having read the novel, Mann's autobiography the Turning Point, history books and having seen the movie, he says one should assemble the information but then "throw it over your shoulder and just do it."

     

    The process is not dissimilar, he says, from confronting a speech like the Seven Ages of Man from As You Like It (also directed by Noble). "It's one of the most famous speeches in the world and you can't pretend it isn't - in a way, it's got neon lights around it and it doesn't spring naturally. So therefore, it needs a sort of artifice. Gradually over the year, I hope I've started to find a balance between keeping it as part of the scene but also giving it what it was asking for.

     

    Mephisto, the play differs from the movie, says Adrian Noble, because it is not a biopic, but a play which concentrates on an ensemble, a community of actors, representing different forms of choice under extreme situations. "Each scene requires particular qualities of energy and focus of political debate on stage which is rare, in the English tradition. It's thrilling to work on because it requires a new vocabulary with which to tackle it and different routes to achieve an end," says Noble.

     

    Does the production offer parallels with other societies, Britain maybe? (unemployment figures chart the text and there are references to dead elms). Noble and Rickman both say the information lies within the text and it is up to the audience to decide whether it's relevant. "Here's the raw material of how change happened in a society when people said this couldn't happen. But that's no reason not to keep looking at how a sequence of events can occur in a supposedly free country," says Rickman.

     

    What have been turning points in Rickman's life? The most important, he says, was his decision, aged 26, to renounce a career as a Soho-based graphic designer and go to RADA. Another was to leave Stratford seven years ago after only a year there (playing in The Tempest, Captain Swing, Antony and Cleopatra).

     

    He then worked at the Royal Court, the Bush and Hampstead Theatre Club in plays like Dusty Hughes's Commitments and Bad Language, Snoo Wilson's The Grass Widow, Aphra Benn's The Lucky Chance.

     

    If acting is a cumulative experience, Rickman sees a visit to Russia with The Brothers Karamozov as important. It was an extraordinary time, culminating in a performance in a 7th century church in Tbilisi, with the four players singing Ode to Joy and climbing into this strange steeple on a hilltop. While there he saw a lot of theatre, including an Estonian theatre company doing Edward Bond's Bingo in Moscow.

     

    If the character Hofgen ends the play with the words "I'm only an actor", the actor Rickman would disagree. "I'm only an agent, a middle-man. But a very powerful one because you can influence and alter, help or subvert, or encourage or expand what the author is trying to say." Scripts or texts which cartoon serious issues and character, with politically unsound messages which don't help anyone, should be avoided with a barge-pole, Rickman says. He cited White Nights, which he read for. For such work he quotes Dorothy Parker. "This is not a script to be tossed lightly aside. It should be hurled with great force."

     


    Moro 
    11/23/05 at 02:17 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:
    Christina - What's that you say? You're my father?!

    Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

    But far be it from me to start making geeky Star Wars references on this strictly AR-centric forum. For the record, I think he would've looked fabulous wielding a light saber.

    The truth: When I was growing up, the other kids would never let me be Princess Leia when we played Star Wars. I had to be Luke. I was also forced to be Peter Pan, as they'd never let me take Wendy.

    Just imagine for a moment, if you will, the potential for gender confusion.

    Fortunately, in my case it's only resulted in a preference for wearing trousers. I'm just saying, the potential's there.

    I wonder how Alan Rickman would feel about our probing dentistry discussions.


    Dee 
    11/23/05 at 02:17 PM

    Comments:

    Christina - *laughing so hard I can't see to type!!* That's exactly what I was thinking!! False forehead...fake teeth...if anyone says AR wore a toupee in Mesmer or a prosthetic in Dark Harbor and I'm going to scream!!

     

    CLAUDIA!!!! MOM!!!! Make them STOP!!!!

    *laughing so hard my side hurts*


    Sasha 
    11/23/05 at 02:08 PM

    What is your location? Florida, U.S.

    What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://www.emeraldwendy.org

    Comments:

    Hey Claudia,

     

    thanks for sending the picture, yeah, i saw that pic a couple days ago and was so happy to finally see a new image from the movie. Sorry i didnt show it to you, thats because Alan wasnt in the pic. But if i do see any Alan pics in the Perfume ill be sure to send them to you.

     

    also, Alan did a great job in GOF, too bad his role wasnt as big. Keep up the great job on your site Claudia.


    Christina 
    11/23/05 at 01:57 PM

    Comments:

    Moro you REALLY shouldn`t have said that!!!! I`m a Star Wars geek and now I have this picture of the immolation scene from Episode III! NOW how will I be able to sleep at night! Great...just my luck! Another stroll with fearsome Pekineese into the mist.... BTW, guess what I`m gonna call you from now one! Luke.....*filtering air* .......

    Oh dear oh my!Here we goooooo agaaaaaaain! First it was the fake forehead! But did it st0p there??? NOOOOO! It had to be the fake teeth then! What are you going to tell me next? That he`s been wearing a corset while filming GoF? (hmmmm.....he does look slimmer) I`m telling you guys will be the end of me! Oh I`m so depressed! I can calculate my chances for survival...but I won`t like it! *falling into a Marvin phase*

     

    NEEEEEAH! just teasing ya, I love the man no matter how much he mutilates himself!


    CatsPlay 
    11/23/05 at 01:36 PM

    Comments:

    OK, just thinking, my teeth question was probably stupid.  This is coming from a person who has never had a cavity in 44 years, so I have no clue on dental stuff!  Although my bottom teeth are totally crooked, too!


    CatsPlay 
    11/23/05 at 01:29 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    I seem to recall thinking his teeth looked extremely straight on the bottom in Love Actually.  Is it possible he has a removable device that he wears sometimes (probably at the same time he wears the fake forehead, no doubt!)?  Because in the pic from Elaine below they definitely retain that charming crookedness. 


    CatsPlay 
    11/23/05 at 01:26 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Thanks for the info on the teeth and the book!  Susan, I snagged one of the images from your photobucket album (hope you don't mind) and was playing around with this software that I forgot I had, that manipulates pics.  Here is the result:

     


    Claudia 
    11/23/05 at 01:26 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Congrats on getting Play, Moro.  Hope you'll be glad you took the step. 

     

    Thanks on posting the link again, INTJ. I think it has been the most popular download in ages!    I hope RL settles down for you soon.  

     

    Em, as I was selecting which Play pics to post, I had a twinge of nostalgia for the pre-dental days too.  CatsPlay, I believe it was around the time of Something the Lord Made that fans detected he had had some dental work done. 

     

    But the bottom teeth haven't been completely straightened out as Elaine's perfect pic from NAS shows....

     

     

     

    (sorry Em...I know how you love this emoti!

    but the emotion is definitely there!)

     


    Susan 
    11/23/05 at 01:08 PM

    Comments:
    AR did have something done to his teeth during the NY run of Private Lives.  Probably one on the bottom pulled and all the rest, top and bottom, veneered.   Comparison pix here: http://photobucket.com/albums/v203/SusanRawlins/Teeth/

    He has said that "that terrible book" is "full of lies."  Of course, you'd never know which were the lies...


    Sabine 
    11/23/05 at 12:53 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:
    Catsplay - I don't know how accurate That Book is (probably not very accurate), but I thought that the writing was just terrible.  My two cents.  :-)
    Moro 
    11/23/05 at 12:49 PM

    What is your location? Cowering beneath my desk in mortal terror

    Comments:
    Christina threatened:

    Quote:
    Moro - If you do NOT watch In Demand I swear I`ll get you banned from human existence in this world! Fear me! Muhahahahahaha!


    But Christina! I thought we were friends! Pierogi-eating sisters-in-arms! When did you turn into Darth Vader? I just don't know you any more!! Waaah! *flees in tears*

    Here, have a Hello Kitty. That'll temper your dark side.

    Awwww. Hello Kitty wants a hug.


    Moro 
    11/23/05 at 12:39 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh, FREE!!!

    Comments:
    YES!  It's done!  I have successfully downloaded Play!  Wooo!    Now I can get on with my life.  'Scuse me. 

    Christina 
    11/23/05 at 12:39 PM

    Comments:

    *yawn* Ok, middle of the day there, then I`m off to a good nappy!

    Moro - If you do NOT watch In Demand I swear I`ll get you banned from human existence in this world! Fear me! Muhahahahahaha! Oh and BTW, on my internet contract it says "128 kbps" but in fact it works with an indulgent 56 kbps! Damn those bastards!  And it didn`t take that much to download the video, just about...hmmm.....a bit over an hour. So you COULD give it a go...if life means something to you! *wink*

     


    Laura 
    11/23/05 at 12:36 PM

    Comments:

    Moro, if you can't download all the same time the long clip/clips, maybe you could get it/them from a friend who has ICQ because it allows resume so you can stop the download when you want and restart it when (for how long) you have time.

    Just an idea, I used to do this way when I had dial up connection,now I unistalled ICQ for good  


    Moro 
    11/23/05 at 12:08 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:
    CatsPlay enthused:

    Quote:
    Moro, if your Internet connection survives the download of Play, it will be primed and ready for that In Demand download!


    Sure, but what about my sanity? What about my entire day?  I'm getting bored. And my mother's probably trying to call me!

    CatsPlay 
    11/23/05 at 11:59 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Today I received (gasp!) a copy of the Paton unauthorized biography.  I know teh man vehemently objects to the book, but I was curious about it (sorry!). 

     

    Anyway, is the book

     

    -- filled with inaccuracies

     

    or

     

    -- filled with info we already know

     

    or a mix? 

     

    Just trying to get in the right mindset before reading it. 

     

    Moro, if your Internet connection survives the download of Play, it will be primed and ready for that In Demand download!


    Elaine 
    11/23/05 at 11:57 AM

    Comments:

    Ali-Pat, Chalebh, Claudia. Thank you for the info on that event. Looks like it was very low key as I haven't heard a whisper.

     

    Laura, the caps were frm "Close My Eyes".


    Moro 
    11/23/05 at 11:51 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh, only 38% of the way through downloading Play, grr, grumble

    Comments:
    No harm done there, Sarah. You may have noticed how rarely I'm entirely on topic myself. I was wondering where Chalebh picked up "Chalebh" myself. It's a really pretty cool handle.

    All right, all right. I'm downloading Play as we speak, but only because I really want to see it. Everyone happy now? I'll try to have my 100-page thesis on it finished before I leave for En-ger-land on Saturday.

    I leave for England on Saturday, by the way. Alice Trilogy for me in only one week, woohoo!Hey, where's Meeressternchen? She was supposed to have been to the play and after-show talk last night. Wherefore art thou, Meeressternchen dearie? I await your thoughts with bouncy anticipation!

    Argh! Look at that! What do you mean, "43:04 remaining"?!?! Gaah! What a monumental pain in the patookus.

    INTJ 
    11/23/05 at 11:35 AM

    Comments:

     

    *delurking*

     

    Dee - Here's the link to my DVD rip of In Demand (it's a big file, 140 MB):

     

    http://www.filefactory.com/get/f.php?f=21fb87e399d0e490f669a72b

     

    Hope you're able to download it at the library. Enjoy! 

     

    *back to lurking now - RL's a real bear at the moment*

     

    PS   Elaine - Thank you for the Mike Newell clip!  CatsPlay - I love the "baby walking Alan" you made to pieces!  Thanks so much!

     

     

     


    CatsPlay 
    11/23/05 at 11:30 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Are these new to anyone?

     

     


    Sarah 
    11/23/05 at 11:12 AM

    What is your location? UK

    Comments:

    Sorry this is totally off topic but.....

    Chalebh - sorry for being personal (for want of a better word) but is that your real name? Chalebh is such a lovely name. The reason I ask is that I have a son called Caleb and its much the same! If you dont want to put it on the board and you are willing to answer me in email, I have put my email address up too. If you dont want to answer then I fully understand!

     

    Sorry once again to all for the OT


    CatsPlay 
    11/23/05 at 11:06 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Claudia, can you point me to the link for the R2 DVD player that you recommended?  Thanks!


    CatsPlay 
    11/23/05 at 11:02 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Dee, have a safe trip and wonderful Thanksgiving! 

     

    I will be around, but in case others are traveling, Happy Thanksgiving to all those who celebrate it.

     

    Re: old teeth, I thought I had read something somewhere (here) about him having the bottom teeth fixed.  Is this true?? 


    Emily 
    11/23/05 at 10:52 AM

    Comments:

    Claudia, nice "Play" caps. I can never get enough of AR's head in a jar.  Makes me nostalgic for the old teeth, too.


    Moro 
    11/23/05 at 10:38 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:
    Not to suggest for a moment that INTJ's wonderful efforts on everyone's behalf were not worthwhile!  It's people like her that make places like this lively and fun.  I guess I'm just more of a "discussion" freak than a "viewing" freak. 

    Moro 
    11/23/05 at 10:32 AM

    What is your location? Stubborn Muleville, PA

    Comments:
    Quote:
    Ohhh but...but...but Moro! The In Demand file that INTJ captured is very much "burnable" to DVD.


    I know, I know.  And yet... such a pain in the arse to have to do it!  I'm feeling...noncommittal.  Eh.  Whatever.  *shrug*


    Moro 
    11/23/05 at 10:28 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:
    Hey, here's something that might spark your interest in the Dylan Thomas poem, Claudia: my non-scholarly scribble-notes mention that by the time the poem was written, London (and many other parts of England) had been almost completely leveled by the air-raids of the Second World War. In the poem Thomas recalls (according to my notes) particularly happy childhood memories on his aunt and uncle's farm-- put into that kind of context, the imagery becomes especially haunting. At least, it does to me, especially the last two lines:

    Time held me green and dying
    Though I sang in my chains like the sea.

    There's this idea in those lines of how the memory of his childhood on the farm is kind of suspended in time; it exists in the same time space of the devastation surrounding him. That devastation has even touched the physical location of that farm where he grew up, and the memory is superimposed on the present. I find that whole concept moving, anyway.

    We need some kind of "shrug" smiley in the bank. *shrug*



    Claudia 
    11/23/05 at 10:09 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Ohhh but...but...but Moro! The In Demand file that INTJ captured is very much "burnable" to DVD.  The quality is fantastic! 

     

     


    Moro 
    11/23/05 at 10:07 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:
    Claudia - If the notes I scribbled were anything like scholarly, I wouldn't feel so badly. But they're just dumb, and any which aren't dumb are illegible! They make me nostalgic about grad school, though.

    I think we do have some kind of accelerator on here already-- hubby's a software developer and very keen on keeping us computer-swish. The truth is actually that I more sort of can't be bothered to watch things that I can't stick in my DVD player or VCR. (One might even say I'm...noncommittal about getting through the entire AR library.) Isn't that sad? I must be a very poor AR fan indeed!

    *plods off to put sack over head, live in ditch*


    Claudia 
    11/23/05 at 09:54 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Moro, have you ever looked into a download accelerator program?  They work wonders and if you lose your connection (or just need to sign off), they pick up where they left off the next time you sign in. 

     

     


    Claudia 
    11/23/05 at 09:51 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Ali-Pat and Chalebh, thank you so much for the information on "For Maria with Love".  I'm afraid the poem doesn't grab me for some reason.  Maybe its my distractions at the moment.  I'll give it another go a little later. 

     

    Moro, don't think of your book as being "sullied" think of it having character! 

     

    Dee, about the best version of In Demand you will find (minus the acutal DVD) is the rip that INTJ (bless) did for us earlier this month.  I'm afraid I am in the midst of doing an archive so the link is temporarily gone.  But I'm uploading it to YouSendIt again as I type this. As soon as it finishes, I'll post the link again.  Its huge but its very worth the time to dowload. 

     

    Speaking of "download" I am taking time over the next few days to really work on an update. 

     

     


    Dee 
    11/23/05 at 09:41 AM

    Comments:

    I'm sorry sweetie - I've got the same slooooooow dialup at home. BUT I can do it at work at the library. Maybe you could try that too!


    Moro 
    11/23/05 at 09:38 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:
    Dee - go back in the guestbook history a couple of weeks, to around about the time CatsPlay was posting pictures of her eight-foot screen. I think it was INTJ who uploaded the link that started the squeeage-- full screen, crystal clear, ridiculous bandwidth. I'll never be able to download it in this lifetime. Sigh.

    I know, I know, CatsPlay! But it's too late for me. Go on. Go. Leave me in my 56K dialup misery.


    Moro 
    11/23/05 at 09:33 AM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:
    Thanks for the Dylan Thomas poem, Chalebh. It's one of my favorites. Would have loved to hear teh man read it.

    I have heard a recording of Dylan Thomas reading "Do not go gentle into that good night"; he's interesting to listen to. He gets awfully melodramatic at times-- one of my professors said that how overboard he went on a particular reading depended on how drunk he'd gotten himself beforehand. Apparently he read drunk more often than not.

    Gaah. Just dug out my copy of Dylan Thomas's Collected Poems only to discover that I scribbled notes all over the pages-- must have been during some seminar or other. What'd I do that for? It's not as though it actually helped me learn. And now my book is sullied.

    Laura 
    11/23/05 at 09:21 AM

    Comments:
    good warm luck Dee!
    Dee 
    11/23/05 at 09:15 AM

    What is your location? lost in the deepening SNOW!!!!!

    Comments:

    *pouting* No one has answered my question. *lip protruding* The only copy of InDemand that I have is the small grainy one. Is there a better copy somewhere on the web to grab?

     

    Everyone send warm thoughts my way! We were going to drive to Frankenmuth, Mich this weekend to soak up the Bavarin holiday atmosphere (getting ready for my library's German Christmas next Saturday), but we won't make it if the snow doesn't stop!


    Chalebh 
    11/23/05 at 08:44 AM

    Comments:

    Ali-Pat You were too quick for me.

     


    Chalebh 
    11/23/05 at 08:41 AM

    What is your location? nearly on the Christmas market

    Comments:

    For this Maria Bjornson thing.

    On this web-site http://alanholic.boo.pl/lyricsen.htm it says that Alan read this poem during the Memorial Gala for Maria Bjornson.

     

    Fern Hill  by Bob Thomas


    Now as I was young and easy under the apple boughs
    About the lilting house and happy as the grass was green,
    The night above the dingle starry,
    Time let me hail and climb
    Golden in the heydays of his eyes,
    And honoured among wagons I was prince of the apple towns
    And once below a time I lordly had the trees and leaves
    Trail with daisies and barley
    Down the rivers of the windfall light.

    And as I was green and carefree, famous among the barns
    About the happy yard and singing as the farm was home,
    In the sun that is young once only,
    Time let me play and be
    Golden in the mercy of his means,
    And green and golden I was huntsman and herdsman, the calves
    Sang to my horn, the foxes on the hills barked clear and cold,
    And the sabbath rang slowly
    In the pebbles of the holy streams.

    All the sun long it was running, it was lovely, the hay
    Fields high as the house, the tunes from the chimneys, it was air
    And playing, lovely and watery
    And fire green as grass.
    And nightly under the simple stars
    As I rode to sleep the owls were bearing the farm away,
    All the moon long I heard, blessed among stables, the nightjars
    Flying with the ricks, and the horses
    Flashing into the dark.

    And then to awake, and the farm, like a wanderer white
    With the dew, come back, the cock on his shoulder: it was all
    Shining, it was Adam and maiden,
    The sky gathered again
    And the sun grew round that very day.
    So it must have been after the birth of the simple light
    In the first, spinning place, the spellbound horses walking warm
    Out of the whinnying green stable
    On to the fields of praise.

    And honoured among foxes and pheasants by the gay house
    Under the new made clouds and happy as the heart was long,
    In the sun born over and over,
    I ran my heedless ways,
    My wishes raced through the house high hay
    And nothing I cared, at my sky blue trades, that time allows
    In all his tuneful turning so few and such morning songs
    Before the children green and golden
    Follow him out of grace.

    Nothing I cared, in the lamb white days, that time would take me
    Up to the swallow thronged loft by the shadow of my hand,
    In the moon that is always rising,
    Nor that riding to sleep
    I should hear him fly with the high fields
    And wake to the farm forever fled from the childless land.
    Oh as I was young and easy in the mercy of his means,
    Time held me green and dying
    Though I sang in my chains like the sea.

     


    Ali-Pat 
    11/23/05 at 08:37 AM

    What is your location? fixin' to bake me some Thanksgiving PIES

    What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://home.earthlink.net/~sa.pe/APLhome.html

    Comments:

    Elaine, AR was indeed involved with the "For Maria With Love" benefit.  He read the poem “Fern Hill” by Dylan Thomas.  (For anyone who is curious, the event was a tribute to set and costume designer Maria Bjornson and was held on February 16, 2003 at the Royal Haymarket Theatre in London.)

     

    Well spotted, Elaine!  I have never seen that program either. 


    Laura 
    11/23/05 at 08:25 AM

    What is your location? Italy

    Comments:

    Elaine-

    thank you for the photos, where are they from?

    thank you, Claudia, for the pics from Play and The Preacher


    Bluebeatbabe 
    11/23/05 at 07:13 AM

    What is your location? Sheffield-UK

    Comments:
    Hi Everyone , just been catching up with the GB since Monday.




    Catsplay and Sarah, I think Alan guides/leads most of the movements in 'In Demand' He clearly manouevres and slides his derriere into the petrol pump column and he raises and wraps his leg around Sharleen, whilst firmly holding her... I remember the first time I saw this video which I think was on Top Of The Pops when it was first released, and I was absolutely fixated to the spot... and clearly thinking 'That Man is Gorgeous'... I could n't take my eyes of him and I think I remember there was a reaction about this SEXY video from the general public.


    I also think the movement that Sharleen made and whispered in Alan's ear which produced the cute response from him was NOT scripted- it seemed too much of the moment and was just captured on film. Whatever, it was very effective.


    Claudia 
    11/23/05 at 07:07 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Oh yes Elaine, he was associated with the tribute to Maria Bjornson.  But there has never been the slightest hint of anything....pics, audio, video or anything from this event...until now this program.  Hmmm, can't see paying that much for it but I'm sure someone will think it worth the price.

     

    Hey Lucy....that quote is waaaay to reminiscent of times today, isn't it?

     

     

     


    Lucy 
    11/23/05 at 06:11 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:
    My favorite The Preacher quote:

    "Don't take the word of those who set themselves above you. Look at the bill they are presenting. You have to pay it.



    Elaine 
    11/23/05 at 06:00 AM

    Comments:

    I was perusing Ebay when I came across this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alan-Rickman-Michael-Ball-One-Nighter-HM-2003_W0QQitemZ7564280231QQcategoryZ2365QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem

     

    I don't recall ever having heard him associated with this, or have I missed something?

     

    Incidentally, the "hand signed" autographs are in abundance on the listings. If I had time, I would email all the bidders and tell them they are bidding on a load of c**p. But then, if they believe everything they read on ebay and can't be bothered to do some research, then why should I waste my time doing it for them? I must admit, some of the "autographs" are getting quite good, though. The odd genuine one still garners the most bids, though!


    Claudia 
    11/23/05 at 05:46 AM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    I love reading thoughts about The Preacher.  Please keep 'em coming!  I see even Sabine popped her head out of the books to say something! 

     

    Red Tango!  Thanks for your funny and most timely addition!  Just in time for the holiday shopping season!   

     

    Since we're talking about Play as well, I thought I'd post a few pics from the piece.  Its not many times you see these pics, for some reason.    LOL 

     

        

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    If haunting is what they wanted to be....
    I'd say they hit the mark!

     

    Turkey day is approaching fast!

     

     


    Elaine 
    11/23/05 at 04:06 AM

    Comments:

    Red Tango, nice to see you are refreshed from your adventures on this shore - and still keeping up the good work!

     

    I actually prefer listening to The Preacher rather than watching. It is a monologue filled with passion. This was early in his "well known" career and you can hear the promise of wonderful things to come!!

     

    "Play" needs watching a few times before you can catch all the nuances in it. Beckett was a playwright who had radical ideas and was not afraid to see them through to fruition. The other plays on those discs are worth watching. I got them from our equivalent of Netflix.


    Christina 
    11/23/05 at 03:09 AM

    Comments:

    Morning to ya all! And yes, I know, Dee, it`s probably the middle of the night there! what can I say, I`m an owl!

    Claudia - *bowing and conducting tribal dances in front of computer screen* WoooooooHoooooo! *Nina-like sound* Sorry! I couldn`t help myself!


    RedTango 
    11/23/05 at 02:49 AM

    What is your location? Just past yesterday

    What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://www.alanrickmangallery.com

    Comments:

     

           Greetings, my lovelys. I was compelled this evening to add a NEW gallery to my site. The theme? Take a guess!!

     

         Not too many pics yet, but a good start. Go take a look!!!

     

        Also, I am (painfully) aware there is a picture or two missing from the main page...still trying to get an answer about that. It may resolve itself, eventually. In the meantime, enjoy the many offerings including this latest adventure.

     

       PS A special holiday freakout is coming...YES!!! A GIFT to all! A very special revamping of one of the galleries with mind-numbing improvements. Whatever could it be? I'll unveil it soon enough. Well, at some point.

     

     

    alanrickmangallery.com

     

    Thanks! Enjoy.


    Sarah 
    11/23/05 at 01:14 AM

    What is your location? UK

    Comments:

    Catsplay - Thank You for the screen shots.

    The first one, I DO think his hand is too low but he may have thumb contact.

    The second one, definitely thumb contact

    The third one, I cant tell on the picture but doesnt she have her hands either side of his head when the video plays? I'll have to be forced to watch it again!! It will have to be later on because its only 6.15am (blooming kids) and it will wake everyone else up!

    Its all probably by accident anyways. I suppose you cant control where your hands go when you're dancing like that


    Dee 
    11/23/05 at 12:33 AM

    Comments:

    I've only seen the small, grainy version of The Preacher, and even it was impressive. My only problem - I get so swept up in his passionate expression that I can't focus on what he's actually saying.

     

    Do I agree...or disagree?

    Did he say what I think he said...or am I hearing what I want to hear?

    Do I believe in his words...or do I believe in him?

    Will I follow his cause...or will I follow the man?

     

    What an excellent example of how one charismatic person with conviction can incite and lead a crowd! I'd love to have The Preacher on DVD and show it to my Sunday School class. Anything radical is like throwing gas on a flame! (and I just LOVE to fling petrol!)

     

    Claudia - Oh girl! You are soooo smooooth! A born leader of the guestbook!


    Sabine 
    11/22/05 at 11:18 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    I've said it before, and I'll say it again: The Preacher is my alltime AR favorite.  And who could forget Georges, the dog. 

     


    Claudia 
    11/22/05 at 10:16 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    When I bought my copy of The Preacher, it was only on VHS but with speed of technology, they might offer it on DVD now.

     

    The Preacher was part of a series of what I call shorts--I think they are actually called "teleplays".  

     

    The Preacher starred AR

    The Butcher starred Alfred Molina

    The Patriot starred Simon Callow

    The Amazon starred Janet Suzman

     

    Awww Lucy, to just listen to The Preacher is an excellent idea. 

     

    Play can be very unsettling to watch but a lot of Samuel Beckett's works were like that.  It took me several viewings to be able to form an opinion.  And yes, it is part of that very expensive DVD set.  However, PBS has shown parts of Beckett on Film before and thankfully, Play was part of it the last time they aired it.

     


    Moro 
    11/22/05 at 09:29 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:
    CatsPlay - Yep, Play is part of the Beckett on Film series.  Price tag's a little steep for me.  Oh well.  Maybe the Mt. Lebanon Carnegie Library will get off its butt one day and replace its missing copy!

    Lucy 
    11/22/05 at 09:29 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:
    *is tagged*

    I was listening to The Preacher instead of watching it, and the misery in his voice was almost tangible.

    CatsPlay 
    11/22/05 at 09:27 PM

    Comments:

    ps.  another 'dumb' question, what do you mean 'full set of RW shorts'?  Do you mean short plays?


    CatsPlay 
    11/22/05 at 09:26 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Claudia,

     

    Re: Revolutionary Witness, I must admit this was one clip that I had not watched until intrigued by the photo yesterday.  I really want to go back and watch again, as I thought it was amazing.  The whole 20 minute segment or so seemed like almost one continuous take!  I have added this to my list of videos to obtain a copy of. 

     

    I also watched the Play clip tonight.  I had avoided watching it because it looked so....bizarre.....but once I watched it I found it very thought provoking.  Another I want to go back and watch a few times. 

     

    Are both of the above available on DVD?  I know the number, etc., for ordering RW (Preacher), just wasn't sure if it was DVD or tape.  Is Play part of that expensive Beckett DVD package?


    Claudia 
    11/22/05 at 09:15 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    CatsPlay posted the b&w Revolutionary Witness cast photo yesterday.  Here's another pose of the group in color. 

     

     

    And here is my favorite picture of

    The Preacher

     

     

    So since we're in an AR drought, let's get a good discussion going of some of his work.  Don't worry about repeating anything you've said in the past....there are lots of people that might not have read your thoughts. 

     

    We can start with The Preacher.  I think it is one of his best roles ever. He portrays the doomed Jacques Roux to the max. Although Roux, at the point of this speech, knows his fate, he still tries to incite the congregation with passion to continue his work.  To have a full set of the RW shorts would be one of my dreams come true.

     

    Tag...you're it! 

       


    Dee 
    11/22/05 at 05:54 PM

    Comments:

    Good heavens...EVERYONE has lapsed into silliness! This AR drought better end soon!!


    RickiNicki 
    11/22/05 at 05:54 PM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:
    I love that clip, thanks Elaine!!!

    Ooooh, and that Alan-smiley, brilliant! Thank you CatsPlay!!!



    CatsPlay 
    11/22/05 at 05:25 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    just playin' around with the new baby Alan

     

     

                        

     

     

     

                        


    sue 
    11/22/05 at 04:55 PM

    Comments:

    Thanks Elaine


    CatsPlay 
    11/22/05 at 04:51 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Claudia,

     

    Do you want me to resize it so it is a little smaller?


    Peekabooh 
    11/22/05 at 04:49 PM

    Comments:

    Yeeeeaaaaahhhhhhh, Claudia actually did it!!!!!!!!!

     

     

    Guess what will be the most used smiley of the coming days...????

     

    Sorry, couldn´t resist......


    Barbara 
    11/22/05 at 04:45 PM

    What is your location? New Zealand

    Comments:

    Thanks, Elaine for the Mike Newell snippet.


    Claudia 
    11/22/05 at 04:43 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    He's in the smilie bank! 

     

      *grin*


    Peekabooh 
    11/22/05 at 04:35 PM

    What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://www.livejournal.com/users/peeekaboooh/

    Comments:

    Dee. you´re a hoot, thanks for the laugh.

     

    CatsPlay, thanks for babywalking Alan......

     

     

    Claudia, could you make a smiley out of this...????

     

    Elaine, thanks for putting up that link. Actually I can visualize Alan doing that.... can´t you?

     

     

     


    Elaine 
    11/22/05 at 04:33 PM

    Comments:

    And here's AR with a sausage!

     


    Claudia 
    11/22/05 at 04:22 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Thank you Elaine!!!  You have to know that AR knew he would startle Newell when he removed his lenses!  LOL 

     

     


    Moro 
    11/22/05 at 04:13 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:
    CatsPlay - Cute! That'd make a nice little avatar, wouldn't it? Too bad you can't really have them in a guestbook thing.

    Looky what I'm not doing:


    Dee 
    11/22/05 at 04:10 PM

    Comments:

    Moro -

    Quote:
    Which means it'll be some nonsense word, like "sausages." Waiting for Dee to go to town on that one.

     

    I'm getting altogether too predictable... *not sure whether to blush or stick out my chest in pride...*

     

    A false forehead??! Wha??? It does look weird in that one photo, but...why would they do that?? *must do more research*

     

    I'm way behind the news: I have the In Demand video from this site, but it's small and grainy. Is there a better/higher resolution one out there on the net I can grab?

     

    CatsPlay - IMHO In the first screencap his hand is too low for her breast (unless she's suffering from the same middle-age drooooop that I am...which also means that sticking my chest out is physically impossible anymore). BUT, I agree that he copped a feel with his thumb in the second shot. egads...! *must get serious, must get serious*


    CatsPlay 
    11/22/05 at 04:02 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    Elaine, thanks for that Mike Newell clip about Alan!


    Elaine 
    11/22/05 at 04:00 PM

    Comments:

    I managed to capture this little bit of video of Mike Newell's AR/Snape anecdote. I hope it works. Had to have help from the Boss!

    http://s37.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3AGPGAMN03LJZ0EVAZ2UCZTAL2

     


    CatsPlay 
    11/22/05 at 03:57 PM

    Comments:

    Moro, we're going to have to do something about this!!

     

    I made a baby walking Alan, if anyone wants it (all hail and credit to the source, www.alanrickman.cz)!

     

    baby walking alan


    Reedpipe 
    11/22/05 at 03:51 PM

    What is your location? CT

    Comments:
    Ohhh, thanks for the link to "walking" Alan, Catsplay!!  Looks like he's walking straight to me!!!

    And yes, oh dear indeed . . . Snape's forehead in that pic reminds one of Alexander Dane, doesn't it?


    Moro 
    11/22/05 at 03:51 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:
    CatsPlay. This is me we're talking about, here. You know, the chick who hasn't even bothered to watch Die Hard yet? You're actually surprised by this revelation?

    And based on what I'm able to gather from the general swooning and squeeage, the best place to watch In Demand is not the local public library. Maybe one day I'll get broadband. Will this site still be up thirty years from now, Claudia?


    CatsPlay 
    11/22/05 at 03:42 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    MORO, I cannot believe that you have not WATCHED In Demand.  Seriously, you must drive to the library or something and view it immediately (ps. go alone).  You are NOT getting the essence of why everyone swoons over this from the photos, I guarantee you!!  I will not rest until you see it!!

     

    ps.  just came across this from Fotogalerie -- cute!

     

    http://www.alanrickman.cz/fancentrum/obrazy/animace_ikony/animace_Mariana/anim12.gif


    Christina 
    11/22/05 at 03:34 PM

    Comments:
    oh dear...that IS weird! Creepy actually! (you DO realise that if it isn`t a fake one I just insulted teh man! Someone prove it fake, I beg you!!!!!!!)
    Moro 
    11/22/05 at 03:34 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:
    Wow. Wish someone would dance with me like that! Hubby doesn't even want to attempt to learn. He believes he has no rhythm and fears looking foolish. Disappointing, because while I don't really know how to dance myself, I always assumed I'd end up with a man who'd, you know, teach me. *Ahem.*

    Also wish I could get away with a dress like that.

    I've still never actually watched this video, you know, because I'm on a snail-like dialup connection and don't have that kind of patience. I've just listened to the song, and looked at the screencaps. Sigh.


    CatsPlay 
    11/22/05 at 03:33 PM

    Comments:

    Thinking about it, I mean to get that hairline to look natural, I think that there may have to be some overlap of faux skin that comes down, right? 

     

    Gosh, this really isn't of critical importance anyway.    Snape looks great.          

     

    CatsPlay slithers away....


    CatsPlay 
    11/22/05 at 03:27 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    OK, really not trying to be an idiot, but doesn't the forehead look a bit .... odd .... here???

     


    Moro 
    11/22/05 at 03:26 PM

    What is your location? The Dole Queue, if I keep this up

    Comments:
    I have a correction to make:

    Quote:
    (hubby and I lived near Cambridge for the couple of years we were married, then I, er, made the poor man come live here)


    ...should read "for the FIRST couple of years we were married". Still married! Quite happily! Five years and two months now. No scandals or anything. I didn't kidnap him. I even let him live upstairs, instead of in the cellar. Just so we're all clear on that.


    CatsPlay 
    11/22/05 at 03:23 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:

    OK, as requested by Sarah, the evidence of "hand contact" and "whose leg is this anyway"? 

     

    http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/catsplay/PDVD_641.jpg

     

    http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/catsplay/PDVD_642.jpg

     

    http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/catsplay/PDVD_653.jpg

     

    I apologize in advance.  This video just puts me way over the edge of sense & sensibility.

     

     


    Moro 
    11/22/05 at 03:20 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh, doo-be-doo-be-doo...

    Comments:
    Christina - Hee!  I'm not holding my breath on the "famous" bit.  "Author" would be nice.  Fame seems unlikely.

    I do borrow heavily from certain members of my family when I'm working with characters.  I don't tell them about that, of course.


    Christina 
    11/22/05 at 03:15 PM

    Comments:

    FAKE FOREHEAD!!!!!!????? This is the end of the world as we know it! *rolls over and may have died* Are you guys serious??? ok, I don`t know if I should laugh my tail off or simply....DIE!

    Moro - I wish you luck with your novel. I hope I`ll be able to read it someday, when you`ll be a famous author! Seriously! 

    Do you use real-life models for your characters? Are we goind to see some elegant Brit with foofy hair and fake forehead in your pages? LOL! (kidding, of course) 


    Moro 
    11/22/05 at 03:13 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh (abandoned decorum hours ago)

    Comments:
    "Buxom sausages?"  There's a song in that.  We'll put you on it, CatsPlay. 

    Sarah 
    11/22/05 at 03:12 PM

    What is your location? UK

    Comments:

    I too dont understand the ending. She looks like she's done or said something wrong or somethings happened that shouldnt have, even when theyre walking, he makes a look that says "Why did you do that" (to me it does anyway). What DOES happen!? Oh god, I've started something now havent I LOL Can we have a seperate discussions board for In Demand


    Satai Delenn 
    11/22/05 at 03:11 PM

    Comments:

    http://www.bsudailynews.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/11/21/438147044755d

     

    Woohoo! Thanks Christina! I read the article, saw that you could post a reply, and I did, and it got accepted!!!!!! lol.

     

    Well, I have to go get ready for my night class (it's the only class I have all week. lol. Can you believe it?! My day class today got cancelled because my Professor isn't in town. And with it being Thanksgiving week, I don't have class Thursday, and I NEVER have class on Friday, so this is one great week! lol.

     

    Catch everyone later!


    Moro 
    11/22/05 at 03:10 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh, and the day is over, productivity-wise... especially if I keep posting here.

    Comments:
    I don't think he's got a prosthetic forehead there.  I think they just really cake the makeup on to make him look pale.  Look at the pics fom Barcelona and you just know Teh Man's a sun-worshipper. 

    Christina 
    11/22/05 at 03:08 PM

    Comments:

    Catsplay, no worries, I do that all the time too! Frankly, yes, I did notice teh hand touching......*stops breathing* and I do think she pushes his leg. What I didn NOT understand is the whole storyline. I mean, in the end, do they break up? WHY????? What`s with the tango then? And all the car touching? I just can`t relate to the lyrics. Maybe someone will explain this Sad Hen here the way of the world....*dumb look*


    Moro 
    11/22/05 at 03:06 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:
    I'm practicing my deadly kung fu-style moves right now, Christina. Wax on, wax off.

    You're not prying. Thank you for asking. Mainly I write fiction, and I like to entertain the conceit that it's serious, literary fiction. The novel I'm working on is my first; I can assure you I'm no one whom anybody's read yet! I've been hacking away at the thing for about four years now. Well: I say four years, but I haven't actually spent all that time writing it, what with moving to England and back (hubby and I lived near Cambridge for the couple of years we were married, then I, er, made the poor man come live here), trying to find a job, and occasionally teaching English composition to first-year university students. So it might be more accurate to say that I've failed to get anywhere with it in four years!

    Apart from the novel, I've written the odd book review, and I take piecemeal freelance work when I can get it-- most recently it was some local history research and writing. So it's exciting, and then again it isn't. Mainly it's frustrating, and pays poorly if it pays at all; sometimes I wonder whether it's really worth it and whether I ought to rethink my priorities. I'm very fortunate to be with someone who's willing to support my doing it, though!

    Satai Delenn 
    11/22/05 at 03:05 PM

    Comments:

    CatsPlay,

     

    I've mentioned on S.W.A.R.F. when people asked about his nose, that I didn't know about his nose, but I'd be willing to bet anything that he wears a prosthetic forhead to make him look younger. It seems to limit his upper facial features (what he can do with his eyebrows, etc.). No one seemed to care there either though as no one remarked on it. But you are not alone. I think he wears one too.


    CatsPlay 
    11/22/05 at 03:00 PM

    Comments:

    Sarah,

     

    I guess I will have to FORCE MYSELF to watch it now to screencap that for you (*sigh* *grin*).


    Sarah 
    11/22/05 at 02:55 PM

    What is your location? UK

    Comments:

    Moro - Well I cant see where he puts his hand on her boob OR where she moves his leg. I watched it twice more, more closely than before and cant see it.

    Where exactly LOL What part of the song. I need to see for myself and see what I think. I'm one for "overanalysing" things too and needing to know why/where and whatfors!

    Sorry if this is getting a bit boring for others but I NEED TO KNOW! LOL


    CatsPlay 
    11/22/05 at 02:49 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh, re-establishing decorum

    Comments:

    Can someone please tell me the page in the US GOF edition where Snape reveals the Dark Mark (if anyone happens to have it memorized  ?  Thank you!


    CatsPlay 
    11/22/05 at 02:44 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh, back from shopping (browsed HP calendars during shopping for quick AR fix)

    Comments:

    All this talk of buxom sausages and no one has an opinion on whether Alan has on a false forehead in the Snape pic?  I thought I actually recalled someone explaining that here.  No matter, anyway.

     

    ARGH who mentioned In Demand ??!@#*& 

     

    Now I'll go watch the darned thing again, and once I start I can't stop.  Another damn thing I overanalyze...."Look how slowly he puts his arm around her -- why did he do it that way?  Ack - did you see the way the wind blew his hair at that moment?  Is his hand ON her boob or what (freeze frame reveals YES)?  Did he lift his leg or did she push it up?"

     

    I have this silly desire to do an 'analysis' video of In Demand, where I commentate it.

     


    Claudia 
    11/22/05 at 02:44 PM

    What is your location? GA

    Comments:

    Sue, thanks for the new Perfume pic.  Hmmm, I was contacted a while back by a Rachel fan wanting pictures of her.  I'm going to have to dig around and see if I can find this person's email address....

     


    Christina 
    11/22/05 at 02:22 PM

    Comments:

    Yeah, Moro, but she ain`t exactly buxom. Just look at that clevege standing so close to him!  She`ll put up a fight by the looks of it! Better build up your skills!

    BTW, you made me so curious! You are a writter! what do you write? (I don`t mean to pry, so sorry) What genre? Or have I got it wrong? are you a jurnalist? Oh please, the suspense is killing me!  


    Moro 
    11/22/05 at 02:22 PM

    What is your location? Pittsburgh

    Comments:
    Quote:
    I now have a mental image of AR eating sausages with his fingers.


    Oh, my. So do I, now. *swoon*



    Sarah 
    11/22/05 at 02:05 PM

    What is your location? UK

    Comments:

    Moro - LOL I now have a mental image of AR eating sausages with is fingers. It really is a strange mental image believe me.

    And no, the image is NOT rude.LOL.  I can see how it could be misinterpretted


    sue 
    11/22/05 at 02:01 PM

    Comments:

    Found a new Perfume pic on IMDb. It's not Richis (Rickman) and may be a plot spoiler for those who don't know the story. HERE


    Lex 
    11/22/05 at 02:00 PM

    What is your location? London

    Comments:
    Quote:


    Dee
    Yesterday at 03:30 PM
    Comments:
    Lex - Forgot to ask...While looking at the jobnet, I notice that the library job titles in the UK are different. Do you know if there is an equivalent to "community relations manager" at a public library? Marketing, graphic arts, publications, signage, adult programming...basically anything that attract people into the library.



    Hello Dee,

    Sorry for the delay in replying. Still wokin' overtime URGHHHH
    Well, as far a I know there are always a lot of other possible job descriptions around ;-)
    But your description seems accurate enough to me.

    There´s
    Customer Relations Manager (CRM)
    Cataloguer & Library Manager
    Publications Assistant
    Information Professionals / Information Manager
    Indexer/Editoral Assistant
    Public Affairs Manager or
    Marketing & Public Relations Manager resp., ....officer

    I don´t know if that´s of any help... ( very unsure)

    By the way I heard that the "famous" Chelsea College of Art is seekeing an Assistant Librarian (Fine Arts)!!!!! - developing and promoting the Fine Art collection
    (not that I am suggesting anything here)

    The best way will be to google

    The Guardian – Mon/Tues/Weds/Thurs
    (The Saturday edition does not cumulate all the jobs!)
    The Times
    Local papers such as
    The Scotsman,
    Birmingham Post,
    Northern Echo,
    London Evening Standard
    Library and Information Gazette - the best source, of course!
    Information World Review, the knowledge management press etc.
    New Scientist /
    Bookseller /
    Times Higher Educational Supplement

    Can't be your boss of any help to you? If I am not utterly mistaken there's the American Librarian Assoc. (not sure if that's the correct name) they should be able to give further informations.
    Sorry again... it is not really useful I am afraid.
      Please let me know when you are making progress. Just vet it! * British* for> check it out. Refering to anything. The word strangely enough derives from vet (Yeah... veterinary medicine/examine an animal... Grin)

      I'll keep my fingers crossed!


      So, it seems I've to catch up a bit.....

      TARA for now....











      Claudia 
      11/22/05 at 02:00 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Thanks for that story, Moro!  I join in the three cheers for Uncle Vernon chant! 

       

       


      Moro 
      11/22/05 at 01:53 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Slightly O/T, but vaguely Harry Potter related. Three cheers for Uncle Vernon! Wahey!

      Actor Snaps Over Ringing Mobile


      Moro 
      11/22/05 at 01:48 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh, Not Writing

      Comments:
      Oh no! I didn't mean to burst your bubble, Sarah. Look at it this way: he obviously likes it. Or likes sausages. Perhaps both!

      Maybe I'm entirely wrong. Maybe she's actually saying "buttertarts."

      Christina said:

      Quote:
      Maybe we`re boiling our brains for nothing and she`s simply...NO ONE IN PARTICULAR!


      Hey, I know who she is: some buxom broad standing too close to Alan Rickman. That's another one for Moro's List-o-Mortal Enemies. Hiiiiiiii-YAAAA!


      Christina 
      11/22/05 at 01:40 PM

      Comments:

      If it helps, Sarah, I don`t think it was planned. I think it may have been something spontaneous, like "Dude,don`t mean to ruin the momment here but you`re stepping on my toe!"


      Christina 
      11/22/05 at 01:33 PM

      Comments:

      Well, Satai, I`m pretty sure professor Vector is in fact a man, so it`s kind of a dead end. Maybe we`re boiling our brains for nothing and she`s simply...NO ONE IN PARTICULAR!


      Sarah 
      11/22/05 at 01:32 PM

      What is your location? UK

      Comments:

      Moro - Thanx, you've now just burst my bubble

      Heres me thinking theres some meaning behind what shes said to him to make his smile like that and then theres you saying it was a stage whisper!! I'm all cut up now  (just kiddin btw)

       

      OK OK OK so I went over the top there!

      It would have been nice tho for it to have been something nice and not rehearsed (IMHO anyways)


      Satai Delenn 
      11/22/05 at 01:14 PM

      Comments:

      Quote:
      tuplow  
      Today at 12:40 PM

      What is your location?
      Budapest, Hungary

      Comments:

      Catsplay,

       

      I don't think that woman is His date.

      Instead, she reminds me of the teacher who sat next to him at the high table at the end of COS (she is supposed to be one of the teachers, maybe Sinistra, if I recall the name correctly):

       

      http://www.forla.net/severus/hp_2_86.jpg

       

      Precisely what I was thinking, and if not her, then perhaps Professor Vector?


      Moro 
      11/22/05 at 01:09 PM

      What is your location? Not a productive place, that's for certain

      Comments:
      Sarah - I'm guessing it's just a stage whisper-- the director probably asked her to do it.  Which means it'll be some nonsense word, like "sausages."

      Waiting for Dee to go to town on that one. 




      Sarah 
      11/22/05 at 12:57 PM

      What is your location? UK

      Comments:

      Back to the In Demand video I'm afraid

      What DOES she whisper to him when they're in the car. I'm sure you know what bit I mean cos he gives a little smile at it whatever it was. I'm positive no one will know but maybe someone does.

      Its driving me crazy!


      Christina 
      11/22/05 at 12:55 PM

      Comments:

      Moro - Madame Sinistra is the Astronomy (if I recall correctly) teacher at hogwarts. Buit it`s definetly not the same actress in the photo.


      Moro 
      11/22/05 at 12:51 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Who's Sinistra again?  I can't keep all the minor characters straight.

      Moro 
      11/22/05 at 12:49 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Laura mused:

      Quote:
      what happened to his shirt?


      He's being Hamlet there, and Hamlet's tormented. Tormented men often lose their shirts.

      Bad boy in black alert! squeeeeee




      tuplow 
      11/22/05 at 12:40 PM

      What is your location? Budapest, Hungary

      Comments:

      Catsplay,

       

      I don't think that woman is His date.

      Instead, she reminds me of the teacher who sat next to him at the high table at the end of COS (she is supposed to be one of the teachers, maybe Sinistra, if I recall the name correctly):

       

      http://www.forla.net/severus/hp_2_86.jpg

       

       


      Laura 
      11/22/05 at 12:15 PM

      Comments:

      sorry for the silly comment but he looks like fallen in the cage of lions

      what happened to his shirt?


      Dee 
      11/22/05 at 12:14 PM

      Comments:

      Is that his armpit peeking through his jacket??!!

      SQUEEEEE!!

       

      Oops...that wasn't very serious.

      It was also slightly pervy...

      Sorry...

       

      SQUEEEEEE!!


      Christina 
      11/22/05 at 12:11 PM

      What is your location? preparing for a 2 h bath

      Comments:

       

      I`ve always liked this one! (love the pants btw! )


      Laura 
      11/22/05 at 12:02 PM

      Comments:

       

      with the pic it works better, eh?  


      Laura 
      11/22/05 at 12:02 PM

      Comments:

      I know the pic is old but it's nice to see AR face here and there

      Getty Images has on the home page the photos for RADA...I can't remember what anniversary


      Moro 
      11/22/05 at 11:35 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Dee presumed:

      Quote:
      No one under the age of 40 will know what we're talking about!


      Ha. Shows how much you know. I'm a tender thirty-one, and I started it. Nyah!

      And no way is that Snape's date. Anyone who's read the book knows that he spent the majority of the ball outside in the rose garden, defending the innocence of randy teenagers by zapping them up the arse with his wand before they could get their clothes off. The poor man can't help it if the cameras only caught him during the obligatory standing-round-and-applauding bit. (Though I swear I caught him sneaking a look down her dress at one point.)

      Dee 
      11/22/05 at 11:18 AM

      Comments:

      CatsPlay - *fingers jammed deeper into ears* WHAT? I CAN'T HEAR YOU. REALLY...YOU'VE GOT TO STOP MUMBLING. *returning to Snape/watch fantasies of "leather strap and classic face"*


      Christina 
      11/22/05 at 10:23 AM

      Comments:
      Oh, yeah, Catsplay! Good one! who can THAT be? Mrs.Pince? Neah, to provocative! Oh I know! Poppy after she discovered Botox? I just knew she fancies him! Just imagine all the talk, late at night....Modern Medicine vs. creepy Potions... *wink* If you get my drift!
      CatsPlay 
      11/22/05 at 10:20 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

       

      Dee,

       

      re: Date.  Yes, but look at her.  She has a really sort of dark look, and she is looking a bit 'provocative', is she not (low cut dress)?  And she's standing right next to him.  I don't know.  I guess I tend to overanalyze everything -- I always worry if I ignore something, was it supposed to mean something more...?  In this case, though, I think I am jumping to a bit of a conclusion, though!


      Christina 
      11/22/05 at 10:16 AM

      Comments:
      Dee - yeah, they ARE nasty creatures, aren`t they?! My dog (her name`s Sasha)could fool everyone into petting her and then suddenly....off to the ER with that ripped off hand with you! So I`d rather go out eith her at night than with my mother`s dog for example, a pretty big pointer that is totally a dumb-a*s!
      Moro, I`m a bit concerned about Britney Spears`s health after she`ll find out who has taken over the charts! She`s already suffering from depression, we`ll get her on the verge of suicide! *evil laughter*
      (and about the book recommendations, I trongly recommend P.G. Wodehouse to anyone who hasn`t read any of his works. I loved the "Blandings Castle" series. I mainly engage myself in "long-term" reading, with some exhausting novel in my hands (take War and Peace for example!) but I found these books very easy to read. The style is also a very witty one and the main character, Lord Emsworth, is simply hilarious.Old and very very hugely distracted.It steals a lot of laughs.)
      Dee 
      11/22/05 at 10:07 AM

      Comments:

      Ahhh...shades of Rowen & Martin's Laugh-In!

      Quote:
      You bet your sweet bippy

      No one under the age of 40 will know what we're talking about!

       

      CatsPlay - NOOOOOOOOOOO! That IS NOT Snape's DATE!!! It CAN'T BE!!! A date would ruin my every fantasy - and fantasy is all I got!! NO! I REFUSE to even consider it!! *fingers in ears* la la la...I can't hear you...not listening...

       

      *waving at Laurie* Glad you got a giggle! I love Vermont! We lived for several years in Bath, Maine. The only thing I didn't like was the snow! egads! Once it snowed on my birthday - May 21st!! But New England is lovely in winter. Indiana winters are icy brittle, gray and dark.


      Moro 
      11/22/05 at 10:04 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Quote:
      I thought 'You Bet Your Sweet Bippy' was from Rowan & Martin's Laugh In?


      Might be-- I never watched it. I just know I picked it up from Gilda Radner as Lisa Lupner. I can still sort of hear the way she said it in my head. That might just be the voices, though.


      Moro 
      11/22/05 at 09:59 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      CatsPlay - I think he was more sort of squinting in that scene than smiling.  But I do remember thinking he was grinning a bit in another one.  That did surprise me.

      CatsPlay 
      11/22/05 at 09:59 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      I thought 'You Bet Your Sweet Bippy' was from Rowan & Martin's Laugh In?


      Moro 
      11/22/05 at 09:56 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh (thinking about a third cup...)

      Comments:
      Laurie - Nope! Apparently there are two of us. I like it because it reminds me of Gilda Radner. I think it was her "Lisa Lupner" character who used to use it a lot.

      Sorry. O/T Saturday Night Live reference for anyone who's wondering what the heck I'm on about. God, I hope they never talk AR into hosting SNL. It hasn't been funny in years.


      CatsPlay 
      11/22/05 at 09:56 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Smiling...hmmmmmm....?

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/22/05 at 09:52 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

       

      Inquiring minds want to know....(elipse, elipsis)....

       

      snapedate.jpg


      Laurie 
      11/22/05 at 09:50 AM

      What is your location? Vermont

      Comments:

      Moro, I haven't heard anyone else use the expression "You bet your sweet bippy" in a long long time. I still use it and thought I was the only one. LOL

       

      Dee, you crack me up. Love you pekineese story. I laughed so hard I cried. The girls in the office just look at me and wonder what the heck is wrong with me.    


      Hikity 
      11/22/05 at 09:49 AM

      Comments:

      One more comment, : This "woosh" immediately reminded me of the "autograph scene" in GQ...


      Moro 
      11/22/05 at 09:41 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh (now on a second cup of coffee, buzz, buzz, buzz)

      Comments:
      Ali-Pat - There was a woosh? I missed the woosh! I'll tell you what else I loved about that moment: the way Hermione handed Prof. Snape her assignment with this "Don't you even start with me" kind of expression. And he didn't! Maybe it's just me, but that made me laugh-- because at any other time, you know that Snape would have said or done something sneery.

      I really liked the treatment Snape got in the film, actually, and I don't just mean AR's performance (fantastic, naturally). Rather, I thought that the scenes he appeared in allowed him more breathing room; he had a more significant presence throughout the film than we've seen before. He's somehow more real to me in GOF, even though he doesn't say much, because there are so many opportunities to see him respond to other characters and events. Usually, we just get to see him glowering and sneering and snarling; in GOF, though, with all that out of the way, so to speak, we sort of get to see a different take on Snape than previously. I think that was something I appreciated about the film generally-- it gave me a more satisfying glimpse into some of the minor characters' psyches, rather than just into Harry's, Hermione's, and Ron's. I especially liked the mini-Neville story, where we see him come into his own after the dance lesson. That was a nice touch. I also liked that Ginny had more presence in this film-- I think she's a very underrated character.


      Hikity 
      11/22/05 at 09:39 AM

      What is your location? sunny, sunny and cold

      Comments:

      Christina, I had a good laugh - with such a "huge" dog walking around in the night...when I did so with my lovely doggy (kind of Retriever at least/she is dead now) I was always afraid in the nights (but hubby often went,too).  BTW, we had full moon some days ago and I couldn't sleep for 4 nights this time, eeehhh 

       

      I had a Bloody Mary yesterday, and found out that the OooA did NOT drink it. The tomato juice sticks to your glas up to the top after the first sip and I couldn't see any traces on the pic...

      Elaine, thank you, I've checked page no 616, 3rd paragraph and here we are... I'll let my daughter know (she was so insistent as she had just finished listening to the audio CDs). What a pity Newell did not include this scene.

       

      The next 2 weeks I won't post much here due to a bottleneck of work...

      Lovely days to all of you


      CatsPlay 
      11/22/05 at 09:35 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Quote:

      Darn tootin'! Which is an American expression for "You bet your sweet bippy." Granted, no one's used that one since about 1973. I think I'm the only one who still does. That's not the point. The point is, if this band is going to take Britney Spears down, CatsPlay, we have to do it now, while she's still on maternity leave! Now get to it and knock that little hussy off the charts for good! Atta girl!

       

      AAAAAAA!  The pressure is immense!  I am currently in  brainstorm stage.  Will try harder.


      CatsPlay 
      11/22/05 at 09:29 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Ali-Pat,

       

      Ah, yes, I forgot about that sideways 'whoosh' action!  that reminds me of something else.....going over to the spoilers board to post...


      Ali-Pat 
      11/22/05 at 09:14 AM

      What is your location? mentally? planning Thanksgiving dinner

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://home.earthlink.net/~sa.pe/APLhome.html

      Comments:

      Good day, all.  I would like to make a few comments about GOF, and none of them will spoil the movie for anyone. 

       

      I agree with Elaine that this is the best film yet!  I haven't felt this excited about a HP film since the first one.  I must admit I am not really married to the books, so the deviations/omissions do not bother me very much.  I was so wrapped up in this film I never realized over two hours had passed by the time it ended.  The effects are truly special, the humor well placed and not forced, and the characterizations of teenage emotional turmoil were right on target.   Snape's scenes, though sparse, were real standouts and I was well pleased.  It comes as no surprise to me that Steve Kloves enjoys writing for Snape--this film really makes that obvious. 

       

      And I have to say that AR has again surprised and delighted me with what he brings to the Snape role.  It's the little things, you know.  Like the way he receives Hermione's assignment at the end of class--who else but Alan Rickman could have produced such a satisfying "whoosh" from a simple essay book?  Nope--you will never convince me it was a dubbed sound. 

       

       


      Dee 
      11/22/05 at 09:07 AM

      Comments:

      Christina - Your Pekinese would have scared me! My aunt used to have one and it was the meanest, snuffling, little dust rag I ever met! (no offense to Pekinese in general!) "Sugar" would lay on top of the couch behind me, and everytime my aunt left the room she would bite my neck and try to hump my head!! Pervy pooch!! Although...I guess that doesn't say much about my hairstyle...


      Moro 
      11/22/05 at 09:07 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh, hunkering over a cup of coffee *yawn*

      Comments:
      Meeressternchen - No no no! I'm sorry. I posted hastily last night (during my quick, sneaky, guilty peek at things AR while hubby was distracted by some George R.R. Martin novel or other ) and, I realize now, ended up sounding irritated when I wasn't. That'll teach me to word my posts more carefully! Heck, I've told hubby about all this; what's to hide? Give in. Linger over the site. Revel in guilty pleasure.

      This post is beginning to read like bad erotica. I'd better leave out the pirogi-- heaven knows what kind of lurid innuendo we'd be miring ourselves in then.

      Christina didn't know how right she was when she said:

      Quote:
      I`m telling you, Moro won`t let you break your word on [writing "Eight-Foot-Tango"]!


      Darn tootin'! Which is an American expression for "You bet your sweet bippy." Granted, no one's used that one since about 1973. I think I'm the only one who still does. That's not the point. The point is, if this band is going to take Britney Spears down, CatsPlay, we have to do it now, while she's still on maternity leave! Now get to it and knock that little hussy off the charts for good! Atta girl!

      All this taking-in-culture-and-literature talk made me wonder what else everyone is reading/listening to/etc. that isn't necessarily AR-related. We should have a book recommendation of the week, or something. My favorite off-topic reading of late is Inheritance by Lan Samantha Chang; the story traces the lives of a Chinese family over several generations from the revolutionary period up to the present. I've been thinking a lot about Chinese culture and history lately, since my cousin and her husband just adopted a baby from there. I can't wait till they bring her home.




      Satai Delenn 
      11/22/05 at 08:26 AM

      Comments:

      Quote:
      Claudia  
      Today at 07:47 AM

      What is your location?
      GA

      Comments:

      Of course take Rome as a piece of entertainment.  There are factual undertones but the rest is just fluff to make it interesting--and interesting it is!!!  I believe the creators state that in some of the background on the HBO site.  There is a tremendous amount of information the series there.   

       

      Satai, I can understand it being hard for a history buff to watch something like this.  But I have read posts on the HBO forum from people that have studied Rome that they have found very few flaws in its historical value. 

       

      Claudia,

       

      I said that I looked when I first watched it and it they have done a good job keeping it fairly accurate (the way they lived, dressed, classes, forms of entertainment, etc.) but there are a few things that had me wondering. Anyway, I have watched every episode but the more I watch, the less enthralled I get. And I LOVE ancient Rome. So I don't know exactly what it is, but something is turning me off of it.

       

      But yes, it is a good show. Or, at least (for me) it WAS a good show.


      Sarah 
      11/22/05 at 08:24 AM

      What is your location? UK

      Comments:
      I was lead to believe Nobel Son finished at the end of November but its a case of which story is to be believed to be true. Theres that many going round it sends my head in a spin
      Claudia 
      11/22/05 at 08:00 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      According, to toxic79_spam (whose has a friend in the crew), the wrap party for Nobel Son was last Saturday! 

       

       


      Claudia 
      11/22/05 at 07:47 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Of course take Rome as a piece of entertainment.  There are factual undertones but the rest is just fluff to make it interesting--and interesting it is!!!  I believe the creators state that in some of the background on the HBO site.  There is a tremendous amount of information the series there.   

       

      Satai, I can understand it being hard for a history buff to watch something like this.  But I have read posts on the HBO forum from people that have studied Rome that they have found very few flaws in its historical value. 

       

      On the Snow Cake board at GameDAILY.  It seems to me that "secretagent bob" and "Scorched Earth Policy" need a lesson in manners and a little taste. 

       

       


      Satai Delenn 
      11/22/05 at 07:38 AM

      Comments:

      Technically, aren't they ALL a little old for their roles? Doesn't mean anything, lol.

       

      Great article btw! That theater is so awesome (if you can get past everyone who smokes. BLECH!). They are just so cool and down to earth it's just so completely refreshing! Maybe it's a British thing, lol. I can't remember the last time an American actor/actress was that down to earth!


      CatsPlay 
      11/22/05 at 07:22 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

       

      Dee,

       

      AR's reading of 'Return of the Native' really is amazing.  First, it is 15 HOURS of AR  -- the sheer volume of it is just massive.  You probably get to hear him say every word in the English language!  Plus, he does different voices for the characters.   Listening to it really makes me wonder what his preparation process was for it and how long it took to actually record.   I would love to find a recording of his reading of 'Blind Corner', as I understand that it is a murder mystery type thing, which may be more understandable to this feeble brain!  Remember, this is a person whose main reading staple (aside from HP), was stuff like Jackie Collins, prior to discovering AR. 

       

       


      Alba 
      11/22/05 at 07:16 AM

      Comments:
      "Emma Thompson as Hermione is a bit on the melodramatic side, crying and sighing her way through the film"

      Sound like a typical teenage girl to me!!!! (And isn't Emma Thompson a little old for that role???) *G*

      Christina 
      11/22/05 at 04:55 AM

      Comments:
      Me again, I thought Satai and all the other who like the Phelps twins would be interested in this interview with them .
      http://www.bsudailynews.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/11/21/438147044755d
      Christina 
      11/22/05 at 04:45 AM

      Comments:
      ok, somebody beated me to the Bloody Mary! in a review of GoF "Radcliffe as Harry does a fine if not inspiring job as a troubled boy growing into himself, and Emma Thompson as Hermione is a bit on the melodramatic side, crying and sighing her way through the film."
      Christina 
      11/22/05 at 04:37 AM

      Comments:
      Ok, it seems like Snow Cake is drawing some attention, ladies. They got a sort of forum on
      http://forums.gamedaily.com/index.php?s=e82d2d13333ac7a7bb05871dc3469de5&showtopic=92514&pid=1663560&st=0&#entry1663560
      but the comments are a bit (a bit more ocassionaly)idiotic.
      Peekabooh - About that mid-European gathering, I would be more than happy to join, unfortunately, this year has been pretty hectic for me so I don`t know if I will be able to go anywhere too soon. Although I had plans for Viena next year, so if I`ll be leaving anywhere I will let you know. It sounds like a great idea. We can sit in a cozy restaurant, with a nice glass of wine (or maybe let`s make that a Bloody Mary *wink*)and some pierogi!
      Catsplay - an idea for your tango song? If I were you, I would make a parody. So you don`t have to change too much. Maybe of "It`s a wonderful world" by L.Armstrong? Mostly because of the repetition of "I SEE...." and "What a wonderful..." where you can ad-up a lot of Alan-related features. I`m tellinga you, Moro won`t let you break your word on that!
      I couldn`t get ANY sleep last night, what was it, full moon or something?! Now this is what happens when Snape isn`t around to prepare your potion! So what I decided was to take a stroll....in the moonlight! So I waked up my fearsome Pekinese (LOL) and went for a walk. BIIIIIIIIIG mistake! never do that on a spooky November night! You`ll get the impression that Jack the Ripper is standing behind every corner and not even a Pekinese could save you then! Ok, I`m off now, better keep an eye over those workers who are re-painting my house at the moment. My flat now bears a stunning resemblance to Nina`s and for that I am terribly ashamed! Have a nice day yall!
      Satai Delenn 
      11/22/05 at 03:29 AM

      Comments:

      Elaine,

       

      I TOTALLY understand what you're saying about ROME, but when you are either a History buff or an Anthropology buff, it is VERY difficult to look at stuff like this from a SOLELY entertainment aspect. I just can't help it. I look at it from a historical view. And they do a very good job at portraying much of it correctly, but some of the things they've done have me questioning historical validity. It is a good series, don't get me wrong, but something about it just makes me study it and look beneath the entertainment value a lot harder than I should.

       

       

      But, that seems to be me lately. I mean, I'm severly looking beneath the surface of GOF and look where that's gotten me. I really am not happy with the movie. I think they could have done a MUCH better job and gone more in depth. I was really looking forward to grit and grime like in the book and it just wasn't there. I'm not overly partial to pure action films though and that's what this felt like. I was just greatly disappointed by it because of that. And that's why I know I'm just going to break down and cry hysterically when OOTP is made because I just know that they're going to do the same thing in that movie and I'm just going to be absolutely heartbroken because I've been waiting for YEARS for that movie and after seeing GOF my heart has just totally sank at the thought of the horrible injustice they'll do to it.


      Elaine 
      11/22/05 at 02:57 AM

      Comments:

      Well, if I did not say it, I thought GoF was the best one so far. There will always be a BIG debate about what to leave in and what to leave out and with the book being twice as big as the first three, it was always going to be controversial. I think Newell, Kloves and the rest did a good job. Mind you, it was VERY heavy on the CGI and stuff, but it was all very well done. I like a fast paced movie. I don't think I looked at my watch once during the whole screening - which is a sign that I'm engrossed in the film!

      Claudia, I'm now well into Rome! It's great if you look at it as an "entertainment, not a documentary.

      That article, I've seen similar about Brit actors from US writers but that does not excuse this author! I don't agree with his/her list anyway. One thing the HP producers do have, is an uncanny knack to cast the perfect character.

      And Snape with a goatee......nah!

      AND, Snape DOES show the Dark Mark in the book. To Fudge, on p.616 (UK version). ...but not to Karkaroff admittedly.


      Satai Delenn 
      11/22/05 at 02:35 AM

      Comments:

      Quote:
      Laurie  
      Yesterday at 04:20 PM

      What is your location?
      Vermont

      Comments:

      Thanks everyone for all the new pics, links, ect. I was away for the weekend and it took me hours to catch up. You are all so wonderful!  

      Claudia, I watched Rome last night as well.  Do you know when  they will start the new season/episodes? I can't wait! Lindsay Duncan is awesome, I love her character. It took me forever to figure out where I knew Polly Walker before. I knew I'd seen her and heard her and I knew she was connected with AR somehow, but with her hair up like that it just didn't click until just a couple of weeks ago!

       

      Ok. I'm an Anthropology major and I LOVE learning about ancient Rome and ancient Egypt, the Minoans, the Mycanaeans, etc. So I was really excited when the series ROME was coming out. And I watched the episodes every Sunday, and it started out well enough, but as time is going by, I find myself losing interest in it. I really don't know why. I have been watching for historical accuracy and so far it seems to have it. So I don't have a clue what is causing me to become so disenchanted with it. I wish I could figure it out. Oh well.

       

       

       

      Now, as for British culture..... I too am falling in love with it, lol. I love using words like arse, and shagging, and knickers. So much better than Americanized versions of the same words. We really are crude people aren't we? And British accents just make me melt!

       

      However, after reading the article that Dee posted, I am a little annoyed/offended. I really shouldn't be, I know, since I do agree that I like the all-British cast in the HP movies, and unless a REALLY good American actor could be found who can portray a proper British accent I agree that no one should get a part, but at the same time, the article's author really put me off with his/her comments. Oh well. I'll get over it. lol.


      Meeressternchen 
      11/22/05 at 01:48 AM

      Comments:

      Moro, sorry if I was a bit too harsh-sounded, I just wanted to say what is the most common writing and making in East Europe, LOL. But I'd be curious of the many varities your family baking seems to have!


      Dee 
      11/22/05 at 12:08 AM

      Comments:

      CatsPlay - I know what you mean! Talking with the people on this site and reading about the charities that AR supports has really opened my eyes to cultures, religions, travel and viewpoints that I've never thought of before: Make Poverty History, MNiRC, Free Tibet (heck, I didn't even know where Tibet was!), etc. Plus, I've fallen in love with everything UK (now I love to toss British terms into everyday conversation. "Knickers" and "snogging" are my favorites)! This is really more than just a fan site!

       

      Return of the Native - Must confess that I haven't listened to it yet. As much as I adore AR's voice, I never really liked the book (Sorry everyone!). But...your story has inspired me to check it out as a sleep aid! Falling asleep to AR's velvety purr would promote sweet dreams!

       

      Speaking of sleep...I'm off to bed! Nite!


      CatsPlay 
      11/21/05 at 11:38 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Dee,

       

      That's a great article.  I really do feel that in my short time of becoming an Alan-aholic, I am really learning a lot of cultural things.  Honestly, you all are so well-versed in art, theater, books, etc., I feel like an uncultured slug.  However, what is exciting is that because of AR, I am actually learning and absorbing new info!  I had never heard of most of these British actors (or never really bothered to pay attention), but now  I know the whole repertoire of them!  Tonight I bought Noel Coward's Private Lives on Amazon, and I have a stockpile of Anthony Minghella and others to read!  Gosh, I my pores are starting ooze British culture!  No kidding, though, I'm excited about it.

       

      I do have to make an admission though.  I bought the Return of the Native and have been transferring it slowly to MP3 so I could burn it to CD to listen in my car.  My daughter had a music lesson for an hour tonight, and often I just wait in the car instead of running back and forth to the house.  So, I popped in Return of the Native and sat back in the dark in the front seat.  LUSCIOUS!  However, within 3 minutes I was asleep in my front seat.  I'm sure I was a lovely sight.  For 40 minutes, I kept dozing in and out thinking, "Gosh, I love how he says 'Eustacia' or 'ubiquitious' or 'Egdon Heath' or whatever", but damnit, it was like taking a strong sleeping pill or something -- I just kept drifting in and out of consciousness and had no idea what in God's name he was talking about.

       

      I guess some things are still a little too advanced for the simple minded!

       

       


      Dee 
      11/21/05 at 11:24 PM

      Comments:

      Just got home from my son's 8th grade basketball game and the poor kid (plus three other boys) never got off the bench. Gee...at least in the last game he got to play for 25 seconds. Yes, 25 SECONDS! I guess junior high basketball in Indiana is just too damn serious to let all the kids play. *fierce cursing of a momma bear wanting to protect her young*

       

      Getting off my soapbox now, I found this article posted with todays date. It made me smile! The link is at the bottom.

      Cinematical Seven: Brits left to cast in Harry Potter

      Posted Nov 20, 2005, 9:12 PM ET by Jette Kernion

      The Harry Potter movies are slowly but surely depleting a vital resource from the film industry: venerable British actors and actresses. Look at the number of renowed actors from the UK portraying characters in the series: Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, Miranda Richardson, John Hurt, John Cleese, Julie Walters, Michael Gambon, Ralph Fiennes, Gary Oldman, Dawn French, Julie Christie ... the list is impressive and seemingly unending. Imelda Staunton has just been cast as Dolores Umbridge in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Stephen Fry hasn't appeared in the movies yet, but he's been voicing the narrator in the video games.

      I am worried that before the series is finished, the Harry Potter casting directors will have to recruit amateurs or, perish the thought, Americans. Can you imagine Renee Zellweger or Uma Thurman trying to mimic a British accent? Perish the thought.

      After the jump, I've listed the top seven remaining well-known British charactor actors that I suspect may be sucked into future Harry Potter films, along with the possible roles they might play.

      1. Judi Dench—She's been pressed into service with the Bond franchise but there's certainly room for her at Hogwarts. Perhaps she could pop in briefly as Neville's grandmother.
      2. Hugh Grant—I realize his face may be too instantly recognizeable. However, that's what the makeup department is for. Can't you see him in The Half-Blood Prince as one of the nasty Gaunts, or is he simply too charming?
      3. Helena Bonham-Carter—She was such a believable oppressed-looking housewife in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory that it is easy to see her as Merope Gaunt, cringing in a corner of the kitchen, in The Half-Blood Prince. Yes, she's a bit old for the part, but I think it could work anyway.
      4. Colin Firth—I have no idea what he'd play in the Harry Potter series. But, you know, everything is better with Colin Firth in it. I don't want the makeup men messing with his good looks, either, if you understand me.
      5. Simon Callow—He's been in so many movies, but I always remember him as the Reverend Mr. Beebe in A Room with a View. I think he would be ideal as Professor Slughorn in The Half-Blood Prince, reaching for his box of crystallized pineapple.
      6. Joanna Lumley—The AbFab actress has been loaning her talents to several family films lately, including The Corpse Bride and Ella Enchanted. She would certainly liven up the Harry Potter films even in a minor role.
      7. Christopher Lee -- The man has been in damn near every major movie franchise in the past 50 years, from Hammer's Frankenstein films to the second Star Wars trilogy. It would be just plain wrong to exclude him from this one. Rumors were flying that he had been considered as the Dumbledore replacement when Richard Harris died, but I think he would have been a bit creepy. (But I thought that about Michael Gambon too.) Twenty years ago, he could have played the leader of the werewolves, but that's too active for him now. He would, however, make a fine Rufus Scrimgeour, the Ministry for Magic in The Half-Blood Prince.

      Did I miss anyone? Feel free to add any British actors I left out in the comments along with the Harry Potter characters you think they were born to portray.

      http://www.cinematical.com/2005/11/20/cinematical-seven-brits-to-cast-in-harry-potter/



      Moro 
      11/21/05 at 09:30 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Meeressternchen - There's a dozen variations in the spelling of it over here.  In my family they do potato and cheese, sometimes sauerkraut.  Smothered in onions and butter.  Mmm-mmm.

      I love food threads.

      CatsPlay 
      11/21/05 at 07:49 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Another interesting pic from ebay

       

       

      From Revolutionary Witness


      Ana 
      11/21/05 at 06:29 PM

      What is your location? Spain

      Comments:

      Hey ladies!

      How do you do?

       

      I think this is sort of OT, again, sorry.

      I don't know anything about Alan 'cause I got no time to read your posts (which now is a bit dangerous 'cause HPatGoF hasn't been realised in Spain) but today I'd been wasting my very little free time searching something about a British actor. Yesterday night I saw "Bend It Like Beckham" and, again, I felt in love with Jonathan Rhys Meyers. The thing is that I read a quote of him that made me recall a very especial man.

       

      "But actors, everything is so physical. You're basically the only product you have. The hardest part of acting is realizing it doesn't matter. I'm going to try and not take it too seriously because, if I do, I would really wreck my head."

       

      MICHAEL COLLINS SPOILER:

      Then I found out that he was the boy that was talking with Collins and de Valera at the end of the film and told Dev's men (or children...) to kill Michael Collins.

       

      Maybe Alan talked to the boy about being an actor? Meyers has said that he's never gone to a Drama school and he won't be in the future so maybe he ask to trained actors about the profession and the bussines. Don't you think?


      Alfan 
      11/21/05 at 06:11 PM

      What is your location? Canada

      Comments:

      unfortunatly i wont be able to join in any mid-anything meeting, but on the other hand. I am planning a trip to Las Angeles in April, is there anything happining in LA in April?


      Meeressternchen 
      11/21/05 at 05:45 PM

      Comments:

      Moro, OFFTOPIC, it should be Pirogi. They are usually done with cabbage (kapusta) and eggs.


      Peekabooh 
      11/21/05 at 05:33 PM

      What is your location? the Netherlands

      Comments:
      Hi all,

      This talking of a Mid American AR Gathering made me wonder..... do you think we could set up a Mid European AR Gathering......????? Just let me know, who is in favour? Any ideas? Just checking!


      CatsPlay 
      11/21/05 at 05:18 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      OMG, I had totally forgotten about that beard crumb thing that RedTango talks about!  What??!


      Dee 
      11/21/05 at 05:13 PM

      Comments:

      Red Tango has posted her review of GoF. She has some great points!

       

      http://www.tangoland.com/

       

      Click tangotalk and read 11/20 entry.


      Hikity 
      11/21/05 at 04:40 PM

      What is your location? rather dark here, 20 to 10 a.m.

      Comments:

      Dee, yeah, I will NEVER EVER be an anti-booze something, but being alanaholic in addition is absolutely fabulous. Have a glas of whatsoever (I prefer French red wine) plus a good movie such as...(I have them all), sitting on your couch (8 feet screen), cat on armrest..

      nightynight ladies, after this full moon session I really need sleep, dreaming of Sévérüüüüüs Rogue

      Claudia, what a shame, it's not Friday


      Hikity 
      11/21/05 at 04:25 PM

      Comments:

      I dont' like goatee and full beard in general, but when it becomes grey I really hate it..(sorry DEE, it has nothing to do with you of course; you know how much I like all your wallpapers). He just looks awful to me

       

      I would like to state again that the film GoF is great, the best of all IMO and PoA was the worst for me (this Walt Disney kind of film with canvas background for kids I didn't like at all). BTW, my daughter (who read the bookagain before watching the film)informed my that Sev never shows his dark mark in GoF but we as readers just can imagine it..


      Laurie 
      11/21/05 at 04:20 PM

      What is your location? Vermont

      Comments:

      Thanks everyone for all the new pics, links, ect. I was away for the weekend and it took me hours to catch up. You are all so wonderful!  

      Claudia, I watched Rome last night as well.  Do you know when  they will start the new season/episodes? I can't wait! Lindsay Duncan is awesome, I love her character. It took me forever to figure out where I knew Polly Walker before. I knew I'd seen her and heard her and I knew she was connected with AR somehow, but with her hair up like that it just didn't click until just a couple of weeks ago!


      Dee 
      11/21/05 at 04:09 PM

      Comments:

      Maxi Demon - *waves back from Indiana* Glad to meet UK newbees whose feet touch the same soil as teh man!

       

      I love the way we all introduce ourselves! We sound like we're in Alcoholic's Anonymous: "Hi, I'm Dee." *a chorus of "Hi Dee" in response* "I've been a Alanaholic for five years now. It's been one day since my last AR photo manipulation..." We all know we're hooked, don't we!


      Claudia 
      11/21/05 at 04:06 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

       

      Hi Maxi Demon and welcome to our little piece of AR online.  Now that you've peeked out of lurkdom, I hope you will join us often. 

       

      And BTW, I'm pretty partial to facial hair too.  I even lurv the Jamie 'stache! *grin*

       

       


      Moro 
      11/21/05 at 03:57 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      I say BLECH to goatees in general. They're just poor attempts by men with no chins to look like they have chins. Not that I can back that statement up with facts. I can tell you that I want to smack the goateed Snape-- gah, just look at him, he's so smug-- upside the head rather than engage him in a severe lip-lock. Sorry, Dee.

      Maybe he needs a Gore-Tex jacket. Yowza!


      Maxi Demon 
      11/21/05 at 03:55 PM

      What is your location? Newcastle, UK

      Comments:

      Hello girlies!!

       

      First of all I would just like to say I think this guestbook is absolutely fab, and a huge thank you to Claudia for making it a really enjoyable place to be! It's the first place I come for any updates and new piccies, especially in these recent AR droughts! I've been lurking for ages now, I never really thought I had anything of interest to share with you lot but now is the time I think to say hello *waves*

       

      I've been a Rickmaniac for about 5 years now, it all started with the In Demand vid - phwoar! then i got into my mam and dads old video collection and found Robin Hood and Die Hard and the rest they say is history!

       

      Saw GoF this weekend and thought AR was brilliant (as always), he's just so expressive even when he's not saying a word! I like the goatee Snape look btw, but then I am a bit partial to the odd 'tache here and there! lol

       

      anyways, just thought I'd say hiya, and I'll be sure to post again now I've emerged from lurkdom!


      RickiNicki 
      11/21/05 at 03:46 PM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:
      Hey, guess what, AR is numero uno in top baddies at sky.com! What a surprise! Well we knew it long time ago, didn't we, girls?

      you can find the story here

      and the top 50s here


      Christina 
      11/21/05 at 03:39 PM

      Comments:
      Dee - yes, Harry with a goatee. Hilarious! I think I preffer him that way!
      Claudia 
      11/21/05 at 03:31 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Actually I do love the salt and pepper look Dee. But when its in both the hair on the head and the facial hair. 

       

      Christina, my opinion David Yates is a very good director.  State of Play won several awards and we have yet to see if The Girl in the Cafe will win any since it just came out last June. 

       

       


      Dee 
      11/21/05 at 03:30 PM

      Comments:

      Lex - Forgot to ask...While looking at the jobnet, I notice that the library job titles in the UK are different. Do you know if there is an equivalent to "community relations manager" at a public library? Marketing, graphic arts, publications, signage, adult programming...basically anything that attract people into the library.


      CatsPlay 
      11/21/05 at 03:30 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      JMHO , but BLECH on the goateed-AR.


      Dee 
      11/21/05 at 03:16 PM

      Comments:

      Lex - Squee!! I'd given up on anyone knowing about Libex! I submitted a pre-registration with them, so we'll see if anything happens. Can't imagine anyone wanting to exchange London for Boredom, Indiana, but...who knows! What is s.o.?

       

      Claudia - I just knew you'd like the goatee! I thought about making it jet black, but at his age (and mine!) I thought a bit of white looked yummy!

       

      Did anyone look at the goatee site to see the cute little fellow featured in the "evil" gallery?

       

      Christina - opps! Didn't know that my prayers for no snow would have such far-reaching consequences! Sorry!


      Christina 
      11/21/05 at 03:10 PM

      Comments:
      Sue, thank you for the info.
      Uuummm....I consider myself a cinephile but I have to say neither of his films rings a bell. Must do more research. What is your opinion? Is he good?
      And Moro, stupid stupid me! LOL. In Russian it`s pronounced "pirozhki" or something like that and I didn`t see the resemblance.I only knew the Russian name for it, untill now. I love them! Although I haven`t mastered the making of it as much as I`d wish. And I never tried putting meat before. Hmmm, there`s a thought! Thank you for finding the time to look up the recipe!
      Gee, Dee I hope you`re happy! it stoppet snowing and it`s warming up! which turned everything into one big swamp! Your curse was upon me! (just teasing you)
      Claudia 
      11/21/05 at 03:03 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Ohhh thanks Sue!  David Yates already has two projects that hold a special place for me!  Girl in the Cafe and State of Play

       

      I forgot to mention this morning that last night was the season finale of Rome!!!!  I'm already excited for season 2!  Lindsay Duncan is fantastic in this! 

       

       


      Moro 
      11/21/05 at 02:48 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Et Voila, Christina: Wikipedia's guide to the pierogi. This is a recipe I found for pierogi dough, but I can't seem to find one for fillings. I like them with potato and cheese in.

      Crayfish, if you're not familiar with them, are sort of little lobster-like freshwater creatures you can sometimes find in streams over here. We used to catch them all the time as kids. I've never eaten one; I think you can just steam or boil them. But apparently they're a big deal in Scandinavia. In Sweden, at least, I'm told they have them imported from the US for big crayfish festivals every year-- I'm not sure exactly, but I think it's sometime in the spring. I just find it funny that there's a national craze in Sweden over something I used to catch in a bucket back in the woods behind my house.

      This is all on topic, by the way, because Alan Rickman regularly enjoys food.



      sue 
      11/21/05 at 02:41 PM

      Comments:
      Christina, David Yates is going to direct OotP
      Laura 
      11/21/05 at 02:36 PM

      Comments:
      http://www.pelecanos.co.uk/Potter.html is this old? going to the home page there is much stuff, not AR related but who knows? I'm checking it
      Moro 
      11/21/05 at 02:33 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh, which has so much good food that surely AR can be lured back...

      Comments:
      Well that explains it, CatsPlay-- I'm East and hardly go anywhere.  As Bugs Bunny might put it, what a maroon.

      Christina 
      11/21/05 at 02:29 PM

      Comments:
      Oh and I forgot! crayfish too!
      and dee - lovely! Firts I thought he would look silly but now......WOW! love the look! Ok, I`m a goatee fan!
      Christina 
      11/21/05 at 02:28 PM

      Comments:
      Hey you Pittsburgh girls out there! Enough with the pierogies already and hand over the recipe! You made me so curious!

      any idea who will direct OotP ?
      CatsPlay 
      11/21/05 at 02:19 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

       

      Moro,

       

      Sorry, it was Pierogies Plus, not palace. 

       

      http://www.pierogiesplus.com/

       

      I have only been there once, as I live in the North.  I believe it is relatively renowned!


      Claudia 
      11/21/05 at 02:17 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Ohhh I like the Snape goatee Dee!  But I think it needs to be jet black like his hair, don't you?

       

       


      Lex 
      11/21/05 at 02:16 PM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:


      DEE,
      Libex is an international library & information exchange for lib staff and those who are interested in job exchanges. You were absolutely right.

      Since you are not UK based you won´t need to be a member of CILIP or to become one. The service is for free.
      But it´ll be advisable to be a LIS member. There are only possible exchanges with s.o. within the UK as far as I know. So you´ll have to find a UK based partner, won´t you?
      Libex does not directly arrange anything so I reckon you get as much informations beforhanded as possible.
      Since I am unsure of everything beyond that, I think it´ll be best for you to enquire via libex@cilip.org.uk

      I don't kow if there is a possible exchange with s.o. at the British Library in London, but there are certainly a lot of other opportunities. 

      You may want to check for an application form http://www.cilip.org.uk/interests/libex/formoverseas.htm

      online or ask at the American Library Association for further information.

      http://www.lisjobnet.com/Lisjobnet  (try this one out for suitable jobs)

       

      Good luck  




      Moro 
      11/21/05 at 02:12 PM

      What is your location? Yummy, yummy Pittsburgh!

      Comments:
      Dee - Hershey's all the way on the other side of the state, closer to Philly.  I think.

      Moro 
      11/21/05 at 02:10 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      I'm with you, Delenn:  there weren't many quiet moments in the film, and the few there weren't long enough.  Kind of goes back to what I said before about Newell not lingering enough on the moments he chose to include. POA does have a more introspective feel about it.



      Dee 
      11/21/05 at 02:07 PM

      Comments:

      Moro - It's okay - Your Pittsburg talk is fun. As a matter of fact, you're making me hungry! Perhaps we should have our Mid American AR gathering there and scarf down perogies and chocolate during the mopvie marathon. Hershey PA is close to you, isn't it?! Maybe they deliver!


      Moro 
      11/21/05 at 02:01 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      CatsPlay - Where's that?  The only Pierogi Palace I know about is up near Cleveland.  I get mine from Mancini's on the Strip.  Mmmm, Mancini's.  *drool*

      Heh.  Never mind us Pittsburgh girls. 


      Satai Delenn 
      11/21/05 at 01:57 PM

      Comments:

      Dee,

       

      I'm so sorry, but, Snape with a beard *shudders.... and not in pleasure*. Sorry, Snape with a beard is just NOT my thing!

       

      Moro,

       

      Thanks. I am glad that we finally agree on something. lol. I totally felt that it was a surface film only. Meaning, every scene was touched on the surface with nothing delving deeper to show anything other than 2 dimensional characters. You don't really get a good feel of anything. POA had much more character depth and development. This film made me feel like it was going for glitz and glamour over trying to draw me in and give me a reason for watching the characters and the movie. If I wanted an action film, I would go watch Die Hard or Rambo or something. I liked the HP movies up to this point because they were deeper films with a little bit of action here and there. GOF was more of an all action movie with nothing beneath the surface. Extremely disappointing to me.

       

      CatsPlay,

       

      I'm sorry but I did not feel that it slowed down at all. I felt like it was "rush rush rush! Let's see how many tiny scenes we can cram into a 2 hour and 40 minute film because we were too stubborn and pig headed to see that splitting the film into two films and slowing things down and going more in-depth to draw out the nuances would be a better move!" Sorry. I'm getting more and more bitter about this film as time goes by.


      CatsPlay 
      11/21/05 at 01:52 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Moro,

       

      Pierogies - yum!  Have you been to Pierogie Palace (I think that's the name of it)?


      CatsPlay 
      11/21/05 at 01:46 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      I also felt incredibly, really alarmingly rushed during the first 5 - 10 minutes of GOF.  After that I felt it slowed to a better pace.


      Moro 
      11/21/05 at 01:43 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      I'd just like to state for the record that I love Teh Man in a Gore-Tex jacket. Makes him look snuggly. Rowrrr.

      You're not alone on that one, Delenn - I loved POA! I thought it richly visual and gorgeous; I also appreciated its slower pace. The rapid-fire editing in GOF can indeed leave one feeling a bit cheated.

      Christina - Which receipt-- the one for the pierogies or the one for the crayfish?


      Dee 
      11/21/05 at 01:34 PM

      Comments:

      OT but with a slight link to HP - For all those goatee lovers, here's a website devoted to goatees (Making Chins Happy). They have a goatee gallery of "Famous", "Evil" and "Wannbes". Go look at who they have in the "Evil"' gallery!  Sooooo cute!!

       

      http://www.goateestyle.com/goatee/links.phtml

       

      Here's my rendition of a goateed Snape! Frankly, I think it's pretty HOT!

       



      CatsPlay 
      11/21/05 at 01:29 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      So, if MNiRC is really coming to NYC in January, shouldn't we have heard or be hearing something about this soon, announcment wise or ticket wise or something?  I've scouted around and can find nothing so far.   I don't have any idea how Broadway scheduling works, or off-Broadway, but I did find sites that had extensive lists of off-Broadway plays already scheduled throughout 2006.


      CatsPlay 
      11/21/05 at 01:26 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      I guess I have a foofy-fetish! 

       

      There is a livejournal where 3,500 screencaps from GOF are posted.


      Elaine 
      11/21/05 at 01:09 PM

      Comments:

      Have just seen GoF. Am off now to the HBP forum to remark about a few things. Just to say, I like PoA, and I like this one,too!

      Ansue, those caps wouldn't be from a pirate copy, would they? Winky 2 


      Susan 
      11/21/05 at 01:09 PM

      Comments:
      "Noncommittal" also means unwilling to *state* a firm position; reserved.  I'd say AR can be totally noncommittal (about Costner as an actor, for example, or Snape in general, or his own private life).

      Laura 
      11/21/05 at 01:06 PM

      Comments:
      thank you for the photo , Dee
      Satai Delenn 
      11/21/05 at 12:55 PM

      Comments:

      It's ok Moro. Everyone is entitled to their opinion.

       

      What I find most interesting is how everyone keeps saying that this film is the best of them and that POA sucked rocks.

       

      I totally disagree. POA is my definite favorite. Everyone keeps saying that it was a bad film because of everything that was left out and all the stuff added in that was not in the book....... This film (GOF) did the exact same thing and yet simply because it was fast paced and even funny at times everyone is willing to overlook the facts. I'm not. I think this film was worse than POA in what it took out and added in. I liked POA's slower pace and more in-depth look at things.

       

      But, I'm in the minority on this and I know it, but that doesn't change my opinion on the latest film. I am definitely disappointed in it and feel very cheated by it and POA remains my favorite of the films.


      Christina 
      11/21/05 at 12:54 PM

      Comments:
      Catsplay - wohohooooo! Fuffyness,thy name is Alan!
      Moro - I completely agree with everything you said.I think it`s such a big step that people choose to embrace diversity instead of repeling it.You have to give me the receipt for that meal you mentioned before I`m such a "foreign food" maniac!Now I`m in a Greek phase!
      oh, and I found this most amusing! Snape with a goatee! awsome!!!!
      Dee 
      11/21/05 at 12:54 PM

      Comments:

      CatsPlay - ooooh! Someone does like the foofy hair!

       

      This one was new to me too (I've seen similar ones from Winter Guest, I think). Westdean posted it yesterday and I brightened it up a bit.

       



      sue 
      11/21/05 at 12:41 PM

      Comments:

      Quote:
      Have we seen this particular pose before?  Snagged from ebay

      No I haven't. Looks like it's been touched up a bit (it's a tough job but someone's go to do it!!)


      CatsPlay 
      11/21/05 at 12:37 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Have we seen this particular pose before?  Snagged from ebay

       


      Dee 
      11/21/05 at 12:18 PM

      Comments:

      I never thought of it that before...but AR is the master of the ellipsis! I just thought of his way of speaking as looooong, sexyyyyyy drawnnnnn out phrases that give us time to look at his beautiful mouth! And my creative writing professors used to scold me for using an over abundance of ellipsis...! Shame on them!

       

      Chalebh - Glad you like. Frankly, I almost liked this one better (I want this man hovering over MY shoulder!) but couldn't find any info on the painting.

       

       

      Christina - My favorite wallpaper is always the one I just finished! But, I'm rather partial to the Tissot. If I ever get to London, I want to see it in person!

       

      bluebeatbabe - *snort*

       

      Inbredwaffle - *wondering where you got that name* - Thank you for posting those photos. I wish I could find them bigger/higher resolution - I'd like to see them up close. If anyone has them, perhaps you can email them to me.

       

      I realize that my interest in AR's on-the-street photos always upsets some people. I am sorry. I can quietly respect the feelings of those who feel that taking photos of the man in public is morally wrong. But, as a freelance photojournalist, I have a different opinion. IMHO 1) the man has chosen a highly visible career and 2) he's been in this career for decades and obviously understands and accepts the advantages (which are huge) and the disadvantages (which are also huge). As long as the photographer is not disturbing him, stalking him, or maliciously trying to get cruel/unflattering/insulting/ shots...then I don't have a problem with candid photography.


      Moro 
      11/21/05 at 11:59 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Christina said:

      Quote:
      You know what`s pretty sad? when someone chooses to ignore his true self and pretend to be what he thinks he "should" be.


      That's the problem for a lot of third-generation-children-of-immigrant-Americans like myself. When my great-grandparents came to this country (this was around 1911 or so), they were very determined to "become Americans": they stopped speaking their native languages in public and in front of their children, they never talked about the "old country," and they abandoned most of their cultural traditions. The result being that I know a couple of Polish swearwords, and am fond of eating pierogies. But that's all I know! It is sad to have lost all that culture and history, because my great-grandparents thought they had to abandon everything they were before they came here.

      I'm glad that younger generations of immigrants to the US are less keen to do the same thing. My cousin's wife is from Stockholm: she speaks to her kids in Swedish, takes them to Sweden every summer, even has annual crayfish-eating parties. They're a very multicultural, multi-lingual family. Good for them, I say!


      annick 
      11/21/05 at 11:54 AM

      What is your location? France

      Comments:

      Le film sort un France le 30 NOVEMBRE

       

      Séverus ROGUE en FRANCAIS.


      Hikity 
      11/21/05 at 11:44 AM

      Comments:

      Hi Annick, nice to hear from you again, comment vas-tu? I find it a bit strange if not exaggerated that the French even translated the names: Sévérus [sewerüüüs] Rogue - help ROTFL Na-na-na-na As-tu déjà vu GoF (OooA speaking French...)?


      Christina 
      11/21/05 at 11:44 AM

      Comments:
      Moro - Well I`m sort of "mixed" myself. I live in Bucharest, Romania.I can say for sure my father is Romanian, from my mother`s side I have Russian genes too. She`s one of those red-headed-with-pale-blue-eyes. Aren`t you curious about that? your genes? I am but sadly cannot digg up more than this. You know what`s pretty sad? when someone chooses to ignore his true self and pretend to be what he thinks he "should" be. One of my friends it Latvian and he preffers saying he`s German(he has a name that resembles a German one), just because he thinks being a Latvian would leave a bad impression. It`s sad when it happens. I myself like diversity and I`m proud of my ethnic heritage.
      Moro 
      11/21/05 at 11:20 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Christina - I know what you mean!  I don't think any film, or anyone else's interpretation of a given story, can ever really be as satisfying as what we see in our own imaginations.  I'm satisfied with the film version of GOF, but that's because certain ideas and scenes in the novel which I found affecting also resonated with the filmmakers.  That doesn't mean everyone will be satisfied with it, though.

      May I ask what part of Eastern Europe you're from?  I'm just curious-- I've got Polish, Russian and Slovak genes, but don't know much about them, apart from my mother's stuffed cabbage. 


      annick 
      11/21/05 at 11:14 AM

      What is your location? France

      Comments:

      Alan connait toute la vérité
      Dans une récente interview télé dans laquelle on l'interrogait sur les acteurs et leurs personnages.Daniel a révélé
      quote (Daniel):

      "The only actor that knows anything about his character is Alan Rickman, who plays Snape. He knows the truth about Snape! He does! Yes!"


      Soit en français: "Le seul acteur a connaitre tout ce qui concerne son personnage est Alan Rickman, qui joue Sévérus Rogue.Il connait la vérité sur Rogue.C'est vrai! oui".


      Christina 
      11/21/05 at 10:49 AM

      Comments:
      In my grumpy state this morning I forgot to thank Peekabooh for the picture she posted! Yes, that was what I meant! It`s lovely and so are you! Thank you very much!

      Moro- I have to agree, at least partly, about what you said re: DD, BUT! maybe it`s my need to see the way I imagined things reflected in the film, and they`re not. Yes, I understand the whole thing with the movies being somethig different from the books, but I still feel the need to see what I thought I "saw" reading the books. Maybe I`m just stubborn! I greatly admire MG but I just don`t see him as the most suitet DD. That doesn`t mean he`s not good, it only means he wouldn`t be my first choice. But of course that doesn`t alter the quality of the film. I agree with being the best one yet, but it has it`s faults which I will not say here because of the lack of time. But maybe someday we can have a heated discussion about this in the HP spoilers forum. I like your ideas! Cheers!
      Claudia 
      11/21/05 at 10:43 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      It sounds like the box office returns are agreeing with all of you that think GoF is the best HP film yet.  Harry Potter Dominates Box Office

       


      Moro 
      11/21/05 at 10:04 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Last Doctor Who-related post, I swear.  The region 1 DVD set is supposed to come out in February, according to the BBC website.  Anybody who's interested will need to make sure they check Amazon.ca for it.

      Marlina 
      11/21/05 at 09:56 AM

      What is your location? Indonesia

      Comments:

      Hey all!

       

      Congratulations for the caption winners! Sue, BackstageMystic and Sara!

       

      Thanks for the screen caps! I thought we needed to wait until the DVD comes out 

       

      Dee~ Nice ARt!

       

      Looks like this Sad Celeberal Hens gonna keep producing new song lyrics (Disco, non disco!) hehehe..

       

      Peekaboh~ Nice Mesmer clip! There are pictures in the clip that're completely new for me

       

      Night everybody!

       

       


      Moro 
      11/21/05 at 09:45 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Yow! I can't believe I forgot to mention this! The BBC has the Doctor Who Children in Need Appeal Special online, with our first good look at David Tennant as the Doctor! It's about five minutes long, and hubby tells me he read that it's actually just the opening scene of the upcoming Christmas special. But David Tennant's fantastic in it! I miss Christopher Eccleston, but I'm really looking forward to the new series. Yippee!

      Funny story: at the film yesterday, hubby leaned over during that Barty Crouch, Jr. confrontation scene at the end and said, "The Doctor's not supposed to be evil." And I said, "Yeah, the regeneration's gone really badly this time, hasn't it?"

      I guess you had to be there. We're nerds.

      By the way, Claudia (and anyone else over on this side of the pond lamenting the lack of access to the new Doctor Who), the last series with Christopher Eccleston is going to be released on Region 1 DVD in Canada soon-- I can't remember when! (*Makes mental note to grill hubby for info*) Which means that it will be available for us to purchase on Amazon. Yay!

      You know, I finally "came out" to hubby about my visiting and posting to this site, ogling AR pics, and deleting the browser history. He just laughed.


      Beth 
      11/21/05 at 09:42 AM

      What is your location? Brazil

      Comments:

      Quote:


      Inbredwaffle  

      Beth I am loving your videos they are brilliant...

       

      Thank you Inbredwaflle

      And many   girls for the new piccies, Mesmer's videoclip, articles, Snape's caps ( I can't wait to see him on Friday... *sighs * )! Have a nice day everybody!

       

       

      http://img161.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sexuallyvoraciousnextweek7od.gif


      Hikity 
      11/21/05 at 08:57 AM

      Comments:

      Claudia, our dear Man is not being attacked, calm down, sweetie.. Spaz  ..during the Triwizard Games Harry is flying on his broom very narrowly to the spectators over the Quidditch field, while the Hungarian dragon is chasing him. Minerva and Severus stumble and fall. Big Hug


      CatsPlay 
      11/21/05 at 08:52 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Claudia,

      I will post a short note over on HP Spoilers Discussion about what the Snape pic is about.


      Hikity 
      11/21/05 at 08:50 AM

      What is your location? sunny afternoon

      Comments:

      H.A.N.D.S. from SCS (Sad Celebrity Hens): Wonderful, Chalebh, were do we meet for rehearsal???

       

      Let's collect suggestions to replace noncommittal: What about non-flaunting (if this exists? Just came to my mind)?

      I agree he is more or less the opposite of a noncommittal person - thinking only of his political views and attitude...


      Claudia 
      11/21/05 at 08:33 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Gee thanks for the pics, Sue!  I haven't seen the film yet but what's up with him in this one?  Is he being attacked by something?

       

       

       

      Inbredwaffle, don't feel bad at all.  I explained the day these were posted that although I don't like paparazzi (I'd say 99.99999% of us don't)......the pics are welcome here as long as they aren't taken at his home, yard, or in a men's room, etc.  AR knows when he steps out on the street....especially when that street is in London or Hollywood, he is apt to be photograhed. 

       

      I don't like paparazzi but I don't feel the need to call them nasty names or act holier than thou about them.       

       

      CatsPlay, I did get your mail and will answer as soon as I can get to my mail. 

       

      Dee another wonderful work of ARt!!!

       

      Christina, ruining bad dispositions is becoming our specialty! 

       

      Chalebh!  Wonderful lyrics!  I'm afraid I'm not familiar with D.I.S.C.O. but I'll look around and see if I can find it. 

       

       

       

      I'm getting ready for the holiday!!!

       

       

       

       

       


      BLUEBEATBABE 
      11/21/05 at 08:25 AM

      What is your location? Shefield -UK

      Comments:
      Wow, 7 pages of catch-up to do since last Thursday!.

      Alan's Guess watch on Ebay is now at £410.00 and I think it will draw many bids especially with Christmas coming up ! Great for the LEPRA Charity.
      Kudos to Alan for donating it !
      I can only claim association by owning a Guess watch myself other than warmly shaking his hand...of course...
      I think the watch he wears many times in pics is NOT this one, Black leather strap and I think a more classic face... understated elegance.

      ... OOPS... THAT DRAWS UP CONNOTATIONS OF BLACK LEATHER AND A CLASSIC FACE...

      Now, who does that remind me of ?
      Moro 
      11/21/05 at 08:20 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      CatsPlay - I'm just yankin' your chain, you know. 

      CatsPlay 
      11/21/05 at 08:09 AM

      Comments:

      I don't know the tune to D.I.S.C.O.!


      CatsPlay 
      11/21/05 at 08:06 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Moro,

       

      Argh, I knew you'd never let me forget about '8 Foot Tango'!   My creative juices haven't been flowing.  I think the trick is finding the music first.  Then the words will come.  I'm guessing it will be worth the wait.


      Moro 
      11/21/05 at 08:01 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Mornin', busy girls. Whee, I saw GOF yesterday! (I love this little smiley guy. He's so happy!) I'm not sure there's much I can add to the discussion, except to apologize to Delenn for being another one of those people who absolutely loved the film. I can see, however, how it might have been unsatisfying. I thought it was a little rushed myself, especially at the beginning; the exclusions didn't bother me, but I thought that the scenes which were there could have been longer. I think that for a film adaptation of a novel to work, it doesn't necessarily have to include all the same moments from the book, so long as it includes the right ones-- that is, moments which advance character development and plot. I think Mike Newell did that, but he perhaps didn't linger enough on the moments he chose. It seems odd to me that after Lord of the Rings, film studios still haven't caught on to the fact that an audience will very happily sit still for three hours so long as the story's compelling. I feel like this film's screaming for an extended edition DVD; I'm not sure that'll happen, though.

      It gets worse: I love Michael Gambon's Dumbledore, I think even better than Richard Harris's (mayherestinpeace). It's true that he's not gentle or comforting, but I think I prefer that; it makes him more human, and I care more about him. I liked seeing that he's facing difficult challenges the same as Harry, with the same amount of doubt and fear; I think that strengthens the relationship between them. That scene in Dumbledore's office after Harry comes out of the penseive is just expositional in the book-- they just sort of exchange information. What I loved about that scene in the film, though, was that we got to see Dumbledore admitting his frustration and inability to make sense of things to Harry. He really leans on Harry in that scene; it's touching to see how much Dumbledore already trusts him. It's that kind of thing that makes him a much stronger Dumbledore, in my mind-- he's an active, thinking, fretting Dumbledore who isn't going to simply sit back, pat us on the head, and tell us everything's going to be all right.

      Did I say I didn't have much to add? I guess that's not much for me. What was that, 1500 words or something?

      Fantastic, we have our first single! Well done, Chalebh! Though I have my doubts about this line:

      Quote:
      He is N noncommital


      Erm, noncommital means an unwillingness to make firm decisions and stick with them. I'm not sure Teh Man is necessarily noncommittal. Then again, I can't come up with a better adjective beginning with N. Maybe he'll be noncommittal about coming to our gigs.

      "H.A.N.D.S." will be our ska-punk track. We're going to sound like these guys. (I'm crazy about this band. Be wary, though: if you download any of the mp3's to check them out and are of a sensitive persuasion, note that "Submarine" is very sweary, "Love Me Like You Used To" is rather explicit, and "First Drink of the Day" glorifies beer. The rest of the tracks are just silly and fun. They've also got a fantastic horn section.)

      Cerebral Hens gonna rock your face! Or something. (Still waiting on "Eight Foot Tango," CatsPlay. )

      Oh: a while ago, barbara said:

      Quote:
      Moro is a particularly lovely chocolate bar here in NZ.


      It's actually a reference to Princess Mononoke. I'm a bit of a Miyazaki fan. But I'm quite happy to be associated with chocolate, too.



      Inbredwaffle 
      11/21/05 at 07:01 AM

      Comments:

      I just read the whole uproar about it at ar_daily...if they are offensive then please feel free to remove them...I don't want to cause any trouble....but in my defense...it's not like they are pictures taken over his back gate...he is sitting outside on Santa Monica Blvd in Hollywood...it's sort of a given... but still my apologies if they offended anyone.


      Inbredwaffle 
      11/21/05 at 06:20 AM

      Comments:

      Beth I am loving your videos they are brilliant...and the Snape pictures are to die for Sue!

      About our little paparazzo pic(i know I am a bad little fan)... I found a couple more...oh and the restaurant is The "La/Le? Conversation Restaurant" and they have a interesting review...

       

      "This tiny shop bakes fresh buttery croissants, an outstanding Italian cheese-and-spinach torte, rich chocolate cakes, luscious cookies and mini-tarts. At breakfast, neighbors pop in for French
      toast made with fresh brioche with almond cream and raisin. For lunch order sandwiches on their fresh baguettes or focaccia bread....hmmm sounds like a job for RedTango


      Christina 
      11/21/05 at 04:39 AM

      Comments:
      Chalebh - Geart! now you`ve ruined all my bad disposition for today! gee, I hope you`re happy!
      Christina 
      11/21/05 at 04:36 AM

      Comments:
      Oh no, today`s Monday...dreadful!!!
      Sherry and Satai - You are not alone, I am also part Jewish on my mother`s side. But as my family isn`t really into religion, I myself forget that sometimes. I think we could talk about religion for days, about how people lose faith and why, and why it matters or doesn`t, but maybe this isn`t the place.I would like to very much though, so if you ever wish to discuss it, feel free to email me.
      Dee- I abssolutely loved this one! And I admire your imagination and artistic sense. I think this is your best one yet. Which do you like best?
      Sue - thank you a million times for posting those. Is it me or does he look more like Snape from the books than he did in the previous films?
      AFNH - Thank you for the link, i have founded myself, but thank you for your concern anyway!
      Ok, I`m off to see GoF (unfortunately I won`t be seeing it on the big Screen, but It will do just fine for me). Have a less dreadful Monday everyone!
      Chalebh 
      11/21/05 at 04:06 AM

      What is your location? Wolke 7

      Comments:

      I hope you haven’t forgotten the Alan Rickman’s Cerebral Hens CD.

      Well, the muse hit me and here is are the lyrics for a song

       

      Title: H.A.N.D.S

       

      H.A.N.D.S (3x)

      He is hands

       

      He is H handsome

      He is A ambitious

      He is N noted

      He is D delectable

      He is S sensational

       

      He is H hazardous

      He is A attractive

      He is N nice-looking

      He is D dangerous

      He is S such a cute

       

      H.A.N.D.S

      He is hands

       

      He is H heaving

      He is A adept

      He is N noncommittal

      He is D demanding

      He is S skilful

       

      He is H hearty

      He is A appealing

      He is N non plus ultra

      He is D disarming

      He is S super sexy

       

      H.A.N.D.S

      He is hands

       

       

      Maybe you remember Ottawan’s cover version of this song D.I.S.C.O.

       

      As English is not my mother tongue, maybe you can come up with better adjectives.

       

      Chalebh 


      hikity 
      11/21/05 at 03:11 AM

      Comments:

      Sorry, pressed the button by accident: good morning, ladies, before I hurry to my American Dream course today I just wanted to comment on the linguistic term and you can find a quick answer on:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellipsis

      Have a lovely day


      Hikity 
      11/21/05 at 03:09 AM

      What is your location? misty morning

      Comments:

      Ellipsis ¸ëëåéøéò (plural: ellipses åëëåßøåéò, Greek for omission) in linguistics refers to any omitted part of speech that is understood; i.e. the omission is intentional.

      An ellipsis can also be used to indicate a pause in speech or, at the end of a sentence, a trailing off into silence.


      Chalebh 
      11/21/05 at 01:30 AM

      Comments:

      Dee Wonderful picture. I really love them. You must put a lot of time in that. Because I once tried and I utterly failed.

       

      CatsPlay Thanks for the pictures.

       

      And because of the January Man pictures here is a manipulation:

       

       

       

      You could call it Alan paints Alan.

       

      Have a  nice week

      Chalebh


      Satai Delenn 
      11/21/05 at 12:29 AM

      Comments:

      Ah, Ok. Thanks!


      CatsPlay 
      11/21/05 at 12:00 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Thanks, Susan.  That makes sense!

       

      Gosh, I feel so...cerebral.


      Susan 
      11/20/05 at 11:41 PM

      Comments:
      An ellipsis is the punctuation mark formed by three dots.  He's referring to its use to indicate a drifty sort of pause or ending.  Snape (and AR) is a master of pauses and unresolved sentence-endings, so his lines are probably written with lots of ellipses.

      Satai Delenn 
      11/20/05 at 11:26 PM

      Comments:

      Quote:
      OK, I'm stupid.  What's an 'ellipse'?

       

      You're not the only one Dee. I have no idea either. If anyone knows, would you please explain? It would be much appreciated!

       

      Thanks!


      CatsPlay 
      11/20/05 at 10:48 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Dee,

      They were originally posted on another AR live journal, but have since been removed.  Claudia has them here

       

      http://photobucket.com/albums/v383/flipper828/11-2005%20Los%20Angeles/?action=view&current=1620413_b.jpg

       

      http://photobucket.com/albums/v383/flipper828/11-2005%20Los%20Angeles/?action=view&current=1620414_b.jpg

       

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/20/05 at 10:45 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      http://www.calendarlive.com/movies/cl-ca-kloves20nov20,0,5765873.story?coll=cl-movies

       

      Good interview with Steve Kloves, GOF screenplay writer,

       

      snip from it...

       

      "This is a coming-of-age story for Harry," he says. "And at some point he has to make the journey alone. Which he can't if Dumbledore is around to protect him." But he has no idea whether Professor Severus Snape is guilty of (spoiler removed). He is happy that Snape plays such a large role in the sixth book, mainly because he loves writing for Alan Rickman, who plays the professor.

      "It's hard because if you look at the books, Snape really just sort of hovers, as a threat, more than actually does something," Kloves says. "And Alan is just a wonderful actor. He always says the lines exactly as I write them, including the ellipses. I have never met an actor who could act out ellipses, but Alan can."

       

      OK, I'm stupid.  What's an 'ellipse'?


      Dee 
      11/20/05 at 10:41 PM

      Comments:

      CatsPlay - Thanks! Here's the link to the original:

       

      http://www.artrenewal.com/asp/database/image.asp?id=9323

       

      Remember the photos of AR in LA at the LeConversation Restaurant? Where did they come from? I can't find them anywhere on the web.


      CatsPlay 
      11/20/05 at 10:38 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      FYI, I just watched the Tim Robbins audio commentary on Bob Roberts, and the only real discussion about AR was right at the beginning when he explained that he was grateful to Alan for agreeing to participate in the project, as Alan kind of knew if he didn't, then the film wouldn't get funding.  He said that Alan was one of the few actors he knew who took roles based on his heart (maybe not those exact words) instead of his pocketbook.

       

      The commentary was a bit boring in general, I thought, so I thought I'd just mention the AR part and save someone the 2 hours of listening through it.  I don't think I have the energy to listen to the second commentary with Robbins & Gore Vidal. 

       

      It was interesting to watch another AR movie filmed in Pittsburgh, though.  Some very familiar locations and places and rooms I have been in.


      CatsPlay 
      11/20/05 at 10:23 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Dee,

       

      Simply wonderful, as always.   What an interesting piece of artwork.  Can you share what the original looked like?  I am curious about it.  The colors are so vivid.


      Dee 
      11/20/05 at 10:17 PM

      Comments:

      The title of this 1771 painting by Joseph Wright of Derby must be the longest in art history: “The Alchymist, In Search of the Philosopher’s Stone, Discovers Phosphorus, and prays for the successful Conclusion of his Operation, as was the custom of the Ancient Chymical Astrologers”.



      Wright had a comfortable career (Catherine the Great actually bought one of his paintings), but it was his fascination with science that led to his creation of the “Scientific Enlightenment Subject" -  paintings of science and medicine. But in spite of his success, The Alchymist was rejected by critics and went unsold.

      It is hard for us to understand why eighteenth-century viewers hated this striking painting. What do we see? In a secluded room, an alchemist kneels almost in worship in front of a shining vessel of light while his exhausted assistants gaze in wonder. It is a moment of discovery frozen in time. But, science in that day had barely risen above the level of superstition and viewers looked with disdain on this image of an unscientific, wizardly man rewarded with a powerful, accidental discovery

      An image of Professor Snape from "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" seemed the ideal fit for this ARt!

      What are my Famous ARt wallpapers? I take my favorite paintings by famous artists and sneak AR onto the canvas. Feel free to use and enjoy -- it's a great way to display our gorgeous AR on your desktop (a plus for office computers) while impressing people with your knowledge of fine art! I was asked once, "Don't you feel guilty changing a famous work of art?" My answer is, nope! Everything looks better with a little AR in it! ENJOY!


      Sherry 
      11/20/05 at 10:05 PM

      Comments:

      Satai--you're Jewish, too?! I was really starting to feel like a minority! Well, I can't say what anyone's religious affiliations are here, but at least hear in SLC, Utah it's nice to 'meet' one even if it's online!!!! (there are only about 1500 here)


      CatsPlay 
      11/20/05 at 09:37 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

       

      Claudia,

       

      Just checking to see if you got my email from this morning I think.  No rush to answer, as it was totally an unimportant question , but every once in awhile people say they don't get my email and I get paranoid that my emails are going into a black hole again.

       


      Satai Delenn 
      11/20/05 at 07:39 PM

      Comments:

      Quote:
      Hikity  
      Today at 10:43 AM

      Comments:

       and PEACE, dearest SATAI, I did it again - I am really terribly sorry

       

      LMAO! It's ok. Really. Thanks for correcting though!

       

      Gods! I'm STILL on a massive high from meeting them!!!! It was definitely the best time I've had in a long time. In spite of the fact that I was highly disappointed with the lack of storyline in the movie. Yes, it was funny, yes,  Alan as always was brilliant in the horribly few scenes he had, but overall I just cannot get over the fact that it would have been so much better if it had been a longer film or if it had just been split into 2 films like they did with LOTR! In spite of the laughs I got from the film, I walked out feeling very cheated. I really am terrified of them butchering the 5th one because that is the one I've been waiting for since the first film came out!!!!!!! And I really wish that they'd have extended the World Qudditch Cup Championship beyond the players just coming out and being introduced. I was waiting forever for this movie to come out BECAUSE of that scene and I was left feeling very cheated and denied and rather empty. I know everyone else is raving about it, but I am just very disappointed with it.


      sue 
      11/20/05 at 07:37 PM

      Comments:

       

       

       

       

      courtesy dj43


      sue 
      11/20/05 at 07:20 PM

      Comments:

       

      courtesy dj43


      Claudia 
      11/20/05 at 06:47 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

        Bad news, AFNH!  Oh well, we have Dr. Who to look forward to....if it ever makes it across the pond!  Gee whiz this country is slow about getting the goodies! 

       

      Yes, CatsPlay now that you mention it, David Tennant does favor Davy Jones a bit in Jones younger day that is. 

       

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/20/05 at 06:43 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Count me in as another former flute player.  I was serious about it -- almost was a music major.

       

      I don't know what it is, and maybe no one sees it, but something about the actor that played Barty Crouch Jr reminds me of Davy Jones from the Monkees.....I think it's the eyes.....

       

      Also, made a very unproductive discovery this week.  As someone who works on the Internet all day by profession, from my home, I have had to try and be discplined about getting my work done before allowing myself to watch an AR movie, etc., late in the evening. 

       

      I've discovered that the Windows Media Player can be set to 'always on top', which means that I can watch AR movies WHILE working, and just have them float in a small size screen in the upper right of my monitor.

       

      This is NOT good for productivity!!


      AFNH 
      11/20/05 at 06:38 PM

      Comments:
      Sadly not, Claudia. In the book he received the Dementor's Kiss (his soul was sucked out of him), he wasn't sent back to Azkaban. That is all we see of Barty Crouch Jr. (Sob!)
      Claudia 
      11/20/05 at 06:32 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

       

      Hello madmax and welcome to our little corner of AR online.  Hope you will stick around and have some fun with us. 

       

      You got my curiousity up about QI so I did a little search and found BBC's page for the show.  I think AR could pull it off but he might just be a bit on the serious side to try.  I watched some of the clips and see the hilarious Bill Bailey and Alan Davies (lurv him) are on the show. And Fry is right, the theme music is very catchy!

       

      AFNH, little does DT know....little does he know! 

       

      On the David Tennant front, will any of our avid HP readers let me know if Barty Crouch Jr appears in any of the later Potter books? 

       


      AFNH 
      11/20/05 at 06:28 PM

      Comments:
      Just been watching the HP&GoF world premiere on ITV2 (missed it the first time around) and loved a quote from a member of the audience. Lots of fans were asked their fave character, and the usual "Ron", "Harry", Hermione"s came up. One girl said "Snape". "Oh," said clueless interviewer "that's unusual, most people say Harry or Ron..." I'm not 16 anymore" came the very disdainful reply - absolute classic!
      Oh - and for Claudia - David Tennant thought that he would be big among the Voldemort fans - LOL!
      Satai - loved your pic with the Phelps twins, they are so adorable! - and I thought that in this film Fred and George were much more like the characters in the books.
      melissa 
      11/20/05 at 06:10 PM

      Comments:

      I went to music camp for years and years!  it was SO MUCH FUN!!!!  it was an orchestra not a band, and we had chamber music groups and everything.   We always had such a blast!  The camp counselors and director were half the fun.

      we always played really cool music....classical, contemporary, anything.  Oh....i miss it so much sometimes!

       

      That's the bad part of growing up.....you have to study, get a job and no vacation time for camp.....sniff sniff

      now i've gone all melancholy...


      madmax 
      11/20/05 at 06:03 PM

      Comments:

      Has Alan ever been on QI?  Is he spontaneous and silly enough to pull it off?  I wonder.  He tends to be alot more serious than stephen fry's crowd....or is he?

       

      Baaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!


      Dee 
      11/20/05 at 05:08 PM

      Comments:

      SeverinaSnape & Satai Delenn - Your stories are very touching. I'm an emotional eater too. Legal separation from hubby for 8 months - down 45 pounds. Happily back together for life - up 55 pounds! Recently I've lost 25 pounds and hover around a size 16. Which is great, except...at my age losing weight means lots of hanging skin! My breasts went from a 42DD to a 52Long.   So, looks like I can be fat and look smoooooth, or thin and look like a Shar-Pei!

       

      Peekaboo - LOVELY photo! Teh hands, teh mouth, the foofy hair...sigh!

       

      Have we heard from Juliet recently? Just wondered how she was feeling. Juliet...where for art thou?


      Lucy 
      11/20/05 at 04:31 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:
      Beryl, you know, if you play your cards right, you might get some more AR devotees instead.  Try showing them Truly Madly Deeply or the clip from Les Liaisons Dangereuses.

      Of course, this is the advice of a rabid fangirl...




      Dee 
      11/20/05 at 03:57 PM

      Comments:

      Thanks everyone for sharing airline/airport opinions. As I've said, I'm still just dreaming...but, my passport will come soon and my piggy bank is slowly increasing. Having the names of your favorite airlines helps me know where to keep looking for deals. Thanks!

       

      And, while I'm picking your brains...has any of our UK folks heard of LIBEX? It's a UK librarian exchange program. It looks very interesting, so I sent for some info.

       

      Relax everyone! My son isn't forced to stand outside freezing his *cough* lips off at band camp! It's in a nice, warm gym!

       

      Satai Delenn - It's nice to put a face (and a happy, smiling face) to your posts! The twins are pinch-their-cheeks adorable too! Thanks for sharing!

       

       

       

       

       

       

       


      Sara 
      11/20/05 at 03:14 PM

      What is your location? Waiting for "Sense and Sensibility" to come on TCM

      Comments:
      Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed reading the captions everyone submitted for the caption contest.  As an AR fan, "These wizards are in the need of Franz Anton Mesmer" had me spewing coffee all over my keyboard.

      My daughter (19) is a huge Harry Potter fan, so now, since I won the contest, she'll be getting a great Christmas present!

      Thanks again, Claudia.

      This is a great website!


      Peekabooh 
      11/20/05 at 02:32 PM

      Comments:

      Christina, you mean this one?

       

      Mesmer

       

       


      LISA 
      11/20/05 at 02:22 PM

      What is your location? Snapes Hiding Place...

      Comments:

      Ok,Fab Film,Brilliant,Tremondos,and good on Mike Newell for a Smashing GofF....I loved every single second of it,and to top it all,Alan was as usual fan flipping tastic as Snape,what a great actor this man is...He was'nt on the screen that much,but he still managed to make a great performance out of hardly anything,I loved the potions room and his Harry,Ron scene had me laughing,classic

      Roll on the next couple of films,you know he is going to just be ace...

      BTW,did anyone else out there cry????I did....

      So,amazing film,rocks....

      Roll on OoftP,more Snape and what the hell,more Alan....

      Hey,as for your mate finding out that you like Alan/Snape,so what,there are a million and one fans out there who are just like you and me who appreciate the man and his work,so be proud of that...I know I am,my mates think of me as barmy,but they dont take the mick out me,they just smile and know that I am not a nutter or stalker,just a plain old fashioned fan of someone who has talent and style...


      Laura 
      11/20/05 at 02:12 PM

      Comments:

      http://www.hhgttgonline.com/html/dvd.html

       

      Jen posted it at TARF, there is also a clip with Marvin ( AR voice).Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

       


      Beryl 
      11/20/05 at 12:50 PM

      Comments:

      HOLY CRAP!!!

      My friend found out!!! ohh nooo...

       

      *coughs* Sorry, I'm well aware that you guys have absolutely no idea what I'm talking about...See, I've been keeping this whole "I-Like-AR" thingy a secret ever since I realized I like him when I saw the CoS movie.Only my sis knows about it [she kinda likes AR too] and when the both of us were talking about the GoF movie earlier, along with my friend, she accidentally let it slip that i have LOTS of Snape videos![courtesy of ARDH of course, ]... and she continued on saying that I have LOTS of AR pics! gaaahhh!! honestly, i wanted to strangle her! my friend was shocked, I'm not the type of person who easily gets attracted to someone, you see.. and much more so when that someone is about 4 decades older than me! i tried acting like it's no big deal and said "Yeah, i really do like Snape!" er..well, i sort of implied that it's Snape-the-character i like and not the actor..*runs off* but i guess my friend wasn't fooled though...we didn't get to talk further coz we had to go home..talk about being saved by the bell, eh?

       

       i dunno... i kind of feel relieved that finally my friend knows, and there's no doubt she'll be broadcasting it to my other close friends as well...but then again, i also feel terrible not knowing what will happen when we see each other, i wonder how long they'll tease me? arggh!!! i am so dead, i tell you.

       

      Peer Pressure sucks. Big time.

       

      No matter, the GoF movie was just wonderful! The best of the four...Mike Newell has earned my respect. Sure, they changed a bit of the story line and taken off a lot from the book, but for a 700+ page book to be made into a 2 and a half hour movie? They did a great job! Kudos to them.

       


      AFNH 
      11/20/05 at 12:21 PM

      Comments:
      Christina - the quote you found on the Leaky Cauldron came from a free UK newspaper called Metro. There was a 60 Second Interview with David Heyman in it on Friday, and you can find the whole thing here, but be quick, as it'll probably change at midnight!

      Got to see GoF last night, and was amazed at how much they had actually managed to squeeze in. Much darker than the previous films. I also noticed that Snape was often there, but no saying much. Enjoyed it so much, I want to see it again very soon!
      Hikity 
      11/20/05 at 10:43 AM

      Comments:

       and PEACE, dearest SATAI, I did it again - I am really terribly sorry


      Hikity 
      11/20/05 at 10:39 AM

      Comments:

      Hello, Peekabooh, nice to hear from you again and thanks a lot for your lovely Mesmer clip. Isn't he drop dead gorgeous, wow.

      Satei, thank God, shop over here do not start with X-mas decorations etc but on 1st advent (next weekend), but you can buy the sweets weeks before - and I really hate that. For me it would be just fine if they all started with this business two weeks before the 24th. I am anyway this year in a very very Sheriff-mood if you know what I mean...ad thanks a lot for that great pic!!


      SeverinaSnape 
      11/20/05 at 09:45 AM

      What is your location? London

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://livejournal.com/users/nativemoon

      Comments:

      Peekabooh that was a great video! I loved the song it really fit and set the mood. I have to say I am thinking about the kiss - I have never seen Mesmer but that clip: It always seems to me like Mesmer knows that the girl is going to make a move on him. And from the expression on his face its like he cant believe it - he is in shock? He knows its highly inappropriate as she is his patient, but he gives into it - and in a very restrained way while the girl - she is just trying to go for it in that kiss and snog his face off but he's not having it!


      Christina 
      11/20/05 at 09:09 AM

      Comments:
      Peekabooh - Lovely video! And that song...so appropriate! nice choice of music! And I do have a request, could you please post that picture you used, with him and his leading lady, in which he`s holding his hand...teh hand*daydreaming* on her neck? Pls? Pretty please? Pretty please with cherry on top?raying:
      And I think we ought to change the writing and keep it that way just for sue! So she won`t have to feel ashamed every time!
      SeverinaSnape 
      11/20/05 at 08:56 AM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:

      Sue - I laughed so much I was crying...

       

      A far cry from my days on the drill team and cheerleading in Jr. High and High School

       

      <~backs out of the room quickly...

       

       

      ooooeeerrr wot got fixed so quickly???


      Claudia 
      11/20/05 at 08:55 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Yeah, I'm "Johnny on the spot" this morning Sue. 

       

      That cheerleader story is hilarious!  I have to empathize with the waiting women though.....

       

       


      sue 
      11/20/05 at 08:49 AM

      Comments:
      Wow!! That got fixed fast!!!
      sue 
      11/20/05 at 08:48 AM

      Comments:

      OK I am just walking out of the room now quietly whistling hoping nobody will notice........................


      sue 
      11/20/05 at 08:47 AM

      Comments:
      Completely O/T but I just spotted and it just made me laugh!
      SeverinaSnape 
      11/20/05 at 08:34 AM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:

      I will be checking out the video and the fic ladies!

       

      Re: Christmas

       

      I have to say its a bit bizarre for me still being in the UK. Halloween isnt really the deal here that it is back home (I miss the Halloween parade in the Village) and then Thanksgiving with the Macy's parade and all the classic films - and even Christmas where "Its a Wonderful Life" is the tradition rather than "The Great Escape"

       

      I kid you not - some shops had Christmas things up in September and it just boggles the mind. One galleria here in London had their Christmas shop open at the beginning of October - and for them that is VERY normal! I found myself looking up certain things on Amazon that I grew up with like  "The Year Without A Santa Claus" and "Miracle on 34th Street" - I really want to recapture that spirit this year - I have managed to get a few colleagues worked up and they have invited themselves over for Thanksgiving and Christmas LOL! My mother even sent me tapes of the Mummers Parade from Philly - a New Year's tradition from my hometown...just brilliant!


      Satai Delenn 
      11/20/05 at 08:19 AM

      Comments:

      Sue,

       

      Mannheim Steamroller is a contemporary group that plays Christmas/religious music but puts a twist on it so that it doesn't sound like the classic stuff everyone is used to. They do an awesome rendition of Deck the Halls (completely instrumental). Very cool.


      Satai Delenn 
      11/20/05 at 08:18 AM

      Comments:

      Oops, lol. I forgot to tell you Julie, I like Manheim Steamroller too. The first time I ever heard them was at overnight camp when I was 14. Everyone knew I am Jewish, and my counselor came up to me and politely asked if she could play Manheim Steamroller. I looked at her rather puzzled and she explained it was Christmas music, but didn't really sound like it. I looked at her and said, "sure. No big deal." and she played it and I was hooked. My favorite is the infamous "Deck the Halls". I think it's the only version of the song I can stand.

       

      Oh, incidentally, am I the only one thoroughly annoyed that Thanksgiving hasn't even arrived yet and commercials and stuff are already advertising for Christmas? I mean, there's even a radio station that for 10 months of the year I love but for the remaining 2 (Nov. and Dec.) I can't listen to at all because they go from contemporary/pop music that I love to playing NOTHING BUT Christmas music!!!!! Really frustrating! And this week they started up with switching into Christmas mode and I now have to find alternative radio stations and skip over them now until a little after January. Grrrrrr...... I don't really mind Christmas music per se, it's just that I don't appreciate it being shoved down my throat. That's all.


      sue 
      11/20/05 at 08:17 AM

      Comments:

      Umm....... excuse me but WHAT the heck is a Mannheim Steamroller!!???


      Satai Delenn 
      11/20/05 at 08:08 AM

      Comments:

      So much for sleep. I think I've had about 10 hours of sleep in the last 2 days.

       

      Thanks Claudia and Julie.

       

      Geeze, I know people have told me on several occasions that I look like I'm 18 or so and it's always frustrated me because whenever I look in the mirror, all I see is someone very old. Although, if I do look like I'm that young, it would fit with a bit of my personality. I certainly don't act like a 31 year old. Probably has to do with the fact that my parents divorced when I was 9 and since I never had more than one friend at a time growing up I never really learned to be a kid. I always hung out with older or younger people (mostly older people). So now that I'm older and live on my own and can do what I want, all I want to do is play.

       

      Anyway, per request, here's the link to my and Nightwitch's fic.

       

      http://hallospacegirl.proboards27.com/index.cgi?board=adult&action=display&thread=1130567084&page=2

       

      So I fooled you huh Severina? Lol. I have NO experience in the matter I wrote about over at D.D. Now, please know that this fic is being written from the beginning and we're slowly (and I mean slowly) working our way up to THE now (apparently) infamous Dinner Scene, SO.......... the lemony goodness is a bit few and far between right now. We are currently building up the story with background on the characters and such and also still ironing out the details of how old everyone is, what they look like, what their personality is like, etc. But I am rather proud of this fic. I haven't really written anything successful since I was 15 and had to write a paper for one of my teachers (either Humanities or English, I can't remember which) and I was absolutely terrified of turning it in because aside from being extreme fic in the sense that it was about a woman who wanted it all (and got it), she was a virgin and met a man after becoming President of the United States (as I said, extreme fic!) and I wrote out the "love scene". I then got it back from the teacher who never said a word about what I'd written other than the fact that she gave me an "A" on it. Then I let my guy friend at the time read it. It aroused him. He knew I was a virgin and looked up at me after finishing it and just kept staring at me and finally asked me how I could successfully write something like that when I had no practical experience..... I looked at him innocently and in full Hermione Grainger form said, "That's what books are for. They are wonderful sources of information, and having friends that talk a lot about their experiences (and watching Skinimax, got to LOVE the original Emmanuelle movies.....) you tend to get a few successful ideas." lol. He was just stunned. lol. I tried taking that writing success and running with it, but I kept hitting snags. They'd start out well enough, but I just could not get them to work and eventually I'd give up. This is the first successful attempt at writing I've had in 16 years and I think it's in part due to the fact that I have a co-writer, and a talented one at that. Anyway, please read and review!

       

      Thanks!


      Julie 
      11/20/05 at 07:42 AM

      What is your location? Michigan

      Comments:

       

       

      Satai Delenn--thanks for posting those pictures.  I agree that you look wonderful!

       

      I love the characters of Fred and George.  I'm such a F&G nerd, I memorized which one was which, so I can impress my friends when they're on the screen.  I'll usually point at one and say "Fred."

       

      OT am I the only one on this planet who LOVES Mannheim Steamroller? 


      Claudia 
      11/20/05 at 07:22 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Good morning everyone!  Looks like I missed a lot! 

       

      Thanks sue for the scans of Megan Dodds!  I almost didn't recognize her at first.  I like how she describes herself as the Saffy of the house.  Its funny how pop culture takes a hold of us sometimes.    

       

      Thank you sooo much for the pics, Satai!  You look like you were really enjoying yourself and that's what really counts in the end.  I am VERY envious of how young you look!  I wouldn't want to go back to being 18 or 19 but I'd love to look like it again!  *grin*

       

      Peekabooh, I love your video!  His Mesmer period was another sexy drop dead gorgeous AR period!     Thank you for sharing with us. 

       

      Elaine, I'm so glad you're feeling better.  I'd love to see the clip of Newell talking about AR.  You know he must really be a hoot to work with.  I mean a lot of people he works with usually has something to say about him and its usually a cute story either funny or tongue in cheek.  LOL

       

      BackstageMystic, I would keep my day job to but there's nothing saying you couldn't write in your off time until you make it big!      Congratulations again! 

       

      Thanks for the head's up, Dee.  I just scanned through some of the pics over at RedTango's and they are wonderful.  I'm going back and reading thoroughly through when I'm finished here. 

       

      I played the flute too, Moro!  Don't even ask me to play today...I retained nothing! Thanks for the info on flying to England. I have made a note for when I am ready for my "awfully big adventure".

       

      Snape with a goatee!!!!  Oh man that would have been wonderful!!!  I can imagine AR with a goatee..and I'm really liking the image too!  *grin*

       

      kathy, Owen Newitt was one of my favorite characters on Vicar of Dibley.....awww heck...I loved them all!  VoD is just hilarious!

       

      Christina, its usually Sunday evenings when the thought of starting another week hits me.  But this week is a bit different.  Thanks to our Thanksgiving holiday, I'm only working two day this week!!!    Yippee!!!!

       

       


      SeverinaSnape 
      11/20/05 at 07:07 AM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:

      Satai - Lack of experience??? Could have fooled me - my eyes were popping out of my head and my glasses steamed up! <~whistles innocently

       

      Hey a fertile imagination goes a LONG way (something my ex could have used bwah ha ha) - you were doing alright in your writing by me.

       

      Do you have a link to your fic - I seemed to have lost my S.W.A.R.F. link. I am registered to too many forums and that one is one I havent been to in goodness knows how long!

       

      Actually I think the issue for them was (having gone through the thread) - it was a thread for posting fan fic pictures and not RPGing (to be honest I was shocked; not by the content but because of the thread it was posted in) - and as for the comment about real-life posters names in the RPG - they obviously dont understand the concept behing RPGing - or the fact that many O/C's are nothing more than the authors in literary form. For god's sake even JKR has admitted that Hermione is her! Dont let it keep you from D.D. - I went straight to the Fan Fic and RPG threads and was disappointed to not see your Fic lol!

       

       


      Peekabooh 
      11/20/05 at 06:36 AM

      Comments:

      Satai, you look adorable to me. Thank you for posting the picture with the twins, that was a brave thing to do. I don´t know if I would have had the guts to post a picture of me on this GB (ok, if I ever have my picture taken with the OooA, I´ll give it a serious thought, I promise..... *grin*). O yeah, and I love you anyway, no matter what you look like sweetie (and I´m sure I´m not the only one)!

       

      Well I managed to compress my clip into a better/smaller size, so I thought I´d give it a shot. It´s not such an advanced clip like others among us are capable of making, but I´m proud of it anyways..... So tell me what you think!

       

      http://s64.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2RCTKHY0T5Z4N0BRPB8FIJ8UVU

       

      Huggies to all.


      Satai Delenn 
      11/20/05 at 06:19 AM

      Comments:

      Quote:
      You are beautiful Satai - Im not in the habit of throwing out compliments for the heck of it. I do mean it sincerely...

       

      Thanks. Hopefully one day I'll look in the mirror and finally believe it, lol.

       

      I myself prefer reading, and drawing and most recently writing. I love messing around with clay, but haven't in a long time. I crochet a bit when I'm in the mood. I can't wait until I've lost a lot more weight so that I can go horseback riding again. I really, really miss that! And I'd love to go sailing and waterskiing again. And I can't wait to be able to go back on roller coasters! I miss those things so much!


      Satai Delenn 
      11/20/05 at 06:10 AM

      Comments:

      We do seem a lot alike Severina!

       

      Quote:
      On another note: I was roaming around Dangerous Detentions having been gone for an age and noticed you have started posting (either that or someone else has nicked your sign-on name!). Now talk about some writing LOL <~fans self> Bring it on  Sistah Bring it on! ROFL! 

       

      lol. No, no one nicked my name.... that is me. We (NightWitch and I) kind of got run off that site due to people's hypocrisy (sp?), but we are continuing the story (ok, we've started over and are working our way up to the "good stuff". Does my writing on D.D. show my lack of experience in such matters?) on S.W.A.R.F. in the Adult Section. You are welcome to read it if you want. It's in the thread titled, "Please Read! A Snape/OC/OC fanfic (Still Needs A Name!)" or something like that, lol. Anyone who wishes to read it (and maybe leave a little review?) is more than welcome to! It's definitely AU with a twist of Canon (we are doing our best to keep Snape as canon as possible although for our needs/wants, we've kept him pureblooded, not halfblooded).


      SeverinaSnape 
      11/20/05 at 06:06 AM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:

      You know - I am REALLY starting to like those twins! Its a great picture - and such a fantastic thing getting to meet people you admire! I hope I have the chance to meet them at some point; they seem like great guys - down to earth and grounded. Refreshing when so many celebs (esp the younger ones) are filled with their own self-importance...

       

      You are beautiful Satai - Im not in the habit of throwing out compliments for the heck of it. I do mean it sincerely...

       

       


      SeverinaSnape 
      11/20/05 at 06:01 AM

      What is your location? London

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://www.livejournal.com/users/nativemoon

      Comments:

      Satai -

       

      I relate SO MUCH to what you have written. I think over the years (I will be 40 in January) I have gotten so used to putting up a front - pretending I am happy when I'm not; seeming to be a lot more confident than I really am - that I just do it now and dont think about it. I force myself to get out and about mainly to shut other people up who harp on about how much time I spend by myself. I have gotten so screwed over by people who SWORE they cared, they were my friend etc... that to be honest I dont have a problem being by myself anymore. Intimacy is a hard thing for me. I think that's why I spend so much time writing these days. Fan Fiction and writing were gifts I discovered during very difficult times - and perhaps I do myself no favours - but as I have no social circle outside of work here in London and no real prospects of a relationship (I dont like my body - so even in developing feelings for someone physical intimacy is a serious hurdle) - so I lose myself in other things; I write and not just fan fiction, I am a graphic designer by profession, I make jewelry, I sing...I have gotten very good at substituting other things for certain aspects of my life which will never come together in the way I would like. I do take chances that people never give me credit for (when I am usually acting because they insist that I dont) - and I get royally burned in the process. At least for once I am not going with whatever comes my way simply because I think I dont have any other choice... Its a struggle... and many a night I have sat here and just cried because no matter how hard I try things just arent coming together. I see other people and think how charmed their lives are. But then its easy to do that on the outside looking in...

       

      Like you - I have no idea how I will feel about things once I am at what I consider a reasonable level of fitness. Newsflash: I had the same issues when I was a size 10/12 that I do now...its not all down to the weight...

       

      On another note: I was roaming around Dangerous Detentions having been gone for an age and noticed you have started posting (either that or someone else has nicked your sign-on name!). Now talk about some writing LOL <~fans self> Bring it on  Sistah Bring it on! ROFL!


      Satai Delenn 
      11/20/05 at 05:34 AM

      Comments:

      Severina,

       

      You and I seem an awful lot alike. Although, I've never been thin. 7 months ago I was technically a 34, but was trying desperately to stuff myself into size 32 clothes (total denial). I too started having health problems and was faced with the very real possibility of losing my legs. That scared me into reality. That was when I decided to do something about my weight. My doctor had put me on a diurhetic(sp?) and blood thinner medication.

       

      I made an appointment to start seeing a nutritionist. I had to wait a month before I could get in to see her. But instead of waiting a month before "getting serious" about this, I decided to start doing small things to prepare myself. I stopped eating fried ANYTHING (really hard when you love french fries and Popeye's chicken!). I also stopped eating McDonald's and Burger King (I still eat Wendy's on occasion because they have really good salads and they have a truly healthy menu whereas McDonald's and BK don't. Even their salads aren't really healthy. McDonald's at least, has sugar in their salads. I don't know about BK, but I wouldn't be surprised if they do too)

       

       I don't know if I lost any weight that month because I have no idea what I weighed as I hadn't gotten on a scale in well over 10 years. But by doing what I did, it was easier for me to really truly start on this "life change". I still eat out a lot, but I'm making better choices, and like you, I am doing it for my health. I don't plan on getting involved with anyone. I haven't had a relationship in about 11 years now. Anyway, by this past July I was 22 pounds lighter and had dropped from a 34 down to a 28. Unfortunately that is where I am still currently stuck in spite of losing an additional 21 pounds lighter. That is what really sucks, lol.

       

      I have been stuck in a size 28 since July. I am SO close to moving down to a size 26 but it is such slow going! I have to say though that in spite of my low self-esteem I really haven't been happier than I am now. It's been 7 years since I was a size 28. I still have most of my old clothes and I must say it's been really nice to be able to see myself getting back into them. They aren't terribly out of style and so I don't feel uncomfortable wearing them. I think the best thing is that when I go places now I am able to fit into the booths again and if the chairs are slightly on the small side, I am able to fit into them now. That's a very good feeling.

       

      Unfortunately there are still the occassions when I get really uncomfortable around people in public, especially if I hear people laughing. Even if it's not at me my ears still hone in on it and I try and listen for any type of possible reference to me. Anyway, after 26 pounds down, my doctor took me off of the diurhetic (sp?) and just this past month he took me off the blood thinner. My legs (while still scarred up from what caused my health/leg problems in the first place) are MUCH better. I see a weight trainer twice a week and play tennis (for cardio work) once a week.

       

      You are right. It took years to get this way and getting rid of it will take time too. And I do have to say that when I pulled out that photo from the envelope it was in, I was pleasantly surprised to see that I wasn't completely revolted by what I saw. It's the first time I've EVER seen a picture of myself since I was 8 years old that didn't make me want to go bury my head in the sand.

       

      As for men.... I doubt I will ever go out with anyone. It's a trust thing and trust is just something that I have none of anymore. I'm not losing weight so that I can find men. I'm losing weight so that I can be healthy again and maybe so that I can stop using food for comfort. I'm definitely making progress. I eat so little at meal times and I'm actually full. It's unreal. I was out with my friend for dinner last night (it's 4:30am right now) and she remarked to me how little I ate (I had ordered a complete dinner that came with soup, and a potato and veggies, no dessert thankfully) and I ate the broth from the soup, leaving most of the noodles, and all of the veggies from the meal (it was the first thing I ate off the plate) and about half of a small baked potato with about a teaspoon of butter on it, and the wing and the leg off the bbq chicken, leaving the breast and the thigh and the other half of the baked potato. I was stuffed. I told her that for me lately, that was more than enough food for a meal. She said she knew, but she was just used to the way I used to eat which would have had me eating two bread rolls with at least two pats of butter per roll (and I used barely half a teaspoon on half the bread roll ate last night), all of the soup, the whole baked potato, all of the chicken, and I probably would have left the veggies, and then I would have had dessert. I just don't eat that way anymore and it feels really good. In fact, that was all I'd eaten all day. I'm a little hungry right now, and since I'm still well within my daily requirements I'll probably have a little something (probably a little chicken) and then I'll probably go to bed.

       

      In spite of these changes that have me feeling a little better about myself than I used to though, I'm not, nor have I ever been the type that walks with my head up high. I'm the type that clutches my coat to my chin and looks down at the ground when I walk so that people won't look at me or notice me. It's just safer that way. I'm less likely to get hurt by people that way. Maybe after I lose the rest of the weight I need to things will change. I don't know. Only time will tell.


      Meeressternchen 
      11/20/05 at 05:14 AM

      Comments:

      Sue - THANK YOU for the scan, she truly is beautiful, though in person I thought her looking like 35 (here they clearly made her up to look younger). I had no idea she started off in LA with such a family background. It's interesting how she ended up in NYC with an excellent acting diploma and then transferred to London!

      Moro, no prob, I'm glad I was able to help with that bit! I hope you will enjoy the show, whenever you're there to see it!

      Satai, the pic is amazing in the sense that all THREE of you look great and smile and just an ideal composure (you in the middle, that makes it symmetrical for me, LOL). And don't you have a go on yourself re: weight, it is in reality just a matter of peace between your outer and inner worlds and your ideal weight is the one of your mirror reflected person with a smile!! *so throw away the scales, lol*


      SeverinaSnape 
      11/20/05 at 04:51 AM

      What is your location? London

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://livejournal.com/uders/nativemoon

      Comments:

      Satai - I thought it best to do this as a separate post...

       

      I can understand exactly where you are coming from. I gained over 100 pounds when I moved here to the UK. My lowest weight was 110 pounds - but I was suffering from an eating disorder when people told me how great I looked! I saw myself over the past 10 years go from a size 10/12 all the way up to a size 30/32. I am now hovering between a size 18/20 and 20/22 depending on the clothes. I have lost a lot of weight in the past year and a half.

       

      I like food - but I am also an emotional eater. I had to cope with a disaster of a marriage and redudancy that made me homeless. I am out of the abyss, working my way back to being a human being again. I have been through a lot of things (which I wont go into here) and in each instance its food that I turn to...

       

      I get the comments like you do. And some well-meaning family and friends told me after I rejected the latest jerk to come into my life - that I didnt have the RIGHT to be so bloody looking the way I do! And that no decent man would ever want someone 'like me'. Apparently all I will get are men with a 'fat fetish'. Yes, they did say these things. Needless to say I am keeping my distance.  I cant do that at work - where I have people constantly on at me about my size and what I need to do etc. One is training to be a life coach. Shed do better to clean out her own closet rather then poke around in mine.

       

      I will say this: I think there is something to be said for being confident in who you are a person. That draws certain types of people to you as much anything else. I have had decent people who have said that because of my personality etc - that they dont really see the weight. Now I am getting fit for me - no one else. it bothered me to have health problems that was purely because of my weight. I have had to change my attitude about and relationship with food and I have a ways to go. Its not easy. As I said to someone this week: it took years to put it on and fall into this mindset and it will take some time to get fit and really be confident deep down where it counts the most. 

       

      I aim to be fit for me - not for the fashionistas or anyone else with a bad attitude because I am not the size they want me to be. I make the best of what is available to me - being a girly girl its probably very easy in some respects. But looks fade, I always say - and then what are you left with? I would rather have people around who genuinely like me as a person rather than those who are going to nitpick about my looks.

       

      But I have gone out recently with men I never could have imagined would want to be bothered with someone my size (my esteem isnt what people tend to think it is - I am a very stong person with an equally strong personality). But deep down I am very insecure and its as you say - sometimes you get to a point where all you are hearing is the bad stuff.

       

      As the Dalai Lama once said - surround yourself with positive people - the grouches are what gets you down.

       

      Love, Lisa


      SeverinaSnape 
      11/20/05 at 04:32 AM

      What is your location? London

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://livejournal.com/users/nativemoon

      Comments:

      Christina - I saw that quote and actually responded to the posting on TLC - this is what I said...

       

      I find it odd that Heyman mentions JK Rowling discussing Snape's character with Alan Rickman in the context of GOF. Alan Rickman has been quoted LONG before this film was a blip on anyone's radar screen saying he had spoken to JK Rowling and knew about Snape but couldnt say anything... Considering that this is the man who abhors being cast as 'the villain' (even if its for a Pantomime photoshoot in British Vogue last year) - he was told something that made him sign on the dotted line to do the role in the first place... Curiouser and curiouser...

      Now anyone who knows me - and knows my journal is aware I have mentioned AR's comments about chatting with JKR AGES ago...and a simple Google search would bear it out (but I think I have the quotes here somewhere...)

       

      Now I also had to further clarify on TLC - while Alan may not have had any firm idea about the future direction of his character in the books when they shot the first film - I still have to think there was SOMETHING that was revealed to him about Snape such that he knew the Potions Master wasnt 'the villain' and that there was more to the man than meets the eye; he committed to HP for a reason...perhaps its because of the character's engimatic complexity - but there is a bit more and its likely that little bit more will be apparent with the next book...

       

      Its great to speculate - though it can drive one around the twist!


      Christina 
      11/20/05 at 04:13 AM

      Comments:
      Satai - I will not say "i understand you" or even try to hint that because, not being in your shoes, I couldn`t possibly. BUT! One of my co-workers, who is in your situation more or less (she ain`t that pretty that`s for sure! And no, I`m not saying this just to flatter you) is the woman with the most happy marriage. And that should say a lot! It`s because appearence doesn`t matter this much nowadays. What does matter is that you are a good hearted, funny, sensible and witty woman! and you were on TV! what more can a man want?! So keep your head up girl, cause if you don`t like yourself, no one will! I know it may sound harsh but it`s what I believe. So cheers! and hugs!
      Satai Delenn 
      11/20/05 at 03:59 AM

      Comments:

      Sorry Sherry. Just chalk it up to very very very very very VERY low self-esteem. Can't help it. It's quite a bit difficult to be positive about yourself when your entire life you've been made fun of at every turn for your size (and you get internally freaked whenever you enter a public room and you hear people near you laughing suddenly and you wonder if it's at your expense and all you want to do is run back to the car and go home) and on top of it your Mother and Grandmother CONSTANTLY look at you and say, "You have such a pretty face, if only you'd lose the weight." and then finally your Grandmother turns to you one day and tells you that you really should try to lose weight so you can find a nice man because men don't want fat women.

       

      Kind of gets hard to look at things in a positive way. I think that Vivian (Julia Roberts) from Pretty Woman said it the best.... "After a while, the bad stuff is easier to believe."

       

      Anyway, back to the lovely twins. I think the only thing that would have been better was if Alan himself had been there. Of course, if he had been there the place probably would have been packed and there probably would have been a line out the door and around the entire mall! lol. But yeah, I had a really good time and I hope that either they or someone else will be at that theater for the next film! It was a really cool experience!


      Christina 
      11/20/05 at 03:44 AM

      Comments:

      about that AR-JKR talk the other day - found this on Leacky.

      Mr. Heyman also talks again about how much input Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has with the films, and mentions that yes indeed, JKR has talked to actors Alan Rickman and Ralph Fiennes about the direction of their characters.

      What's her biggest input been regarding how the films look?

      When we were shooting the very first film she came to the set and saw our wands. She thought they were too ornate, so we simplified them. We are able to ask her things about the evil Lord Voldemort, so we didn't do anything that might cause us problems later, and Ralph Fiennes and Alan Rickman have been able to ask her about their characters. In the first film Alan Rickman had no idea what direction his character, Snape, would take.

       

      and I also found this excerpt :

      Alice Wack used to draw the sneering Professor Snape with a goatee. That was before the 2001 release of the first Harry Potter film, when actor Alan Rickman made the role of the glowering potions master his own.

      And Rickman doesn't have a goatee. Frankly, can you imagine Alan with a goatee!!!???


      Christina 
      11/20/05 at 03:34 AM

      Comments:
      Satai - lovely pictures! Lovely twins! and not least, lovely you! They look very casual and sweet and I`m so happy (and I admit, a little jealous ha ha!) for your encounter!
      And I have to agree with everyone who talked about AR and the HP films. But frankly, I am sorry about this happening, because I would love to hear him analizing his character as he did with others. But that, I am pretty sure, he doesn`t do beause the movies and the books are still in the "making" process. It would be wrong to reveal too much, indeed. I can only hope after all this Potter mania (don`t mean to sound offensive, I am a Poter maniac myself *grin*) quiets down, he will be more open to discussions.
      Did I ever mention I abssolutely hate Sundays? Well I do!!! all these things you have to catch up on, nowing tomorrow hell begins all over again!!!!
      Sherry 
      11/20/05 at 03:07 AM

      Comments:

      Satai--simply put: Why do you sell yourself short? Please don't call yourself a butterball. And, yes, you ARE cute. And ugh, I wish I were 31 again. But like you, people think I look younger than my real age. Thankfully!


      Satai Delenn 
      11/20/05 at 02:30 AM

      Comments:

      Sorry, that line is supposed to read, "They are so UN-intimidating to talk to."


      Satai Delenn 
      11/20/05 at 02:28 AM

      Comments:

      Quote:
      Sherry  
      Today at 12:40 AM

      Comments:

      Satai--you are so cute (sorry-should I say pretty? 'Cute' seems inappropriate once we reach a certain age.)! Congrats on your weight loss. I'm sure you'll reach your goal.

       

      lol. No, cute works I guess, and thanks. Pretty is something I'm well aware that I'm not. Plus, I think I look younger than I really am. I had a couple of people who thought I was 18 (which I just don't see at all) and I'm really 31.

       

       

      Elaine, thanks. Yeah, they are lovely. They just have the best personality. I was so thrilled to meet them and be able to talk to them. They just stood around talking to people and taking pictures with people (and unofficially signing stuff for people *whistles innocently as she points down to the autographed book she now owns that is posted below....*) for about a good hour or so before they were ushered behind the table to "officially" start signing autographs for $20.00........ It all supposedly goes toward the cost of hosting celebs at that theater though, so it's not really like the twins themselves were the ones charging the money. Anyway, it was a really exciting night and before I forget, Thanks for taking the pic and sending me a copy Laurie! Very much appreciated!!!!! (I don't know if she comes to this board or not, but she was just so nice and took that picture. I wasn't expecting it so quickly. It just arrived today!).

       

      Anyway, yeah, it was so intimidating talking to them. Like they were just ordinary people. Oliver was so open and honest and he just answered my questions and was so polite (and I do have to admit, he's really cute). But geeze, could they be any taller?! I felt so unbelievably short standing between them. I mean, here I am, little miss butterball, and here they are, tall and cute and TOWERING over me! lol.


      Elaine 
      11/20/05 at 12:43 AM

      Comments:

      Vicki, exactly! Oh and I always wondered where "Marge" disappeared to on that Simpsons ITAS thing (they aired it on Sky a couple of times. I only watched it because Hank Azaria cracks me up!)Now I know, thanks!

       

      Unfortunately, Dee, chocolate did not help! I'm on a diet and the nearest I get to it is my cup of low calorie hot choccy before bed! I'm just near the end of my nights and looking forward to some nice days off with my son who is back from college until Thursday. And yesterday morning was so bright, frosty, sunny, beautiful and COLD, that I had to come out of the fug!

       

      nice pic of the twins. They are lovely lads!


      Sherry 
      11/20/05 at 12:40 AM

      Comments:

      Satai--you are so cute (sorry-should I say pretty? 'Cute' seems inappropriate once we reach a certain age.)! Congrats on your weight loss. I'm sure you'll reach your goal.


      Satai Delenn 
      11/20/05 at 12:31 AM

      Comments:

      Congrats to everyone who won the caption contest!

       

      Ok. You all wanted pics, so, here goes...... (I hope I do this right).

       


       

       

      This is the first pic of me I'm not ashamed of. I was very nervous in debating whether or not to post it. I swore that I wouldn't allow any pics of me anywhere until I was done losing ALL the weight I need to, but I'm just too proud of meeting them and people have been saying they want to see the photo, so...... I took a gamble and posted it.


      kathy 
      11/19/05 at 11:51 PM

      Comments:

      Moro, no need to apologize--we're all friends here and can tolerate differing opinions. 

       

      My husband was in band and said sometimes he would march around and just pretend to play!  Thank God I have no musical talent.

       

      Maybe I should try Gatwick next time I go to London.  I nearly fell asleep on my feet going thru customs in Heathrow.  The only problem I found with BA is that they are much more expensive than other airlines.


      kathy 
      11/19/05 at 11:44 PM

      Comments:

      Another HPGoF tidbit, Barty Crouch is played by Roger Lloyed Pack, the same actor who plays Owen Newitt on Vicar of Dibley....


      Moro 
      11/19/05 at 11:26 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Hey, Dee, one more thing: try to go into Gatwick rather than Heathrow-- it's a lot nicer that way. Heathrow's a zoo. It's also nice-- if you can't get a direct flight-- to get your international flight out of Newark airport. It's small and laid back there-- that's the way I used to go when hubby and I were only long-distance dating.

      A British Airways flight is wonderful if you can get it. I'm a bit of a nervous flyer, but I have to tell you, I've never felt safer than I have with BA pilots. You can't even feel them land! Whereas Continental pilots take off almost vertically. ZOOM! I spend a lot of time clinging to hubby's arm on those. Then again, I spend a lot of time clinging to him anyway, woohoo!


      Moro 
      11/19/05 at 11:20 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Hello hello. I have something to get off my chest this evening. Last night, I sneered:

      Quote:
      I have to admit that, up till this [self-portrait], I've been disappointed with his artwork-for-charity. Is it me, or does anyone else think they look a little-- I don't know, God forgive me for saying it-- hastily slapped together in Photoshop? I'm thinking of that globe thing in particular.


      My snotty comment doesn't seem to have upset anyone, thank heaven, but I still feel that I ought to apologize, partly because Teh Man isn't here to defend his work, but more importantly because, regardless of my opinion of the artwork in question (in this case, the "Home Sweet Home" globe and an earlier image he did for the Free Tibet campaign), if I take it upon myself to criticize, I am obligated, in a public forum, to at least make it mindful criticism. That's not what I did, and I can't even claim intoxication, or a severe psychological disorder, as an excuse. Tiredness, perhaps, but in truth it was a simple case of thoughtlessness combined with the mistaken notion that I was somehow being clever.

      It's exactly the kind of lazy criticism that Delenn very rightly complained about last week (there referring to the GOF review in the Times). I expect better of myself. The lesson here being that if one has nothing genuinely worthwhile to contribute, one ought to keep her smartarsed gob shut. I am sorry.

      For the record (assuming I have any credibility left), I'm with the camp that believes AR did the debated self-portrait, for no better than the very amateurish reason that I really like it. It actually reminds me a bit of some drawings my dad did when he was younger (he's a landscape architect and has a heavy visual arts background). Their styles are very similar; I have something of an ingrained fondness for high-contrast ink and charcoal sketches like that.

      Oh, Meeressternchen, don't apologize! Thank you thank you thank you-- that makes me feel better. I was just a little worried that we'd end up having to crane our heads waaaaay back to see anything, or, worse, that at some point, I don't know, Juliet Stevenson might end up in our laps or something. (Actually, hubby might enjoy that.)

      Dee: band camp? In November? When I was in my high school band, we'd already had camp and instead were out in the field freezing our butts off every day after lunch, marching, marching. (I played piccolo, by the way. I don't any more, though.)

      Ooh, memory lane. I also played flute in concert band-- a relevant revelation (try saying that five times fast) because, horror of horrors, one Christmas they made us play a Mannheim Steamroller medley. Director was a bit of a fan, apparently. GAAAH! No, you're not unhip. They really are that bad. I've seen the sheet music. And I refuse to apologize for my position on this one.


      kathy 
      11/19/05 at 11:00 PM

      Comments:

      Dee--Virgin is very nice, Delta is NOT!  But anyway you stretch it those huge planes are like cattle cars.  I've gone Virgin twice and it was the nicest experience.  The worst part of traveling to London for me is going thru customs, it is such a big airport it always seems 20 flights have disembarked at the same time and the line going thru customs takes forever--however everyone is extremely nice.  Maybe I always time it wrong seems the planes always get in about 7am from the US to Heathrow.

      When are you going?

       

      And Dee thanks for looking at that picture for me, I think I'll look around for others, but thank you you're a doll.


      Dee 
      11/19/05 at 09:01 PM

      Comments:

      Gee...it's quiet here tonight. So, maybe no one will mind an OT question. For those who fly between the US to London: Do you have a favorite airline (based on cost and comfort)? 


      Dee 
      11/19/05 at 08:49 PM

      Comments:

      Yeah! Elaine is out of her blue funk! Glad you're feeling better! Was chocolate anyway involved in the improvement?

       

      I agree with you and Vicki - AR doesn't want to be interviewed as Snape. It would be like pulling the beard off Santa. IMHO he will finish all the movies -- if time and his health allows. Let's see...they're starting the fifth movie in January '06 just before his 60th birthday. If they do one movie a year, he'll be around 63 when #7 is released. Yes, I know that Snape in the book is 35ish, but I don't think the filmakers will care that AR is twice that age. After all this time, AR IS Snape to the viewers.

       

      Vicki - "Unseasonably warm"...sigh. *dreaming of the sea* We lived in Oakland and on Treasure Island for several years when hubby was in the Navy, but never made it to LA (our trips always seemed to go north or east). Such beautiful country, and I loved the fog! It was magical!

       

      A bit OT: Red Tango has started posting the photos she took during her Londond vacation. So far I haven't seen anything of her nite at Chelsea's, but the photos are nice.

       

      http://www.tangoland.com/


      BackstageMystic 
      11/19/05 at 08:25 PM

      Comments:

      Wow - I won something, I won something!!!!  )

       

       [Backflip, backflip - like I could do that in real life - NOT]

       

      I got third place by a, um... whopping (cough) vote of, erm...five.

       

      Hey, that means that TWO, yes, TWO people other than the spouse, the best friend, and MOM voted for me.

       

      So, to those TWO who had no bias whatsoever in my favor, I bow to you and say a heartfelt "thank you."

       

      And to Claudia:  A really big Thank You [spreads arms as wide as they go - see, THAT big] for taking the time and effort to sponsor the caption contest (and a thank you to WB for providing the posters).

       

      It was a hoot (but I think I need to keep my day job).

       

      Love to all,

       

      BM

       


      Vicki 
      11/19/05 at 07:44 PM

      What is your location? Los Angeles

      Comments:

      Elaine - I agree completely with your theory on AR's attitude towards Snape.  I was just about to post something very similar but you beat me to it.  I also think that because HP is so popular that he often gets asked ridiculous Snape questions and his other work or the thing that he is currently promoting, be it a play, film, or charity, gets virtually ignored.  Can you imagine being asked to raise funds for a worthy cause or answer questions about your early experiences as an art student only to be inundated with goofy questions about Snape?  I can completely understand why he limits the questions. 

       

      I believe he is taking the "Marge Simpson" approach to his character.  Julie Kavner, the actress who voices Marge Simpson is extremely strict about children NEVER hearing the voice of Marge Simpson come out of her mouth.  When the entire Simpsons cast appeared on Inside the Actors' Studio, she was the only one who did not do her voice for the audience.  She doesn't want children to associate her face with Marge's voice.  I think Alan's "not wanting to mess with children's minds" approach is along similar lines.  That's probably why he will never autograph anything as Severus Snape.

       

      My husband, my son, and myself went to see GoF last night!  I thought it was FANTASTIC!!!  I'll post the rest of my thoughts over on the HBP board.

       

      emtee - I've been doing the same thing.  Have been trying real hard to exercise twice a day.  In the mornings I will go outside and walk.  In the evenings, because I don't want to go out alone after dark, I have been using the treadmill and watching tapes and movies.  Sure helps the time to pass when you can watch AR or an HP special. 

       

      Yes, the weather has been unseasonably warm the past couple of weeks.  I'm not surprised to see Alan in just a t-shirt at that restaurant.  It was 86 degrees this afternoon (sorry, Dee).

       

      Ah, band camp.  This will be my first year in the past four years that I haven't been helping with band camp.  I was the "uniform Mom" (the world's most thankless job...which I got hoodwinked into taking) for a band with 125 members.  I must say that I am enjoying not having to steam uniforms before every parade and run after thoughtless teenagers with a bottle of spot remover and a needle and thread.....because it just wouldn't be a parade unless at least seven people didn't rip off a button from their jacket! 

       

      CatsPlay - thanks for the screencaps from January Man.  I just love Ed's hair!


      Elaine 
      11/19/05 at 07:09 PM

      Comments:

      Now coming out of my awful mood, there was an HP "special" on ITV this afternoon. As usual, no AR interview but Mike Newell did relate a story where he had been noticing how dark AR's eyes were and commented on it. AR prompltly removed the contacts to show him. If I get a spare 5 mins, I will capture it from my Sky box as MN is quite amusing.

       

      I think there are several reasons why AR does not appear in many HP interviews. During this last film, he has been extremely busy with other things, and probably not an easy man to catch up with. Secondly, he has often said ,as previously quoted, that he does not like to mess with children's minds and I think he feels that if he starts talking a lot about his character, it will ruin the "magic" of HP for a lot of children following the books and films. As he has been privy to "inside info" on Snape, I think he will continue to play him, for the very same reason. If you go over all the interviews he has made about HP, he really does not give much away, and when he talks about HP, it is usually about something else in the film and not about Snape. I also think he feels that his other projects are more important than the whole HP thing. After all, recent Snape parts have been quite small compared to other roles. IMHO anyway.


      kathy 
      11/19/05 at 06:10 PM

      Comments:

      Have just a sec but...

       

      HPGoF is WONDERFUL the best one yet.  Special effects terrific, visually luscious, funny, sad, exciting.  GO you'll enjoy it.


      SeverinaSnape 
      11/19/05 at 05:54 PM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:

      I found this over at Suzanne's (thank goodness - I was googling for an age!) - the article that I was thinking of when I said earlier that I think promoting MNiRC is on Alan's mind moreso than Harry Potter... with the opening in NYC that will be the case for a while I would imagine...

       

       

      Copyright 2005 Times Newspapers Limited
      The Times (London)
      October 7, 2005

      HEADLINE: Alan's not potty for Harry
      BYLINE: Hugo Rifkind

      ALAN RICKMAN must be getting sick of all the Harry Potter questions. Cornered by a People person at the launch of Roberta Taylor's Too Many Mothers, the sometime Professor Snape gave short shrift to inquiries about all things J. K. Rowling. "I really do not want to talk about Harry Potter in any way, shape or form," he said, preferring to discuss his Royal Court production, My Name is Rachel Corrie. "It might upset some people. I don't know, and I'm not sure I care."

       

      Lisa


      Peekabooh 
      11/19/05 at 05:40 PM

      Comments:

      Hikity, I´m over here sweetie! *waves*

      Sue, congrats to you, well done! And the other winners too of course, way to go!

      Thanks everyone for all the pictures, links and reviews (with or without spoilers *grin*) about GOF. In the Netherlands the Premiere will be next week......sigh......

      Question, I made a clip inspired by Faith Evans´ Mesmerized....... I just don´t know how to make it smaller.... it´s huge......so the quality is not very well either..... but I simply had to share. Could someone of you wonderful fellow GBérs give me some advice....how to make it smaller.... pretty pulleeeeeezzzzzz??? Thanks.



      Nighty Night everone.

       

      http://s58.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0FU1MC4XXNWYP1O63P80IIRKIL


      Dee 
      11/19/05 at 05:27 PM

      Comments:

      Laura - I hope you can find the audio books in Italian! But unfortunately AR doesn't read them. You'll just have to imagin his smooth baritone!

       

      Congratulations winners!

       

      I hope that if they are truly bringing MNiRC to the US they stage it similar to the way they did in London - a small, intimate theater. I'd love to see it the way it was originally shown - not in a huge, cold hall.

       

      No GoF for me this weekend...sigh.  We're going to wait until Thanksgiving weekend when we aren't so rushed *more cursing of band camp* Oh well, the anticipation of seeing AR on the big screen after such a long dry spell will just increase my pleasure! *wipes drool from chin*


      SeverinaSnape 
      11/19/05 at 04:17 PM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:

      Christina -

       

      I had TOTALLY forgotten about the Occlumency scene!

       

      Yikes I DO need to get some sleep!

       

      Well I am afraid I am so cynical by now that it wouldnt surprise me if they DID leave it out - but god how I would love to see who plays the young Snape, and Marauders if they keep it in! Its a crucial part of the story and most certainly shouldnt be left out!

       

      As far as locations - I would imagine at this point it would be anyone's guess unless they are very well connected to the production team...


      Christina 
      11/19/05 at 04:01 PM

      Comments:
      I knew it I just knew it they would start sooner the filming for OotP. Well maybe I didn`t actually KNEW it, just hoped for it because I can`t wait until I see it!
      Laura, the audio books are a good option too, so far I read 1-5 (I managed to steal the books from an 8 year old child and was never caught! :laugh4 and I`ve read HBP on the PC. (I have them all as acrobat files, so if ever in need for them , just ask) Talk about dreadful! I finished it in about a day and a half and thought I needed glasses afterwards!
      About Alan filming the 5th movie, I hope we`re going to see more of him, we actually should, there`s the whole Occlumency business. And they can`t leave THAT out, no matter how much they want to cut out from the book!
      Where exactly will the shooting take place? Do you know any other locations besides London?
      And regarding the earlier talk about educating your children, if I may say something, my folks never actually said "look you can`t watch this or do that" or anything of the sort and I turned out just fine! I think...*dumb look* Ok, God Forbidd, I`m not saying I`ll do that with my child, it`s certainly wrong, but all I`m trying to say it really depends on the child and on his/hers character. So I`m not taking sides here, it also depend on the enviroment around her/him. It depend on many factors and what is more frustrating is that, no matter how hard you try, your child could turn out to be exactly the opposite of what you thought he/she would be.
      Congratulations, Sara and sue and BackstageMystic. Loved your captions!
      Sabine 
      11/19/05 at 03:28 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Congrats to the winners!  Nice speech, sue! 

       

      I'm going to see GoF in a few hours.  Can't wait!


      SeverinaSnape 
      11/19/05 at 03:26 PM

      What is your location? London

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://www.livejournal.com/users/nativemoon

      Comments:

      Well done Sue!

       

       

      At least it was the recycling bin you had to sort through - I wasnt nearly that fortunate

       

      Cat's Play - NYC has some interesting Off-Broadway venues. But who knows? Wherever it plays - I hope they get some favourable reviews and acknowledgement from their peers (I could say no chance for a TONY because everything is SO political...but I am keeping my fingers crossed for a Drama Desk Award or two at least...)

       

       

      Lisa


      CatsPlay 
      11/19/05 at 03:03 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Sue, thanks for scanning that!  She is quite beautiful, isn't she?  I am sure we will all be looking forward to more news on this NY run.  I assume this will likely be 'off-Broadway' somewhere?


      sue 
      11/19/05 at 02:55 PM

      Comments:

      Found it!! Sorry if they are a bit wonky but I have the World's slowest scanner (I think it reads the article as it goes along!). There were two other pages of pix but basically she was just modelling very expensive clothes and let's face it who wants to look at beautiful young women wearing clothes you can't afford!!)

       

       

      I must show them to my husband as he fanceis her LOL


      Claudia 
      11/19/05 at 02:35 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

       Sue!  Best acceptance speech I've seen in a long time!  Of course this is excluding the "I dead chuffed too. Thank you Helen for that" one a few years back! 

       

        Congratulations again. 

       

       


      sue 
      11/19/05 at 02:24 PM

      Comments:
      Oh BTW I got the ES mag but didn't see that article. I think it's in the recycle bin (hubby gets annoyed about the amount of papers spread about the house so I had a clear out ready for the Sundays!) I'll go look for it and scan it
      sue 
      11/19/05 at 02:22 PM

      What is your location? numbbumland

      Comments:

      Just got back from GOF, all I'll say is I LOVED IT!

       

      Ooh I got a prize!! OMG, what can I say? I am so so touched by this award and I just want to say a big thank you to everybody who voted for me and also a big thanks to my family and friends and the two cats not forgetting the dog and............(Eat your heart our Gywnnie and Julia) Now where are those tissues??!!


      amy 
      11/19/05 at 02:21 PM

      Comments:
      if anyone wants the audiobooks, let me know. I have all 6 of them on my computer and if there is enough demand I can upload them to megaupload.com or something like that...

      LoL, I actually managed to find the audiobook for book 6 before I read it and I loaded the infamous "avada" scene and just sat there afterwards in shock

      Laura 
      11/19/05 at 02:01 PM

      What is your location? Italy

      Comments:

      SeverinaSnape 
      11/19/05 at 01:43 PM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:

      I dont think anyone has posted this so I will have a go. I have been meaning to post this since the news came through my email:

      From the article: http://www.vh1.com/movies/movie/239761/news/articles/1513756/story.jhtml

      Daniel Radcliffe Talks: The Trouble With Harry

      Interviewer: Do you hate Alan Rickman's character Severus Snape as much as I do now after reading Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince?

      DR: Unless he's like a double double double double spy! That's the thing: Alan Rickman knows the truth about his character! He knows. He has got information from J.K. Rowling -- I think probably the only person in the world, but he knows about Snape!

      There is more about Snape - but I am posting that in the HP Spoilers forum...

       

      Lisa


      SeverinaSnape 
      11/19/05 at 01:23 PM

      What is your location? London

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://www.livejournal.com/users/nativemoon

      Comments:

      Back again - its so cold here in London I needed a hot bath!

       

      Claudia - I wondered about that Emma Watson blurb as well. I forgot to add that my understanding is the production team are just getting started on the usual sorts of things (which could be things like location scouting or filming for the exteriors of Grimmauld place I would have thought) - I cant imagine any of the kids being on set to do work either. They are working so hard to promote GOF now and Emma and Dan I know have been in the states making the rounds... Perhaps there was a quick visit on the part of Emma to see someone? There is plenty of prep work that needs to be done long before the actors turn up. Ive seen Dan quoted as well saying he isnt due on set until late Jan/early Feb...

       

      Meeressternchen - Unfortunately I dont have a scanner, otherwise I could have scanned the whole article for you and posted. The ES magazine features generally arent posted online. The website for the Evening Standard is www.thisislondon.co.uk - I already did a search just to be sure but no luck.


      Meeressternchen 
      11/19/05 at 01:15 PM

      Comments:

      omg, sorry for spelling mistakes...*lalala*


      Meeressternchen 
      11/19/05 at 01:12 PM

      Comments:

      Moro, sorry, I though your question was already answered somewhat ages ago, so I basically didn't respond...sorry again! Royal Court downstairs is really an intimidate theatre in my opinion, like it is not as big as you would imagine. The seats are closely allocated to each other and the rows go steepily upstairs, the circle covers partly the stalls bringing itself more to the front, so you even have an excellent view from the last row (just like in the cinema!) and I find the seats comfortable...so YES, you will have an excellent view form the 3rd row, I would go even thus far as to say that it might be a little too close (in case with MNiRC for example, where the whole stage was used by the actress, that would have deffintely been the case; but I imagine that JS in AT will not climb anywhere, so don't worry, though you might be looking up at her).

      Severina Snape, thnx for posting form the evening standard again (I missed this one, is there anywhere I can find the whole page online?)!!

      As to AR's painting, I think it is all his because it matches with his usual style and because he likes doing things himself for the movies, in my opinion, rather than have someone doing it for him (remember, he was not that known back then abroad from UK and USA); and I even think there was somewhere mentioned that he had some paintings for one of his friends when his friend moved into a new house/appartment? Anyone knows what I mean?

      Last point - I've heard some rumours that the filming was started in the fall of OotP as well, so I assume AR might have done most of the neccessary parts already. BTW, EW said she is unsure whether she'll appear in any further films after the 5th one, but she is filming in the 5th.


      Laura 
      11/19/05 at 12:59 PM

      Comments:

      congratulations to winners!

      Dee,really there are audio of HP?I never heard of it, I will try to get infos, thank you, I hope there are in italian too, I wouldn't understand it in english

      ....I could try anyway, if it was read by AR


      CatsPlay 
      11/19/05 at 12:22 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Foofy AR parrots to brighten your imagination...

       

       


      SeverinaSnape 
      11/19/05 at 12:18 PM

      What is your location? London

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://livejournal.com/users/nativemoon

      Comments:

      Claudia - well I can only wish I could make it back to NYC to see MNiRC - I havent managed to make it out of the British Isles even for holiday since I've been here...money's too tight to mention as the old Simply Red song goes...

       

      Alfan -

      Very good points. But Alan has pointed out himself in several interviews that all of the actors including himself are signed on a film-by-film basis and he is not going to say that he will do all seven - it depends on what else he's doing he's said. But as you say - realistically I cant imagine anyone (including him) committing to something they KNOW will be a series only to opt out. If anything I am sure the filmakers would do what they had to in order to accommodate his schedule. Alan is just too important to the franchise to lose and especially over any possibly scheduling conflicts. Even Ralph Fiennes was accommodated for GOF - and this was his first time out! I cant imagine anyone else doing any of the roles - especially Snape (of course with this nickname what else would I say LOL!)...the films just wouldnt be the same without him

       

       

       


      Alfan 
      11/19/05 at 12:04 PM

      Comments:

      Here is my two cents again this morning. As far as filming the next movie OOTP, its going to take a long time , up to 5 or more months to shoot so Alan can join in the beginning or the end of it. That is if he has signed on, there are no announcements on any (except JI and DR) casting yet. But i feel that Alan is the kind of person that wont abandon a project because as Alan says "he doesnt like playing with the minds of children", and to switch actors i think would do that. MNIRC probably wont run any more than a month or two, Alan doesn not have to be at every performance ( probably just the openings) so I would say his schedule allows for HP5 because i soooooooooo want to see Snape and Sirius go at it ( if they put it in).

       

      Now secondly, i remember reading somwhere that the art that Alan is drawing with chalk in the office room that was given to Kevin Kline's character in January Man is indeed Alan's own work but im not sure of the painting, probably not in my opinion.


      Claudia 
      11/19/05 at 12:03 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      OK, the votes are in and the winners have been posted above. 

       

      A huge congratulations go to Sara, sue, and BackstageMystic.  I'll be in touch with you shortly on how to get the posters to you. 

       

      Thanks to everyone for making our contest a huge success!

       

       

       


      Julie 
      11/19/05 at 11:59 AM

      What is your location? Michigan

      Comments:

       Is this new? (It's not nearly as exciting as the MNiRC news.)

       

      http://www.theherald.co.uk/news/50946.html


      Anne 
      11/19/05 at 11:56 AM

      Comments:
      Oh sorry, my mistake. I didn't realise that the law has been changed recently. Thank you, January.
      Claudia 
      11/19/05 at 11:54 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Ohhhh what wonderful news about MNiRC!!!!  Thank you sooo much for posting the news, SeverinaSnape! 

       

      Hmmm, maybe the blurb about Emma Watson being on the set of OotP wasn't a mistake after all.  It was just strange that it was posted right after the London premiere of GoF where all the kids were saying that they had just been told February. 

       

      If MNiRC is the only thing AR has going during the OotP shoot, then I don't see a conflict at all.  We've witnessed him juggling as many of 3 or 4 projects and a couple of events at one time so only two things would probably be a dream come true for him after this past year.  Besides, he left for the Snow Cake shoot(gawd, we need some word on this one!) during the first run of MNiRC so we know he doesn't have to be there. 

       

       Already got my planning hat on for January!  I am just sooo happy its coming!  I don't think Broadway shows are to familiar with the aftershow talk thing so I don't think we can count on anything like that but still.....its coming!!!!

       

      Grrrr, Madonna...I just can't stand THAT woman so whether she's kissing a man or woman...I don't want to hear about it! 

       

      Awww, Lisa.  Do you think there would be any way you could make it over here to see it???  Its a shame you came so close the first two runs.

       

      Thanks for the caps, CatsPlay!   What a great question, kathy!  That style does look a bit like his.  But since there was no commentary on the DVD, I don't expect we will ever know.

       

      I'm off to take care of the vote!

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/19/05 at 11:41 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      I am excited about this MNiRC news!  I have lots of free airline miles just itching to be redeemed!


      Severina Snape 
      11/19/05 at 11:35 AM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:

      Some principal shooting has apparently begun on The Order of the Phoenix over here - but my understanding is that the heart of the shoot doesnt start until January. Now given the situation with MNiRC - I wonder how this could impact AR's participation. If his role is as whittled down as GOF (which I cant remember too much of Snape from Book 5) then hopefully no conflicts. I can imagine that he would not be in NY for the full run of MNiRC given the other commitments he probably has (?)...

       

      As a transplanted New Yorker (I moved here just before you-know-what happened) I am very excited for you all back home (I see we have someone from Philly - my hometown WELCOME). I had tickets for both runs here in London but was stuck at work (god I hate investment banking!)


      Dee 
      11/19/05 at 11:34 AM

      Comments:

      Christina -- Oh, dear...*curses with embarrassment and blushes prettily* It appears that getting up that early in the morning severely reduces my ability to think, reason, and remember my third grade geography lessons! "The sun travels around the world..." Duh! *snort*

       

      Quote:
      I can only imagine how pissed off you are at Christmas! 
      Honey...you have nooooooo idea!

       

      Hikity - First tea in bed and now famous spaghetti in the kitchen?! Man... I count myself lucky if hubby just looks up once in awhile from football on TV!

       

      Ah, HA! *rubbing hands in glee* Our evil plan has worked! Claudia is finally listening to the HP books!! Soon, this very young nana will be ours...

       

      Laura - If you're that busy, perhaps you can follow Claudia's example and "listen" to the book? Then you could just pop in the cassette or CD while you're driving, eating standing up... Your public library probably has them - for free! Just an idea.


      SeverinaSnape 
      11/19/05 at 11:29 AM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:

      From ES (Evening Standard Magazine),  18 Nov 2005

       

      Megan Dodds is featured, including a fashion pictorial. She discusses her upbringing and her career (she is an Amercian actress making a good living here in England). Here is the quote about MNiRC:

       

      "However she now treats acting in as seriosu a way as she used to treat her schoolwork. Today she looks pale and tired, just days from finishing a run at the Royal Court of her searing one-woman show: My Name Is Rachel Corrie. She's been playing a young American activist who, two years ago, was run over and killed by an Israeli bulldozer in Gaza while trying to prevent the destruction of Palestinian homes. It's garnered her the most impressive reviews of her career, as well as the admiration of Alan Rickman and Vanessa Redgrave. She is taking the show to New York in January, which she's particularly looking forward to because 'there's a shortage of Americans who are doing heroic, inspiring things, visibly helping other people in other parts of the world. They need that.'

       

      The article also mentions a play she did with Madonna in 2002 - Up For Grabs. There was a scene where they kissed and to Megan's surprise Madonna kissed her back...

       

      Why on earth would she be surprised?

       

      She describes the kiss but no need to go there - here

       

      Lisa


      CatsPlay 
      11/19/05 at 11:22 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      OMG Severina -- wow!!!

       

      here's another pic of that

       

       


      SeverinaSnape 
      11/19/05 at 11:20 AM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:

      I dont know if anyone has posted this:

       

      Megan Dodds has confirmed that MNiRC is going to NYC in January.

       

      I've just finished reading the article and will post a quote as it mentions AR too...

       

      Lisa


      CatsPlay 
      11/19/05 at 11:18 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Hikity, I don't think I can make it larger as that is as large as my screencaps come out, sorry.  The styles do seem very similar, but I think this is one of those things that we can never know for sure!


      Hikity 
      11/19/05 at 11:15 AM

      Comments:

      Thea, OF COURSE   

      Thank you Catsplay and is it possible to get a bigger one your JM pic?

       


      january 
      11/19/05 at 11:11 AM

      Comments:

      Anne, in Germany GoF is rated 12, 6+, which means, that parents are allowed to take their 6 years-old or older children to watch the film.


      CatsPlay 
      11/19/05 at 11:05 AM

      Comments:

      PDVD_57w.jpg


      CatsPlay 
      11/19/05 at 10:56 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Here is a screencap of the drawing I think you may be referring to:

       


      kathy 
      11/19/05 at 10:44 AM

      Comments:

      I also was wondering if his low profile lately, and his not wanting pics, etc, not going to premiers, apart from his busy schedule might be that there were some threats made against his life or person. (what a sentence)  MNIRC may have generated more nastiness than we are aware of...


      CatsPlay 
      11/19/05 at 10:43 AM

      Comments:

      Im not recalling the drawing in January Man.......will pop it in now and see if I can screencap it for here.


      kathy 
      11/19/05 at 10:41 AM

      Comments:

      While we are on the subject of AR and art, does anyone else wonder if he did the drawing of the girl's face in January Man?  In style it looks very much like the Antonio poster.


      CatsPlay 
      11/19/05 at 10:35 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Thanks Claudia!


      Anne 
      11/19/05 at 10:24 AM

      Comments:

      In Germany the new HP film is rated 12. But this is not meant as an advice for parents as it seems to be in the USA, but is part of the "Jugendschutzgesetz" (youth protection law). No parent whose child is younger than twelve is allowed to take the child to watch the film. I worked at a cinema for some years and still remember the many discussions I had with parents who wanted their little children to watch films with a higher rating.


      Claudia 
      11/19/05 at 10:10 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Here ya go, CatsPlay

       

       

      Read the credits and find links to reviews at Rickman in the Round

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/19/05 at 09:57 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Morning,

       

      Could someone point me to or share the artwork that you are referencing from the 'Antonio' Poster and provide any background?  This is something new to me.

       

      Note: the contrast of that self portrait on ebay would make a nice t-shirt!


      Thea 
      11/19/05 at 09:49 AM

      Comments:

      Hikity, Ok.  We will agree to disagree.  I hope, though with much respect.


      Hikity 
      11/19/05 at 09:29 AM

      Comments:

      Well, Thea, you have your POV and you know your daughter best of course - nevertheless I still disagree. My 19-year-old daughter, who is advanced and very intelligent, reads and analyses a lot, was crying and shouting, "I HATE Snape",  after she had finished HBP. The books have a huge impact on those children who have a vivid imagination and the films even more. The last one is NOT for kids in my not-so-humble opinion (and there are quite a lot of parents who think so).


      Claudia 
      11/19/05 at 09:25 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Thea wrote:

      Quote:
      I suppose, knowing who your child is and making decisions accordingly.

       

      Yes, I agree whole heartedly on that point!  The level of what a child can handle is different in each case.  For instance, my oldest grandson (10 Yes...he is wildly advanced too *grin*), I think might be frightened by some of the things I've read about GoF. But on the other hand, his brother (8 and another wildly advanced child *grin*) would love it.  So I think it really does depend on the child.

       

      And BTW, with all this talk I've been doing about my grandchildren lately, I feel I must post this.......

       

      I am a VERY young Nana!    I started out young and my daughter followed in her mother's poopy footsteps! 

       

       


      Thea 
      11/19/05 at 08:55 AM

      Comments:

      Mornin' everyone. 

       

      Re: Hikity's comment:  "Neither the books (4-6) nor this film are for kids under twelve--with or without parents IMHO."

       

      While I'm sure this was not meant as a direct comment to my post about taking my nine year-old daughter to see the film, I do feel like I have to jump in and respectfully disagree a bit, and go wildly OT!  Soooo soapbox:

       

      As parent, my husband and I (like many parents) spend an enormous amount effort vetting everything that she watches or reads.  We censor mightily, especially when it comes to TV.  I think we're willing to introduce her to ideas via "art" (obviously, what that is being totally subjective) that we wouldn't allow her to see in more commercial forms where subjects are often dealt with gratuitously.  She and I have just finished reading Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer and it lead to some great discussions.  Not the usual nine year-old fare (she's actually almost ten), but it worked for us.  She also isn't scared or manipulated easily so she takes the images and mood music in GoF in stride, and that's the key, I suppose, knowing who your child is and making decisions accordingly. And of course she's wildly advanced.    Isn't everyone's kid?!  Soapbox closed.

       

       


      Julie 
      11/19/05 at 08:52 AM

      What is your location? Michigan

      Comments:

       Wow, you lot have been busy.  I just had to read 3 pages to get caught up!

       

      I saw Goblet of Fire yesterday--twice!  We watched it, went for dinner, and watched it a second time.  I have to say the second showing just flew by.  I swear it felt like I was in that theater for an hour.  AR was great, as usual.  If you get the chance to see it, GO GO GO!!


      Alfan 
      11/19/05 at 08:42 AM

      What is your location? Canada

      Comments:

      Gosh Laura, where are you from that they dont have any Harry Potter books? And again, trust me --you would find time to read the books and have a hard time putting them down once you do.

      (specially after book four). Im telling you,if i can find me some used HP books, they are all yours. I will keep my eyes open for you because no true Alan fan should be without.


      Laura 
      11/19/05 at 08:40 AM

      Comments:
      wow! Hikity , have a good meal, I love pasta! Thank you for copying the links I think I explained badly what I was meaning: I saved all that has been posted until now but I was afraid that for the future I could miss some news and photos because they could be "spoiler" or something like this. I hope I explained better. thank you , all of you
      Claudia 
      11/19/05 at 08:37 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

       

      Hello Dark Mark and welcome out of lurkdom!  I hope you will stay with us and post as often as you can! 

       

      I agree that the self-portrait is something AR could have done.  It definitely has some of his style in it.  But after seeing his rendition on the Antonio poster and then the self portrait over at 21st Century/Whateverittakes, I just don't think he would do a self portrait from a picture. But then again, this is just my opinion.

       

      emtee, I absolutely love the necklace sharing idea!    I don't think the promise to wear the necklace while making love to one's "special someone" is strange at all.  The necklace isn't attached to someone else.  It was just a luxury the women wanted and pulled together to buy.  However, if we did get together on the watch....that would definitely be a HUGELY inconceivable idea!  After all, AR in no which way would ever measure up to our "special someones". 

       

      I haven't been over to check the voting on the caption contest yet this morning but there is only a few more short hours to do it so you better hurry over and get your vote counted.   

       

      Thank you all for sharing your thoughts on GoF.  I think I have moved all the spoilers of the film over to our Harry Potter Spoilers Forum.  If I've missed any, please let me know. 

       

      I still have to vote for Richard Harris as the best Dumbledor but I think I am a bit biased in that I lurved RH.  I loved the gentleness he brought to the character.  Comments from people that have read the books make a lot of sense in that Dumbledor shouldn't have been so gentle and a little more gruff as Michael Gambon is doing.  BTW, I admire MG in a lot of other films I've seen him in. 

       

      Ohhh Dee!  You are bringing back memories of when mine were in band and had early Saturday morning practice or camp!  Or even when I was in band oh so many years ago.  Egads...I wouldn't trade places with you for "nuttin" in the world right now!  LOL

       

      Alfan, I must admit that I'm cheating a bit because I'm not reading the books but I have been listening to the fabulous Jim Dale read them to me. I'm only on the first book though. 

       

      Laura, I'll take a look around and see what behind the scenes pics of Snape I can find in just a bit.  Time is my enemy of late too.  I'm still trying to capture the videos from videodetective that I promised early this week.  And I have about three or four promises to people in email that I've made I'm still trying to make good on.  The only pic that is coming to mind to me right now is the one of Snape and Dumblebor in (I think) PoA where Snape is laughing.  Actually the image that was made into an animated that was posted here just recently.  I'll have a looksie and see what I can find. 

       


      Hikity 
      11/19/05 at 08:33 AM

      Comments:

      No, Alfan, how could I ever disagree with you on this matter??!!

       

      I first read the 3 books and then watched the first HP (on DVD) and I literally fell from my couch, because really everything was like in my imagination. When finally Sevi entered the scene - bam, the door...you know - I was MESMERIZED AND IN AWE. I just couldn't believe it and it was my at that time still little daughter who told me straight away that this would be the same actor as "that man YOU liked so much" in S&S ....hmm, from then on everything started, but that's another story I don't want to indulge in here , *grin*

       

      Laura, you cannot be serious, can you?? There was so much posting of GoF and the OooA in the last weeks here....where were you, sweetie? Here you are:

       

      http://movies.aol.com/movie_exclusive_harry_potter_goblet_clip

       

      http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ralph-Fiennes-and-Lord-Voldemort-s-Costume-6896.shtml

       

      http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ralph-Fiennes-and-Lord-Voldemort-s-Costume-6896.shtml

       

      http://harrypotter.warnerbros.co.uk/gobletoffire/master/index.html

       

      http://extratv.warnerbros.com/v2/news/0805/12/3/video.html

       

      pics/gallery

      http://www.snitchseeker.com/gallery/categories.php?cat_id=34

       

      http://www.danradcliffeonline.com/

       

      Have a lovely googling Saturday, dear

       

      Dee, Yes!, I am a positive-thinking person, for sure, I love life, but I analyse and comment and can be critical where I believe it's necessary. However, in general, I look on the bright side of life.   Sunshine 

       

        
      Peek A Boowhere are you??

       

      Cheers, ladies, hubby is cooking his famous spaghetti and I am going down now to join him in the kitchen


      Laura 
      11/19/05 at 08:15 AM

      Comments:

      thank you Alfan and Christine
      I am actually a big Harry Potter fan but of the movies, the only ones that I know until now.

      Thankx for the suggestion, I am curious to read the book but the only one place I checked for them didn't have this book ( how is it possible??)

      My problem is the lack of time, I neither have the time to eat sitting down

      so I guess HP will have time to grow,marry and have grandchildren before I'm able to read the books

      I agree about the comment on AR/Snape, lol, you find better words than me to explain it,

      I add the books to my list of things worth!

      Thank you again


      Christina 
      11/19/05 at 08:02 AM

      Comments:
      Laura, dear, I would be more than happy to help! But I`m really running out of time here, I have to get to my driving lessons and I`m sooo late! I`m sure many pics will be posted here, though, even without my contribution. Are you interested in movie stills or promotional pics or from the set? I promise I will search them when I get home and email them to you, or search for a link where you can find them. But I`m sure more than one "wizards" here will beat me to it. So, you`re not a HP fan, hey? not even your daughter? I strongly recommend them. Cheers!
      Alfan 
      11/19/05 at 07:58 AM

      What is your location? Canada

      Comments:

      Laura, i can totally understand your wanting only to see the Alan parts in the HP series as he is a sexy beast ------however-----hee hee anyone catch that------trust me when i say this and I'm sure everyone here who has done so will back me up

       

      READ THE HARRY POTTER BOOKS!!!!!! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.

       

      They are works of wonder and enjoyment, my gosh. Brilliant bit of writing if you dont mind me saying, and again trust me when i say, when you read every Snape part in the books (wich there are more of than the movies) you will think of Alan. I know i did, and continue to do. You will picture him doing the Snape actions, you will picture him doing the Snape comments because in my opinion, even in this movie, no one could do Snape the way Alan brings him to life. Does anyone disagree with me?


      Laura 
      11/19/05 at 07:35 AM

      What is your location? Italy

      Comments:

      Good morning everyone.

      I have a question ( another,you will say):

      after reading all the posts about Harry potter GOF I would like to know if we can still find here at GB the pics/photos of Snape from any HP movie/backstage etc or if I have to go to the HP forum on that purpose.

      I never read a book of HP, I won't see the movie until it's out for sell and I'm not really interested on the story but only on AR/Snape.

      I don't have time to visit many forums, that's why I ask if the pics are brought here
      Thank you in advance for any link,photo,draw and info that you all share here I really appreciate it!

      Laura


      Christina 
      11/19/05 at 06:25 AM

      Comments:
      Dee, you`re something alright! Band camp, hey? sounds pretty....awfull! ROTFL!
      Well, it`s not that early here...it`s actually lunchtime! What, do you think that us, Europeans are like owls or something? Sleep during the day and wake up in the middle of the night and say something like "o dear, 4 am already, must....post....NOW! *runs to computer*"? I love you even more when your cranky!!!
      I love snow! how can you not love snow *innocent dissapointed look as barely holding tears*??? I can only imagine how pissed off you are at Christmas! Well I am an autumn/winter person! and the wather`s been pretty horrid here the last couple of weeks and I frankly prefer some "whitening" around!
      Dee 
      11/19/05 at 05:57 AM

      Comments:

      *yawn...* It's only 5:30 a.m. and you folks are already up and posting? Excuse me, but *lots of cursing*! The only reason I'm up this  *lots more cursing* early on a  *even more cursing* Saturday morning is because I have to drive my son to band camp. On a Saturday morning!!! egads, I'm tired...

       

      Hikity (film review) - Girl, you always have the most upbeat, positive attitude! Hmmm...there must be some lingering effects from the film. Your "wake up call" for hubby sounded like a grrrrrrrreat way to start the weekend *wink, wink*

       

      Christina - Where are you that it's snowing...and why are you so *searching for even more curse words* happy about it? Sorry...*wink* just teasing. But I HATE snow! With a passion!

       

      I just looked at the thermometer and it's *now inventing new curse words* 26-degrees outside!! If I didn't love this boy so much I'd tell his band teacher to take his saxophone and *long list of physical actions that are not humanly possible*!!!

       

      egads...


      Marlina 
      11/19/05 at 05:11 AM

      Comments:

       

      I think the self-potrait is from this picture

       

      Hikity~ Told ya OoOA is good in this! hehehe..

       


      Christina 
      11/19/05 at 04:46 AM

      What is your location? snowing snowing snowing! Yey!

      Comments:
      Good morning everyone! I would say good night to everyone who lives in another time zne but that would be just a plain weird way to start a conversation, now wouldn`t it?
      Oh, you guys made me so curious! *biting nails in anticipation* Thank you for your reports!
      Dark Mark - to me that portraint is just..."fishy"! (that word again!) ha ha ha! No, I mean it`s kind of peculiar that he would chose a picture like that. Most uf us here know that (original) picture for quite some time now... oh well I suppose it doen`t matter that much. I liked the watch better, but that doesn`t mean I`ll get ten feet closer to it either so....*snif snif*
      Regarding the DD talk we had yesterday, Lord of the Rings was on TV last night so I couldn`t helped re-watching it and once more, it has strenghtened my opinion that Sir Ian Mckellen would have made a great DD after Richard Harris. I knew he was offered the role or something like that? Am I mistaken? I know of the paralels that would have been made between DD and Gandalf but I think he would have been great. He has that elegance and inner strenght that would have suited the part very well IMHO. But lets not cry over spilt potion! I`ll give MG a chance!
      Ok, I`m going to take a looooooong and then I`m out to enjoy the first snow here! have a delightful weekend everyone!
      Dark Mark 
      11/19/05 at 04:30 AM

      What is your location? West Hollywood California

      Comments:

      Hello,

       

      I figured it was time to step out of prolong weightless lurkdom. I wish to say that the autographed picture in dispute looks like something Alan Rickman could have done himself. The style compares well with the self-portrait he made for Antonio poster. That one was also made from a photograph. He seems to like these high-contrast designs. Very Zen-like.

       

      - "Dark Mark" Grossman


      Hikity 
      11/19/05 at 03:59 AM

      Comments:

      Oh dear, Elaine, I never read your and the other posts first - I was so excited that my first action was to post my feelings about the film -

      Claudia, please remove my post if you think it's a spoiler


      SeverinaSnape 
      11/19/05 at 03:51 AM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:

      Hey Dee * HUGGLES *

       

      No worries about the spelling of my name - I am not THAT anal I hope to even care about such a thing as a nickname!

       

      But if it helps just say Sev or Lisa

       

      But I am determined that one day I shall pip someone else to the post with some news or help here ~(_8 o (l)  * DOH *  @@@@@@8 )

       

      Lisa


      Hikity 
      11/19/05 at 03:37 AM

      Comments:

      Possible GoF Spoiler, athought I do not think so...

       

       

       French Good morning, ladies - I'd like to give you a brief report on GoF without any spoilers I hope, but as a kind of antithesis to all the posts of the past days. I can ONLY say, it is

       

       a brilliant film,

       

       very realistic (esp compared to PoA , which I find a wee bit too much Walt Disney kind of thingy, destined for kids), wonderful pics of the Highlands and a misty loch and great actors as usual.

       

      Most impressing though is the realistic making of the wizard world such as Nagini, the pensive, the portkey and apparition and so on and so forth. Ralp Fiennes is fantastically great as Voldemort, very much convincing and frightening. Neither the books (4-6) nor this film are for kids under 12 - with or without parents - IMHO.

       

      MG as DD might not be as warm (he has another voice...) as RH, BUT he is NOT weak or old or whatever was said here, HE is Dumbledore (TEH greatest wizard of all time), he is kind of fatherly to Harry and very normal in his fear for him. OF course DD is afraid of what could happen to Harry during the Triwizard Games (he loves him and HE knows about the prophecy) and of course you would shake your kid a bit if you thought he/she did something very very stupid. For me it was all very convincing and MG is GOOD - he conveys DD very well.

       

      Those stories which were alternated a bit and most of those, which were left out, do "no harm" at all.

       

      However, besides the fact that Harry is the central figure of all 7 books, he does not live in an isolated world, but he is constantly learning on his "journey from childhood to adulthood" and is also "the product" of his surroundings.

       

      In so far JKR confronts him with very different views of the world (on a scala of good and bad so to say) and lots of (rounded and flat) characters , the actions of whom should be incorporated into the film in one way or the other. And here, 

      (spoilers moved to HP-Spoilers Forum).  (Spoilers) and a wee bit more of our beloved Severus Snape would have topped off this great film. Good grief, he was as hot as ever (Marlina, yes, wonderful scenes between him and Harry)

       

      Nevertheless, a great thank you  to the British director Mike Newell - what a pity he won't do the 5th film and another big thank you to Steven Kloves, who unfortunately won't be part of the filming next time, too.

       

      Last but not least, which impacts are left on me??

       

      1. I definitely go to the Highlands for a holiday next year

       

      2. Next week I'll go and see the film again in order to enjoy the details

       

      3. I am going to re-read the book during Xmas-break

       

      And now I am going to wake up hubby and bring him a nice cup of tea and the newspaper and we begin our weekend....

       

       


      kathy 
      11/19/05 at 02:05 AM

      Comments:

      http://http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5018292

       

      If anyone is interested NPR has a really good review of HPGoF above is the link


      Elaine 
      11/19/05 at 12:14 AM

      Comments:

      Thanks everyone. I know it is difficult not to get excited! (Oh I am a grumpy guts at the moment!)


      Elaine 
      11/19/05 at 12:12 AM

      Comments:

      I am pretty sure that the charcoal "self-portrait" is in fact a fan drawing and not by AR himself. There is a photo of that exact pose and it just does not have the "feel" to be right, IMHO.


      Elaine 
      11/19/05 at 12:01 AM

      Comments:

      Can I please make another request to put ANY comments about the GOF film on the HBP board. There are some of us who won't see it for a few days and I would really like to go in without being influenced by anything or knowing what they have left out - or in!


      Alfan 
      11/19/05 at 12:00 AM

      What is your location? Canada

      Comments:

      (spoilers moved to HP-Spoilers Forum)

       


      Thea 
      11/18/05 at 11:56 PM

      What is your location? almost asleep

      Comments:

      Oops, make that Gillyweed. 

       

       


      Thea 
      11/18/05 at 11:47 PM

      What is your location? end of a very long day

      Comments:

      Hi all.  Saw GoF this evening and just finished a detailed comparison of the book and movie with my nine year-old.  Boy, they remember much, much more than we do. (I could have sworn Neville gave Harry the Dillyweed in the book.)

       

      I await the reading of much enlightened discourse tomorrow

       

      (spoilers moved to HP-Spoilers Forum)

       

      G'night all.

       

       


      Dee 
      11/18/05 at 11:25 PM

      Comments:

      Moro - OMG! My hatred of Mannheim Steamroller has been my own dirty little secret for years! So many people consider them edgy, cutting edge and cool that I figured that I was just totally unhip! Yeah! I'm not alone!


      barbara 
      11/18/05 at 11:12 PM

      What is your location? New Zealand

      Comments:

      Moro, I hope someone answers soon about seating at Royal Court Theatre for you. I know several people from this GB went to see My Name is Rachael Corrie there. I read a review in The Guardian about The Alice Trilogy and it was very praising of Juliet Stevenson. Hope you have a good London trip. btw Moro is a particularly lovely chocolate bar here in NZ


      Moro 
      11/18/05 at 10:42 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Quote:
      Each woman...had to wear the necklace at least once while making love.


      Okay:  does any one else find this a little creepy?  Call me a prude, but I'm not so sure I'd want to wear the necklace if I knew my friends (and their companions) had already been naked with it.  Eurgh.

      If anyone here decides to club together on the watch, please, please, please don't adopt a similar condition of wear.  For me.  Please.


      Moro 
      11/18/05 at 10:35 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh, just back from Dahntahn

      Comments:
      Hello there! Just back from Light-Up Night in sparkly downtown Pittsburgh, the festivities complete with free tubes of mysterious phosphorescent goo, a creepy performance of John Lennon's "Happy Christmas (War is Over)" by some miniature Rockettes wearing too much makeup for their age, and a fireworks display choreographed to the strains of that * * Mannheim Steamroller Christmas CD. (Shudder.) Which just goes to show how easily amused we are around here. I know I'm feeling Christmassy!

      Hooray, Meeressternchen; you're going to see Alice Trilogy too! I'm really looking forward to reading your thoughts on it. It's also good to hear that someone's going to the after-show Q&A-- I had hoped it would coincide with my trip, but no such luck. Hope you have a wonderful time! And, erm, if you know anything about how good the seats in, oh, say, the third row down in the stalls (ahem!) are, I'd be grateful to hear it. I'm like a puppy with a rag on this issue. I'm not going to let it go till someone answers it.

      Speaking of which, I think we might be seeing GOF sometime this weekend. So I'll probably have a few thousand words to say about that. Stay tuned.

      I love that sketched self-portrait! Finally, we get to see what Teh Man can do with charcoal. (Or ink. Can't tell from the thumbnail.) I have to admit that, up till this one, I've been disappointed with his artwork-for-charity. Is it me, or does anyone else think they look a little-- I don't know, God forgive me for saying it-- hastily slapped together in Photoshop? I'm thinking of that globe thing in particular. *Braces for lightning bolt strike*

      The self portrait would make a lovely wallpaper though, wouldn't it? Dee. DEE. DEE.

      Completely off-topic, here, but I have to say it: if any of you are ever in Pittsburgh (or if CatsPlay has never been to the particular restaurant I'm about to mention), make sure you eat at the Lemon Grass Cafe downtown. I don't know whether AR's ever been there (unlikely), but their lemongrass soup is heavenly. If I had to choose between that and, say, the chance to ogle AR in a hunky tee shirt, I'd go with the soup. No kidding. Yummy!


      Satai Delenn 
      11/18/05 at 09:57 PM

      Comments:

      (spoilers moved to HP-Spoilers Forum)

       

      Quote:
      Dee  
      Today at 11:17 AM

      Comments:
      Satai Delenn - Did you see the film at the IMAX Theater in Chicago? A friend of ours went there too. I'll have to ask if he saw the twins (although I doubt he had the urge to hug them!).

       

       

      IMAX?! IMAX?! *gag, wretch, convulse* lol. No, I didn't see it at IMAX (I have nothing against IMAX. Never been there. Closest I've been is to the Henry Crown Theater, a.k.a. Omnimax.)

       

      I saw it at Hollywood Blvd. Theater in Woodridge. That's where the Twins will be all weekend. And then they fly back to London. At least, that's what Oliver told me. And they'll be there for one day before flying out to Japan. Those poor boys! And they are just the cutest and sweetest people!

       

      For me, the highlight of the movie was meeting and talking to the twins. The movie, while funny, left me feeling very empty.


      kathy 
      11/18/05 at 09:00 PM

      What is your location? freezing cold in Arkansas

      Comments:

      Have enjoyed all your comments about GoF.....I have tickets in hand for the 1:30 matinee tomorrow...all of today's showings were sold out.  Can't wait!!

       

      Yummy pics from Beverly Hills...looks more like raspberry--maybe a smoothy rather than a bloody mary.  Who ever was so alert to catch and share them, thank you so much.  

       

      Went across the "border" to get the HP tickets for the "good" theatre and had some of this  with dinner...hee heee.

       

       

      Dee --sorry I haven't gotten back to you my email has been goofed up but it is fixed now so everyone I owe mail to I'll be writing soon


      emtee 
      11/18/05 at 08:58 PM

      Comments:

      Claudia - I didn't realize the store name would come through as a link to it.  Don't know if you need to delete, remove the hyperlink, etc.  Sorry for the trouble!


      Dee 
      11/18/05 at 08:56 PM

      Comments:

      Severina Snape - oh gee...I'm so sorry that I miss-typed your name on my last post! Guess I need spelling lessons too! *hangs head and waves sheepishly*


      emtee 
      11/18/05 at 08:54 PM

      What is your location? plotting . . .

      Comments:

      Claudia wrote:

      Quote:
      emtee, I agree on that watch being a fantastic opportunity.  But I'm sure some of the big spenders that haunt out this kind of stuff will win it.  Lucky person, for sure. 

       

      Well, perhaps there might be a way to "share the love" if we follow the example of these women [I say with tongue very firmly in cheek].

       

      The August 22, 2005 People magazine profiled a group of women from Ventura, California, who decided to buy and share a spectacular $37,000 diamond necklace set with 118 diamonds with a total weight of 16.25 carats. They agreed that each would wear Jewelia (pronounced Julia), as they called the necklace, for four weeks and come together when it was time to pass her on. Their club had only two rules: Each woman had to wear Jewelia if she ever went to Paris and each had to wear the necklace at least once while making love. (The necklace is named after Julia Child, not the Barbie doll.)

      It all started when Jonell McLain, 59, of Ventura, Calif., saw the diamond necklace in the window of Van Gundy & Sons Jewelers in August of 2004. McLain started telling her friends about the necklace and soon some of them were going to the store to try it on, too.

      On Sept. 19, 2004, the necklace was purchased by 13 women ages 50-62. "You aren't what you own, but you are what you do, and you are what you do for other people." McLain says. "When we came together as friends, we have gotten so much more out of it. We were so close as friends.

      It's been an amazing experience."

      http://everythingandnothing.typepad.com/ mississippi/2005/08/the_sisterhood_.html

       

      C'mon!  It would definitely be more engaging to share AR's watch than a diamond necklace!  Think of the meet-ups!  I'd propose that anyone with TSFJG who wishes to show its fabulous cover gets into the co-op for free . . .

       

      OK, ladies. 

      What would the rules be?

      What would be the best name?

       

      emtee - with tongue still very firmly planted in cheek


      SeverinaSnape 
      11/18/05 at 08:21 PM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:

      And to think I just finished sorting through my rubbish bin  to get the magazine (which I dont know if it was mentioned that Emma Watson is featured...) so I could type out that quote...

       

      I am too slow for you ladies

       

      Lisa


      Meeressternchen 
      11/18/05 at 08:20 PM

      Comments:

      Oh, Claudia, THNX a bunch, I just realized I do have this particular interview still somewhere!! What a coincidence! So it was the evening standart? The one with Emma Watson fashion pics subsiquently?

      Yes, if you'd like to, I can e-mail you the theatre report (these reports are written after performances by theatre insiders and critics) I will write after the viewing and my review of the aftertalk, though I must warn I can be very, immensily critical at that...


      Claudia 
      11/18/05 at 08:15 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Gee, so much going on on a Friday night, Ladies!  Thanks for all the reports on GoF.  You're doing great on the no spoilers front!  But don't forget to post on the spoilers forum, there was some really great comments on the Half Blood Prince. 

       

      emtee, I agree on that watch being a fantastic opportunity.  But I'm sure some of the big spenders that haunt out this kind of stuff will win it.  Lucky person, for sure. 

       

      Meeressternchen, Sue was the thoughtful person that posted the Juliet Stevenson article the other day. And come back and tell us about your thoughts on Alice Trilogy AND the aftershow talk, please???? 

       

       


      Meeressternchen 
      11/18/05 at 08:05 PM

      Comments:

      SeverinaSnape, what exactly has JS said re: MNiRC? I've missed the paper! But am gonna go see her play (Alice Trilogy) with the aftertalk on tuesday.


      emtee 
      11/18/05 at 07:18 PM

      What is your location? amused

      Comments:

      Dee wrote:

      Quote:
       That's a rather unusual description of teh man! *snort*

      Love the snort!  After I posted my comment about the "leather strap and classic face", I realized it was just ripe for a riff! 

       


      SeverinaSnape 
      11/18/05 at 07:12 PM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:

      I meant to add that even in listing AR's other achievements in conjunction with the GOF hubbub - nary a word is mentioned in most parts about what he has done with MNiRC


      SeverinaSnape 
      11/18/05 at 07:09 PM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:

      Dee -

       

      Yes it - but at the time that I read this article he had just done the Q&A at the Royal Court and the GOF hype was starting...


      Dee 
      11/18/05 at 07:03 PM

      Comments:

      emtee -

      Quote:
      leather strap and classic face
       That's a rather unusual description of teh man! *snort*

       

      Severna Snape - Isn't MNiRC over? I thought the play run had finished?

       

       


      SeverinaSnape 
      11/18/05 at 06:58 PM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:

      Quote:
      Yes!  I couldn't believe it.  When I saw Jason Isaacs, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, Brendan Gleeson and the rest being interviewed I had hope, but to no avail.  Drat!

       

      I got the impression from something I read recently, that he isnt interested in HP and would rather talk about MNiRC at the moment - in this one interview he made it clear he had nothing to say about Harry Potter. Unfortunately MNiRC is not receiving as much coverage as it should...But at least Juliet Stevenson mentioned it in the Evening Standard last Friday...


      emtee 
      11/18/05 at 06:52 PM

      What is your location? US

      Comments:

      Dee wrote:

      Quote:

      Well, the show's over. emtee, correct me if I'm wrong but I think they interviewed every single cast member except AR. Seems like he is missing from all the HPGoF events, promotion & media coverage. 

       

      Yes!  I couldn't believe it.  When I saw Jason Isaacs, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, Brendan Gleeson and the rest being interviewed I had hope, but to no avail.  Drat!

       

      Vicki wrote:

      Quote:

      (something to watch to ease the boredom while exercising.....a routine I'm trying to revive into my schedule). 

      I hear you!  I tape a few daytime talk/chat shows while I am at work to watch the following morning when I get on the treadmill at 5:00 a.m.  Trust me, I need all the laughs I can get at that time of the morning!

       

      emtee

       

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/18/05 at 06:34 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      ps.  Maybe not 'tons' of Snape closeups, but enough that I left feeling good about it.

       

      Also, I was really worried that I had in essence seen the majority of the movie by watching all the online clips.  I was happy to find out I hadn't!


      RickiNicki 
      11/18/05 at 06:34 PM

      What is your location? back home from HP

      Comments:
      Those new pictures are gorgeous! Thanks for posting them! But I don't think he's drinking a bloody mary, is he?

      As for the watch, I'm still looking for a christmas present for my dad. LOL


      CatsPlay 
      11/18/05 at 06:30 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Just back from GOF.  These are not spoilers, just observations.

       

      • I went in expecting very little AR based on comments.  I have to say, there was much more of him in this film than I imagined.  Not tons of speaking parts, but he was in quite a few scenes.  The speaking scenes are all FANTASTIC.  There are tons of great closeups and Snapey expressions.  Honestly, I think he is in the movie about as much as he was in the book.   Of course I would have loved more, buti I was really pleasantly surprised with how much I saw him.  Others may disagree.  Lots of wonderful screencaps coming, I'm sure, when this DVD comes out.
      • There were lots of liberties taken with the book vs. film.  The essence of the outcomes was the same but I was surprised.
      • I cried twice!
      • Absolutely spectacular.  I think I will go back Monday and see it again when the kids are in school.

      emtee 
      11/18/05 at 06:28 PM

      What is your location? deep longing . . .

      Comments:

      Claudia wrote:

      Quote:

      I can't help but wonder if its THE watch we've seen him wear in so many photos!  I'm telling yalll.....curiousity is going to kill this cat one day! 

       

      Under "Description" it lists the condition as "Used" so . . .

       

      I've always had a fondness for AR's watch-wear.  Something about that leather strap and classic face, perhaps. 

       

      That is one tempting auction item!

       

      emtee


      Leanne 
      11/18/05 at 05:44 PM

      Comments:

      Well this is the first I have been back on since I went to see "the film" (no spoilers, i promise)

      and I have to dissagree completely with Delenn, I thought it was the best yet!

      yes there were bits missing but they werent important to the story so why put them in.

      anyway, im off to bed cause I am so tired its unbelievable!

      Night all

      Leanne

      -x-


      SeverinaSnape 
      11/18/05 at 05:12 PM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:

      It is amazing what I miss thanks to the time difference and WORK - thank goodness another mad week is over!

       

      The lady in question from the two photos is the one and only Alfre Woodard - one America's greatest actresses (I have followed her work since "Extremities" in the mid '80s) and one of AR's dearest friends who is very happily married to a lovely chap named Roderick (if my memory serves me right - I am almost asleep on the keyboard here)...


      Martina 
      11/18/05 at 04:57 PM

      What is your location? Munich

      Comments:
      I voted for S & S - I don´t like Jane Austen without AR as Brandon. I saw the film only because I am a sad hen as well.
      I like the pics. from LA . I hope we get them in larger size.
      Reedpipe 
      11/18/05 at 04:33 PM

      What is your location? CT

      Comments:
      Here's the link to the IMDb daily poll:

      http://www.imdb.com/poll/

      Happy Austen-ing (for the rest of today, anyway -- sorry I didn't post the link sooner)!


      Claudia 
      11/18/05 at 03:53 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

       

      Hello SageGal_in_LA and welcome to our group.  To answer your quesitons:

       

      Don't know who took the photos.

       

      They were taken at Le Conversation Restaurant.

       

      Don't know of any major events he will attend. According to Sue's source, Nobel Son is a wrap so there's just no telling when he will be heading back home. 

       

      And I don't think we will ever know if he visited his "niece" or not unless she posts it to her blog. 

       

      I think that's all your questions with the exception of a get-together and since I'm in Georgia, I don't think I would be able to participate. 

       

       

       


      SageGal_in_LA 
      11/18/05 at 03:21 PM

      What is your location? Los Angeles

      Comments:

      Who took those photos of Alan?  Also, does anyone know the restaurant?

       

      I did NOT know he was in town!  Any majoir events that he's a part of the rest of November?

       

      Is Alan still in town (LA) filming?  Any AR fans inthe  LA area wanna get togeterh this week/end chatting and seeing if we could catch any outdoor filiming at any of the locations?

       

      I am in the Valley...

       

      (When does Alan Leave for UK?  Was he visiting his niece here during this time? 


      Claudia 
      11/18/05 at 03:10 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Reedpipe, do you have a link to the IMDb daily poll?  I have to admit, I only go over there to search a film or celeb and look at some of the message boards.  I've never explored them much. 

       

      CatsPlay, no harm done.

       

      Dee, I must confess that the only time I've ever had to speak about what my Sweetie would be wearing is if I think it might be to hot or cold and I feel he might not have enough or to much on.  LOL

       

       

       

       


      Claudia 
      11/18/05 at 02:54 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      I don't know what's going on with eBay's links lately.  I think they have some kind of timer on it and a link will only work for a short period of time.  I don't know why they would do this...its seems like the sellers would love links to their auctions spread far and wide.  Oh well......

       

      The watch is for LEPRA which is a very legit organization and one he has donated items to before. Help ladies...wasn't it a book auction he did with them last time???  Anyway, here's the watch.  I can't help but wonder if its THE watch we've seen him wear in so many photos!  I'm telling yalll.....curiousity is going to kill this cat one day! 

       

       

        

       

      I have nothing on the self-portrait other than its been on auction many many many times before. 

       

       


      Dee 
      11/18/05 at 02:46 PM

      Comments:

      I don't want anyone to think I'm setting a double standard for AR's attire. I don't think he has an obligation to dress in a certain way just to please us or to emphasize his natural gorgeousness (which would be obvious even in that oh-so-tempting tutu!).

       

      To be honest, I committed the sin of being overly familiar and looked at him like I look at my husband when we're about to go out to eat. (IF that was a hole in AR's pants) *whining* "Are you wearing THAT out in public? A plain white t-shirt? Honey, I know I washed your fish shirt yesterday. And those jeans are sooooo old and baggy. Couldn't you slip into the black slacks? Your ass looks great in those."

       

      *note to self: remember that you are NOT living with AR and should not try to mentally manipulate his wardrobe*


      Reedpipe 
      11/18/05 at 02:38 PM

      What is your location? CT

      Comments:
      CatsPlay, the self-portrait is very reminiscent of a photo of AR I think I once saw somewhere; for some reason, I recall the pose (leaning on bare arm with prominent watch) very well  . . . . Does anyone know what I'm talking about, or am I talking nonsense again? 

      CatsPlay 
      11/18/05 at 02:29 PM

      Comments:

      Sorry, don't know why links don't work.

       

      item numbers 7367578303 and 5056007395

       

      Gotta run.


      Christina 
      11/18/05 at 02:28 PM

      What is your location? ROTFL!!!!

      Comments:
      ok, maybe this is innapropriate but it just came to me while I was doing the dishes and this song from J.Lo came into my head only that with different lyrics so I just had to write it down:
      "Don`t be fooled by the hair that I got/I`m still, I`m still Alan from the block/ Used to be a Panda now i`m not not/ no matter where I go you`ll know I`ll be foofyyyyyy....." (sorry, Claudia, you have my permission to delete it, I just couldn`t help myself!)
      CatsPlay 
      11/18/05 at 02:25 PM

      Comments:

      Is this authentic, anyone know?    Nice drawing 

       

      http://cgi.ebay.com/Print-of-a-self-portrait-drawn-by-ALAN-RICKMAN_W0QQitemZ7367578303QQcategoryZ20149QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem


      CatsPlay 
      11/18/05 at 02:23 PM

      Comments:

      Alan donated a watch for a charity, on ebay

       

      http://cgi.ebay.com/Guess-chronograph-mens-watch-donated-by-Alan-Rickman_W0QQitemZ5056007395QQcategoryZ86963QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem


      Alfan 
      11/18/05 at 02:22 PM

      What is your location? Canada

      Comments:

      Wouldnt that be nice if the fellow that Alan is talking to is someone who is helping him bring MNIRC overseas to the US. So now that he is done filming Noble Son, now what. Has anyone heard any new projects or if he signed onto do HP5? After this hectic schedule he has had since last Sept, i hope he works on his tan a bit more ( farmers/workers tan needs help in anyones books),  spends some time in LA (where he said he has friends). I hope Rima comes and visits him, they spend time together, have an ole picke tickle, i hope he relaxes and enjoyes the sun, drink whatever he wants, eats whatever he wants and wears whatever he wants because he deserves it,just like a human being should rather they are famous or not. I know i did when i was down in Phoenix ( except the pickle tickle thing).


      Reedpipe 
      11/18/05 at 02:14 PM

      What is your location? CT

      Comments:
      Oops!  Make that S&S is ranked AFTER "Not an Austen Fan," Pride & Prejudice and Clueless!  Huh?

      Reedpipe 
      11/18/05 at 02:10 PM

      What is your location? CT

      Comments:
      The daily poll on IMDb.com is "What's the best Austen adaptation of the last ten years."  S&S is third, after Pride & Prejudice and Persuasion.  Having seen neither of the forerunners, I really shouldn't have voted, but neither of those had a Colonel Brandon, right?  Come on.

      CatsPlay 
      11/18/05 at 02:02 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      I apologize for my comment about the other person in the pic.  It was inappropriate and I am sorry.


      Laura 
      11/18/05 at 02:00 PM

      Comments:

      thank you

      I was just checking on my dictionary but I found only meaning tied to food and cooking


      Claudia 
      11/18/05 at 01:59 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Ohh get to feeling better soon, Elaine.  Men have it soooo lucky, don't they? 

       

      I see the owner of the LJ that had the pictures this morning has removed them because they are paparazzi shots. 

       

      I don't care for paparazzi photos either BUT....paparazzi comes along with the profession AR has chosen for himself and they are taken and distributed all over the place.  I am sure AR (as well as any celeb) is fully aware when he steps out the door of where ever he is staying that he is taking the chance on running into a photog.  Its a sad situation, for sure.  But until laws are in place against this kind of thing, its a fact of life for celebs.   
       
      Feel free to post any that you find here.  Its not like we are paying a photog to take the pics.  The only ones that would ever be removed and balked at here would be pics taken of him by paparazzi in his home, yard, a Men's room, etc.
       
      As for wanting to know the identity of people with him in pictures.  For me, and I think for most here, it really is just curiousity.  I know some of the posts seem rabid for the information but I feel they are just trying to be funny. 
       
      However, I really feel that the negative comments about AR's friend in these photos are uncalled for.  AR may have been well aware he might run into a photog while out but maybe his friend didn't so this person really is an innocent bystander.  So I think it might be nice to back off the comments about appearances.
       
             

       


      Laura 
      11/18/05 at 01:59 PM

      What is your location? Italy

      Comments:

      thank you Sue

      I understood that A.Rickman finished to film, I didn't understand what's the fried and the wrapped...


      sue 
      11/18/05 at 01:56 PM

      Comments:

      Umm, that would be friend!!


      sue 
      11/18/05 at 01:54 PM

      Comments:
      According to the Nobel Son IMDb page somebody who has a fried on the crew says that Alan finished yesterday and it is wrapped.
      Laura 
      11/18/05 at 01:42 PM

      Comments:

      since AR is there to film his next movie ( right?), I was wondering how the filming is, I am totally off from this work and I know nothing. Is it like being busy a certain amount of hours per day everyday?Or is it like being busy only certain days and having other days off, 100% free?


      Laura 
      11/18/05 at 01:39 PM

      Comments:

      I don't see very well so I can't tell, but I don't see any hole. I'm glad to see that AR  goes out how he feels more confortable

      Having myself a 12 years old daughter who cares only (and too much) about her look, I am glad to see that someone else doesn't care at all and that AR is always an interesting man, whatever he wears


      Alfan 
      11/18/05 at 01:36 PM

      What is your location? Canada

      Comments:

      Ooops, i also forgot to say this. Although I do like Michael Gambon as a person and an actor ( loved him in Sleepy Hollow ), its just the way he portrays Dumbledore that to me isnt right.Its just that i dont think he is the right one to be casted, maybe because i am a fan of Peter O'Toole and when i saw Troy and he went and asked Achilles for his sons body back, it was just comforting and soft, the way that RH ( as DD) spoke to Harry. One is right when they say that characters change as they grow and people of the Potter Universe do too ( including us) and they see people in a different way but DD from the first two books does not seem like someone who would lose it-yell-then shake the crap out of Harry,  although  he shows he is infallable  in this movie he just isnt comforting. But i am open minded and when i see GOF in a couple hours i will be totally open minded towards Gambon as DD.  


      CatsPlay 
      11/18/05 at 01:35 PM

      What is your location? T-minus 2.5 hours and counting

      Comments:

      Dee,

       

      Not to scrutinize the pics or anything (*cough*), but I don't think it's a hole in his pants.  I think there must be an overlay or flap of some type at the knees, and what you see is part of that.  Kind of like those pants that zip off at the knees (but assuming these don't zip off).


      Laura 
      11/18/05 at 01:34 PM

      Comments:

      Lol,

      Dee,

       your posts always give me a smile thank you

      and a huge thank you to who brought here the photos!


      Dee 
      11/18/05 at 01:25 PM

      Comments:

      Okay...now that I'm at work on a bigger monitor I realize that I owe Rima a HUGE apology! The only thing I could really see at home was the red hair. egads... I deserve to be soundly beaten!

       

      Is there a way to get higher resolution copies of those photos? I REALLY want to see them better! Is that a hole in AR's pant leg??  I'm thrilled to see teh man, but I'm a bit shocked that he would go out in public in a Hanes t-shirt and torn pants!

       

      *idle threat* If I don't get better resolutions of these photos I swear I'll put a tutu on him!! I'lllllllll do it! Someone better give up the copies soon or teh man gets tutu-ed!!


      Elaine 
      11/18/05 at 01:14 PM

      Comments:

      I have to echo Emily from a while back, what is it about having to know who this girl is, and who that is and whatever? It's AR, out with a friend. HIS friend. A friend because he likes him/her. Who cares what her name is, where she comes from and what her shoe size is! It's his business, let it be.

       

      And another LA photographer is taking sneaky pics again!

       

      And they are the same baseball boots he wore at the Perfume photo call, not sandals.

       

      And I'm sorry I'm grumpy. Must be PMT or something........... Perturbed 

       

        


      CatsPlay 
      11/18/05 at 11:51 AM

      What is your location? T-minus 4 hours and counting

      Comments:

      Dee,

       

      That is not Rima (at least I sure hope not).  To me, it appears to be a man, who seems to have odd, house-elfish like characteristics.


      Christina 
      11/18/05 at 11:20 AM

      Comments:
      Is it me or did Christmas just came earlier this year??? Woooo Hoooooo!!! Santa sure did! In the confusion (and total excitement) delivered by those bloody hunky pics, I have forgot who posted them first, so I`ll just thank EVERYONE! EVERYONE! SAD HENS RULE!!! THE DAY HAS COME FOR US TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD! ok, ending propaganda now. got a little carried away there....*slowly regaining consciense*

      About the DD talk, I am a great fan of Richard Harris but, for me, criticizing Michael Gambon after PoA seemed like being unfare. He didn`t doo so bad, IMHO. Maybe the beard thing was used to make him look more natural, believable.It didn`t seem that bad to me, but after seeing these clips from GoF,I am also bit concerned about the impression I`ll have after seeing the film. For the making of HBP, if he`ll still be willing to be part of, he`ll have to make some really important changes to his manner of portraying DD.
      Dee 
      11/18/05 at 11:17 AM

      Comments:

      New photo -- Squeeeeee!!! And NO, I'm not hung up on AR's looks! I'm just really, really, really happy to see a new photo and that there's a drop of moisture in the drought!

       

      The picture on my laptop is too small - is that Rima with him? I hope so!!

       

      Ahh, Claudia. You're right. All this tutu talk will send me straight to Photoshop!! Don't tempt me or I may do something very, very silly!

       

      Satai Delenn - Did you see the film at the IMAX Theater in Chicago? A friend of ours went there too. I'll have to ask if he saw the twins (although I doubt he had the urge to hug them!).

       

       

      Alfan - I sort of agree with your opinion about the "new" DD...but, from the producer's comments on the A&E special last night I think Gambon is playing the part the way they want him to. The producer stressed that Harry had to come into his own in this film -- the adults can't help him anymore (he said they were "crumbling before his eyes"). The producer said DD becomes an old man who has lost control and is frightened in this movie.

       

      That is not the way the books read...but, the producer obviously feels that weakening the adults is a shortcut on film for showing Harry's growing strengths. I guess if we look at it that way, the softer/gentler DD of the first movies was the way a young orphan would see his headmaster - kind, all-knowing, protective. As the movies progress and Harry's view of the world matures, he sees DD in a different way.

       

      It's always disappointing when you realise your heroes are just "people" who screw up, get scared, lose their tempers and don't have all the answers. In other words, Harry realizes that DD is just like him.

       

      egads! It's awfully early for such penatrating thought! My brain hurts... I really should have saved some of those brain cells for work this afternoon. Now that I've wasted them all, I'll just sit at my desk and give everyone dumb looks!

       

       

       

       


      Claudia 
      11/18/05 at 11:03 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Have fun Hikity!!!

       


      Claudia 
      11/18/05 at 11:02 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      I just thought of something...don't any of you wonderful artists get any ideas with that tutu!  *grin*  Seriously...the only men I want to see with tutus on until they grow some "you know whats" are my whimpy democratic leaders at the moment!  LOL 

       

      Moro, I have no doubt your household has to be Brit-enabled!  Its just a shame they use the region/PALvsNTSC stuff. 

       

      CyberHome is an excellent hackable DVD player.  I have two of them at home.  Whether you get a CyberHome or not, I have used VideoHelp for years to get reliable help on hacking or whatever with video.

       

       

       

       


      Marlina 
      11/18/05 at 11:01 AM

      Comments:
      No, I have no doubts! GO ENJOY IT!  
      Hikity 
      11/18/05 at 10:50 AM

      Comments:

      Claudia, in Cologne we would say: "Ich lach' mich in dä Täsch" which means I roared with laughter about your tutu . Thanks a lot

       

      Ladies I go now, powder my nose and off I am. Marlina, yes, I am really excited and I am sure I love him (any doubts?)


      Moro 
      11/18/05 at 10:46 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Claudia laughed:

      Quote:
      Moro, you obviously have not experienced an extended serious AR Drought yet!


      Yes, I have. You forget that I lurked for months before I started my feverish posting campaign. You've just never seen me have an AR-induced seizure before.

      By the by: hubby and I get around the region 2 problem with a second DVD player that's set to region 0-- a somewhat unfortunate necessity in a relationship like ours, where the ability to watch Father Ted, Doctor Who, or a Bill Bailey gig at a whim is paramount. What we've got is a CyberHome CH-DVD-300-- a surprisingly reliable little player which I picked up at Best Buy for about $40 bucks. There's a code you can enter once you hook up the system which will allow you to change the region setting-- I'll see if I can dig it up if anyone's interested.



      Reedpipe 
      11/18/05 at 10:43 AM

      What is your location? CT

      Comments:
      Tutu = FOOFY! 

      Marlina 
      11/18/05 at 10:33 AM

      Comments:

      Hikity~ You'll love Alan in it! I Have watched it and i'll shut up.. Not to give any unwanted spoilers

      So i'll just say... THE OoOA IS SO GOOD IN IT!

       

      Tutu *SNORT* that's cute..


      Claudia 
      11/18/05 at 10:31 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Moro, you obviously have not experienced an extended serious AR Drought yet!  LOL 

       


      Claudia 
      11/18/05 at 10:29 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Chalebh on the Maverick DVD, do you know if its strictly region 2 or not?  I know for myself and a couple others that have placed their order, that's not a problem but that might not be the case for everyone. 

       

      Moro, red wine is my choice of drink too but its not really something you can drink in the AM like you can a BMary. 

       

       


      Moro 
      11/18/05 at 10:29 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh, and alive, really

      Comments:
      Hikity - Hee! No. The teaching gig was before the AR phase. The students were mercifully spared.

      A tutu is that round, flat ruffled skirt ballerinas wear. I have to admit I found Alfan's imagery a little unsettling. I'd be pleased to see him, naturally, but I'd probably feel a bit inclined to maintain my personal space, if you know what I mean.




      Claudia 
      11/18/05 at 10:29 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Here you go, Hikity

       

      Anatomy of a tutu

       

       

       


      Hikity 
      11/18/05 at 10:28 AM

      Comments:

      No, Moro, there is absolutely nothing wrong with you. But a Bloody Mary (Claudia surely has the recipe for you) can be very refreshing (presupposed you like tomato juice), esp. on a late Sunday morning (brunch time, perhaps) for obvious reasons..

       

      60 minutes and THEN I am off to the cinema


      Hikity 
      11/18/05 at 10:19 AM

      Comments:

      As an afterthought: what is a  tutu??


      Hikity 
      11/18/05 at 10:17 AM

      Comments:

      Okeydokey, ladies, first things first:

      I sincerely apologize, SATAI, I did not do this on purpose - it's more of an interference problem  in pronunciation I guess(German-English, isn't it, Moro?) , I hope, Satai. 

       

      Moro, did you stop being an English teacher, because your students just couldn't bear it any longer to hear day by day, year by year, decade by decade, century by...how fantastically great the OooA is???

       

      Now to teh photo: I am speechless and when I did not share the hand-and-arm thingy here before, because - in my stupidity - thought, what's soooo special here - NOW I share..good grief


      Moro 
      11/18/05 at 10:14 AM

      What is your location? DEAD due to the illicit photo CatsPlay snuck into the ICU (Bad CatsPlay!)

      Comments:
      More like a combination of arms, hair, arms, shades, and, oh, arms.  I'm with you on the IMAX thing-- very eye-watering.  Best to take things slowly. 

      I've never had a Bloody Mary, you know.  I'm almost exclusively a wine-consumer.  Is there something wrong with me?




      Marlina 
      11/18/05 at 10:13 AM

      Comments:

      Wonder what RedTango would thing about these picture... And the tomato juice..


      Claudia 
      11/18/05 at 10:05 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      I'm sorry CatsPlay...I can only be fixated on that drink in his hand at the moment. 

       

      BTW, all it is a large dash of vodka, a dash of tabasco, salt, pepper, worceshershire sauce, and a celery stalk to transform plain ole tomato juice into a sassy Bloody Mary. 

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/18/05 at 10:00 AM

      Comments:

      BTW, I've reserved my tickets for a 4:05 PM showing of GOF.  I've decided to start with the non-IMAX route, as I thought seeing POA in Imax was very disorienting.   Maybe after a few times in regular screen, I will see IMAX.


      CatsPlay 
      11/18/05 at 09:58 AM

      What is your location? Visiting ICU

      Comments:

      I'd guess this one, Moro, due to the combination arms, hair, glasses and hair

       


      Moro 
      11/18/05 at 09:52 AM

      What is your location? Transferred from the Swoon Outpatient Clinic back to the ICU

      Comments:
      Guess whose turn it is to fixate on an AR photo.

      Guess which photo it is.

      Go on, guess.

      *Swoon, thud, drool.*


      Marlina 
      11/18/05 at 09:45 AM

      Comments:

      The drink look more like tomato juice than a Bloody Mary.. hehee..


      Alfan 
      11/18/05 at 09:41 AM

      What is your location? Canada

      Comments:

      Are we sure that this picture was taken in LA and not San Francisco---


      Moro 
      11/18/05 at 09:38 AM

      What is your location? Swoon Outpatient Clinic

      Comments:
      Alfan - "Fantastically" is a word.  And a well-chosen one.  Trust me.  I'm an ex-English teacher.  I know these things. 

      CatsPlay 
      11/18/05 at 09:35 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Not to be rude, but that outfit being worn by his lunch partner is so Hollywoodish -- Merv Griffinish.


      Moro 
      11/18/05 at 09:34 AM

      What is your location? Swoon Recovery Unit

      Comments:
      Ah ha! Thanks, Claudia.

      Sigh. Look at him there. Speaking in the declarative. Talking with teh hands. I can't tell what he's saying, but I can tell you I'm absolutely rapt.

      I'm also thinking that maybe it's a bit creepy for me to study this series too hard, and I should probably just back away.


      CatsPlay 
      11/18/05 at 09:33 AM

      Comments:

      Ignore the tidal wave link, after closer inspection it just seems to be those pics that Claudia showed below, repeated over and over.  I guess you have to have an account at Vienna Report to get the big pics?


      Claudia 
      11/18/05 at 09:31 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Alfan wrote:

      Quote:
      He could be wearing skin tight leapard pants with a pink tu tu and I would be happy to see him

       

      Well said, Alfan! 

       

      Gawwwwd, a good strong Bloody Mary would be sooooo good right now! 

       


      Alfan 
      11/18/05 at 09:28 AM

      What is your location? Canada

      Comments:

      yup, those are sandles--with socks,,,,,,,oh Alan. Well it is really hot in LA, i believe they are setting records with the heat. He could be wearing skin tight leapard pants with a pink tu tu and I would be happy to see him, like i said. The drought is over and he looks fantastically great--ok i made that word up but it works, doesnt it.


      Moro 
      11/18/05 at 09:28 AM

      What is your location? Swoon Recovery Unit

      Comments:
      CatsPlay - I think they're more sort of brown-and-white tennis shoe-type shoes. Similar to what our dear departed Fred Rogers used to wear, mayherestinpeace.

      Waaah, I can't access the tidal wave page. Keeps giving me an internal server error message. Waaaah.


      Claudia 
      11/18/05 at 09:28 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

       

      Here's the ones for Splash. Sorry, I haven't found a way to make them go any bigger.  Yep, he's got on those comfy sandals he wore in Barcelona!  *grin*

       

      It must still be really warm in LA right now!  I've been bundling up here all week.  Brrrr! 

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/18/05 at 09:21 AM

      Comments:

      Is that those crazy sandals??


      Claudia 
      11/18/05 at 09:19 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      OK, now that we've had our spelling lesson for today.....

       

      Thanks for the new pics, CatsPlay!!!  He looks grrrrr8!!! 

       

      I'm going to post them here for posterity purposes!!!

       

       

       

       

      And "bigguns" from Impossible Blvd. too!!!

       

       

       

      Satai, although I own all the books, I've never read them.  I bought them to read to my grandchildren but their attention never got us past the 1st chapter of book 1 so I figure maybe when they are older they will pick them up on their own.

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/18/05 at 09:17 AM

      What is your location? DROWNING

      Comments:

      Sorry, make that 64 pics!


      Moro 
      11/18/05 at 09:16 AM

      What is your location? In some kind of mind-meld with Catsplay, evidently

      Comments:
      CatsPlay mused:

      Quote:
      Wonder what he is drinking? A Bloody Mary, perhaps?


      The Pittsburgh girls got the synchronicity going on today!


      CatsPlay 
      11/18/05 at 09:16 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      TIDAL WAVE -- 56 pics from that series, taken 11/14/05 -- Here!!

       

      http://www.splashnews.com/photoslist.pgi?UNID=ltdrjspxutpdictmnpwqlcchddbwfasqdyoynommzfifn bswdtirybtrobfbchhzgockajdngkjsjycuazgolfueiarnycv twyccjolkspfucss


      Moro 
      11/18/05 at 09:13 AM

      What is your location? In a panting heap on the floor

      Comments:
      Oh, oh, oh. I think I have to sit down. Wait, I am sitting down. Oh, my heavens. Teh shades. Teh tee shirt. Someone get me a bucket of cold water.


      His hair looks fantastic.

      Is that a bloody mary he's got there, or what?


      CatsPlay 
      11/18/05 at 09:13 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Wonder what he is drinking?  A Bloody Mary, perhaps?


      Alfan 
      11/18/05 at 09:07 AM

      What is your location? canada

      Comments:

      Oh wow, this just has to be shared.....the drought is over.

      l
      I love his hair, i love his glasses and i love teh pudge..........grreat picture.


      tabsel 
      11/18/05 at 09:02 AM

      Comments:

      @satai delenn

       

      "Hikity" is written without the "c"....  ;-)


      CatsPlay 
      11/18/05 at 09:02 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Check out this new pic over at

       

      http://www.livejournal.com/community/ar_daily/

       

      Says 'from yesterday'.    Arms alert.


      Alfan 
      11/18/05 at 09:02 AM

      What is your location? Canada

      Comments:

      Well, im going to the movie this afternoon with no expectations except to watch a good action, suspense movie with a bit of humor thrown in. Of course being a major Alan Rickman fan i will be no doubtly dissapointed in his amount of screen time but this book/story is not about Snape, its about Harry. We are a biast group here but if we were this nuts about Rupert or Daniel then we would be estatic with the movie. This will be a good/great movie in my opinion because it is the turnng point in the series---Voldemort comes to life. JKR knows exactly what is put into every film and ok's it in the end, so she knew about the missing dark mark scene for Snape, all will be revealed--eventually. There are many that i know of that just see the movies and not read the books and i tell you they have been wonderng, still wonder and will continue to wonder about the character of Snape until --BAM-- the events of book six on the tower. Now if you dont mind me commenting on DD, and remember,this is just an opinion and not meant to offend or counter anyones likes. I too have a hard time with Gambon as DD, to me he is just not as soothing, understanding and soft as Richard Harris portrayed DD. First of all,whats with the long fingernails and the grey beard--creepy--and DD is not suppose to be creepy. Do you guys remember the Philosopher Stone when DD sits on the side of Harry's bed after he destroys Quirrel, well when DD was talking he was so comforting and i dont feel this with Gambon as DD. Now i also understand that Gambon had to create his own DD identity but there is something missing from him and i do hope i see something different this time but from the scene (DD shaking Harry with anger after he pulls his name out of the cup) its going to be hard. I am also going into it not expecting much of Snape and treasuring every moment he is in the film. Sorry if i sound rude, not my intention, just my opinion. I will let you all know what I thought of it ----- in the spoiler forum of course.


      Moro 
      11/18/05 at 08:45 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Delenn - No harm done on my end! I don't think much could spoil the film for me anyway. Eek, I can't wait!

      This is me, unable to wait:
      ...but only internally. This is what I'm actually doing this morning:
      Though perhaps not as smiley as that. I hate laundry day.

      Emoticons: Eroding Your Vocabulary for Over Ten Years. Gotta love 'em.

      Satai Delenn 
      11/18/05 at 08:22 AM

      Comments:

      Also,  I realize that my comment about the spoiler thing may have come across a bit snotty and that was not my intent. I really honestly just assumed everyone had read the book and so I figured everyone would have a general idea of what would (or possibly wouldn't) be in the movie.


      Satai Delenn 
      11/18/05 at 08:21 AM

      Comments:

      Hickity......

       

      Please stop putting an "e" in my user name for SATAI....... thanks,

       

      Guys, Thanks, yeah, in spite of my dislike of the film I did have a really good time. I will be glad to post the autograph and the pic (once I get it. Someone I met there agreed to take the pic and mail it to me).

       

      Quote:
        
      Sabine  
      Today at 06:36 AM

      What is your location?
      GA

      Comments:

      I just wanted to remind everyone to please post spoiler warnings if you post something about GoF.  Not everybody here will have the chance to see the movie right away.

       

      Thanks and happy watching! 

       

      Sorry Sabine. I didn't think it needed any spoilers since I just assumed everyone's read the book.......


      Claudia 
      11/18/05 at 08:12 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Ohh Satai, your chat with the twins was great...but then a little heart breaking too.  I mean...to not even know what city your in?  And the schedule sounds even more grueling. 

       

      Will you try to catch Woodridge...oops, I see you've already said its sold out.  

       

      Well, I hope you will share your autographs and picture with us. 

       


      Moro 
      11/18/05 at 07:52 AM

      What is your location? Late to the Foof party

      Comments:
      Crikey. The things a girl misses when she goes to bed early! I can't help it. The cats keep waking me up at 3:30 a.m. by sticking their claws in my rear (really). My sleep schedule's all screwed up as a result. I despair of ever having an unbroken eight hours again. *whine,* perhaps even *whinge*

      Ah: Mesmer-foof. That's my favorite hair, too. And AABA-foof. But I'm late to that party (see above). Lovely wallpaper, Dee. I notice you gave him a little golden tinge round the eyes.

      Vicki said something interesting (here we go again!):

      Quote:
      I have a feeling that Snape is neither on the side of good nor evil. He is a true Slytherin and is loyal first and foremost to himself. I think all the poor guy would really like is some recognition.


      I think you're right: Snape is Machiavellian; that's what I find so interesting about the tension between him and Dumbledore. The question is, what does he want? I think you're at least partly right that he wants recognition, perhaps even admiration; then again, I've always felt that was just the surface. I've often wondered what he would see in the mirror; I'm not sure what it would be, and I think maybe Snape doesn't really know himself. I do think it will be more complicated than we'd expect.

      I'm also interested in Hikity's idea of Snape as "ersatzfather" to Harry's archetypal hero. I've always thought there was potential for "atonement" there, but if that's true I don't think it's going to be a comfortable or easy atonement that resolves everything. That's one of the things I really love about JKR-- she never does the easy thing. She likes to start with archetypes, then twist them around and explore them from several angles at once. I think that, however things go for Snape, they won't be disappointing in the sense that they'll be interesting, even if it turns out that he's been wholly evil all along ( ).

      Phew! And it's not even 8:00 yet (not here, anyway ).

      Sounds like you had a lot of fun, Delenn! I'm sorry to hear that you found the film so disappointing. I'm interested to see for myself how they've handled Dumbledore this time around-- I think it's an interesting approach. I really liked Michael Gambon in POA, myself-- I'm still willing to give him a chance.

      I'll ask again:  Royal Court, downstairs, third row, bad?







      Claudia 
      11/18/05 at 07:51 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      I'm so happy for you Satai! It sounds like you really had an excellent time. 

       

      Thanks for asking for the spoiler warning, Sabine.  We really need to be careful when talking about the film because some people won't get to see it for a while.  Actually the best place to talk about the film is over on the Harry Potter Spoilers forum. 

       

      Of course, Satai's account of meeting the twins and such things as that aren't spoilers but any talk about the film needs to be posted on the Spoilers page.  Keeping that in mind will help keep this forum a safe place for all to read. 

       

      I'm still taking orders for the wonderfully generous offer from Gissing's Girl and her fantastic helpful hubby.  Just send me an email.  The biggest question so far is how much the DVD will be.  I ran £20 through Universal Currency Converter and it converts to $34.30.  Of course please keep in mind that is apt to change as the currency fluctuates.

         


      Sabine 
      11/18/05 at 06:38 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      DeLenn - That's really cool that you got to meet the twins!  I met them at a convention several months ago, and the first thing I noticed was that their hair isn't red.  LOL


      Sabine 
      11/18/05 at 06:36 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      I just wanted to remind everyone to please post spoiler warnings if you post something about GoF.  Not everybody here will have the chance to see the movie right away.

       

      Thanks and happy watching! 


      Hikity 
      11/18/05 at 06:26 AM

      Comments:

      Satei, thanks a lot for your review and report - lucky girl.

       

      Christina, you are welcome. BTW not stereotypical but archetypical (the ancient hero).

       

      I am just writing a paper on education and socialisation   


      Satai Delenn 
      11/18/05 at 06:02 AM

      Comments:

      Hi guys! I just got back from watching GOF.

       

      It was better than I was expecting, and yet still sorely disappointing! SO MUCH WAS LEFT OUT!!!!!

       

      (spoilers moved to HP-Spoilers Forum)

       

      Oh, incidentally, I met the twins tonight, had my picture taken with them, got them to autograph my GOF book, made it onto at least ONE news channel (although I have yet to see it as it aired live at 9:00pm......) and was given a Harry Potter wand by Dean Richards of Channel 9 News (WGN)....

       

      So, it was a very good night for me in spite of the pitifulness of the movie. Oh, and there are some very good Snape scenes (silent though he is) and one VERY good scene between him and Harry!

       

      Oh, and I got to have a nice conversation with Oliver Phelps for a while. He's really sweet and after I got my picture taken with them it took every ounce of strength within me NOT to throw my arms around each of them and squeeze the stuffing out of them with big hugs! lol. Something about them just makes you want to hug them, lol. They are very down to earth and as I said, they are SO sweet! When I am able to I will scan in my autograph by them and I am hoping to get my picture of them and me mailed to me soon. It might even wind up on Mugglenet with some other pics the lady took. It was a great night and meeting the twins and getting on the news totally made up for the mediocrity of the movie. Yes, I laughed, yes, it was entertaining, but JKR should never have approved the changes to shorten the movie! Too much was left out!!!!! I was not impressed with Ralph Fiennes performance and very unimpressed with Michael Gambdon's. Ralph Fiennes was ok but I really don't understand all the fuss about him. Gambdon was just very disappointing. He never should have been cast in the role, but I realize this is merely my opinion. Anyway, I need to head to bed. I am slowly getting over a headache and I really need some sleep!

       

      Night all!

       

      Oh, and Oliver was very funny when I was talking to him. I told him that I'd heard that he'd been here (in the city) since Monday and asked if that was true. He said, "Boston?" and I looked at him in thorough amusement and he realized then that he was not in Boston, and politely asked with a smile, "What city are we in?" and I told him he is in Chicago, lol. I was smiling though because I totally understand how he can get mixed up with all the traveling he does. He then told me that he'd come from London to NY to Chicago, was spending the weekend in Chicago (because he and his brother will be appearing at Hollywood Blvd. Theater in Woodridge all weekend) and then is flying back to London for one day and then is flying out to Japan......

       

      WOW!

       

      And while he was autographing my book a news camera got stuck in my face and I couldn't see ANYTHING because a BRIGHT light was shining in my eyes and I forced a smile on my face and after the camera finally left I asked them how they deal with that all the time. Oliver just shrugged and said, "You get used to it".

       

      Well, I guess it takes special people to deal with it and get used to it because I don't think I ever could!!!!!! Well, if you want to meet the twins, you probably still can, but don't expect to get in to see the show because it's completely sold out ALL WEEKEND!!!!!!


      Christina 
      11/18/05 at 05:04 AM

      Comments:
      Hikity, I`ve emailed you back. Thank you a million times again!
      No, unfortunately I haven`t read "the hero...". But yes, I believe Harry (beside from the magical part) is what you would call a stereotypical hero, more or less. I remember readin something on mugglenet, a comparison between Harry Potter and Luke Skywalker, which was hilarious!
      Hey, I found this on my google alert!
      an review on GoF, with a very interesting excerpt: "Lois, Lawrence: On a scale of 1 to 10 (one being awful and 10 being super), how hot is Alan Rickman as Professor Snape in this movie? And why?

      Jon Niccum: Rickman doesn't do a whole lot in this movie. But on my scale of Older Hot British Character Actors, I place him at a 7 -- right between Jim Broadbent and that guy who gets murdered in "Gosford Park."

      only 7?! anyway, if you want to read the whole article, you`l find it at
      http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2005/nov/17/chat_jws_jon_niccum_about_harry_potter_and_goblet_ /

      Hikity 
      11/18/05 at 03:38 AM

      What is your location? misty weather

      Comments:

      Morning, sad hens,

      Christina, I've just sent you a mail and Chalebh, I am going to do it in a minute.

       

      Moro, Christina, Thea and all the other discussion freaks (), have you ever read J Campbell's "The hero with the thousand faces"? IMHO, Harry is more the type of archetypal hero:

      Magnified Rite of Passage:

      1. Separation (from home/family etc)

      2. The Journey: the making of the hero

      3.The Final Quest (Voldi of course) and Return

       

      One of the concepts, however, is "atonement with the father", could this be SS then in book 7 (as the "Ersatzfather" so to say)? The Dursleys would be not adaquate imho.

       

      Huu, tonight I'll see GoF  

      greeting from an HH (=happy hen)


      Chalebh 
      11/18/05 at 01:59 AM

      What is your location? don't remember

      Comments:

      Claudia: on the cover it says "10 pounds go to the King's Head charity" What ever this exactly is.

       

      Hikity: Can you send me the word-file about the Snape-trial too?

       

      And as it seems I'm not able to upload the pictures from the Shared Experience event (to tell the truth I completely forgot), here is a short description.

       

      The pre-reception had been somewhere near the bar in the Lyric theatre. They served Prosecco and some non-alcoholic drinks. We had time to talk to Nancy Meckler one or two others from Shared Experience. From the celebrities they've announced, Lady Antonia Fraser, Michael Frayn and his wife Clair Tomalin attended. I'm not sure if Simon Callows had been there because there was some who could have been him. But I'm not sure

       

      The play was brilliant. But if you've never heard about the Bronte sisters or read anyone of there novels it would have been hard to catch the different layers of the play.

       

      The after show reception had been on the upper floor. Besides the usual drinks they served nibbles and things like that. Because it was their anniversary there were some speeches and Nancy also introduced Paula Rego to the audience, an artist who inspired the stage paintings for Bronte. She donated a print they auction of at ebay at the moment for the neurofibromatosis org.

      The actors joined us guests and we took some pictures with Fenella Woolgar (Charlotte) and Diane Beck (Emily).

      It was about half past 12 when we had returned to our hotel.

       

      And that is it.

       

      LG Chalebh


      Alfan 
      11/17/05 at 11:27 PM

      What is your location? Canada

      Comments:

      Dee, i was thinking the same thing. I guess that we have a total mystery on our hands, just like the character of Snape. The less seen the more mystic it creates. I think this is one of the more busy years that i can remember Alan having. My gosh, lets see.

       

       filming GOF in Sept 2004-Finished Jan 2005

       project MNIRC from begining of April 2005 Finished end April 2005

       filmed Snowcake from May 2005 to June 2005

       filmed Purfume from Aug 2005 to end of Sept 2005

       filming Noble Son from Oct 2005 to present

       

      In the mean time he has done Empire Awards in March 2005 and done Chelsea interview in the time he has been home this year.

       

      but that shouldnt have anything to do with him not doing interviews as Snape or as Alan, hum , go figure. But it is going to be a funfilled Alan year with the release of both Snowcake and Perfume ( yuk, but only my opinion,not meant to offend anyone  and the pending release of Noble Son.......does anyone know what he has planed for 2006---besides a holiday. 


      Vicki 
      11/17/05 at 11:25 PM

      What is your location? Los Angeles

      Comments:

      Oh good...they show Snape.  I still have about 2 hours to wait before it airs here.  I have the VCR all set (something to watch to ease the boredom while exercising.....a routine I'm trying to revive into my schedule). 

       

      I also have to wait until at least tomorrow night....possibly Saturday before I can see the film.

       

      AR has said that JKR discussed Snape with him but I wonder just how much she told him.  I kind of doubt that she revealed everything to him.  Certainly not the conclusion to the story...at least I don't think she would.  She's been so careful and secretive and protective about it all this time.  It's obvious that she told him about the powers of Occlumency long before it was revealed in book 5.  If you go back and watch the first film you can see it in the way he plays that one scene: "You better be careful.  People will think you're..........*dramatic pause*...........UP TO SOMETHING."  I just love the way he plays that.  That look that he gives Harry during that long pause is classic. 

       

      I have a feeling that Snape is neither on the side of good nor evil.  He is a true Slytherin and is loyal first and foremost to himself.  I think all the poor guy would really like is some recognition.  If Severus were to look into the mirror of Erised, he would probably see himself receiving the Order of Merlin - First Class.  He has always been overlooked and overshadowed by the likes of James Potter, Sirius Black, and other more flashy wizards.  It's going to come down to his choice of how he will be recognized.  As the man who helped Harry defeat Voldemort or the man who helped Voldemort defeat his greatest enemy.  I think that part only JKR knows for certain.


      Dee 
      11/17/05 at 11:11 PM

      Comments:

      Well, the show's over. emtee, correct me if I'm wrong but I think they interviewed every single cast member except AR. Seems like he is missing from all the HPGoF events, promotion & media coverage. 

       

      Did the producer/director decide to completely pull the focus away from AR for some reason -- or did AR refuse to cooperate -- or was AR too busy with other committments to take part? Curious...

       

       


      Dee 
      11/17/05 at 10:47 PM

      Comments:

      *blushes* Glad you like! I adore that photo! It was a pleasure to work up close & personal with it on full screen!

      A&E is showing "Inside Harry Potter Goblet of Fire" right now. I've been watching for 35 minutes and they haven't mentioned AR at all and only shown him once. (yes, I know...it's not about him, but I was hoping for some off-camera glimpses)

       

      The producer just said that in this film, Harry's protectors are crumbling in front of his eyes and he realises that the adults don't have all the answers. DD becomes an old man who is frightened and no longer has the power to be in control. Hmmm...they certainly didn't get that from the book. If they are portraying DD as weak in this film, it makes you wonder how they'll handle DD's strengths in the upcoming films.

       

      Squee!!! At 10:42 they finally showed the Snape child abuse scene!!

       

      Hope I can talk hubby into going tomorrow nite!

       

      Claudia - You and the other non-HP fans must be bored to death with all this Snape talk! You're probably praying that the AR drought ends SOON!


      emtee 
      11/17/05 at 10:16 PM

      What is your location? US

      Comments:

      "Ed head" *snark*  Good one!

       

      A&E is showing a GoF special right now with tons of behind the scenes footage and interviews.  So far no Snape scenes nor AR interview, but we can hope . . .

       

      emtee - who won't even begin to categorize Snape's hair other than being the antithesis of foofy


      CatsPlay 
      11/17/05 at 10:06 PM

      What is your location? Foofyville

      Comments:

      WHOA, Dee!!    Thank you for that gorgeous vision!!   Something new for me to fixate on!!!

       

      Yes, the moderate foofyness (foofiness - sp?) of AABA is also quite pleasant.  Also, Ed-head (January Man) is enjoyable.


      Thea 
      11/17/05 at 09:46 PM

      Comments:

      Dee, (gasp) oh my (gasp) that wallpaper (heavy breath) I'm having a CatsPlay moment...


      emtee 
      11/17/05 at 09:35 PM

      What is your location? US

      Comments:

      Ah, yes.  Foofy.  I also like Moderate Foofy a la PL in AABA. 


      Dee 
      11/17/05 at 09:34 PM

      Comments:
      CatsPlay - Your fixation with teh man's hands inspired this wallpaper! 

      CatsPlay 
      11/17/05 at 08:56 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Foofy.  You know.  Mesmer-like.  Brandon-like.


      Moro 
      11/17/05 at 08:16 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      CatsPlay asked:

      Quote:
      And finally, was his hair nice and foofy?


      "Foofy"? 


      Claudia 
      11/17/05 at 06:47 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Welcome back, Alfan.  Glad you're safe and sound. 

       

      Julie, the acronym is wonderful!  I've already commited it to memory. 

       


      Dee 
      11/17/05 at 06:25 PM

      What is your location? Snowing in Indiana! NOOOOOOO!!!

      Comments:

      Moro -

      Quote:
      I love a tortured bad boy in black.

      *holds up hand and waves like Herminie* "Me too! Me too!"

       

      Alfan - Welcome home! You're right, if it turns out that Snape truly is evil (and not just a bastard) there will be so many devastated hens that the "CLUCK" will be heard around the world!

       

      I know this is really late, but I tried to download the "good" version of the In Demand video and it was only accessible for 4 minutes. Now I've misplaced the site address. Can someone post it again?


      Claudia 
      11/17/05 at 06:15 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Leanne unfortunately, AOL really has problems with their "browser".  Here's what you need to do to bypass AOL. Sign on and then open another browser like MS Explorer, Foxfire, Netscape or one of the many others available and vote from there.  If you don't already have one of these on your computer, they are free and believe me....it will come in good use.  I really like AOL for their content (I've been a member since 1995) more than their Internet capabilities.  Get back with me if that doesn't work. 

      GG, what a very kind offer you and hubby are making!  I'm already getting requests.  I'll mail you in just a bit so we can set up some logistics.  I'm just speechless although I know how kind you two have always been. 

       

         

       

       


      Leanne 
      11/17/05 at 05:22 PM

      What is your location? Just about to get in the car....

      Comments:

      Hello all, I am just about to leave to go to the cinema to see GoF!!!!!!!!!

      Im sooooooooooooooooo excited!!!!

      I promise I wont spoil it for you!

       

      Claudia- yes i use AOL.

       

      Speak soon

      Leanne

      -x-


      CatsPlay 
      11/17/05 at 05:07 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh, calmer now

      Comments:

      Sue,

       

      OK, indulge me a bit more (I am a very visual person so I need more details to firm this oh so fantastic moment up in my mind).  How was he sitting, cross legged, on his knees, feet out in front of him, what?  And where were -- Teh Hands -- during this seated period?  Just trying to get a mental image of this!! 

       

      And, how did this 20 minutes end up -- did the event end and he got up gracefully and walk away? 

       

      And finally, was his hair nice and foofy?

       

      Thank you for sharing! 


      Ali-Pat 
      11/17/05 at 04:59 PM

      What is your location? sneaking a peak at work

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://home.earthlink.net/~sa.pe/APLhome.html

      Comments:

      Julie, I love it!!!

       

      Gissings Girl--you and your husband are truly wonderful beings!


      Gissing's Girl 
      11/17/05 at 04:47 PM

      What is your location? UK

      Comments:

      Anyone wishing for a copy of "Maverick in London" from the King's Head Theatre would they please e-mail Claudia with their request as my husband is going to get some copies and would be only too pleased to get them a copy and ship it at cost.Claudia will then e-mail me with the amount of copies required. He is hoping to go there this weekend.


      Alfan 
      11/17/05 at 04:45 PM

      What is your location? Canada

      Comments:

      Well guys, im back in cold cold Canada. (drove from Phoenix to Salt Lake City one day and Salt Lake City to Shelby Montana the other--two long days, then home today.) And wow! did i have a lot of reading to catch up on though. I wont comment on alote of the stuff i read because its old now but i did want to say one thing about Snape's character. When the premiere for POA came and Alan was asked about Snape he said " well, you have to wonder why he keeps saving Harry's life" ( maybe not word for word but close). Why is Snape saving and preserving Harry, is it for the Dark Lord like he said in book six during the duel with Harry or is it for the reason we all want to believe, that its because he really is good. We know that Harry is the only one who can destroy Voldemort but what if Voldemort is the only one who can kill Harry. uh, wait, then he wouldnt of told Quirrel to kill Harry in Philosopher Stone(i guess this gets rid of the Harry is a Horcux theory too). But my point is that what if Snape really is bad, how crushed will we all be..........( oh and my 2 cents,,,,Snape is not evil, he is a bastard, but not evil. He will show his true color in book seven and it will be white)


      Moro 
      11/17/05 at 04:45 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Heads up, Ali-Pat!   Julie's solved your acronym problem. 

      Julie 
      11/17/05 at 04:41 PM

      What is your location? Michigan

      Comments:

      Smitten

      Alan

      Devotees

       

      Having

      Especially

      Nice (or Naughty)

      Squeeage

       


      Moro 
      11/17/05 at 04:23 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      CatsPlay declared:

      Quote:
      I took your lyrics request for "Eight Foot Tango" as a personal challenge.


      Well done, you! And very appropriate that our lead singer/electric triangle player should take up the task, if I may say so. Cerebral Hens gonna rock your casbah! Boo-yah!

      Peekabooh: I'm going to see Alice Trilogy in a couple of weeks. I'm worried about why the third row seats I booked were less expensive than the seats further back in the stalls-- I'm hoping someone here knows whether or not the seats will be all right. This is the downstairs theater we're talking about, so I'm assuming it's okay... and yet I'm worried. Because I'm just like that.

      Christina and Thea (and everyone else): No, thank you! I'm thrilled to have found a group that has such insightful and thought-provoking things to say-- and that you're willing to put up with my long-winded, academic responses to them!

      (Cerebral Hens indeed! Very.)


      sue 
      11/17/05 at 04:23 PM

      Comments:

      Quote:
      So, AR SAT AT YOUR FEET for 20 minutes, Sue?

      To quote that awful Michael Winner insurance ad:"Calm Down Dear!!"

      We didn't keep foot contact for 20 mins! Both far too British for that, but I have to say he withdrew first!! and yes he was actually on the floor right in front of my chair!


      CatsPlay 
      11/17/05 at 03:32 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Oh my GOD!  OK, forgive me for going off on a fangirly tangent, but (we are in a drought after all) -- when you made feet contact, did he either of you say 'oops, sorry', and disengage, or what??  So, AR SAT AT YOUR FEET for 20 minutes, Sue?   I mean, are we saying he was inches/feet/directly next to you for this period of time??  Besides feet contact, was there eye contact??  I am impressed that you handled it so gracefully! 

      OK, taking some slow, deep breaths now. 

       

       


      Peekabooh 
      11/17/05 at 03:15 PM

      Comments:

      Catsplay and Moro, this is Sue´s story of playing footsie with the OooA (hope you don´t mind Sue).

       

      sue 8/22/05 at 12:58 PM What is your location? england Comments: You guessed it Claudia!!! Actually my going to the loo propensity actually led to my close encounter with Mr.R at the Collateral Damage thing at the National Theatre. Row, Maritta and I entered the foyer where it was to be held and I said to the girls "Grab a seat over there (at the back by the window) whilst I go to the loo!!" When I came back I was rather mortified to find they had dragged two chairs right next to a table by the stage. I would never have sat there being the shy retiring sort (no, honestly!) but as they were ensconced and they had left the empty seat right next to the table for me I had to sit there. It was then that I realised sitting at the table right next to me was John Sessions and he was joined by Vanessa and Corin Redgrave. I was very British and tried hard not to look but could hear JS doing a Bob Dylan impersonation about something or other. They were joined by Bill Nighy and some other people whose names I can't recall right now. We sat listening to the music then from the corner of my eye I saw Alan walk in over the other side. He joined the others at the table after greeting Bill Nighy with a nice hug, however shortly afterwards he gave his seat up to an older actress (might have been Anna Massey, not sure). He then stood leaning against a pillar about ten foot away until it was his turn. He picked his way to the stage (which was only a platform about 12" up) and did his speech (see Claudia's downloads to hear it). At the end of the speech he came down but rather than tread over people who were sitting on the floor in front of us he found an empty spot and sat on the floor. This empty spot was actually at my feet and we made foot contact!!. There he remained for the rest of the presentation (about 20 mins) giving us an awfuly long time to study the back of his head and hands!! The moral of this story is never mock someone who is always in the loo!! (Sorry, I know most of you have heard that story before, but we are in a drought!!)

       

       

      Moro, you booked third row seats for the Royal Court? For what Play..... what did I miss...????


      Christina 
      11/17/05 at 03:12 PM

      Comments:
      Like Moro, I think I said more than enough already! just one more thing: on "what makes a hero" question - I liked DD`s line about choices. And if the "Snape is a good guy after all" theory is the right one (only time and JKR will tell)then I think it`s a valuable lesson.It shows the power of redemption, the amount of (spiritual) effort it takes to turn around and go the other way. The true difference between what is right and what is easy. I think it`s also an in-depth study on human wakness and the way each deals with it. JKR has truly created a masterpiece and I will say no more. Thank you all for the posibility to discuss these ideas. What a wonderful group you are and I`m very proud of taking part in this! Night and hugs to you all! Take care!
      Thea 
      11/17/05 at 02:59 PM

      Comments:

       

       

      "...I love a tortured bad boy in black.  "

       

      Oh, so do I, Moro, so do I!!



       


      CatsPlay 
      11/17/05 at 02:49 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Moro, FYI, I took your lyrics request for "Eight Foot Tango" as a personal challenge.  However, today I have decided that I need to quit procrastinating on my holiday shopping, so I have been thinking about that.   I am sure it will keep gnawing at the the back of my brain for a few days........


      Moro 
      11/17/05 at 02:43 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Quoth Thea:

      Quote:
      I agree with this to a point, but I also think she is questioning those whom we allow to be "the good guy."... In other words:  Just what makes a hero?  And who get to make those decisions?


      I've said way too much already, of course (being the yappy type), but I think you're right, Thea-- what makes a hero, and also how difficult being a hero is (or, conversely, how easy it can be to fail to be one when you ought to).  In that sense, I think Snape is struggling internally with many of the same kinds of questions that HP fans are.  I'm hopeful that he'll succeed at it in the end, though-- and not only because I love a tortured bad boy in black. 

      I'll shut up about it, now.  Someone recount the footsie story already!  (And I'm still waiting for someone to let me know whether or not I'll be sorry I booked third row seats at the Royal Court.)




      Thea 
      11/17/05 at 02:40 PM

      What is your location? where kids are slurping milk...

      Comments:

      Oh, and I definitely believe Sue may have hit the nail on the proverbial head when she points out JKR may have just grabbed the chance to meet the great one!  After all, Ali-Pat's site provides ample evidence that JKR is an AR fan!


      Claudia 
      11/17/05 at 02:32 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      *snort*  A guy I work with who knows about my Rickmania just came into my office with the "Things to Do" section of our local paper.  Of couse there's a lot of hype about the new Potter film and it has a picture of Hermione and Harry.  The co-worker sits down and shows me the paper and says "They're not children any more are they?  I see Hermione has a little cleavage now and Harry looks as confused as any teenaged boy."  I told him all the "kids" get dates this time. LOL

       


      Christina 
      11/17/05 at 02:28 PM

      Comments:
      It was Tim Roth who dropped out.
      Thea 
      11/17/05 at 02:22 PM

      What is your location? place where too many kids are giggling...

      Comments:

      I'm jumping in late on this AR/Snape/JK Rowling discussion (darn, I hate when that happens ), but just a few thoughts/tidbits:

       

      *Maybe spoiler*  In light of Book 6 it makes perfect sense to me that the one actor JKR would speak to would be whomever played Snape (BTW, somewhere I read that AR came to the part after another actor had to bow out.  Don't remember actor's name, sorry).  That's the one person who needs to be told.  I have to agree with Moro when she wrote:

       

        "It's possible that AR didn't actually know any better than the rest of us that Snape would do what he did...but it's possible that he does understand better than we do why he did." 

       

      Knowing the "arc" of the character in this case would greatly influence the portrayal.

       

      Moro also writes:  "As to the question of whether Snape is really that important-- I believe he is. In fact, I think Snape's journey is at the crux of what JKR's exploring about the nature of evil and human beings' susceptibility to it.

       

      I agree with this to a point, but I also think she is questioning those whom we allow to be "the good guy."  All along I've thought she was asking "Can the greasy-haired, socially-inept misfit still have the same ultimate sense of honor that the wise, elderly headmaster and the popular boy-wonder have?  In other words:  Just what makes a hero?  And who get to make those decisions?  (Oh, Dee, I know, I know...way over analyzing...we're cursed...)  Anyway, loved reading the discussion!

       

       



      CatsPlay 
      11/17/05 at 02:19 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Sue, don't forget about the foot story, when you have a chance...!    Don't leave out any details!    

       

       


      Christina 
      11/17/05 at 02:18 PM

      Comments:
      I`m such a stupid a*s! that was me earlier, Hikity! I took over your personality! beware! Muhahahahaha!
      Hikity 
      11/17/05 at 02:14 PM

      Comments:
      Hikity, a huge "PLEASE" down your way! I missed that "trial" and always wanted to read it. I`ve just searched the HPANA site, where I know it took place and didn`t find the actual file. All I found was the evidence gathering. Could you please email me and send the file as an attachement or if a link is still valid, could you post it? Please!!!! Thank you so much!
      Moro 
      11/17/05 at 02:10 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Dee warned:

      Quote:
      But, you'd better clarify that you're "just kidding" or the AR police may hunt you down!


      Like, I could mention that while I'm possessive, I'm also a flaccid weakling with no martial arts training. And I think that girl is bigger than me. And she looks like she's wearing pretty spiky heels, there. Ouchy!

      But I'd still have to challenge her.

      The Snape-heroics scene in the film is one of my favorites, and I think it true to the character; it kind of goes back to that idea of his past sticking to him. Maybe it's better to say that the past haunts him-- I can't remember if it's in GOF or Pheonix that he tells Harry there's no such thing as second chances, regardless of what Dumbledore may think. That's a very telling line; I take it to mean that on some unconscious level, he's talking about himself.

      Yet, his behavior is, routinely and in small ways, contrary to that statement: he keeps Harry from falling off his broom when Quirrel's trying to kill him; he makes sure that Lupin takes his potion, he takes Harry's message about Sirius possibly being kidnapped to the Order, and goes looking for Harry in the forest after they realize Harry's been tricked; he heals Dumbledore's and Draco Malfoy's wounds; he sees to it that the Death Eaters don't kill anyone else (including Harry) when they all flee at the end of HBP. As Lupin says, it would have been easy for Snape to sabotage the potion-- by extension, it would have been easy for Snape to do a lot of things. But he didn't.

      I'm not sure it's simply because he was just biding his time. I think in a way he can't help it. He's awfully close in Dumbledore's confidence, after all, and Dumbledore has a way of getting into one's head, I think, if not one's heart. JKR has mentioned that Dumbledore has this blind trust in people's essential goodness; he believes Snape to be essentially good and I get a feeling that behind the scenes he's been trying to encourage the tendency. That might partly explain why he trusts Snape at all. I'm a little disappointed that JKR has never revealed more about their relationship in the books-- there's a lot going on between the two of them which we never get to see.

      Isn't this fun? I love a good analysis.







      Hikity 
      11/17/05 at 02:04 PM

      Comments:

      Sue, I had the same thought but didn't dare to post it, grins.

       

      Very good ideas, ladies, I agree totally with you. I wondered myself about that added scene. But there are some changes in the films, e.g. the wonderful scene in book 2, when Harry and Ron arrived late and looked through the keyhole with Snape behind them never occurred (such a pity).

       

      POSSIBLE SPOILER

       

      Then, I saw a GoF clip on MTV on Tuesday. Harry was flying over Hogwarts (Triwizard Games), the dragon following him, he loses his broom and hangs on a roof (????) - this stuff does not happen in the book either if I remember correctly.

       

      P.S. There is this great lawsuit "people vs Snape" if you remember, I am finally going to read it during the weekend (copied it as a wordfile) - to learn some enlightening facts...

       

      Hubby is on his way home, therefore I wish you a wonderful evening, not-to-busy Friday (tgif Claudia!!!)

      Cheers

      A sad cerebral celebrity hen with twinkling eyes


      Christina 
      11/17/05 at 02:04 PM

      Comments:
      Sue, you`re too much! *laughing my brain off*
      oh, and re: the "closet Rickmaniac" thingy - brilliant, I thought of that myself but didn`t exactly know how to put in into the appropriate words!
      CatsPlay 
      11/17/05 at 01:55 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Sue, yes, and I assume you have all seen the "evidence" that has been floating around, documenting JKR's AR fascination (HP character names from AR movies, etc., etc).


      sue 
      11/17/05 at 01:49 PM

      Comments:

       I done it again!!


      sue 
      11/17/05 at 01:47 PM

      Comments:

      Of course there is another simpler explanation to all this "What did JKR tell AR" stuff. Let's face it the woman is a closet Rickmaniac and had to find some way to have some quality chat time in the trailer so what does she do? Yep, engage in a nice long conversation about Snape and his motivation. Come on girls we'd have all done it given the chance!

       

      Lex, thanks for your kind offer of the book. I do have the Diaries already but I just thought having the script andhaving a signed edition and helping a charity would be a nice idea if it doesn't get too high. Thanks anyway for your generosity.


      Laura 
      11/17/05 at 01:42 PM

      What is your location? Italy

      Comments:

      Christina 
      11/17/05 at 01:35 PM

      Comments:
      Reedpipe - you stole the words right out of my mouth!
      Christina 
      11/17/05 at 01:34 PM

      Comments:
      I`ve just checked again. He was uncoscions alright. I know that interview you are talking about and I can say that when I read it, I was intrigued that that scene wasn`t there. Maybe they forgot, I don`t know...
      CatsPlay 
      11/17/05 at 01:32 PM

      Comments:

      Hmmmm, then that IS interesting.  I can't wait for HP6 (movie) and HP7!


      Reedpipe 
      11/17/05 at 01:27 PM

      What is your location? CT

      Comments:
      Yup, Snape protecting the kids from Lupin is definitely NOT in the book. I've always thought that this was the scene JKR was referring to when she talked about seeing something in the movie Cuaron had put in that unwittingly foreshadowed things that happen in the last two books.
      CatsPlay 
      11/17/05 at 01:23 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Christina,

       

      Forgive my inability to remember details, but are you sure?  The only reason I ask is that in a number of interviews re: GOF, it has said that the Snape bonking the kids in the head scene is the FIRST thing that has ever been added to a movie that never occured in the books.   Like I said, I have the world's worst memory so I have no recollection if the Snape protecting/werewolf scene happened or not.


      Christina 
      11/17/05 at 01:20 PM

      Comments:
      Hikity, I`m with you on that, but I`d like to add something I always found suspicious (and yes, I know this discussion is best served in the HP spoilers page but after starting it here I can`t go one somewhere else). In PoA, the movie, there is this rather famous scene where Snape protects the trio from Lupin when becoming a werewolf. I found that most shocking because it does NOT happen in the books. He was suppose to be unconscious at the time! For me it was a total surprise when I saw him emerging from the tunnel and stepping in front of Harry, Ron and Hermione. And I don`t think the screenwriter would have wrote that by himself without asking for JKR`s permission. And if she allowed it...this is very confusing compared to the events in HBP.
      Ok, I`m stoping now, just wanted to know if anyone found that worth of giving it a thought.
      Dee 
      11/17/05 at 01:08 PM

      Comments:

      Moro -

      Quote:
      She's some girl on a twilit stroll with AR; as such, she's automatically my mortal enemy. If I knew any more about her, I'd have to challenge her to hand-to-hand combat.

      My...possessive, aren't we? *snort* You're such a hoot! But, you'd better clarify that you're "just kidding" or the AR police may hunt you down!

       

      Snape discussion: Did JKR specifically want AR for the role? Perhaps he was concerned the role would be too small/unimportant for such a long term commitment, so she had to tell him the upcoming details to convince him to take the part? A "fantasy" role would be an unusual choice for him, unless he really saw something worthwhile in it. Just speculating.


      Hikity 
      11/17/05 at 01:03 PM

      Comments:

      Dee, thankyou for making me laugh so often Sign I Love You and for the invitation (and you know you can come anytime . What does "Hossier" mean??

       

      Just a few ideas to throw into the discussion, Moro and Christina,I think JKR had to talk to someone in any case to make sure that there is a "link" between the production of the films and her books, i.e. the "red thread" of her books. But only to ONE person as she wants strictest confidence. As soon as two or more people are involved secrets are no more secrets.

       

      From all the impressing character features belonging to the OooA (about which I've read so far) I dare say JKR chose him first and foremost because of his integrity,reliability and good influence on the staff and the director


      CatsPlay 
      11/17/05 at 01:02 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      EGADS!  Someone please tell this footsie tale, ASAP!!

       

      Question, Moro's comments about  Snape/AR/JKR make me ask something I have been thinking about......somewhere in one or more interviews that I've read/watched/viewed, AR summarized his approach to acting, saying that he always asked 3 simple questions....there were something like, "Who is this person, what is their motivation, and what do they want?".

       

      Can someone point me to the exact text of this, or remind me of in which video interview he said this in?

       

      Thanks


      Moro 
      11/17/05 at 12:56 PM

      What is your location? Not working, that's for sure.

      Comments:
      CatsPlay said:

      Quote:
      OK, I missed the whole "footsie" thing.    May I request details on this, please....!?


      Sue made foot contact with AR at a benefit performance!  I love this story!  Somebody tell it again!  I can't remember the whole thing.

      Sue and AR sittin' in a tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g... through their toes, anyway.   Woohoo! 


      Moro 
      11/17/05 at 12:50 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Dee said:

      Quote:
      It's not "important" to know who she is. At least, it's not any more important than choosing the right name for AR's clucking hens, discussing his arms in a t-shirt, or analyzing JKR's writing style.


      Though, for the record, I think I'm in the "don't tell me" camp on this. She's some girl on a twilit stroll with AR; as such, she's automatically my mortal enemy. If I knew any more about her, I'd have to challenge her to hand-to-hand combat. Hiiiiiiiiii-YAA!

      Christina - I see what you're saying. I think I read somewhere that it was AR who grilled her on the subject, rather than that JKR approached him. I suppose she felt she had a good reason to give him answers, and I suspect it has to do with what I said before-- she withholds too much important information to begin with. The is-he-good-or-evil question is always up in the air, and I imagine that AR's not satisfied to play him as simply one or the other. The thing about Snape is that (and it was AR who said it in some interview somewhere) his past sticks to him. He's always carrying it with him and (I feel) seeing everything through a kind of "fog" of that past; it's what makes him who he is. So if I'm to speculate, I think the "answers" JK Rowling gave AR are likely to have more to do with why Snape makes the decisions he does rather than with what would happen. It's possible that AR didn't actually know any better than the rest of us that Snape would do what he did (she said, cleverly avoiding spoilers), but it's possible that he does understand better than we do why he did.

      Why not talk to Dan Radcliffe or Michael Gambon in the same way, then? I would guess it's because 1) she's protective of the story and doesn't want to tell too many people and 2) what happens to Harry and Dumbledore in HBP doesn't have much bearing on who they are, or why they do what they do, in GOF. Those characters are very different people in GOF; they don't know what's going to happen in two years' time. I think there's something to be said in such a case for letting the actors work out what's happening in the moment for themselves, without too much extraneous information to distract them.

      As to the question of whether Snape is really that important-- I believe he is. In fact, I think Snape's journey is at the crux of what JKR's exploring about the nature of evil and human beings' susceptibility to it. I also think the lack of clarity regarding how Snape's story is supposed to reflect that conflict is an unfortunate weakness in the books; otherwise, I've found a lot to admire about them.




      Lex 
      11/17/05 at 12:18 PM

      Comments:
      Quote:
      and a watch on the Emma T book...



      SUE, you can have mine if you want.
      For free.

      By interest get in touch with me via: kleina@tiscali.co.uk

      CatsPlay 
      11/17/05 at 11:55 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      OK, I missed the whole "footsie" thing.    May I request details on this, please....!?


      Christina 
      11/17/05 at 11:55 AM

      Comments:
      Moro - Oh I love these discussions! And I had no ideea you were a writer! You have to tell us more! I didn`t have the time to develop my idea. It`s not actually an idea, more like something I would say to myself. The thing is this. I am a true HP fanatic, of course not in that "teen" way. I simply love the books and if I come across anything JKR said (HP related) I must read. Over the years I`ve noticed how reserved she is about important facts or events that are about to happen. But it`s just that, by far, the "snape" subject is the one that she`s keeps constantly avoiding. And you have to admit, it seems pretty logical that she would talk to Dan about what`s going to happen later on. It doesn`t matter that his character is perfectly shaped in the books. How come she didn`t talk to Richard Harris or Michael Gambon about DD and what`s going to happen to him? There are many interesting characters in the books that need a closer look, you`re right, but as someone pointed out before, this book IS about this boy wizard and every character`s related to him and his destiny. I`ve spent some time last night on a special Forum on Mugglenet where they discuss in depth every chapter in HBP. And mostly, if not ALL, is Snape-related. They discuss very interesting matters, they really look into any detail.I have found "fishy" the fact that he appears as such an important character to JKR that she HAS to tell him whatever she told him. I mean, we all knew there`s something more to him, but HOW important can he be? it just felt strange to me that JKR decided to tell AR the truth about his character (and I have no doubt he knows how it will all end as well) and not to somebody else. And I know AR was deeply concerned about the background and motivation of all the characters he has played so far,but it`s my belief that other actors have tried to dig up more and speak to JKR about it and yet no one succeded. The "fishy" thing was just the wheels of a incurable HP fan turning in my head!
      Sorry for the long post!
      Claudia 
      11/17/05 at 11:46 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Thanks Sue although I've had an account for ages, I've only used it once for a "Buy Now" item so I don't have a clue as to how to bid.  I had a friend tell me once that its best to wait until closer to the end of the auction before bidding on it.  I'm afraid that BP CD is going to get pretty high.  

       

      Good luck on the Diaries!  An autograph edition really is a great keepsake. And maybe you could get AR to autograph one of his pictures in it the next time you feel like trying another game of "footsie" with him!  LOL 

       

       


      Claudia 
      11/17/05 at 11:40 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Leanne, votes are getting through so I can't find any problem right now.  Do you use AOL? 

       


      sue 
      11/17/05 at 11:40 AM

      Comments:
      Claudia, I have signed up for ebay and put a watch on the Emma T book and the Bill P cd. There's a week to go yet so I won't bid yet just watch and wait!!LOL
      Dee 
      11/17/05 at 11:36 AM

      Comments:

      Emily - It's not "important" to know who she is. At least, it's not any more important than choosing the right name for AR's clucking hens, discussing his arms in a t-shirt, or analyzing JKR's writing style. It's all just for fun!


      Claudia 
      11/17/05 at 11:12 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Ohhh its not important, Em.  Just curious, that's all. 

       

       


      Emily 
      11/17/05 at 11:04 AM

      Comments:

      I don't see the Sonya Walger resemblence. The girl in the picture is too young. She looks no older than 18.  And the smile is not right. 

       

      Why is it important to know who she is anyway?


      Leanne 
      11/17/05 at 10:58 AM

      What is your location? Glasgow- yes you can see that on the map Moro showed us!

      Comments:

      On JKR , I have heard her say on many occasions that the books are one thing (hers) and the movies something seperate ie not hers so she has to give free reigns to those who are making it, which I completely agree with although yes, there are certain parts of the books that I wish were in the films, but its not up to me.

       

      Claudia- I cant seem to be able to vote! I click on the vote button and nothing happens

       

       

      Katie Morag (ebay auction) was my childhood book that was read to me most nights before i went to bed, I couldnt believe it when I saw it there!!

      Anyone want to buy me it???

      Most of the things on the auction are from british TV shows and such, or from british celebrities so if you come across anyone you dont recognise, give me a yell and I shall let you know!!

       

      Im going to see HP tonight at 12.05!! am I obsessed??

       

      sorry for teh long post

      Leanne

      -x-


      Moro 
      11/17/05 at 10:55 AM

      What is your location? Huddling under a blanket. Brrr! It's freezing here!

      Comments:
      Dee - Thank you. Unfortunately, no, apart from the vague connection with going to see Juliet Stevenson, my agenda's not AR specific. I'm planning to spend some time hanging around Camden; I'm working on a novel right now that's partly set there, so I'm going to go scope it out, because my descriptions of it so far are probably wildly inaccurate. I've never actually been there. Apart from that, the nearest I'll get, if there's time, is a visit to Peterborough Cathedral. It's a beautiful place and I try to make a stop there whenever we go to see hubby's relatives; we'll be up there both weekends, so hopefully I'll get a chance to have a wander through.

      Juliet 
      11/17/05 at 10:43 AM

      What is your location? UK

      Comments:

      Someone somewhere at the Daily Telegraph has an AR fixation, stuff about "Perfume" is ALWAYS appearing, here is the latest from 14th Nov:

      Sneak preview: Perfume, Rebecca and Narnia
      (Filed: 14/11/2005)

      The insider guide to forthcoming attractions, by Nicola Christie

      • Filming has wrapped on Tom Tykwer's eagerly anticipated movie adaptation of Patrick Susskind's bestseller Perfume.

      Although it boasts performances from celebrated heavyweights Dustin Hoffman and Alan Rickman, the star is British stage wunderkind Ben Whishaw. He plays Grenouille, the man hell-bent on creating scents so irresistible that they'll enable him to bend mankind to his every whim.

      Whishaw says that coming up with the right look for the character was a nightmare. "In the book, Susskind can never quite make up his mind. Sometimes Grenouille is hideously ugly with a hunched back, then at other times he's quite ordinary, and sometimes he's not there at all, invisible. So we had to try to find a balance."


      Moro 
      11/17/05 at 10:41 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Christina - I'm confused; what seems fishy? From what I've read in various interviews with her, it sounds like JKR's happy with the movies and trusts the filmmakers, and is content to serve in a more advisory capacity-- that is, answering what questions they have but otherwise leaving them alone in the confidence that they'll do the job properly.

      I'm not too surprised by the idea that she hasn't had the kind of involved conversation with Dan about his role that she's had with AR, either. Harry's the most fully developed character on the page-- she doesn't keep anything about him from the reader. Snape's a different story, however: he's an engaging, intriguing character, but she actually reveals very little about him. I suspect that at some point AR found the conversation necessary to finding an interpretation of Snape that aligned with her vision of him.

      I find the way that JKR withholds important plot and character information in the books a bit irritating, frankly. As a reader, I don't mind a little mystery, but I don't like to be teased; her tendency to drop some little crumbs but not others in order to keep readers "hooked" isn't just too easy in terms of effective storytelling, but is also the reason there's all endless speculation about Snape and the real "truth" of him. To my mind, it all rather detracts from the greater truths about human nature she's trying to drive at in her work. Fans of the books end up simply gossiping about her characters the same way that people used to gossip about Friends; no one's really thinking about what she's trying to show us, no one's really taking away anything valuable. I suppose that one could argue that it's just a story, and who cares so long as it's entertaining; I think that JKR would be disappointed with that kind of attitude toward her work, though.

      That said, I think part of the trouble is that throughout the books we're so locked into Harry's point of view; that makes it hard to reveal important information about the other characters that readers need. I really liked her decision to step away from that in the second chapter of HBP to give us a different narrative perspective on Snape; it revealed important information and forehadowed events to come in a satisfying way, and still left room for JKR to surprise us. I wish she'd do more of that kind of thing. Give us a Hermione chapter! A McGonnagal chapter! Let some of the other characters breathe.

      Everybody asleep yet? Crikey, what a windbag. I'll stop now.

      Dee 
      11/17/05 at 10:30 AM

      Comments:

      Hikity - Honey, believe me...you don't want to come to Indiana. But, if hell ever freezes over and you find yourself stranded in the Hoosier state, you can stay in our guest room!

       

      Alba - Hysterical animation! I love AR's laughter in the background! Does anyone know what it's from?

       

      Sue (who suggested a longer look at it) -- Huh? Oh...*SNORT*

       

      Moro - I'm trying not to be green with envy about your trip and really do hope you have a wonderful time! Will you have any time for the AR Scenic Tour: the famous bakery, organic food grocery, department store...?

       

      Claudia - Sonya Walger. It does look like her smile -- except the girl with AR looks a bit younger? As our fearless leader, you certainly work hard on your research!

       

       


      Bluebeatbabe 
      11/17/05 at 10:15 AM

      Comments:
      Claudia,
      I will check out the Bill Paterson item for you but I'm unlikely to be on the computer now until next Monday- our ISP is in the process of change at home to Broadband so until the end of the month we have no service set up soI have to rely omn my work computer but I won't forget ! Promise.
      Christina 
      11/17/05 at 09:55 AM

      Comments:
      Ali-Pat - Sorry, do you mean the "replayed it for about 800 times" scene in GQ? Baby! You will never walk alone !I shall stand by you, sister arm-addict!

      Christina 
      11/17/05 at 09:50 AM

      Comments:
      There`s this interview with David Heyman on http://comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=12020 for who`s interested. It doesn`t reveal much, just the regular. But again it`s that refference os JKR talking to AR about his character. Other than that, she only spoke very briefly with the screenwriters about aproaching the fifth film. This is starting to trouble me. I mean, not speaking to Daniel Radcliffe! Harry`s the most important character in the series! And yet she spoke with Alan. I like her!
      I know Snape really came out of the shadow in the sixth book, but can he be THAT important to the plot? This is fishy!
      sue 
      11/17/05 at 09:45 AM

      Comments:

      Quote:
      Frighteningly, smiley, bubbling GMTV presenter Lorraine Kelly has donated her purple velvet pants.

       

      Even more frighteningly there are already 4 bids to the tune of £17!!!

      I am tempted by the signed Emma Thompson script and S&S diaries though. I used to be registered on ebay years back and bought one item I think but can't remember my pasword now so better choose another name. What put me off with ebay was when they wanted a credit card number off you even if you are selling!! Still if it's good enough for Cherie it must be good enough for me!!


      Claudia 
      11/17/05 at 09:40 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Ohhhh yes, Bluebeatbabe!  I am very interested in the Bill Paterson item.  But I'm afraid the bid price is getting on up there for my wallet.  I know £19.95 doesn't sound like much but when you convert that to "New World" money...its pretty expensive. 

       


      Moro 
      11/17/05 at 09:39 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Quote:
      Moro... well done ... you beat me to it !


      It's only an indication of my almost complete lack of discipline, Bluebeatbabe. I spend way too much time messing around on the web when I should be writing. Sometimes I think I should give up this freelance racket and get a real job.

      "Not my grail of tea..." Heh.



      Claudia 
      11/17/05 at 09:37 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Ali-Pat, I'm OK with the secret handshake as long as we don't have to flap our elbows!  LOL

       

      Dee, I think there may be an identification of the woman in the picture you asked about.  A friend mailed me suggesting it was Sonya Walger who plays the naughty nun in TSfJG.  I had my doubts at first but as my friend said the timing of the picture coincides with the filming of Gissing so I had a looksie around at some of SW's other images and found one where the smile is almost undeniably the lady in that picture.  Of course this isn't confirmed so its entirely speculation.  Maybe we can get some feedback from others on what they think. 

       

        

       

      I just thought that Sonya was a lot taller than what she appears there next to AR. But maybe in the film she was wearing heels when she was close to AR in the film.  I'll need to do some more "research" on this.  *grin*

       

       


      Bluebeatbbabe 
      11/17/05 at 09:34 AM

      Comments:
      Claudia,
      Are you interested in the Bill Paterson item?
      I know what's on it... because he donated one for the CF Unit for our annual Ball last year. It's narrated by Bill and it one of the personal copies he had made up for his own use although I think Radio Scotland intended bringing it out on CD at some time?
      I may have a tape of it, I'll check at home.


      Ali-Pat 
      11/17/05 at 09:10 AM

      What is your location? thinking of swearing off omelettes

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://home.earthlink.net/~sa.pe/APLhome.html

      Comments:

      CatsPlay and all other fans of the Strong Manly ARm--I hear you on that!  I have lost count of the times I have replayed the scene in Galaxy Quest where Alexander is on the phone in that scrumptious tee shirt. 

       

      Capsule book comments:

       

      The Da Vinci Code  Not my grail of tea--can't imagine why it is so popular.  (Apologies to the DVC fans out there, but I speak as someone who has studied Leonardo in some depth).

       

      The Cookie Sutra  Is it as funny as Where Did I Come From?

       

      ...Cerebral Hens....   Very funny and appropriate!  But somehow I am more fond of being a Sad Hen.  Has a kind of Marvin ring to it.  I have worked out a secret handshake, however!  How bout this--tuck your thumbs into your armpits to create that "wing" effect and gently tap your fellow hen's elbow with your elbow.  Sound effects are optional. 

       


      Claudia 
      11/17/05 at 09:06 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Oh shoot! Why did I have to look at that auction so closely???? Bill Paterson has a CD of stories he's written and narrates! 

       

       how can I do this...I know there has to be a way! 

       


      Claudia 
      11/17/05 at 09:02 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Thanks for the eBay info Moro and Bluebeatbabe.  Helen Mirren's handkerchief is a cute idea for an HM fan collector. 

       


      Claudia 
      11/17/05 at 09:00 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      £10 of that price goes directly to The Kings Head, right Chalebh?

       


      Laura 
      11/17/05 at 08:58 AM

      What is your location? Italy

      Comments:
      thank you Chalebh
      Chalebh 
      11/17/05 at 08:55 AM

      Comments:

      @Laura: The price is 20 pounds.

       

       


      BLUEBEATBABE 
      11/17/05 at 08:54 AM

      What is your location? sHEFFIELD- UK

      Comments:
      Claudia,

      Ebay Charity Items for 'Pooltogether' are up but Alan's donation is n't up yet, however Emma Thompson has donated a Jane Austen book for which there are bids in ! Watch this space!.

      Moro... well done ... you beat me to it !
      Moro 
      11/17/05 at 08:49 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Claudia - I found a list of eBay items for the Mull pool charity auction, but AR's picture isn't on the list-- at least, not yet. Items can be viewed here.

      Frighteningly, smiley, bubbling GMTV presenter Lorraine Kelly has donated her purple velvet pants.

      Moro 
      11/17/05 at 08:26 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Et voila.  Mull is off the west coast of Scotland, a bit northwest of Glasgow.

      Laura 
      11/17/05 at 08:19 AM

      Comments:

      oh, Christina :-/

      it'll be a big work


      Laura 
      11/17/05 at 08:15 AM

      Comments:

      Maverick in London:

       how much was the cost?

      anyone in London would be available to get the copies for people outside the UK and send to them, being of course 100% re-paid for expenses and shipping?

      I know there's need of reciprocal trust, either for who's sending the money, either for who's buying a not-needed-copy and sending it.

      it's just an idea, sorry if it is silly


      Claudia 
      11/17/05 at 08:14 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      AR has donated an autograph picture to help raise funds for a community swimming pool on the island of Mull (I'm still trying to fiugre out where this is).  The auction is on eBay. Can any one of you master eBayers find the auction for us? 

       

       


      Christina 
      11/17/05 at 08:01 AM

      Comments:
      Moro, I`d love to help but it takes time and unfortunately I just....flooded the bathroom! *runs to mop it before my downstair`s neighboor comes with axe and torches* But I`m sure someone here will come up with something eventually!have a nice day all!
      Claudia 
      11/17/05 at 07:51 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Thanks for the head's up, Satai!  That one completely slipped by me.  The board and poll have been corrected. 

       

      The dancing Albus gif is really great!  It does look like he's discovered the new CD...and he likes it.  Looks like Snape's warming up to it too! 

       

      Good luck on your trip to London, Moro.  I'm sure we have several here that will be glad to help you.  Also, don't forget a visit to The Kings Head for a copy of Maverick in London.  Poor me...I'm still trying to get an answer from Dragonfly but I "ain't" giving up!  LOL

       

        


      Moro 
      11/17/05 at 07:29 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Ha! Cute find, Alba. He's obviously picked up the new Cerebral Hens CD. Go, Albus! Dance, monkey boy!

      Right: help me out, here. Hubby and myself are heading off to London a week from Saturday (yay!), and I'll be going to see Alice Trilogy while we're there (yay yay yay!! ). Some of you have been to the Royal Court before, so perhaps you can fill me in-- what's the downstairs theater like? Specifically, I'm a little worried because I booked seats in the third row, right down front in the stalls; I figured they couldn't be bad, because it's a smaller, more intimate space (isn't it? ), and I like to be close enough to see what the actors' faces are doing. I did wonder why my seats were cheaper than those behind us, though. Am I going to be sorry?

      Now, where are those lyrics to "Eight Foot Tango"? Girls, we're never going to survive in this business if we don't start crankin' out the tunes. Surely someone around here is a poet.



      Alba 
      11/17/05 at 06:20 AM

      Comments:
      LOL sue...I hadn't made it that far yet!
      sue 
      11/17/05 at 06:07 AM

      Comments:

      Actually the longer you look at that the ruder it gets but hey, maybe that's just me!!!......


      sue 
      11/17/05 at 06:05 AM

      Comments:

      To post it here is very simple, just right click on the actual gif, copy then simple paste it in the comment box and hey presto there it is!


      Alba 
      11/17/05 at 05:15 AM

      Comments:
      This gif is cute...hope you haven't seen it. Here's the link. I have no idea how to post the actual gif.

      http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y236/kira_baka/43c2f8a0.gif
      Hikity 
      11/17/05 at 04:33 AM

      Comments:

      Satei, that sounds a bit exhausting...I am going to a cinema in Düsseldorf, where they offer GoF OV and most probably 20 to 30 people will be there (I arrive 5 minutes before the start).

       

      Yeah, Moro, after Claudia mixed up the name of your Rockband several times, , maybe we should change it from Cerebral to Celebrity Hens....

       

      Dee and Peekabooh, this get-together in the middle of nowhere (=Indiana instead of London??) with the option of getting a glimpse of a cover of a secret DVD becomes more and more sapid to me - I always wanted to see Indiana anyway...


      Satai Delenn 
      11/17/05 at 03:33 AM

      Comments:

      Well, tonight's the night!!!!!! I'm going to the midnight showing of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire!!!!!!!!

       

      I'm going to sit in my car (it's SNOWING here! DAMMIT!!!!!) for 2 and a half hours, and then purchase my ticket and then I get the privilege of sitting around for about 6 1/2 - 7 hours before the movie starts.......

       

      But that's ok. That's what I did last year for Prisoner of Azkaban. lol

       

       

       

       

      Oh, and Claudia, I thought there was only one entry allowed per person........

       

      "46 - GolfWizard
      47 - GolfWizard
      "

       

      Why does this person have two?


      Claudia 
      11/16/05 at 11:59 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Entries in the caption contest has come to a close.  There's some really funny entries so head on over and vote for you favorite caption.  Voting will go through noon Saturday US/Canadian Eastern time. 

       

      Happy voting!!!

       

       

       


      emtee 
      11/16/05 at 11:01 PM

      What is your location? US

      Comments:

      Quote:

      emtee - TSFGG!!!!!!?? Do we know someone with a copy who might come to a Mid-America meeting? Oh course, we know it would be wrong, wrong, wrong to show the film...but I've heard that the front cover of the video is fabulous and would love to see it.

       

      Yes, a glimpse of that fabulous front cover would be worth a flight/drive . . .  

       

      Moro - you continue to crack me up! 

       


      Dee 
      11/16/05 at 09:54 PM

      Comments:

      emtee - TSFGG!!!!!!?? Do we know someone with a copy who might come to a Mid-America meeting? Oh course, we know it would be wrong, wrong, wrong to show the film...but I've heard that the front cover of the video is fabulous and would love to see it.

       

      CatsPlay - Yeah...we had high hopes the nightshirt scene would be in the movie, but it's not to be. Sigh...


      Moro 
      11/16/05 at 09:45 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Claudia exclaimed:

      Quote:
      Oops *slaps forehead* how could I forget Moro!!!! I'm sorry, Moro! You did come up with "Celebral Hens"!


      Bah, don't worry. I'm content with spreadin' the sunshine. The random, goofy thoughts come to me; I set them free. Fly, little idea! Fly!
      I'm more disappointed that no one's written the lyrics for "Eight Foot Tango" yet. I was looking forward to that.


      CatsPlay 
      11/16/05 at 09:24 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Ignore my post from earlier today, Nobel Son is still filming.   Extras post for males with SUVS to play cops, filming in downtown LA tomorrow.


      Claudia 
      11/16/05 at 08:08 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Well crap!  I guess yall can tell I've had my head in a hundred different places today!  Sorry, it was Moro that posted the Netflix article and not Dee.  Geezzz, I need to slow down and read a bit closer. 

       

       


      emtee 
      11/16/05 at 07:08 PM

      What is your location? US

      Comments:

      Quote:

      emtee, thanks to Leanne pointing it out...The Rules actually say they can't even play the film because it would mean the DVD would have to be imported into an electronic device!  *snort*

      Claudia - I'd forgotten, that!  Hmm!  Grounds for a loophole, anyone?  Ah, if only . . .

       

      emtee - who continues to live in hope of finding the elusive John Gissing!


      Claudia 
      11/16/05 at 06:50 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Oops *slaps forehead* how could I forget Moro!!!!  I'm sorry, Moro!  You did come up with "Celebral Hens"! 

       

      Oh and the CD cover had me laughing in the aisle at work, CatsPlay! 

       

      emtee, thanks to Leanne pointing it out...The Rules actually say they can't even play the film because it would mean the DVD would have to be imported into an electronic device!  *snort*

       

       

       

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/16/05 at 06:41 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      In my last minute GOF re-reading, I am just at the scene where Snape is in his grey nightshirt, etc.  I can't believe that whole storyline is not in the movie.  BLAH!


      emtee 
      11/16/05 at 06:34 PM

      What is your location? US

      Comments:

      Quote:

      1) CatsPlay has me wondering if we might like to have a Mid-America gathering sometime. We've got fans here from PA, OH, IN, MO, MI and more. Nothing elaborate - maybe an overnight movie marathon in a central location - with lots of chocolate and toasts to teh man! Goodness knows it may be the closest some of us poor country folk get to AR. Just an idea...

       

      It's a fabulous idea in and of itself, but if one of the fortunate few who received a copy of TSFGG brought it along, too, well . . .

       

      Oh, hang on.  They're not supposed to show it to anyone, are they?  *urgh*

       

      Still - a lovely idea!

       

      emtee - who quietly lurks but would bring divinely sinful chocolate as her offering!


      sue 
      11/16/05 at 06:33 PM

      Comments:

      The signed Love Actually script in the BBC Children in Need auction is currently standing at £3800!!


      sue 
      11/16/05 at 06:30 PM

      Comments:
      Thanks for the 'splanation Claudia!!
      CatsPlay 
      11/16/05 at 06:29 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Claudia,

       

      Don't forget MORO re: Cerebral Hens.  In fact, I think it was her idea, wasn't it??!


      Leanne 
      11/16/05 at 06:15 PM

      Comments:

      Hey all, lots of fantastic interviews, I agree with Dan Radcliffe, I think there is something more to Snape and Lily's relationship!

      believe me, i roleplay on a HP site and the things Lilly and Snape get up to.....

       

      Quote:

      Leanne - Glad you liked! I tried to email you, but it came back undeliverable (it might have been the storms). Try not to drool on your keyboard too much!

       

       

      Dee- I feel the drroling may have temporarily stoped your email

       

      Im well up for meeting sometime next year, Alans Birthday is the day before mine!!! YAY!!

       

      take care

      Leanne

      -x-


      Claudia 
      11/16/05 at 06:14 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Sue, there was a post on IMDb--Nobel Son in which "schmuppy" makes some hilarious remarks about AR fans.  Calling us "sad hens" and suggesting to another poster to make up something silly and  "then watch gleefully while they screech and wail and eat their own heads".  

       

      Ali-Pat picked up on this and got the ball rolling because she wants to use the reference in a list or figure out an acronym or something for her site. And shhhhh...keep an eye out for it because her beginning ideas sound fantastic!   

       

      CatsPlay, Dee, and I believe Hickity have rolled the ball into what is now known as "Celebral Hens" a new rock group!  LOL 

       

      Funny and witty people we have here, that's for sure!   

       

      Dee, thanks for the Netflix article.  I received a notice from Netflix about this a couple months ago.  When I signed up with Netflix, my only requirement as far as how many DVDs I would have to get to justify the money was that I at least get three a week and so far, I've not had a problem at all.  And to be honest with you, I don't think I could watch more than three a week so I haven't had the inclination to test their "unlimited" number of DVDs per month.  As far as I'm concerned, as long as I get three a week...they are fulfilling MY limit. 

       

      Netflix gives me the opportunity to see a lot of films I might not ever have the chance to see simply because video stores don't think they will be popular enough to offer in their stores....and I don't have to wait weeks for my local library to find them.

       

      I'm not saying Netflix is for everyone by no means.

       

           


      sue 
      11/16/05 at 04:58 PM

      Comments:
      Have I missed something with this hen business???
      sue 
      11/16/05 at 04:55 PM

      Comments:
      Love the cd cover!!
      Dee 
      11/16/05 at 04:46 PM

      Comments:

      *clucking excitably* I'd love to meet up in 2006!! Yes, I did apply for my passport...but my dreams of London are still a distant fantasy. A gathering nearby would be a wonderful opportunity for us poor, lost, AR deprived souls in the boondocks of America! Do we have suggestions for the best time of year?

       

      If enough of us are serious, we can plot our points of origin on a map and pick a central location. I don't mind plotting out the map, if you all want me to?


      Moro 
      11/16/05 at 04:37 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Speaking of Netflix (we were this morning, anyway): very off-topic link, and make what you will of it, but might be worth a read for anyone here who uses the service. If nothing else, it's a good reminder to read the fine print in any communications they send you, and to make sure that you follow any opt-out instructions you find there to avoid additional charges.

      Netflix article

      This has been a public service of the Cerebral Hens' Consumer Watchdog Division.


      Hikity 
      11/16/05 at 04:05 PM

      Comments:

      Unbelievable - I join the Cerebral Hens and vote for our get-together next year! London, perhaps?? Peekabooh, that's a great idea - we do not only celebrate his birthday BUT invite him to come...

      Folks I go to bed now - nightynight


      Laura 
      11/16/05 at 03:16 PM

      Comments:

      http://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/extra/11_03/11_07b.html

       

      I can't open the video so I don't know if there is AR...anyone can see it?


      Laura 
      11/16/05 at 03:13 PM

      Comments:

      from a site about colin firth

      http://www.firth.com/love_gal_londprem2.html


      CatsPlay 
      11/16/05 at 03:10 PM

      Comments:

      Dreams to self..........I think we are in need an Oprah Hookup, to arrange a surprise drop in by Teh Man himself, to this potential gathering.    Far fetched, yet the stuff that great Oprah moments are made of!

       


      Laurie 
      11/16/05 at 03:04 PM

      What is your location? Vermont

      Comments:

      Dee, I'm not from the Mid-U.S., but  would love to meet up with fellow GBers. It was great meeting up with Elaine when I went to England.


      CatsPlay 
      11/16/05 at 03:04 PM

      Comments:

      sorry, that should be niece, not neice.  temporary brain freeze.


      Moro 
      11/16/05 at 03:01 PM

      What is your location? On the drum kit

      Comments:
      CatsPlay - Hee hee!  You're too much.   I love it. 

      CatsPlay 
      11/16/05 at 02:57 PM

      Comments:

      Doesn't he have a neice or neices who would be around that age?  (only reason I remember is I recall an interview that was much older where he talked about taking his neice(s) to buy Barbies.)  The girl is quite lovely....could she resemble the woman from the other pic discussed a few weeks ago, thought to be his sister (i.e.  the sister's daughter)?


      CatsPlay 
      11/16/05 at 02:54 PM

      Comments:

      On Zumapress, it says

       

      Jan 12, 2001; London, England, UK; Actor ALAN RICKMAN out with a female friend in London

       

      She kind of looks like Denise Richards, doesn't she?  But I don't think so.


      Claudia 
      11/16/05 at 02:51 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Dee, I believe the entry of that picture on Zumapress had a caption for the picture that identified that girl but I can't remember her name and now I can't find the picture on Zumapress.  Sorry. 

       


      Peekabooh 
      11/16/05 at 02:46 PM

      Comments:
      CatsPlay, that is hilarious...

      Peekabooh 
      11/16/05 at 02:43 PM

      Comments:
      Laura, we all like THAT photo!

      Dee (and others). I really really really would like to meet up with all you GBérs! Do you think we could set up a meeting somewhere in the year 2006 ..... maybe..... perhaps.... (you know to celebrate HIS 60th birthday year..).... just think about it .....and let us know. Let us know who is in favour and who is not! It would be awesome if we could work this out!!! Well, it´s just a thought...


      CatsPlay 
      11/16/05 at 02:32 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Possible CD cover for the single..

       


      Dee 
      11/16/05 at 02:18 PM

      Comments:

      Three quick questions then I MUST get busy! Got an article to write about an upcoming performance of The Nutcracker (which is really nice, but after 10 years I've ran out of clever things to write...)

       

      1) CatsPlay has me wondering if we might like to have a Mid-America gathering sometime. We've got fans here from PA, OH, IN, MO, MI and more. Nothing elaborate - maybe an overnight movie marathon in a central location - with lots of chocolate and toasts to teh man! Goodness knows it may be the closest some of us poor country folk get to AR. Just an idea...

       

      2) I can't believe that no one has identified the girl with AR in that photo I posted! She is positively glowing but he doesn't look too happy. The site only describes her as an "unidentified lady friend". Can some of our longtime experts help?

       

      3) Cassey - Glad your daughter liked the wallpapers. You can thank Leanne for the request!


      Moro 
      11/16/05 at 02:14 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      CatsPlay said:

      Quote:
      Goodness knows we can use the now infamous "soft hand, thick arm, I am uncontrollably fixated, auto autographing" pic as our performance backdrop on my 8 foot screen.


      Quite apropos, as "Automatic Autograph" and "Eight Foot Tango" are our follow-up singles.

      Christina 
      11/16/05 at 02:14 PM

      Comments:
      Moro, love your idea! *roaring with laughter*
      Catsplay - I wouldn`t advise you to do that...You DO want to get some sleep....and go to work...and take care of the house....and have a life, don`t you?! I think that could prevent that! You`d never leave the pc!
      Oh great! Now I think I have developed an obsession for that pic! Darn it! It spreads!
      Reedpipe 
      11/16/05 at 02:05 PM

      What is your location? CT

      Comments:
      Dee, glad you're okay!  Sending good AR vibes your way . . . .

      Laura 
      11/16/05 at 01:58 PM

      Comments:

      I like this photo


      Rachel 
      11/16/05 at 01:51 PM

      What is your location? England, London

      Comments:

      I love this site! It's the best. So many clips pf alna to see in so little time. It is my goal to get all the films he is in on DvD. wish me luck. It's going to prove to be very hard!( I LOVE ALAN!!)


      CatsPlay 
      11/16/05 at 01:50 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

       

      Moro,

       

      I am honored!  Count me in!!!  Goodness knows we can use the now infamous "soft hand, thick arm, I am uncontrollably fixated, auto autographing" pic as our performance backdrop on my 8 foot screen.

       

      On a side note, I am considering making it my computer wallpaper.  Do we think this would help or magnify the fixation??!


      Moro 
      11/16/05 at 01:45 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Ladies and Gentlemen, a big warm welcome if you please for Alan Rickman's Cerebral Hens featuring CatsPlay, with their brand new hit single, "Talk to Teh Hand." Niiiiice!

      *
      runs*


      Laura 
      11/16/05 at 01:36 PM

      Comments:

      Dee ,

      I'm glad yo're ok after the storm, I hope everything is fixed soon and back to normal


      cassey 
      11/16/05 at 01:32 PM

      Comments:
      I have done my re-watching of the HP-films half jet. There is just one video left.

      Dee, what did you do! I was sitting in front of my PC, looking this site; suddenly my youngest daughter was screaming behind me: Is this my Cedi? Is this my Cedi! She saw your wonderful wallpapers of Robert Pattinson. So I have to thank you from her.

      It's always fun to look at the HP-films with my 2 daughters. My oldest daughter fancies Tom Felton and my other daughter was first fan of Daniel Radcliffe but now she turned to Robert Pattison. You know of course who my favourite is. So we tease each other when something has happend to one of the characters.

      Claudia 
      11/16/05 at 01:30 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Link fixed, Thea.  Pullleezzz, those people at People don't know what sexy is!!!  LOL

       

      Hmmm, so Dan's thinking there's more to Lilly and Snape too, eh?  I know I've been reading that theory from all you Potter fans for years now! 

       

      Dee, I'm so glad that your weather has cleared up some.  Tornado threats, imo, are the scariest to live under.

       

      The Cookie Sutra sounds like a cute read. 

       

      Call me a brain-washed religious fanatic but I've just never been able to overcome my southern Baptist upbringing enough to pick up a copy of The DaVinci Code.  Maybe I'm just being silly, I don't know.    

       

      Ohhh I like "Cerebal Hens"! 

       


      Moro 
      11/16/05 at 12:50 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Thea said:

      Quote:
      If you click on AR's name you come to a bio wherein the writer describes AR as the "thinking women's sex symbol." Ha, "sad hens," indeed!


      Perhaps "Cerebral Hens"? It's not only flatteringly accurate, but also a fantastic name for a rock band.


      Thea 
      11/16/05 at 12:28 PM

      Comments:

      In the useless information department:  Apparently People Magazine is going to name Matthew McConaughey (remember him from the Hello poll?) the "Sexiest Man Alive." 

       

      The story can be found at

      http://news.softpedia.com/news/Matthew-McConaughey-To-Be-Set-Sexiest-Man-Alive-by-People-Magazine-12214.shtml


      Dee 
      11/16/05 at 12:27 PM

      Comments:

      Thanks everyone for listening to my rants last night. It's still very stormy, but at least now when I take a "deep cleansing breath" I don't gag (sump pump fixed)!

       

      Since we're talking about books *curses another bloody AR Drought* I just read an adorable book - then ordered more as Christmas gifts. It's a slim paperback called, "The Cookie Sutra", by Edward Jaye. Yes Ali Pat...add it to your list. Don't worry, it's too cute to be truly naughty! It has a chubby gingerbread man & woman (drawn simply and chastly, with very happy smiles!) demonstrating the positions and sweet cookie advice. "Where imaginations are fertile, love will never grow stale nor crumble."  But, I must confess... I kept thinking about Photoshopping AR's face from AABA into some of the more fun pictures!

       

      Christina - I certainly can't speak for all of America *snort*, but from an editorial standpoint, DaVine Code isn't very well written. The age-old theory is the only thing I found interesting about it. I think it has a slapdash, let's-hurry-and-get-this-to-press feel to it -- which is a shame, because it has nice "bones" that the author never fleshed out. I'll almost bet this will be one case where the movie turns out better than the book. IMHO!

       

      egads! I give two thumbs up to cookies "doing it" and bash a best selling novel!

       

      Leanne - Glad you liked! I tried to email you, but it came back undeliverable (it might have been the storms). Try not to drool on your keyboard too much!

       

       


      sue 
      11/16/05 at 12:24 PM

      Comments:
      Just booked my tix for GOF for Sat afternoon with Row and her lad. However our quest for The Libertine (without lad!!!) is tougher. It opens on Friday too but not at our locals so will have to travel further afield but that won't stop us when there is Depp, boots and smut to catch!!!
      Christina 
      11/16/05 at 12:20 PM

      Comments:
      Guys, you don`t need to apologize for misspelling my name! You can call me Chris, too, I don`t mind.
      Thea 
      11/16/05 at 12:08 PM

      Comments:

      Oops, please excuse me, ChristinA!  I'm so sorry.


      Thea 
      11/16/05 at 11:51 AM

      Comments:

      Thanks for the interview, Sue.  If you click on AR's name you come to a bio wherein the writer describes AR as the "thinking women's sex symbol."  Ha, "sad hens," indeed!

       

      Christine, I'm also a fan of Beckett; not a fan of DaVinci Code.  Feel free to email me if you want to discuss!


      Christina 
      11/16/05 at 11:30 AM

      Comments:
      Sue, for someone who actually cried when finishing the sixth book (call me a wuss but it`s true!) that interview brought such warm feelings to my heart! Hugs to you!
      Emily 
      11/16/05 at 11:24 AM

      Comments:

      Thanks sue ... I think Dan's right!


      sue 
      11/16/05 at 11:15 AM

      Comments:

      An interview with Dan radcliffe HERE

      Do you hate Alan Rickman's character Severus Snape as much as I do now after reading Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince?

      Unless he's like a double double double double spy! That's the thing: Alan Rickman knows the truth about his character! He knows. He has got information from J.K. Rowling -- I think probably the only person in the world, but he knows about Snape!

      Wow!

      You just don't know. If you'd read the first book, and somebody had told you what was going to happen in the fourth, you would never have believed them. But by the time you get to the fourth, there is an utterly logical and satisfactory explanation for everything that happens. If anyone's gonna come up with Snake being a double double double double spy and make it believable, it will be J.K. Rowling.

      You've speculated that Harry might not get out of the whole thing alive. I don't know if that was before you read the sixth book. Now I don't see how he can handle Voldemort on his own.

      Really? I think there has got to have been something between Snape and Harry's mum in it. I don't know that for sure. But I mean, based on what you sort of seeing in the fifth book, I think there was something more to their relationship. I certainly think you're right, and I'm not sure Harry could take him on alone, unless there's a very big event that really hardens Harry and strengthens him halfway through the seventh. I don't think he's a powerful enough wizard. Maybe that will be Snape's redeeming quality!


      Claudia 
      11/16/05 at 11:12 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Ohh Christina, I love Life as a House!!!!  It was a very powerful film! 

       

      And there are a few fans of The Da Vinci Code here including Sabine.  I've never read it but I did see a preview for the film on television a few nights ago. 

        


      Christina 
      11/16/05 at 10:53 AM

      Comments:
      Moro, I totally loved Play from the first time I saw it. Beckett is one of my favorites and I greatly esteem Juliet Stevenson and Kristin Scott Thomas (anyone here who saw Life as a House? I loved her and Kevin Kline in that and the movie it`s wonderful!)
      Unfortunately my greatest regret is that I can`t find CL and Private Lives anywhere.I haven`t found so far any alternative to Amazon that could function for Eastern Europe, it`s such a shame...I should have looked for some more DVDs when I was in spain a couple of years ago but had no time.Anyway, I`m very grateful to Claudia for capturing some scenes and uploading them to this site. *bowing to computer screen*
      And a literature related question : What do you think about Dan Brown`s The Da Vinci Code?(if you read it) I always wanted to know an American`s point of view because here in Europe he`s considered very....I don`t know if this is the right word...comercial? I mean of no great value butstill succesfull. Like a blockbuster really. And it had such a huge impact, now it`s being made into a film ( I don`t know if they released it yet). I didn`t like it though mainly because it`s full of stereotypes,IMHO.
      anyway, back on track! Dee - I was very pleased to hear you are ok, I hope nothing too serious happened. How is the weather there?
      Moro 
      11/16/05 at 10:46 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Whoa.  $149.95 on Amazon.  Maybe not. 

      Moro 
      11/16/05 at 10:37 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Ali-Pat, just the thought of him saying "dinghy" makes me giggle. I really need to get my hands on a good DVD copy of Beckett on Film; that's one I may break down and buy if I can find it.

      Ai-Pat 
      11/16/05 at 10:26 AM

      What is your location? thankfully, out of the basement

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://home.earthlink.net/~sa.pe/APLhome.html

      Comments:

      Moro, I had the same reaction to Play the first time I saw it!  But I have found that reading a copy of the script helps.  Plus, it helps to remember that they go through the whole script twice.  Once I got over the shock of seeing AR covered with green mud I began to enjoy the humor and subtlety of the dialog.  Does anyone else besides me giggle every time he says "dinghy"?

       

      Sad hen handshakes all round (or should that be sad henshakes?).


      Laura 
      11/16/05 at 09:52 AM

      Comments:

      http://www.handbag.com/gossip/celebrityinterviews/alanrickman/

       

       

      Does it bother you that women often look at you for your possible worth in bed rather than looking at your acting?
      It amuses me! I set out to be as honest and open and direct an actor as I can. And I've noticed that when actors try to work openly, some kind of attraction is created because people see a route to you as a person, or they think they do. Maybe that creates an attraction; it's not to do with any conventional looks; it's the emotions an actor taps into.


      Laura 
      11/16/05 at 09:44 AM

      Comments:

      http://members.tripod.com/~DailyTelegiraffe/rickmanmain.html

       

      I never saw this page before, sorry if you already know it


      Claudia 
      11/16/05 at 09:40 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      If someone doesn't beat me to it, I'll capture those videodetective clips this evening and upload them to YouSendIt.  It will have to be later this evening though. 

       

      Great slip, Sue! 


      sue 
      11/16/05 at 09:31 AM

      Comments:

      I can never get that Video Detective thing to work! It asks me what speed I want then I just get "Please Wait" so I do but nothing happens!!

      I haven't made many icons lately Claudia that's just one that slipped in!


      CatsPlay 
      11/16/05 at 09:28 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      It seems to work better if you watch the individual clips intead of that video tribute clip.  I don't think they can be saved off, but will keep looking.


      Laura 
      11/16/05 at 09:26 AM

      Comments:

      yes, it would be cool to save the clips because I can't see them, only some shots, I hear voices thou


      CatsPlay 
      11/16/05 at 09:21 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

       

      Laura, that videodetective site is fantastic, thanks for sharing that!  There are a number of trailers there that I had not seen.    Trying to figure out if they can be saved off.......

       

      Moro, I'm sure I didn't keep you waiting long for anything.....I was so excited to have the movies I watched them immediately, and returned promptly since the fines for overdue videos are astronomical!

       


      Moro 
      11/16/05 at 09:08 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Well, I'm sure you kept me waiting for something, CatsPlay.    Come on, fess up!  It was Something the Lord Made, I'll bet.  (That one had a ridiculously huge waiting list.)

      Claudia 
      11/16/05 at 09:07 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Oops, while perusing Sue's fantasteeek Live Journal, I found a really cool icon she made.  You've been holding out on us, Sue! 

       

       

      I love it! 

       


      Laura 
      11/16/05 at 09:04 AM

      What is your location? Italy

      Comments:

      http://videodetective.com/tribute.asp?SearchForMethodId=3&AltSearchString=Alan%20Rickman&Searchstring=110

       

      if you click on WATCH TRIBUTE, after the advertisment you can see AR scenes from movies...or at least you can hear his voice and see a few shots.


      CatsPlay 
      11/16/05 at 09:02 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

       

      Moro,

       

      No, I did not borrow Barchester Chronicles.  I broke down and bought that one on Amazon! 


      Claudia 
      11/16/05 at 08:58 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Sorry for my unabashed horn tooting on Netflix, but I would just die if someone took my Netflix away from me!  LOL

       


      Claudia 
      11/16/05 at 08:57 AM

      What is your location? GA and looking forward to the time off next week!

      Comments:

      For people looking or AR movies in America, Netflix has a bounty of his films including Die Hard, Dark Harbor, Close My Eyes, Beckett on Film, Mesmer, and Therese Raquin.  They also have We Know Where You Live too but it doesn't appear under AR's list of films.  You'll have to search on Eddie Izzard or Colin Firth (go figure!) to find it. 

       

      Play, in its entirety is on the Films Page of the Download Haven but the entire Beckett series is wonderful for those with a taste for plays that are "off the beaten path". 

       

      I have been a member of Netflix for almost a year now and although it has not been completely problem-free (but what is these days), I've found when I experience a problem (few and far between) that they are very helpful and offer "freebie" rentals as a way to make amends.  They have the most exhaustive library of films you will find anywhere.  Their British library is to die for! 

       

      They offer two weeks free trial and its not problem to drop out if you decide you don't want to join...what have you got to lose?

       

       

       


      Moro 
      11/16/05 at 08:56 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      CatsPlay said:

      Quote:
      I also borrowed a bunch of AR movies from the Carnegie Library (we probably viewed the same copies!)


      Ah ha! So you're the one who kept me waiting for Barchester Chronicles. (Which I still haven't seen all of-- I had three episodes to go yet when I had to return it.)

      Moro needs to stop screwing around online and GET TO WORK!!!


      CatsPlay 
      11/16/05 at 08:52 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Who else is getting excited for GOF??!   I am re-reading the book right now, a few hundred pages to go.  I plan to have a marathon session to watch 1, 2 and 3 before seeing 4.


      Moro 
      11/16/05 at 08:50 AM

      What is your location? Some prehistoric cave or other

      Comments:
      Quote:
      if you can't find these movies...I can't find a few ones either, what about a trade?


      I would, Laura, if only I had something to trade! I haven't just failed to see Die Hard-- I don't actually own a single AR film. Not a one! I even borrowed all the Harry Potters from my mother. That's how enormous a cheapskate I am.

      <-------- me


      CatsPlay 
      11/16/05 at 08:49 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

       

      Moro,

       

      I also borrowed a bunch of AR movies from the Carnegie Library (we probably viewed the same copies!).  Their inter-library lending system is great. 

       

      Note, they do have Die Hard at the Carnegie Library!  On DVD!


      Laura 
      11/16/05 at 08:35 AM

      Comments:

      Moro,

      if you can't find these movies...I can't find a few ones either, what about a trade?

      If you are interested email me

       


      Moro 
      11/16/05 at 08:30 AM

      What is your location? Wet and windy Pittsburgh, bleah!

      Comments:
      CatsPlay declared:

      Quote:
      [Die Hard] is playing on 11/17 at 5:45 PM on ENCORE, if you happen to get that.


      Erm. I don't have cable. Partly because of the expense, but mostly because when we did subscribe, I spent way too much time watching repeats of Babylon 5. (Hi, Delenn! )

      No cable. No multiple languages. No Die Hard. It's like I live in the Stone Age.

      You know what drives me crazy? I can't find copies of Dark Harbor, Closet Land, or Close My Eyes anywhere. Not to borrow or rent, anyhoo. I managed to get all of AR's films through the Carnegie Library (and a fantastic local library network they've got round these parts, if I do say so myself) apart from those three. I was also disappointed to discover that, while the Carnegie is supposed to have a copy of Beckett on Film, it's apparently gone missing and they haven't bothered to replace it. Grr!

      Have any of you seen Play? I'm curious to know what everyone thought of it. I saw about five minutes of it when it first aired on PBS-- this was years ago, mind you, when I was young and dumb and neither knew nor cared about AR's work. I remember sitting there frowning at these moaning heads in urns and thinking, "What the hell is this?" And then I switched it off. I think the cosmic forces have conspired to prevent me from seeing it now, as a kind of karmic punishment.


      Leanne 
      11/16/05 at 08:09 AM

      Comments:

      DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE - You are amazing, thankyou sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooo much!! plus any other smilie that says thankyou!!

       

      Leanne

      -x-


      Thea 
      11/16/05 at 07:56 AM

      Comments:

       

      Christina, I'm impressed with your language abilities.  I do well to keep things straight in English.  I saw LLD when it came out in the theaters.  It would be interesting to see it again.  I had seen the LLD scenes with AR from the Tony awards and, when I saw the movie, I remember thinking, "My, the actor who did the play was much sexier.  he might have been better."  Ha, little did I know!  I might add that (LLD) to my movie watching list (thank heavens for Netflix!) 

       

      Moro don't be ashamed at your Die Hard ignorance, I still have some of the AR movie canon to view (again, thank heavens for Netflix). And I have mentally scribbled AABA and LLD to my ever-lengthening reading list.

       

      Dee, I was returning from taking my daughter to her ridiculously early orchestra rehearsal when I heard the news about the storms in your area and I immediately thought, "Gee, I hope Dee is OK."  So I was glad to see your posts, though sorry to hear about your sewer troubles.  Hope the smells are better now.

       

      Well, off to begin the day....


      CatsPlay 
      11/16/05 at 07:55 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

       

      Moro,

       

      I will echo the sentiment, you MUST see Die Hard ASAP! 

       

      According to my TIVO schedule, it is playing on 11/17 at 5:45 PM on ENCORE, if you happen to get that.

       

       

       


      Moro 
      11/16/05 at 07:20 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Hey, Christina, that's two more languages than I know. I can still understand a little Spanish, but have forgotten most of what I learned of it. And I know something like two words in French. Not even enough to ask where the toilets are. Pretty sad, really!

      You make me want to read LLD-- there's something else I've never done! It's been a looong time since I saw the film. I do remember thinking that Keanu Reeves was a little weird in that role, but at that point I hadn't seen any of his stuff apart from Bill and Ted (*cringe*). Maybe on a repeat viewing I'll feel differently-- I've seen, oh, well, hmm, let's see, The Matrix since then!

      Okay, so: never learned a foreign language, never read LLD, never saw Die Hard... Looks like I've got to start one of those "100 Things To Do Before I Die" lists. Though, given the choice, I'd rather see AABA again. (There's another novel I want to read! *Makes frenzied addition to list* )

      Hope you're all right out there, Dee! Heard on the radio this morning that there were some big tornadoes out your way overnight. Stay safe and keep bailing that sump, you poor thing.


      CatsPlay 
      11/16/05 at 06:49 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      I have been starting to wonder if filming of Nobel Son is finished or wrapping up.  There have been no postings for extras on that site for 3 days now, and up until now they have been just about daily.


      Christina 
      11/16/05 at 04:16 AM

      Comments:
      Thea and Moro - I`m sure we coud talk about books for ages, I simplu love literature! And regarding that, just wanted to say that I finnaly read Les Liaisones Dangeroux (sory if I misspelled it but I only know English, Spanish and a bit of Japanese - though that doesn`t say much does it- ) and I just have to say this! I was hooked!It`s one of THE most sexy books I have ever read (if you can call a book "sexy")No wonder the play was such a big hit. And I also re-saw ... the film. Just some fine points here: Keanu Reeves makes you wonder how cand someone actually fall in love with such a geek! (sorry If he has fans here). And then there`s Glenn Close which I admire but let`be honest here, she isn`t the prettiest pencil in the box, now is she? Lindsay Duncan would have definetly added such grace and elegance to the part...*sigh* And what can I say about Malcovich? I deeply admire him as an actor, no one can deny that, but he looked somethig like "I ate a pile of **** for breakfast!"Even reading the book you can`t picture someone better than AR at this.He seems born for this role! How could they event think of starting over with a new cast?! I don`t know if I should be raging or simplu remain perplexed in front of human ignorance.
      Anyway, trying to keep my mind on track, I found this this morning, it`s a part of an interview from The Can Magazine.
      "Every key member of the cast gets at least one moment to shine. Alan Rickman is such an inspired bit of casting for Snape. I can't wait for the film where Snape gets more than just a little nibble here or there. He's really only in a small portion of the movie, but the filmmakers must have recognized this problem early on and gave him a fantastic and silent scene with the kids while they're supposed to be working. Can't wait for HALF-BLOOD PRINCE to really see Rickman get his time in the limelight!".
      If you want to read the whole article, you`ll find it at:
      http://www.canmag.com/news/4/3/2401
      Dee 
      11/16/05 at 02:25 AM

      Comments:

      Sewer rat - Thanks for the suggestions, but I live in the middle of nowhere Indiana, and no one will come until morning (yawn...which isn't that far away anymore). So, I've opened the windows so we don't DIE *question to self: can you die from sewer gas smell, or do you just wish you would?* and I'm playing on the computer to stay awake. Sigh...

       

      Hmmm...no one has identified that girl in the photo with AR that I posted earlier. Is this another mystery woman?

       

      OT - Leanne - Since I've been awake all night *continues to whine* I finished your wallpapers. Here they are. The photos of Rupert were pretty small so I had a bit of trouble. Hope they're alright!

       






       

       


      Vicki 
      11/16/05 at 02:07 AM

      What is your location? Los Angeles

      Comments:

      Just a reminder for those of you who get A&E (Arts and Entertainment) on their cable system, they are airing a Harry Potter special on Thursday night, 11/17 at 10pm eastern/pacific. 

      Enjoy!


      Vicki 
      11/16/05 at 01:57 AM

      What is your location? Los Angeles

      Comments:

      Dee - Sorry to hear about your sewage problems....hope you find a solution soon.  There's nothing worse that being trapped with that stench! 

       

      CatsPlay - I was just as obsessed with AR's hand in the In Demand video.  I kept watching the same scene over and over, going frame by frame until I think I passed out in a stupor. 

      What's wrong with me??

       

      Moro - you've NEVER seen Die Hard?  Girl, get thee to blockbuster immediately because you are missing AR at one of his finest!  I remember seeing it in the theater and thinking, "Who IS that guy?"  It was love at first sight.  Hans Gruber is the hottest villain in movie history!!  YEEEEEOW, baby! 

       

      Ali-Pat - a universal "sad hens" handshake?  Brilliant!  We can now recognize each other at AR events because we'll be the ones walking in a circle, necks outstretched with every step and scratching with our feet.  Our password will be:  B-r-r-r-r-a-c-k, buck, buck...bu-GAH!   (o.k., I know it's a turkey, but it was the closest thing I could find.)


      Chalebh 
      11/16/05 at 01:42 AM

      What is your location? 4th floor

      Comments:

      Your reactions about the DVD makes me wonder what I've stumbled about in London.  (Maybe I've bought one of the first copies?) But not knowing about the DVD gives me a great relieve, it seems that I'm not so nuts about him than I thought.

       

      Well, I got the DVD from the box office of the King's Head Theatre http://www.kingsheadtheatre.org/. Maybe you should try there. Or the production firm of this film is Dragonfly Films http://www.dragonflyfilms.com/.

       

      I think these would be the best addresses to inquire. Or if you are in London, they also sell it during the pub hours in the King's Head Pub, 115 Upper Street, Islington, London.

      There was a sign in the window, that's what called my attention.

       

      What's this documentary about? They interview different people about Dan Crawford, his idea of a dinner theatre and their experiences with the King's Head Theatre. Most of the interviews are conducted in a darkened room (that's why the screen shots are so dark).

       

      Is it worth it? I think yes. But that's not because of Alan Rickman's part (I admit his name was the reason why I bought the DVD). The bits of his interview are about 5 minutes. The documentary and more so the Making of is so lively and charming. You really feel how much heart and soul is behind this whole production and behind Dan Crawford and his work.

       

      And about the Shared Experience event. I'll write when I remember to upload one or two pictures from the after show reception.

       

      Have a nice day.

       

      Chalebh


      Sewer rat 
      11/15/05 at 11:51 PM

      Comments:

      Dee,

      if you're connected to a municipal sewerage system, act dumb and call the agency and scream 'sewage back  up!' and they should come.  If you're on a septic tank, call the septage tank pumping company.  The agency is free; the septage pumping is not...  Call hubby!


      Dee 
      11/15/05 at 11:37 PM

      Comments:

      Please...take my mind off my problems! We had tornado warnings AGAIN tonight -- this time while I was working at the library! Which means we had to squeeze 75 people into a narrow hallway for an hour. Then, when I finally got home after a 10-hour day, I found something wrong with the sump pump and the whole house REEKS! REEEEEEKS!!! Smells like sewer gas or something! Of course...hubby is in Illinois and no plumber will return my phone calls. AUGH!!! I could cry...

       

      Sorry this is OT...but consider it a desperate bid for sanity!!


      CatsPlay 
      11/15/05 at 07:52 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      ARGH, a good 4 hours had elapsed and I had forgotten about the hand pic.  Suddenly it crossed my mind and I am BACK TO IT again!

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/15/05 at 06:48 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Hikity

       

      Here are some links to the books that discuss and analyze Die Hard, some very much in depth.  I believe you will need a GOOGLE account (free to setup) to be able to view these.  Also, be sure and page forward and backward as far as they will allow you, and also be sure and check the 'other results within this book' link as there are often additional references.

       

      Here is the general link to a search on 'rickman die hard', which provides six pages of results

       

      http://print.google.com/print?q=die+hard+rickman&hl=en

       

      here are some of the individual results that provide more detailed analysis

       

      http://print.google.com/print?id=K1jQQIcVHFYC&pg=PA146&lpg=PA146&dq=die+hard+rickman&prev=http://print.google.com/print%3Fq%3Ddie%2Bhard%2Brickman&sig=8Ckuo-tXGWjBDm35O8vSmAwIJYM&pli=1&auth=DQAAAHIAAAA8SugXbhI_XqKBD7iukChmepCme3dQ6 _uvXix-D6TDmhIbyaLRitFNTzapglAlmmFuyk2LV0h_xCxjYw78QjCId6 gCabJmf-NyTUStSXnPDgLLmxe9USCsrYAuCaLIlELhWkoXkEWgudXqwsJ0 N4bdKBJIV1yhqzYoSux0Qy-7bQ

       

      http://print.google.com/print?hl=en&id=HPfGrIrkrCQC&dq=die+hard+rickman&prev=http://print.google.com/print%3Fq%3Ddie%2Bhard%2Brickman&lpg=PA61&pg=PA61&sig=eb-2Jyy9fQHu53-kbVAUSbC71a4

       

      http://print.google.com/print?hl=en&id=a3nIi8PZVagC&dq=die+hard+rickman&prev=http://print.google.com/print%3Fq%3Ddie%2Bhard%2Brickman&lpg=PA152&pg=PA150&sig=Nvcwzfu3nWc1KaWC__ajOi2rqWs

       

      http://print.google.com/print?hl=en&id=9_Ijvzk6dR0C&dq=die+hard+rickman&prev=http://print.google.com/print%3Fq%3Ddie%2Bhard%2Brickman&lpg=PA239&pg=PA238&sig=6LoZtNxAAvgS0W7T7o1YCsGwX0k

       

      http://print.google.com/print?hl=en&id=L37U85DpkNEC&dq=die+hard+rickman&prev=http://print.google.com/print%3Fq%3Ddie%2Bhard%2Brickman%26lr%3D%26start%3 D20&lpg=PA53&pg=PA51&sig=LsQX4Frjl2eH4H7ckGM9Mpy-M4w

       

      http://print.google.com/print?hl=en&id=2-asrVhj-kkC&dq=die+hard+rickman&prev=http://print.google.com/print%3Fq%3Ddie%2Bhard%2Brickman%26lr%3D%26start%3 D20&lpg=PA128&pg=PA128&sig=iXo81joVod5t6hTOTu7r5y2ip5Q


      Christina 
      11/15/05 at 06:42 PM

      Comments:
      The thing with DH is that, for it`s time it WAS one of a kind. And I think even now, relating to other film of it`s type, it still has something special. I remember that when I first watch it (i was practcly a child!) I had the impression that Hans is this really short, thin and ugly bastard! SHAME ON MY! But Thank The Lord I grew up and that distorted image just went away by itself. And one day I found myself watchind this movie and just fell flat on my floor when the truck door opened! The first thing I noticed though was his walk. I still think it`s the most elegant way I ever saw somebody walk. But I didn`t catch his name and then I saw S&S and just thought "where in God`s name have I seen him before?!" That was the movie that started all for me. Ok, I really should finish up this post before keyboard gets all wet from drooling! *snort*
      Nighty night!
      Hikity 
      11/15/05 at 06:14 PM

      What is your location? although half in bed

      Comments:

      Dee, his daughter Panda (I'm joking).

       

      DIE HARD is a must!!!! It's anyway the best of the triology (we know why, yeah) and compared to the below-mentioned AS BW is good in it (just watched The Jackal and therefore in a positive mood, grin)

      Now I must in bed 


      Dee 
      11/15/05 at 05:36 PM

      Comments:

      BTW - Has anyone said yet who this is with AR?



      Dee 
      11/15/05 at 05:30 PM

      Comments:

      Claudia - I've already committed the DH commentary to memory! Frankly, I don't think it's a great movie, but AR did a fabulous job with his character!

       

      Moro - You've GOT to see Die Hard! My "first time" with AR was in that movie. I have a family of boys, so we never watch a movie that doesn't feature explosions, big breasted women, or farts. So there I was, ready to watch another stupid film when AR stepped out of that truck! I thought, "That man has the most beautiful mouth I've ever seen!"

       

      Kathy - There you are! Did you get my email?


      Kathy 
      11/15/05 at 05:09 PM

      Comments:

      Dee---maybe you could add teh hand and teh face to the sistine chapel ceiling--that hand is a classic


      Thea 
      11/15/05 at 05:00 PM

      Comments:

      Dee:  Overanalyze?  Moi?  Ok, yea, maybe sometimes...

       

      Moro:  I could talk books all day and then some...but I promise, everyone, that I won't do it here!  (But let me know if you're reading anything particularly good.)

       

      CatsPlay:  Teh hand picture didn't grab me...but I can't tell you the amount of times I've looked at those black t-shirt pics! 

       

      As to Schwarzenegger:

      Sorry, couldn't resist!

       

       

       


      Carole Urban 
      11/15/05 at 04:24 PM

      What is your location? New Haven, CT USA

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://hometown.aol.com/urban27/myhomepage/index.html

      Comments:

      Great idea with the captions contest.  It was a lot of fun.  


      Moro 
      11/15/05 at 04:16 PM

      What is your location? Definitely another planet! Apparently with low oxygen levels.

      Comments:
      Hikity said:

      Quote:
      Claudia and Moro, now I have the feeling that you did NOT change the letters of AS's name (which I thought first) on purpose.


      OH! I spelled it wrong. Could I shove my foot any further into my mouth? Talk about a

      An ex-English teacher should know better.

      Oh, and CatsPlay: yes. hummina hummina hummina *drool*

      Hikity 
      11/15/05 at 04:11 PM

      What is your location? dark outside

      Comments:

      Promise: my last post tonight: I just discovered that GoF will be shown at midnight - now, what shall I do?

       

      too late I suppose

      Nightynight - you are a wonderful lot


      Hikity 
      11/15/05 at 03:57 PM

      Comments:

      Catsplay and Christina, you two made me laugh a lot tonight - especially your good sense and sensibility in this closet land of our haven, which is an awfully big adventure for me...

       

      Claudia and Moro, now I have the feeling that you did NOT change the letters of AS's name (which I thought first) on purpose. Arnold Schwarzenegger originally comes from Austria, meanwhile he has an American passport, and supports the dude (but this you surely know). If you listen to his tirade during last year's GOP Convention in New York you would get red ears.

      I wondered about your "name-play" because the translation of which would have been more or less a collocation which is definitely not "political correct". And Sarah Connors is a German (one parent is English) singer - and better no comments on her here. So, I was totally confused...I must confess I watched "The Governator" years ago as our TV programmes were swamped with his films, but surely did not keep in mind anything.

       

      Oh dear, that's enough


      CatsPlay 
      11/15/05 at 03:54 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

       

      Moro,

       

      I don't think I was here for that but if you mean the poses with the muscular arms in the black tee -- been there, ogled that.  (whispers.......Also couldn't help but notice the presence of Teh Yummy Arms in a few of those AABA scenes.)

       

      Hikity, I will look up some of those Die Hard analysis links and post them here later today for you.

       

       


      Laurie 
      11/15/05 at 03:52 PM

      What is your location? Vermont

      Comments:

      Sue, thank you for that picture! I put it as my wallpaper

       


      Moro 
      11/15/05 at 03:36 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      CatsPlay drooled:

      Quote:
      I will now shut up on the subject of Teh Soft Hand and Thick Arm!


      I love a man with nice arms, don't you? Were you around for the AR-In-Tee-Shirts series a couple of months ago? *Sigh!*

      Now back to your regularly scheduled metaphorical analyses.


      CatsPlay 
      11/15/05 at 03:27 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Christina,

       

      Yes, but if I CLOSE MY EYES, I still keep seeing Teh Hand and Teh Arm!  I wish I could let it DIE HARD.  Maybe in JANUARY, MAN.  LOL!  Enough!  I will now shut up on the subject of Teh Soft Hand and Thick Arm!


      Moro 
      11/15/05 at 03:21 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Quote:
      Who might explain the wordplay (???) of the Terminator to me?


      Sorry, Hikity: there's me assuming everyone's seen the same films I have. The plot in a nutshell from imdb: "A human-looking, apparently unstoppable cyborg is sent from the future to kill Sarah Connor." Arnold Schwartznegger plays the cyborg; the girl in the picture has the same expression and body posture that Arnie does in the film.

      You're no more on the moon than I am. I may as well be on another planet: I have never seen Die Hard. No, really! Not once. I don't know-- guns, explosions, Bruce Willis in a vest... it just never interested me all that much.

      I fling myself upon your collective mercies for this grave offense.


      Claudia 
      11/15/05 at 03:16 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Perfect, Sue! 

       

      Lex, we've never had any sort of introduction of each other here...we just sort of jump in and join the fun.  As for getting to know one another, people may shy away from that since this is such a public board.   I've found email a great way to get to know people.  I've made so many friends through these Rickman boards through the years.  It really quite amazing to see just how friendly, nice, and helpful AR fans really are. 

       

      Reedpipe, thanks so much for the premiere pics!  No need to apologize.  They are great....so much better than nothing, don't you agree? 

       

      Dee, my dear....anything with AR in it is worth buying!!!!  *grin*  Oh and btw, if its analysis and symbolism you like...get the Dark Harbor DVD (but make sure it has the commentary on it)!

       

      Hikity, no dear...you don't live on the moon.  I've never seen The Terminator either but since I live in country that thrives on such silly films (my opinion only, ladies) as TT, the quotes for the film flow like water sometimes.  Schwartsnegger (did I spell that right?) stars in the film and Sarah Connor is the lead female character's name.  At some point AS's character asks the female if she is Sarah Connor. 

           


      Christina 
      11/15/05 at 03:15 PM

      Comments:
      Catsplay - Yes, dear, pull youself together! SNAPE out of it! Come to your SENSES! I know you ACTUALLY LOVE that picture but come on! You TRULY MADLY DEEPLY need to recover asap! CLOSE YOUR EYES to teh MESMERIZING hand!!! *laughing hysterically*
      Hikity 
      11/15/05 at 03:13 PM

      Comments:

      INTJ -  I am totally over the moon Big Hugand what a difference to my tiny CD  version. You saved my evening, thanks again a million times!

       

      Catsplay, would you be so kind as to post some links concering the Die-Hard analyses. That would be great. It might help me with my exam on media literacy (and film and literature in didactics).

       

      Dee, please, you are very egoistic. One knee is for me, left or right I don't mind.



      INTJ 
      11/15/05 at 02:57 PM

      Comments:

       

      Hikity -  You're most welcome, dear. Let me know if it worked.  ENJOY!!

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/15/05 at 02:54 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Can someone please reach through the screen and SLAP me, please?  I am totally fixating on his HAND in that autograph photo.  I have gone back to it like 25 times today!  AAAAAAAAAAAA!  It looks so soft, and his wrist and arm look so.....thick!   It's like someone who gets a word stuck in their head, and then can't quit saying it.    EGADS!!

       

      SLAP!

       

      OK, OK, snapping out of it.  Trying to think of something serious, valueable, and professional to contribute.   Oh, I have been meaning to mention, after perusing through all of those print.google.com references, I was really intrigued at the amount of hibrow literary/film analysis and discussion about Die Hard and how it is kind of the first in that genre of film.  It was cited and discussed, at length, in quite a few books.

       

       


      Hikity 
      11/15/05 at 02:45 PM

      Comments:

      Who might explain the wordplay (???) of the Terminator to me? Schwatznegger and what has S Connor to do with him? Do I live on the moon?

       

      INTJ, dear, sweetheart, cross the fingers...30% downloaded, no objections so far, squeee DJ Thank you soooo much for all the endeavour  

       

       

       

       
      INTJ 
      11/15/05 at 02:45 PM

      Comments:

       

      sue Absolutely brilliant!!


      Dee 
      11/15/05 at 02:38 PM

      Comments:

      Chalebh - wOw! Nice catch on that DVD! How long is AR's part? Is it worth purchasing?

       

      Thea - You took Perfume as an "Allegory"?! OHG...You're a over-analizer too! I find symbolism, metafores and allegory everywhere! Even when it's not there!

       

      Lex - A pleasant thought (to introduce ourselves). Although I've already "exposed" myself on the internet with my Halloween Snape costume photos!

       

      Hikity -- Santa Baby! opps! Shame, shame, shame on you Hikity for being so silly! *snort*  Behave yourself! *wanting to sit on his lap and whisper what I want for Christmas*


      CatsPlay 
      11/15/05 at 02:24 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Lex,

       

      I don't know about moody or unprofessional......  I'd say he just has a look of 'reservedness' about him, as he often seems to.  Who knows what was happening at the moment the pic was snapped.

       

      Here is the person's entire album from webshots, with some more pics of Alan, one which the owner labeled "Alan Rickman signed trillions of things".

       

      http://community.webshots.com/album/148035452QVjJWT

       


      Moro 
      11/15/05 at 02:10 PM

      What is your location? on the floor

      Comments:
      Hikity - I take it that Christmas had been called off.  *runs* 

      INTJ 
      11/15/05 at 02:00 PM

      Comments:

       

      Hikity - There you go -- In Demand, uploaded to yousendit:

       

      http://s7.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1ZYNCLT7WYYAH1GLB7KKP2ZPM8

       

      Enjoy!

       


      Christina 
      11/15/05 at 02:00 PM

      Comments:
      Sue.....
      sue 
      11/15/05 at 02:00 PM

      Comments:

      Thea said:

      Quote:
      I found the character of Antoin much more rigorous and sensuous as written and was surprised at how they had costumed and made up AR, but we shall see... 

       

      I quite agree, I remember quoting from the book the description of his clothes some time back and it did tend to the back velvet and rather dramatic but as you say, we shall see..


      sue 
      11/15/05 at 01:56 PM

      Comments:


      Reedpipe 
      11/15/05 at 01:32 PM

      What is your location? CT

      Comments:
      If anyone's still interested, I've finally posted a few GoF NY premiere pics here:
      http://photobucket.com/albums/d70/Reedpipe/?sc=1&multi=8

      My apologies -- the pics are blurry (there was much jostling afoot) and it was getting dark, but I think you can make out some folks if you know who you're looking for.  Apologies also to those of you who are sick of hearing about the premiere, as the OoOA wasn't even there. 


      Laurie 
      11/15/05 at 01:24 PM

      What is your location? Vermont

      Comments:

      Quote:
      She looks like Schwartznegger in The Terminator. "Are you Sarah Connor?"  
        Moro, you crack me up! Thanks for the laugh.

       

      Quote:
      Laurie, no, your Hotel is far from that particular street.  Paddington, huh? Got an invitation for a nice cuppa tea? 
      Lex, I wish I had gotten that invitation!   I've never really cared for tea that much but would definitely give it another try if Alan made it! LOL


      Hikity 
      11/15/05 at 01:21 PM

      Comments:

      Moro, for your pleasure until Dee comes in:


      Moro 
      11/15/05 at 12:45 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Elaine said:

      Quote:
      Sue, you make me giggle! Santa's Grotto indeed!


      How long do you think it'll be till Dee gets a Santa hat on him? 

      Moro 
      11/15/05 at 12:40 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Claudia said:

      Quote:
      Looking at that autograph pic below again, has anyone ever noticed the look on the girl's face?


      She looks like Schwartznegger in The Terminator. "Are you Sarah Connor?"

      Oh, Thea, I could talk novels all day. Which is probably obvious by now.


      Christina 
      11/15/05 at 12:37 PM

      Comments:
      Love your idea, Lex, I too am very sorry not discovering this GB sooner. It would be nice to know a bit more about our friends here. Count me in!
      Lex 
      11/15/05 at 12:33 PM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:

      Claudia wrote:

      Quote:
      Looking at that autograph pic below again, has anyone ever noticed the look on the girl's face? The girl with the white blouse and black sweater. Its hilarious!
      Maybe we'll have a caption contest on that one too! LOL



      To me she looks like a "cable girl". Cameraman usually use them to avoid tackling with the endless metres of cables around their feet.
      Anyway, she probably was thinking exactly the same as I was when I just saw that picture.
      AR looks not exactly moody but not really in an all to good mood either and I miss some kinda "manners". -  I was told to look people in the eye when someone is talking to me or asking for a favour. He is looking at no one in particular and in no specific direction. Or is it just my imagination?
      I wouldn't say it is unfriendly but a little bit "unprofessional". Let's "excuse" that with the assumption that he was in a hurry and far too many females around for him to take his time. Pity for those who went there and didn't get a chance to see or talk to him properly.

      Laurie, no,  your Hotel is far  from that particular street.
      Paddington, huh?
      Got an invitation for a nice cuppa tea?

      The idea of the caption contest on that girl would be surely nice. Here're so many skilled people around. Dee would make a great job there like some others would as well. Nah, what I am saying! Everyone would do something nice and artistically.

      But I was about to ask something different. Since I missed the beginning of this site I wonder if you ever introduced yourselves by... let's say a picture gallerie or some exchange of "CV" ect?
      I think it would be nice to know more about the guestbook members and who they are. -Despite the usual update on AR and others.


      Well, it was just a thought, perhaps a not so brilliant idea of mine.

      A pleasant eve and plenty of fun with the posting to all of you.

      Thea 
      11/15/05 at 12:09 PM

      Comments:

      Sue, you make me giggle, too "...theater outing for the Village of the Damned!!!"  It does look just like that.  Thanks, for the pics CatsPlay.  I hadn't seen either. 

       

      Re: Perfume (then I promise I'll let it rest) Alan is technically too old, but I sort of assumed that age 40 a couple of hundred or so years ago would be the equivalent of about 60 now.  I found the character of Antoin much more rigorous and sensuous as written and was surprised at how they had costumed and made up AR, but we shall see... Moro, the weirdness of the book grew on me, also.  I took it as an allegory and found it quite thought-provoking.  Okay, that's it, I promise.


      Christina 
      11/15/05 at 11:52 AM

      Comments:
      Thank you Emily and don`t worry, I have learned long ago not to expect TOO much of the movies...*sigh*
      Laura, thank you for the tip, I`m working on deleting my antivirus and installing that one. thank you so much!
      Catsplay - love those photos , they`re brand new to me!
      CatsPlay 
      11/15/05 at 11:45 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      She looks like she is some sort of security or assistant, as she has tags and it looks to be a walkie talkie on.

       

      I love that Alan's shirt sleeve is unbuttoned.  And I must say, I love the Panda hair color, don't know why!  I just find the whole picture enjoyable!


      Laura 
      11/15/05 at 11:41 AM

      Comments:
      what photo?
      Claudia 
      11/15/05 at 11:37 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Looking at that autograph pic below again, has anyone ever noticed the look on the girl's face? The girl with the white blouse and black sweater.  Its hilarious!  Maybe we'll have to have a caption contest on that one too!  LOL 

       


      Elaine 
      11/15/05 at 11:33 AM

      Comments:

      Sue, you make me giggle! Santa's Grotto indeed! And yes, I can see the automatic autographer coming into play!


      Moro 
      11/15/05 at 10:50 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Look out! Possible Perfume spoilers below for those who haven't read the book yet!

      Claudia - I had a hard time getting through it at first, too, but its weirdness grew on me-- strange as it may sound, by the time I hit the "seven years in a cave" chapter I found myself pretty involved in it, if not necessarily enjoying it. It's a very uncomfortable and pessimistic novel, in my view; I also found the author's voice rather intrusive and off-putting. I sort of felt as though I could look up at any minute and find him standing in the doorway, leering at me with (if you'll forgive the image) his pants down: Yeah, baby, what do you think of that? They have an orgy! And then they eat him! Isn't it shocking? *diabolical laughter* I agree that it sounds like it's going to be a great film, though.

      sue 
      11/15/05 at 10:50 AM

      Comments:

       CatsPlay - That first pic looks like a theatre outing for the Village of the Damned!!! The other one looks like he has an automatic hand for pen grabbing!

       

      Chalebh - that's a great find! Pity they didn't have much lighting, looks like he is being interviewed in Santa's Grotto or somewhere.

       

      I did enjoy the book Perfume but still can't see quite how it is going to play on film. I get the point about you can't smell the book however you do have descriptions. I still think Alan is too old for the part of Antoin, he is supposed to be under 40 but that's never got in his way before so I am sure he will be great as usual. I think the  Gernouille's seven years in the cave is maybe going to be cut out. Shame, I wanted to see the waist-length beard!!


      Emily 
      11/15/05 at 10:47 AM

      Comments:

      Christina, the review is talking about the "child abuse" scene that's been around online for a while -- Snape smacking Ron and Harry in the head.  Don't go to the movie expecting any of the well-known Snape scenes from the book, cause they ain't there.

       

      Ali-Pat, there's more than one color picture of the Sheriff in the large format RHPOT book. The large format book is by Garth Pearce. There is also a small paperback which is a novelization of the original script, which was ultimately changed as the movie was being filmed. That one is worth having to read what AR changed. The author is Simon Green.


      Claudia 
      11/15/05 at 10:15 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Moro, I really had a very hard time getting through the book.  For me, it was just...so...boring.  I had never heard of Tykwer before either.  So I was a bit worried about AR's choice in doing this film.  So I decided to rent as many of Tykwer's films as I could.  NetFlix has several of them.  Anyway, as I watched each film, I realized that if anyone could bring Perfume to life on the screen...it had to be Tykwer!  Now, I simply can't wait to see it and I feel I would be the same whether AR was in it or not. But thank goodness he IS in it! 

       

      CatsPlay, I received the Robin Hood book from a friend for my birthday and I love my copy very much.  I'm also a Costner fan (even though I didn't like him in this film) so its nice to see pics of him too. 

       

      BTW, I highly recommend Ali-Pat's site. She's done all the research work and laid it out for all the fans to feast on. 

       

      I think the top pic CatsPlay posted is new for me, at least.  I've seen the bottom one before...but its nice to see a close-up of that hand from time to time!

       

      I'm still drooling over Chalebh's screen caps!  Thank you soooo much Chalebh!  I'm in the midst of trying to find out how to order.  Will let you all know if I find out anything. 

       

         

        


      Moro 
      11/15/05 at 09:35 AM

      What is your location? As far from a productive workday as one can possibly be (Bad Moro! BAD!)

      Comments:
      Oddly enough, Hikity, the copy of Perfume I borrowed from the library did have an actual smell. I thought I was imagining it at first. It was something like men's aftershave, or was it patchouli incense? Sort of sweetish and earthy at the same time. Probably, in retrospect, it was just mildew.

      Wouldn't that have been an interesting marketing gimmick, though? An entire run of Perfume printed on scented paper.


      CatsPlay 
      11/15/05 at 09:28 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Having a heck of a time trying to post these this morning.  Have these been seen?

       

       

      Photo captioned on webshots as someone's English class having to go see a play directed by AR (MNiRC I assume).

       

       

      For some reason Teh Hands (and Teh Hair) really get to me in that pic!


      Hikity 
      11/15/05 at 09:23 AM

      What is your location? rainy good old Germany

      Comments:

      Hi there, everybody,Dutch

      Moro, I can only answer your question with the words of Tom Tykwer himself: The book did not smell either...nevertheless you smell everything while reading.

       

       Catsplay and INTJ: No chance for me to watch ID. You really make me envy, the whole lot of you....Is there a slight possibility to download it via you send it?? It's a real shame... and thanks for your offer, Claudia, but I am quite sure I won't manage via INTJ's program. (btw: I've got DivX on my computer).

       

      Chalebh, welcome back,nice to hear from you again. Did you go to the Tate to see Degas and Lautrec? And do you have any idea where to order the Maverick-DVD?

       

      Catsplay, you know I know you know that I know your favourite story...(just an idea, I could be completely wrong: "and they didn't live happily ever after")

       

      Thanks a lot for all the wonderful pics and video clips.

      Have a lovely day

       Italian  

       

       

        


      CatsPlay 
      11/15/05 at 09:10 AM

      Comments:

      testing 123, having trouble posting.


      Moro 
      11/15/05 at 08:58 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Thea - I know! Though, heaven knows, AR can work wonders even with roles that aren't perfect for him. Oh, who am I kidding-- he's magic just standing there. He could sit around cutting his toenails for 40 minutes, for all I care. Well, maybe not. But you see what I'm driving at.

      I think you're right-- it is a hard book to transfer to film. I remember thinking that when I read it. How on earth do you convey smell to a movie audience? Tykwer's an excellent director, though, from what little I've seen of Run, Lola, Run. I really need to see it all the way through sometime!


      Ali-Pat 
      11/15/05 at 08:56 AM

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://home.earthlink.net/~sa.pe/APLhome.html

      Comments:

      Oh--one more thing, CatsPlay.  If you are looking for movie tie-in books, please look at my site.  I think I have detected most if not all of them and list them at the top of the entry for each film.  The films that have the most tie-ins (movie books, novelizations, screnplays) are RHPOT and Galaxy Quest, if I remember rightly...


      Ali-Pat 
      11/15/05 at 08:52 AM

      Comments:

      CatsPlay--I have that RHPOT movie book.  It is large format but very slim.  Lots of photos, but only one of the Sheriff.  Still, there is some interesting background information about the film.  I think that is the first place I learned about the various sizes and weights of the swords used in the film, and I think the Sheriff is mentioned there also.  Don't pay too much for it though--I keep seeing it in used book stores for under $5.


      Thea 
      11/15/05 at 08:43 AM

      What is your location? NYC area

      Comments:

      Moro, I agree with your take on Twyker's take.  His comment make me think he read a different book than I did.  But I totally agree with his casting of AR in that role.  AR is perfect for that part, so I'm going to hope that Twyker got the rest of it right.  Such a hard book to transfer to the screen.


      Ali-Pat 
      11/15/05 at 07:37 AM

      What is your location? too depressing to mention...

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://home.earthlink.net/~sa.pe/APLhome.html

      Comments:

       Chalebh--thanks for the heads up on A Maverick in London.  I have been waiting for that one to surface.  Where did you find it?  I don't see it listed at my usual sources.

       

      Dee--I didn't think anyone actually read the location comments (LOL)!!!  I love it that someone (on IMDB?) referred to female AR fans as "sad hens" and have trying to come up with a way to use it on my website--the name of a new list, perhaps.  Or maybe it could be used on a sort of universal badge or handshake AR fans can use to recognize each other at public events.  And there simply has to be a way to work it into an acronym!  It is just too good to waste.


      CatsPlay 
      11/15/05 at 07:32 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      I am thinking of getting Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves, The Official Movie Book, ISBN 0792456335

       

      Does anyone have this, and is there sufficient AR pics & content to make it worthwhile?

       

      I have the Sense & Sensibilities Diaries & am getting the Love Actually movie book.

       

      Any other movie tie in books?


      Moro 
      11/15/05 at 06:49 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Quote:
      "It is ultimately about a talented person who is desperately longing to be recognized and to be loved."


      I think Tom Tykwer may have missed the chapter where Grenouille goes off for that seven-year w**k in a cave.

      I'm really looking forward to this film, but more for AR's part in it, I think, than for Tykwer's adaptation of the novel. I'm not sure I agree with his softer-side-of-Grenouille approach, though I was intrigued to hear (I think Hikity mentioned it a while ago?) that he only has one line of dialogue in the entire movie. That's a nice touch on the part of the screenwriters! I can't wait to see what Ben Whitshaw does with the role.


      Claudia 
      11/15/05 at 06:30 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      An story on Perfume from The Hollywood Reporter

       

       

       

       


      Moro 
      11/15/05 at 06:29 AM

      What is your location? A right state, I can tell you

      Comments:
      Okay.  Forgive me-- rather off-topic article here.  But this is just nuts:

      Audience Complaint Forces Play Change

      I mean!  The sheer gall, the, the...  Rewrite Arthur Miller?!?!  I-- ooh!  Well!  I never!  I mean!  Ooh! 

      Teh Man would never have stood for this.

      Claudia 
      11/15/05 at 06:27 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Hello kate and welcome to our group!  I hope you will post with us as often as you can!

       

      Chalebh! What a wonderful surprise!  We have been waiting for word on that DVD for a loooooong time!  Thank you so much for the screen caps!  I'll have to get on the ball and make some contacts about ordering it.  Thanks soooo much! 

       

      Please tell us about Shared Experience when you get a chance.  I'd love to read about it.   

       

      Sarah, sorry but I really don't get the picture in the link you posted.  Is it some kind of joke? 

       

      Christina, I use McAfee. It slows the startup process just a tad but other than that, you'd hardly know its there. 

       

       

       

       


      Moro 
      11/15/05 at 05:53 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Christina - For a browser try Mozilla Firefox. I love it. Not only does it feature an adblock thingy so you can get rid of annoying popups and ads, but it's got this nifty "tab" feature that lets you shift from one page to another in the same window, kind of like the document tabs you get at the bottom of the screen in Word-- hey presto, no more stacks of open windows on your desktop! There's a free download on the site.
      Laura 
      11/15/05 at 05:17 AM

      Comments:

      I use AVG free edition and it works fine, my pc is safe, works fast ( for what the equipment allows) and I am happy withit.

      www.grisoft.com

      download the free edition it protects both your computer and email ( outlook)

      laura


      Christina 
      11/15/05 at 05:15 AM

      Comments:
      Major Alert! Major Alert! In need of advice again!
      I need a reliable anti-virus that won`t slow down my PC (My Panda antivirus does that). Does anyone have any sugestions? I`m alos looking for a new browser, I praised Netscape and now it`s just playing tricks on me. When I try to acces certain sites, it simply crashes!!!


      Laura 
      11/15/05 at 05:01 AM

      Comments:

      I was able to see what Sarah posted, geocities put the sites down the the bandwith goes over a certain amount of visits...you should be able to see it tomorrow, the page will re-appear


      Christina 
      11/15/05 at 04:55 AM

      Comments:

      I`m in such a hurry! But first, thank you all for the ideas re:my essay (and yes, I love these subjects as well) I`m still  working on it.

      Emily - I found a review on GoF and it said "Alan Rickman also returns as Severus Snape. He's barely in the movie, but when he does appear he does steal the show in a scene with no dialogue from him.". Just as an insight, does it reffer to a particular scene, and if it does, which is it? Curiosity has got the better of me and I don`t know when I`ll be able to see the movie.

      Beth- Thank you! You rock! I`m downloading them right now.

       

      P.S. I`m also getting the "site is unavailable" message. Drats! 

       


      Elaine 
      11/15/05 at 04:33 AM

      Comments:

      Chalebh, we've been waiting for that dvd to come out for a long time as it has been rumoured on the makers web-site for some time! So glad you found it!


      Satai Delenn 
      11/15/05 at 04:21 AM

      Comments:

      Quote:
      Sorry, this site is temporarily unavailable!
      The web site you are trying to access has exceeded its allocated data transfer. Visit our help area for more information.

      Access to this site will be restored within an hour. Please try again later.

       

      Sarah,

       

      That's what I get when I click the link. Did you overload the space you have there? Just wondering. Really would have liked to see the pic.


      Sarah 
      11/15/05 at 03:46 AM

      What is your location? Santa Cruz

      Comments:
      Please accept this token of my ESTEEM!!!
      HERE


      Laura 
      11/15/05 at 03:19 AM

      What is your location? Italy

      Comments:

      Chalebh, thank you so much for the screen captures! Fantastic! And thank you for the info!

      Thank you everyone also for the explanation about Private Lives dvd You all know so many things !

      Alfan, have a nice week !


      Peekabooh 
      11/15/05 at 03:02 AM

      Comments:
      Oh and Beth, thanks sweetie!

      Peekabooh 
      11/15/05 at 03:01 AM

      Comments:
      Chalebh, thanks for the pictures, wow what a treasure you´ve found! And I´m glad you´ve had such a wonderful time in London!

      And Laurie, I´m so happy for you girl.


      Chalebh 
      11/15/05 at 01:53 AM

      What is your location? back in the office

      Comments:

      Well,

      I’m home. Back from an Alan-free London, as far as that is possible. And I’ve been to the Shared Experience event. Even without Alan I really enjoyed it.

       

      But I refuse to read through about 1000 posts () between the time I left and now. As Alan didn’t show up at any of the Harry Potter premieres I hope I didn’t miss that much.

       

      But I have a little treat for you. It was completely accidental; because I really didn’t know there was such a DVD.

      One morning I’ve been to Islington to walk along the waterways there and I ended up in Upper Street near the King’s Head Theatre. It was before 11 o’clock so the Pub hadn’t been open. But luckily there had been a young woman waiting for an interview and so it was possible for me to get through the pub up to the box office. (Later the pub doors were closed as I had to find out, but that’s a different story.)

      It’s really interesting how such offices in the back of old buildings look like.

       

      To make a long story short. There is the DVD “A Maverick In London” about the founder of the King’s Head Theatre Dan Crawford. This documentary is really a gem. If you’re able to get a copy it’s really worth the 20 pounds (and it includes a 10 pound donation to the King’s Head). This man was simply unique. But I get carried away.

       

      There are a lot of interview on this DVD (one is with Alan Rickman who seemed to be a set designer there for a play in 1972), a making of and some out-takes, all in all about 2 hours.

       

      Here is the promotion picture of Alan

      A Maverick In London

       

      As I’m not able to extract a film sequence from a DVD (no one had taught me that so far) here are some of my screen shots I like most.

       

       

       

       

       



       

       


       

       

      And I don’t want to blow up this post unnecessarily (for those with a slow connection) here are the links to the other screen shots (just substitute the number in the name from 001 to 023)

       

      http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/IrishCent/ARDLH/Isl_001.jpg (first)

       

      http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/IrishCent/ARDLH/Isl_023.jpg (last)

       

       

      LG Chalebh

       

       


      Satai Delenn 
      11/14/05 at 11:43 PM

      Comments:

      Wow. Ok. Thanks Beth! Very cool!


      kate 
      11/14/05 at 09:54 PM

      What is your location? NYC

      Comments:
      What a wonderful Site!
      I really enjoyed browsing keep up the good work!


      CatsPlay 
      11/14/05 at 09:24 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Re: Romeo & Juliet DVD, I wrote a quick email to their site and got back this response,

       

      "Unfortunately, there is a renegade distributor that is listing our product on several websites with information that is erroneous.  Alan Rickman does not appear in our Romeo & Juliet presentation."

       

      ps.  slumber party sounds so fun!  maybe someday!


      Beth 
      11/14/05 at 09:13 PM

      What is your location? Brazil

      Comments:

      Marlina wrote: Beth~ Thank you to make all of that clips possible to download! It's all very nice! And pssst... *i also like *sexual healing* too!And i also like "right here waiting" very much All your pics is great too, thank you very much! I'll be looking forward to your other creation Your drawings is very nice.. I tried to draw Alan for quite sometimes and it never look as good as yours

      SH, hum...  Lol!!! Thank you Marlina! Drawing is just a hobby - I never have done any courses on how to draw * actually I do not know very much about lights and shadows either... *

      Peekabooh and Christina... enjoy the videos!

       

      http://s38.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2PK4JB6YW1WTS13D3DFL2IQWTD

       

      http://s49.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1ZLUUJX1ZOS41092TDN9G7TLIS

      And here... an interview - I do not know if it's new... anyway :

       

      http://s49.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=35YSVF252YBRF2I2T5RC4ABXD5

      And Satai Delenn,  I have seen that Marquise's Young Snape... It's awesome!  

      You have seen the original pic I used to make my 'young Snape' version... I think I know which one Marquise did take to make hers:

      ( I've tried to do the same with the original pic... )

       

       

      And I thought... I could do something like this:

       

       

      First and third Snape were my creations... second is Marquise's and the fourth - atual Snape ( original pic )

      And here's the original pic I have used in the third and first Snape:

       

       

      And... I do not know if I am crazy or what, but when I saw a pic of a friend of MY friend... LOl!!! WoW! He looks like young Alan...

       


       is just me? What do you think girls?

       

      Have sweet Snape dreams!

       


      Moro 
      11/14/05 at 09:00 PM

      What is your location? At the bottom of a third glass of wine. Lovely.

      Comments:
      CatsPlay said:

      Quote:
      I know you knew I knew you knew I was teasing!


      Ouch. My head hurts.

      And then Christina said:

      Quote:
      I have to write this essay for school about how can one book change your life completely, you know, ideas and concepts.Ever felt that? The impact that a writer`s vision can have on the reader. If we can talk about a negative/positive impact on most cases. I`m still pretty undecided about what I should write...Could a strong person be influenced or only the weak?


      That is an interesting topic... (Ex-English teacher wheels turning now...) Have you thought about focusing on a book that affected you in that way? I don't think it's necessarily the case that "weak-minded" readers are more impressionable than the strong so much as that as readers we're more open to new or different ideas at some times more than others-- and sometimes, depending on the kinds of answers we might be looking for, a particular book can affect us in a profound way. It's more an interaction between the writer's "vision" and the reader's interpretation of that vision on the page-- and how profoundly affecting to readers a book is depends largely on how sensitive the writer is to the audience's response in the first place; in other words, whether or not the "truth" the writer thinks she's driving at is actually the same one the reader finds on the page.

      I can go on in this vein for some time. Especially under the influence of alcohol. I'll go to bed instead. Night night.


      Thea 
      11/14/05 at 08:58 PM

      What is your location? NYC area

      Comments:

      Wow!  You go away for a long weekend and it can take awhile to get caught up!  From decoupage to original AR music videos--(thanks Beth, I hope I get some time to view them all)--you ladies have been busy!

       

      CatsPlay:  That Romeo and Juliet DVD sounded intriguing.  If you look closely on the picture theres a URL for Rocketbooks.  I checked out the site (they produce a sort of video Cliff Notes) and found no mention of AR, or anyone else for that matter.  Too bad.  Wouldn't you love to hear AR explaining the subtleties of Romeo and Juliet?

       

      Christina:  Let us know what you decided about your writing assignment.  I love topics like that.  (Like Dee, I was an editor/reporter in another life.)  Sadly, off the top of my head, I can only think of bad books influencing rotten people!  I should be able to do better than that.

       

      And finally INTJ:  OH MY GOSH!  I only thought I had seen the In Demand video.  It took me three tries to download it and all the while I was thinking "OK, this better be worth it, grumble, grumble..."  And IT WAS AMAZING!!!  Thank you!  Granted I didn't have CatsPlay's larger-life-screen...I know!...how about a slumber party at CatsPlay's house!


      Alfan 
      11/14/05 at 08:03 PM

      What is your location? Arizona

      Comments:

      Well my friends, im going to sign out until Friday or Saturday, its a long day drive from here to home so keep up the good work, post pictures galore so i have lots to look at when i come home.  


      CatsPlay 
      11/14/05 at 07:11 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Does anyone know if this really has something to do with AR?

       

      http://www.powells.com/biblio/72-00780976908844-0#product_details

       

      Romeo & Juliet: a DVD Study Guide.

       

      AR is credited.  Happened to run across it when I was looking for something else there.


      Claudia 
      11/14/05 at 06:45 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      And noooo I didn't buy one. *grin*  LOL  I've had reports about it though. 

       


      Claudia 
      11/14/05 at 06:41 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Ohh man, I haven't done a decoupage in years!  That box is gorgeous, Sue!  What a thoughtful gift. 

       

      The Private Lives DVD is a bootleg copy that was made by someone that was in the audience.  The first five minutes are pretty bad....in fact the lens is pointed above the actor's heads for part of that time and the rest of the play is at a bit of an angle.  If you buy it, just keep that in mind that its not a professional production and you shouldn't be to disappointed. 

       

      Also, if you see it on eBay and want to buy it, don't waste your time trying to bid on it.  You need to do the "Buy Now" option because once the AR Police find out about it....they won't stop until the auction is removed.  I don't really agree with the person (or people) selling it and most everyone here knows how I feel about the eBay sellers of such stuff but its going on three years now since the play and the dang thing keeps popping up...so there must definitely be a demand for it.  And unless you can visit the New York City Library with all the proper credentials to see the pro copy, you will probably never see the play.

       

        

       


      sue 
      11/14/05 at 06:39 PM

      Comments:

      There is a bootleg copy of Private Lives out there. I have seen the video and I think the dvd is just a copy of the video. It was taken in NY and the first 20 mins are a view of the top curtain until the *photographer* gets their act together and points it in the right direction. It's poor quality but worth seeing if you never saw the play and want to get a flavour of the performance.. Highly illegal however.


      Dee 
      11/14/05 at 06:33 PM

      Comments:

      Sue & Alfan - Lovely premiere photo - I adore AR's smile in that top one! And yes...that IS a tucked-in shirt! Doesn't that look wonderful for a change?  But, why does HG look as tall as AR?


      Elaine 
      11/14/05 at 06:30 PM

      Comments:

      To my knowledge there has never been a DVD of PL. Someone pulling one's leg!


      Dee 
      11/14/05 at 06:26 PM

      Comments:

      CatsPlay - Shopping photos: Did you see how AR never stopped staring at the photographer? There was no coyness or pretending that he didn't see the camera. He just stared straight at him and kept walking. Egads, ya gotta love teh man's attitude!

       

      But who was the "lady friend" with him in the last photo???!

       

      Private Lives DVD - Wait a minute...what did I miss? Where do we buy it? Amazon?

       

      Christina -

      Quote:
      Could a strong person be influenced [by a book] or only the weak?
      What an interesting approach to your writing assignment! The definition of "influence" is pretty broad. Perhaps a book doesn't influence a strong person as much as exposing them to a different perspective? (sorry; I was a newspaper editor for a decade and I just can't stop!)


      Christina 
      11/14/05 at 06:24 PM

      Comments:

      Talking about LA premieres, this is one of my favorites. Sweet dreams everyone!


      Alfan 
      11/14/05 at 05:52 PM

      What is your location? Arizona

      Comments:

      I say, is that a tucked in shirt with an open suit jacket? I thinks me eyes decieve me! No!


      CatsPlay 
      11/14/05 at 05:46 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

       

      Moro,

       

      I know you knew I knew you knew I was teasing!  LOL!!

       

      SUE -- I KNEW KNEW KNEW someone here would have a decoupage box!  Bravo!! 

       

      Perhaps an "Make an Alan Craft" contest is in order to pass the time once we enter the upcoming ......dreaded.....Alan unknown whereabouts drought!

       

      Come on now (in English accent) -- let's do it, loves!


      sue 
      11/14/05 at 05:31 PM

      Comments:

      Had a rummage through that agency site and don't think I ever saw the Madrid Love Actually Premiere pix

       

      And these two are nice too:

       

      Just my contribution to the drought!!


      Moro 
      11/14/05 at 05:23 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      CatsPlay said:

      Quote:
      I was kidding/being sarcastic about the decoupaging. Shelves, picture frames?? I can't be putting pics of AR on display all over my house, you silly girl! *Other* people live here, you know, who are outside of the realm of AR-ness.


      Yes, CatsPlay dear. I know. I'm teasing you.

      Mind you, sue's treasure chest is rather impressive.

      Nice photo you found there, Elaine. Thank you.


      Christina 
      11/14/05 at 05:23 PM

      Comments:

      Ok, how can someone be so rude?! We`re not in Hollywood, it`s absurd the man...I beg your pardon..TEH MAN can`t just walk down the street without someone taking his picture! UUUUUF! These nasty photographers are to blame for him avoiding to be seen in public by his fans! Man, that fills me with anger!

      Elaine - those wallpapers are glorious, Jamie is one of my favourite characters as well. (btw, I liked your ideea with BD b*ms, so wicked! *huge grin*)

      Thanks for all the reports from the premiere, they were wonderful, wish I was there.

      And is it true? A Private Lives DVD! You mean I can actually see it?! And didn`t know! O I don`t deserve to live!

      Yuuupeeeeeee!!!!

       

      Night everyone!

      P.S.: CatsPlay, sadly, I can`t recommend you anything, I just couldn`t go through with keep "him" locked in some box!  So I just let "him" run wild through all of the house!   (and since my boyfriend just moved out, "he" gets plenty of space!)

       

      O! almost forgot!

      I have to write this essay for school about how can one book change your life completely, you know, ideas and concepts.Ever felt that? The impact that a writer`s vision can have on the reader. If we can talk about a negative/positive impact on most cases.  I`m still pretty undecided about what I should write...Could a strong person be influenced or only the weak? 

       


      sue 
      11/14/05 at 05:14 PM

      Comments:

      CatsPlay said:

      Quote:
      I was kidding/being sarcastic about the decoupaging  

       

      Never joke about decoupage dear!! If it's standing still I have decoupaged it over the years!

      Talking of where you keep your stash well mine is overspilling out of an office boxfile in the bottom of the wardrobe. Last year I spotted some nice hinged wood boxes going cheap at Sainsburys and bought a couple. I made a treasure chest for Row's birthday and have been planning to do one for myself ever since. This is Rows:

       

       

      I lost count of how many coats of varnish I did after twenty!!

      I don't think I will make mine ostentatiously Alan but I have loads of theatre programmes that I have collected and want to keep in the box and thought I'd copy them and paste them on to the box with the odd surreptitious Alan pic or three! I used old maps for the inside of hers but need something more theatrical in mine maybe sheet music? Any other ideas?


      Lauren 
      11/14/05 at 05:01 PM

      What is your location? Philadelphia, PA

      Comments:
      Chevelle and Reedpipe:
      Yeah, I wish I knew you were going, we could have hung out or gotten a drink or something... Oh well. Maybe next year. I didn't get there till around 1:45 or 2:00. I tried to weasel into that opening in the barracade (for the hotel), but the security guys shoo-ed us away and said we had to go into the "pen". I was in the back also, sitting on the barracade, which meant I could see a little over people's heads. I was sitting in front of the second set of windows for the hotel bar, right behind some girls with a large (20 ft long) orange sign that said "I love Dan" or something on it. The pictures came out kind of blurry, and what did come out was only the back of famous people's heads! Why didn't the stars turn around more??!! Anyway, I'll know what to expect next year (if I go). I am glad they had good photos on the internet. I like the one of Ralph Fiennes "growling" at Daniel Radcliffe.



      CatsPlay 
      11/14/05 at 04:53 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Elaine,

       

      I agree about the Muji pics sequence.  It looks as if the photographer chose to follow AR instead of just snapping one pic.  CURSE him!


      Elaine 
      11/14/05 at 04:39 PM

      Comments:

      Cats Play, thanks for the link to those pics. You can't blame him getting a little annoyed, can you? But there were lots of pics that I haven't seen before, like this one from the LA prem:


      Claudia 
      11/14/05 at 04:33 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Awww Elaine....Jamie's my favorite!  Love the wallpaper. 

       

      I just checked on Whatittakes and there hasn't been much progress on the t-shirt and mug, unfortunately.  I've exhausted my list of family and friends to register and vote. 

       

      Egads, I just realized this morning that Thanksgiving is next week!  Gawd, how time flies!

       

       

       


      Elaine 
      11/14/05 at 04:08 PM

      Comments:

      Laurie, congrats on the autographs on your pics. You must be over the moon! (And that road is nowhere near where you were staying! I'll write soon!)

       

      Thanks to all the reports from the lucky people at the NY GoF prem. I think it's just pressure of filming that prevented him ging and nothing sinister!

       

      Thanks, too, for the movies and pic links and everything. I always love coming back here after a few days away as there's always something to see!

       

      And I was rummaging around in my old folders and found some TMD wallpaper that I'd done some time ago.

        

      It's nice when you come across something you had forgotten!

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/14/05 at 04:01 PM

      What is your location? 30 minutes from Ikea, too

      Comments:

      Moro,

       

      I was kidding/being sarcastic about the decoupaging.  Shelves, picture frames??  I can't be putting pics of AR on display all over my house, you silly girl!  *Other* people live here, you know, who are outside of the realm of AR-ness.  

       


      Laurie 
      11/14/05 at 03:27 PM

      What is your location? Vermont

      Comments:

      Lex, thanks for the story on the car photo. Is that anywhere near where I was staying, it doesn't sound familiar? I was on Sussex Gardens, about 5 minutes from Paddington Station. I'm so directionally challenged it isn't funny! LOL

       

       

       

       


      Moro 
      11/14/05 at 03:19 PM

      What is your location? Only 30 minutes from IKEA!

      Comments:
      CatsPlay said:

      Quote:
      I wonder if beech can be decoupaged??!


      No, no, no. What you do, right, is stop in the marketplace bit downstairs on your way out, and grab some chunky natural wood frames for your pictures. Then you arrange them decoratively here and there amongst the DVDs and whatnot. Preferably with some accent lighting. You can pick up a kit for something like $20 bucks at Lowe's.




      Chevelle 
      11/14/05 at 03:17 PM

      What is your location? NY

      Comments:

      Reedpipe, are you serious those 2 girls got tickets because of there poster? Wow. I too have to admit that I was hoping maybe Alan would make a surprise appearance. All I kept thinking was that it couldn't be too hard to break away from filming for a few days and fly over here to NY. I mean it's not like he'd be coming all the way from London. But I don't know anything about filming either. I'm sure it wouldn't be as easy for him as we think.

      Yes, RickiNicki do you remember where you read it was a safety issue?


      CatsPlay 
      11/14/05 at 03:11 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

       

      Moro,

       

      I wonder if beech can be decoupaged??! 


      Peekabooh 
      11/14/05 at 03:10 PM

      What is your location? the Netherlands

      Comments:

      Christina, I´m over here ...

       

      Beth, thanks sweetie, I am very honoured indeed. Could you please send the last two clips with "yousendit" ???? Pretty Please???

       

      And a HUGE THANK YOU to all of you who went to the NY GoF premiere and posted story and pics.

       


      Moro 
      11/14/05 at 03:06 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      CatsPlay said:

      Quote:
      I thought I'd start a discussion about unique and efficient ways for storing AR stuff. Anyone do anything unique? special? Or is the cardboard box method the going trend?


      Sounds like you need a trip up to the IKEA at Robinson Town Center, girl. I'm thinking something sturdy, yet inexpensive, and easily disassembled, because you'll be moving permanently into that home theater room soon. Perhaps some open glass shelving with a trendy combo beech veneer/matte steel frame. *ducks*

      RickiNicki 
      11/14/05 at 02:45 PM

      What is your location? central

      Comments:
      Reedpipe, I read it on another AR board, it was according to another fan. So this is why I'm not so sure about it.

      CatsPlay 
      11/14/05 at 02:44 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Sorry, here is a better link

       

      http://www.zumapresswireservice.com/search_results.html?HEADLINE=Alan+Rickman+In+London


      Laura 
      11/14/05 at 02:43 PM

      Comments:

      http://cgi.ebay.com/ALAN-RICKMAN-SET-OF-15-4X6-REAL-PHOTOS-1_W0QQitemZ7562771985QQcategoryZ60329QQtcZphotoQQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem


      CatsPlay 
      11/14/05 at 02:43 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Speaking of shopping pics, I came across more photos taken of the Muji Shopping excursion, about midway down the screen here......you can click and see the larger versions.  You can kind of see his face get increasingly annoyed at the photographer, as the series of pics progresses.  Taken April 8, 2002.

       

      http://www.zumapresswireservice.com/search_results.html?SRCH=rickman&SBMT=go%21&daterange=&disptype=&srchtype=&RESULTSPERPAGE=96&PAGENO=2#zImageDetail_Page


      Reedpipe 
      11/14/05 at 02:38 PM

      What is your location? CT

      Comments:
      Oh, Chevelle!  Your toes must ache something fierce!

      We didn't get to the city until about 2, so we were standing WAY in the back of the crowd across the street from the red carpet.  I couldn't see a thing until hubby found a spot on top of one of the back barricades, but even then, I don't think my photos caught anything very well or very clearly--lots of shoving going on, as Chevelle said.

      About the kids in the crowd with signs . . . there were two teenaged girls standing next to me on the barricade holding a sign that said "Rupert, go to the prom with me" or something like that.  A guy came up behind us and tapped one of them on the back, said "I like your sign.  Wanna go to a premiere?" and handed them a ticket each!  As far as I know they were the tix were the genuine article and those girls got to see the movie.  And no, I wasn't envious in the least.

      I do have to admit that a small part of me was still hoping against hope that Alan would show up.  RickiNicki, do you remember where you read it might have been a safety issue?  I don't know anything about filming a movie, of course, but how hard would it have been for Alan to get a couple days off from Nobel Son to make a quick trip to NYC?  I do realize that attending premieres must be exhausting, and I'm not faulting  the OoOA in the least.  I just wonder whether perhaps there might be something to that safety-issue thing.

      CatsPlay 
      11/14/05 at 02:36 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

       

      Input needed re: Alan STORAGE

       

      As my collection of AR movies and misc trinkets is growing, and, having the obsessive need to hoard it all together in one safe, secure place where I know it is safe and closeby at all times     , I find the need to expand beyond my 9x12 Amazon.com cardboard box.

       

      I thought I'd start a discussion about unique and efficient ways for storing AR stuff.   Anyone do anything unique?  special?  Or is the cardboard box method the going trend?  I was thinking a nice box decoupaged with AR photos would be cutsie, but then again, you run into that 'how overt am I going to be' thing.

       

      If you find this question boring and/or pointless, please just ignore me.

       

       


      Laura 
      11/14/05 at 02:36 PM

      Comments:


      I didn't know there was a dvd of Private Lives, I believed it was only a play


      Alfan 
      11/14/05 at 02:32 PM

      What is your location? AZ

      Comments:

      Thats quite a nice picture of him, he looks very happy to have his picture taken again. hee hee. Actually, it looks quite recent.Does anyone know where/when it was taken.


      Lex 
      11/14/05 at 02:30 PM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:
      Laurie
      Quote:
      Lex, what street in London was that picture taken on? I know a lot of streets look alike but it looks exactly like the street my hotel was on when I was in London.


      Laurie,
      The picture was taken in Manville Rd. near Tooting Bec Common where Alan and I paid a visit to my former Landlady a couple months ago.
      It´s a small street leading to Ritherdon and Balham High Road.

      If I recall correctly there´s a B&B nearby (down Bedford Hill) somewhere in Elmbourne or Terrapin Rd.
      Do you mean this one?

      The story behind the pic is that I ever since I first saw that funny mini cooper,
      (typical kinda Brit humour )  I wanted to take a picture. But always the owner appeared before I got a chance. So day after day I made a short detour to give it another try (weird I know) I simply was too shy to ask for permission.
      Finally when we visited the Landlady I took my shot when only my hubby was around.
       
      This surely qualifies me as dumbledorian-like female chicken




      Laura 
      11/14/05 at 02:30 PM

      Comments:

       

      found this at ebay


      Claudia 
      11/14/05 at 01:37 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Oh man, Chevelle...my feel hurt just thinking about pointy toe hi-heels in a crowd like that!  Ouch! 

       

      Thank you for your report too.  Any chance we'll get to see the video or caps from it?

       

       


      Chevelle 
      11/14/05 at 01:23 PM

      What is your location? NY

      Comments:

      Lauren and Reedpipe where were you standing? I was right in front of Ziegfelds. I wish I knew you both were going to be there maybe we could have met up.

      Reedpipe, I agree with you on the limo thing. There were a lot of them driving by weren't there? And they wouldn't close the street for nothing. Every time a limo passed us everyone started screaming and flashing cameras but you couldn't see a thing with those damn tinted windows.  So you were able to see Emma? You must have been down the street a bit. I can't wait to see you're pictures.

      Lauren, I love your post. You're so funny  I can totally relate to a lot of it. All those annoying young fans screaming with their stupid posters blocking all the view. And I'm right there with ya on the nap thing. I'm totally exhausted from walking around the city all weekend. I had to take the day off from work because every muscle and joint in my body aches. My feet are so sore, I did the most dumbest thing ever when I decided to wear pointy toed high healed shoes to the premiere. I swear I became crippled after standing in the crowd for 8 hours and then walking the streets for 2 days.


      Laura 
      11/14/05 at 12:54 PM

      Comments:

      Christina,

      you' re very nice thank you for the thought


      Chevelle 
      11/14/05 at 12:45 PM

      What is your location? NY

      Comments:

      Hello Everyone! Well I just got back from NYC about 5 hours ago, it was my first time being in the big apple even though I live in NY. I gotta tell you it was absolutely fantastic. I had a such a good time. All of the shopping and entertainment was just so much fun. But the best part was getting to go to the GOF Premiere. It was my first time attending a premiere and the experience was better than I imagined it would be. Even though AR wasn't there which was really disappointing because he would have made it an incredible experience, I still had a very fun time.

       

      I got to the Ziegfeld around 7am and there was already quite the crowd. Which was funny because my friend and I scoped out the area just 5 hours before that and there was nobody around. The little fences wern't even put up yet. I thought about camping out there but I didn't want to waist a nights pay at the hotel. I was lucky enough to somehow squeeze my way toward the front by the time the stars started to arrive. They didn't start showing up until a little after 3pm. The premiere was supposed to start at 4pm. The hardest part of the whole thing was trying to stay standing in the mob of people for 8 hours. A lot of the Harry Potter website hosts were there like HPANA and Mugglenet. There was this one girl in the front of us who was dressed just like a ravenclaw. She got a lot of recognition for her outfit and she was interviewed several times. I thought about wearing my gryffindor costume I bought for Halloween that I spent over $300 on but I didn't want to risk getting it destroyed in the crowd.

       

      The first Star to arrive was Jamie Waylett (Vincent Crabbe). He came right over to the fans after speaking to the press. I was able to get him on video as he passed by and then he grabbed my notebook and signed it. Then Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) came over to us. Unfortunately I couldn't reach my arm out far enough to get his autograph but got a glimpse of him on tape. Then Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) walked over. That's when the crowd went ballistic and I was amazed I was able to maintain in an upright position. Everyone was pushing and shoving, it was crazy. Somehow I was able to get a bit of him on tape as well. At one point he was close enough to touch but the whole thing happened so fast I couldn't even take it all in. The security kept trying to make everyone step back and stop pushing but that just wasn't going to happen. The red carpet was across the street and that's were a lot of the stars were talking to all of the press. It was hard to see them most of the time. I saw Katie Leung (Cho Chang) James and Oliver Phelps (Fred & George Weasley) and David Heyman the producer all on the red carpet. Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) was there somewhere because the crowd was chanting her name but I never saw her. The last to be seen was Daniel Radcliff (Harry Potter). I could just barely make him out in the distance on the red carpet. At one point he turned and looked at us and smiled but he never came over. As soon as he approached the end of the red carpet he just went into the theater. I'm assuming it was because the whole thing was running behind because by this point it was around 4:20 and premiere was scheduled to start at 4.

       

      Overall I was pretty happy with what I was able to see even though Dan didn't come over to us. I kind of wished he could have a least walked past us so I could have seen him up close but oh well. And i'm sorry but I didn't get a chance to take any pictures because I had my video camera up in the air most of the time but my friend had her camera and she was taking some. She was farther back in the crowd but maybe she got some good shots. I'll have to wait for her to develop them and see. If she did I'll try to post some of them.

       

      Sorry for the long post everyone I just wanted to share my experience. I hope you enjoyed.


      Christina 
      11/14/05 at 12:37 PM

      Comments:
      Hello, it`s me, perverted Christina (thanks for that, Beth! ) I wonder where fellow Peekabooh is...?
      RickiNicky - You actually read that, about Alan and  HBP!!!??? I never thought that could happen. You know what is most intriguing? That most of the fans think he`s innocent! But if you take a look at Mugglenet`s Wall of Shame .. now there`s something to freak you out! So maybe the extra-security`s a good thing after all!

      Laura- Don`t think I have forgotten to email you back, but I have been  really busy lately and didn`t even have the time to check my email! Just dropped by over at mugglenet and here  for the updaes and to see how everybody`s doing.
      Beth - those links you gave us take ages to load.... Maybe it`s just my problem...I don`t know. But can you please upload the videos to yousendit? If it isn`t too much trouble. I really want to see them!!!


      Bluebeatbabe 
      11/14/05 at 11:55 AM

      What is your location? Sheffield S.Yorkshire4.

      Comments:
      Hi Girls !

      Sorry, I have n't posted in awhile, have been poorly with the dreaded lurgy or something and am also in the throes of changing from dial-up to broadband- don't know how long that will take ?

      Great new about your photo- well done for writing- I'm sure you're on a high, that B/W photo of Alan is so..oooo beautiful as indeed is the MAN!
      KATHY- I promise to write to you soon- I have not forgotten you!

      Watched a drama premiere on ITV last night with Adrian Dunbar in -he reminded me so much of Alan- certain mannerisms , similar hair length, profile from the side and he is an excellent actor too... not as beautiful as Alan of course...but nevertheless....talented.
      Helen-Of Troy@yahoo.co.uk.. please contact me again - I can't seem to get emails through to you
      Thanks
      RickiNicki 
      11/14/05 at 11:55 AM

      Comments:
      Reedpipe, this sounds exciting! I'm sure Jason Isaacs could here you! My friends talked to him at the Love Actually premiere and they say he's a nice guy!

      I read somewhere that Alan didn't come to the premieres because they were worried about his safety, after the HBP, some fans might take Dumbledore's death too much to haert and give him a hard time. But I'm not really sure if this is true. It could be possible, but I think he's too busy filming, that's all.

      RickiNicki 
      11/14/05 at 11:47 AM

      Comments:
      Wow Laurie, you're a lucky girl! I was excited too after my mum had told me I recieved a letter and autograph. Not everyone is so lucky!

      Claudia 
      11/14/05 at 11:21 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

        I am sooo happy for you Laurie!  What a great diversion from the regular mailbox blues! 

       

      Thanks for your report Reedpipe!  Can't wait to see your pics.  I don't know a lot about Jason Issacs but after seeing Fiennes looking sooo fine (see pic below), I think I would have been happy just to have caught a glimpse of him!  Awww, Elyot is still just a newborn...no wonder you wanted to get back home.  I don't blame ya. 

       


      Reedpipe 
      11/14/05 at 10:54 AM

      What is your location? CT

      Comments:
      Hello, everyone.  I'm back from spending the weekend with my parents in the NJ 'burbs.  They looked after the kids while hubby and I went into the city on Saturday to stand outside the Ziegfeld for the GoF premiere.  (Lauren, I'm so sorry . . . meant to e-mail you before Friday, hoping we might meet up, but things got crazy before we left and my parents don't have internet access. )

      Since this isn't strictly Alan-related, and Lauren's already given us a great account, I'll keep it relatively short.  We got to the Ziegfeld and it was a zoo.  We stood across the street with all the screaming 12-year-olds, watching all the limos drive by with their tinted windows rolled up and wondering who it was we were waving to.  After a while hubby lifted me up onto one of the barricades and I did get pretty good views across the street of Dan Radcliffe, the Phelps twins, David Heyman (producer), Robert Pattison (Cedric--soooo cute!), Ralph Fiennes and Jason Isaacs.  Emma Watson walked right in front of us and signed autographs; so did Matthew Lewis (Neville).  Rupert Grint walked by too.  Near the start of the movie (a little after 4, I think) Jason Isaacs walked by and I had my one fangirly moment of the afternoon, yelling "HI, JASON!!" and he turned around and waved in my general direction!  Okay, it's likely he didn't hear me and just happened to turn around at that precise moment, but hey . . . .
       
      We had dinner and cheesecake at BenAsh, my favorite deli, and then took the subway to Union Square for the live Podcast.  Unfortunately hubby had a wicked headache by this time and I was starting to miss the kids (this was our first "day out" without them since, well, since Elyot was born in June), so we left the city soon after.

      I did get some photos, but haven't gotten a chance to upload them yet and Lauren got better shots then I did.  But I'll let you all know when I do have them up.


      Laura 
      11/14/05 at 10:49 AM

      Comments:
      Ali-Pat, thank you for the infos
      CatsPlay 
      11/14/05 at 10:29 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Laurie, congratulations on your autographed photo, that is wonderful!

       

      Claudia, yes, AR's initial entry into the theater was wonderful.    There were so many great scenes in this movie. 

       

      I loved Winter Guest too.  I was really drawn into the scenery.  What a barren, yet beautiful place.  It made me so curious about that world.  I kept thinking about the artistry of how the scenes were setup, and then read an interview over at the KelClancy site where AR confirmed that he put a lot of thought into the visual makeup of each scene.

       

      Thanks for the link to Clares about the redhead in AABA.  It is on my to do list to read those articles and interviews.

       

      I started listening to the Return of the Native this morning.  While I am enjoying Alan's voice in my headphones, I am also realizing that I need to pay attention to what he is saying, as 'half-listening' while working on the computer is not allowing me to understand the jist of much of what he is saying!


      Alfan 
      11/14/05 at 10:07 AM

      What is your location? Arizona, but leaving tomorrow

      Comments:

      Well, today is my last day in Arizona and then i start my long drive home, but the good thing about that is i have about 20 pages of this guestbook to go back through to download all that i missed while i was here ( mostly video's provided by Beth) but i also havbe the movie clips to download. I plan to be back in Canada on Friday just intime to see Harry Potter, so if i dont get a chance to talk to any of you before then, then have fun those of you going to see Goblet its opening night.


      Laurie 
      11/14/05 at 10:02 AM

      What is your location? Vermont

      Comments:

      Hi everyone, I got a surprise in my mailbox when I got home Saturday night, a autographed picture from AR! I sent a letter (with a pictures I had bought) in September basically telling him how much I loved My Name is Rachel Corrie (and his other work as well). I don't know why I'm so excited because I really am not the kind of person that pursues autographs (have never done it before), but I'm just so happy that he read my letter and knows how much I like his work.  If I ever met him in person I would never be able to say the things (I'm just too shy) I said in the letter, so I'm glad I got that message to him. I also got a nice note from Melanie Parker thanking me (on behalf of AR) for the letter.


      Moro 
      11/14/05 at 09:51 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      I should qualify, before I get my butt kicked for flaming the British press. I don't mean to imply that the British press are somehow less responsible in their reportage or analysis than those anywhere else. I actually find The Guardian and the BBC more thorough and trustworthy sources of news and information than most of the news organizations over here. I just don't care for the taste for aggro that some columnists and critics (particularly those in The Guardian) seem to have adopted recently.

      And that ends my soapbox tirade.

      *runs away*


      Moro 
      11/14/05 at 09:38 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Quote:
      I couldn't help but cringe when you said you hate critics. Critics aren't all bad. Sure there are some that are bad apples but I you'll find bad apples in every walk of life, unfortunately.


      You're right, Claudia. But I can certainly understand Delenn's irritation with them. While many film critics have insightful, interesting things to say, I've noticed that certain of them, particularly a few among the British press, like to make inflammatory statements just to rile up this or that group of fans, especially with regard to blockbuster films like GOF. That really annoys me-- it's lazy journalism and lazy thinking. There's a guy in The Guardian who really ticks me off that way-- my husband can't stand him either!

      (I'm having way too much fun with the smilies.)


      Marlina 
      11/14/05 at 09:37 AM

      Comments:

      Remember the Lego Snape? The web mistress has update it! 

      Episode 2 part 4

      http://karentheunicorn.tripod.com/lse2p3.html

       

      Episode 2 part 5

      http://karentheunicorn.tripod.com/lse2p4.html

       


      Claudia 
      11/14/05 at 09:19 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

       

      Hi rebecca and welcome to our group!  I hope you will join us whenever you can. 

       

      As for whether AR will be doing HP5 or not.  I think that right now its anyone's guess because I don't think it has been officially announced anywhere yet.  I get the general feeling he will do 5, 6, and 7, especially since the release of book 6 and Snape seems to be such an integral character. 

       

      Satai, please don't think I'm arguing with you here but I took the first paragraph of the critic's reveiw as more tongue in cheek.  Sure, he/she "bad mouths" the series at first but then goes on to say....

       

      "Mike Newell, the first British director of a Harry Potter film, had the difficult task of following in the admired footsteps of Alfonso Cuaron and his Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. But I think this is the best Potter film yet, for one simple reason: it’s not like a Harry Potter film."

       

      Which to me sounds like the writer really did like the other films and was just trying to be funny. 

       

      I couldn't help but cringe when you said you hate critics.  Critics aren't all bad.  Sure there are some that are bad apples but I you'll find bad apples in every walk of life, unfortunately.  I've had critics convince me to see a film that I never would have considered watching.  Sometimes I was glad I paid attention and sometimes I wasn't.  That's their job to give you their opinion of a film and leave it up to you whether you want to see it or not.  

       

      Dee, thanks for the run down on the LA commentary. Although I've seen the film on the cable channels a lot lately...and as the season approaches I'm sure it will air a lot more, I haven't watched the DVD as much so I had forgotten some of the behind the scenes stuff with Harry and Karen. 

       

      AABA, CatsPlay!!!  Isn't his first entrance into the theatre to die for???  I just love it!  The way he struts over to Rose and his expressions as Rose talks is priceless! 

       

      The actress that played Stella actually lied about her age to get the part.  You can read about it at Clare's.

       

      Christina, I agree with you about the Winter Guest. It really is a beautiful film.  I would really love to see AR do more directing.   

       

      Sue's take on the meaning of an independent film is the same as mine.  Here's the Wikipedia entry on the subject.

       

         


      Marlina 
      11/14/05 at 08:26 AM

      What is your location? Indonesia

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://alan_rickman_freak.blogs.friendster.com/rickmesmerized/

      Comments:

      Sorry, i haven't log in for quite some time 

      I have to help my mom with Laundry and dishes since all my maids already went home for their holiday session and haven't come back yet

       

      Beth~ Thank you to make all of that clips possible to download! It's all very nice! And pssst... *i also like *sexual healing* too!

      And i also like "right here waiting" very much

      All your pics is great too, thank you very much! I'll be looking forward to your other creation Your drawings is very nice.. I tried to draw Alan for quite sometimes and it never look as good as yours

       

      Lex~ How kind of you! i don't know what make me deserves the honour but that's very cute! Thank you!

       

      Dee~ Alakazam? *snort* hahaa.. That's sweet

       

      I don't know about you guys.. But i feel very positive about this "Brown Sugar" movie Then again... I might not feel that positive to avoid future dissapointment.. Well, I just feel very positive now

       

       

       


      annick 
      11/14/05 at 07:43 AM

      What is your location? France

      Comments:

      waouh beth surper extra


      Moro 
      11/14/05 at 06:53 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh, and he'll probably never film anything here again, *sob*

      Comments:
      Delenn - Actually, on that point (about GOF being about more than Harry), I could sort of see what the guy was saying, arrogantly as he might have put it. The first three films really do seem to focus more on Harry's quest than anything-- but then again, so do the books, to my mind. I think it's actually a case of JK Rowling becoming a better writer as the books progress. By the fourth book, her characters are much less caricatures of themselves, or archetypes, or whatever, and a lot more "real." But that's a discussion for another GB, so I'll stop.

      Master's degree in English, and all that. Sometimes I get a little overexcited.

      Christina - I know what you mean about the music-- it's haunting, and underscores each scene so beautifully. I don't mind that AR doesn't play a role in the film; in fact it's fascinating to kind of step back and think about his direction of it. The music, the shot composition, all that stuff-- I like seeing what he sees, or how he sees (if that makes any sense at all).


      Beth 
      11/14/05 at 05:16 AM

      What is your location? Brazil

      Comments:

      Good morning girls!

      Satai Delenn wrote:Thanks Beth... And...... VERY interesting. It's just that another artist did an INCREDIBLE rendition of a young Snape (I don't know if any of you are familiar with Marquise) and the pic you posted looks like Alan posed like Snape and I thought perhaps THAT is how Marquise did her rendition.

      I know Marquise - she's great  - but I don't remember if i have seen this one you're talking about... I'll have a look at this rendition for sure  

      CatsPlay wrote: Beth, thanks for the Snape video.  Yes, In Snape We Trust.

      Yeah... most of us do trust him indeed

      Ahhh... I was Alan's videos and I do not know if you girls have seen these before, anyway...

      PS: I dedicate these findings to those girls who are 'perverted' like Christina, Peekabooh...  Lol!!! * kidding girls *

      http://www.alisdesign.cz/Rickmanweb/video_klipy/Cindy_L_cerni_andele.wmv

       

      ... and to those who are falling in love...

       

      http://www.alisdesign.cz/Rickmanweb/video_klipy/Eowyn_ChI_wicked_game.wmv

       

       


      sue 
      11/14/05 at 04:19 AM

      Comments:
      Christina I have always thought that an "Independent" movie is one that hasn't been backed by one of the big studios. The Director and/or Writer have found the finance for themselves so therefore indy films are usually made for a much smaller budget than the big Warner Bros etc jobs. This means that the Director can keep a far better control over the film that he wants to make than if he has to keep justifying all expenses, script changes etc to the studio.
      Christina 
      11/14/05 at 04:03 AM

      Comments:

      Morning anyone!!!

      Rebecca- welcome!!! nice to have a new knight at the round table!

      Dee- Thank you so much for that director`s commentary! I love those little things!. And I also saw the stumbling sequence!(and regarding AABA, I know how you feel! Naughty naughty!!)

       Moro- The Winter Guest is my favourite also, though he only makes that small appearence in the street. But it`s a beautiful story, with wonderful performances...and the music!!!! magnificent!

      Emily, thank you kindly for your answer. Can`t wait to see it myself.

      I`d rather here some more about Snow Cake.......(I wonder where did that title come from!)

      But I have a question...this whole "independent film", what does that exactly mean? I never got that. Could someone fill me in on the detailes, please? Thank you.

      Well, another work day I guess.....Have a pleasant one!


      Alfan 
      11/14/05 at 12:31 AM

      What is your location? Canada

      Comments:

      Dee,,,,,,,,,,,,well done on the commentary but you forgot on the commentary that when Harry hands over the  christmas card to Karen that it  is Alans real handwriting. And i remember hearing or reading somwhere that the scene in which Karen opens the CD hoping it was the necklace was ad-libbed by both Alan and Emma. When watching the ending when Karen is just bout to say something to Harry, ( Harry is waiting for Karen to say goodbye to some people after the concert and he is looking up and then starts walking with Karen) does everyone catch Alan's little trip and stumble. He walks into one of the chairs, if you listen, you can hear him walk into it. I notice little stupid things like that. Just like in BD when he stutters through a line but manages to say what he wants to say.


      CatsPlay 
      11/13/05 at 11:32 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Dee,

       

      You do not walk alone.  I just watched AABA for the first time.  I believe I have paralyzed my finger from hitting BACKWARD/FORWARD so much.  Good GOD! 

       

      Really actually a very odd movie, but supremely enjoyable, nonetheless.  The more AR movies I watch, the more fascinated I become by the way he uses facial expressions.  It is (for lack of a better word) mesmerizing.

       

      Beth, thanks for the Snape video.  Yes, In Snape We Trust.


      Dee 
      11/13/05 at 11:09 PM

      Comments:

      I've just spent the entire evening watching AR's scenes in Love Actually frame by paused frame. I am sick...sick. Please tell me that I'm not the only one who has done that!

       

      I also watched the director's commentary. Of course I'm prejudice, but I thought it was shameful how little they talked about AR. But I did learn a few tidbits. Hope this isn't terribly old stuff to everyone!

       

      The director said he told AR that when he reads HP to his kids he doesn't do Snape's voice very well. He told AR, "I don't really put my back into it."  AR replied, "Don't worry. Neither do I."

       

      They liked his glasses, but laughed about, "the rinse" in his hair.

       

      In the scene where AR is explaining the Christmas party to Mia, the director said, "Alan's bit here sounds like poetry. I'd just written some old nonsense and everything is so rhythmical."

       

      They shot AR's shopping scene after the store closed. The whole scene only lasted 3 1/2 minutes, but it took Rowen a full 7 1/2 minutes to actually wrap the gift -- and he had to keep doing it over and over again. AR, "a great actor", thought it was his responsibility to continue to act throughout each 7 1/2 minute wrapping, over and over - frustrated, angry...  Rowen, "also a great actor", just chatted. He'd look up and say things like, "I'm terribly sorry, Alan. This is terribly difficult, Alan. Just another moment, Alan." There was AR really going for it, and Rowen is just chatting away and calling him Alan. By 5 o'clock, they were "two battered giants".

       

      Emma's confrontation scene with AR. He said AR made him write it because the story wasn't ended properly. The director said "It's sort of my favorite scene," but he said nothing about AR's acting.

       

      The final airport scene - They just kept talking about Emma. Nothing about AR.


      Satai Delenn 
      11/13/05 at 10:54 PM

      Comments:

      Ok. Thanks Beth... And...... VERY interesting. It's just that another artist did an INCREDIBLE rendition of a young Snape (I don't know if any of you are familiar with Marquise) and the pic you posted looks like Alan posed like Snape and I thought perhaps THAT is how Marquise did her rendition. But if that is a pic that you made, then there is no way she used it to create her rendition. If you are curious as to her rendition, you can view it at S.W.A.R.F. under the thread "My Current Favorite Picture" under the "Alan Rickman" Section, and I believe it's on page 73.

       

       

       

      Quote:

      Comments:

      Sunday Times gives GoF 4*

       

      Ok. I don't know who that author is, but her/his comments kind of irked me and made it very clear to me that OBVIOUSLY this person has NEVER read the book or he/she would already KNOW that the 4th book doesn't focus solely on Harry like the other 3 did (although, the movie producers/creators did try their damnedest to turn it into a movie that focused solely on Harry by cutting all "non-relevant" scenes (in other words, any scene that didn't directly relate to Harry was cut out.......). I really hate critics. They so often clearly know not what they write about!!!!!


      Beth 
      11/13/05 at 09:35 PM

      What is your location? Brazil

      Comments:

      Peekabooh wrote: Beth, you spoil us dear, thank you so much!

      Pssssshhhhhtttt, I´m not ashamed to tell you that I liked SexBomb too......... very much......

      Not only are you very talented on making video´s, you are very creative too. I recognized Snape from the first eye you draw with your pencil. Wow!

      You're welcome!

      Hehehehe! It seems that all of us here are a little bit * perverted * Lol!! Cheers for that!

      It was really hard to draw him... using the mouse is more difficult than using a pencil, actually.

       

       

      Satai Delenn wrote:

      Beth,

       I just HAVE to know..... The pic that you posted (not linked, but posted)..... Did you create that? Or is that just a pic you found? And if you found it, where is it from????? It looks AWFULLY familiar/similar to another pic I've seen of him in that pose and I NEED to know where the one you posted is from!!!!!

       

       The young Snape?  It was a manip I've made, actually... The original pic is this one:

       

       

      And  have made another Young Snape...

       

       

      And a smiling Snape...

       

       

      And an un-shaven Snape...

       

       

       

      Peekabooh wrote: Ok....... add Sexual Healing to my favorite list too.........*cough*

      Lol! I wouldn't post the other version  I have made... but I noticed that SH is the favourite of many of you... so, enjoy it again! ( It was my first idea on how Sexual Healing video would be... of course, my second version is much better )

       

      Sexual Healing -version1

      http://s52.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=20OY42TRM4TTU0W5JUVOGXLGSA

       

      INTJ wrote: Beth - Thank you so much for sharing your lovely music vids! And that artpad drawing you made - WOW!! You're so talented! - Oh, and I *adore* your young Alan/Snape photo manip too!

      Thanks INTJ!

       

       

       

       

      CatsPlay wrote: Beth Thank you for the additional video downloads.  I truly appreciate you sharing your wonderful work.

      You're welcome CatsPlay!

      I want to share this one, if you don't mind... Lol!

       

      Between Prejudice and Trust

       

       

      http://s53.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3M0N2M4G7XCTV0U86VEAFVY4PG

       

       

      Enough for today...


      Have sweet Alan dreams everybody!

       

      Beth


      Moro 
      11/13/05 at 08:14 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Rebecca - I wouldn't worry too much. I noticed the same lack of news with GOF at first-- they seem to keep the word on who's definitely signed on under wraps until the last minute. I imagine that there's actually still a lot of fee negotiation and whatnot happening at this stage. From what I hear, they're still casting for new roles, like Luna Lovegood, and that process tends to take a while.

      Nice to have someone join me at the Newbie Table. (A little like the kiddie table at Christmas, only the grownups let you sit with them, instead of at the card table in the kitchen, hee hee!)

      CatsPlay 
      11/13/05 at 07:12 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      I don't know the answer to Rebecca's question about whether AR is signed up for HP5.  However, I simply can't fathom within any realm of the imagination that they wouldn't make every effort to keep him (and ALL of the actors) on board through the end of the series.   It is such a major, major piece of work.  Especially Snape, being such a crucial role. 


      rebecca 
      11/13/05 at 07:03 PM

      What is your location? florida

      Comments:

      Umm, hello!  New lurker here, you all don't "know" me, but...

       

      I saw the mention of "where the heck is AR at now" and about him starting filming of the next HP movie.  Now, is it DEFINITE that AR is doing the next HP movie?  I REALLY need to know. 

      I can't find on iota of anything regarding this ANYWHERE!!

      I hate to assume he is doing it, but has anyone here heard definitely?

       

        I will sleep so much better at night if I know for sure!

       

      ~Rebecca


      Claudia 
      11/13/05 at 06:48 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Lauren, thanks for the report.  I had a good giggle at imagining the looks you and your friend were getting when you were yelling  "Pantera" or "Def Leppard"! 

       

      Quote:
      And I expected to dislike the next 346,000 Harry Potter films.  

      Oh my gawd nooooo say it ain't sooooo!    Sorry...I can just take Potter for just so long, ladies! 

       

       

      A mega thank you, Dee!!!  That was fast and I am still drooling over that picture.  It is absolutely gorgeous!

       


      Moro 
      11/13/05 at 06:46 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Thanks for the review, sue! (Ah! A poem. ) He's a bit nasty about Dan Radcliffe, isn't he? Bah! The thing I like about Dan Radcliffe is that his performances are so unusually understated and subtle for a kid his age-- whereas the other two do a little too much mugging and hamming for my taste. Emma and Rupert always sound and look to me as though they're delivering lines, playing characters; they're entertaining enough, but they never quite convince me. I never doubt for a moment, though, that Dan is Harry; that is, that his Harry is a thinking, feeling human being. It's the kind of thing AR's always talking about in interviews (to bring this rant back on topic)-- you see him thinking, he responds to what the other characters are doing. At least, I think he does.

      sue 
      11/13/05 at 06:41 PM

      Comments:

      Dee shouldn't that be Azkaban!!??


      Dee 
      11/13/05 at 06:37 PM

      Comments:

      Claudia -- Alakazam! The watermarks are gone!



      sue 
      11/13/05 at 06:27 PM

      Comments:

      Sunday Times gives GoF 4*

      You need to login to read so I copied it for you:

       

      Film: Finally wild about Harry
      At last, a Harry Potter film that’s scary, sweaty and, yes, really dark — converted Cosmo Landesman is all fired up
      I have disliked all three Harry Potter films. And I expected to dislike the next 346,000 Harry Potter films. So, with poison pen in hand, I sat in the cinema ready to practise the dark arts of film criticism. This time, Potter, I gleefully told myself, I will destroy you with my withering one-liners and sadistic acts of sarcasm. You’re finished, Potter, finished! Then something strange and unexpected happened: the lights went down and I fell under the spell of Harry Potter.

      Mike Newell, the first British director of a Harry Potter film, had the difficult task of following in the admired footsteps of Alfonso Cuaron and his Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. But I think this is the best Potter film yet, for one simple reason: it’s not like a Harry Potter film.

      Past Potters were exclusively focused on the trials and tribulations of our young hero. And yes, there are plenty of displays of Harry’s heroism here, too. But the narrative focus of this film isn’t confined to his story. This one is more about the trials and tribulations of being young, and taking those first nervous footsteps into the sweaty swamp of adolescence. It’s more teen film than fairy tale. If John Hughes (The Breakfast Club) were to do Harry Potter, it would look like this.

      For the first hour, Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) is really just a spectator of events. After a quick dream sequence, the film really gets going with Harry, Ron (Rupert Grint), Hermione (Emma Watson) and co going to a huge stadium to watch the Quidditch World Cup. In the past, I’ve always thought Potter’s big set pieces and special effects never had that shiny American Star Wars dazzle. They were always so British: a Wimpy burger in the age of the Super Size Me mega-Mac. But Newell makes George Lucas look like Mr Low Budget. The opening stadium scene, with its massed crowds and teams on display, is a vibrant and brilliant spectacle by any standard. When an awed Harry looks around and says “I love magic!”, you know what he means.

      Back at Hogwarts, everyone is excited about the forthcoming Triwizard Tournament, involving three European schools of wizardry. Whereas opening scenes set in Hogwarts usually involve silly supernatural pranks and a gaggle of great British thespians hamming it up, Newell lets rip with a terrific pageant of the different school champions who will become Harry’s opponents. And he has managed to make Hogwarts look like the greatest school in the world, one that any kid would gladly sacrifice their parents on a bloody altar to get into. (On the other hand, Harry has been there for three years, and as far as I can tell, the only thing he’s learnt to do is fly on a broomstick and cast two spells, one of which doesn’t prove very effective.) Anyway, when the Goblet of Fire chooses Harry to enter the competition as well, the whole school turns against him. Once again, Harry has to face a familiar foe: celebrity. “I don’t want eternal glory,” he says. But eternal glory wants Harry, and it nearly costs him his friendship with Ron, and his life.

      The Triwizard Tournament involves three dangerous challenges, providing Newell with three big set pieces that he pulls off with gusto. The first involves stealing a dragon’s egg. Here the CGI dragon looks fantastic, although its egg looks like one of those Terry’s All Gold chocolates. But the best scene involves Harry growing gills, having to go underwater to rescue friends and encountering scary mermaid creatures along the way. It’s a beautiful and haunting scene you won’t forget.

      Ever since the Potter series was launched in 2001, we’ve been told that the following Potter film is going to be really “dark” and “edgy”. And they never have been, at least till now. This is the first Potter film to raise the question: is it too scary for under-12s? Yes, definitely. But the scariness is never shocking, gratuitous or bloody. It’s scary because you can’t go into the dark world where evil, in the form of Lord Voldemort (wonderfully played by Ralph Fiennes), lurks and leave ’em smiling. A central message here is that you can’t wrap kids in cotton wool: they need challenges that are scary, even dangerous.

      There’s also another Potter first, in the form of sex. Nothing overt — unless you count a topless Harry in a soapy tub, but we see the boffinish Hermione (Emma Watson) turn into a beauty, and Harry has eyes for the foxy Cho Chang (Katie Leung). Fighting evil is one thing; asking a girl to a the school ball proves far tougher.

      Radcliffe’s performance as Potter is the film’s weakest link. Yes, he can grunt and groan with the best of them, but conveying any kind of mood, be it fear or happiness, is just beyond his grasp. What Radcliffe can do is stand there and look ordinary, and this he does rather well. But Newell has used his Great British Thespians (Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Michael Gambon, Miranda Richardson, Brendan Gleeson et al) sparingly, and has allowed this to be the youngsters’ film. For me, Watson is the best of the bunch, and in Grint we have a new Dennis Waterman in waiting. I never thought I’d say this, but I’m actually looking forward to the next episode of Harry Potter.

      Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, 12A, 157 mins, Four stars


      Lauren 
      11/13/05 at 06:17 PM

      What is your location? Philadelphia, PA

      Comments:
      Hi everyone. I was able to go to the NYC premiere yesterday (to stand outside - not see the movie). I was able to see a bunch of the stars from across the street, but not close enough to get good photos or autographs or anything. You can read my ranting about the whole thing in my livejournal here: http://www.livejournal.com/users/blinkilite/10916.html

      I had a lot of fun, I just wish they set up the crowd to be a little closer to the celebrities so I could see who was walking by. I saw Jason Isaacs but had no idea it was him till I just looked on gettyimages.com. dammit! I didn't even take a photo! Well, can't wait till this weekend to see the movie!! WOOHOO!



      CatsPlay 
      11/13/05 at 05:58 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Claudia,

       

      AR Drought -- that makes me depressed just thinking about it!  However, he does deserve a break, so I will be glad if he is able to relax and enjoy.  He will have the next Harry Potter in Feb, so....

       


      Moro 
      11/13/05 at 05:51 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Laura said:

      Quote:
      My type of movie would be Die Hard, Dogma, Galaxy Quest, Harry potter,Robin Hood. Not at all Sense and Sensibility, Winter Guest, Truly madly deeply etc


      You know, I'm just the opposite-- I prefer the more serious stuff. I think The Winter Guest is one of my favorite films ever.

      I can't wait for GOF either! We're going to go see it on the big IMAX screen near us-- which, I find, always seems exciting until I actually sit down and realize that the screen's just a bit too...wide for me. I don't like having all that stuff going on in my peripheral vision. Makes me twitchy.


      Claudia 
      11/13/05 at 05:44 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Headache gone.  The constant change in weather has been horrific!

       

      CatsPlay, as your AR fandom grows you will learn soon enough about what we fondly call the "Dreaded AR Drought".  Its these times you will find that we tend to get out old pictures and articles and discuss them endlessly.  And when the times comes that he sticks his head out for a photo op....this book will go for pages and pages with squeeees, smiles, and excitement.  

       

      First the play, then Canada, a short stint in Germany, then Spain, and now LA, I imagine he is about ready for a nice long holiday.  So hopefully while we're enjoying the new films next year he will do just that.  Then the drought won't seem so bad. *crossing fingers*

       

      Lex, no need to feel bad. You did fine with your pictures.  I just screwed up when trying to convert them.  The link above just below his picture will instruct you how to post thumbnails but if they're to confusing (which I tend to be sometimes) just post what you can and I can always convert them to thumbnails. 

       

      Thank youuuuuuu Peekabooh for the NY pics!  None of David Tennant though (was he there?).  Fish...you got me hooked on this guy--its all your fault!!!!  LOL

       

      Would one of you "dahlings" remove the watermark off of this one of Fiennes?

       

      *swoon*

         

           


      Leanne 
      11/13/05 at 05:34 PM

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://s13.invisionfree.com/AlanRickman/

      Comments:

      Peekabooh- Thanks for the GoF NY Premiere pictures link, I have a serious crush on Robert Pattinson (Cedric Diggory)

      But not to worry, he doesnt have anything on Alan!!

      I cant wait for the movie, I go to see it on thursday night at 12.05am

      so I'm getting really excited about it now!!

       (thats me getting excited)

      Leanne

      -x-


      CatsPlay 
      11/13/05 at 04:48 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Dee

       

      Nobel Son is still filming, as I keep watching the extras casting page, and there are extras being called for for 11/14 & 11/15.

       

      http://www.lacasting.com/indie/IndieList.Asp?seen=0&viewfilter=0&psort=5&page=1&vstat=0

       

      I was wondering about why no sightings, etc.  Was also wondering, since you all seem very attuned to where Alan is most times, are there periods of time where we don't know where he is???  i.e. when Nobel Son is done and before the next HP?  Argh, that feels 'bothersome' to me.


      Dee 
      11/13/05 at 04:15 PM

      Comments:

      Lex - You are a peach!

       

      Ali-Pat - *snort* I have no idea what "sitting on my sad hen eggs" means, but it really struck me funny! Maybe you need to discuss it with your sweetie!

       

      Gee...there certainly hasn't been much news from Nobel Son. No random sightings, nothing. Is AR still in California? Do our film experts know if shooting goes on thru the holidays or will AR go home for Christmas?


      Ali-Pat 
      11/13/05 at 03:44 PM

      What is your location? sitting on my sad hen eggs

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://home.earthlink.net/~sa.pe/APLhome.html

      Comments:

      Laura, Acts of Charity and Brown Sugar are both Roles Not Taken (i.e. it was falsely rumored that AR would appear in them or they never got the funding to be made).  I am not familiar with Stories of Lost Souls, but I find that page very confusing--why so many directors, etc.?  Anyway Standing Room Only is mentioned a lot on that page, and it was also an RNT.

       

       

       


      Daydreamer 
      11/13/05 at 03:36 PM

      Comments:
      For all HP fans in Germany (and everyone who can watch VIVA):
      HP SPECIAL (14.11. 21:00):
      http://www.viva.tv/index.php?action=kongtent_show_page&page=3340
      (Don't know, if they'll show anything new with Snape, but I'll watch it anyway)
      CatsPlay 
      11/13/05 at 03:24 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Beth

       

      Thank you for the additional video downloads.  I truly appreciate you sharing your wonderful work.


      Lex 
      11/13/05 at 03:23 PM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:
      Dee, I use dial up on my very own PC too- not allowed to use Alan's work PC.
      Otherwise I'll find myself headless in no time. That's for granted!

      Big sorry.
      Am not firm with all this picture stuff (will try better in future & learn how to do it )

      Here is Marlina's :
      http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/alannixon/alaninfrontofMillenniumbridge.jpg

      the other one for all is:
      http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/alannixon/fuzzy.jpg.

      the funny car one is:
      http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/alannixon/car.jpg

      Thank you so much Claudia. Hope you'll be feeling better soon.

      Good night and a sound sleep Ladies





      Laurie 
      11/13/05 at 03:22 PM

      What is your location? Vermont

      Comments:

      Thank you everyone for the new pictures, links and downloads. Unfortunately I still don't have a computer at home (it's got a virus) so I check in at my computer at work (not very often).

       

      Juliet, so sorry you've been ill, glad you're feeling better!

       

      Claudia, I'll send some reiki your way tonight for your headache.

       

      Lex, what street in London was that picture taken on? I know a lot of the streets look alike but it looks exactly like the street my hotel was on when I was in London.


      Peekabooh 
      11/13/05 at 03:02 PM

      Comments:

      For anyone who is interested in pictures of the NY GOF Premiere.... they can be found on this LJ;

      http://www.livejournal.com/community/beyondhp/

       

      Nighty Night


      Laura 
      11/13/05 at 02:45 PM

      What is your location? Italy

      Comments:

      I hope the headache goes fast Claudia and leaves you for good.

      Good evening ....and good night


      Claudia 
      11/13/05 at 02:36 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Lex, I'm afraid I messed up while trying to "thumbnailize" your pic to Marlina.  Please post it again.  I'm sooo sorry but the headache really has a hold of me today. 

       


      Laura 
      11/13/05 at 02:36 PM

      Comments:

      thank you Lex

      my husband too leaves me free to enjoy my "passion" for A. Rickman and even buys for me his movies. He just doesn't get why I like AR and keeps looking at me with kind of question point on his face, wondering what is my interest on AR since I used to be fan of something different. He expressed the wish that he starts doing funnier movies or more weak roles, since my husband doesn't stand (like me) movies in costume or romantic movies or heavy subjects. I only appreciate this genre too just because of AR presence.

      My type of movie would be Die Hard, Dogma, Galaxy Quest, Harry potter,Robin Hood. Not at all Sense and Sensibility, Winter Guest, Truly madly deeply etc


      Dee 
      11/13/05 at 02:32 PM

      Comments:

      So many beautiful high-resolution photos of teh man! Thanks everyone for sharing! Just please remember that some of us still have dial-up connections *curses old-fashion dial-up* and it takes FOREVER for the guestbook to open when it's filled with large photos. Thumbnails we can click and open free up a lot of space!


      Lex 
      11/13/05 at 02:28 PM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:
      Sorry Laura,

      Perhaps the size isn't right. You may want to try
      http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/alannixon/car.jpg






      Dee 
      11/13/05 at 02:25 PM

      Comments:

      Juliet - I wondered why we hadn't heard from you lately. So sorry you've been ill!

      Gissing's Girl - Your hubby sounds like a peach! My husband is a member of the "secure-in-his manhood" club too. We even have a deal: If AR ever asks me out, I'm allowed to go and no questions asked. The same goes for him and lovely Jessica Lange!

       

      OT - We watched Charlie & the Chocolate Factory last night. I kinda liked it. You certainly can't compare it to Gene Wilder's wacky version -- the dark, edgy feel is much more faithful to the book -- but I liked all the symbolizism. Of course, Johnny Depp isn't his usual sexy self, but now I understand why his teeth looked like giant Chicklets!


      Sarah 
      11/13/05 at 02:24 PM

      What is your location? UK

      Comments:
      Lex I cant see the pics you post either. Just a little red cross!
      sue 
      11/13/05 at 02:18 PM

      Comments:

      The cat looks a bit indifferent but that's cats for you!


      Laura 
      11/13/05 at 02:03 PM

      Comments:
      Lex, I can't see any of the pics you post
      Lex 
      11/13/05 at 01:56 PM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:

      I hate to leave someone out - so this is for all of you.

      In a funny mood today. Hubby is off to Belgium and Paris next week (without me. SNIFF)








      Emily 
      11/13/05 at 01:41 PM

      Comments:

      Christina:  Dumbledore was angrier and louder than in the book, and also you get the sense that he's losing his grip. I thought he acted more like the DD of OOTP than the DD of GOF.  One word to describe Snape's behavior?  I don;t know -- suspicious? He just seems the way he has in the other movies -- a lot of surly looks at Harry, always hovering around in the background, kind of at DD's side a lot ...


      Peekabooh 
      11/13/05 at 01:12 PM

      What is your location? the Netherlands

      Comments:
      Hikity, you´ve got mail, dear!

      Slightly O/T. The other night I watched Top Gear with Jeremy Clarkson. Special Guest was Timothy Spall. I noticed Ralph Fiennes and Michael Gambon had been there also. Any chance Alan will show up, what do you think UKérs?


      Lex 
      11/13/05 at 01:11 PM

      Comments:

      He Marlina,

      Thought I add a raunchy sexpot just for you.

      Av fun and sweet dreams






      Sabine 
      11/13/05 at 11:54 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Just adding my two cents to the hubby discussion (before I have to get back to my books.  Yuck!)  My hubby does make fun of me every now and then, but he is in no way threatened by my AR fascination.  He realizes that it's just one of my loveable little quirks. 


      Hikity 
      11/13/05 at 11:08 AM

      Comments:

      Hallo everybody,

       

      I need some help: does someone here - by chance - downloaded and saved the Spanish video (antena 3) about  "The Parfume"??? If yes, could you send it to me or post it?? I would appreciate it very much. The relevant site is no more available (No se encuentra la página solicitada)  Movie Theater.Hikity 


      Claudia 
      11/13/05 at 10:42 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Gissing's Girl wrote:

      Quote:
      I am very lucky that he is mature enough and secure enough in himself to be able to cope with me and my "little obsession" and to know that whatever happens he will always be first in my life.

       

      Amen, GG!!!!! 

       

      And many of your friends here can attest to way your enlightened hubby moves heaven and earth for you.  He's one in a million, for sure. 

       


      Gissing's Girl 
      11/13/05 at 10:27 AM

      What is your location? UK

      Comments:

      As for husbands who never fail to take the mickey out of our little obsession, I have a husband in a million. He never fails to back me up in my little "failing" and actively encourages me to go and see Alan whenever he is appearing anywhere in public. He even took me to New York to the opening night of Private Lives although I had seen it twice in London. If I happen to mention that I haven't got something Alanish he will move heaven and earth to get it for me.

       

      When this Alan thing started he found me Suzanne's GB on the Internet and from there I made some wonderful friends that I have met and with whom I am in daily contact and from there also I found the Download Haven. I am very lucky that he is mature enough and secure enough in himself to be able to cope with me and my "little obsession" and to know that whatever happens he will always be first in my life. 


      INTJ 
      11/13/05 at 09:50 AM

      Comments:

       

      CatsPlay - Your pics are hilarious! *wipes tears from eyes* Dee's SO right - you're a hoot!

       

      Beth - Thank you so much for sharing your lovely music vids! And that artpad drawing you made - WOW!! You're so talented! - Oh, and I *adore* your young Alan/Snape photo manip too!

       


      Peekabooh 
      11/13/05 at 09:32 AM

      Comments:

      Ok....... add Sexual Healing to my favorite list too.........*cough*


      INTJ 
      11/13/05 at 09:31 AM

      Comments:

       

      Hikity - If you're having trouble playing the vid, it's probably because you are missing the DivX codec.

      Go here to download and install the free DivX codec:

      http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/codecs_and_filters/divx_play.cfm

      That should do the trick.

       


      Satai Delenn 
      11/13/05 at 09:31 AM

      Comments:

      Beth,

       

      I just HAVE to know..... The pic that you posted (not linked, but posted)..... Did you create that? Or is that just a pic you found? And if you found it, where is it from????? It looks AWFULLY familiar/similar to another pic I've seen of him in that pose and I NEED to know where the one you posted is from!!!!!

       

      Thanks!


      Peekabooh 
      11/13/05 at 09:08 AM

      What is your location? sunny Netherlands

      Comments:
      Beth, you spoil us dear, thank you so much!

      Pssssshhhhhtttt, I´m not ashamed to tell you that I liked SexBomb too......... very much......

      Not only are you very talented on making video´s, you are very creative too. I recognized Snape from the first eye you draw with your pencil. Wow!

      *off to download the clips now*


      Beth 
      11/13/05 at 08:54 AM

      What is your location? Brazil

      Comments:

      CatsPlay wrote:Beth, I have to say again how wonderful your videos are.  You are SO talented!  There is a lot of thought and work put into them.  I would love to see downloads for these, it you have a chance...

      Thanks CatsPlay! I always try to 'marry' the song with the screencaps...

      You can download the videos here:

      Alan all I want is you

      http://s43.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=368W3LVGVMSZY1LKK67O3YSL3M
      Alan how do I live without you

      http://s48.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=32HN5FHW4NJ1D0CGSQY9IGW2K
      Alan I can't stop loving you

      http://s65.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3PLMD9Z62M0K923HJF63ZN5VGS
      From this moment on

      http://s65.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0C70UUQ8HVFH22XKUHHS0J76KG
      Milk and toast and Alan

      http://s65.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1EMPZE34KQOAL36GPVX8NST7JV
      Only when I sleep

      http://s54.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=250KRY7EZQULL313QU700DEX8C
      Right here waiting

      http://s54.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=32SGLJNCMV8R53NREA6M1DMIIA
      and Breathe, you can download right here at Claudia's... Lol! Music videos section!!

       

      Dee wrote:Beth - You match up those banners with the best quotes and sayings! Love the "tasting AR" banner!

      thanks! There is so many memorable quotes from his films... * sighs *

      Christina wrote:Beth - it`s really hard to chose, I love them all! But the "sexual healing" video outstands them all! O, and Sexbomb too! (and NO, I`m not a sexual freak! ) I noticed we have the same prefferences in music, btw! They`re wonderfull, all of them! Very nicely done!
      (hint to Satai - If you haven`t already, you really should watch the ones I mentioned! *wink* you`ll understand why, after seeing them! )

      Hahahahah!! Not a sexual freak? i see... Lol!

       

      Cassey wrote:Beth: Love your videos and banners. Thanks a lot. I have blocked the PC half a day. My children were not happy, but I was!

      You're welcome Cassey! I think this is gonna be another day where your kids won't be happy... LOl!

       

      Claudia wrote: Beth, my dear!!!  What a wonderful video collection!  I have to agree with everyone...you can certainly churn out some beautifuly videos.  Thank you!

      I love to share them with all of you, who are really his fans... you know... ;-)

       

      Marlina wrote: Beth~ Thanks dear! I've download it all! Could you please make the clip that got a Shania Twain's song download able too? Pretty, pretty please?

      It's done! Hope you enjoy it!

       

      http://artpad.art.com/gallery/?ipt7ut199jno

       

      Have a wonderful day girls!


      Claudia 
      11/13/05 at 08:37 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Ohhhh pneumonia...nasty!  Just the fever alone is ghastly!  I'm glad you're feeling better, Juliet. 

       


      LISA 
      11/13/05 at 08:24 AM

      What is your location? Brighton,England....

      Comments:

      Hey creamnuts,I hope you dont mind,but while I was looking at those wonderful images of Alan,I noticed on you page that you love Waking The Dead,I love that programme,I am right in saying it is the one on the BBC????With the lovely Trevor Eve?????

      It is,alongside Spooks and Doctor Who,the only programmes worth watching on the tv....You have great taste...

      I always thought that Alan would have made an exceptional Boyd.....It is a great character....

      Oh,how I wish Alan would do some more tele for us,I know we all love him on film and stage,but a few tv projects for us brits would be grandI know you guys in the states got him for STLM,but we hardly get to see him on the box,so I hereby state that one Mr A Rickman should get more work for tv,but only BBC,they make great shows.....


      Sarah 
      11/13/05 at 08:17 AM

      What is your location? UK

      Comments:

      Juliet thank you for that info. I'm in Yorkshire so off to Tradex it is then!


      Sarah 
      11/13/05 at 08:15 AM

      What is your location? UK

      Comments:

      IMDB dont seem to know anything about any of them. Theres also one listed there called Manchester United Ruined My Life that also has Jason Isaacs in it but no one seems to know what theyre all about

      I'll have a look around some other places


      Laura 
      11/13/05 at 08:13 AM

      Comments:

      oh Juliet

      pneumonia and pc virus

      I hope everything from now on is better!


      Juliet 
      11/13/05 at 08:08 AM

      What is your location? UK

      Comments:

      Been out of touch for a bit due to a pc virus and then in the hospital with pneumonia and a temp of 104, but definitely ok now.

       

      Anyone living in Yorkshire/Lancashire who doesn't have a copy of "We know where you live" (the Amnesty International benefit gig where AR does the Monty Python 4 Yorkshiremen sketch), get down to your nearest Tradex, they are flogging off the vid for £1.99


      Satai Delenn 
      11/13/05 at 08:04 AM

      Comments:

      Claudia,

       

      Thanks very much! (for correcting the typo and for wishing me luck).

       

      I have a feeling though that I won't win. I saw several there that I think are better than mine. I LOVED the "My Mind to Your Mind"! I'm so ashamed! I should have thought of that! I'm such a bad Trekkie for not thinking of it! lol.


      Laura 
      11/13/05 at 07:59 AM

      Comments:
      thank you Moro !
      Laura 
      11/13/05 at 07:58 AM

      Comments:

      I don't really know about AR partners in the movies so I don't recognize ....is this person the one with him in a photo from a premiere that Elisa posted few time ago? But I thought it was him as guest and not as actor in that movie. Is it confused?


      Moro 
      11/13/05 at 07:57 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Laura - I think all three films fall into the "unconfirmed rumour" category with regard to AR-- on imdb, his name doesn't turn up in the cast lists for any of them. Though I think we're still holding onto some hope that Acts of Charity will turn out to be more than a rumour. Looks like an interesting film.

      Marlina 
      11/13/05 at 07:52 AM

      What is your location? Indonesia

      Comments:

      Laura! The Link you gave.. There's a movie called "Brown Sugar" and the cast also include Alfie Woodard!

      Anyone remember? They seems to be together before! I think he is going to be in this one!

       

      Beth~ Thanks dear! I've download it all! Could you please make the clip that got a Shania Twain's song download able too? Pretty, pretty please?

       

      Catsplay~ 8'ft! My father used to got a projector with big screen like that too before he tear it down to change the kareoke room into a garage.. Wonder where he'll put the screen now..

      Good you now can watch the "In Demand" clip! It must be wiped away all your dissapointment about the blur CD..

       

      Dee~ *snort* that's cute!

       

      Just watch Die Hard.. It still make me cringe when Hans was shot! And i'm still hoping that it's Hans who won.. But then..

       

        


      Claudia 
      11/13/05 at 07:51 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Hey Vicki!  I'm assuming you were able to work it through and finish burning ID to DVD.  If not, email me and we'll try to work it out.

       

      Satai, I got your mail and your typo is corrected.  Good luck in the contest.

       

      Thanks Em.  I really can't wait to see Tennant as the bad boy.  I haven't found to much where he plays a bad boy so this  will be fun. 

       

      The pics from your home theater are cute as can be, CatsPlay!  No wonder you needed the breathing equipment INTJ was pulling out!

       

      Beth, my dear!!!  What a wonderful video collection!  I have to agree with everyone...you can certainly churn out some beautifuly videos.  Thank you!

       

      Hikity, if you'll email me the messages your getting, I'll try to help you.

       

      Sarah, can't you just imagine everyone walking by those steps stepping up and then back down to the sidewalk with a very satisfied look on their faces?  I'd do it too!  LOL

       

      Christina, those are some good questions.  I can't imagine why you're having problems loading the spoilers page.  I'll go into the admin panel and see if I can see anything amiss. 

       

      cassey, some people really like Bob Roberts.  I'm with Laura though.  I found it boring and the constant moving of the mock documentary camera made it VERY hard for me to watch.  I do as Laura...I just fast forward to AR's parts. 

       

       


      Laura 
      11/13/05 at 07:35 AM

      Comments:

      and also Brown Sugar


      Laura 
      11/13/05 at 07:34 AM

      What is your location? Italy

      Comments:

      what are Acts of Charity  and Stories of Lost Souls ?

      I never heard of them and reading the details didn't help me .

      Are they things for theatre or a play?

       


      Moro 
      11/13/05 at 07:30 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      I saw Bob Roberts for the first time about a year ago, around the time of this country's presidential elections, and found it disturbing-- that is, closer to the truth of the current political climate here than I care to think about! It's interesting, looking back, to think that the film came out right at the beginning of Clinton's first term-- which from my perspective at that time (rather young and idealistic) seemed relatively hopeful. When the film came out it was hailed as a work of comedic genius-- I wonder whether I would have found it funny then?

      I'm old and cynical, now (heh), so I have to admit I kind of squirmed through it. The couple of scenes that did make me laugh out loud were AR's: right at the beginning, when his character and another (can't remember who) are being interviewed by the "documentary team," and he's sort of leaning awkwardly into the frame, with this kind of plastic grin, looking like he's about to fall over; that, and the scene later on with the immortal line, "Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go and pray."
      CatsPlay 
      11/13/05 at 07:30 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Regarding the problem with the downloaded ID, I'm not sure.  You should be able to open the file with Windows Media Player (I could not get it to work with Quicktime).  However, I did have some trouble on a second computer that I have.  Windows Media Player said 'error downloading codec' and would not play the file.

       

      But on my main desktop, I could open and play it.  You need a program that can burn an AVI to a DVD.  I use something called ProShow Gold, but there are lots of programs like Nero or Sonic.


      Laura 
      11/13/05 at 07:29 AM

      What is your location? Italy

      Comments:

      http://www.hollywood.com/celebs/detail/id/190239

       

      did you see the list of his movies?


      cassey 
      11/13/05 at 06:12 AM

      Comments:

      I am try. Maybe that's the reason why I have such stupid dreams.

       

      By the way my TV in the bedroom is not very big and far away from my bed. Unfortunately not 8' !!!!! 


      Laura 
      11/13/05 at 05:54 AM

      Comments:

      .....and are you able to sleep?

      without anyone taking the remote control off from your hand?


      cassey 
      11/13/05 at 05:50 AM

      Comments:

      Thanks Laura. I will follow your advice. I have made a video with various AR scenes. I look at it in my bedroom, then I fall asleep with the velvet voice. It's better than count sheeps.


      Laura 
      11/13/05 at 05:33 AM

      Comments:

      Cassey

       

      Bob Roberts was in my opinion very very boring but you can record it and fast forward the boring parts and only focus on Rickman's scenes...I did this way. Any AR work is worth to be seen at least once.

      Laura


      Laura 
      11/13/05 at 05:31 AM

      Comments:
      Hikity, if you have yahoo messenger I can send you the video this way 
      cassey 
      11/13/05 at 05:31 AM

      Comments:

      Morning everyone!

       

      Bob Roberts is on the German channel "Das Vierte" tonight. It is worth to look at? I mean it's always worth to look, because the OooA (love this one) is in it. I mean is it a good movie? You know what I mean, don't you.

       

      Beth: Love your videos and banners. Thanks a lot. I have blocked the PC half a day. My children were not happy, but I was!

       

      INTJ: Thanks for your In Demand too! Lucky CatsPlay!


      Christina 
      11/13/05 at 05:28 AM

      Comments:
      Beth - it`s really hard to chose, I love them all! But the "sexual healing" video outstands them all! O, and Sexbomb too! (and NO, I`m not a sexual freak! ) I noticed we have the same prefferences in music, btw! They`re wonderfull, all of them! Very nicely done!
      (hint to Satai - If you haven`t already, you really should watch the ones I mentioned! *wink* you`ll understand why, after seeing them! )

      Emily - I have a question re: GoF, it`s pretty general. How did you find Dumbledore and if you could use one word to describe Snape`s manner of behaving through the movie, what would that be? (I ask you this because I am a huge fan of the books and I am just trying to find a connection with some parts of the Half Blood Prince. Sorry I can`t say more, it would be a spoiler. ) The HP spoilers page is loading really hard, I can`t seem to get to the bottom of this, the other pages work!

      have fun this wekend! or what`s left of it!




      Hikity 
      11/13/05 at 05:08 AM

      Comments:

      INTJ and Catsplay, I've just tried again to download ID - no chance - even after I downloaded the program below. What can I do???


      Sarah 
      11/13/05 at 04:43 AM

      What is your location? UK

      Comments:
      This is just a big  to those who told us where In Demand was shot. And I think if I walked past those steps everyday I would have to step on them too!  Like you say, its the closest some of us will ever get!!! I'm in UK but I dont live anywhere near Brighton LOL
      Hikity 
      11/13/05 at 04:31 AM

      What is your location? Haan, sunny again

      Comments:

         French    SpanishMorning...wow, how much to read...I won't have time enough for it today, but first thing I saw was Catsplay's home cinema and I had to laugh soo much about it and your lovely ginger cat and your feet with painted nails (and the same grey leather sofa we've got)   ROTFL . Although we do not have a cinema but a TV at home I sit in front of it watching AR in whatever film comes to my mind in exactly the same way, and everything cosy and comfortable around me (plus a glas of wine - cheers)

       

      Now seriously, INTJ, please can you help me with a good piece of advice: I do not manage to open your file and therefore have NOOOO chance at all to see ID on FULL (TV) screen. During download the programme tells me I need a kind of additional program or so?? Usually I have no problems.

       

      and BTW, I tremendously enjoyed the LONG version of RHPoT on Friday - wonderful long parts with the OooA


      Vicki 
      11/13/05 at 01:24 AM

      What is your location? Los Angeles

      Comments:

      Oh, success, success!!  I figured out what I was doing wrong.  Clicking on the wrong icon

       

      This is turning into a pretty good weekend afterall!

       

       


      Martina 
      11/13/05 at 01:17 AM

      What is your location? Munich

      Comments:
      Hallo Catsplay,
      I like the your pictures especially the ones with your cat. It looks like the first cat I had - my new ones like Alan Rickman as well.

      Vicki 
      11/13/05 at 12:39 AM

      What is your location? Los Angeles

      Comments:

      Oh, I almost forgot....I also want to send a giant THANK YOU to INTJ for sharing this with us. 

       

      I cannot believe how clear the picture is!!  The only copy I've ever seen of ID before was about the size of a quarter and really grainy and poor quality.  I also think it was edited or something because I'm seeing a few scenes of the video that I've never seen before.  And I can't believe how LARGE his hands look compared to hers when they are dancing.  When his hand is on her waist or when his hand is next to hers it looks more that twice the size of hers.  O.K...I'll say no more than that so as not to disturb our more sensitive members.  But WHOOO-YAAAAH!!!  You guys have made my day!

       

      Patiently awaiting someone who can help me with the next step.


      Vicki 
      11/13/05 at 12:19 AM

      What is your location? Los Angeles

      Comments:

      Squeeeeeeee!!! I'm having fits over this Hi-Res version of In Demand.  But I need some serious help....I hope somebody is still up.  I also have the accursed dial-up on my home computer but my sweet hubby has brought home his new laptop for the weekend and it has a DVD burner and wireless.  So, I set his 'puter up by the window where I can nick some unsuspecting neighbor's unprotected wireless signal and I was able to download the Hi-Res little gem in record time!

       

      But now I don't know how to burn it from the hard drive to the disk.....I know that sounds stupid, but I've been trying for a while and still can't figure it out (I'm using a trial version of Nero).  Can someone help a dim-witted newbie to take the next step in getting this onto the disk?  I'm sure my husband doesn't want this video taking up space on his hard drive.  (Every once in a while he'll shake his head and ask, "What do you SEE in that guy?" so I too try to keep my obsession hidden whenever possible). 

       

      CatsPlay, your pictures cracked me up!  I especially liked the outstretched arm and the painted toenails.  And, your kitty looks exactly like mine!  I think she's an AR fan too because whenever I'm trying to read this GB, she has to jump up and sit right in front of the screen.

       

      Well, here's hoping someone is still awake that can help me.  My husband will want his computer back by tomorrow afternoon!


      CatsPlay 
      11/12/05 at 11:49 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Dee,

       

       

      Lifesize Alan is a major thud-fest, but I am fine. 


      Dee 
      11/12/05 at 11:24 PM

      Comments:

      Catsplay - Honey, are you okay? Oh dear...I think watching AR tango in all of his lifesize glory has pushed her over the edge! In those photos it looked like she was pawing the screen like it was smeared with catnip! *snort* Catsplay -- you're a hoot!

       

      Beth - You match up those banners with the best quotes and sayings! Love the "tasting AR" banner!

       

      All these wonderful downloads...I've got to wait until I'm on my work computer to download them. *curses dial-up connection* Thanks everyone for sharing.


      CatsPlay 
      11/12/05 at 11:02 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Perhaps because the music was at decibels much too loud for a cat's ears.


      CatsPlay 
      11/12/05 at 11:01 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      I know.  A look of pure annoyance.


      Moro 
      11/12/05 at 10:59 PM

      What is your location? see below

      Comments:
      I'm sorry.  I just love the look on the cat's face in that one picture.  I can't stop giggling.

      (Moro's a cat freak.  She has two.)


      CatsPlay 
      11/12/05 at 10:54 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Crazy things happen in the 'Burgh, Moro!

       


      Moro 
      11/12/05 at 10:51 PM

      What is your location? The 'Burgh

      Comments:
      GAAAH! More kittens! With AR! You go, CatsPlay. Yeah!

      Moro 
      11/12/05 at 10:47 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh (no surprises there)

      Comments:
      Claudia, I'll be sure to fill you in on Alice Trilogy! Unfortunately, it'll be a while-- we're going to the December 1st performance, but I won't have access to a computer till I get back the following week. I won't forget, though!

      Boy, the things you miss when you haven't been online since morning! Thanks to hubby playing Civilization III all day, grr. You gals have been busy. AR and kittens?! In the same image?! Have I died and gone to heaven?! Oh, Dee, don't get too serious on us. Your posts are one of the reasons I like this group so much.

      Quoth sue:

      Quote:

      I think there might be something in the thought that the husbands just think that a crush on Orlando Bloom is silly schoolgirl nonsense but that if you fancy Alan he might be a bit more *real*? I don't know.



      I think you're right. In my case, I think it's something about the age gap, too. Hubby's absolutely flabbergasted that I'd go for someone twice my age-- "He's sixty!" he rants (no, I don't correct him ), with genuine alarm. I imagine he wonders what on earth some "old guy" has that he doesn't. Well: smokin' tango moves, for a start. Hubby doesn't dance.

      That said, I should point out that I'm swooningly in love with my geeky, British, non-dancing Civ III addict. The AR factor actually makes things, er, interesting. But we won't go there.

      *Hovers mouse longingly over the all the lovely, shiny video download links*
      *Curses dialup connections*
      *Sigh...*





      CatsPlay 
      11/12/05 at 10:24 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

       

      OK, ladies, I give you a study in the gloriousness of ......

       

      IN DEMAND in BIG SCREEN  !!

       

       

      Please NO FREAKING out.  I fully understand that our goal is to reflect upon Alan's vast theatrical skills.  But I simply could not resist sharing my exercise in ridiculousness with you.  Please enjoy -- it is totally done IN JEST and a joking spirit.  I hope I've made you laugh.

       

       

       

       

       

       

      Once again, all hail and thanks to INTJ for making this possible!


      Satai Delenn 
      11/12/05 at 09:36 PM

      Comments:

      Claudia,

       

      I tried sending you an email, but I've received a "delivery status notification delay" from my email provider and that is usually the first step before it finally tells me the email is undeliverable. Anyway, I really need something changed in my Caption Contest Quote. Can you please change it? I misspelled Weasely. It should be Weasley. Can you correct it for me please?

       

      Thanks.


      CatsPlay 
      11/12/05 at 08:25 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Gosh, I feel like I have entered some state of Alan download Nirvana or something...!

       

      Beth, I have to say again how wonderful your videos are.  You are SO talented!  There is a lot of thought and work put into them.  I would love to see downloads for these, it you have a chance...

       

      more than words  *** love this one!
      breathe
      from this moment on
      milk toast and alan   *** love this one!

      right here waiting
      Alan I can't stop loving you
      Alan all I want is you
      Only When I Sleep
      Alan how do I live without you

       

       

      Dee, I am finding that my screenshot program isnt making the screenshots any higher res despite the higher res input.  I will work on this for you and see if I can find a solution!

       


      Beth 
      11/12/05 at 07:39 PM

      What is your location? Brazil

      Comments:

      First of all, sorry for the double post...

      I have so many links here, and pics and Alans everywhere... Lol !!!

      Let me try again!

       

      Marlina wrote:

      Beth~ Yep, of course i had seen all nice pics of the OOOA that you had just post..

      If you don't mind could you make:

      "Too Lost in Hans"

      "Alan you're so beautiful to me"

      "SH with Alan Rickman"

      "Right Here Waiting"

      "Alan how do i live without you"

      "Snape stand by me"download able?

      Okay... I'll make the links for you. Be patient

       

      Christina wrote: Beth - oh the videos are just lovely! How much time did you spent on all of them? I sincerely admire you! Which one is your favorite?

       Christina! Well, when I have the videos, pics and the song I will use on my videoclip, it takes a day or two to make them... But I confess to you, I have made 4 videos in 2 days - when I had problems with the internet connection... Lol!!

      As to my favourite video... it's hard to choose one, because I always make it with my favourites songs...  But I believe 'Sexual Healing' -version2, is one of my favourites. I also like 'Let's Get it on' ( I'm Marvin Gaye fan ) Lol!! And my last one, 'More than words' is pretty nice...

      Now I ask you, which one do you like most?

       

       

      CatsPlay wrote:Beth, and thanks for the links to your vids too, I will check them out next.  I would also like to request, as I think I saw in another list, the 'SH' video.

      Lol! It seems that my favourite video is the favourite of many others, am I right?

       

       

      Peekabooh wrote: BETH, I LOVE YOU TOO!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!

      You're welcome!

       

       

      Huh... well, now it's time to: DOWNLOAD!

       

      Alan you are so beautiful to me

      http://s45.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3STWOTB8RPWAV06IO00UA8HNZ
      Right Here Waiting

      http://s45.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3F5WTBBNBW7BO2V22MGD73F19R
      Sexual Healing with Alan Rickman

      http://s39.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3NQIOC9O2YVLP36U2BJ1EKY69J
      Snape stand by me

      http://s39.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2OY7BT8ZYBHNK08W3I2MSYR5O
      Alan how do I live without you

      http://s60.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0JJNEBM00XDPI2PO63E6PE7VAS

      Too lost in Hans

      http://s60.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0EZOAHNA6DCCA17DD2Q5QOE53P
      Englishman in New York

      http://s60.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1IVLWDYR29CBB2ZNBAUXVHY8UH
      Every breath you take

      http://s57.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1YMJ7RJ3RU2EM2J9I1FV0GJTV9
      And here another video I have found... I think you will like it as well! Lol!!!
      Sex bomb

      http://s60.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0HNOEO6E0053O129BGX4VFNYO5

       

       

      Sorry for the double, triple... posts... and the BIG one.

       


      Emily 
      11/12/05 at 07:33 PM

      Comments:

      Claudia, it's not spoiling to say that Fiennes is magnificent. He is scary as heck, but it's not a huge makeup job. It's the way he uses his voice and eyes.  David Tennant as Barty Crouch Jr -- he's in it about as much as Snape. He's a bad boy, but adorable ...


      Claudia 
      11/12/05 at 07:04 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Emily, you lucky thing you!!!  You're right in taking discussion of the film over to the spoilers page but we can talk about it in general over here sooooo.....

       

      Fiennes was fiiiiinnnnne, eh?  Susan totally had that pegged in Hello vote arena.  He is proably going to sky rocket after the film comes out.  And what about David Tennant?  Does he have a good size role? 

       

      Kathy, do you know how to do a search on your computer? The file name is In_Demand so if you do a search on that file name, it should evenutally lead you to where you saved it. 

       

       

       

       

       


      Beth 
      11/12/05 at 07:03 PM

      What is your location? Brazil

      Comments:

      Dee wrote: Beth - You bring so many beautiful things to the guestbook! Thank you for sharing!

      You're welcome Dee!

       

      Martina wrote: Hallo Beth, thanks for your videos- I will enjoy them, especially as I can save them in my Rickman file on my computer.

      You're welcome again! Humm... I think your Rickman file is gonna grow up ...


      CatsPlay 
      11/12/05 at 06:32 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Goodness, pass out for a few minutes and cause an uproar!  I'm going to create the DVD now but not sure of the optimum time to nonchalantly setup the theater for the viewing, without raising curiousity from the other house dwellers.  (photographing oneself while watching a video is kind of a tip off that something's up).


      INTJ 
      11/12/05 at 06:12 PM

      Comments:

       

      Claudia - yes, I'm definitely feeling a bit better today, thanks. I just hope I won't have a relapse tomorrow, wouldn't be the first time. *crosses fingers*

       

      Alfan - The interviewer only said it in jest... And I was grinning because I'm certain just about everyone here would love "a crazy night out with Alan Rickman".  That's what I was referring to. I mean, a crazy night out with Him - now there's something for a charity auction! I'd bid!

       

      Off now to resuscitate CatsPlay,

      INTJ

       


      Kathy 
      11/12/05 at 06:04 PM

      Comments:

      OK---I'm the dunce here-- I downloaded the In Demand link and now I can't find it on my computer--I tried the find files on the settings page of the computer and all I get are all the files in the d*** computer.  Could someone help this hopelessly incapable woman???

       

       

      you also might ask me why I am fiddling with the computer and downloading AR things when I am supposed to be writing a paper for Modern Art???

       

       

       


      Emily 
      11/12/05 at 06:01 PM

      Comments:
      Just wanted to say that I saw GOF today and if anyone wants to know anything, ask away (or maybe we can do it on the Spoiler page).  It may be the best one of the Potter movies so far. It's a real action movie/thriller.  Snape's only got two speaking scenes though.  Fiennes is amazing as Voldy.  
      Claudia 
      11/12/05 at 05:37 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Welcome back, Lisa!  No need to apologize. Just pop in whenever you can. 

       

      Thanks Lisa, Sue, and Sabine for the name of the city in ID.  I've put it to memory now so that I'll have the answer...until the next time its asked!  LOL  Getting old can be a real pain!

       

      Dee, that pic of "CatsPlay" watching ID is hilarious!  Those pink ears are adorable! And its must be a female....look who she's reaching for!  LOL 

       

      Amy, those chair pics are fun to look at.  He looked like he was having a great time at that photo shoot as compared to the Lion King shoot! 

         

      RickiNicki, what a hoot of a spoof!  Thanks for the giggle.

       

      Sounds like you're feeling a bit better, INTJ!  At least you have the strength to operate all those breathing machines on CatsPlay.   

       

       

       

       


      Alfan 
      11/12/05 at 05:27 PM

      What is your location? Arizona

      Comments:

      Did anyone tell this guy who interviewed DR that DR is only 15   and any crazy night out with Alan couldnt involve more than maybe a bowling ball or a bag of  popcorn. But I on the other hand would love a crazy night out with Alan Rickman.  Thats awesome, but anyone who knows HP and AR knows that Alan knows about his character, thats why i think he will do the rest of the movies......its not like him to abandon anything.


      INTJ 
      11/12/05 at 04:59 PM

      Comments:

       

      Hi guys, and thanks for the get well wishes, y'all! Glad everyone is enjoying the high res In Demand vid.

       

      LOL, CatsPlay! *GRIN* I just LOVE examining every pore of his, don't you?

       

      CatsPlay...?  CatsPlay...??  CATSPLAY???

       

      *rushes in oxygen tent, respirator, lung ventilator and oxygen resuscitation apparatus*

      Dear, are you still there?  Oh my... I think CatsPlay's just proved that Teh Man is lethally sexy...  

       

      Dee - so good to see you posting again! Your manip is having me in stitches!!  You go, girl!!

       

       

      I also wanted to pass on a snippet I came across on an HP forum:

      We all know that Jo Rowling has told Alan a bit about Snape...well, Daniel Radcliffe made an appearance on yesterday's FUSE Music Television and the hosts asked him if he gets to read the books in advance or know anything about the story. Daniel said no, and that the only actor who knows is Alan, and that Alan does indeed know the truth about Snape. So the host asked him if he ever tries to get the truth out of Alan on a crazy night out and Daniel said "I don't think I've ever had a crazy night out with Alan Rickman". 

      For some reason, I just love that last bit.  Ahem.

       


      RickiNicki 
      11/12/05 at 04:55 PM

      Comments:
      Found this funny story a couple of months ago. Hope it hasn't been posted her. Don't take it personal, names are not real. It's good old English sense of humour!

      Alan: Hi Dunc, thanks for seeing me on such short notice.
      Duncan: No problem, Alan, what's up? I'm here for you, talk to me.
      Alan: I'm here to speak with you regarding a very important matter, crazed, obsessed women. As a much loved British actor, I am constantly besieged by women.
      Duncan: What do they want?
      Alan: Everything, pictures, autographs and me, mainly. Thank goodness for Melanie, she provides them with everything she can and yet they still want more!
      Duncan: That doesn't sound too bad, asking for pictures is pretty typical of a fan. You do want to keep your fans, your movie choices aren't always the best, you know.
      Alan: You've never forgiven me for a few poor choices, have you, Duncan? Anyway, the real problem is public appearances. For some reason, no matter where I go, I see the same obsessed women. If I do a poetry reading, they're there. If I do a five minute reading of love sonnets, they're there.
      Duncan: And then there's "My Name is Rachel Corrie"!
      Duncan starts laughing, as does Alan
      Alan: I know, I put on that ridiculously stupid play, MNiRC, and guess what? They came!!! That was one of my funniest triumphs ever!!
      Both men wipe their eyes of tears Honestly, Duncan, I need a way to foil the nutcases.
      Duncan: Cancel.
      Alan: Excuse me?
      Duncan: Cancel your appearances. We sign you up to appear at all sorts of events and then as soon as we're sure these obsessed fans have purchased their airfare, hotel and event tickets, then I cancel you. I figure, if we do it enough times, they will eventually run out of money, time or just get tired of trying to find you. Let's face it, you're very busy, your face is up on the screen about once a year. If not, there are dvd's, fan sites and telly to keep them occupied. They don't need to come to everything you do in life!!
      Alan: Brilliant! And you know, Duncan, I can even prove to you what's going on. I have three women out here in the waiting room. I found them as I walked in here. They thought it was another public performance and tried to get tickets through your secretary.
      Alan calls to the women: Come here, please, we wish to have a word with you.
      Alan: As the ladies take their seats, may I please present you to Carey, Lilly and Monica. Ladies, which of you would like to tell this gentleman here how obsessed you are with me? Anyone? Well, since non of you are talking, you, the one on the left. Aren't you Carey? Speak up, we can't hear you, are you or are you not an obsessed fan?
      Carey: My Name is Rachel Corrie was moving and thought-provoking, John Donne writes wonderful poetry, I love poetry and I know it will be a wonderull evening, I had no idea it was you speaking at Chelsea, I thought it was Alan Thicke and I swear I've never had my picture taken on your front porch!
      Alan: See what I mean, Duncan?
      Duncan: What about the other two?
      Lilly/Monica: My Name is Rachel Corrie was moving and thought-provoking, John Donne writes wonderful poetry, I love poetry and I know it will be a wonderull evening, I had no idea it was you speaking at Chelsea, I thought it was Alan Thicke and I swear I've never had my picture taken on your front porch!

      Lilly adds: I hated Perfume, you pervert. Can I have your autograph on my copy of the book?
      Alan: As you can see, it's only a matter of time before they try again.
      Duncan: I do see. Thank goodness you have an agent like me who knows the joy of breaking committments. I think we need to send these three lost souls a swift message.
      Alan turns to the three women: That's right. I'm one step ahead of you and know matter what you plan - I won't be there - nya nya nya nya nya!!!

      Christina 
      11/12/05 at 04:53 PM

      What is your location? panting......*need air NOW*

      Comments:

      INTJ - the video quality is wonderful! It`s like watching it for the first time! Great job and I really apreciate it!

      Dee- Glad to see you back on track! And you`re right! Taking life TOO seriously can do great and irrepaireble damage!

      Well this has been one productive day! Thank you all for all the goodies! I`m off to bed now! Have a good night/day everyone! Hugs to you all!


      Creamuts 
      11/12/05 at 04:45 PM

      What is your location? up, close & personal...

      Comments:

      {No I don't mind Peeeek }

      & I"m glad you like them Amy!


      Amy 
      11/12/05 at 04:39 PM

      What is your location? San Francisco, Ca

      Comments:
      Whoo hoo. Thanks Peekabooh! Thanks CreaMuts!

      Peekabooh 
      11/12/05 at 04:33 PM

      Comments:

      Amy, Creamuts discovered those pics a couple of days ago and she was so kind as to "unstripe" them for us. Check them out on her LJ; http://www.livejournal.com/users/creamuts/55889.html

      (hope you don´t mind CreaBea)

       

      INTJ, whooooooaaaaaa I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

       

      BETH, I LOVE YOU TOO!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!

       


      amy 
      11/12/05 at 04:08 PM

      What is your location? SF, Ca

      Comments:
      INTJ - Thanks soo much for the vid. It looks amazing in high res!

      I found some pics on ebay last week, and the auction is over now, but there were pics I had never seen before, but they were probably from the same set as the pic with Alan in the chair. They were insanely expensive though. A set of 3 pics went for roughly $179 (it was in pounds). Anyways, I saved a copy of these pics, pity they're so small. They're soo cute! especially the one of him swinging the chair around and the one with his hand in his hair.

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      Dee 
      11/12/05 at 03:57 PM

      Comments:

      *snort* I'm sorry...I know I promised to be serious, but I keep picturing Catsplay glued to that 8 ft screen with AR in glorious, lifesize color! It might look something like this:

       

       

      I am sorry! I'm trying to restrain myself, but life is just too weird to be too serious!


      RickiNicki 
      11/12/05 at 03:46 PM

      What is your location? city of foreign people

      Comments:
      Sue, I really liked the article about JS, I also read it on Friday!! She's such a nice person! And I agree with Claudia, she IS an underrated actress! It's such a shame!

      Claudia, I think you're in Warner Bros's good books! lol


      sue 
      11/12/05 at 02:52 PM

      Comments:

      I reckon if we never hear from catsPlay again it's because she watched it on the 8' screen! (8'!! Makes my 32" pretty paltry!!!


      Laura 
      11/12/05 at 02:38 PM

      Comments:

      lol! catsplay and Dee

      now that I have a big size videoclip I guess I'd need a big size screen!

      Does anyone know if AR is only filming or if he' s attending some other premiere in USA?

      It's just to be able to find pics and stuff around the internet


      CatsPlay 
      11/12/05 at 02:36 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Dee

       

      Well, I still want to take a pic of myself anonymously watching the 8 foot screen (because I think that will be hilarious), but I can't really 'screencap' from the 8 foot screen..... 

       

      But, I think I can get some screencaps from the super hi res version.  I will have to do this later tonight. 

       

      Will share soon!


      CatsPlay 
      11/12/05 at 02:33 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

       

      Holy CRAP!  I just watched that hi res In Demand and I honestly think I am going to PASS OUT!  You can see every pore.  Alan's head and hands are like LIFE SIZE on my screen.  UNBELIEVABLE.

       

      I have to stop.  I can't bear to watch it any more right now.  I am going to have to wait until I have the house to myself for the BIG SCREEN VIEWING!

       

      THANK YOU AGAIN!!!

       


      Dee 
      11/12/05 at 02:28 PM

      Comments:
      Catsplay - Instead of taking a picture of yourself watching AR in 8-foot glory (which would just make us all hate you )...do you have a way of sharing some nice, big, clear screencaps? That would be fabulous!
      CatsPlay 
      11/12/05 at 02:17 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      INTJ,

       

      Wow, I was away for the evening and just checking in now -- HUGE THANK YOUS for the In Demand Video.  I am downloading it now and am breathless with anticipation!!  I am going to burn it to DVD and head to the 8 foot screen!!!  Perhaps I should take a pic of the viewing for you all!

       

      Beth, and thanks for the links to your vids too, I will check them out next.  I would also like to request, as I think I saw in another list, the 'SH' video.

       

      You guys are great!!

       

      I have to admit I have been a bit torn about coming out of the closet or not regarding the fascination with AR.  I mean, how do you tactfully inform your significant other, "oh, there's this actor that I am *cough* extremely interested in.  By the way, I just bought 30 DVDs of his movies, hope you don't mind....'. 

       

       


      LISA 
      11/12/05 at 01:52 PM

      What is your location? Brighton,UK

      Comments:

      It is me again,sorry I have not been regular on here,as I am always keeping tabs on what the new news is,and you chaps do know a lot of info on our main man...I live in Brighton,just down the road from where the In Demand vid was filmed,I get to walk past that block every single day and ladies and gents,I do touch the step like a mad person on something,I know someone else who lives here and they do exactly the same as me,and we both laugh,we know it is the only contact we will ever have concerning Alan,what a couple of nutcases we are....but in a good way....Not stalker material...No Way...

      That building is now really nice,it was in an awful state,but since our Alan put his foot on the front step,hey presto,they all took notice of it and now we have a nice block of flats to admire...lol

      I love In Demand and have the cd,and anyone who has not seen it or got it,you must,it is amazing...He is just,well,I am left speachless....

      I really love this site and I think that it is one of the best ones for AR fans to come onto,although there are a few out there that are worth a look at....

      Cheers,deffo coming back more often.....


      sue 
      11/12/05 at 12:43 PM

      Comments:

      Every year the BBC launch thier Children in Need appeal. There are a lot of things to bid for on ebay see HERE

      A signed script by all the cast of Love Actually is up to £670 already. View HERE


      sue 
      11/12/05 at 12:21 PM

      Comments:

      Yes In Demand is filmed on the road to Brighton, and the building at thend is on the sea front. It was pretty derelict but it is now being done up.

      Read all about it HERE

       

      Moro, your husband does sound like a true Brit, they do have such a way of putting down your faves!! My husband tolerates my erm.. Hobby but doesn't miss a trick to take the mickey. When Private Lives was on I was about to go see it and he had been reading the review in the paper on the way home. The Frankie Howerd  "link" was mentioned and he now never misses a chance to do his Frankie Howerd impression along the lines of "Oooh no 'ere missus, titter not at Alan."etc etc

      I think there might be something in the thought that the husbands just think that a crush on Orlando Bloom is silly  schoolgirl nonsense but that if you fancy Alan he might be a bit more *real*? I don't know.


      Sabine 
      11/12/05 at 10:58 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Regarding ID location: I think it was Brighton.


      Claudia 
      11/12/05 at 10:39 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Sarah, just one entry on the Caption Contest. 

       

      I've been reading the captions this morning and they really are cute. 

       

      I read on Suzanne's years back about the area that ID was shot but I can't remember a whole lot about it (I have "sometime-zers, ya know).  I'll see if I can find anything in her archives or maybe one of our Brit friends here knows or can remember the comments. 

       

      I'm glad to see Dee and Satai are still with us.

       


      Laura 
      11/12/05 at 10:17 AM

      Comments:

      I forgot to thank INTJ, the video downloaded and played fine and it's fantastic, thank you!


      Laura 
      11/12/05 at 10:16 AM

      Comments:

      hey, Dee! Nice to see you


      Dee 
      11/12/05 at 10:02 AM

      What is your location? Indiana

      Comments:

      Christina - *hug* I'm still here. Just been lurking lately. You know...nothing really important to share but I few "squeeees", "thuds" and "egads" for teh man.


      Laura 
      11/12/05 at 09:20 AM

      Comments:

      since there are out a lot of jokes about sheeps and men, I was meaning a sheep to count to be able to sleep, not a sheep to sleep with.

      Joke:

      -"I sleep with my sheep"

      -"what about the smell?"

      -"oh, she's get used to it and doesn't notice it anymore"

      sorry if it is not appropriate, delete it if it's better


      Laura 
      11/12/05 at 09:15 AM

      Comments:

      I just noticed the contest, lol, funny captions, ladies

      there is an italian comedian who puts his hands this way on others head and says: "Get off from this body!"

      I don't know if this is the correct translation and if it sounds as funny as it is in italian

      Happy saturday! Let's hope tomorrow there will be more sleep, I 'm so tired that I should start to count sheeps....does anyone watched the trailer for Wallace&Gromit where the dog has to be a sheep for the man? It's hilarious


      Sarah 
      11/12/05 at 08:55 AM

      What is your location? UK

      Comments:

      INTJ - thank you sooooo much for the IN Demand link. Such good quality!!!

      At the end of the video, does anyone know where they are? I mean what town?


      Sarah 
      11/12/05 at 08:29 AM

      What is your location? UK

      Comments:
      How many times can you enter the caption competition
      Laura 
      11/12/05 at 08:21 AM

      What is your location? Italy

      Comments:

      INTJ,

      thank you for the link to In Demand, I am trying to download it, it says that after 10 minutes the download will stop, I hope to be able to get it.

      Good luck fighting the flu, I hope it goes away fast!


      Julie 
      11/12/05 at 07:45 AM

      What is your location? Michigan

      Comments:

      Thanks, Claudia!  I'd much rather stare at a Snape pic, waiting for inspiration to come to me, than a Trelawney pic.  NO offense to ET fans.  She's great. 


      Claudia 
      11/12/05 at 07:43 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      See, Sue?  We never can tell how much help our posts can be to others!

       


      Claudia 
      11/12/05 at 07:40 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Moro....Yesssss...Yesss...Yesss!!!  We love Juliet Stevenson around here!  Well....I do at least.  I think she is a very under-rated actress! 

       

       


      Claudia 
      11/12/05 at 07:39 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Julie, its the picture about that has Snape's hands on the boys heads. 

       


      Moro 
      11/12/05 at 07:38 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh, land of hoagies

      Comments:
      By the way, it's vaguely O/T, but would anyone be interested in an Alice Trilogy report? We're heading across the pond at the end of this month, and the hubby's taking me to see it as my Christmas present. (Which never would have happened had I not found out about the play from all of you guys-- thanks!)



      Julie 
      11/12/05 at 07:34 AM

      What is your location? Michigan

      Comments:

       

      Hi all--I wanted to try to think of a caption for the caption contest, but the picture won't load.   Can I assume it's the one where Trelawney has her hands on Ron's head from PoA?  Your captions are great BTW so far.  Thanks, Julie


      Claudia 
      11/12/05 at 06:55 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Moro wrote:

      Quote:
      My theory is that it's because AR is more man than the other two.   

       

        You may have hit the proverbial nail on the head there Moro!

       


      Moro 
      11/12/05 at 06:35 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:
      Quote:
      You are never alone in your shame here girl!


      Hee hee, thanks, sue. I'm sort of out of the closet about it, actually, though I'm beginning to find it's best not to mention it. For example (she said, beginning a long story no one asked to hear): my hubby is British, from Peterborough, as it happens, where they shot part of The Barchester Chronicles. So you can imagine my delight when I fired up the DVD and, hey, there's Peterborough Cathedral! I've been there! Squee! When the hubby came home, he found me curled up on the sofa, watching AR do that thing he does; "Look, it's the cathedral," I said.

      Hubby's eyes get this menacing glint in them I've never seen before. "Oooh," sneers he, "did you say to yourself, 'I stood right near where Alan Rickman stood twenty years ago?' " Then he did this weird little mime at me: he hunched up his shoulders with his hands in front like he was clutching a handbag, the kind little old English ladies sometimes carry (I call it the Handbag of Mockery), and went, "Oooh!" again.

      Well, yeah, that's exactly what I did, minus the handbag thing. But that's not the point. The point is, he never did anything like that during my brief Orlando Bloom phase, nor during my slightly longer David Duchovny phase. For some reason he's positively threatened by the idea of me in the throes of AR fever.

      My theory is that it's because AR is more man than the other two. Or because I only get excited about Orlando Bloom when he's wearing the blonde wig and pointy ears.


      Claudia 
      11/12/05 at 06:34 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Its a shame that it doesn't look like WB will be streaming the New York premiere of GoF today.  I had a lot of fun with you all last weekend.  Oh well...maybe the next one!

       

       

       


      Christina 
      11/12/05 at 04:09 AM

      Comments:

      Morning!  I see everyone has been busy little bees lately! I really don`t know what to download first!

      INTJ -WOOOOOHOOOO! thanks a lot! *rushing off to download* My version is not nearly as good as that! good luck in battleing that flu, I think I`m re-getting one myself! It never ends!

       

      Beth - oh the videos are just lovely! How much time did you spent on all of them? I sincerely admire you! Which one is your favorite?

       

      Dee - I`ve been missing your posts ... are you still around? Hope so *sigh*.  


      Marlina 
      11/12/05 at 03:48 AM

      What is your location? Indonesia

      Comments:

      Beth~ Yep, of course i had seen all nice pics of the OOOA that you had just post..

      If you don't mind could you make:

      "Too Lost in Hans"

      "Alan you're so beautiful to me"

      "SH with Alan Rickman"

      "Right Here Waiting"

      "Alan how do i live without you"

      "Snape stand by me"

       

      download able?

       


      Martina 
      11/12/05 at 03:22 AM

      What is your location? Munich

      Comments:
      Hallo Beth, thanks for your videos- I will enjoy them, especially as I can save them in my Rickman file on my computer.
      I am looking forward to going to the Goblet of Fire with some other Rickman Fans here in Munich. We are going to a cinema where the films can be seen in English. I am sure we all will sigh whenever Snape can be seen. I think we will enjoy it - Snape and the sighing.


      Satai Delenn 
      11/12/05 at 12:47 AM

      Comments:

      Oops! "Dianne"?????? I'm sorry, where did that come from?!

       

      lol. I MEANT..... Thanks CLAUDIA!


      Satai Delenn 
      11/12/05 at 12:46 AM

      Comments:

      Thanks for the Caption Contest Dianne! I entered! (of course! Even if Alan/Snape ISN'T on the poster..... *sniff* *sniff*)


      Dee 
      11/11/05 at 11:55 PM

      Comments:

      Beth - You bring so many beautiful things to the guestbook! Thank you for sharing!


      Beth 
      11/11/05 at 09:10 PM

      What is your location? Brazil

      Comments:

      Me again...

      I have another songvid:

      More than words by Extreme

      http://s47.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=11O4W7396UC2P2XOW5E46JS98Q


       

       

      Time to go...

      Sick of me yet?

      Lol!!!

       


      Beth 
      11/11/05 at 09:04 PM

      What is your location? Brazil

      Comments:

      Special thanks to INTJ * I'm still downloading the In Demand video *

      And for those who want to download my videos... go ahead!

       

      Hey Teacher, leave us kids alone by Pinky Floyd

      http://s49.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3TACX3RMGQOUU0K0ZA87P6VTZA
      Snape you can do magic by America

      http://s56.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=09ES07086WAWT3HXWQAMD8198H
      Snape Poison by Alice Cooper

      http://s45.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1J6FRV6X53CWO13VUHKPX7FUXQ
      Alan I'll be there for you 'cause you there for me too by Rembrandts

      http://s39.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0PVZOHYBKMXKK0X3JFFVTATLYQ

      I can't stop loving you by Phil Collins

      http://s47.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0FKV2P6SZYFQ814ACN13GHRHKF
      Every breath you take by Sting

      http://s47.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1WM8W1KIWUYQA1Q6LWSSIN68JU


       

       

      Have a nice weekend!

      Beth

       


      INTJ 
      11/11/05 at 08:17 PM

      Comments:

       

      *waves back* Thanks, Claudia! Sigh, I'm quite sick of being sick. *sneeze* A really bad bout of flu and head cold with cough. I'm really fed up with it but am getting better day by day. *wheezecoughsneezecough* I think.

      Congrats on the WB stuff, btw!! It's so great what you're doing is being recognised. Your GB simply is the best AR place on the web.

      Back to bed now!

       


      Sherry 
      11/11/05 at 07:43 PM

      Comments:

      Oos. sorry! Moro--me too!


      Sherry 
      11/11/05 at 07:41 PM

      Comments:

      Sue--Whew! I thought I was the only one!


      Claudia 
      11/11/05 at 07:32 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

        INTJ!!!  I've been wondering about you.  Hope you get to feeling better soon.   Thank you for the ID rip! 

       


      INTJ 
      11/11/05 at 07:20 PM

      Comments:

       

      *coughsneezecoughsniffsneezecough* 

       

      Hi guys!

       

      CatsPlay - I've just uploaded the In Demand vid.

      (Shhhhhh, it's a DVD rip I made. I ripped the video from the 'Texas The Greatest Hits Deluxe Edition DVD...)

       

      It's a big .avi file (139 MB) - full screen, highest resolution, 100% quality, no compression.  

       

      http://www.filefactory.com/get/f.php?f=21fb87e399d0e490f669a72b

       

      Enjoy!

       

      Back later, *coughsnifflesneezecoughwheeze*,

      INTJ
      (still battling the flu)

       

      PS  Oh, just read your post re your eBay purchase, CatsPlay, sorry I wasn't quicker - uploading the file to yousendit was taking *ages*, so I decided to upload it to filefactory instead (which, unfortunately, took a long time as well).

      Anyway, if anyone wants to download In Demand, just click on the link above and be patient...

       


      Claudia 
      11/11/05 at 07:07 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

       

      Warner Bros. has provided us with posters from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire for three lucky winners of our new caption contest.  The link above will take you to the contest area and provides the what, how, and when of our contest.

       

      Happy captioning everyone! 


      Dee 
      11/11/05 at 06:40 PM

      Comments:

      AR on an 8ft screen...sounds wonderful!


      sue 
      11/11/05 at 06:09 PM

      Comments:

      Moro said:

      Quote:
      Seriously: am I the only one who deletes the browser history before the significant other gets home? Or am I alone in my shame?
       

       

      You are never alone in your shame here girl!

       

      PS Sign me up for the 8' screen showing of In Demand!!


      Claudia 
      11/11/05 at 06:05 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

       

      Hello Moro, Martina, and Anne!  Glad you all joined us.

       

      Moro yes, I do remember the days of trying to hide my AR "admiration"!  LOL  Don't have to anymore though and it was really great to "come out of the closet".  *grin*

       

      An In Demand party sounds awesome.  LOL  Sue's right, to see that tango on the big screen is just mind numbing. 

       

      Hikity, to "win by a mile" means that the other runners were waaaaay behind sweet little blonde Amanda.

       

      Martina and Anne, thanks for the background on the actors and film from the questionnaire. 

       

         


      Susan 
      11/11/05 at 05:04 PM

      Comments:
      Hikity--I can only guess how Hello! does the final run-off, but I've never heard of adding the monthly totals to the yearly vote or anything like that.  I would think a man wins a month and that's how he gets in the yearly run-off, no matter if his total is 15, 000 votes  or (ahem!) over 64, 000.  Which would mean we have to start over.  But AR fans are very good at voting for him. 

      The crucial question is: Who are the other candidates?  That's what we can influence for this month and next month, electing people who won't take votes from AR.  He'll already be running against two of the most popular stars in the world...

      Hikity 
      11/11/05 at 05:03 PM

      Comments:

      1962??? Good grief...

      CY tomorrow


      Anne 
      11/11/05 at 04:54 PM

      Comments:

      Yes, and Jeanne Moreau played the female main character.


      Martina 
      11/11/05 at 04:48 PM

      What is your location? Munich

      Comments:
      To all who do not know- Jules & Jim is a French movie from 1962.

      Hikity 
      11/11/05 at 04:42 PM

      Comments:

      Catsplay, I've just read Ali-Pat's comment. There are Love Questionnaires. The OooA (very seriously looking, btw) was asked:

      Who was the first person you ever loved - and how old were they [sic] and you?

      AR: AMANDA (hi, Amanda, are you here here???). From afar. We were ten. At sports day, blonde hair flying, she won the 100 yards by a mile.

       

      Well everything except the name fits with me (and the fact that I usually run metres not miles, haha). Can someone explain this expression "to win 100 yards by a mile" (I won 100m by 12.4 seconds??)

       

      Next question:

      Who was the first person you loved in the movies?

      AR: Jeanne Moreau. And Jules. And Jim.

      Well, fine, if he was serious about Jeanne Moreau nobody needs to be jealous...

      And who might be Jules and Jim???

      and so on and so forth, Catsplay, I love the film so it was a must to buy the book and I have a huge poster nicely framed on the wall in my study.

      Well, Now I really watch that film.

       


      Moro 
      11/11/05 at 04:32 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh, too!

      Comments:
      Well, this is certainly enough to tempt a girl out of lurkdom:

      > Maybe we should have an "In Demand" watching party at my house!

      Just imagine: a whole eight feet of tango goodness. My heavens. The real trick though, CatsPlay, is how to get me to your house without my hubby knowing about it. He can never, ever know that I come here.

      Seriously: am I the only one who deletes the browser history before the significant other gets home? Or am I alone in my shame?

      Hello, everybody. I give in: this is a fun place and you're all awfully nice. And it's lonesome working from home! Of course, I'll never get anything done now.

      Hikity 
      11/11/05 at 04:27 PM

      Comments:

      Yeah, Susan, I know but do you think that the figures of AR, Orlando etc from the respective months count or not for the final vote?

       

      Folks, today in my university course "Psycholinguistics" we talked about the history of it. Our prof came to the 18th Century and talked about how "scientists" or "doctors" worked with the human brain. Hikity asked him whether he knows about Mesmer...and yes, he immediately said, he kind of invented hypnosis and that the word to mesmerize derives from teh man...I was cool enough to grin only  CheersTGIF, Claudia, time passes too quickly for my taste, didn't I say it to you just two days ago?

      I am in "his" mood today thinking of Xmas




      Nighty night, ladies, I am going to watch the a-m film now


      Ali-Pat 
      11/11/05 at 04:19 PM

      What is your location? sick of work and wanting my nap

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://home.earthlink.net/~sa.pe/APLhome.html

      Comments:

      CatsPlay--it's the Love, Actually screenplay.  I like it because it has some nice photos and some extra material in the back (like that silly survey all the stars respond to, the particulars of which I forget at present but I remember I laughed a lot).  (takes a breath after that run-on sentence)  Plus there is dialog from cut scenes and did I mention nice photos? 


      Susan 
      11/11/05 at 03:18 PM

      Comments:
      Hikity--We do need to outvote Ralph Fiennes (and any other actor from HP who would compete with AR for the HP fans' votes).  When the new film opens, there may be a big wave of interest in Fiennes, so it would be good for AR if Colin Firth (or Russell Crowe, but CF would be better) were so far ahead that Fiennes couldn't catch up in the two weeks left in November.

      We are going to need every possible vote to beat Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom.   Keeping any more strong competitors (especially actors from HP4) off the yearly ballot is what we can do to help AR's chances right now.


      CatsPlay 
      11/11/05 at 02:57 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Sue,

       

      Thanks, I've found the Texas Paris in concert video on ebay (says region free, we'll see) and ordered it.   I have a home theater with a screen that is like -- 8 feet? -- diagonally, with surround sound throughout the room.

       

      Shall I just pass out now???!!  Come to think of it, why haven't I been watching my AR movies in there, instead of here on my computer???!

       

      Maybe we should have an "In Demand" watching party at my house!

       

      On another note, does anyone have this book about Love Actually?  Is it worthwhile?  Pics or info not readily seen?

       

      http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009SO8FQ/102-4405370-2803321?v=glance&n=283155&s=books&v=glance


      sue 
      11/11/05 at 02:22 PM

      Comments:

      The only way to get the full screen In Demand vid in good quality is to buy the Texas,Paris dvd. I think it's only available on region 2 but believe me you haven't seen it 'til it's on 32" widescreen with surround sound!!


      Elaine 
      11/11/05 at 02:14 PM

      Comments:

      Sue, thanks for posting those articles. JS has good taste, and doesn't she look fantastic! Another plug for MNiRC! I LOVE the Cafe Rouge chain. The French Onion Soup is to die for! And the other one! A bit of leg pulling there, I think, but deserved if I msy say so.

      I don't think that there is a bigger version of the In Demand vid unless you managed to recoed it from MTV when it was on!


      Hikity 
      11/11/05 at 02:04 PM

      Comments:

      Catsplay, I was as disappointed as you about my In Demand CD...

      Susan, what has RC or CF to do with the HP opening?? I thought we wanted to "outvote" that wonderful actor RF... Pterodactyl 


      CatsPlay 
      11/11/05 at 01:56 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Thanks, Claudia!


      Claudia 
      11/11/05 at 01:21 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Its about 11 and a few seconds, if I remember correctly, CatsPlay.  But I love my entire copy!

       


      Claudia 
      11/11/05 at 01:20 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Thanks for the pictures, Beth!

       

      Sue, I love the two articles you posted! 

       

      Hmmm, it would seem AR isn't the only one to think Waterloo Bridge is the best view in town!  LOL  Didn't Bill Nighy do one of this types of articles before?

       

      The "Spacey O Matic" is a nifty idea but what about the fans that want pictures? 

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/11/05 at 01:17 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Can someone tell me how long Alan's excerpt is on The Essential Shakespeare Live: The Royal Shakespeare Company In Performance?

       

      Thanks


      sue 
      11/11/05 at 12:43 PM

      Comments:

      Bit O/T but one has AR connections and they both have theatre connections!

      The London Evening Standard ES Magazine comes out every Friday and the back page always has a My London feature where 'slebs answer questions on London. This week it is Juliet Stevenson (wish Alan would do it some time, I bet they have asked him!) her last play seen is interesting.

       

      The next item is in tonight's main paper. It was mentioned earlier in the week and I imagined something like a cat-flap!! but now we have a photograph! I think the ES are having a gentle poke at Kevin but I can't say he doesn't deserve it! Hmm... wonder if Alan would use one??


      Susan 
      11/11/05 at 12:24 PM

      Comments:
      Leanne--I'm voting for Colin Firth because I think he will be less competition for AR in the yearly run-off than Russell Crowe would be.   First, RC has more fans than CF (according to a quick Googling).  Second, I think a lot of people (me, for example) like CF but love AR, so AR would get their votes.

      The gap between Crowe and Firth has been closing slowly but steadily in the last few days.  I hope CF can move into first place before HP4 opens.


      Beth 
      11/11/05 at 11:48 AM

      What is your location? Brazil

      Comments:

      SPLAT! yes , Elisa, it's me. longtime I don't see you here, nice that you're back! Can't wait to see your cd

      Hello Laura! You know, I'm a TARFholic... I just wanted to share my videoclips here...

      Well, unfortunately when I made this cd, I didn't have some vids like " Every breath you take; This is to let you know; Sexual Healing and More than words - new versions " yet... But, I believe that I have sent them to you already? If not, tell me...

      * trying to post pics in thumbnails *


      Dee 
      11/11/05 at 10:48 AM

      Comments:

      Well...that didn't work well at all. Try this

       

      pperryy@onlyinternet.net

      prwcpl@wellscolibrary.org


      Dee 
      11/11/05 at 10:40 AM

      Comments:

      OT

      Leanne - Not sure what the problem would be with my email. Try one of these.

       

      pperryy@onlyinternet.net

      prwcpl@wellscolibrary.org

       

      Kathy - Did you get my email?


      Laura 
      11/11/05 at 10:13 AM

      What is your location? Italy

      Comments:

      SPLAT!

      yes , Elisa, it's me.

      longtime I don't see you here, nice that you're back! Can't wait to see your cd

       


      Claudia 
      11/11/05 at 09:46 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      I agree with you Sue.  Lord Lichfield DID take some wonderful pictures!  Who could forget the images from the Charles and Di wedding?   Does anyone know if he took any official photos when Charles and Camilla married? 

       


      sue 
      11/11/05 at 09:35 AM

      Comments:

      You are right Claudia, I think it was Snowdon who took that! I was getting me "royal snappers" confused!!

      Oh well Lichfield took some great pix anyway!!(And he never designed a collapsed aviary!!)


      Beth 
      11/11/05 at 09:11 AM

      What is your location? Brazil

      Comments:

      Hi Beth and you are very welcome especially if you bring nice pix like that. Don't think I have seen that before, it shows his age in the nicest way if you know what I mean!

      Thanks for the warm welcome Sue!  And yeah, I know exactly what did you mean about that way... not just the nicest but the sexiest way too...

       

      Beth - your videos are brilliant! I love the 'I cant stop loving you' one!

      you must let me know how to do that sort of thing!

      email me!

      Thanks Leanne! I'm happy for knowing you girls are liking my videoclips

      PS: I'll send you an email talking about it, ok? ( After uploading the rest of them )

        Beth, its been way to long since you popped in!  I'm with Sue, I think the pic you posted is new to me too! Thank you!  And super thanks for the video. 

       

      Everyone, Beth and Danielle make wonderful AR videos.  I have a ton of them to post on the site if I ever get time.  Thanks for all your hard work, Beth and Danielle.

      A long time indeed  As to the 'new' pic, thanks to Laura from Italy! I've just removed some water marks and have enhanced them a bit.

       

      Elisa/Beth,

      I just wanted to say that your videos are FANTASTIC!  I enjoyed them very much!

       CatsPlay! Just to let you know... I'm uploading some others > here it is the link again: http://www.youtube.com/my_videos.php

      I have about 33 videoclips... and my next one will be a song by Kelly Clarkson " Behind these hazel eyes " ( very suggestive, don't you think? ) LOl !!

       

      Beth - the videos are fabulous! Is there no way to download them?  Anyway, thank you so much for sharing them! 

      Thanks Christina! Unfortunately you can only watch them...  if you or someone else want to download them, just tell me which one, and I'll make a link at YouSendIt...  BTW, you have a couple of them right here at music videos section.

       

      Beth~ Thanks for sharing the video.. I  had only watch one so far "Right here waiting" because i used dial-up so it needs time to watch it.. And that picture of Alan is fantastic! Thank you!

      Thanks Marlina! I hope you get time to watch the others!

       

      BETH,

      how can we save your new videoclips? I can only open a page to see them

      If you are that Laura from Italy ( Lol ) I have sent to you a cd with 100 videoclips - and you will have each one of them!

      But If people want to download some in special, just tell me which one, and I can download it with YouSendIt like Claudia has mentioned before...

       

      Well,  Girls!


      Claudia 
      11/11/05 at 07:58 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      TGIF, everyone!!!! 

       

      Yes Helen, that little icon does remind me of someone.... 

       

      It is sad news about Lord Lichfield.  And he was really quite young too.  Why does Lord Snowden come to my mind as taking that Prince Albert Memorial piccie of AR?

       

      Laura, unfortunately you can only vote once on the AR art items.  But there's nothing that says we can't get our friends and family to sign up and vote. 

       

      Beth, you may want to upload your videos to YouSendIt if you want to allow people to download them. 

       

       


      Laura 
      11/11/05 at 07:39 AM

      Comments:

      BETH,

      how can we save your new videoclips? I can only open a page to see them


      Laura 
      11/11/05 at 07:38 AM

      Comments:

      when I vote for Alan Rickman mug or T shirt or whatever, it appears a "clik" near the name of the object and I can't vote for it anymore, neither the day after. What am I doing wrong?


      Leanne 
      11/11/05 at 06:35 AM

      Comments:

      Thats a real shame about Lord Lichfield dying. He was an amazing and well respected photographer, thats why the Royal family used him all the time.

       

      Dee - I have tried to email you but it came up saying you are currently not recieving emails just now!

      just thought i would let you know.

       

      the little smilies dude reminds me of someone alright,

      a guy in my college class who has his hair like that!

       

      oh before i forget, Who in the world are we voting for???

      is it Russell Crowe or Colin Firth?? and why??

      Leanne

      -x-


      sue 
      11/11/05 at 06:26 AM

      Comments:

      Just heard that Lord Lichfield has died. Report HERE.

      A fabulous photographer (and quite dishy in his day) I believe he took this one didn't he??:

      kilt.jpg


      Marlina 
      11/11/05 at 02:19 AM

      What is your location? Indonesia

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://alan_rickman_freak.blogs.friendster.com/rickmesmerised/

      Comments:

      Anyone got "Mesmer" transcipt? Please e-mail me!

       

      Beth~ Thanks for sharing the video.. I  had only watch one so far "Right here waiting" because i used dial-up so it needs time to watch it.. And that picture of Alan is fantastic! Thank you!

       

      Thanks for the pictures Elaine and Sue

       

       


      Christina 
      11/11/05 at 01:37 AM

      Comments:
      Claudia, I`ve emailed you this morning. Please let me know if the link works and if you make something out of it.
      Beth - the videos are fabulous! Is there no way to download them?  Anyway, thank you so much for sharing them! 



      CatsPlay 
      11/11/05 at 12:01 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Elisa/Beth,

      I just wanted to say that your videos are FANTASTIC!  I enjoyed them very much!


      Helen 
      11/10/05 at 11:07 PM

      What is your location? New York

      Comments:

      Hey, guys....is it me or does this little fellow remind you of anyone?

       

       

       Hairy

       

      You gotta love it! 


      CatsPlay 
      11/10/05 at 09:25 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Elaine,

       

      Thanks for the info, I will keep watching ebay.  Actually, the original Telegraph mag edition with it is up on ebay now, but it's more than $80 US. 


      Claudia 
      11/10/05 at 07:36 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

       

      Hello Nicole! Welcome to our group. Join us whenever you can. 

       

        Beth, its been way to long since you popped in!  I'm with Sue, I think the pic you posted is new to me too! Thank you!  And super thanks for the video. 

       

      Everyone, Beth and Danielle make wonderful AR videos.  I have a ton of them to post on the site if I ever get time.  Thanks for all your hard work, Beth and Danielle.

       

      Ana, I'm so glad your home safe and sound.  I bet London was wonderful!

       

      Christina, email me when you get a chance, please. Where did you hear that Emma Watson was already on the set of OotP?  Because at the London premiere, the stars were saying they had just been told that the shooting starts in February. 

       

      Also, I have asked the man from WB if they will be streaming the New York premiere on Saturday and he got back with me today saying he's trying to get that information for us.

       

      Thea, I'm on pins and needles to read all about your trip this weekend! 

       

      BTW, the video clip link that Christina posted comes from a Russian site that has always been known to be very very very slow. So be patient and you'll eventually get it.  Its worth the wait. Thanks so much Christina.   *snort* Matrix Reloaded!

       

      I love that scene in AABA.  His reaction to the coffee is almost as cute as the faces he makes at Potter the first time he sees him in the film. 

       

      Elaine, thank you for the dressing room photo!  It is a nice one and I don't blame you for breaking down and buying it.  I've always thought the lighting was so warm and cozy looking.

       

      Sue, I tried to enlarge the dressing room pic too to see if I could read one of those many bottles but my eyes aren't up for the job, unfortunately.   

       

      And that picture of Jamie!!!!!!  Sorry girls...but I feel a silly spurt coming on.....squuueeeee....I love that pic of Jamie! 

       

      What a bummer, CatsPlay.  I am so sorry. First Dark Harbor and now In Demand.  I know ID is very hard to find.  Does anyone have any suggestions?

       

       

       

          


      Elaine 
      11/10/05 at 07:26 PM

      Comments:

      Cats Play, it was a print that I bought off an ebay seller, about 10" x 8". You should keep watching the auctions. I should think it will come up again.


      Nicole 
      11/10/05 at 06:53 PM

      What is your location? Yateley

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://britbitsandclips.com/ Suzyqscorner.htm

      Comments:

      HEY i love this website every time i go on the net i always come on here. the videos r great 2! i love all of them!   4 making this fab website and keep up the great work 2! email me if u can or want  and I LOVE U ALAN RICKMAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


      Ana 
      11/10/05 at 05:54 PM

      What is your location? Spain, now colder that I whish

      Comments:

      OT:

      Hi!

       

      Back from London.

       

      How did you do over here? A lot of action as I see.

       

      That little red flower... I close my eyes and go on seeing it, really! It seemed that every single Londoner got one. Then I found out the reason of it. Nice.

       

      Well, I'm a bit sick since the horrible sunday it made in London and now in Spain it isn't much better.

       

      Just wanted to say hello and say that I'm alive, which, believe or not it hasn't been very easy in the weekend.

       

      Any news on Alan? I already know that he is not going to go to NY premiere, pity...


      Leanne 
      11/10/05 at 05:11 PM

      Comments:

      Beth - your videos are brilliant! I love the 'I cant stop loving you' one!

      you must let me know how to do that sort of thing!

      email me!

       

      Leanne

      -x-


      CatsPlay 
      11/10/05 at 05:02 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Sue, thank you so much for taking the time to scan it again!!  I appreciate it!   So, I will be curious from Elaine if there was some source to purchase a real quality 'print' of this, if she is willing to put up with my curiousity.


      sue 
      11/10/05 at 04:47 PM

      Comments:

      Not much luck I'm afraid CatsPlay. This scan is marginally bigger than Elaines but is only newspaper quality. I zoomed in on the table but couldn't make out what I saw before!! I know I didn't imagine it but it was some time ago when I had a different pc set up so maybe that's why. E45 is a skin cream.


      CatsPlay 
      11/10/05 at 04:36 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Sue, a big scan would be great!  Thank You!  It's like Where's Waldo!

       

      Um, what is E45?


      sue 
      11/10/05 at 04:28 PM

      Comments:

      Hi Beth and you are very welcome especially if you bring nice pix like that. Don't think I have seen that before, it shows his age in the nicest way if you know what I mean!

       

      CatsPlay, that photo was taken backstage at the Albery during Private Lives by Lorenzo Agius. It was published in The Telegraph Magazine dated 23rd February 2002. It was in a series of photographs of British actors, directors etc to celebrate the BAFTA awards.

      When I originally scanned it it came up very large and you could study in detail all the stuff on the table, I think there was a tube of E45 there! I'll see if I can scan it again and not reduce it so you can have a good look !!LOL


      CatsPlay 
      11/10/05 at 04:07 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      OK, I think these DVD versions are going to drive me INSANE!  The Texas In Demand CD with video that I ordered from ebay came today.  I expected that when I played the video, it could be made full screen -- ie its resolution would be much higher than the online versions.  This does not seem to be the case.  There is a quicktime file on the CD and when I play it, it seems it optimum size is still that window that is about 3x2 inches.

       

      ARGH! 

       

      Did I buy a wrong version of something again?  I know there are a few versions of this CD with video.

       

      Help!  MUST.  SEE.  HI.  RES.  TANGO.....!!!


      Beth 
      11/10/05 at 03:31 PM

      What is your location? Brazil

      Comments:

      I just want to say  and  to everyone that makes this site be the BEST place  I know in the Rickman's world!

       

       

      And i would like to show you a couple of videoclips I have made... I hope you enjoy them as much as I did to make them!

       

      http://youtube.com/profile_videos.php?user=elisarickman

       

      Have a wonderful day girls!

      Elisa


      CatsPlay 
      11/10/05 at 02:51 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Thanks Elaine.  So you bought it as an art print or poster somewhere?  Sorry to be so nosy -- it will drive me crazy now till I can study all the details!


      Elaine 
      11/10/05 at 02:47 PM

      Comments:

      Just mamnaged to catch that clip, Christina. It's very good! Pity they didn't finish it a little better. Love the way they have Maid Marion glaring at the dropped pants!


      Elaine 
      11/10/05 at 02:44 PM

      Comments:

      I believe it was taken in his "Private Lives" dressing room and is part of an exhibition of photos somewhere - I know someone here will tell us which one. It's a print I bought and scanned. It's fascinating looking more closer, isn't it. I love that almost all of the cards are of artworks.


      Christina 
      11/10/05 at 02:41 PM

      Comments:
      UPS! Just saw the link doesn`t work. If this one doesn`t work either, just shoot me and be done with!
      http://mugglenet.com/misc/spoofs/fanposters.shtml

      Christina 
      11/10/05 at 02:38 PM

      Comments:
      Ok, last one, I promise!
      check this out! (to me it`s really a wonder how many fans he has gained with the HP series) http://mugglenet.com/misc/spoofs/spoof8.jpg  And yes, I know it`s really silly!



      CatsPlay 
      11/10/05 at 02:37 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Elaine,

       

      I hadn't thought much about that dressing room portrait before, but now you've made me curious about studying it more closely.  Do you know the background on the photo?  Is it AR's real dressing room?  Did you buy a magazine in which it appeared to get the large version?

       

      I have had Die Hard hanging around on my TIVO this week and I keep rewatching it while I am cooking and doing chores.  The more I watch it, the more I enjoy AR as Hans Gruber!

       


      Christina 
      11/10/05 at 02:30 PM

      Comments:
      Hikity - Yes, dear, your wonders are mine too! I wished it would have been bigger. I`m sorry it was such a pain in the bom ! 
      Anyway, here`s to King Rickman!  Good night to youl all!
      P.S.: I read that Emma Watson is on the set in London shooting OotP. Seems like they`re hurrying. Goodie!


      Hikity 
      11/10/05 at 02:00 PM

      Comments:

      Christina, I have got explorer, but funny enough, NO window opened by directly Windows Media Player which has been working now for 30 minutes (meanwhile 86%??) and I let me surprise by what will come at 100%

       

      Elaine, thanks for the explanations! At least I had sth in mind about war... Hugh Grant: well, he plays a totally different role than usual and I personally think he is good here (as he is in S&S). And I have to admit, I even like him in LA dancing and singing.

       

      Still waiting for that video to startnow only 2 more %, Christina. WOW, GOOD one (wonder only why it needed such a long time for such a short clip)


      Christina 
      11/10/05 at 01:18 PM

      Comments:
      Hikity, I know, it took the same for me. I use Netscape 8 but it was loading really hard so I switched to Internet Explorer and it was better. A window will pop to ask you wether to open or save it.

      Elaine 
      11/10/05 at 01:15 PM

      Comments:

      Hikity, I know what you mean! WinkJust the "leading lady" ruined it for me. Hugh Grant over AR! Not IMHO

       

      The poppy is the symbol of the British Legion Poppy Appeal which runs up to this weekend and Remembrance Sunday. It commemorates and remembers all victims of our wars since the First World War. All proceeds raised by sale of poppys go to ex-servicemen, their families, and the families of those killed. On Sunday, every town, every little village in GB will be having their own remembrance service. There is also a big one at the Cenotaph in London's Whitehall which the Queen usually attends. Unfortunately, attendees at many of the smaller villages grow less and less each year.But with nearly 100 of our lads killed in Iraq so far (blair needs to go just for that fact alone!) we need to remeber their sacrifice even more now. Now I've done my political bit, I'll get off the box and get on to the OooA!

       

      Christina, I was shocked that I actually had a copy of that pic so big! Glad you enjoyed it! And I'm still trying to download that clip.....


      Hikity 
      11/10/05 at 01:10 PM

      Comments:

      Help, Christina, this video needs ages to open...


      hikity 
      11/10/05 at 01:00 PM

      Comments:

      Isn't he wonderful in AABA, Elaine?? I especially love the scene when he enters the theatre for the first time - I nearly fainted the first time I watched the film....this very very special smile and the curling...well, we are not supposed to go bonkers here Love Drops 

       

      Claudia, I forgot why you put the poppy above - what was it for?? yesterday I saw a discussion in Parliament and Tony Blair was argueing a lot (in vain) - they all wore poppies, I wanted to explain it to my hubby (sweetie), but my brain broke down - age!!

       

      Christina and Sue, thanks for all the links!!! And the video is great, Cassey, I had a good laugh.

       

      I am in a really good mood today, could talk about the OooA for ages... Wakka Wakka  Big Ben 


      Christina 
      11/10/05 at 12:36 PM

      Comments:
      Elaine what more can I say?  You rock! Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you! *bowing to the computer screen*
      Christina 
      11/10/05 at 12:33 PM

      Comments:
      Me again! Ok, I`ve just found one of THE MOST  AWSOME clips I have ever saw reOAP !
      You HAVE to see this!
      here`s the link
      http://met-at-ron.narod.ru/clips/midas_public.wmv (hope it works!) (It`s entitled King Rickman - what more can you ask?!)


      Elaine 
      11/10/05 at 12:32 PM

      Comments:

      This one?

       

      I've also been spending my non existant money and bought a copy of this portrait because it is one of the best I have ever seen. I love all the cards so painstakingly pinned up!


      Christina 
      11/10/05 at 12:09 PM

      Comments:
      Elaine thank you so much but I was reffering to the second one.

      Elaine 
      11/10/05 at 12:02 PM

      Comments:

      Here you go. This may be bigger, but it is better quality. From AABA, of course. "A tiddly drop of thickers, George" (Which is Royal Navy slang for a drop of rum added to the tea!)


      Sorry, this is a private entry which is only viewable by the guestbook owner.

      [View Entry]

      Elaine 
      11/10/05 at 10:58 AM

      Comments:

      Sue, you can come out of your bunker, we've raised the white flag!

       

      I keep seeing all these pics of the Premiere and it was a bit disappointing AR was not there. We'd be inundated with new pics if he was! Never mind. Another day, another film! Let's hope we get notice of the prems of all these other films. I still don't understand the extremely long post production time for "Perfume". Are they using a lot of special effects or something? GoF had tons but have still beaten that!


      Christina 
      11/10/05 at 10:54 AM

      Comments:
      Cassey - that did indeed cheer me up! You are a sweetie!
      Ok, is this me or is this just...WEIRD?! Cracking up with laughter over here! aba50m.jpg

      Also, does someone have a larger version of this? I really like ithis one but can`t seem to find a bigger one...
      fearickm.jpg

       



      Thea 
      11/10/05 at 10:32 AM

      What is your location? NYC area

      Comments:

      CatsPlay:  Thanks for the heads-up on print.google.com.  It's really interesting--for Alan info. and other things!  You can access so much without even having to open an account. 

       

      Thanks to everyone for the GoF reviews.  My daughter and I are counting down the days until the US opening.  Well, my family and I are off for long weekend in the country.  Everyone have a great weekend!


      Ali-Pat 
      11/10/05 at 09:58 AM

      What is your location? uhhhh....

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://home.earthlink.net/~sa.pe/APLhome.html

      Comments:

      CatsPlay, loved that Snape as One Teacher's Hero article! 


      s 
      11/10/05 at 09:49 AM

      Comments:


      sue 
      11/10/05 at 09:48 AM

      Comments:
      3* GOF Review at Empire
      Laurie 
      11/10/05 at 09:22 AM

      What is your location? Vermont

      Comments:

      Thanks Elaine and Hikity for the info, I'll check those sites out.


      Laura 
      11/10/05 at 09:07 AM

      Comments:

      do we vote for something that we can't see, right? it's kind of confused for me but I registered and voted for the T shirt...I think, I hope I voted :-//


      Claudia 
      11/10/05 at 08:57 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Ohh I like that mug too, Sarah!  Unfortunately, you can only vote once, period.  I found some glitches through the AOL software that allowed me to vote several times but that was just a freaky thing.  Our only hope is to spread the word to other groups and challenge our family members and friends to do it.  Maybe some favor exchanges can be made with family members and friends to get them on board. 

       

       

       


      Sarah 
      11/10/05 at 08:53 AM

      What is your location? UK

      Comments:

      I signed up and voted but how many times are we allowed to vote per day? Is it only once a day or is it only once. period? I wouldnt mind a mug


      Claudia 
      11/10/05 at 08:53 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      CatsPlay, I've tried to use their "Contact Us" option to voice my disappointment aobut his self portrait not being up for a vote like so many of the other slebs but thier site has some issues because none of my message have ever went through and I've tried it on numerous computers.  All we can do is keep trying.  Maybe we'll hit it when the time is right. 

       


      Claudia 
      11/10/05 at 08:50 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Yes, it is free to register and they only ask your name, email address and birthdate, Laura.  They use this information to keep people from voting more than once, unfortunately.  After you enter the information, they will send you a validation code to the email address you provide.  You paste that code in to validate your registration and your ready to vote.

       


      Laura 
      11/10/05 at 08:41 AM

      Comments:
      Claudia, is it free to register to vote? Do they ask name and other details for...??
      CatsPlay 
      11/10/05 at 08:35 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      I wonder if someone should contact them and ask why the other pieces of his artwork (self portrait, etc) are not available in the voting process? 


      Marlina 
      11/10/05 at 08:22 AM

      Comments:

      Christina~ I visited the dentist too about 3 weeks ago So i understand your pain hehe..


      Claudia 
      11/10/05 at 08:10 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

        Yippeee!!!  We've gotten the wristband qualified for manufacturing/distribution!  The other items aren't doing so well but maybe there's still a chance.  *crossing fingers*  Keep speading the word and encouraging other fans to register and do the vote at  Whateverittakes

       


      cassey 
      11/10/05 at 08:07 AM

      Comments:

      Christina, I found this for you, enjoy!

      Have fun and forget the pain!

       

       

      http://youtube.com/watch.php?v=JpSIzYds04M&search=snape

       

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/10/05 at 08:03 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      After spending a little more time on it, here really is a lot of fun AR reading on this print.google.com thing.  I think you must have a google account to read these, but there really is a plethora of AR reading available.  I encourage you to check it out.  I don't think I can link to stuff since you need an account.


      Marlina 
      11/10/05 at 08:01 AM

      What is your location? Indonesia

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://alan_rickman_freak.blog.friendster.com/rickmesmerised/

      Comments:

      I really like this place you know 

      I know many, many Alan sites with Guestbook and places with forum to discuss the OOOA.

      And i always come back here.. Always..

      There's something different here.. Like i have known all of you long before, even though we're all have different background.

       

      So i'll just sit in front of my computer everyday and will always drop in anytime..

       

      Anyway, i've got this today.. Some of you would like to see it because i certainly never seen this one before.

       

      Got it from LJ ar_daily.. And it was posted by our fellow Carlylynda.

      Since she hasn't post it here..

       

      CarlyLynda~ Thank you!

       

       

       

       


      Claudia 
      11/10/05 at 08:00 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Thanks for the review, Sue.  Hmmm, Slick Snape, eh?  That conjures up some interesting mind images.     From only judging by the size of my copy of GoF, I can certainly see why some of the book had to be left out of the film. But how can they have scenes from the Weasley household and not have the fab Julie Walters? 

       

      Hikity, so glad you liked U2.  I can understand why you want to stick with the Rolling Stones, though. 

       

      CatsPlay, Ali-Pat brought Google Print to our attention a few months back when she pointed out an excerpt from the book,  

      Wannabe: A Hollywood Experiment. The exchange between AR and the author was quite cute to read.  LOL Thanks for posting the link again though....I'm sure new things will pop up in there from time to time. 

       

      Laura, that's an interesting question and one I wonder if he would be open to answer.  The material differences are quite obvious but what about the differences it has made in his mind and heart.  We do know that his fame has made it possible for him to bring success to whatever cause he deems important so surely that would be a positive in his mind. 

       

      OT, the other night I saw Jennifer Aniston and Clive Owen on Larry King Live hocking their new film Derailed and they talked some about papparazzi.  They both agreed that in their line of work, that the picture taking need is part of the job. When they're at premieres or parties or whatever, they are "on the clock" so to speak and the picture taking is fair game.   Its when they cross the line by hiding in shrubs at their homes and kid's schools, etc that they consider an invasion of their privacy. 

       

      BTW, Clive Owen really has earned my respect in the last few years.  He really has done some great work.  I thought it was sooo sweet when he told the audience that he and his wife met and fell in love while they were doing the lead roles in a stage production of Romeo and Juliet.  Isn't that just about one of the most romantic things you've read this morning? 

       


      sue 
      11/10/05 at 07:11 AM

      What is your location? Donningtinhatisitsafetoreturnyet..

      Comments:

      Review of HP&tGoF on BBC News HERE


      Christina 
      11/10/05 at 06:08 AM

      Comments:
      Ok I have news!
      first!
      Re:Nobel Son
      http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/news.php?id=2961
      it`s not much but...

      hp related
      http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art37254.asp

      and some more GoF reviews
      http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/reviews/review_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001477076
      and here
      http://www.variety.com/ac2006_review/VE1117928818?nav=reviews&categoryid=1986&cs=1


      I`m not sure the links will work but if you copy them and paste them in the adress bar that should do just fine.

      Laura, i`l email you sometime during the day. Thank you again.

      Laura 
      11/10/05 at 05:44 AM

      What is your location? Italy

      Comments:

      I was wonderimng if AR ever said in some interviews how is living as famous actor, if it changed his life somehow. We spoke once about him being taken photos while shopping etc, about his privacy...

      Does he feel the need to live"locked" to save his privacy or his work didn't change his habits, or are there places where he feels more confortable to go walking etc?


      Laura 
      11/10/05 at 05:09 AM

      Comments:

      of course

      kerrylaura@yahoo.com


      Christina 
      11/10/05 at 04:51 AM

      Comments:
      Ok, mugglenet always brightens my day when I need it! I found these a while back and thought anyone here who`s in a need of a good laugh might take a look: (it`s HP related)

      Claudia, you should take notes from this one!
      http://www.mugglenet.com/funlists/harrytech.shtml

      and this one is also kinda childlish but it made me laugh!
      http://www.mugglenet.com/funlists/rejectedtitles.shtml

      Laura - could you mention your email adress in you next post please, thank you!
      hugs to you all!
      Hikity 
      11/10/05 at 04:13 AM

      What is your location? sunny autumn day

      Comments:

      OOOps, sorry, Elaine, I posted first and then read yours...

      Yeah, I am going to write a song about ironing, as it is so unavoidable in life  -

      BTW, Claudia, I think you are a fan of U2 and recommended to me to buy a CD. I DID so in Baku and yes, the music is o.k. - nevertheless - "my" band are the Rolling Stones and nothing will change my devotion for them (don't play with me, cause you play with fire)

      Have a lovely autumn Thursday


      Laura 
      11/10/05 at 04:11 AM

      Comments:

      Christina,

      I'm so sorry about the dentist

      {{Hugs}}

      I hope the pain goes away quickly


      Hikity 
      11/10/05 at 03:59 AM

      Comments:

      Laurie: here are links

      http://members.iconn.net/~ab234/

      http://www.rickmanistareview.com/theatre.html


      Christina 
      11/10/05 at 03:27 AM

      What is your location? Fog and fog and wait...more fog, if posible!

      Comments:
      Thanks for that Laura, but this is NOT a GOOD morning at all!!!!!!! Just ame back from the dentist!! The pain...the horror...!!!
      anyway, how are you guys holding up?
      Catsplay, i discovered that a few weeks ago buthad no time to actually look into it. If you find something interesting, please let us know!
      Well I`m off to some more research then! Must do something to forget about...the PAIN!!!


      Laura 
      11/10/05 at 03:16 AM

      Comments:

      good motning!!!!

      happy thursday to you all!

      Why there is a papavero just above the posts? It's the red flower that I see since a couple of days 


      CatsPlay 
      11/09/05 at 08:25 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      I found something kind of interesting and fun to play with, if you haven't seen it.  Google "print" that searches the content of books.  You have to create a google account to view the pages, and it limits what it will let you see, but it is kind of interesting.   There are scads of book that mention Alan:

       

      http://print.google.com/


      Emily 
      11/09/05 at 08:09 PM

      Comments:

      Elaine, give the Kate Bush album a chance!  It creeps up on you. Even the "washing machine" song ...  I'm hooked.


      Elaine 
      11/09/05 at 07:59 PM

      Comments:

      Here you go, Laurie: http://members.iconn.net/~ab234/  It's still going - Rickman in the Round!


      Elaine 
      11/09/05 at 07:58 PM

      Comments:

      Laurie, there used to be a site called "Rickman in the Round" (or it was part of a site) and it was specifically about AR's theatre roles. Don't know if it's still around.

       

      Satai, I am not advocating censorship, and I am well aware of AR's physical attraction (VERY well aware) but as Emily said, there are ways to express that without being "graphic". You have to remember that people like me are almost into the cardie and slippers age and we like things a little more "gentle". And again, to echo Emily, it is a public board. I don't want you to stop posting or get upset because I admire your writing, as I've said before, everyone's contribution to this board is valuable. I'm glad you felt you could voice your opinion.

       

      (I'm slightly put off because I'm listening to Kate Bush - because a friend said her new album was good - but all she has been singing for the last 5 mins is "washing machine". Do you think I could make money from singing "ironing board", or "fridge freezer", or maybe even "dyson")


      Claudia 
      11/09/05 at 06:55 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

       

      Hi Chi and "Private Message" welcome to our little AR space!  Thank you for your kind words  about the site and I hope you'll visit with us often. 

       

      Thanks for the suggestion Chi.  I have big dreams of over-hauling the site one day and replacing the background music with short sound bites has been in the back of my mind.  Unfortunately, I just have not had the time to pay attention to the site as I would like.  Maybe I'll be able to devote some time soon. 

       

      Thea and Christina...you tickled me with your acronym exchange!  But it was a prime example of how its not a shame to ask questions AND how helpful and patient people around here are with each other.

       

      Hikity, I think we're all in the "can't wait for Perfume to come out" boat.  A whole year seems soooo far away!  But hopefully we'll get some more word on Snow Cake really soon. 

       

      Laurie, if talking about the theatre isn't AR related...I don't know what is.  Sorry I don't have any information for you but I'm sure someone will come through and good luck on your project. 

       

      Peekabooh...you have the right idea, friend!  I thought I would dig up a couple recent/old pics for us to *drool* over too. 

       

      Two of my favorite from his Canada trip

       

       

       

      And look how Rima is looking at him, awww.

       


      Satai Delenn 
      11/09/05 at 06:46 PM

      Comments:

      Elaine, going overboard isn't what this site is about, I agree with you, but people shouldn't have to stop saying that they think someone is cute or sexy or whatever (and I don't recall people talking about their fantasies, but maybe I missed something) The most I remember is someone having a question about a dream. That doesn't constitute a fantasy necessarily. And as for the Dark Harbor stuff, I don't recall people getting gross or anything. But those Dark Harbor scenes are pretty infamous and are bound to have people commenting, no matter WHAT board they wind up on. But, whatever. As I said, you are entitled to your opinion, and I'm entitled to mine. And if ne'er the twain shall meet? Well, then they don't. It really shouldn't be that big of a deal.


      Chi 
      11/09/05 at 06:29 PM

      What is your location? Germany

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://sharingan.faith.at

      Comments:
      I really love your website. it's dedicated and wonderful and of course I'm a huge AR fan. But one suggestion... using mp3s as background sound isn't such a good idea. My Internet connection is rather fast but it took me an eternity to load some of the pages because of the mp3 that keeps loading before the pictures do. so... if I may suggest you put mp3s up for download but not as background music...
      kathy 
      11/09/05 at 05:22 PM

      What is your location? ARkansas

      Comments:

      Ladies, let me first say that I come here as much for the fun and silliness as for the AR news.  I think we are all reasonable people and it won't be difficult or censoring to abide by some simple guide lines.  That is what has made this such a great place.  I have been to other AR sites that have frankly turned me off.  I love the fun, the consideration, the generosity of this place very much.  I don't think we have to give up being fun or silly or sharing info--just be a little circumspect when we do it.  I can imagine AR loves a good joke or funny story with the best of us.  IMHO there have been individuals who have tried to stir up trouble around here but they haven't appeared for awhile so I say lets get back to being friends and have some more fun talking about AR. 

       

      BTW I have a little job in the slide library in the art dept. at the university I go to and the librarian is a HUGE HP fan and HUGE AR fan so I've been having fun "talking shop" with her.  We are everywhere

       

      Dee would you mind emailing me I have a question to ask you?


      Laurie 
      11/09/05 at 04:49 PM

      What is your location? Vermont

      Comments:

      I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on books/drawings/paintings/anything concerning London Theatres that I might be able to find at the Library/on the internet/etc.

      A couple of weeks ago Ali-Pat recommended The Great Theatres of London, which I already bought. I have also done some searches on the internet and found The Theatres of London postcards done by Christopher Rogers. I have an idea for a project (it's just an idea right now, don't even know if I'll be able to accomplish it or not) that has been speaking to me for some time. If I ever get my research done and get started with it, I'll share it with you all.

       

      This is not directly connected to AR so anyone with suggestions, can you please e-mail me?

       

      Also, in regards to the current discussion, I hope I have not said anything offensive here on this forum. If I have, I apologize. I have the utmost respect for AR and would not intentionally do or say anything to harm him.

       


      Hikity 
      11/09/05 at 04:47 PM

      Comments:

      No problem at all, Claudia,  unfortunately I have to disappoint you: no new pic of the OooA on "his" terrace but a pitoresque one of the ivy-covered house and terrace only. The Ben Wishaw pic is over two pages (and I don't have a scanner). From all I've read so far I am soooo much looking forward to seeing this film. I feel it will be a really good one (whether award or not - although it would be a nice and important thing for TT and BE)

      Ladies, nightynight, hubby demands some attention... Circle Of Hearts 


      Emily 
      11/09/05 at 04:13 PM

      Comments:

      Oh, come on, Sataii, nobody said you can't express your opinion. All that has been nicely requested of people here is that they THINK about what they are posting.

       

      The point that seems to be misunderstood is that this is a PUBLIC board, not a private, walled-off community. Why can't people have a little common sense about what is and is not appropriate to talk about in public, with prying eyes on us?  I am sure that every person here visits more than one AR community, so you are in effect talking to each other across several different sites. Can't you just take the excessive fangirly stuff to one of those other sites? Some private communities (membership only, Live Journal, etc) are better suited to sexual fantasies, speculation about what AR does in bed and comments about the nude scene in Dark Harbor than this public message board. And there is a big difference between saying that AR is handsome, and some of the over-the-top stuff that has been posted here.


      Satai Delenn 
      11/09/05 at 03:23 PM

      Comments:

      Ok. Flame me all you want, but this is exactly what I am talking about when I say the world is becoming WAY TOO P.C.!!!!!!!

       

      I respect all of your opinions on the matter, but frankly, while I do respect the man's work, and he is an INCREDIBLE actor, he also happens to be a VERY attractive and sexy one. And I don't see why I or others can't comment on this. It's not my fault the man IS sexy. Now, I don't think I've yet to go "Oh look at his..... here or "Oh, *swoon* I want him NOW!", but if I see a pic that I think he looks VERY good in, I'm going to comment on it. If people here (or anywhere for that matter) don't like it, then just don't comment on it. Skip over to someone else's post that you DO want to respond to.

       

      I'm sorry if I'm coming across like a grade A b***h, but as of an experience with a stupid chit from my night class both last week and this week whom I am CONVINCED has some form of a mental problem (and my other classmates agree), I'm done being nice and cow-towing to people about things and saying, "oh, gee, I'm so sorry I've offended you. Let me skirt the issue and not bring it up again....." No, I'm not going to do that. I have my opinions, you have yours, we're not always going to agree, but I say we should just be adults about it and deal with it! There are on occassion some posts made here that I either don't agree with or don't find worthy of comment. I skip over those. Why not just do the same if you find someone posting about things (like his attractiveness) that you don't think worthy of acknowledgement?

       

      Ok. I'm climbing off my rant-box and stand proud and ready to take the rotten fruit and vegetables that will be thrown at me and not hide from the scathing remarks I'm probably about to receive.


      Peekabooh 
      11/09/05 at 03:19 PM

      Comments:

      Vicki, Amen to that!

      Elaine thank you for writing down what most of us thought...

      I would like to share my favorite picture of the OooA with you:

      Ok Amen to that too.......


      Sorry, this is a private entry which is only viewable by the guestbook owner.

      [View Entry]

      Laura 
      11/09/05 at 02:50 PM

      Comments:

      I forgot OOOA , I've read the meaning some post below.

       

      I like to know others thoughts and to know what's different from me. To compare, to agree and to disagree. It's knowing more people and things and sometimes to discover a new perspective (??), a new side of the same thing.

      Christina, thank you for your words


      Thea 
      11/09/05 at 02:46 PM

      Comments:

      OOOA--OH!  Thanks!!

       

      IMHO--In my humble opinion!


      Christina 
      11/09/05 at 02:45 PM

      Comments:
      Thea- Object Of Our Affection. But nevermind that, what is IMHO?!

      Thea 
      11/09/05 at 02:43 PM

      What is your location? NYC area

      Comments:

      I've been meaning to ask--what is OOOA?


      Vicki 
      11/09/05 at 02:41 PM

      What is your location? Los Angeles

      Comments:

      This is a wonderful GuestBook.  It has people from all over the world who contribute and post whether English is their first language or they speak/write little English at all.  What we all have in common is our respect, admiration, interest, and love for the works of Alan Rickman. 

       

      Sometimes we are silly, sometimes we are serious.  Most times we are a friendly bunch, and occasionally we can get critical and a little bit crabby.  I think we've seen examples of all of the above this week.  But, the bottom line is we've all come together for a little fun, lots of sharing, and an exchange of information and some great artwork about the OOOA. 

       

      So, I think we should all just sit back, take a deep breath, and relax.  Everyone should feel free to express themselves in any way they choose as long as it's in fairly good taste and RESPECTFUL of the opinions of others.  We're here to communicate and have fun.....that's all. 

       

      As long as you can do that, don't fret about the content of your post.  This is a great group and will continue to be so as long as we can follow those simple guidelines.  JMHO. 


      Christina 
      11/09/05 at 02:31 PM

      Comments:
      Oh Laura, darling, you really shouldn`t be like this! I think we ALL enjoy our sillY talks!  It`s not to good to take life to serious after all! Who ever said you don`t have any intelligent thing to say?!...I, for example, feared at first, being a newbie and all that I may not fit it and may have nothing to say or post or whatever! But that`s just rubbish because you are all so wonderful, everybode has his own style and now I just can`t seem to tear myself appart from the computer (and theese days our teachers have been on strike so I have been blessed with a bit of spare time) because i`m so interested about what you all are doing (not only what you found!) . I am very proud about what this GB represents and it`s a very sweet part in my life! You all are! The talk we had early was because some of us have felt that we needed reminding of what was important, but Heavens, no censorship was intended, I`m sure! Everybody is free to express their own opinion, no matter how silly or serious it may be. We enjoy it all the same. We just needed a reminder that ...well, we are a serious fan group, unlike others! And we TMD are!
      Laura 
      11/09/05 at 02:14 PM

      Comments:

      I feel a little bit sad because it seems that there is kind of : "I leave if you don't change".

      I apology in advance if my words are incorrect, I use what I find in my dictionary and I didn't study English so please forgive me if I can't express myself well.

      I do love serious talks about AR work but I also love to read talks about AR as person and it's like being with friends speaking also of silly things.

      I'm very sorry that someone has to be judged and criticized and has to do self-censorship.

      There's always the freedom to not answer posts that we dislike or to skip them.

      Since I can't understand the biggest part of what AR says, the biggest part of what is written about him ( long articles or posts etc), I really enjoy clips and photos or short things and even funny comments

      I feel like banned because I can't have anything intelligent to add and to say and because I found entertaining some comments that embarassed others.

       

      I feel like: if I don't have anything "formal" to write, I shouldn't write.

      I know I'm not part of a group of friends that matched much before my arrive but I  would like and I hope to join the group.

       

      I thank who is always so nice to help me, to email me and to explain things to me.

      This is just my feeling, I'm not speaking about anyone or anyone's post in particular


      BECKY 
      11/09/05 at 02:09 PM

      What is your location? Texas

      Comments:

      Ohhh....Thank you so much.. They are gorgeous!!

      I appreciate your placing them in the BG so I could see them...

      What a nice surprise, as I just got back from town!!! 

       


      Claudia 
      11/09/05 at 01:54 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Dee...Dee...Dee.....no fingers are being pointed, dear! So don't beat yourself up!  We're all still a great group that enjoys a giggle more times than not. 

       

      Wow, GolfWizard! That article kind of hits the nail on the head, doesn't it? 

       


      Christina 
      11/09/05 at 01:39 PM

      Comments:
      Catsplay, it was worth it, if only for the "although at Hogwarts, such documents are probably delivered via — I don’t know — a four-headed panda with a rooster tail that explodes on human contact" part! *huge grin*
      Regarding awards, I really don`t think it means anything to him, because it`s really up to everyone`s point of view and the way that a certain movie or character links to our inner feelings cannot be put in a stall and judged. This "stall" it`s the actual problem of movies nowadays, because God only knows how many of them are made just for the "greenies".  It`s sad that you can hardly find a film like Truly Madly Deeply apreciated in these days. Publicity is everything and you DON`t want to know my opinion about The Oscars! I continue to be highly dissapointed by the Academy judgement regarding this matter! But enough now, no need to get sour. If Alan deserves an award, and I consider this to be the most important is the admiration he gets all around the world! I believe this to be enough for him and it should be enough for us as well! Hugs to you all!

      CatsPlay 
      11/09/05 at 01:26 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Hmmmm.  That article was kinda weird and pointless.


      CatsPlay 
      11/09/05 at 01:22 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Whoa!  Snape on MSNBC alert!

       

      http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9959467/


      GolfWizard 
      11/09/05 at 01:19 PM

      What is your location? Vancouver BC

      Comments:
      Regarding awards - there is an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal.

      http://www.opinionjournal.com/la/?id=110007513


      Laurie 
      11/09/05 at 01:00 PM

      What is your location? Vermont

      Comments:

      Dee, I love your sense of humor, don't go away! You have definitely brightened some very gloomy days and my computer screen shows it with traces of coffee and water spots! I've finally learned not to drink when reading the GB.   Keep up the good work. Oh, and I love your artwork too.


      Alfan 
      11/09/05 at 12:58 PM

      What is your location? Canada-oops, i mean Arizona ( for a week more)

      Comments:

      You know i have to agree on that comment about awards. Besides, by the sounds of it Alan is never really happy with his performances half the time (according to Kevin Smith). I think the man puts all his stock in the fact that one would enjoy the movie  and its meaning and to recognize the fact that all actors  put the effort to make the movie a success, just not him.. He is a humble man i think. I mean hey, but if i were to win an Emmy, a Golden Globe  I wouldnt turn them down either. He put alote of work and effort into that movie.


      Elaine 
      11/09/05 at 12:34 PM

      Comments:

      Some of us have a good idea of who might buy that! More money than I'll ever see in my hand!

       

      Dee, you make me laugh, and I love your art. Don't go away.

       

      There are certainly some talented people out there making wallpapers and banners. Thanks for all the links.

       

      And I don't think AR puts much store in awards. That's a good point he made. It's when you can make a great performance out of a badly written charater and script that marks you out as a great actor, and I think AR has done that several times! If we could vote for him every time, he would always be a winner. It is the nomination that counts more, I think. I am convinced that a lot of awards are very political rather than given purely on merit.


      Alanfan 
      11/09/05 at 12:18 PM

      Comments:

      Blimey some one is making a killing there. wasn't that gun on sale a while ago? I can't remember what it went for though.


      CatsPlay 
      11/09/05 at 12:10 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Look at the price on this!

       

      http://cgi.ebay.com/Alan-Rickman-Gun-Geniune-Die-Hard-Prop_W0QQitemZ7561843204QQcategoryZ60360QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem


      Christina 
      11/09/05 at 11:59 AM

      Comments:
      I also found some very nice wallpapers  at:
      minas-morgul.one.pl/~nerwen/walls.html

      and this one which is really cool!
      http://desktop.retrogression.org/wp/snape_800.gif 


      Christina 
      11/09/05 at 11:45 AM

      Comments:
      I`m sorry Dee, did you do this?
      http://www.mugglenet.com/images/plates/IN-snape.jpg  (Oh I do hope I won`t mess up this link like I did with the previous!)



      Thea 
      11/09/05 at 11:42 AM

      What is your location? NYC area

      Comments:

      Elaine: No flame here.  Point well-taken.

       

      Marlina:  Don't forget that there is a certain amount of politics involved in awards and I think most actors are aware of that.  George C. Wolfe (who runs/ran?) the Public Theater in NYC once said that those who don't know anything about the politics can enjoy the Tony award show as a "big delicious cake," but that the reality is different.  As I remember it, LLD production (produced by the British Royal Shakespeare Company) and Alan/cast lost out to a show (and actors) by much-respected American playwright August Wilson.  Often, American theater types feel inferior to their British counterparts (and sometimes, IMHO,they should!), but that year I have to think some national prejudices came into play in the voting. And yes, Alan Bates (a British actor) really was that good!

       

      Dee:  As someone who has lived and worked in LA and NYC I can say that, as a size 12, I can hold my head up high in NYC, but would have to hide in shame in LA.  The movie industry is much to blame, but the pleasant LA weather demands less clothes and better bodies.  Here in the NYC area we go months draped in layers of winter clothing, plus we all wear slimming black, anyway, regardless of the season!  

       

      Also Dee:  Please don't stop being the Pied Piper of Silliness!!  I find most of your posts a hoot!

       


      Emily 
      11/09/05 at 11:30 AM

      Comments:

      Sue:  Well, it was the 60's, and I was under-supervised. What more can I say? 


      Dee 
      11/09/05 at 11:17 AM

      Comments:

      I feel bad for being a Pied Piper of silliness. This site is often a remedy for loniliness...so, when there's not much AR news and we've discussed every nuiance of his movies I ramble on for the sake of conversation. Elaine and Claudia are absolutely right to keep this great site a place for serious AR discussion.

       

      "Mischief Managed."


      sue 
      11/09/05 at 11:14 AM

      Comments:

      Marlina, it's lovely to be loyal to AR but Alan Bates was a wonderful actor who I was lucky enough to see on stage before he sadly died.

      I think I heard Alan say somewhere that he thought awards were a bit pointless because how could you compare performances in different plays and that maybe it would be different if they all had to act the same part!

       

      PS I never saw any dirty pictures at 12 Emily!!What school did you go to?


      Claudia 
      11/09/05 at 11:06 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Hikity, will you ever forgive me for forgetting to thank you profusely for the translations of the Perfume articles?  Oh my have I become slack!  I'm so sorry.

       

      Do I understand correctly....there are new pictures?  One of Richis on the terrace and the other of Ben Whishaw?  If I do understand correctly, is there any way of getting scans of them?  Preeeetttty please with chocolate on top? 


      Emily 
      11/09/05 at 10:58 AM

      Comments:

      Elaine ... you are my hero.  I agree with you 100 %.  I am not a prude by any means, but lately even I have been feeling embarrassed by certain things.

       

      And Claudia, you're right too. There are a lot of less public groups on Yahoo and Live Journal, where people can be as horny as they want to out of the public eye. But when people come here, I really believe that because this is a public board -- Warner Bros. found us, after all! -- we need to act a little more mindfully and not be like 12 year olds who just saw their first dirty pictures.


      Claudia 
      11/09/05 at 10:42 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Here ya go, Becky.....

       

      Creations by http://www.misplaced.co.uk/

       

      Brought to our attnetion by our adorable Christina!

       

       

       


      Becky 
      11/09/05 at 10:37 AM

      What is your location? TEXAS

      Comments:

      I just tried that too and it still said I was FORBIDDEN access......Oh well.. Perhaps someone who has access, can save them, and place them in the guestbook photobucket for all to see.....PLEASE!!??? *SNIFF*


      Leanne 
      11/09/05 at 10:35 AM

      Comments:

      Hey thanks Claudia for the Daily Record Post!

      For anyone whos interested, thats a Glasgow newspaper!

       

      Leanne

      -x-


      Claudia 
      11/09/05 at 10:20 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Becky, I haven't figured out why the link isn't working from the guest book. But if you copy the link and paste it into a your browser you should be able to see it. 

       

      Until I figure out what's wrong, i'm going to turn the hyperlink off.

       


      Becky 
      11/09/05 at 10:16 AM

      What is your location? TEXAS

      Comments:

      Christina, How did you get onto the site to VIEW the Wallpapers, I got a FORBIDDEN  sign, saying I was not authorized to view this page...  I wanna see SNAPE WALLPAPERS........POOH!


      Marlina 
      11/09/05 at 10:15 AM

      Comments:

      Claudia~  Thanks for that Claudia.. I can see that now

      Oh, he didn't play the piano? Yeah, he sure was convincing!

       

      I learn to be more open-hearted in this place! Thanks!

       


      Marlina 
      11/09/05 at 10:10 AM

      Comments:

      Laura~ Thanks for that.. I Feel much better right now I think i understand now.. Thanks once again


      Claudia 
      11/09/05 at 10:07 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Ohh Marlina, don't be so sad about the Tony awards.  A lot of actors think that just the nomination is quite enough recognition of their work.  I've really always been of the thought that maybe AR doesn't put a whole lot of weight into awards.  He did touch on the subject in the YCTV interview and I believe the Gloria Hunniford interview. 

       

      I also want to add that Alan Bates was (bless him) a first rate quality very deserving actor. 

       

      AR doesn't play the piano.  If you will notice in the PL clip, you never see his hands on the keyboard.  He said at the TMD screening at the NFT that he doesn't play any instuments at all.  But he sure did a brilliant job convincing us he plays the piano in PL and the cello in TMD, didn't he? 

       

      Laura, a "silly pause" here and there is very good fun and I promise it won't go away. 

       


      Laura 
      11/09/05 at 10:03 AM

      Comments:

      I really have no idea of how AR feels about awards. Someone cares a lot about his work being recognized and to receive awards...someone cares less than zero because he's satisfied by his work and by people's appreciation

      I never had a chance to see AR in any play, never I will have this chance...I'm lucky if I can put my hands on his movies, all of them(still working on it).

      Don't feel sad for it, Marlina

      Someone can get a prize and be forgot, someone can not receive a prize but being appreciated and followed by devoted fans forever

       


      Marlina 
      11/09/05 at 09:31 AM

      What is your location? Indonesia

      Comments:

      Ladies, All.. I don't know if it's me being too emotional or anything sort of.. But i've just get back from TARF site and i read about the 2002 Tony Awards report.. I cry myself when i read the report about the award result..  Well, i mean who had seen this fellow Mr Bates in his play? Is he really "that" better than our Alan? I mean.. It's not fair.. It's really not fair.. I might be just seen "Private Lives" clips and not really seen the play LIVE.. But, i think Alan was amazing! really amazing! That funny but professional way when he delivered his lines, He did dance, He also sang a song, He even play piano, and the most important HE ACT SO GOOD! 

      He had been nominated twice for Tony Award and he never actually win it! I feel really sorry for him..

      Please! Anybody.. Give me a penny for this.. I can't stop crying! 


      Laura 
      11/09/05 at 09:24 AM

      What is your location? Italy

      Comments:

      Elaine and Claudia,

       

      I agree with the most part of what you wrote about our respect for ourself and for AR when we do comments of any type.

       

      I feel often ashamed when I slip and end to say silly childish comments about him but sometimes I also think that there is need of something "weak", you know?

       

      I think it's kind of "let's have some good laughs together" without meaning lack of respect for AR, for our husbands or boyfriends or significant others or for ourself.

       

      I love the good talks, the interesting articles, the beautiful photos and links. I hope sometimes there could be place also for a silly pause....then back to "serious" talks.

       

      After all, coming to look for Rickman's forums/sites is already a step over the "I just like this actor", because we would be satisfied by only watching his works and maybe collecting his dvd/tapes.

       

      I hope my words don't sound hard because it's not the meaning neither the intention, they're the only words I know so I can't choose wich one to use better or not, sorry.

       

      this is a beautiful place full of beautiful people and I'm very happy to have discovered it.

       

      I think that AR's people could see well when the fans are crossing some lines of respect and I bet they know as well that it's implicit in the acting work to be object of some kind of fantasies...without that it turns to harrasment. I don't think that anyone here is crossing any line, I just love this place as it is because everyone can express any opinion

      Sorry that it is so long

       

       

       


      Hikity 
      11/09/05 at 09:14 AM

      Comments:

      Well, Claudia, the author didn't quite quote it rightly, did she?? .

       

      Elaine, thank you - I didn't dare to say something but I began to worry, too.

       

      RickiNicki, sorry, forget to send you a mail - I have some things to attend here this week and therefore postponed my trip.


      Claudia 
      11/09/05 at 09:00 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      The Sheriff's immortal words used in The Christmas Survival Guide

       

       


      Claudia 
      11/09/05 at 08:34 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Christina, thanks for the links.  Both papers are very good but the first one is my favorite. 

       

      For some reason the links don't work by clicking on them.  But if you copy and paste the url into a browser, you should be able to see them. 

       


      Claudia 
      11/09/05 at 08:25 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Satai, yes I think Miranda Richardson and Madeline Khan favor quite a bit. 

       

      Elaine!  No flame throwing from me, my dear.  I have been a bit worried about our direction for quite some time but just couldn't decide how to broach the subject.  You did a perfect job so I thank you from the bottom of my heart.  After SARF's departure for which I am still so sad about, I became very worried. 

       

      There is no one finger pointed at anyone specifically.  I'm just as guilty as the next in joining in on some of the silliness.  And make no mistake......silliness certainly does have its place here.  After all, this whole AR fandom thing is a game of silliness, at least for me it is. 

       

      There are groups that were formed just so that members can get as all out silly as they want to be.  Some are restricted to membership and some aren't.  And there is nothing wrong with those groups.  In fact, I urge anyone that's interested to check them out. It doesn't mean you have to leave this group.  I like to visit lots and lots of AR groups on the net.  I don't participate in all of them but some I do.     

       

      Regardless of whether AR's people look at this guest book or not, we still should all be concerned about, as Elaine so eloquently put it, "the way we are presenting ourselves as fans of Mr Rickman".  Not just out of respect for AR but for our own self-respect as well.  Also, I would like to think that AR could be proud of his fan base.  After all...he does have the best fans on the planet! 

       

        Again.....thank you Elaine!!!!

       

       

       

       

       


      Christina 
      11/09/05 at 08:04 AM

      Comments:

      You`re right Elaine, maybe we all have been a little childish lately. And you`re right about another thing!This Guest Book IS different and we should make it in such a way that we`re all proud of what it represents.

      I just wanted to say I`ve stumbled upon two quite nice Snape wallpapers at :

      http://www.misplaced.co.uk/uglybusiness/1024/snape21024.jpg

      and
      http://www.misplaced.co.uk/uglybusiness/800/snape.jpg

       


      RickiNicki 
      11/09/05 at 07:17 AM

      Comments:
      Elaine, I'm totally with you when you say that we shouldn't discuss AR's physical attributes. One of the reasons why I don't like certain message boards because they only talk about how sexy he is. I admire him because he's a great actor, no, that's a lie... he's the best actor, in my oppinion. But talking about how sexy he is, is just too much. I mean, he's quite good looking I don't deny that, but that's it. This GB has got high prestige and this is why I like it so much, because there haven't been any childish posts on it. And yes I'm sure AR's people read fansites and certainly here too.

      And the perfume release date is only for Germany, so this means, it probably takes longer to be released in other places.

      Elaine 
      11/09/05 at 06:51 AM

      Comments:

      Does that mean "Perfume" is not going to be released until 14 Sep NEXT YEAR? Boy, that's a long time in post production!

       

      Gals, can I be a bit of a prude for a moment? I love this gb because we are able to express our own opinion, so that's what I'm doing now. I'm not getting at anyone in particular, or anything, I just feel that lately, all we seem to be dwelling on is AR's physical attributes in a state of undress, or what we'd like to do to him if alone and he was willing! I know it's a way for us to "live" our fantasies, but it's making this board become a lot like all the others - and we know it is not! We are beginning to sound like a lot of adolescent kids who have just "discovered" Snape is a "hot" bloke. Let's not forget that the man is first and foremost an actor of great talent and high esteem, but we don't seem to think much about that these days. He's also a very handsome man - I give you that! - but he is in a long term, stable and loving relationship, and we should respect that.  I just think that maybe, he reads these boards - or at least Ms Parker does - and may not like being discussed like he was a piece of meat. That may be one of the reasons he was very anti-photo at Chelsea. And it may be why we are losing friends like SARF.

      I include myself in this. I have my fantasies too - and if any of us said we did not have any at all, I am not sure we would be truthful. And I guess I've joined in all the chatter, too. I am just a bit worried lately about the way we are presenting ourselves as fans of Mr Rickman. Forgive me if you take umbridge at this. Feel free to flame now!...... Dragon 


      Satai Delenn 
      11/09/05 at 06:47 AM

      Comments:

      Ok. I guess I'm the only one who think she somewhat resembles Madeline Kahn. Oh well.


      Christina 
      11/09/05 at 06:38 AM

      Comments:
      OMG! Just hade a quick nap before having my driving lessons (too bad my instructor`s name isn`t Jose, from Lima, Peru!*sigh*  ) and dreamed I was in this really foggy room where this dude with a beard (?!) kept asking me : "Sad hen AB234, Who is the Friendly Rooster???" Ok, talk about a distorted version!!!!!
      I`m off! have a wonderful day!

      RickiNicki 
      11/09/05 at 06:09 AM

      Comments:
      Hikity, thanks for the article. But I thought u were in London? Tried to call the hotel yesterday.

      Hikity 
      11/09/05 at 06:01 AM

      What is your location? sunny morning in Haan

      Comments:

        Another short version of an article on "The Parfume":

       

      We have the TV Spielfilm and I never read it...well, there are two new pics, one of BW in the streets of Barcelona and a beautiful one of the ivy-filled house and terrace of Richis (see my short report of the Welt article below). In addition there is the well-known pic of AR and Rachel during her birthday party and some more.

      The article: Tykwer and Eichinger are a picture of harmony sitting narrowly together on their chairs. About 70 extras cavort on said terrace, two gas balloons provide moonlight (I wouldn't give my thumb but definitely a lot to have been an extra, grrr).

       

      Alan Rickman towers above the Spanish extras in their historical costumes (well, isn't THAT snapish), in between the crew members in their battlefield dress: Jeans or short Cargo trousers and T-shirts with Kojak motive or the label: "Three Nippled Cousin Fucker".

      Tom Tykwer is very relaxed, looking like an economy student on his way to play tennis.

      Ben Wishaw convinced them by his "Hamlet"-play.

      They are shooting the birthday party scene until 6:30 in the morning (lunch was served right after midnight).

       

      Whether Tykwer, Eichinger etc had the right instinct for making this film will be seen on 14 September 2006...at the end there is an interview with Tom in which he talks enthusiastically about his film.

       

      That's it for today,

      cheers


      RickiNicki 
      11/09/05 at 05:50 AM

      What is your location? L by the T

      Comments:
      I'm just trying to figure out what the meaning of the dots on this globe is...

      Anyway, my friend attended the GoF premiere as a press member and they took pictures, video and audio tapes.

      The pictures, u can see on danradcliff.com *waves to Jenna*
      and the video clip is soon to come


      Sarah 
      11/09/05 at 04:13 AM

      What is your location? UK

      Comments:

      Christina Thanx. I havent managed to lay my hands on a copy of Dark Harbour yet. (Note to self: put Dark Harbour and Xmas list) As I said, I must see it for reaseach pruposes


      cassey 
      11/09/05 at 04:08 AM

      What is your location? Turning on my swivel chair

      Comments:
      Thank's Claudia, for the link to "The Voice" site.
      I knew that I´ve had read somewhere:

      "If velvet had a voice, it would sound like Alan Rickman..."

      I like this so much. It sounds so wonderful. But I wasn't able to find it again. I thought I'm going mad. hew:



      Christina 
      11/09/05 at 03:50 AM

      Comments:
      Ok, I LIKE Tom Waits for some time now. I KNOW a bit about him. I KNEW he was an actor too. BUT REINFELD IN BRAM STOKER`S DRACULA?????? *laughing maniacally, bangs head on table and may have died*
      Sarah - it reffers to the infamous (he he...) diving scene in Dark Harbor. THE TOTALLY NAKED DIVING SCENE IN DH!

      Sarah 
      11/09/05 at 03:36 AM

      What is your location? UK

      Comments:

      Quote: For example: The water was so dangerously cold that authorities tried to discourage AR from diving in. But teh man did anyway - two or three times. They would scoop him out, dry him off (who wants that job?!!) and off he'd go again. If you notice in that blurry scene, his hair is wet before he dives in. (If I would've had that job, I would've been much more through!)

       

      Sorry but what scene are we talking about? This got me very intrigued LOL (and can I have a copy pls. for research purposes of course)


      Christina 
      11/09/05 at 02:58 AM

      Comments:
      Catsplay - your find was hilarious. So far I have restrained myself from searching SS sites, mainly because I`m pretty...SCARRED of what I may encounter!
      Vicky wrote :
      Well, I'd much rather be a sad hen than a pimply-faced wanker.   BTW, ladies, we need a motto! Think about it!

      Dee - so, what`s your hair color now?


      Sherry 
      11/09/05 at 12:42 AM

      Comments:

      Oh, Dee--you are priceless! I love your humor


      Satai Delenn 
      11/09/05 at 12:22 AM

      Comments:

      Ok. Is it just me, or does the woman that plays Rita Skeeter remind you of Madeline Kahn in the face? Just a teeny bit?


      Dee 
      11/09/05 at 12:20 AM

      Comments:

      OT - Lately I've been obcessed with all things "London".  I read one of those expensive/haute/butt clenching fashion magazines today -- and laughed my way thru an article about women's weight differences in LA, New York City and London. Frankly, I'm not sure it was suppose to be funny! Perhaps some of you travelers can tell us if it's true.

       

      The article said that a woman gets fatter as she travels from London, to NYC, to LA. In other words, What is considered "normal" weight in London is considered "healthy" in NYC and "FAT" in LA.  (The average dress size in LA is a "0"!!! A ZERO!!! Average in NYC is about an "8")

       

      Does this ring true to you travelers? It didn't say what the average dress size is in London. Does anyone know?

       

      I'd love to write a letter to the editor and invite all their insecure readers to Indiana. The only weight goal for women here is to keep our bums from looking like two hogs wrestling in a gunny sack! (isn't that a nice Hoosier saying? *snort* Or, should I say *oink*!)


      Dee 
      11/08/05 at 11:35 PM

      Comments:

      Christina - Your mother is a smart woman with great taste!

       

      CatsPlay - Just got around to reading the article.

      Quote:
      Since I live with a horny Alan Rickman fan, I'm already aware that AR has a devoted following of trollops who would gladly give up a thumb in exchange for a night of lovin' at AR's house.
      Did my husband write this? I'm still laughing! *snort* Can't breath! Thanks for sharing it!


      CatsPlay 
      11/08/05 at 10:25 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Vicky,

      I keep wistfully watching the just about daily postings for extras for Nobel Son on this site.  Many times they mention the location of the daily filming.

       

      http://www.lacasting.com/indie/IndieList.Asp?seen=0&viewfilter=0&psort=5&page=1&vstat=0


      Vicki 
      11/08/05 at 09:34 PM

      What is your location? Los Angeles

      Comments:

      CatsPlay - I saw that article a couple years ago and it made me laugh then and it still makes me laugh.  Thanks for reminding me about it. 

       

      Only 10 more days to wait for Goblet of Fire!! 

       

      Dee - ooooh......me....me......pick me!   I want to be the official towel girl for Alan.  I promise I'll do a good job!!

       

      Has anyone heard any news from the Nobel Son shoot?  I haven't had time to go searching for anything.  No set reports?  No piccies?  Darn!  We need some AR news and soon!  Otherwise us "sad hens" might start pecking at each other. 

       

      Well, I'd much rather be a sad hen than a pimply-faced wanker. 

       

      Thanks for the pictures everyone!


      CatsPlay 
      11/08/05 at 09:29 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      FYI, perhaps a repeat for some?

       

      http://www.geocities.com/julie_nathalie/yctvpoascreening.html


      CatsPlay 
      11/08/05 at 09:04 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Thea,

      Yes, that website is amusing.  I laughed especially at this -- the part about the microseconds.....

       

      My favorites are the websites of the Truly Obsessed. These more devoted sites will have amazingly exhaustive picture galleries with hundreds of images: a still photo for each microsecond that Snape is onscreen. Snape screaming at Harry. Snape glowering with general malice. Snape verbally abusing his students. Snape glowering AT Harry. Snape blinking. Snape menacing Harry over a table of pumpkins and jelly doughnuts.

       

      The reason it's funny is because it is SO TRUE!!


      Claudia 
      11/08/05 at 08:07 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Well, the ability to vote multiple times must be a glitch because it only works within the AOL software.  But still....its votes!  LOL

       

       


      Claudia 
      11/08/05 at 07:58 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      I've put the links on several other boards today.  All of you journal users.....please post the links on the Rickman boards. 

       


      Claudia 
      11/08/05 at 07:57 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      OK, I just registered my daughter (because she is such a fan of AR's art *snicker*) and I was able to vote for her numerous times for each item until....the box gets checked.  So for the mug, my daughter, voted around 6 or 8 times.  After the 8th time, the box was checked and wouldn't let her vote anymore.  Same thing happened with the other two items that she really wants to get her mother for Christmas.   

       

       


      Claudia 
      11/08/05 at 07:43 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Unfortunately, I think its probably just one vote per item per membership. That's why they require you to register before you can vote.  But there's nothing stopping a person from registering more than once as long as you use a variation of your name and a valid email address. 

       


      Emily 
      11/08/05 at 07:32 PM

      Comments:

      Claudia, I tried voting twice last night, but it wouldn't let me. You can only vote once for each item. I didn't try opening up a new browser in Firefox or something - although it may be that you can only vote once per computer.


      RickiNicki 
      11/08/05 at 07:16 PM

      Comments:
      Sue, I haven't but I can tell there's nothing new in it. My German friends told me that

      sue 
      11/08/05 at 06:51 PM

      Comments:

      From http://www.tomtykwer.com/ 

       

      2005-11-08

      The current edition of TV Spielfilm (23/2005) features an article on the making of PERFUME with pictures from the set and a short interview with Tom Tykwer (in German).

      Anybody in Germany get this magazine?


      Claudia 
      11/08/05 at 06:40 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Emily, can you tell if we can vote more than once under the same registered name?  I haven't been able to find anything about it and I haven't been able to vote more than once today.

       

      Also, I can't figure out why AR's self portrait isn't up for vote too. That would make an awesome t-shirt! 

       

       *stomps foot* I want a t-shirt, wristband, and mug!  *grin*

       


      Thea 
      11/08/05 at 06:24 PM

      What is your location? NYC area

      Comments:

      CatsPlay:  OH MY GOSH!  Can I stop laughing long enough to say, THAT SITE IS HILARIOUS?

       

      "...the one that looks like the tiny Beatle impersonator..." ack!  Can't stop laughing!  Good find!


      Emily 
      11/08/05 at 06:24 PM

      Comments:

      Whatever It Takes update:  Right now, it looks like Ewan McGregor's wristband will be the next product made. He's got over 100 votes on his T shirt too - I think he needs 500.  AR's products have the next highest number of votes, but still a long ways to go on getting the required number in order for them to get made. Most of the celebs have only a handful or no votes at all.

       

      http://www.whateverittakes.org/votingGallery.php


      CatsPlay 
      11/08/05 at 06:04 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      This isn't the kindest to AR, but it gave me a chuckle,

       

      http://www.spookbot.com/snape.htm


      AFNH 
      11/08/05 at 04:44 PM

      Comments:
      I really can't keep up with the pace of things on here.... had to scroll back 4 pages tonight - phew!

      Glad to see Ali-Pat and Dee are fine after that tornado at the weekend - yikes, that was quite a twister! BTW Dee .... Trafalgar Square??? You'll be bombarded with pigeon poo..... not the most romantic of propositions - LOL!

      Sorry to see SARF go, good luck in all you do, look in from time to time!

      OK, sad person that I am, found the new Panini sticker book for GoF and found a couple of pics inside which I think are new (but apologies if they have been posted before!)



      Watching Harry battle the dragon



      Wide angle from the "slap" scene

      Oh, who had to mention M*rg*r*t Th*tch*r - don't get me started on that bloody woman - grrr!

      Satai Delenn 
      11/08/05 at 04:16 PM

      Comments:

      *Sigh*

       

      Ok. Dee, Smack that Ann for ALL of us! Knock some sense into the woman! He's not old..... He's f**king HOT!!!!!!


      Christina 
      11/08/05 at 02:24 PM

      What is your location? after seeing the clip that Catsplay posted...

      Comments:
      ok, I dunno about you guys but even that 3 sec Snape made me wanna take a cold shower!   I have to confess, I wasn`t much of a Snape fan before, but after reading JKR`s latest book and seeing  those clips from GoF I gotta hand it to you.....he`s simply (the sleeves! The black suite! The hair! The spanking!  *fainting* ) 

      BTW, David Beckham (with all due respect for what he has brought to soccer) BLEAH! same goes for Robbie Williams. I stopped voting as well for now, RF`s waaay behind so I don`t think we need to bother! Rest your fingers cause the time will come when you`ll really need to work them out!

      Nighty night now!


      Claudia 
      11/08/05 at 02:03 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      On the "premiere" link above you can not only see the London premiere again but you can now see a little 4 minute video from the press conference plus stills from both the premiere and the press conference.

       

      The beginning of the press conference video has the cutest little progression of pics of each child from film 1 all they way through film 4.  Its still amazing how much they have grown and mature. 

       


      Elaine 
      11/08/05 at 01:25 PM

      Comments:

      fizzog - face. He is always getting in the news for reasons that are not all good!


      Reedpipe 
      11/08/05 at 12:58 PM

      What is your location? CT

      Comments:

      Thanks, Christina, for the suggestion re: Netscape 8.  My version is indeed older and I should download the latest . . . anything, really, that will facilitate AR-related surfing!  


      Hikity 
      11/08/05 at 12:41 PM

      Comments:

      Not the last one: Elaine, please enlighten me with your last sentence, I do not understand what you meant by fizzog splashed over paper? I don't like this guy, grrrr and BTW, I don't vote for anybody anymore except for the OOOA


      Elaine 
      11/08/05 at 12:32 PM

      Comments:

      Yes, Dee, I really went birdwatching! Owl Goose Swan Hawk Duck 3

      Not much about though but it was a nice hour or two up on the estuary.

       

      I find the DH director's commentary the most boring one I have ever listened to. It did help me to understand the film a bit more but I would not like to do it too often.

       

      PLEASE don't vote for David Beckham! Sickened And the only reason RW gets in there all the time is that he's always got his fizzog splashed over the papers for one reason or another. 


      Hikity 
      11/08/05 at 12:24 PM

      Comments:

      one last time: COLIN SALMON -  Love SickWOW - never saw him before he was mentioned here... 


      Hikity 
      11/08/05 at 12:21 PM

      Comments:

      Would someone be so nice as to poste that DH-commentator link again - I've missed it, sorry and thanks


      Hikity 
      11/08/05 at 12:05 PM

      Comments:

       I'm Back Hi there, everybody, earlier today someone asked about the German newspaper article dated 18 October 2005 in "Die Welt" concerning "The Parfume":

       

      How to visualize ordour

       

      It's quite a sophisticated article basically telling us about Tom Tykwer's stamina and endurance, how much the film actually costs ( 60 million Euros, 10 out of it for P. Süßkind and 10 times more than the average German/European film would cost), the financial involvement of Gigi Oeri, wife of the Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche owner and what she has done in her life; that Eichinger and Tykwer mainly shooted in Barcelona (and not near Bordeaux) because they had everything at one place (no moving which would have involved more days, more money etc) and there are much cheaper and more enthusiastic extras etc.

      About the OOOA: 1766 ermerged again on the ivy-filled terrace by night. Antoine Richis, a rich merchant, celebrates his daughter's 16th birthday. Richis himself looks like a better humoured Hogwarts Professor Snape, no miracle, because AR plays both roles. Laura reminds us of Wendy in the latest Peter Pan, where they discovered Rachel Hurd-Wood as the perfect victim for Grenouille. Pirate

      And the best of all: Grenouille says one single sentence in the whole film as far as I understand the article...??

       

      Cheers, Hikity

       

        

       


      Christina 
      11/08/05 at 11:33 AM

      Comments:
      Oh I`m so glad you were able to see and capture that clip, Catsplay. I`m downloading it right now. Is there to be another part of the show? On mugglenet it said this is the first part.
      Dee - ok, this may sound really weird but my mother once came to visit me and they were showing In Demand on TV. Of course I tried pretending it`s no big deal (yeah right!), but I have to say that she just freezed in front of the TV. She was like "Oh my, this is like the sexiest video ever! And that man (THE MAN!) is so elegant and......sooo HOT!"  From that point on, every time she sees him (although she NEVER recognizes him as being AR) she is like " now THAT is such a good looking man!" When she saw Die Hard she was like " Now why is Bruce Willis even here??? The German dude is way better! He could take me hostage, I won`t mind!" I`m serious, those were her EXACT words!

      Reedpipe and Claudia  I use Netscape 8 (iI think that`s tha latest version) and it`s way better than any browser I had so far.

      Marlina 
      11/08/05 at 11:24 AM

      Comments:
      Dee~
      Dee 
      11/08/05 at 11:24 AM

      Comments:
      I'm off to get my hair done. Should I ask her to deepen my dishwater red to "Flaming Rima Red"? Wish me luck that it doesn't turn out "Carrot Top Orange"!
      Claudia 
      11/08/05 at 11:19 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Since I've had some time to peek into some of my favorite groups, I thought I'd add Sweet Obsessions to my recommend list.  And who can forget TARF??? 

       

      There are some news ones around too.  I'm trying to get to around to as many as I can.

       

      I can see I need to do some serious updating to my links section.  It looks like The Voice is back up and running again!

       


      Dee 
      11/08/05 at 11:08 AM

      Comments:
      Marlina - Shhhhhhhhhhhh!
      Alfan 
      11/08/05 at 10:54 AM

      What is your location? Arizona

      Comments:

      Thats a great clip, but how many times do Ron and Harry have to get smacked before they stop talking and study. gees! hee hee

      Since Snape has so little in the movie to begin with, they better at least keep those clips we have seen in the movie.


      Marlina 
      11/08/05 at 10:39 AM

      What is your location? Indonesia

      Comments:

      Dear Ann and Terri the co-worker of Dee,

       

      Ann, watch your back after work. Someone's going to smack you with a cane because you insult the world sexiest man.

      And for Terri, please don't accept it if someone similar as Dee (your co-worker) offer to drive you home. 

       

      Best Regards,

      .... 

       

       joking..


      Reedpipe 
      11/08/05 at 10:39 AM

      What is your location? CT

      Comments:
      Oh, and Dee, I'll never tell!  

      andi 
      11/08/05 at 10:35 AM

      What is your location? UK

      Comments:
      Dee - I have no idea what constitutes the average American pea, so I'm not sure if I can answer that. lol

      I'm going to give Colin Salmon in the Hello poll a little push because he's my perfect Kingsley Shacklebolt.

      Reedpipe 
      11/08/05 at 10:31 AM

      What is your location? CT

      Comments:
      Claudia, I had the same problem with the Safari browser on my Mac, but when I opened up the website with Netscape (on the same computer it was fine).  Weird.  Think I'll contact Safari tech support too.

      Claudia 
      11/08/05 at 10:30 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      I just checked in on the Extraordinary Men group and aunrea has done a wonderful job in creating as well as getting the kinks worked out!  Pop over when you can and have a looksie. 

       


      Claudia 
      11/08/05 at 10:22 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      OK, on the WhatEverItTakes voting.  I see the problem...its AOL.  I opened the site in IE and the little boxes next to the items were there to check.  I think I'm going to have to have a little talk with AOL technical support when I can!  Grrrr!

       

        Ohhh Dee!  Thanks for the giggle.  Ann and Terri just don't know what is sexy...that's all there is to it!

       


      Dee 
      11/08/05 at 10:02 AM

      Comments:

      BTW - Not sure if anyone noticed, but I made that kiss banner HUGE. It's almost kissable life-size...if you're into that sort of thing. Enjoy!


      Dee 
      11/08/05 at 09:58 AM

      Comments:

      Reedpipe - You never noticed AR's wet hair? What else could you possibly have been looking at?


      Reedpipe 
      11/08/05 at 09:53 AM

      What is your location? CT

      Comments:
      I never did notice the wet hair right before the DH dive -- I'm right behind you with a towel, Dee! 

      Ricky 
      11/08/05 at 09:49 AM

      What is your location? Austria

      Comments:

      Strange, this side for weekly / monthly votings.

      http://www.hellomagazine.com/vote/mostattractiveman/index.html

      I suppose, the want to push Robin Williams to become at least one time guy of the month, do they? They seem to try it every week - and so I have also this week to do my bit of voting.

       

      David Beckham, I suppose - or is this to much of a challenge for AR? ;o(

       

      Ricky


      Dee 
      11/08/05 at 09:43 AM

      Comments:

      Alanfan - No fish heads? Thank goodness! The mere thought was almost enough to make me give up my fantasy of traveling to London to make love with AR in the middle of Trafalgar Square.

      *did I say that out loud?*

       

      andi - Thanks for the photo and recipe to mushy peas. For some odd reason I'm fascinated. Would our American peas be similar to "marrowfat" peas? Hmmm...wonder how it would go with turkey and cranberry sauce?

       

      Elaine - "Birdwatching"? Is that slang for something altogether different, or do you actually mean birds?

       

      I downloaded the In Demand music video at work (just to give me a boost during the day) and a few of my coworkers watched it.

       

      One of them actually laughed and said, "Why would she want him? He's soooo old?" *note to self: smack Ann with my cane immediately after work*

       

      The second one over analyzed everything and missed the point: "Who's driving the car? Why isn't the driver pumping the gas (okay, I've wondered about that too)? Why are they dancing?" *note to self: drive Terri to a secluded gas station and leave her there*

       

      The third one said, "He's not really my type, but this is so sexy!" After she watched it six times in a row she was going, "Wow! I can't believe the way he touches her...and he moves so smooth!" *note to self: set the hook by giving Cynthia a copy of S&S*

       

      CatsPlay - I didn't really "enjoy" the commentary either. IMO the guy was tooooo serious - like he had just directed  Citizen Cane or something - and much of the film's symbolism was so obscure you didn't even notice until he pointed it out. (The wife's clothes got increasing more colorful until she's wearing bright red at breakfast. Okay...but why?) But, if you get past his crap, there are interesting tidbits. For example: The water was so dangerously cold that authorities tried to discourage AR from diving in. But teh man did anyway - two or three times. They would scoop him out, dry him off (who wants that job?!!) and off he'd go again. If you notice in that blurry scene, his hair is wet before he dives in. (If I would've had that job, I would've been much more through!)


      Laurie 
      11/08/05 at 09:36 AM

      What is your location? Vermont

      Comments:

      Thanks everyone for the new wallpapers, clips, links, etc. Thanks also Emily for the heads up. I missed it, darn! I hate not having a computer a home! Hopefully mine will be fixed this week.


      Claudia 
      11/08/05 at 09:17 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Thanks, CatsPlay. 

       

      I knew someone on the Potter sites would save me some time!  You can find the HBO special on Dan Radcliffe.com

       

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/08/05 at 09:14 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Glad you all liked the sleeve clip.  Marlina, I don't think he is showing the dark mark, I think that he was rolling up his sleeves before hitting the boys in the head. 

       

      To transfer TIVO to computer, you have to have a "series 2" TIVO DVR (digital video recorder).  See

       

      http://www.tivo.com/4.9.19.asp

       

      You also have to have your TIVO on a home network.   The series 2 DVRs will write to DVD directly from the DVR machine, or, you use their software on your computer to 'transfer' the movie from the TIVO to your computer.  It takes a long time (hours) to transfer big movies, but it didn't take too long for this one since it was only 12 minutes long. 

       

      Once transferred, it saves the file as a file extention of '.tivo', and the TIVO software somehow allows you to watch it in your Windows Media Player.  You can buy some special software from Sonic to edit the video and write it to DVD, although I have read that it doesn't work well.  But, I found a freeware utility that converts the '.tivo' file to mpg, which I used, and then was able to edit the clip.  Using that freeware you should also be able to write to DVD using normal programs.

       

      Hope that helps!

       

      I am still annoyed about the director's commentary on Dark Harbor.    Even though obscure, I would have like to have seen it.  I guess it's back to searching!


      Claudia 
      11/08/05 at 08:44 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Oops!  Forgot to mention that I love that mug on the 21st Century site too! 

       


      Claudia 
      11/08/05 at 08:43 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

       

      Hi andi and welcome to our group!  Hope you'll stay with us. We have a lot of fun.

       

      Alanfan thank you for the explanation on mushy peas.  Doesn't sound very appetizing but I'm always ready to give most anything at least a drop on the tongue try.  LOL  I still have to give Marmite another go as per the instructions I recieved from our more experienced Marmite folks here. 

       

      Thanks for the link to the Perfume article, Em.  Can't wait for the gest of it, Hikity!  I hope there's some news in it!

       

      YAY!  Another chance to vote!  And hopefully we can get something out of this one.  I would love a wristband and t-shirt with his art on it.  I registered with the site but unfortunately, I don't see any "vote buttons" next to the items.  Also, is his self-portrait not available for a vote?  This definitely needs to be spread around to the other Rickman groups.  Thanks for the heads up on it, Emily!  You definitely have an excellent eagle eye! 

       

      Thanks for the HBO First Look snippet, CatsPlay.  BTW, just how did you capture video from you TiVo, if you don't mind sharing.  

       

      I counted only three looks at Snape during the show--all of which have been in the various video clips we've seen over the past couple of weeks--with the exception of that sleeve snippet, of course.  Has anyone whether or not any of the Potter sites are offering the video file from the show?  If so, please post a link here.  I did get a recording of it so if by some really slim chance no one is offering it, I'll capture it tonight for everyone.

       

      Dee, the new "Kiss Me" piece is verrrry nice indeed!

       

      CatsPlay, Barbara is right in that there are some in our group, including me, that think the director's commentary is a tad over the top.  IMO, he tends to way over analyze every little movement in the film.  But, there's always at least two sides to every opinion.  There are others that really enjoy Howard's analysis.

       

      Sue and Gissing's Girl, I'm glad to see yall haven't went away.  I really enjoy our new members here but I really miss it when our older friends post. 

       


      Elaine 
      11/08/05 at 08:26 AM

      Comments:

      Thanks for the link Emily. Have registered and voted (but just could not bring myself to vote for the trainers!)

      COME ON PEOPLE, WE'VE GOT ABOUT 90 VOTES TO MAKE UP!

      (Sorry for shouting!)

       

      I'm off to do a bit of birdwatching now.......


      Sarah 
      11/08/05 at 07:30 AM

      What is your location? UK

      Comments:

      We dont actually see the dark mark though do we? Most unimpressed about that. I was really looking forward to that scene.

      And I've watched the clip over and over and we dont see it on there either LOLOL


      Marlina 
      11/08/05 at 07:23 AM

      Comments:

      About that 21st century Leader.. Why there is no "Alan Rickman" on the Favourite Leader Collumn?

       

      SARF~ If you really feel like leavin then we all can't stop you, can we? Just don't forget, you'll always welcome if you feel to come back into this "AR Kingdom" (love this one)..

       

      Dee~ Like that "Kiss" banner..

       

      Sue~ That's nice Paper you got there!

       

      Catsplay~Thanks for the clip! but... DID HE JUST OPEN HIS SLEEVES TO SHOW THE "DARK MARK"???? DID HE??! DID HE??!

       

      Mushy Peas sounds delicious ehm.. hm..

       

       

       

       


      Gissing's Girl 
      11/08/05 at 06:38 AM

      What is your location? UK

      Comments:

      Hi, Claudia

      I'm always around, at least twice a day even if I'm not posting. I thoroughly enjoy looking and reading.


      Elaine 
      11/08/05 at 04:56 AM

      Comments:

      SARF, sorry that you feel you have to go. I understand entirely! Sometimes you wonder, don't you! I'll email you with the promised transcript (when I've done it.)

       

      Dee lovely, clever, manip.

       

      I love Mint jelly with my mushy peas. But then I love mint jelly with most things, especially carrots.


      sue 
      11/08/05 at 04:25 AM

      Comments:

      Claudia, I am still about. Just had nothing to say that's all! (Although I was S yesterday, just lost the ue LOL)

      Welcome and farewells to all newcomers and leavers BTW.


      Laura 
      11/08/05 at 04:06 AM

      Comments:

      SARF

      I'm sorry you say goodbye , I hope you will have sometimes the time and will to come here anyway

      hugs

      Laura


      Laura 
      11/08/05 at 03:55 AM

      What is your location? Italy

      Comments:

      Dee, Carolina, Elaine, thank you for the photos!

      Kathy, what video of Winter Guest do you have? SOrry if you alread told it, I often have problems opening this site so I can't catch up with everything that has been written :-\

      Laura


      andi 
      11/08/05 at 03:38 AM

      What is your location? UK

      Comments:
      My nan used to make the best mushy peas.  Oh, and rice pudding. 
      http://www.britannia.com/cooking/recipes/mushypeas.html




      Sarah 
      11/08/05 at 03:32 AM

      What is your location? UK

      Comments:
      Catsplay Thank You very much for that little video snippet. It really made my day
      Alanfan 
      11/08/05 at 03:25 AM

      Comments:

      Dee what ever have you been reading? Fish and chips do not come with the head and tail attached. Not in my neck of the woods any way. Mushy Peas, yummy. You either love em or hate em. I love em, but they do have a certain disadvantage, they make things a bit bit windy, and others certainly need to be well away. As for what they are, they are dried peas soaked for ages and boiled for ages it they go, well, mushy. They are best eaten with salt as they are very bland and vinegar. Accompanied by fish and chips or meat pies.


      Hikity 
      11/08/05 at 03:02 AM

      Comments:

      Morning laides, I am away for the courses now but in about 3 hours I'll have time to read the (already printed) article of "Die Welt" and try to translate at least the gist, Emily

       Hi Ya 



      creamuts 
      11/08/05 at 02:22 AM

      What is your location? ...Somewhere...

      Comments:

      SARF, take good care of yourself!!!!!!!!!


      Barbara 
      11/08/05 at 01:17 AM

      What is your location? New Zealand

      Comments:

      CatsPlay that is what happened to me. I ordered Mesmer and Dark Harbour from Amazon (USA) and they outsourced the Dark harbour to a company in Champlain. It had no Director's commentary and of course i had to pay 2 lots of handling and postage charges and 2 bank currency conversion charges. The Champlain place did say i could send it back for another copy but I just didn't want the hassle or cost. But people on this GB did say the director's commentary was rather pretentious and baffling!


      Satai Delenn 
      11/08/05 at 01:15 AM

      Comments:

      Yeah, I TIVOed it too.

       

      Cats Play,

       

      How did you transfer it from TIVO to your computer?!

       

      And, bleh! I was hoping for an AR interview, but there wasn't one. There were Snape snippets though. Guess that will have to appease me for now.


      CatsPlay 
      11/08/05 at 12:55 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      OK, here's the snippet of video from the HBO first Look where Snape pulls up his sleeves.

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/07/05 at 11:58 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      I'm in the process of transferring my TIVO recording of the HBO First Look that was on tonight to my computer.  Have watched halfway through and there is at least one Snape snippet we have not seen before, at least I haven't.  I think it is a different part from the scene where he hits the boys on the head -- he grabs at each of his buttoned sleeves and pulls them up his arms - evilly.  I think this is in prep to slap the boys in the head.  I will try and figure out how to capture the clip, otherwise, I am sure it will be online somewhere soon.  He is in some other clips but they are all the clips that have been online for awhile.


      Dee 
      11/07/05 at 11:51 PM

      Comments:

      Thought I'd try creating something different. egads, but it was nice to manipulate those lips! Enjoy!

       



      CatsPlay 
      11/07/05 at 11:18 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Emily

       

      Thanks!  So, once they get 100 votes, for the wristband, for example, they will make it available?


      CatsPlay 
      11/07/05 at 11:07 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      CRAP!  I just watched my Dark Harbor DVD and discovered it has NO Directors Commentary!   According to Amazon it is supposed to have commentary.  I am getting so irked at all these DVD versions !@#$!%

      Can anyone tell me if there is supposed to be a directors commentary on R1?

       

      My 2 favorite scenes -- the long monologue AR gives about what love is, and 2 - AR in the black funeral suit and sunglasses looking SCORCHINGLY UBER HOT.  I was really thrown during the first 5 or so minutes as they drove in the rain in the car - AR's voice didn't even sound like his voice at all in that scene.  It was more than just the accent -- the sound sounded off.

       


      Emily 
      11/07/05 at 11:07 PM

      Comments:

      Since you all enjoy voting, here's another opportunity to stuff the ballot box in AR's favor. Remember the "21st Century Leaders" organization, which solicited celeb artwork and self-portraits for charity?  See below:

       

      http://www.21cl.org.uk/leaderdetail2.asp?Celebrity=Alan%20Rickman

       

      This organization has been slow to follow through on making the wristbands, T shirts, etc., with the celeb artwork on them. But now, they say that they will make the items that get the most votes. You have to register with the site to vote. Once you've registered, go to the voting gallery. The celeb names are in alphabetical order by first name. Then you can vote for each of the products with AR's design on them: wristband, T-shirt, mug, plate and trainers. You can vote for all of them, it doesnt limit you to just one item. Follow the link below and then look for "sign up" on the menu.

       

      http://www.whateverittakes.org/index.php


      kathy 
      11/07/05 at 09:35 PM

      Comments:

      Hello all

       

      I enjoyed all the HP fun--can't wait for the movie.

       

      I still have a video of The Winter Guest,  free for the asking,  if anyone wants it.

       

      SARF--you'll be missed, think about coming back once in a while. 


      Dee 
      11/07/05 at 09:29 PM

      Comments:

      Elaine - Lovely wallpaper! In that pose, teh man looks like he needs a kiss!

      SARF - I 'll miss your posts on the AR sites. I hope you are leaving because life has gotten busier & full of happiness -- not because of something that was said or a loss of affection for teh man! I'm sending thoughts of blessings your way. Bye!

       

      Londoners - Okay...what in the world are "mushy peas"? I picked up a 2001 London City Guide from the library's used book cart - just for fun. According to the guide, "mushy peas" accompany fish & chips. Also...it said the fish comes deep fried with the head still attached! What?!!


      Carolina 
      11/07/05 at 09:14 PM

      What is your location? South America

      Comments:

      Emma Watson not coming back?

      Woo Hoo!

       

      I really can´t stand that little girl...she is one of the reasons I´m not going to watch GOF.

       

      Anywho, I hope yoiu enjoy this:

       


      He reminds me of Ralph Fiennes, wouldn´t you agree?


      Alfan 
      11/07/05 at 08:41 PM

      What is your location? you all know where i am

      Comments:

      Actually Sabine, i dont think " AR Kingdom" is to far from the truth.


      RickiNicki 
      11/07/05 at 08:41 PM

      Comments:
      SARF, it's really sad that u will leave the AR fandom (or was it kindom?). I hope u will come back, maybe you will change your mind. But if not I wish you farewell!

      off to bed now... big day tomorrow...

      Sabine 
      11/07/05 at 08:19 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      The "AR kingdom"????  Where the heck did that come from?  LOL  I meant "fandom". 


      Sabine 
      11/07/05 at 08:18 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      SARF - I'm really sad to hear that you will be leaving the AR kingdom!  If you ever decide to come back, you know where to find us.  :-)

       

      All the best to you!


      Ali-Pat 
      11/07/05 at 07:35 PM

      What is your location? not really where I'd like to be...

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://home.earthlink.net/~sa.pe/APLhome.html

      Comments:

      SARF, say it ain't so!  Perhaps when you've had a bit of a break you will be ready to come back and play with us again.  Until then, I will miss you.  Happy trails.


      Claudia 
      11/07/05 at 07:26 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Oh SARF, what sad news.    I hope with time you will have a change of heart and come back.  If there's anything I can do, you know my email address. 

       

       


      Satai Delenn 
      11/07/05 at 07:26 PM

      Comments:

      Ok. First:

       

      SARF! I'm sorry to see you go! I don't know what anyone might (or might not have) said to make you leave, but you will be missed! Good luck to you!

       

      Second:

      Quote:
      Christina  
      Today at 04:07 PM

      Comments:
      Laurie - I`m not sure this is what you mean, but it`s the only thing Mugglenet updated concerning any TV spot (except one in the Ellen Show). And if it is anything HP related, they would know, trust me.

      HBO First Look commercial
      The subscription movie channel has already begun promoting the 15-20 minute special set to air starting on November 7th. 

       

       

      Thank you Christina! I was surprised to see the post here so I just backed out of the movie I am watching on TIVO's "Now Playing List" (HP & the Sorcerer's Stone!) lol, and used my TIVO to search for what you spoke of. The first airing is at 8:45pm (CST) and it replays about a thousand times! lol. So, I'm TIVOing it tonight! Thanks for the heads up!


      Emily 
      11/07/05 at 07:13 PM

      Comments:

      Are there any German speakers here who can translate the important parts of this article about "Perfume"?

       

      http://www.welt.de/data/2005/10/18/790329.html


      SARF 
      11/07/05 at 07:05 PM

      What is your location? NZ

      Comments:

      Hey Everyone,

       

      This is just a goodbye post.

       

      I've decided to retreat back into lurkdom, before eventually backing out of the whole AR fandom completely. This is not because of any harrassment from other AR fans (I've had that before, and it was bloody awful!), but due to the way that I feel about the AR fandom.

       

      Since I've 'known' a lot of you during my time here, I thought it would be nice to say goodbye here, especially since this is the only place where I will be posting such a message.

       

      I'll probably pop back in every now and then, but it's more likely that I won't.

       

      Anyway, it's been nice meeting all of you, and I've especially enjoyed the emails and various AR-related memorabilia from those that I've been in contact with.

       

      Goodbye everyone, and I hope everything goes well for all of you!


      Leanne 
      11/07/05 at 06:03 PM

      Comments:

      Just off to watch Film 2005 with Jonathan Ross,

      Ralph Fiennes will be on so I will post any gossip tomorow!

       

      Leanne

      -x-


      RickiNicki 
      11/07/05 at 05:43 PM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:
      talking of Harry Potter, my friend has already seen the 4th film at the press screening yesterday. She says it's the best film of this series! She's totally been hooked! So I'm really looking forward to seeing  it!!

      Claudia 
      11/07/05 at 05:40 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Elaine, it has been far to long since we've seen new papers from you AND Sue.    I love the new one!  That's the perfect caption for that picture!

       

      Speaking of Sue.....where are you????

       

      RickiNicki, thanks for the pics.  Everyone has talked about the crowd at the premiere yesterday and it was hard to see them in the video stream so a couple of your pics give an idea of how deep the crowd really was. 

       


      RickiNicki 
      11/07/05 at 05:39 PM

      Comments:
      oooh Elaine, love your wallpaper. He's supposed to have nice pictures.

      Claudia 
      11/07/05 at 05:36 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

       Thanks for the heads up Christina and Emily!  I'll make sure I look in on it.  If our guy is in it, I'll make a clip but otherwise I know the Potter sites will have the video pretty quickly. 

       


      RickiNicki 
      11/07/05 at 05:35 PM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:
      ok girls, here are my pics from the premiere. Don't expect too much, there are no stars, just screen and crowd. But Claudia would twist my arm or, ala AR, she would kill me if I didn't post them.

      Harry Potter 4 premiere



      Elaine 
      11/07/05 at 05:31 PM

      Comments:

      Eli??? I was really hoping he would be a "transplanted Brit". But then I remember Jimmy Jewel as "Eli" in "Nearest & Dearest" with the very wonderful Hilda Baker, so perhaps he will have a Phil Allen accent,  LOL!

       

      After a very long time, I've made a paper. I just love that pic and found the perfect quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Add a pic of the country that he used to walk over with Wordsworth, and there you are!


      Claudia 
      11/07/05 at 05:27 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Phew!  Thank goodness!  The HBO thing won't clash with Viva Blackpool!! 


      Claudia 
      11/07/05 at 05:23 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

       

      Hello and welcome GolfWizard and S!  I hope you two will stick with us and join in whenever you can. 

       

      GolfWizard, thank you for the link to the Snow Cake information.  And I hope you know I didn't mean any harm about Carrie Anne Moss.  The only thing I've ever seen her in is the first Matrix in which she did a fantastic job, I might add.

       

      CatsPlay, we're all hoping and praying that Snow Cake will be released all over!  *grin*  Its a British/Canadian production but as a friend reminded me a week or so ago, Sigourney Weaver is an American so hopefully we will all get to see it.

       

      S, thank you for the information on Nobel Son.  There have been two or three plots concerning this film so I think we're still in a state of confusion about it.  Maybe we will get something official soon, I hope. 

       

       Gissing's Girl!  Its been to long.  I've missed ya.

       

        


      Emily 
      11/07/05 at 05:23 PM

      Comments:

      "HBO First Look: GOF"  premieres 9:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7.  13 minutes long, no other information.


      Marlina 
      11/07/05 at 04:42 PM

      What is your location? Indonesia

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://alan_rickman_freak.blogs.friendster.com/rickmesmerized/

      Comments:

      Thanks S for the "Nobel Son" info..

      His name is Eli? That's kinda cute.. Eli! hehhe.. 


      Alba 
      11/07/05 at 04:31 PM

      Comments:
      With so much to catch up on, I hope this hasn't been posted yet. It's an MTV UK contest to win a week's visit to the set of the next HP film. More info. here

      http://movies.mtv.co.uk/movies/competitions/article.jhtml?articleId=30131608
      Alfan 
      11/07/05 at 04:26 PM

      What is your location? Canada--oops i mean Arizona

      Comments:

      Hmm, looks like another American accent for our guy. I wonder if its going to be like Dwight Billings, Bill Clay or more like David Freidman and Alfred Blalock. Sounds like it could be a good movie.


      Laurie 
      11/07/05 at 04:11 PM

      What is your location? Vermont

      Comments:

      Thanks Christina for the info, I'll check it out.


      S 
      11/07/05 at 04:07 PM

      Comments:

      Nobel Son Plot summary on IMDb:

       

      When the American researcher Eli wins the Nobel Prize, he decides to travel to Stockholm with his wife, Sarah and his son, Barkley, an unsuccessful writer. But Barkley is kidnapped by Thaddeus, who reveals to be Eli's son. Now, Thaddeus wants to displace Barkley of its place of "genuine" son. The two sons start a fight that not only involves money but also Barkleys girlfriend, City Hall.

       


      Christina 
      11/07/05 at 04:07 PM

      Comments:
      Laurie - I`m not sure this is what you mean, but it`s the only thing Mugglenet updated concerning any TV spot (except one in the Ellen Show). And if it is anything HP related, they would know, trust me.

      HBO First Look commercial
      The subscription movie channel has already begun promoting the 15-20 minute special set to air starting on November 7th.

      I cannot post the link but I`ve downloaded the clip from mugglenet and it showed nothing of our Man. Then again, it was only a comercial. The first part supposed to be today so check out the TV schedule for the next one. Hope it helps.
      CatsPlay 
      11/07/05 at 04:03 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Will Snow Cake be released in the US?


      Gissing's Girl 
      11/07/05 at 03:51 PM

      What is your location? UK

      Comments:

      Elaine, I have to agree with you on your assessment of Maggie Thatcher. She was arguably the best Prime Minister we have ever had and she knocks spots off the idiot Bliar we have heading us today. What a pity she is too old to come back and snatch the country back from the one brain cell fools leading us into God knows what.

      That's my politics done for today!


      Laurie 
      11/07/05 at 03:30 PM

      What is your location? Vermont

      Comments:

      I wanted to thank all of you for keeping us updated on the London premiere of HP GOF. It was wonderful to read.

       

      Does anyone know anything about a HP GOF preview to be shown on TV this week in the US? My husband said he saw something but I missed it.


      GolfWizard 
      11/07/05 at 03:07 PM

      What is your location? Vancouver

      Comments:
      Regarding the confusion over who is (and isn't) in Snow Cake - perhaps the following link would be helpful. Carrie-Anne Moss is a wonderful actor.

      http://www.mcdonaldrutter.com/Films/Prod/snowcake/snowcake.htm


      Claudia 
      11/07/05 at 01:58 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      We've been "poppy-ized" thanks to Elaine!

       

      I knew I saw Miranda "Queeny" Richardson there yesterday!  My eyes didn't deceive me!   

       

      Thanks for the photos, Leanne.  There's a nice one of David Tennant there too!  Lauren...the link you posted has some nice huge closeups of that fire breathing dragon! Kewl!

       

      Lauren, I hope you will report back to us about the New York premiere too! We want to read any and all that want to share. 

       

      Congrats CatsPlay!  Let us know what you think. Maybe we can get some film discussions going around here. 

       

      I'm with ya, Elaine on Kim Cattrall.  I was thrilled when that rumor first surfaced.  In fact, at that time Jennifer Tilley was rumored to have been in SC and I was "hopin and prayin and wishin" that  JT was out and KC was in.  LOL  I guess half my dream came true.   I don't know much about Carrie Anne Moss but I still think KC and AR would have made some sparks fly on screen!

       

       

       


      Leanne 
      11/07/05 at 01:24 PM

      Comments:

      Lauren sorry that link for the pictures didnt work for me

      but... CBBC Newsround has some!

      http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_4410000/newsid_4412900/4412972.stm

      YAY!

       

      Leanne

      -x-


      Elaine 
      11/07/05 at 12:49 PM

      Comments:

      Talking of Kim Cattrell, she was just on Paul O'Grady's show (chat show). She was talking about her book, the Sex one. I think she would have been good opposite AR, but that's IMHO.

       

      Dee, I know what you mean about "right" and "wrong" fans. I guess we are all a little protective of AR, so we tend to scrutinise fan stories to the max.

       

      I have to hold my hands up and say I thought Maggie Thatcher was one of the best Prime Ministers we have ever had. Yeah, she was a bit extreme but she stood up to bullies and took no crap! She didn't suck up to certain Presidents like the present one. So there is my confession!


      Lauren  
      11/07/05 at 12:21 PM

      What is your location? Philadelphia, PA

      Comments:
      I watched the GOF premiere yesterday online, and it seemed like a ton of fun. I am a little nervous about the amount of screaming/pushing teenagers, but I hope to make it through OK. there are a lot of photos of the UK premiere here. Large unwatermarked photos, too. Even though I am way too old to be saying this, I think Daniel Radcliffe looked cute in his green velvet Slytherin-looking jacket.

      I am planning to go up to the NYC premiere with a friend of mine. If anyone would like to meet up, I posted my email address... we can coordinate. I am driving up saturday morning. I hope for good weather. I may not last very long if it is cold and raining. I heard about the podcast at the Barnes&Noble afterwards, anyone know of anything else HP-related going on?

      also, sorry this isn't totally Alan-related, so if you want to just reply to me via email instead of on the guest book, go ahead.


      Dee 
      11/07/05 at 11:56 AM

      Comments:

      Claudia - ahhh...I see. Thanks!


      CatsPlay 
      11/07/05 at 11:54 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Woo Hoo!  My Dark Harbor and Judas Kiss (Chinese subtitle version) DVDs arrived today!  The Chinese DVD does seem to work in my player, and I can turn off the subtitles.  Still waiting for In Demand VCD to show up!

       


      Claudia 
      11/07/05 at 11:13 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Yes oh yes, RickiNicki! We would love to see your pictures from yesterday.

       

      Leanne, AR doesn't smoke well at least he didn't during the Private Lives run.  An AR fan reported that she was seated in a restaurant at a table next to Adam Godley and in her conversation with him about how much she enjoyed the play, she asked the smoking question and Mr. Godley told her that no one in the cast smoked and that the cigarettes they used in the play were herbal. 

       


      Claudia 
      11/07/05 at 11:08 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Dee, its not that particular AR sighting that was getting the negative comments.  But the same person posted another more recent experience in a protected group that was pretty graphic and IMO, scary. 

       


      Dee 
      11/07/05 at 10:56 AM

      Comments:

      I'm confused. Several people post/link AR sightings and fan encounters. Some of the fans' behavior towards AR receive praise from us while other actions are considered wrong/rude/uncomfortable.

       

      Okay, wrapping yourself around AR's leg while he walks across the parking lot is obviously wrong...and I promise I won't do it again...*snort*just kidding* 

       

      But some of the fan encounters (such as the one CatsPlay posted) doesn't seem that bad -- or am I totally screwed up? Guess I'm not sure what constitutes as "right" and "wrong" fan behavior towards a celebrity in a public place.


      Leanne 
      11/07/05 at 10:41 AM

      Comments:

      Hey everyone!

                         I watched the live stream on the net last night and thought it was amazing!

      most of the male 'child' actors were wearing velvet jackets, which I thought they looked lovely in!

      Sorry about the Snow Cake link, I just found it and thought it

       was new, but I was surprised to see Kim Catrall in it, which I now know to be untrue.

      Anyway, great wallpaper again Dee! (does he smoke?)

       

       

      Leanne

      -x-

       

      RickiNicki 
      11/07/05 at 10:40 AM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:
      I went to Leicester Square last night, but it was too crowded when I arrived so I couldn't see anything apart from the screen I was looking at later on. I took some pics but they are only from the crowd and decoration. Let me know if u would like to see them anyway.

      Sorry that I can't say more.


      Christina 
      11/07/05 at 10:25 AM

      Comments:
      Satai, you`re right. Unfortunately I didn`t quite understand the fact that he opposed to it being written that much. In that case I fully understand. It`s too bad it happened that way ... oh and btw I share your opinion on math!
      Hikity - don`t bother about writting it to PC. I was just curious. Or maybe when you`re free and have nothing else to do. For now I`m "battlling" The French Revolution. (have to do an essay abou it).

      Hey guys! On mugglenet it says that the USA premiere is on November 18.


      Reedpipe 
      11/07/05 at 10:19 AM

      What is your location? CT

      Comments:
      Quote:
      Ohhhhh goodie, Reedpipe.  I hope you will share your experience and any pics you might take with us.


      You betcha! 


      Claudia 
      11/07/05 at 10:10 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Ohhhhh goodie, Reedpipe.  I hope you will share your experience and any pics you might take with us. 

       

      We're still waiting to hear from our friends that were at the London premiere.  Even though some of us saw the streamcast, we still are very interested in the personal reports from everyone willing to share.  

       


      Reedpipe 
      11/07/05 at 10:06 AM

      What is your location? CT

      Comments:
      Claudia, NY premiere is Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Ziegfeld.  Hubby and I RSVPed for the live Podcast happening right afterwards at the big Barnes and Noble some blocks away.  I was a bit torn about going after the posts saying Melanie Parker thought AR wouldn't be there, but now after seeing the live feed from the London premiere I think we might go to NY in any case -- looks like fun, and probably still worth braving all the screaming teenagers.

      Claudia 
      11/07/05 at 08:41 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      I'm happy that neither Dee or Ali-Pat blew away!  That was a whopper of a storm.  The pictures from Evansville are just awful. 

       

      In my area, the gorgeous color filled leaves are still hanging on.  The entrance to the office park where I work is lined with Bradford Pear trees and its simply breathtaking right now. 

       

      Back on topic....the premiere video is still being streamed if anyone wants to see it.  I must admit I had a bit of fun watching it with everyone.

       

      BTW, when is the New York premiere? 

       


      Ali-Pat 
      11/07/05 at 08:32 AM

      What is your location? sunny Dayton, OH

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://home.earthlink.net/~sa.pe/APLhome.html

      Comments:

      Everything is still in place here in Dayton, Dee--thanks for your concern.  We had lotsa wind, but the worst damage was that most of those lovely yellow, orange, and red leaves were blown off the trees.

       

      Thanks for the blow-by-blow description of the HP premier, all!


      Sherry 
      11/07/05 at 08:03 AM

      Comments:

      Sarah-sorry, I don't remember where I read that about AR, but I agree with you-I can't see anyone else playing Snape. But then again, who know what JKR has in store for the character.


      Ricky 
      11/07/05 at 06:54 AM

      What is your location? Austria

      Comments:

      I would be very annoyed if anyone would write a book about me, knowing I don't him / her to do so!

       

      I'm looking forward to that much for GoF! Can't stand the waiting ;o(

       

      Ricky

       

      Thanks for setting the Clip and the Photoalbum here in the GB


      Hikity 
      11/07/05 at 06:04 AM

      Comments:

      Christina, there are also lots of people who think positively about the "iron lady". As a matter of fact she was very controversial and definitely not a favourite politician for Labour people such as the OOOA. I wrote a not-so-positive essay about her in 1990 which I would have to type down on my PC first and then could send it as an attachment to you if you like. See my e-mail address above. I am going for aWalkingnow. 

       

      Satei, although I think this is a bit exaggerating not reading teh book, your opinion nevertheless strongly reminds me of a discussion we had here about a fortnight ago...and in so far I do respect your attitude very much Bow Down 


      Satai Delenn 
      11/07/05 at 05:48 AM

      Comments:

      Quote:
      Christina  
      Today at 04:44 AM

      Comments:
      3. Ok, I`ve been wanting to ask this for a long long time. I`m sure you will enlighten me. WHY is it that Alan hates THE BOOK so much? (I mean his "unautherized" biography.) Is it because it reveals so much about his personal life? Or is it just because he does`nt like to be praised THAT much? (I read it and actually...kinda liked it? Ok, maybe I liked it because the way it spoke of him.) Call me unworthy to be an AR fan, but I simply never got it.

       

      Ok. First, out of respect to him, I refuse to read the book that was written without his consent. But that's me.

       

      Second. How would you feel (and be honest about this) if you had refused to authorize a biography about yourself (for WHATEVER reason) and then that person comes out with the book anyway? How would you feel about the world reading about your private life which really is none of your business anyway (and I use "your" in the most general term possible). I don't think you'd like it much. I know I wouldn't. And since he does seem to be a rather private person, I can totally understand why he wouldn't want a book published about him. And according to some here, he didn't say no, he'd never do a book; he said, no, now is not the right time, and if the time came, he would either do it himself or choose someone to write it. Which means he wants the control of who writes it and what is written. Completely understandable. So for her to disregard this, shows that she is a very selfish person who really has no respect for the private man that he seems to be. So as I said, I refuse to read the book out of respect for him. It should be up to him, not anyone else, IF a book is published and if it is, WHEN and WHO publishes it!!!!!!

       

      Ok. Done ranting now. Have to go to bed and get up in 5 hours to get to class in 8 hours. I hate math!!!! Math sucks and should be banned from existence! Especially Statistics!!!!!!!


      Claudia 
      11/07/05 at 04:58 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Christina, AR is against That Book because Paton first asked him about writing it and he refused her saying that he didn't think the time was right and when the time did come he would write or authorize a biography.  Paton completely ignored him and wrote it anyway and placed "unauthorized" in the title. 

       

      I actually find it hard to believe he "hates" the book.  I've read he has actually used the word "hate" when describing it to some fans but a lot of people use that word when expressing dislike for something.  I know I do.  I do believe that if he had hated it as much as people think he does, he would have taken legal action to stop the first print not to mention the second and third print.

       

      Yes, he dislikes it and of course is going to refuse to sign a copy because if he ever signs a copy, it would say to the world that he does approve.    

       

      That Book is badly written and filled with nothing but facts you can find in his interviews, films, things friends say about him, etc. But I'm with you....I like having it because it does have a lot of information about him in one place. 

       


      Claudia 
      11/07/05 at 04:46 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

       Hi Jam!  Welcome back! 

       

      You're absolutely right about remembering those who have fallen, Elaine.  No matter whether one if for or against whatever war, the fallen gave their life in service to their country and deserve every respect and honor bestowed on them....AND MORE. 

       

      Of course this is just speculation on my part, but I just can't see AR using being against war as an excuse not to wear a poppy.  You said yourself that you've seen a picture of him wearing one before so maybe he's just never been caught by a camera at the right time of year and/or in the case of him being on location, poppies may not be available.  Yep....just plain ole speculation on my part...which I think I'm getting quite good at.    LOL 

       


      Christina 
      11/07/05 at 04:44 AM

      Comments:
      Ok, lots of things to say today! (oh look, it rimes!)

      1. SPOILER ALERT for all HP fans (though they sure wouldn`t mind) As someone whohas read HP and The Half Blood Prince, I can assure you Snape doesn`t die! Actually I can`t wait till the sixth movie is released (ages from now!) because Snape will definetly be the center of attention! TRUST ME!
      2. I also read in the leacky forum that Newell wanted Alan to act in a certain way, which he refused because he felt that (because of what JKR told him) it wpuldn`t be right. So to him!
      3. Ok, I`ve been wanting to ask this for a long long time. I`m sure you will enlighten me. WHY is it that Alan hates THE BOOK so much? (I mean his "unautherized" biography.) Is it because it reveals so much about his personal life? Or is it just because he does`nt like to be praised THAT much? (I read it and actually...kinda liked it? Ok, maybe I liked it because the way it spoke of him.) Call me unworthy to be an AR fan, but I simply never got it.
      4. I was wondering something. I`m very into politics so , for all of you brits out there, why is Margaret Thatcher so ill spoken off? I mean AR surely does it a couple of times. Was it a such a bad time? I really don`t know that much about that period of time, excuse my ignorance. So can you give me your personal opinion? Just being curious, if you don`t want to star a political debate here, it`s ok, you don`t have to. Thank you anyway.

      Have a wonderful day !

      Elaine 
      11/07/05 at 03:55 AM

      Comments:

      I have seen a pic with him wearing one, (a poppy!) but can't recall it now. But as he is very much against the war, it's probably his excuse. BUT, this is the only thing I would have words with him about. Poppies do not glorify war (if you have ever read about the First World War or been to the battlefields then you would know there is no glory in it!), nor do they perpetuate war and it's makers. Poppies are for Remembrance. To remind us to remember the millions who have given their lives and had their lives taken away during all wars -both military and civilian. He should be aware of this - having directed a play which deals with the face of conflict. Not to wear a poppy is to disrespect all those who died and all those who survived. All proceeds from poppy sales go to helping ex-servicemen and women, their families and the families of those who have been killed, and also civilian victims of war. *jumps off soapbox*.

       

      And that MNiRC story raises it's ugly head again.When will she go away?


      Alanfan 
      11/07/05 at 03:06 AM

      Comments:

      Just catching up with every thing, I noticed you'd mentioned the Poppies. As a note of reference Alan doesn't wear one. I noticed that at the premiere of PoA I think it was last November. I don't no why.


      Jam 
      11/07/05 at 02:23 AM

      Comments:

      Thanks Catsplay I found the article interesting


      Emily 
      11/07/05 at 01:43 AM

      Comments:

      Catsplay, that story is months old and has been posted here, or at least linked to here. Some of us are uncomfortable with the behavior of the person telling the story. It would have been better if it had not been posted again.


      Satai Delenn 
      11/07/05 at 01:42 AM

      Comments:

      Quote:
      Sherry  
      Yesterday at 10:06 PM

      Comments:

      For an AR fix, Die Hard is on FMC channel 258 if you have Direct TV. (Do I sound like a television listing?).

       

      Sorry-felt compelled to share that little nuggett with you!

       

      I have DirecTV, but I already TIVOed Die Hard a couple of months ago. lol. I also TIVOed Michael Collins, Love Actually, Quigley Down Under, Truly Madly Deeply, Something the Lord Made, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (the extended version played on the Family Channel. The only thing that detracted from it was the obnoxious plugs for Venus & Serina and Wildfire throughout the movie. Very annoying and VERY distracting), Judas Kiss, Blow Dry, and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban..... Let's see, am I missing any AR films that I TIVOed? Nope, I think that's all of them! lol.


      Sarah 
      11/07/05 at 01:32 AM

      What is your location? UK

      Comments:

       I read earlier this year that AR wasn't going to be in all the HP movies.

       

      Where did you read this Sherry?? I cant see anyone else playing Snape. He plays him exactly how I thought he should be played even before the movies came out. I hope he does stick around


      CatsPlay 
      11/07/05 at 12:37 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Don't think this MNIRC AR story has been posted here.

       

      http://www.rickman-online.net/gloriacorrie.html


      Sherry 
      11/06/05 at 11:29 PM

      Comments:

      I hope Emma Watson continues on until the end. And while we're on the subject of the HP series, I read earlier this year that AR wasn't going to be in all the HP movies. I don't know if Snape gets killed off or disappears, or if AR just has future commitments. But I hope he's around until the end of the series.


      Dee 
      11/06/05 at 11:09 PM

      Comments:

      There's a couple reviews online about the new HP movie but none that I could find mentioned AR. *curses* Here were a couple interesting comments:

       

      Surprizing comment:

      Emma Watson, 15, who plays Hermione Granger, hinted that she may not be around to see out the full complement of seven Harry Potter films. "I promise I am doing the fifth one, but each film is so huge and takes up so much time I just can't make any promises because I don't know how I'm going to feel in two year's time."

       

      In the "who cares" category:

      But one of the loudest cheers of the night was reserved for Madonna, whose surprise appearance with her daughter Lourdes drove the flashbulbs to a frenzy.

       

       


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 10:50 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Yes, Mike Newell was the director of AABA, Barbara.  I'm sure he was accustomed to AR "expressing his opinion".  LOL 

       

      Actually, AR has been well known for "putting his two cents" in where his characters are concerned as far back as Die Hard.  I might also add that it might do any director that works with The Man good if he will listen to AR.  There hasn't been a "suggestion" that I've read he made that wasn't a tremendous success.   

       

      So it doesn't surprise me that he did so with this film.  We also have to remember that JKR has spoken to AR about Snape and his future so really...I can't see a better person (besides JKR) to speak up for Snape. 

       

       

        


      Barbara 
      11/06/05 at 10:33 PM

      What is your location? New Zealand

      Comments:

      Isn't the director of HP GoF the man who did An Awfully Big Adventure ? - so probably he is used to Alan having a say in the proceedings.


      Sherry 
      11/06/05 at 10:06 PM

      Comments:

      For an AR fix, Die Hard is on FMC channel 258 if you have Direct TV. (Do I sound like a television listing?).

       

      Sorry-felt compelled to share that little nuggett with you!


      Dee 
      11/06/05 at 10:02 PM

      Comments:

      For all of you CL fans...

       


      Sweet dreams!


      Dee 
      11/06/05 at 09:01 PM

      Comments:

      CatsPlay - I've had the same feeling while reading remarks about teh man. He seems to be a man who is very self-aware, makes decisions that reflect his creativity and conscious, and takes control of his own destiny. And as far as I'm concerned, that's one of his sexiest qualities!

       

      Satai Delenn - Thanks for sharing the SWARF site. For some reason the dream is actually preying on my mind. Not in a scary way - just a feeling that my subconscious is trying to tell me something. I am NOT a weird dream believer, but I may actually pay one of those "dream doctors" to analize it.


      CatsPlay 
      11/06/05 at 08:20 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Dee,

      I don't know.  I have been doing a lot of reading of archives of various AR articles this weekend, and it did seem to be a recurring theme that AR is very meticulous about his characters and how he thinks they should be portrayed.  I think I remember one director who described working with him like "directing a director".  Don't get me wrong, it was never said in a bad way in the various articles -- moreso in an extremely respectful, almost "in awe of" way. 

       

      Interesting theme that repeated itself in many of the articles was that AR is very conscious of "how he looks" -- the clothing, the appearance, which I found really, really interesting.   Worrying about how he looks is not something I assumed was characteristic of him, but then again his "image" is a big part of his appeal, so I found it intriguing that perhaps there is more thought put into this than we may think.

       

      Re: the Potter comment, my assumption is that AR was not in agreement that whatever the director was asking him to do was in Snape character or something.


      Satai Delenn 
      11/06/05 at 08:19 PM

      Comments:

      Quote:
      Marlina  
      Today at 05:41 PM

      What is your location?
      Indonesia

      Comments:

      Dee~ Your dream is very.. Scary.. I mean, To have face on his trouser?  And glad to find that you're alright

       

      Nagede~ Thanks Yep, That one is a very nice picture of the man.

       

      I read all of your post about the premiere it's nice but then.. No Alan..

       

       

      Marlina,

       

      I didn't find Dee's dream frightening at all. In fact I found it fascinating. I'm not sure what her dream means, but I was very intrigued by it. Not scared by it. Of course, I've had my own round of freaky dreams so maybe that's why her's doesn't scare me. lol.


      Satai Delenn 
      11/06/05 at 08:17 PM

      Comments:

      Oh, and before I forget again, HELLO to Creamuts! Long time no see! Where've you been hiding?


      Satai Delenn 
      11/06/05 at 08:16 PM

      Comments:

      Quote:
      CatsPlay  
      Today at 06:01 PM

      What is your location?
      Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      oops, sorry, it wasnt SWARF, it was the AR Appreciation Society

       

      Thank you for clarifying! I was very confused. I am at S.W.A.R.F on a daily basis and I didn't remember ANYONE mentioning that article ANYWHERE! lol. See, it's all my mentioning of S.W.A.R.F.! lol. It is a great site though. I found this place through them!


      Satai Delenn 
      11/06/05 at 08:15 PM

      Comments:

      Quote:
      Elaine  
      Today at 03:16 PM

      Comments:

      Satai, you have done so well to lose all that weight! Keep up the good work. I'm always on a diet! As Barbara said, we wear poppies for Remembrance Day, which will be next Sunday. They have been made by veterans of all wars since 1920. If you want to find out more : http://www.britishlegion.org.uk  I'm a reservist so it is a day - and a cause - that is close to my heart.

       

      Thank you Elaine (for your well-wishes and for the link). I was not familiar with Armistice day. I will check out that link as soon as I am able. Thank you again! And I will have to be on a diet for the rest of my life. I am not all that worried about that anymore. But it just seems like SOMETHING in my life would not be complete if something wasn't wrong with it. I mean, my whole life I was overweight but never had any other problems. Now that I'm trying to lose weight and succeeding, I now have high blood pressure. It just seems as though the fates won't be happy unless they are having a good laugh at my expense!


      Satai Delenn 
      11/06/05 at 08:11 PM

      Comments:

      Quote:
      Dee  
      Today at 02:39 PM

      Comments:

      Wait...I finally found SWARF. Now, where if the dream section you mentioned?


      Barbara  
      Today at 02:38 PM

      What is your location?
      New Zealand

      Comments:

      poppies are worn to commemorate armistice day - 11 November 1918. Poppies are in abundance in Flanders Fields where the worst slaughter was. In Australia and New Zealand we wear them for ANZAC day - April 25 because that is when the disaster of Gallipoli happened. (Another slaughter.)

       

      Ok, this is going to have to be done in sections, so I apologize in advance for the upcoming multiple posts!

       

      Thank you for explaining the poppies. I am not familiar with Armistice and ANZAC day. I probably should be familiar with it. Afterall, I am studying to become an Anthropologist! (slaps self..... "bad anthropologist! bad anthropologist! *slaps hand again* bad! bad! bad!) lol.

       

      Dee, I read your post on S.W.A.R.F. You got some interesting interpretations there. Sorry I wasn't here earlier to provide the link. I was working out with my trainer and then on the way home I stopped to pick up dinner. I love this plan I'm on. I still get to eat out whenever I want. Which is good because I HATE cooking! I'm just too lazy.


      Dee 
      11/06/05 at 08:07 PM

      Comments:

      CatsPlay - Interesting...the young man said AR would politely refuse to do his scenes for the director in a different way? Are actors encouraged/allowed/hated for doing that? I know nothing about making films, but I always thought the director was kind of "the boss"?  Wonder why he refuses?

       

      Not sure if this is old news, but Red Tango has been spending several weeks in England/London. She's been keeping a daily journal of her adventures and they are an interesting read for anyone who dreams of traveling there some day. She's also wonderful about answering specific questions. Here's the link:

      http://www.tangoland.com/

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/06/05 at 07:17 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Call me overly protective, but I'm glad that Kim Cattrall is not Alan's love interest in Snow Cake.

       


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 06:19 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Leanne, that's an old link that's never been updated.  Kim Cattrall isn't in Snow Cake.  There were rumors that she would be in it but it never panned out.  In fact, she was on stage in London while the filming of SC was going on.

       


      Leanne 
      11/06/05 at 06:08 PM

      Comments:

      SNOW CAKE NEWS!

       

      http://www.thezreview.co.uk/comingsoon/s/snowcake.htm

       

      some of it is new but its just little tiny things that I didnt know.

       

      Leanne

      -x-


      CatsPlay 
      11/06/05 at 06:01 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      oops, sorry, it wasnt SWARF, it was the AR Appreciation Society


      CatsPlay 
      11/06/05 at 06:00 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Someone on SWARF mentioned this article

       

      http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/story_pages/showbiz/showbiz4.shtml

       

      Actor who plays Cedric says,

       

      "And I wish Alan Rickman (Professor Snape) had more lines in this movie as he is incredible.

      "He did everything his way which I loved. After each take the director would suggest he did it a different way and Alan would always politely refuse. It was his way or the highway."


      Marlina 
      11/06/05 at 05:41 PM

      What is your location? Indonesia

      Comments:

      Dee~ Your dream is very.. Scary.. I mean, To have face on his trouser?  And glad to find that you're alright

       

      Nagede~ Thanks Yep, That one is a very nice picture of the man.

       

      I read all of your post about the premiere it's nice but then.. No Alan..

       


      Peekabooh 
      11/06/05 at 05:11 PM

      Comments:

      It was so nice to read all your thoughts and comments here on the GOF Premiere, thanks everyone.

       

      Before I go to bed I´d like to share an Alanpic, a little consolation for the fact that he wasn´t there;

       

      Dee, I´m glad you and your beloved ones are safe!

       

      Hikity, I feel honoured you found my personal emoticon!

       

      Nighty Night, hugs Peekabooh


      Hikity 
      11/06/05 at 04:40 PM

      Comments:

      Sherry, there are - believe it - men IN BETWEEN  Bouncy 4 I know I already said good night, but know I am really off

      Peekabooh, I found this for you:  Peek A Boo 



      SeverinaSnape 
      11/06/05 at 04:28 PM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:

      Dee

       

       

      Erm - Yeah! But at 16 he is of age -----

       

      Wait

       

      I am still devoted to you-know-who! And darn it - he is a stunning man in person and that voice!

       

       


      Alba 
      11/06/05 at 04:27 PM

      Comments:
      I've never heard the phrase "eating off my own head" in English, but it's a literal translation of a common Spanish expression "comerse el coco" (literally to eat your coconut/head), which means to worry, brood, be anxious, and not stop thinking about something (but in a negative way). Go figure!
      Sherry 
      11/06/05 at 04:18 PM

      Comments:

      Christina--BTW if I was considerably younger ( by at least 20+ years), I'd probably have a crush on Neville! But for now, my heart belongs to Alan


      Sherry 
      11/06/05 at 04:09 PM

      Comments:

      I've read that it was Alan's mother that taught him to be a gentleman, to treat women well. I don't remember where I read it, though I think it was AR himself who said it. Glad his mum was that infuential & he took her words to heart.


      Dee 
      11/06/05 at 04:03 PM

      Comments:

      Servina Snape - *cough* Does the term "jail bait" mean the same thing in London that it does here? *snort*

       

      Sherry - You're so sweet! It was a scary night (a neighbor lost their barn), but we're fine. Although...our yard cats are a bit skitterish and look like overly fluffed puffballs from the high winds!

       

      Kathy --

      Quote:
      After your Dad died what man helped you the most to be a good man?
      What a great question to ask AR! It would be wonderful to know who taught him to be such a considerate, attentive gentleman.

       

      I'm still chuckling over the comments about us "sad hens". Hate to admit it, but Dingo isn't really too far off -- at least in my own case! I spend entirely too much time online. But...it's not just my AR obscession that keeps me "eating off my own head" (not sure what that expression even means, but I love it!). I enjoy sharing thoughts with all of you -- learning about your cultures, discussion other points of view, laughing...! So...cheers to "AR's Hens"!


      Christina 
      11/06/05 at 04:00 PM

      Comments:
      SeverinaSnape - *huge grin*
      Well, can`t blame you! I have a huge crush on the Phelps twins!


      That`s it for tonight then. May you all have a Snappish night!

      SeverinaSnape 
      11/06/05 at 03:40 PM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:

      Christina

       

      There was a 39 year old (soon to be 40 in Jan) that was there admiring Dan

       

       

       

      And let me tell you there are more than enough women who should know better that are liking the look and sensibility of the young man - Hard to believe he is 16 - seems like only yesterday he was just cast in the first film!


      Elaine 
      11/06/05 at 03:16 PM

      Comments:

      Satai, you have done so well to lose all that weight! Keep up the good work. I'm always on a diet! As Barbara said, we wear poppies for Remembrance Day, which will be next Sunday. They have been made by veterans of all wars since 1920. If you want to find out more : http://www.britishlegion.org.uk  I'm a reservist so it is a day - and a cause - that is close to my heart.


      Sherry 
      11/06/05 at 03:07 PM

      Comments:

      Christina-well, I should have said 'emotional' pandemonium (of sorts). We certainly aren't teenage girls (thank heavens)! Yes, to hear the girls screaming like that was a bit uncomfortable-I didn't behave like that when I was in that age group way back then. Even then I didn't quite understand it. Rather like like when a female screams/shreiks when she sees a mouse-why? What's the point?


      Christina 
      11/06/05 at 03:02 PM

      Comments:
      Sherry - I`m sure that would have been fun to watch! But then again, I think we would have rather simply fainted than screaming like madmen...women! I mean, sure it`s nice to know people apreciate you but that kind of behavior made me a bit ashamed for being a HP fan. Oh well, then again, I love the books and not so much the movie...(If bassicly watch them because of the huge respect I have for the actors there...and ONE in particular)But everibody there just seemed like "Must scream as loud as I can so that Daniel would notice me, come to his senses, see that I am the one and marry me!" Teens....I really wish AR could have been there and that someway we could all goIt would have been great.
      Nadège 
      11/06/05 at 02:47 PM

      What is your location? France

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://rickmanesque.over-blog.com

      Comments:

       

      Hello Girls!!!

       

      beautiful pic ---> http://photobucket.com/albums/b112/ARDLHGB2/?action=view&current=Alan14.jpg

       

      See You later


      Sherry 
      11/06/05 at 02:42 PM

      Comments:

      Thank you Barbara for your explanation of the poppies. Very interesting.

       

      Dee, men will always have that fascination! Glad you are safe and had quality time with your family.


      Dee 
      11/06/05 at 02:39 PM

      Comments:

      Wait...I finally found SWARF. Now, where if the dream section you mentioned?


      Barbara 
      11/06/05 at 02:38 PM

      What is your location? New Zealand

      Comments:

      poppies are worn to commemorate armistice day - 11 November 1918. Poppies are in abundance in Flanders Fields where the worst slaughter was. In Australia and New Zealand we wear them for ANZAC day - April 25 because that is when the disaster of Gallipoli happened. (Another slaughter.)


      Dee 
      11/06/05 at 02:35 PM

      Comments:

      Just got back from watching my son & hubby bowl (why are men so fixated with balls? *shakes head*). Not my idea of fun, but since hubby is gone all week I love watching them spend a little "quality" time together.

       

      *snort* Your comments on the premier were so cute to read! The clothes, the hair, the tall, the short, the unibrow...! I'm dying to see the movie but just couldn't drum up enough interest to watch the premiere without AR. Question: Did they ignore all the legendary veteran actors involved in the film at the sake of the kids?

       

      Snaples -- Thanks for the dream intrepretation. I have no idea if your right or wrong! But, I've already asked hubby for his permission to date AR and got his okay, sooooooo no guilt there  The eye and mouth thing does seem important... I'd really like to know what it means.

       

      Satai Delenn - Do you have the address/link to SWARF? (Oh! And I'm honestly impressed with your weight loss efforts! I'd love to lose 30 pounds, but ...*alas*...I hate any physical activity that involves sweating).


      Sherry 
      11/06/05 at 02:34 PM

      Comments:
      How rude-the reporter calling Daniel's dancing 'rubbish'. Couldn't she have left that comment to herself?
      Sherry 
      11/06/05 at 02:31 PM

      Comments:

      Christina wrote:"Man, people are screaming there`re being chopped! Imagine if alan was there. On second thought, better don`t!"

       

      Can you imagine if even half of us were there? It would be (almost) pandemonium! Well, providing we hadn't fainted just by gazing upon him!


      Christina 
      11/06/05 at 02:20 PM

      Comments:
      Oh yeah, I remember reading that! On that forum the one who said it made it sound like something has already hapened. Thanks for the enlightement, CatsPlay. Man, people are screaming there`re being chopped! Imagine if alan was there. On second thought, better don`t!

      Sherry 
      11/06/05 at 02:20 PM

      Comments:

      Yes, someone please explain the significance of the poppies. I'm very curious.


      Sherry 
      11/06/05 at 02:16 PM

      Comments:

      Moving away from the pemiere a bit:

       

      I just saw that there were tornadoes in Indiana & immediately worried about Dee. Then I checked today's posts here & see that she's okay. Dee-you had me worried. Hope everything's alright with your home & property with all those winds. I'm from Kansas and have seen first hand what things like that can do. Be safe.


      CatsPlay 
      11/06/05 at 02:10 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Christina,

      About Dan Radcliffe throwing paint on AR, I can't remember where I read it, but my recollection is that the interviewer was asking Dan about practical jokes on the set, and Dan said something about "next film, he will have to do something like throw a bucket of paint on Alan Rickman".  I think it was something he suggested he would do in the future. 


      Satai Delenn 
      11/06/05 at 02:10 PM

      Comments:

      Quote:
      Elaine  
      Today at 12:47 PM

      Comments:

      And I'm VERY glad to see they are all wearing Poppies!

       

      Ok. What am I missing? What's the big deal about poppies? Not a great flower in my opinion. I like light pink roses with the deep pink tinge to the top edges better.


      Sherry 
      11/06/05 at 02:09 PM

      Comments:

      Not to imply that any man is as attractive & capable as Teh Man himself!


      Sherry 
      11/06/05 at 02:07 PM

      Comments:

      You hit the nail on the head, Christina! However, I'm annoyed with myself that I didn't recognize him from the film stills!!


      Christina 
      11/06/05 at 02:03 PM

      Comments:
      Ok, just wanted.to say...................the actor portraying Karkaroff (the tall dude) - forgot his name is like.......*faintin*

      Christina 
      11/06/05 at 01:58 PM

      Comments:
      Ok, the reportes is gone to find a good seat for the film, so I think I`ll be off as well. Already saw everybody...except The Man himself!
       Mike Newell or david Heyman, can`t really remember said that he couldn`t believe how mani dedicated fans are there. They said there was a (40 year old) woman there who has been sitting there since morning. Well I can tell you something! She wasn`t there for Daniel Radcliff!
      I really liked Frances De La Tour and Mark Williams (soo funny!) not to Mention Robbie Coltrane. Did anyone see Jason Isaacs? He`s one of my favorite actors. The actor playing Neville (I always forget his name) was cute. Oh, and does anyone know anything about an incident (on the set) where Daniel Radcliff spilt some paint (or ...I don`t really know what it was) on Alan? There was a talk about it on the Leacky forum.


      Sherry 
      11/06/05 at 01:57 PM

      Comments:

      The VERY best to Satai!! I wish you the best. Hope you're feeling good, though-that's what matters most!


      Satai Delenn 
      11/06/05 at 01:53 PM

      Comments:

      Oh, and Sherry,

       

      Sorry, I meant to comment on that last bit there, lol. Yeah, plateaus are VERY frustrating and annoying. My nutritionist says that I'm a text book case though. I lose weight, then stagger off, then lose more, then stagger off again. etc. This is the worst of the plateaus I've hit though. I've gone down 4 dress sizes since I started. Well, I lost 4 dress sizes in the 1st two months and have been losing more weight over these last 3-4 months but haven't gone down in dress sizes any further yet, but I'm so close. It's been very frustrating.

       

      Well, I have a half hour left before I have to go to my weight training session. I am going to go to the bathroom and brush my teeth now. lol. Talk to you all when I get back. This was fun!


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 01:52 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      OK friends...I have some chores to get finished. Be back in a while.

       


      Sherry 
      11/06/05 at 01:52 PM

      Comments:

      Whew!! Now I can catch what I missed.

       

      Dee-why aren't you chiming in, too!?


      A fan 
      11/06/05 at 01:49 PM

      What is your location? se

      Comments:
      sometimes I wished that I lived in England, like... today!
      Satai Delenn 
      11/06/05 at 01:49 PM

      Comments:

      Quote:
      Sherry  
      Today at 01:45 PM

      Comments:

      I go to the bathroom for a moment only to return & see a *Stay Tuned* on the premiere screen. What happened. I'm bummed.

       

      Satai-plateau are very normal & annoying, aren't they!! 

       

      That was it. They are merely replaying it now.

       

       It was cool to be able to see it live though. And no, Rowling didn't show it seems. Madonna did though. That one stunned me. lol. And I don't think Fiennes showed either. I can't wait to see the movie! 2 more weeks! And as I mentioned previously, the twins will be at the opening weekend for one of the theaters. I'll be attending but the night before they'll be there. I MIGHT go back to see it while they're there. Haven't decided yet. I'd much rather go to the midnight showing. I did that last year. It was fun.


      Sherry 
      11/06/05 at 01:49 PM

      Comments:

      Who's he? He's rather tall & attractive!


      Satai Delenn 
      11/06/05 at 01:46 PM

      Comments:

      Ok. They are replaying it from the beginning now. Looks like we won't need to search for it on other sites that managed to capture it..... yet.


      Sherry 
      11/06/05 at 01:45 PM

      Comments:

      I go to the bathroom for a moment only to return & see a *Stay Tuned* on the premiere screen. What happened. I'm bummed.

       

      Satai-plateau are very normal & annoying, aren't they!! 


      Satai Delenn 
      11/06/05 at 01:44 PM

      Comments:

      Ok. Looks like that's it. Pretty cool. Wish they'd interviewed Maggie!

       

      And I really got annoyed like all of you at the way that idiot botched the pronunciation of Draco's name!!!!!

       

      I KNEW something was odd about the twins hair. Couldn't put my finger on it until they said that's their natural color and that the red is a dye job. lol

       

      Did you guys see Ginny? Wow. She's grown up a lot. I was surprised. I keep thinking of her as the little girl from the second film. It's hardest to picture her growing up. I don't know why.

       

      Neville as usual, looks great! He's really grown up since the first film.

       

      I don't know why, but I was half expecting to actually be able to see the movie this way. lol. Stupid thought, I know.


      Hikity 
      11/06/05 at 01:43 PM

      Comments:

      No, Claudia, he wasn't, I am quite sure. A big thank you to you  that we had the chance to watch it (with a roof over our heads and warm clothes...)  T-Rex 2 

      I am so much looking forward to seeing the film now!

      Nightynight


       
      Laura 
      11/06/05 at 01:42 PM

      Comments:

      did it end? I see a Stay Tuned....and nothing else


      Elaine 
      11/06/05 at 01:42 PM

      Comments:

      That dragon is awesome!! Oh, it's all finished!


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 01:41 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      You must not be wrong Laura. 

       

      Elaine, I didn't see JKR either.  Surely they would have talked to her had she been there. 

       


      Laura 
      11/06/05 at 01:39 PM

      Comments:

      I am probably wrong but I think that I've read that neither AR neither Fiennes were at the premiere.


      Elaine 
      11/06/05 at 01:38 PM

      Comments:

      I find it really amusing how the "minders" drag the kids along the barriers. Looks like Radcliffe would happily sign everything but that woman keeps grabbing his arm and rushing him off.

       

      Has anyone seen JKR arrive?


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 01:38 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Hmmm either Fiennes wasn't there or I missed him.  But it was good to see RC, MS, DT, and the others.

       


      Laura 
      11/06/05 at 01:36 PM

      Comments:

      Elaine , I guess they want to catch attention (??)

      I see all blurred but it's great to have this chance to see it!


      Satai Delenn 
      11/06/05 at 01:35 PM

      Comments:

      lol. Thanks guys! Much appreciated! I wish I had the courage to tell you how much I weigh. When I'm done losing all the weight, I'll tell you what I started at. Needless to say though, it's ALOT! I hit a major plateau about a month and a half ago and I only just FINALLY broke it this week and lost 5 pounds. Hopefully I will lose a bit more within the next week.

       

      Back on topic:

      Took me a minute just now to realize that is Arthur Weasley. He's funny. Odd, but funny.


      Sherry 
      11/06/05 at 01:34 PM

      Comments:

      Elaine-I agree...I'd be freezing if I were in a sleeveless dress.

       

      Has anyone seen JK Rowling yet? Or did I miss her? Maybe she only shows up for the after party.


      Sherry 
      11/06/05 at 01:32 PM

      Comments:

      Yea--they even have dragons there!! I enjoy dragons (even the ones in 'Reign of Fire'!!


      Elaine 
      11/06/05 at 01:30 PM

      Comments:

      Why do these girlies wear sleeveless dresses in November?


      Sherry 
      11/06/05 at 01:30 PM

      Comments:

      Slightly OT-congrats on your weight loss Satai! I went from 155 lbs. to 115lbs. and have kept it off for about 20 years now! Hang in there!!!


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 01:29 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Thanks Satai, and huge congrats on your accomplishment!

       

      Robbie Coltrane has always had a little waddle in his walk but tonight it just looked more pronounced like maybe he's had an injury or something.

       


      Elaine 
      11/06/05 at 01:28 PM

      Comments:

      Sherry, you are right. Despite the fact that I think he would not enjoy iy, it isn't really the same without AR! I keep thinking he is going to turn up!

       

      I have a soft spot for Tom Felton. So, he wears a wig, too? (Why can't the interviewer say his name right! ) And he can't wait for the 6th - neither can we!!!

       

       


      Satai Delenn 
      11/06/05 at 01:26 PM

      Comments:

      Quote:
      Claudia  
      Today at 01:21 PM

      What is your location?
      GA

      Comments:

      Robbie Coltrane is limping tonight, isn't he?

       

      Um, well, he is rather overweight, and as I am a very overweight person also(and I don't mean to be unkind), a lot of overweight people tend to have a bit of a waddle to their walk (side effect of having to lug around all the extra weight). I THINK (though I could be wrong) that is just how he walks. I'm in the process of losing weight though (40 pounds so far!) so, I'm starting to lose the waddle-walk!

       

      I don't like Tom with really short hair. (they're interviewing him right now).


      Sherry 
      11/06/05 at 01:23 PM

      Comments:

      'Neville' has changed the most! God bless him-you gotta love him as Neville!!


      Satai Delenn 
      11/06/05 at 01:22 PM

      Comments:

      Damn. As much as I'm enjoying this, I hope it doesn't go on too much longer. I have an appointment with my weight trainer at 2:00pm, so I only have an hour left before I have to leave. 


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 01:21 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Robbie Coltrane is limping tonight, isn't he?

       


      Sherry 
      11/06/05 at 01:21 PM

      Comments:

      I really quite enjoy Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid...glad he was there at the premiere ( I really liked him in the 'Cracker' series). I still miss Richard Harris as Dumbledore, though. I can't believe how much the kids have grown up over the last two or three years.

       

      Still...not quite the same w/o AR.  


      Elaine 
      11/06/05 at 01:20 PM

      Comments:

      Wow, Stan is raaaaather yum! Love that little goatee.


      Hikity 
      11/06/05 at 01:20 PM

      Comments:

      How great to see all the actors, hear some bits and bites from them and isn't "Hermione" a pretty young woman! Now I am waiting for RF...


      Elaine 
      11/06/05 at 01:18 PM

      Comments:

      I just love Robbie!!! And Daid Tennant is going to make a wonderful Dr Who!


      Satai Delenn 
      11/06/05 at 01:17 PM

      Comments:

      I liked Emma's dress. But then, I like stuff from the 20's.


      Oh, and the twins will be at the theater I'm going to for the opening weekend.

       

      Don't know if I'll see them or not though. I'm going to the midnight showing and I don't think they'll be there until the next day.

       

       

      Oh, and Elaine and Sherry, thanks for your kind comments on my writing.

       

      I know I do well at School papers and such, but until recently I never really tried writing. Ok, well, that's not QUITE true, I did try a couple of times over the years, but I think my life experience wasn't up to snuff because I'd get a good start, and then my stories would just SUCK!

       

      I am in the process of writing a fanfic with another writer. It's being posted over at S.W.A.R.F. There will be lots of smut. lol.


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 01:14 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Great Scot!! Its Robbie!

       


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 01:13 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

        Woo hooooo! David Tennant!!

       

       


      Elaine 
      11/06/05 at 01:12 PM

      Comments:

      Maybe it's me but I though Emma Watson was a bit "silly" and the least adult of all of them (and the dress......no comment).

       



       


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 01:11 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      If anyone runs across a recording of this on one of the Potter sites, please let us know just in case some of our friends here are missing it. 

       

      There's those twins that Sabine got to meet at DragonCon this year.

       


      Peekabooh 
      11/06/05 at 01:08 PM

      Comments:
      Madame Maxime is shoooooorrrrrttttt...........

      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 01:06 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Yep, that was Madonna.

       

      Peekabooh, it is amazing to see how these three kids have grown since HP1.  Emma has always handled herself so maturely even since HP1.

       


      Peekabooh 
      11/06/05 at 01:05 PM

      Comments:
      THAT is Madonna........ and daughter.....

      Satai Delenn 
      11/06/05 at 01:04 PM

      Comments:

      The woman in the purple fur coat with the little girl...... was that....... MADONNA?!!!!


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 01:03 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Emma, you say "Princess dress"... I still say "Nightmare Bride's maid's dress". 


      Peekabooh 
      11/06/05 at 01:03 PM

      Comments:
      You´ve got to love Emma Watson, don´t you! She is amazing. So young and yet so Grown Up!

      Peekabooh 
      11/06/05 at 01:00 PM

      Comments:
      There are so many celebrities I don´t even recognize....... Lovely to "be" there life though.

      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 01:00 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Oh I forgot, David Tennant is in this film too.  Maybe those eyes will show up!

       


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 12:55 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Miranda Richardson--gorgeous as ever....maybe Fiennes isn't to far behind. 


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 12:52 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Dame Maggie Smith is arriving!!!  Elegant as ever!

       


      Satai Delenn 
      11/06/05 at 12:52 PM

      Comments:

      MAGGIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Maggie Smith just arrived!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

       

      YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 12:50 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      I noticed the poppies too, Elaine.  In fact, Prince Charles was wearing one during his visit here this past week. 

       

      Hmmm, all the boys are saying they like the ball scene the best. 

       


      Elaine 
      11/06/05 at 12:49 PM

      Comments:
      Isn't Radcliffe short? My son is the same age and he has got to be about a foot taller!! (I refer his short hair but those eyebrows.....monobrow!)
      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 12:48 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Elaine, I want in on the wager!

       

      Did I see Roger Lloyd-Pack on crutches? 

       


      Elaine 
      11/06/05 at 12:47 PM

      Comments:

      And I'm VERY glad to see they are all wearing Poppies!


      Satai Delenn 
      11/06/05 at 12:47 PM

      Comments:

      The guy that plays Seamus (Shamus? I always thought it was pronounced Seemus) is friggin' hilarious!


      Elaine 
      11/06/05 at 12:46 PM

      Comments:
      Well I just went off to see what was what - can't believe what they have done to Leicester Square! What on earth is that huge ramp! Eric Sykes has just arrived - bless him! I loved him and Hattie Jacques in "Sykes". What I find strange are all these kids who have a 30 second slot in the film being treated like megastars! You know, I bet AR is glad he's not there. It's just a OTT - IMHO!
      Satai Delenn 
      11/06/05 at 12:40 PM

      Comments:

      Um...... Many of the fans are not there for the kids.....many of the fans are there for Alan Rickman!!!!!!

       

      The director really has no clue does he?! lol.


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 12:39 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Timothy Spall is arriving and I think I saw Shirley Henderson (Moaning Myrtle) talking to someone. 

       


      Michelle 
      11/06/05 at 12:37 PM

      Comments:

      Yay, it's finally working and who is the first person I see?

       

      .... Phillip Schofield.  (


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 12:36 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      I really feel for those poor little girls in their sleeveless dresses. It must be pretty damp and chilly for them.

       

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/06/05 at 12:33 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      No Alan = sadness

       


      Satai Delenn 
      11/06/05 at 12:30 PM

      Comments:

      Wait! The guy that plays Cedric isn't the same guy from the second film???? Why?


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 12:30 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      No sign of Ralph Fiennes yet.  All I can say to those that are having troubles...just keep refreshing your browser and hopefully you'll time it just right.

       

      I didn't think to set up my capture program but I feel like one of the Potter sites will have it later.  *crossing fingers*

       


      Satai Delenn 
      11/06/05 at 12:24 PM

      Comments:

      Tom just arrived. Didn't recognize him. His hair is SOOOOO short!!!!


      Michelle 
      11/06/05 at 12:22 PM

      What is your location? Belfast

      Comments:

      Urgh, the dredded "Cannot Find Server" page.  Any sign of Mr. Fiennes yet?


      Christina 
      11/06/05 at 12:22 PM

      What is your location? panic, panic...Don`t panic...PANIC!

      Comments:
      Ok, the premiere started like 20 minutes ago, acording to EET time! Ang what I get on that link.....NOTHING! I mean I can acces the site but nothing`s happening! AAAAARGH! Hope there will be a recording...I know he`s not gonna be there but still..Glad you are ok, Dee, I read about the tornado! I hope everyone there is safe.

      Satai Delenn 
      11/06/05 at 12:21 PM

      Comments:

      LMAO! The guy that plays Crabbe seems as "bright" in real life as his character in the film! lol. Maybe he's just not used to interviews.


      Peekabooh 
      11/06/05 at 12:18 PM

      Comments:

      oh my, "Igor Karkarov" looks goooooooodddddd!!!!


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 12:16 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      I hope one of the Potter sites are capturing this for publishing later. 

       

       

       

       


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 12:15 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Dan Radcliffe is now arriving...and I see one of my favorites...Robbie Coltraine!

       

       


      Peekabooh 
      11/06/05 at 12:15 PM

      Comments:

      So has Dan.....


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 12:13 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Rupert Grint and Emma Watson just arrived. 

       


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 12:11 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Its streaming as I type this, A Fan!  Click on the link above. 

       

       


      A fan 
      11/06/05 at 12:08 PM

      What is your location? se

      Comments:

      anyone here around that are/have seen the premiere of harry potter 4 today, it was the 6:th was it not?


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 12:04 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      You'll need to keep trying.  It will come up eventually.  It looks like the traffic is huge! 

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/06/05 at 12:00 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      working for me now!


      Satai Delenn 
      11/06/05 at 11:57 AM

      Comments:

      The link worked 8 hours ago! What is going on?????? Too many hits on the site????

       

      ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't STAND THIS!!!!!

       

      This is just not fair!

       

      Murphy's Law strikes again!

       

      My life just SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


      Satai Delenn 
      11/06/05 at 11:54 AM

      Comments:

      ACH! ACH! ACH!!!!!

       

      THe link isn't working! I'm in panic mode! I feel like Rain Man! "2 minutes to the GOF Premiere! And of COURSE the link doesn't work!"!!!!!!

       

      NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


      CatsPlay 
      11/06/05 at 11:53 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Video server is not responding for me, seems like they are crashed..?


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 11:51 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      And now the video is available too!

       


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 11:49 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Glad you're OK, Dee.  Your dream kind of sounds like more of a nightmare in my opinion. 

       

        Hi Snaples!  Welcome to our group! 

       

      The audio on the streaming has started!!!

       


      Snaples 
      11/06/05 at 11:38 AM

      Comments:

      I say the extra eye and mouth represent your husband and the worriedness was because you knew he would find out about you and, not so much Snape as much as the deep love you feel for Alan Rickman. Definitely a fantastic sex dream in my opinion.

      You wanted to kiss Snapes lips, but someone elses were nearer to you so you kissed them. Your husbands.
      Is that a good interpetation?


      Ulrika 
      11/06/05 at 11:35 AM

      Comments:

      Ooops, I meant "to read the whole review", not interview...


      Dee 
      11/06/05 at 11:28 AM

      Comments:

      Everyone - Thanks for your concerns. Tornadoes happen so frequently here that Hoosiers tend to get a bit too blais about the warnings (perhaps they do the same thing down south about hurrican warnings?). I live in the northeastern part of the state. We had 80mph winds and lots of trees are down, but no actual tornado. Scary...

      i HATE indiana i HATE indiana i HATE indiana i HATE indiana i HATE indiana

       

      I hope Ali Pat is okay too. She is east of me and in the line of our storms. Ali Pat? You out there?

       

      Okay...my dream. BUT I not just posting it for titalating reasons . I'd really like to know what it means! (don't worry - it's rated G)

      I'm a young woman in Snape's class. I'm deeply attracted to him and trying to flirt (without being slutty) but I don't seem to know how. I know I'm not being sexy or obvious enough. I'm just giving him warm smiles and lingering looks.

      Finally, Snape notices, but he isn't sure if he's reading my vague signals correctly. He walks over to talk to a nearby student and while standing beside my chair he puts his hand into his pocket -- which pulls back his coattail so his trouser leg is exposed.

      I decide to lean my head against his thigh so he will positively get the message, but when I turn to look - OMG! There is a small, clear plastic window in the side of his trouser leg (about 5" square). I look and on his skin is an extra eye looking through the window at me -- and another very sensuous mouth!

      In my dream, I'm fascinated! It's amazing, it's cool! So, I lean over and give the mouth a quick kiss through the window -- the mouth smirks and the eye gets this "knowing" expression.

      Class is dismissed, but Snape calls out, "Miss ----. I want to discuss this with you in my office after dinner."

      I'm thrilled! But as the day goes on I start to worry (not sure what I'm worried about). I skip dinner and go for a walk in the caves under the school to think.

      The cave is lit my torches and it's cold. I suddenly hear footsteps behind me. When I turn, it's Snape. He grabs my shoulders roughly and purrs, "I couldn't wait, Miss ----. I was afraid you wouldn't show up."

      I was aroused, excited, amused, scared to death... I didn't know whether to stay or run. No one would hear me scream...but maybe he wasn't going to hurt me and it would be fabulous. I kept thinking about that extra eye and mouth, and wondering what other weird features he might have. I was completely frozen in indecision.

      Does anyone have a clue?


      Ulrika 
      11/06/05 at 11:26 AM

      What is your location? Sweden

      Comments:

      New review of Goblet of Fire on telegraph.co.uk

       

      "Prof Snape is at his best, funnier than ever before, and Hermione and Ron are as fantastic as they have always been. Prof Dumbledore seemed slightly less likeable than in the previous films, more angry and violent."

       

      To read the whole interview, click here:

      http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2005/11/06/npotter06.xml&sSheet=/news/2005/11/06/ixhome.html 

       


      Hikity 
      11/06/05 at 11:00 AM

      Comments:

      Thanks Claudia, I am looking forward to it...


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 10:57 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Hikity, there is no other information to pass on to you about the video streaming.  When I watched the Hitchhiker's premiere, you just loaded the site and the video was there.  So I'm thinking that either at the specified time, the video will load automatically or there will be a link to click to the video.  Actually, the link to the time differences is quite a neat idea. 

       

      Alfan, I imagine just standing next to Jason Mews was enough to get one high.  LOL   I still laugh sooo hard about him memorizing all the lines in the script so he won't "piss off that Rickman dude".  LOL

       

       


      Alfan 
      11/06/05 at 10:48 AM

      What is your location? AZ

      Comments:

      Thinking of you in Indiana, hope all of you are ok. Send us a message and let us know your ok.Just to  let you know that my Rob Thomas concert was awesome and there were even lots of people smoking pot, but me and my mom stayed clean.

      You know, going off topic i always wondered why Alan and Jason Mews always got along so well, hmm, now i know, hee hee. (just kidding again). { but they did get along}


      Hikity 
      11/06/05 at 10:27 AM

      What is your location? sunny November Sunday

      Comments:

      Claudia, what exactly do I have to do to watch the premiere?? Click on your link above and then?? Up to now I can only click on "check your time..." Turtle

      Elaine, I totally agree with you and THANKS A LOT for these smiles - I loaded them, because I loved your "rainy day one" and they are gorgeous . What a pity you have a rainy Sunday (but hope is on the march, you know how it is - there is always sunshine afterwards!)

       

      Dee, a thousand thanks again for your wallpaper.


      Alanfan 
      11/06/05 at 10:09 AM

      Comments:

      Soooorrrry 2 hours too early, go back to sleep Alanfan.


      Alanfan 
      11/06/05 at 10:06 AM

      Comments:

      Can't see anythink Claudia! Has it started yet?


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 10:00 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Oops!  I forgot to thank Creamuts for those pics too!  The middle one I've seen before but the two outside ones, obviously from the same shoot, are new to me.  Thank you so much, Creamuts!

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/06/05 at 09:51 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Thanks for the photos without blue lines, creamnuts!  YUM!  I would really like to have the larger size of those photos but they are *way* too expensive.  I wonder where this person got unpublished photos?


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 09:22 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Laura, you might have to re-install your original DVD player software again.

       

      That dang Inter-Actual DVD player has always caused problems for me too.  I just always choose not to install it and the DVD plays on my preferred software, PowerDVD.     

       

      I agree with you on the type of glasses, Elaine.  *grin*

       


      Laura 
      11/06/05 at 09:16 AM

      Comments:
      thank you Elaine. yes , it was this software to crash my computer, it installed and then wanted me to buy a dvd decorder (???), then it wanted me to install macroflash and it froze my pc. I unistalled all of this and now no one dvd plays anymore, no original dvd, no my own dvd, no dvd-r, no dvd-rw, nothing plays
      Elaine 
      11/06/05 at 09:00 AM

      Comments:

      Laura, was it that very irritating "Inter-Actual" or "Inter-Active" player? I had a prob with gettting my dvd player to recognise the "extra" credit. I think I went to the Inter-Active website to get it sorted. Try that. They may have patch.

      Claudia, missed the words "son of"! Think I need a new pair: Nerd  But prefer this type filled with something a little alcoholic: Ice Water 


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 08:21 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      I just turned on the news and see a tornado has hit Indiana.  Tornados are sooooo horribly terrible because they sneak up when you least expect it. 

       

      Dee and other Indiana friends, let us know you're OK as soon as you can. 

       


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 08:12 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Yall don't forget the London premiere of GoF in a few hours!!! 

       


      Claudia 
      11/06/05 at 08:00 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Elaine wrote:

      Quote:
      This is a haven, no doubt about it, but even we have been bitchy lately. Let's call a truce and start getting back to AR worship! We Are Not Worthy  

       

       

      Amen, Sistah Elaine!!!

       

      I also want to add that all this WB stuff isn't just the site or just me.  Yall need to pat yourselves on the back too.  On top of the site, its the nature of this group that gets attention so congrats to all of us!!! 

       

      Thank you for the interview tid-bit, Emily!  Nobel Son is sounding weirder and weirder every day.  PhD in cannibalism???  YUK  I hope this is just the study of the tribes of cannibals.  This sounds like it will be a very dark movie.

       

      Elaine, Bryan Greenberg said he is playing the title role of the "son of a Nobel Prize winning chemist".  I still think AR is the prize winner.    

       

      Thank you for that review, Christina!  TMD IS my all-time favorite film!  That's a wonderful review and then there's that last line....

       

      Of course, the fact that Jamie is played by Alan Rickman, the sexiest semi-unknown actor around, might have something to do with it ...

       

      KelClancey' site is a treasure trove for sure.  She has a lot of old stuff not found in other places. 

       

      Satai, don't worry about "pluggin" SWARF.  This certainly isn't a competition.  Its a place we share all things Rickman and there are many many many sites out there that have loads of great stuff.  In fact, Helen's site has always been hilarious! 

       

       


      Laura 
      11/06/05 at 07:53 AM

      Comments:

      I need help:

      this stupid stupid and idiot dvd of Harry potter/P.Stone installed on my pc a software that I didn't need to open some extras.....then it turned out that it wasn't enough ad I still can't open something. Plus it self-decided that it's my default dvd player and now I can't play anymore any dvd with my dvd player!!!! neither harry potter, neither dogma, nothing!

      HELPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!

      I unistalled it but I can't open any dvd

      sigh sigh sigh

      Laura

      I write my email because often I can't load this page


      Christina 
      11/06/05 at 06:56 AM

      Comments:
      Ok, talk about a good laugh! I found this yesterday, but (stupid me) I erased my history this moring so I can` find the link again. So I`ll just post the picture. All hail to the one who thought about this!

      Drats!!!! For some reason or another I can`t paste it correctly from Photobucket! But it`s there if you want to take a look. You can`t miss it!

      Laura 
      11/06/05 at 06:49 AM

      What is your location? Italy

      Comments:

      creamuts,

      you are fantastic and your work on taking off the lines is wonderful!

      thank you


      Christina 
      11/06/05 at 06:25 AM

      Comments:
      I maen DREAM, gosh!

      Christina 
      11/06/05 at 06:24 AM

      Comments:
      Dee - not the naughty questions I would have expcted...How dissapointing...
      And you have to tell us your dreem, I`ve been cranky since morning and sure could use a good laugh!I found a very interesting site the other day concerning dreams, if I find the link again, I`ll post it.


      creamuts 
      11/06/05 at 06:23 AM

      What is your location? Enschede

      Comments:

      An "un_blue striped_Alan"....

       

      http://creamuts.livejournal.com/55889.html?mode=reply


      cassey 
      11/06/05 at 05:55 AM

      Comments:
      Thanks to Claudia and Warner Bros for the GOF links. It makes things more easier.

      Thank you Dee for the wonderful wallpapers. Metatron is one of my favourite Alan. He looks so beautifully there.

      I'm glad to hear, that I'm not the only one with stupid dreams about AR/Snape. You must tell us your dream please!
      Elaine 
      11/06/05 at 05:15 AM

      Comments:

      Dee, you are a laugh!

       

      Satai, I think you write so well and you should explore this talent further. Sorry that I have not said so before.

       

      So Bryan Greenburg says that he is the Nobel prizewinner. I thought that was AR's part. So what part IS he playing! (Thanks for finding that, Em!)

       

      And I am glad that peace reigns once again!  Peace You know, that post  from the imdb that Carly quoted unfortunately rings true with me. Why do we argue so much? Why do some of us have to be "first with the pics" or else go into a sulk. Why do we have to be competitie with each other - I know more about AR than you, blah blah blah! I cringe sometimes at what we say to each other - and I include myself! I think, what if AR was reading this? What would he think about his fans? THis GB is far better than some, and better than some groups, and far better than the imdb board which always seems to be controversial. This is a haven, no doubt about it, but even we have been bitchy lately. Let's call a truce and start getting back to AR worship! We Are Not Worthy 

       

      (And I'm listening to Jackson Browne who always makes me very philosophical. And it is HORRIBLE here today -  Rainy 

       

        


      Hikity 
      11/06/05 at 03:37 AM

      What is your location? sunny Rheinland

      Comments:

      Morning ladies,

       

      just a short note to let you know that I feel alarmed by the Hello-voting. As I do not by all means intend to give anyone other than the OOOA the credit to be the most attractive men in this universe  .  I stop voting for others now.

      Have a lovely Sunday

      Cheers, Hikity


      Sherry 
      11/06/05 at 02:32 AM

      Comments:

      I really enjoy your posts here and at SWARF, Satai. Yours are/is (?) one of my favorites, too.

       

      Dee-were you perhaps dreaming about farming with Snape, and just what were you 'plowing'?

       


      Satai Delenn 
      11/06/05 at 02:29 AM

      Comments:

      ARGH! I better go to bed so that I can get up at 10:30am and come down here and watch the premier since it starts at 11:00am my time! DAMMIT! Ok. Off to bed!


      Satai Delenn 
      11/06/05 at 02:25 AM

      Comments:

      Yes! You simply MUST tell your dream! If not here, then at S.W.A.R.F. (sorry, honestly, I'm not trying to plug for them. It's not even my site, it's just one of my favorite places to hang out.) they have a dream thread entitiled "I finally had an Alan Dream!!!" lol. I had a Lupin dream a while ago. Then I had a weird dream that I was part of the "Golden Quartet" (with me making up the fourth person). THAT was a frustrating dream as I got really close to Snape and yet, Oh so far away as the man I encountered on the Hogwarts Express was Snape's cousin. Looked and dressed almost exactly like Snape, but wasn't quite him! I finally did eventually have an Alan dream. I posted it in the thread over at you know where, but I don't remember it now. lol. So please post your Snape dream!


      Sherry 
      11/06/05 at 01:06 AM

      Comments:

      Dee, you HAVE to tell about your dream. You've left, at least me, too curious!


      Dee 
      11/06/05 at 12:54 AM

      Comments:

      Did someone want another Dogma wallpaper?

       

       

      I love that little dip just above his upper lip! egads...the man is absolutely edible...

       

      I had an odd Snape dream last night. I'm sure it must mean something but I can't figure it out. They say that dreams should not be taken literally. For example: dreams about sex rarely have anything to do with actual sex; dreams about farming have nothing to do with farming; etc. (and no...I didn't dream that Snape and I were having sex on a tractor! Impossible! Every time you bump into furrow you lose your grip on the stick shift ). I hate to describe it because I will sound like a complete dork! Any amateur dream analysts out there willing to step forward?

       

      *yawn* off to bed...with hopefully more dreams!


      CatsPlay 
      11/06/05 at 12:01 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      I was also really amused by this,

       

      He sent drawings of how he felt I should look (extremely useful) and suggestions as to how I might approach playing Frances (a lot of French actresses got mentioned, I seem to recall).


      CatsPlay 
      11/05/05 at 11:49 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Dee & Marlina,

       

      I think this was my favorite visual picture,

       

      Find Alan's nose sticking out of a quantity of black Gore-Tex and ask it questions.


      Marlina 
      11/05/05 at 11:12 PM

      What is your location? Indonesia

      Comments:

      Thanks all.. Just want to know what are you all think about it 

       

      Quote:
      Alfan said:

      Wow, great news Claudia. I do wish that Alan was going to one of the two premiers but thats ok, duuuuddeee, maybe Alan's gonna sit back, grab a dubie and smoke the leaf til the red is dead dude! eeexcceelllleeennttt.....( kidding).But for now i leave you till later tonight, im off to the Phoenix State Fair to see Rob Thomas..........excellent 

       

      ahhahaa.. Alfan! You make me laugh! Hard!

       

      Emily~ Cannibalism? I don't know "Nobel Son" got anything to do with cannibalism? The movie sounds weirder and weirder

       

      Catsplay~ Thanks for that! Yep, ET sure got a way in words.. I especially like this one..

      You -," he pointed at my mother, "need to stop being so endearing, and you  -," fixing me with a beady, hazel stare, "need to stop looking after everybody. Just act."

       

      and this one..

       

      He'd glare at a costume with his head cocked to one side, narrow his eyes and finally say something like "too structured," or rush at a pile of photographs or a blanket and tweak them about until satisfied.

       

       

      Dee~ If i could meet this guy... I maybe will ask your question number #2.. Is he happy? 

       


      kathy 
      11/05/05 at 11:08 PM

      Comments:

      Dee you are so profound.  I would also like to know what he says to that question.

       

      I would ask:

       

      What book is on your night table?

       

      After your Dad died what man helped you the most to be a good man?

       

      what are you most proud of?

       

      what are you most afraid of?

       

      For you, what is happiness?, success?

       

       


      Dee 
      11/05/05 at 10:32 PM

      Comments:

      Catsplay - What lovely descriptions from ET! She does have a way with words. Not sure if I've read that article before or if I just forgotten it, but the warm images of AR certainly went down smooth on this blustery fall night! My favorites:

      ...Alan, with his deep molasses voice and half-closed lids...

       

      ...sharp and subtle as a Venetian-glass knife. He'll just insert it into some sham skin you've created and cut it away, but however close to the bone he gets, he never draws blood. He's alarmingly specific.

       

      Alan was concentrating so hard that he didn't even notice the onset of frostbite in three of his toes.

       

      Alan makes you laugh with his dry-as-cuttlefish wit, remains calm in the face of all the crises...

       

      He is, I suppose, the ideal parent - consistent, judicious and intrigued.

       

      egads...what I wouldn't give to meet this man! I posed the question earlier: "What would you most want to ask AR?" I wasn't sure myself what I would ask, but maybe I'd just like to know:

       

      1) What do you believe happens to us after we die?

      2) Are you happy?


      Satai Delenn 
      11/05/05 at 08:28 PM

      Comments:

      Ok, I just need to address something briefly that Carly Linda said when quoting me and then I PROMISE, I will shut my mouth about the whole thing!

       

      Carly,

       

      I realize that you were in agreement with me and others in many things in your post. I am not disputing that. I just chose to address you and Gem, and whoever else was saying whatever in one lump category. Sorry for any confusion. Anyway, I am just basically tired of people like the Binders playing games at the expense of loyal fans, because it just gets tiring and who ultimately suffers in the end? The fans.

       

      Ok. Done now. Moving on.

       

      Claudia,

       

      CONGRATS! THAT IS AWESOME! I think that is just great that your site was chosen for the GOF premiere stuff!

       

      I'm planning to go to the midnight premiere in a town that is about a 1/2 hour/45 minutes away from me. It's a theater that is 21 and up only unless they are showing kids movies. And even though they will be having a midnight showing, they are still opening it up to all ages which sucks. I went to the midnight showing last year and there were all these 6 year olds there. They were quiet and polite, but it was still annoying. I am just not a kid person. It's a pretty cool theater though. You sit in these business executive chairs and they have long tables if you are in the long rows, or they have round tables down on the main floor. I like the round tables. Then, waiters and waitresses come around and take your drink order and then hand you a menu and place your drink order while you decide what you want to eat (they serve alcohol too). Then they take your lunch or dinner order (depending on what time of day you go) and then they bring you your food. They put real butter on the popcorn instead of that artificial butter flavored oil stuff. Their pizza is AWESOME! and the drinks (non-alcohol) are bottomless. And the price of the movie ticket is only $8.00. Food is extra, but tell me, where these days can you go to a first run showing of a movie for less than $10.00 that is NOT a matinee show? lol. They are going to open the box office at 5pm to start selling tickets for the night. I am planning to head out there after my class that afternoon. So I should be there to stand in line at the box office somewhere between 2:30pm and 3:00pm. I know. I'm nuts. But I did the same thing last year for POA. And I'll do the same thing when OOTP comes out! lol.

       

      Oh, OT. Is anyone familiar with the school Notre Dame? Or a book called "Notre Dame: 100 Years" by Arthur J. Hope? I was at my school's library yesterday and they were having a book sale to get rid of all these old and unused/un-needed books and I came across that book and it was autographed by the author. I bought it for $1.00.

       

      Not bad. We'll see how interesting the book is. lol.


      CatsPlay 
      11/05/05 at 08:26 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      I've spent the day on and off reading the massive collection of articles at the KelClancy site (linked from the homepage of the Download Haven).  Some of you may have read this in the past, but, if you like Emma Thompson's Sense & Sensibilities Diaries, here is an article that she wrote about filming Winter Guest with Alan.  Some really cute insights, and I love Emma's style...

       

      http://web.archive.org/web/19980114131159/kelclancy.tgsolutions.com/articles/chilly.htm

       

       


      Christina 
      11/05/05 at 07:34 PM

      Comments:
      This is a cute review (but verry small) on TMD http://www.salon.com/mwt/time/1998/03/06time2.html
      Emily 
      11/05/05 at 07:31 PM

      Comments:

      From an interview with Bryan Greenberg, star of "Nobel Son":

       

      What is on the horizon for this budding actor? “I’m about to start a film next week called The Nobel Son. It’s an independent and has a great cast. Alan Rickman, Danny Devito, and Eliza Dushku, and I play the title role of the son of a Nobel Prize winning chemist. It’s in the vein of Fargo and American Beauty.” Greenberg manages to spill a tad on the plot, but even that doesn’t quite explain the dark subject matter. “It’s very dysfunctional and twisted. I am getting my PHD degree in cannibalism. ”


      Alfan 
      11/05/05 at 05:55 PM

      What is your location? AZ

      Comments:

      Wow, great news Claudia. I do wish that Alan was going to one of the two premiers but thats ok, duuuuddeee, maybe Alan's gonna sit back, grab a dubie and smoke the leaf til the red is dead dude! eeexcceelllleeennttt.....( kidding).But for now i leave you till later tonight, im off to the Phoenix State Fair to see Rob Thomas..........excellent.


      Christina 
      11/05/05 at 05:17 PM

      Comments:
      Ok, I` sure this is old news to many of you, it`s just that I`ve stumbled upon it and thought someone here may find it interesting.http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/a/alanrickma251459.html

      Happy Guy Fawkes Day! (BTW I recently saw Gunpowder, Treason and Plots, thought it was quite good, except the soundtrack on the first part that features old Romanian music!It`s pobably because they filmed it here but still, a bit weird)
      RickiNicki 
      11/05/05 at 05:04 PM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:
      Claudia, I'm proud of you! You rock! lol

      Happy Guy Fawkes Day to my fellow britons!


      Claudia 
      11/05/05 at 04:06 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Elaine, what a funny tradition!  Almost like "Trick or Treat".

       


      Elaine 
      11/05/05 at 03:59 PM

      Comments:

      Yes Julie, you really need a "guy" to put at ther top of your bonfire. I choose Bliar! When I was a kid, we all used to go out before 5th Nov with strange looking "guys" and beg for "Penny for the Guy". THey don't seem to do that now. Kids grow up too quickly now!


      Elaine 
      11/05/05 at 03:52 PM

      Comments:

      Ali-Pat, just finished wiping the tears away. Thanks so much for bringing us back to the main topic of this board.

       

      It's a real shame AR is not going to the prem. With the streaming video, we would have had a lovely view!!

       

      And now I'm off to watch GQ which is showing on UK Gold tonight!

       

      (And I've just been to a bonfire party so I'm all smoky!)

       Fireworks 


      Claudia 
      11/05/05 at 03:52 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      That's right, Julie *smack forehead*....Its

       

       

      Guy Fawkes Day today!

       

      That must be where all our Brit pals are!  At all the bonfires and fireworks displays that go on throughout the country.

       

       


      Christina 
      11/05/05 at 03:50 PM

      Comments:
      That`s it, guys, for Thanksgiving - No more turkey! "Sad Hens" tastes a lot better! Really now,I wonder how did "schmuppy" found out my daily schedule! Gotta hide my stalking equipment when I go outside from now on, people might notice! UPS!
      Julie 
      11/05/05 at 03:45 PM

      What is your location? Michigan

      Comments:

        to Carly Linda:  WOW! "schmuppy" described me so well, it's eerie!! 

       

      Isn't tonight "Bonfire night?"  It's written on my calendar, but noboby's mentioned it.  It's thundering here anyway, so I might not get to build one.  And I don't have a likeness of Guy Fawkes to toss in.  Is that required?  

       

       


      Carly Lynda 
      11/05/05 at 03:27 PM

      What is your location? MONTREAL, Canada

      Comments:
      For Dee:-

      Can I just tell you that that Metatron wallpaper of yours is by far the *BEST* Dogma wallpaper I have seen yet!  (*Snatched it!*)

      Excellent job, girl!

      The colours are superb and Alan's expression is, well, priceless.  And love the jacket.

      MORE, PLEASE!


      For Marlina:-

      I got a laugh from that IMBd Board.

      However, I found this post from a "schmuppy" particularly ... interesting:-

      "Yeah, Dingo - you can have a lot of naughty fun if you want to, baiting the sad hens that make up Alan Rickman's fan base. Some of them take it to total stalker proportions. Others just obsessively trade factiods about Rickman gleaned from years of obsession. They spend hours a day trying to one-up each other about how much they "know" Alan. Try making up something juicy, like telling them you saw Alan Rickman fall off a stool in Joe Allen's, reeking of Tanqueray, and then watch gleefully while they screech and wail and eat their own heads."

      Needless to say, it deserves no reply.


      Laurie 
      11/05/05 at 02:45 PM

      What is your location? Vermont

      Comments:

      My home computer is being repaired (picked up a worm) so I've gone in to the office to check my e-mail and this place and wow, lots of stuff going on.

       

      I just have to say, Ali-Pat, love your question # 4. I want to be in line with Dee when you ask it! LOL

       

      Now have to go back home so not sure if I will get the chance to check in with you all again tomorrow or Monday. My neighbor is working on my computer so not sure when it will be fixed. Anyway, hope everyone's weekend goes great!


      SeverinaSnape 
      11/05/05 at 01:52 PM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:

      Claudia

       

      Well done and congratulations!

       

      I cant think of anyone who deserves it more


      Claudia 
      11/05/05 at 01:34 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      It is very funny, kathy!  Here's the link.

       

      Mastering the Universe

       

      I plan to capture the series and burn to CD if case someone misses an episode. 

       


      kathy 
      11/05/05 at 01:30 PM

      Comments:

      Dear Friends---

      Slightly off topic but those of you who enjoy Dawn French might enjoy a radio program she is doing.  The first episode was Wed. on BBC4 radio called Mastering the Universe--just go to the Listen Again feature, it is very funny.

       

       

       

      Claudia, thanks for the email!


      Claudia 
      11/05/05 at 12:57 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Christina according to WB, the site above is the place the streaming video will appear.  So I'm sure if that site doesn't automatically go into the streaming video that it will provide a link to do so. 

       

      Oh and if your computer can handle streaming video, it shouldn't have a problem with this.

       


      Claudia 
      11/05/05 at 12:45 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Thanks for the Quotes link, Thea!  How true this one is:

       

      I am hellbent on defying your expectations, at every turn, and even if you don't like what's being done, I dare you to find it uninteresting.

      In reference to this one:

       

      I do feel more myself in America. I can regress there, and they have roller-coaster parks.

      England doesn't have roller-coaster parks? 

       

       

      Marlina, thenaughtydingo was probably having another childish moment as he/she eluded to in an earlier post in that same thread.  I wouldn't worry about it.  I'm sure the AR Police will get a hold of him/her soon enough.  *snort*

       

      Here ya go, Christina:

       

      Hehe.
      Speaking of, I heard Rickman does drugs. Someone said he was smoking pot with them in an old apartment
      (cough)

       

      I really do think this person is just trying to rile people's feathers so if you ignore him/her...he/she will eventually go find another group to play around with. 

       

       

       

       

       

       


      Christina 
      11/05/05 at 12:30 PM

      Comments:
      Marlina - could you post the comment, please? I`m having trougle registering because at some point the page won`t open! I`ll keep trying.

      Alba 
      11/05/05 at 12:10 PM

      Comments:
      That's exciting news, Claudia. I bet you feel great!

      Marlina, I think they're just goofing around hoping AR fans will get upset. Let's not fall for it.
      Sorry, this is a private entry which is only viewable by the guestbook owner.

      [View Entry]

      kathy 
      11/05/05 at 12:00 PM

      Comments:

      Christina I'm with you--Binder is old news now.

      Thanks.

       

       

      Claudia-----Yay for you and WB  told you this was a great place! 


      Marlina 
      11/05/05 at 11:51 AM

      Comments:

      erm...  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0483756/board/flat/28413300

      Err.. please read the post by thenaughtydingo

       

      Is it a joke? I want to laugh but then.. what do you all think?


      Dee 
      11/05/05 at 11:37 AM

      Comments:

      Ali Pat - Okay...we'll let you ask AR all four of those "grave" questions. BUT, just because we like you! As for #4 - I definately want to be standing in line for the week he's "sexually voracious"!

       

      Claudia - wOw!! They picked your site just out of the blue? Take a bow, girl!!

       


      Here's a new Dogma wallpaper to help us celebrate! I took a little liberty and add the wings...!


      Christina 
      11/05/05 at 11:32 AM

      Comments:
      This Binder business HAS really already taken enough of our time and frankly, I don`t see it going anywhere. If I`d be fortunate enough to live in the US I myself would have written and requested (and be most willing to PAY for it) a DVD copy of TSFJG. And yes, I would have been pretty frustrated by their attitude. But that`s just life and we really shouldn`t let this spoil all our good-disposition. I`m really sorry about Gem`s view concerning this particular matter and how it affected all of you. I really think she overreacted, it`s too bad this thing happened. Hope she will come round.
      Anyway, Claudia, great news on WB! I`ve seen the link on Mugglenet yesterday and wanted to post it but I was really tired and went straight to bed. I`m so excited! But....how does this exactly work? I didn`t see the Hitchhicker on the internet premiere so I wouldn`t know.  Does the size of the bandwith counts? I think it does....
      And Dee - what would your question be? I`m sure it`s naughty!

      Marlina 
      11/05/05 at 11:23 AM

      What is your location? Indonesia

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://alan_rickman_freak.blogs.friendster.com/rickmesmerized

      Comments:

      Claudia~That's a wonderful news! I've just checked it.. let me see.. one , two, three, four, five.. 5 Alan piccies!!

       

      Wow, I've just not checked in about once whole day and see what i missed?? A discussion about TSFJG!

      I did send an e-mail for Mr Mike Binder though

      Hope with all those mails will enlighten how desperate all Alan Rickman fans right now..

       

      And i don't mean to offense anyone.. This might be my childish mind.. But, I start imagining Mr Binder's laughing while reading the e-mail!  

       

      Dee~ That's very wonderful ARtwork! Is it Sinclair eating his croissant on the background?? WOW!

       

      I want to see the GoF premiere live but then.. There's no Alan to be looked forward to..  I wonder he'll attend New York Premiere..

       

       

       


      Laura 
      11/05/05 at 11:09 AM

      What is your location? Italy

      Comments:

      OT= if this rain would stop I would be able to watch my new Dogma (2 dvd) and Harry POtter 1 ( 2 dvd)! (Hoping for A.Rickman to show up the most possible in the dvd with Extras


      Carly Lynda 
      11/05/05 at 10:55 AM

      What is your location? MONTREAL, Canada

      Comments:
      Although Claudia asked that we put aside the Binder brouhahas and move on with the fun--and "YAY!" for that--I must, however, address this:-

      Quote:
      Satai Delenn wrote:-

      No one here is asking for anything FREE. Have you heard ANY of us demanding/requesting/asking for ANYTHING free? No. We've all said we're willing to pay for the video/DVD. Or, we'd be extremely willing and even HAPPY to go to the theaters to see it.



      Uhmmm, if you read my posts correctly, I *NEVER* implied that anyone was asking for the DVD for "FREE", nor that it may be the reason why the Binders are not extending the courtesy on a larger scale.


      Quote:
      They constantly make excuses about why they WON'T release the film KNOWING that there are Die Hard AR fans (and fans of the other actors as well) and then every so often come out with reasons why they MIGHT release it.

      They are inconsistent. What they are doing is teasing the fans and that is just wrong. Proper film creators make movies so that their films WILL be released. Not to sit back and play childish games with the fans.



      All valid points, Satai! Most of which I exposed to the Binders myself, in no uncertain terms, in my lengthy e-mail to them, after the Westwood Festival.



      Quote:
      It is very sad that you and Gem and others cannot/will not see that and that you insist that they have done nothing wrong. They have. And they have lost the respect of MANY people with the game playing that they are doing.


      As far as the "unusual" distribution of the DVD is concerned, in my view, the Binders are acting well within their rights as "filmmakers", and if they should be accused of anything, it should be for "overextending" themselves, even if only to a select few.


      And I agree that the Binders are playing games insofar as to the question of releasing or not releasing TSFJG, having gone as far as asking for our support to bring TSFJG to a wider audience, to then find out at the Westwood Festival it was never their intention to release it. No one can dispute this argument.



      Quote:
      So as devote AR fans, why shouldn't we try to do what WE feel is right by trying to make the producers/creators see things from OUR point of view and show them that there is a LOYAL fan base out there that wants to see the film and wants to see them STOP PLAYING GAMES?!



      Again, if you read my post correctly, I fully endorse such endeavours.


      *And this concludes my commentary on the matter.*


      Laura 
      11/05/05 at 10:50 AM

      What is your location? Italy

      Comments:

      What beautiful news, Claudia!


      Thea 
      11/05/05 at 10:35 AM

      What is your location? NYC area

      Comments:

      BTW, Here's a fun site that lists a couple of hundred AR quotes, many of which we've already read before, but there are some surprises.  Someone mentioned it on another site.  My apologies if this has already been posted (It's almost impossible to bring anything new here.  You Ladies would have made great reporters!)

       

      Anyway, the URL is http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/a/alan_rickman.html

       

      My favorite is:  "I have this feeling that if I could sort out what's on my dining room table, everything would fall into place."

       

      For me it's my guest bed, but I KNEW AR and I had a lot in common!


      Claudia 
      11/05/05 at 10:28 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Great news everyone!  In my mailbox was a note from a person in the Interactive Marketing department at Warner Brothers.  After I verified that this person is for real......I picked myself up off the floor and I continued to read his mail.  It would seem that he thinks our little place on the Internet would be a great place to spread the word about GoF.  Which is astonishing to me since we are primarily an AR site. 

       

      To get us started, he has given us our own copies of these official stills from GOF. I know we have seen them before, but they're worth posting again.

       

      I've created a Photobucket account just for these stills and I'll be posting the link at the top of the page. 

       

      Thank you Warner Bros! 

       

       

       

       


      Thea 
      11/05/05 at 10:10 AM

      What is your location? NYC area

      Comments:

      Thanks, Ali-Pat and CatsPlay for helping out with my "reader" question.  Perhaps not a reader?  Oh, dear!

       

      Great questions Ali-Pat.  I find number 4 particularly compelling!


      Sabine 
      11/05/05 at 09:44 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Thanks, Claudia!  :-)


      Sabine 
      11/05/05 at 09:43 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      I just went to check the picture of the day, and guess what...  It's Mesmer playing the glass harmonica!  LOL  http://www.skinnygirlproductions.com/MrRickman/picofday2.html

       

       


      Claudia 
      11/05/05 at 09:43 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      LOL, Sabine.  Here ya go.  Kazoos, Kazoos, Kazoos

       

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/05/05 at 09:43 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      I could be wrong, but I thought I read in an interview that Alan said he is not really a 'reader', doesn't read books much.  Will try and find the reference..


      Sabine 
      11/05/05 at 09:40 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Ali-Pat: your first question is one that I would love to ask him as well! 

       

      Claudia: what on earth is a "kazoo?" 

       

      Love all the new emoticons!


      Claudia 
      11/05/05 at 09:04 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

        Leave it to Ali-Pat and few others around here to lighten the mood and make us laugh!  Thanks Ali-Pat!

       

      Hmmm, I wonder if the weird feeling inside from playing the glass harmonica compares to the feeling you get from playing a kazoo for a long period of time. 

       

       


      Laura 
      11/05/05 at 08:59 AM

      Comments:

      eheheh, I liked the 4th question


      Ali-Pat 
      11/05/05 at 08:55 AM

      What is your location? navigating a french toast bagel

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://home.earthlink.net/~sa.pe/APLhome.html

      Comments:

      Aw geez, I'm not getting into the middle of the Binder skirmishes! 

       

      I want to respond to a question Dee posed yesterday about asking Alan a question.  (And BTW, I don't know what his favorite books are.  Wonder if Melanie knows?) 

       

      Long ago in another forum I posted a list of FOUR questions I would ask him if I had the chance.  I think I should be allowed all four, given their grave importance:

      1. When they painted that fake tatoo on your foot for Blow Dry, did that tickle?

      2. I have read that playing the glass harmonica (the instrument you played as Mesmer) for extended periods of time can be dangerous to the nervous system and has reportedly driven some people mad. So, how was it? Did it make you feel all weird inside?

       

      3. Did you ever, in your wildest imaginings, speculate even once that you might end up inspiring a Lego figure?

       

      ...and finally...

       

      4. In an interview in The Guardian, you are quoted as saying you have "never been remotely sexually voracious". But then you go on to say, "...but maybe I'll be sexually voracious next week." So I guess what I'm asking is, has that week already happened? (Hopeful here) Is this the week?
       


      Laura 
      11/05/05 at 08:52 AM

      Comments:

      I read all the posts from down to up and I forgot who said what but one thing is stuck in my head: "Binder was not happy of the movie and wants to redo it".

      Is not possible that so much appreciation, (maybe even too much appreciaton from fans, in their opinion) from all over the world will show him that his movie is actually a treasure and not so bad? And that it would/will have a chance to make some good money if released?

      I believe we are all so devoted fans to desire to buy our own original copy instead of being satisfied by an illegal copy.That's we all are so tied to the hope.

      And the movie is so good not only because the story and how it was realized but also and above all due to the great actors in it ( AR first!).


      Claudia 
      11/05/05 at 08:11 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      That's great news, Nadege!  I will place that link above so it won't get dropped off.  I remember the Hitchhiker's premiere was quite fun to watch online. 

       

       


      Claudia 
      11/05/05 at 08:09 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Nice job everyone on voicing your opinions and keeping it civil.  Its certainly not your fault if someone can't take differences of opinions.

       

      My vote is to keep mailing the Saints Binder until they either remove their email addresses from their site (an open invitation to mail, I might add) or they answer your questions to them. 

       

      Satai Delenn, there's not a thing wrong with the email you sent them so don't worry one bit about.  Its not in any way harrassing or demanding.

       

      I think we've wasted enough time talking about the Binders...much more time than they deserve, I might add.  So, let's get back to having some fun, shall we?

       

      I have finished listening to my Essential Shakespeare CD set and I honestly can't recommend this enough.  I do hope the kind fellow at British Library wasn't just yanking my chain when he said that if this one was a success that maybe others will follow! 

       

       

       

       

       

        


      Nadège 
      11/05/05 at 07:54 AM

      What is your location? France

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://rickmanesque.over-blog.com

      Comments:

      Hello Girls!

       

      Notice to all the persons who cannot attend the first one of GOF in London: a broadcast The event will take place from 17 hours on it SITE  http://www.victoriareal.com/harry_potter/index.html!!

        

       

      See you later


      Lucia 
      11/05/05 at 07:39 AM

      Comments:

      (And it's "Bollocks" no X!)

       

      ROFLMFAO !!!!!


      Satai Delenn 
      11/05/05 at 04:57 AM

      Comments:

      Oh, and Sherry.....

       

      I'm the opposite of you. I express myself much better through writing than I do through speaking. I get extremely flustered with any type of speaking. How I made it through the 13th Annual Symposium speech that I was asked to participate in last year is beyond me. I know I panicked and started stuttering and turned red in the face while I was up there!!!


      Satai Delenn 
      11/05/05 at 04:48 AM

      Comments:

      Quote:
      Sherry  
      Today at 03:21 AM

      Comments:

      Satai Delenn--I wish I had your way with the written word. (I do much better 'voicing' opinion than typing them!)

       

      lol. Thanks. It comes from having years worth of practice writing book reports, writing English papers, History papers, etc. lol, essays for class tests, I guess. I always got nervous when I was handed an English term-paper assignment and the teacher wanted 10 pages, 12 font, double spaced, 1" margins. I always panicked in the beginning wondering how I would make the 10 pages. Then towards the end of the paper I always had to figure out ways to "cheat" to make everything fit DOWN into only 10 pages. lol.

       

       

      Carly Linda,

       

      No one here is asking for anything FREE. Have you heard ANY of us demanding/requesting/asking for ANYTHING free? No. We've all said we're willing to pay for the video/DVD. Or, we'd be extremely willing and even HAPPY to go to the theaters to see it.

       

      Yet the Binders refuse to do so because they claim they either A) don't think it to be profitable to release the movie Nationally/Internationally, and/or B) that they aren't happy with the film and want to re-do it.

       

      Well, if the matter is in fact point A), then they shouldn't be releasing it at all. How is releasing the film to a select few for FREE, any more profitable than releasing it nationally/Internationally? and if it's point B) then why bother releasing the original at for a select few to see? Why not wait and re-do the film and THEN do a semi-private screening?

       

      What they did makes no sense except to prove how irrational they are and how selfish/childish/uncaring they are towards the actors fans!

       

      They constantly make excuses about why they WON'T release the film KNOWING that there are Die Hard AR fans (and fans of the other actors as well) and then every so often come out with reasons why they MIGHT release it.

       

      They are inconsistent. What they are doing is teasing the fans and that is just wrong. Proper film creators make movies so that their films WILL be released. Not to sit back and play childish games with the fans.

       

      It is very sad that you and Gem and others cannot/will not see that and that you insist that they have done nothing wrong. They have. And they have lost the respect of MANY people with the game playing that they are doing.

       

      So as devote AR fans, why shouldn't we try to do what WE feel is right by trying to make the producers/creators see things from OUR point of view and show them that there is a LOYAL fan base out there that wants to see the film and wants to see them STOP PLAYING GAMES?!


      Elaine 
      11/05/05 at 04:07 AM

      Comments:

      Gem, have you been censored? Have your posts been deleted? I don't think so. You have expressed your opinion and we have all read it. We just don't happen to agree with it. Does that mean WE are not allowed to express OUR opinions, too? You have treated us all here as though we are way beneath your high intellectual position. We are the smell beneath your nose!  So ta ta. You won't be missed! (And it's "Bollocks" no X!)

       

      And now, I feel like some adoration of the man we love. More TMD I think!


      Carly Lynda 
      11/05/05 at 03:06 AM

      What is your location? MONTREAL, Canada

      Comments:
      Quote:
      Claudia wrote:-

      There is no excuse for the way he and his brother are treating the fans and nooooo amount of legal mumbo jumbo will change that.

      I'm afraid the "legal mumbo jumbo" is *NOT* the issue here, as that is strictly reserved for the usage and intent of the DVD.

      As I remember it, Mike Binder only made a promise to those fans in attendance, therefore it is wrong to state the Binders are treating AR's fans unfairly. Perhaps in the scheme of things, I may well be a longer die-hard (excuse the pun!) AR fan than all of those fans put together who were present at the TSFJG screening at the Westwood Festival and as such, I feel I deserve a paid copy of the DVD more so than them, BUT ... again, Mike Binder *DID* make the DVD offer *EXCLUSIVELY* to those fans in attendance. And as much as it sucks for me and everyone else here, I personally do not feel that the Binders are obligated towards me, beyond what they promised to those lucky fans back in September. Think of it as a "party bag" which, as we all know, are normally always offered to those in attendance *ONLY*. Now, if I or anyone else did not make it to the party, for whatever reason or circumstance, one can't expect to claim the party bag after the fact.

      However, as an AR fan, no one can prevent us from asking the Binders to expand their generosity vis-à-vis the DVD to those fans who were unable to make it to the festival, with the understanding that the Binders are in *NO WAY* obligated to comply with our requests, nor should we feel "cheated" if they choose not to.

      Quote:
      All I can say here....is open your eyes, dear. He knows who he's talking to in these letters and he knows that invoking AR's name will make all the little fans sit up and take notice.


      Hehehehe!!! "All the little fans" ... that's not me!!! I'm a *HUGE* fan.

      Of course, Mike "knows who he's talking to", especially after having been inundated with hundreds and hundreds of e-mails from eager and/or disillusioned AR fans. He's no idiot and in the business he's in, he knows on which side to butter his toast. It's the nature of the beast.





      Sherry 
      11/05/05 at 02:21 AM

      Comments:

      Satai Delenn--I wish I had your way with the written word. (I do much better 'voicing' opinion than typing them!)


      Satai Delenn 
      11/05/05 at 02:13 AM

      Comments:

      Quote:
      Gem  
      Today at 02:58 AM

      What is your location?
      Moraga

      Comments:
      ....I tried to convince Mike Binder to do that when we spoke a few weeks ago. All was very courteous and friendly, but the more I pressed him and invoked the eager fans, the more he resisted. It was almost like a toddler closing his mouth tighter as the spoon of peas approaches......

      It seems that no one is allowed to voice an opinion here that is different from a certain person's. Bollux to that. I'm out of here, no more lurking, even. I know plenty of AR fans who are secure enough to debate opposing views calmly and politely.

       

      Well, then that just shows how childish and immature he is. That is very sad and quite frankly a rather pathetic attitude to take.

       

       

      You can certainly voice your disagreement. No one is saying otherwise. The majority of us here just happen to disagree with your opinions and feel very strongly about it. As strongly as you feel that Mike Binder is in the right. For you to go run and hide though, shows that it is you that cannot handle debating/discussing differing opinions.


      Sherry 
      11/05/05 at 02:11 AM

      Comments:

      To quote Gem--"It seems that no one is allowed to voice an opinion here that is different from a certain person's. Bollux to that. I'm out of here, no more lurking, even. I know plenty of AR fans who are secure enough to debate opposing views calmly and politely."

       

      It has always seemed to me that people here are *allowed* to voice opinions that differ. We are secure enough to debate opposing views calmy and politely. Perhaps the difference between 'us' and you is that we are not as uppity and full of self-importance as you appear to be. My advice to you is...Get Over Thyself.


      Gem 
      11/05/05 at 01:58 AM

      What is your location? Moraga

      Comments:
      Well, while I was out a lot happened: broken Commandments, mistaken identities, uncalled-for nastiness, and misunderstood communications. Although the First Amendment right to Free Speech is endangered in this country, I will try to clarify:

      1. I never said that nobody could send an email to anybody. I merely said that flooding the Binders with a bunch of emails might have the opposite effect from the one desired.

      2. I would be very, very happy for SFJG to be released widely on DVD; I tried to convince Mike Binder to do that when we spoke a few weeks ago. All was very courteous and friendly, but the more I pressed him and invoked the eager fans, the more he resisted. It was almost like a toddler closing his mouth tighter as the spoon of peas approaches. Hey, I recognize stubborn from the inside. (Example: In my teens a doctor told me not to go back to school, as I would never finish. I went back anyway. When the cancer came back in less than two years, he said that I would never live to my 25th birthday. I've stubbornly gone way past that one.) Regarding the stubborn thing, my hypothesis was that Mike Binder would be less and less likely to give the film DVD release, or send any free ones to individuals, as more people sent requests. That's how stubborn works. I would be delighted for all AR fans to get a chance to see the film. I fear, however, that all this fuss will only harden the position held by Mike Binder. Advocating that fans send a lot of emails has probably made it more certain that no one else will get a look at this film.

      The reasons Binder gave for keeping the lid on SFJG were mostly artistic, but I think that there might be an unmentioned career reason, too. It's the pressure of the biz in LA. We grew up in Southern California, and my brother worked at Paramount Studios. The film industry is very harsh and superficial; you are only considered as good as your last performance and box office gross. To release a less-than-successful movie can kill a career, or at least put it into reverse. I think that Mike Binder is probably at least as concerned about his career as he is about fans being happy. He is not dissing anyone. He's just looking out for his career; this is not evil. Sure, we would all like to see the film made available to everyone. It would be great for AR to get the royalties, too, but I don't expect Binder to risk putting himself out of business just to make fans feel better.

      Mike Binder has gotten himself into hot water with his impulsive offer of DVDs to film festival patrons. I really didn't expect him to honor requests made that night, but he kept his word; even though it was not professionally advisable, he sent out the DVDs. For that generous and honorable move, he deserves kudos, not the mean-spirited vitriol people are heaping on him.

      It seems that no one is allowed to voice an opinion here that is different from a certain person's. Bollux to that. I'm out of here, no more lurking, even. I know plenty of AR fans who are secure enough to debate opposing views calmly and politely.
      Satai Delenn 
      11/05/05 at 12:53 AM

      Comments:

      Quote:
      Dee  
      Yesterday at 11:47 AM

      Comments:

      Satai Delenn - Waiting until you're married is so unusual in this day and age. I honestly commend you on your commitment. Would it be rude to ask your age? Not that I want to judge - I just wouldn't want to joke inappropriately in posts to you if you're underage and have sweet, innocent ears! Or, in this case, it would be sweet, innocent eyes.

       

      Dee,

       

      I'm not offended by you asking my age. I turned 31 this past September. As for posting anything to my "innocent eyes/ears"? Don't worry about it. I may be innocent in the bedroom department, and I may be naive in other areas, but I'm not innocent to life.

       

       

       

      Now, on to this whole TSFJG thing...... I have emailed two letters now to them. The first did not include my address, the second did. The second was a duplicate of the first with a little pre-script explaining that the "letter below" is a copy of the first letter, and that I am also including my address just in case. Now, in my first letter I explained that I am a HUGE AR fan and that I would have LOVED to have been able to attend the California screening but was unable to and that I learned that copies of this potentially wonderful film was distributed to people that attended. I explained how much I would LOVE to see the film and I was wondering if there was ANY way that I could obtain a copy. I then stated that I was NOT expecting it for free. I offered to pay for it AND I also stated that I would be MORE than willing to pay to see it at a theater if only they would release the film. Etc. Etc. Etc.

       

      If that is harrassing, well, I guess it's harrassing, but I truly don't see how emailing them to get their attention and try and make THEM sit up and take notice of how what they are doing is wrong, then I guess my two letters (so far, as I do plan to keep up a continued email campaign) are harrassing.

       

      I do think that their refusal to release the film as is, is wrong and very disrespectful to the fans of these actors (I like Janene Garafolo(sp?) also and was equally excited to find out that she AND Alan are in this film) and then to find out that the film WAS distributed, albeit on a VERY limited basis, was just plain discriminating, rude, and WRONG! If they are going to distribute it, they should distribute it to EVERYONE. And their claim that they have not released it because it wouldn't make enough money to be worth it, is just bull$#!t. Over at S.W.A.R.F. is a petition to get the film released. There is a letter there from the creators of the film explaining that they had no plans to release the film EVER because it wouldn't make enough money for them to make it worth their while to release it. And yet suddenly now they have a screening for it AND release copies of it to people who attended the screening for FREE?! Come on! Who are they trying to fool? They have some motive behind all of this. What it is? I have no idea. But if they can release the film for FREE to people who attended the screening, then they can release it NATIONALLY either through movie theaters or straight out on VHS and DVD in the stores and stop claiming that it won't be released because no money would be made from it.....

       

      So I see NOTHING wrong with trying to acquire a copy of the movie in any way possible. So I will continue to email them about this until they respond and either sell me a copy, give me a copy, or release it to theaters or stores NATIONALLY so that EVERYONE has a chance to see it!!!!!!!


      Claudia 
      11/05/05 at 12:00 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Carly Lynda wrote:

      Quote:
      In my view, Binder's honour alone is commendable, and for this, he should be loudly applauded;

       

      Oh pulllleeezzzz, Carly Lynda!  Be my guest in the applause department if you feel his behavior deserves it....but count me out.  There is no excuse for the way he and his brother are treating the fans and nooooo amount of legal mumbo jumbo will change that. 

       

      Carly Lynda wrote:

      Quote:
      (3) In the second-to-last paragraph of his letter, third line, Mike Binder points at "(Mr. Rickman in particular)" as potentially being the artist most affected should anyone infringe any of the provisions attached to the DVD. Well, let's give Mike Binder extra "Brownie Points" for having specifically singled out "Mr. Rickman" and thus acknowledging that "Mr. Rickman" is King in TSFJG (*as he is in every movie he sinks his teeth into, this girl happily points out!*).
       

       

      All I can say here....is open your eyes, dear.  He knows who he's talking to in these letters and he knows that invoking AR's name will make all the little fans sit up and take notice. 

       

      Kiss his butt all you feel you need to CL cause this one ain't buying into it for one second! 

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

         


      Carly Lynda 
      11/04/05 at 10:33 PM

      What is your location? MONTREAL, Canada

      Comments:
      It's me again, the Devil's Advocate.

      Here's my 2-cents' worth regarding Mike Binder's letter to "Suzanne". As I see it, the only thing "unprofessional" about Mike's letter is:-

      (1) No date (a point of *GREAT* contention in court--impossible to link a "precise" time frame between the "official" date of advisement and any subsequent alleged violation. Oops!)

      (2) No address and no name, especially no "family name", just a "Suzanne" (so sue *ALL* the "Suzanne's" in the world, already!)

      (3) "Mike" (*WHO?*) did not sign it (an unsigned letter does not carry its weight in gold; an eventual defendant could potentially argue that given that the letter was not officially signed by its author, it leads one to conclude that its author *NEVER* fully took cognizance of the final contents of the letter at time of mailing, and therefore, the recipient of such an "unsigned" letter should not be expected to be legally bound to the applicability, in whole or in part, of the provisions set forth therein.)

      This being said, we must bear in mind that Sunlight Productions wheels and deals in independent movies, hence, it runs its operations on a "shoestring" budget, both at the artistic *AND* administrative levels. And I suspect that that poor Mike Binder probably painstakingly typed that letter himself, not fully knowledgeable of its formalities. However, the legal provisions stipulated therein are very enforceable, notwithstanding the letter's other flaws.  And in my humble opinion, such provisions should be respected.

      Proper business letterwriting aside, the flip side of Mike's "dysfunctional" formal letter is the following (as I am a firm believer in giving credit where credit is due):-

      (1) Mike Binder *DID* indeed follow through with his promise of shipping DVD's of an "unreleased" movie to those fans present at the Westwood Festival (I have *NEVER* heard of such a practice before, which in reality is very counter-productive, financially and otherwise, for a production company as well as everyone involved with the movie project, thus potentially exposing themselves to a variety of damages). In my view, Binder's honour alone is commendable, and for this, he should be loudly applauded;

      (2) Mike Binder sent the DVD as a "freebie" ... at NO COST!!! And this from a no-frill/low-budget production company. Now, if this courtesy is not "goodwill" and downright gentlemanly, then I don't know what is.

      (3) In the second-to-last paragraph of his letter, third line, Mike Binder points at "(Mr. Rickman in particular)" as potentially being the artist most affected should anyone infringe any of the provisions attached to the DVD. Well, let's give Mike Binder extra "Brownie Points" for having specifically singled out "Mr. Rickman" and thus acknowledging that "Mr. Rickman" is King in TSFJG (*as he is in every movie he sinks his teeth into, this girl happily points out!*).

      In a nutshell, Mike is simply requesting a little quid pro quo (tit for tat) here, folks! He is being kind enough--and he really is!--to provide the lucky recipients with this, I repeat: "unreleased", gem of a movie for their own private viewing enjoyment, the whole at his company's costs (!!!), and all he expects in return is some well-deserved reciprocity, i.e. safekeeping TSFJG as an "exclusive" private property, irrespective of the Binders' ultimate decision as to whether or not to release, market, scrap or re-vamp TSFJG.

      *Off my soapbox*




      Claudia 
      11/04/05 at 09:17 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Just had an AR connection on tonight's episode of My Family on BBC-A! 

       

      Ben is in his office trying to write a poem for his wife Susan. She's "with-holding" until he comes up with a poem to her to replace one that he had her believe he wrote to her many years back. 

       

      Ben's assistant tries to help and asks "What's your favorite movie?"  Ben says "Die Hard" while gritting his teeth.  The assistant is shocked that its not Sense and Sensibility   and describes Col Brandon's scene where he carries Marianne in from the rain. 

       

      This show is absolutely hilarious.

       

      Now off for another glass of the red stuff! 


      Claudia 
      11/04/05 at 08:40 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      OT (sort of)  I like a very very small number of the reality shows.  In fact you can count them on 1 or 2 finger.

       

      I try to watch Supernanny each week and love Jo to pieces.  Its amazing to watch her put families and homes back together again.  Anyway, tonight's episode had a family with two little girls and a little boy. The little boy is autistic.  Jo brought in a expert in autism to help her and the family understand how to engage the little boy and such.  I have thoroughly enjoyed the show.  I hope Supernanny lasts a long time. 

        


      Claudia 
      11/04/05 at 07:45 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Ewww, what a "fakey" autograph!  And look....it offers a money back guarantee.  Yeah right! 

       

      Leanne, as many times I have looked at that letter, item number two hadn't really set in with me until you pointed it out!  How hilarious!

       

      I had an email from a fan voicing concern about whether her mail to the Binders might have been harassing or demanding.  So she pasted what she said in her mail and asked my opinion.  Here is what she said:

       

      For whom may it concerns:

      I am a long-time admirer of Alan Rickman's work and
      felt deeply sorry when The Search for John Gissing was
      not released on cinemas nor any tv channel.

      The reviews and opinions I know of people who saw the
      movie, recently in Los Angeles, CA are truly
      enthusiastic and describes the film as a pretty jewel
      of the comedy genre.

      I read on internet that there is no intention of
      putting the film on the market for purchase, however I
      am aware that some copies of the film have been sent
      out and I would love to be included.
      Of course, I will cover the shipping and handling
      charges and whatever other costs would be necessary.

      Thanks in advance for your attention.

      Cordially,
      (signed)
      (add my main e-mail address and PO Box)

       

      Now I ask you...does this in any way sound harassing or demanding?  No, it does not!  And I am quite confident that mail to the Binders from AR fans is probably along the same lines as this one.  Nice, polite, courteous, and NOT looking for the DVD for free.  And in fact, the Binders ought to be awfully ashamed of theirselves for ignoring any email such as this! 

       


      Leanne 
      11/04/05 at 07:27 PM

      Comments:

      For those who got a copy of TSFJG, you are not allowed to watch it!

      http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b116/leolaird/letter1.jpg

       

      sorry couldnt resist!

       

      Leanne

      -x-


      CatsPlay 
      11/04/05 at 07:09 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Dee,

      I can't stop thinking about that last ARtwork you did.  I think you should make them into a photo book.  See

       

      http://www.mypublisher.com

       

      I would buy one!!!


      CatsPlay 
      11/04/05 at 07:01 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Thanks, Alfan, for the insight on my questions about independent films.  Do you know if there were any films that ended up not being released, though (like Gissing)?

       

      That leads me to other questions that I have been wondering about.  I have also heard Alan's comments about British actors being underpaid in films, etc.  And you said that Alan takes roles more from his heart versus his pocketbook (*** big gushy hugs to him for that ****).

       

      Does anyone have any sense or idea -- is he well off and comfortable -- and never has to worry about money again?  I surely hope that he is paid very well for films of the magnitude of Harry Potter (hundreds of thousands??  millions??  I have no clue), but from his body of work, I can't imagine theater paying super well, and many of his films are those offbeat types.

       

      Then again I am totally uninformed about the entertainment industry, and would not have any idea what an actor might be paid in film or theater.

       

      And, Rima probably doesn't make an exorbitant salary, either.  Is her political position at the city level, or the equivalent of our US county or state level?  Has she been in politics her whole life?

       

      I hope that his ability to pick and choose roles that his heart desires rather than his pocketbook means that he is set for life.

       

      Sorry if I sound too nosy - it's just a curiousity thing.   If I'm being too inquisitive, please tell me.  

       

       


      Elaine 
      11/04/05 at 06:56 PM

      Comments:

      Certanly wasn't Mr R's!   Laugh 



      sue 
      11/04/05 at 06:49 PM

      Comments:

      Yebbut Elaine it says all pix are hand signed!

      Just doesn't say whose hand!!


      Elaine 
      11/04/05 at 06:32 PM

      Comments:

      And for nearly £30, you can have this one!

       

      http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ALAN-RICKMAN-signed-8x10-HARRY-POTTER-w-COA_W0QQitemZ7560076339QQcategoryZ35027QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem


      Elaine 
      11/04/05 at 06:24 PM

      Comments:

      Oh look, 13 people are bidding on this "autographed" picture!

      http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ALAN-RICKMAN-HARRY-POTTER-ORIGINAL-AUTOGRAPH-RARE_W0QQitemZ7557921126QQcategoryZ59QQrdZ1QQcmdZV iewItem


      Cutana 
      11/04/05 at 06:19 PM

      What is your location? San Francisco

      Comments:
      Huh? Whats a Sus? I know Gem, but I'm not that, either.

      I agree with Emily that they should have either made the movie available to the world or kept it to themselves. I also agree that the letter was not professional.
      Jen 
      11/04/05 at 05:51 PM

      Comments:

      ROFL!  Alfan!  You are vewwy bwave!  Thanks for the giggle!

       

      I understand where you're coming from, Claudia.  And I didn't mean to imply that all fans felt the exact same thing w/r/t this situation.  I know some folks who are quite upset, and some, like me, who expected it all along, and aren't as pissed off, and some who don't really care either way.  Everyone's different.  But a lot of us who have never seen the film (I haven't) do tend to get to feeling almost desperate when chances like this are mentioned.  I don't care about owning a copy (though that is always a great thing), but never being given the chance to see it is rather sad.  It is unprofessional--not to mention unkind--to treat people the way they are treating them.  Karma, fellows . . .


      Alfan 
      11/04/05 at 05:43 PM

      What is your location? hot, sunny Arizona

      Comments:

      CatsPlay--to answer your question about how much time he invested in the movie, i would have to say anywhere between six weeks and three months ( STLM took six weeks and Perfume took two-three months) and considering he is one of the main characters probably long enough. Now to answer your other question, i think ( i could be wrong, all that sin breaking has clouded my memory--and judgement) that Bob Roberts was an independant film-- and it was only made because Alan took the part and for a low low low low  price. He saw the plight of the movie and Tim Robbins vision for the movie and did it knowing it would be a minor role and a minimal paycheck. He takes roles on with his heart and not what his paycheck will be . ( somewhat differently quoted by Tim Robbins)


      Alfan 
      11/04/05 at 05:38 PM

      What is your location? Canada--oops, i mean Arizona

      Comments:

      pssst,,,,,,,,,everyone come closer, i have something to say,,,,,,,,

       

      I e-mailed Jack and Mike Binder and Sunlight productions.

       

      ok, so dont tell anyone that might get uspset...so be vewy vewy quiet.

       

       

       

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/04/05 at 05:38 PM

      Comments:

      STFJG??!  Argh, Brain Freeze!

       

      I mean TSFJG!


      CatsPlay 
      11/04/05 at 05:31 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Curious - how much time did Alan invest in filming STFJG?

       

      Also, I understand that he is frequently involved in independent films.  But, are there other such independent films that he made that were never released, besides this one?


      Claudia 
      11/04/05 at 05:17 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Elaine...you're to funny, even when your exhausted.  Get some rest!

       

      Jen, I want to make it clear that not all fans that are irate about this is desperate to see the film.  I've seen it and if I never have a copy of it...I'm OK with it.  Its the unprofessional manner that the Binders have demonstrated which really isn't fair to all the fans that have never seen it.  That's what I'm pissed off about. 

       

      Emily, you are soooo right. Its almost like they are trying to sabotage the film, doesn't it?

       


      Elaine 
      11/04/05 at 05:11 PM

      Comments:

      And why did "Mike" not actually sign the letter? If all this is Kosher, the letter, the post here, etc then I have to wonder how these brothers are still in business. You are right, Emily, very unprofessional!


      Alfan 
      11/04/05 at 05:11 PM

      What is your location? AZ

      Comments:

      Hmmm,,,,,,death by AR. Well i hope a littel CPR is involved.He already pounds on my heart but i wouldnt mind having his lips on mine.I think he would do more than revive my heart if he were that close to me with any body part.


      Jen 
      11/04/05 at 05:10 PM

      Comments:

      Just refreshed to see if my post went through--glad I did . . . Elaine, you made me spit coffee all over the place!

      Emily, you hit the proverbial nail on the head.  They're talking out of both sides of their . . . well, whatever.  None of it makes any sense at all.

       


      Elaine 
      11/04/05 at 05:03 PM

      Comments:

      I'm really tired at the moment so I do not have the energy to make an intelligent answer, but Gem, I have a message for you from your home planet - your mission here on Earth is over! You are so naive, dear. Inhale that aroma!

       

      As far as I can see, if the Binders put their email on the website, then they should expect their inbox to be full! They cannot make these bland offers without thinking of the consequences. And we would all love to have been at the screening but most of us were not that fortunate or financially comfortable to make the trip.We should not be treated differently because of that - and that is where the Binders disrespect the fans.


      Emily 
      11/04/05 at 05:00 PM

      Comments:

      I'm no lawyer, but that is not a binding contract in any way. The recipient was not asked to sign anything.  Now, what defies logic, IMHO, is how a filmmaker can send out a DVD of an unreleased movie to members of the public with a note like that on it.

       

      If he were really serious about protecting his copyright and protecting the value of the movie for future distribution (as "Jack" claims), then he shouldn't have given copies out. It is extremely unprofessional.  Either distribute the movie properly, or put it in a vault somewhere and forget about it, dont show it at festivals. And dont slip it to a few strangers and say, "Hey, please dont put my movie on the Internet, cause of you do it will ruin the chances of it ever being released."  Where is the logic in the Binders' actions? It's almost as if they don't want this movie to be released. I wonder why? Don't they want to make back their investors' money?  I just don't understand.


      Jen 
      11/04/05 at 04:59 PM

      Comments:

      I was going to post that bit just now, too, Cutana. 
      I've had an e-mail from a fan named Shelly.  She went to the screening and was one of the folks who gave her address to Mike Binder.  She stressed that he made it perfectly clear at the time that the DVD offer was only for those folks who had traveled to see the film.

         

      Her package included that same form letter with a whole list of conditions in semi-legalese on which they were basing sending out the DVDs to those folks.  She has had subsequent contact with the Binders and their response was mixed, depending on which brother she spoke to:  either that they are currently working on a plan to get the film released "as is", or that they will not be releasing it/may be refilming it, etc. 

       

      But she said that both brothers spoke of being "inundated" with requests--and a few irate demands, which I found odd--from several thousand people for copies of DVDs, which they said they will NOT be honoring, as they explicitly stated which requests would be honored at the event itself.  Doubtful that they will be answering mails already sent, or mails about to be sent, on this topic, as she said they sounded a bit cheesed off.  Oh--they sent out the promised DVDs at the same time. 

      Please don't shoot--or flame!--the messenger!  LOL

      I can completely understand people being desperate for a chance to see the film.  Count me as one of those!  But I never mailed them, because, frankly, I didn't expect them to honor even those first requests.  I was quite surprised to hear that they did!

      I suppose it is Mike Binder's right to send out copies to whomever he chooses.  I don't agree with it, mind you, but I do think that it is his right.  But on the other hand, I don't see what is wrong with contacting Sunlight and offering to purchase a copy directly from them.  A friend of mine who teaches copyright law said that it's much easier for them to keep track of a few copies, but once they send out dozens, it's much more difficult to track down the culprit should someone decide to start a side business on Evilbay.  Perhaps that has something to do with this, I don't know.  But I don't see how making a simple request that can quite easily be deleted from an inbox constitutes "harassment," especially as he was the one who made the offer in the first place? 

       

      Now, if the same person non-stop spams them, that's not cool, but individual requests, nicely put . . . to me, there's nothing "wrong" with that?  Though, given Shelly's e-mail, I don't think it's worth the time to send any more requests--they're just being ignored now . . .


      Claudia 
      11/04/05 at 04:54 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

        That's OK Alfan.  I'd still rather be killed by AR.  LOL


      Franimal 
      11/04/05 at 04:53 PM

      Comments:

         There goes another commandment, Alfan!!

       

      Sorry - I just couldn't resist jumping in!!

       

       

      Franimal


      Claudia 
      11/04/05 at 04:52 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Oops, here's a little bigger one. 

       

       

       


      Alfan 
      11/04/05 at 04:49 PM

      What is your location? AZ

      Comments:

      Either i broke a commandment or i created a new one......go figure. Claudia I would tell you but then i would have to kill you....oh gee, i hope no one took that seriously.


      Claudia 
      11/04/05 at 04:48 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Uhhh thank you Sus...Gem....I mean Cutana!  But here is the entire letter.

       

       

      Quite unprofessional if you ask me. 

       

      Still...there is simply no answer as to how an email blitz would hurt the Binders....Sunlight...or God forbid...AR! 

       


      Cutana 
      11/04/05 at 04:37 PM

      What is your location? San Francisco

      Comments:
      Here is an excerpt from the letter enclosed with the Gissing DVD:

      "Thank you for coming to our screening of the film in Westwood, CA last week. We greatly appreciate your enthusiasm and dedication to seeing our film."

      Next there are some things Mike Binder asks the person to do, including not making copies, not importing it into a computer, not loaning or selling or renting it to anyone. Then he writes ....

      "It is only with this trust and understanding between us that we are able to generously allow you, fans who traveled to watch the movie, to have a copy of the film. Any violation will be detrimental to us as the filmmakers, the artists (Mr. Rickman in particular), and the future potential of the film to reach an audience. This is not a light request, rather a trust of honesty that you agree to be bound by the above items..."

      "Very best,

      Mike"

      Claudia 
      11/04/05 at 04:31 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Ohhhh wooooo woooo, Alfan....you mean to tell me you broke a commandment in Arizona????  Ohhh what a terrible sin!      BTW, curiousity is killing this cat!  LOL

       

      Thanks for the support to everyone.  But the high and mightiness of this situation has really pissed me off.  And I hope most of you know that it takes a lot to really piss me off!

       

       


      Hikity 
      11/04/05 at 04:22 PM

      Comments:

      Gem, congratulation for your copy - we'll see it at ebay in the near future???????????????????? What a crap your are talking about??? Come down from your high horse - regards from another scientist ...

      Sorry Claudia, I am really sorry but this bullshit from whoevergemis gives me a headache

      And nice dreams to everybody

      BTW I love nekked men


      Alfan 
      11/04/05 at 04:14 PM

      What is your location? Az

      Comments:

      I think the only ones disrespected is Alan, Jeaninne, Mike and all the others who put so much effort into making a film that will probably never be released. Claudia, im with you. We have nothing to lose.........we are not breaking a law, we are not breaking a commandment ( i did that earlier) and we are certianly not intending on offending anyone.


      Claudia 
      11/04/05 at 03:38 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

       Bye, Gem!  Good luck in the future!

       


      Gem 
      11/04/05 at 03:32 PM

      What is your location? Moraga

      Comments:
      Logic is wasted when people are operating on a deeply emotional level, which we often are whenever the matter concerns our favorite actor, AR. (Different regions of the nervous system are involved with logic and emotion. Trying to bridge the gap is like having a conversation in Serbo-Croation with a speaker of Balinese.) Gotta go to work now. Science is so wonderful; empirical evidence is all that matters in supporting a conclusion.
      Claudia 
      11/04/05 at 03:17 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      You make me laugh, Gem.  To put the DVD copy on the level of a giveaway is just silly.  I guarantee you...these guys have a motive for what they are doing. 

       

      So maybe you need to wake up and smell the coffee.

       

      AND NO ONE is demanding a copy.

       

      You still haven't answered my question about how emailing the Binders is harassing or disrespecting.  They have their contact information on their site....out there in the open. 

       

       


      Gem 
      11/04/05 at 03:04 PM

      What is your location? Moraga

      Comments:
      Dear Laura,

      You wrote:

      "I don't mean to be offensive to you, neither to attack, not at all, I only disagree or maybe I'm too tied to my desire of watching it and to see it released . . . "

      You are not offensive. How could your honest, reflective reply be offensive? If we can't disagree civily, what is to become of us? I agree that many folks are so wrapped up in wanting to see the film that they are not thinking about the long-term effect of deluging Binder with emails. When I spoke with him, he did not strike me as the sort of person who would cave in to demands. My thought is that such an email campaign might have the opposite effect from what fans would like.

      Mike Binder was not happy with the film and wants to redo it. Whatever his reasons, he has a right to do that, even though we AR fans want the first version desperately. Artists frequently rewrite, re-choreograph, paint over or re-record their creative work. OUR feelings are about it are irrelevant. Quite irrelevant. By keeping the film from release Binder is only exercising his artistic freedom. He is not dissing AR fans.

      He gave the DVD only to people who attended the Film Festival and requested it. This is not a slap in the face of people who were not there. The DVD bonus was like any other giveaway, similar to free bats at Dodger Stadium on "bat day" or free glassware at the movies during the Depression. Would any sane person consider marching up to the baseball office to demand a free bat a week after the promotional event? The DVD was a kind of door-prize for folks who had come to the film festival, generously and spontaneously offered by Binder. I'm sure that he is regretting his impulsiveness now, with all this hoo-hah about the DVD.

      We AR fans need to grow up and show the world that we are not like five-year-olds wailing that it isn't fair our sisters got something we didn't get. Harrassing Mike Binder will not make the film available for any amount of money.

      Claudia 
      11/04/05 at 02:55 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Oh and pray tell, Gem.  How is it disrespecting Binder and company (and AR???)  by emailing Sunlight Productions?  I'm really curious about your answer. 

       


      Laura 
      11/04/05 at 02:33 PM

      Comments:

      we posted at the same time, CLaudia


      Laura 
      11/04/05 at 02:31 PM

      Comments:

      thank you for the information. Anyway I think that no one wants to take advantage of Binder but everyone would be very happy to pay for having a copy of this movie so that he wouldn't have to loose money for his kindness.

      You're right, it's his property and he decides if and who give the movie to (or not giving it at all) but kind of dis-respect is ( IMO) also from his side to deny the chance to so many people to watch the movie.

      I don't know anyone working in/for/behind a movie, so I know nothing of what is behind their choices but I keep wondering why keeping it for few "elected".

      I don't mean to be offensive to you, neither to attack, not at all, I only disagree or maybe I'm too tied to my desire of watching it and to see it released and available for sell

      Laura


      Claudia 
      11/04/05 at 02:28 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Gem wrote:

      Quote:
      Binder is not "dis-respecting" anyone by not sending a DVD to anyone who now demands it. SFJG is his own intellectual and creative property, and he has a right to give it (or NOT) to anyone. It is dis-respecting Binder, and AR, to flood Sunlight Productions with tons of emails asking for a freebie. 

       

      Well I beg to differ with you there, Gem.  The Binders are disrespecting fans all over the world by giving a few copies out and not to all the request it.  Hell, there have been offers to pay for the copies, for God's sake.  No one is expecting them to give them out for free.  So yes, my dear.....they are disrespecting fans by favoring a few that had the money and time to fly to LA for the screening. 

       

      They can not continue to use fans and disrespect them like this and think they will ever get anywhere as a production company. 

       

      But thank you for your opinion.   


      Gem 
      11/04/05 at 02:19 PM

      What is your location? Moraga

      Comments:
      I was one of the few folks who attended the Westwood Film Festival in which SFJG was shown. After conversing one-on-one with Mike Binder there, I can tell you with confidence that he has no intention of releasing the film on DVD, for creative and financial reasons. I can also state with very strong confidence that the DVD giveaway was for the people who were at the Film Festival ONLY. Repeat, the offer to mail a free DVD of SFJG at his own expense WAS FOR FILM FESTIVAL ATTENDEES ONLY. He was apparently moved to this generosity by the presence of fans who came from far away (San Francisco, Arizona, Florida!) just to see his movie. (I'm actually amazed that he followed through on such a wild offer, because some low-life might make copies and spread them around.) Binder is not "dis-respecting" anyone by not sending a DVD to anyone who now demands it. SFJG is his own intellectual and creative property, and he has a right to give it (or NOT) to anyone. It is dis-respecting Binder, and AR, to flood Sunlight Productions with tons of emails asking for a freebie.
      Thea 
      11/04/05 at 01:59 PM

      What is your location? NYC area

      Comments:

      Oh, and one more thing...my preferred body part are his eyes.  I'm a sucker for a great pair of eyes...my husband has great eyes.  Having said that...I'm not averse to looking at AR's Dark Harbor bum shot every now and then either.

       

      And Dee:  Great wallpaper.  I don't know how you think of them! 


      Dee 
      11/04/05 at 01:39 PM

      Comments:

      Thea -  I'll bet Ali Pat would know AR's favorite books! Aliiiiiii...are you out there today?

      Claudia - Someone on the fan journal has turned your CL clip into a music video (you have credit on the screen). Thought maybe you'd like to take a peek.


      Laura 
      11/04/05 at 01:35 PM

      Comments:

      since I've read about AR painting/drawing....does anyone knwo what subjects does he paint?

      I mean...my husband likes to paint nude of women, a friend of mine likes to paint/draw hands/feet/faces...


      Thea 
      11/04/05 at 01:31 PM

      What is your location? NYC area

      Comments:

      Wow.  I miss a couple of days and a lot happens! 

       

      Claudia:  The name of the movie is right on the edge of my mouth...but I can't think of it.  Bet someone here will know it though.  This group knows everything!

       

      My question should I ever meet the exalted one?  Gee, I'd have a million...but I guess I'd want to know who his favorite authors and playwrights are.  Reading is my number one favorite thing to do and I'm always curious to see what people are drawn to.  We have some idea who is favorite directors are and know that he likes Tom Waits (as do I, a long time fan), but I don't believe I've ever heard or read about his reading preferences.  Anyone?

       


      Laura 
      11/04/05 at 01:16 PM

      What is your location? Italy

      Comments:

      thank you for explanation

      many people take advantage of not being registered to write any kind of stuff.


      Claudia 
      11/04/05 at 01:13 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      The prankster Binder post has been deleted. 

       

       

       

       


      Claudia 
      11/04/05 at 01:12 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Laura, don't worry.  It was a prankster that doesn't know the difference between email and copying a DVD.  And thanks Lex....but you certainly don't have to apologize for anyone. 

       

      Dee, you've done it once again. There is a movie that had that scene it...does anyone know what I'm talking about?

       

         


      Reedpipe 
      11/04/05 at 01:07 PM

      What is your location? CT

      Comments:
      Oops, beat me to it, Laura! 

      Reedpipe 
      11/04/05 at 01:06 PM

      Comments:
      Um, did I miss something re: Jack Binder? 

      Laura 
      11/04/05 at 01:05 PM

      Comments:

      what did I miss? Something happened to you, Claudia? Someone offended you?

       

      Dee, thank you for the laughs about what asking to AR or what not to ask.

      I think I would become like a tomato(red and splat!)and I would make a poor figure not speaking a word!

      I would like to ask anyway about shyness (??) and being an actor.

      AR seems private and somehow shy but he is able to play any role, using any kind of language, playing even naked....how can he realize all that?


      Claudia 
      11/04/05 at 12:38 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

        "Jack" is funnier than his movies!

       

       


      Lex 
      11/04/05 at 12:38 PM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:
      Ouch!
      So Jack Binder's checkin' this site, eh?

      Claudia please don't feel to sad about his direct "punch" at you.
      Sorry for his rude words. (Do I have to apologize for his posting?)

      In all honesty I must admit that I somehow can understand the guys sitting in front of their PC's and getting thousands of requests = AR fans from all over the world ,tellin' them probablby off for not doing enough of an effort on the relase of the DVD so many here obviously long for.

      But I think he could have done better than that.
       
      Cheer up, Dear!




      Hi girls, jsut popped in and checked out on the latest of your postings.




      Dee 
      11/04/05 at 12:30 PM

      Comments:

      Jack, Jack, Jack... You should talk to your brother. According to him there are no plans to distribute this film -- and, he wants to make a different version of the basic plot without AR. Who are we suppose to believe?

      Christina - Yeah...*sighs* he would've made a great dad. I remember AR once saying something like, 'I'd like to think that I would have let my kids run around wearing shiny pink plastic'. (or something like that)


      CatsPlay 
      11/04/05 at 12:29 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Just a note that there continue to be tons of postings over the past few days on the extas/casting calls for Nobel Son here

       

      http://www.lacasting.com/indie/IndieList.Asp?seen=0&viewfilter=0&psort=5&page=1&vstat=0

       

      Says shooting today in "Koreatown".....


      CatsPlay 
      11/04/05 at 12:23 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Dee,

      Stunningly wonderful!!  I absolutely LOVE this artwork!!  I think I love this best of all of them!  THANK YOU!!!


      Dee 
      11/04/05 at 12:18 PM

      Comments:

      Edward Hopper may have put images of contemporary America on canvas, but he always insisted that he was only trying to paint himself. A clumsy, skinny kid who was over 6'tall by age 12, he felt isolated and mocked by classmates. He carried that frustration into his stormy 43-year marriage with artist Josephine Nivison (her diaries are fascinating).

      Nighthawks portrays customers in an all-night café. The people inside are huddled together in the stark light, attempting to escape from the darkness that seems to press against the windows. There’s something very primal about this contemporary painting. You can image humans throughout history doing the same thing - huddled together around a primitive fire or a flickering candle seeking comfort from the dark.

      Everyone who would like to offer comfort to the handsome customer in the white shirt, please raise their hand.

      What are my Famous ARt wallpapers? I take my favorite paintings by famous artists and sneak AR onto the canvas. Feel free to use and enjoy -- it's a great way to display our gorgeous AR on your desktop (a plus for office computers) while impressing people with your knowledge of fine art! I was asked once, "Don't you feel guilty changing a famous work of art?" My answer is, nope! Everything looks better with a little AR in it! ENJOY!


      Christina 
      11/04/05 at 12:11 PM

      What is your location? in shock!

      Comments:
      Ok, ....Claudia really didn`t mean no harm! I`m sure she`ll clarify that situation for all who might have felt offended!

      sue 
      11/04/05 at 12:08 PM

      Comments:
      Nice one "Jack"!!
      Christina 
      11/04/05 at 12:07 PM

      Comments:
      Dee -  tough one! "can i bear your children sounded just fine to me!" Ok, because i`m a MAJOR HP fan (I always said that when/if I have children, I`ll raise them with these books!) I think I`d risk getting one of those frowned looks and ask him the question all HP fans would ask, in my case - http://www.mugglenet.com/editorials/theundergroundlake/tul28b.shtml (warning it may contain spoilers!) 
      Seriously now, I don`t know...could we be really indiscrete? Then I`d ask him the reason they don`t have kids, I always felt so sorry about that... But let`s face it, my question would probably be something like...."aaaaah...coul....could ...could...you be so...kind as...to...to take a pic..picture w...with...me....SO I`D KNOW I DIDN`T LIVE IN VAIN!  

      Emily 
      11/04/05 at 12:03 PM

      Comments:

      Hey sue ... I took another look at that listing. The photo is supposed to be an unpublished set from GQ 1992. It might include this picture.

       


      Emily 
      11/04/05 at 11:47 AM

      Comments:

      Sue, I get the yellow and blue box too. The sample pictures are supposed to show up within 24 hours of the listing.


      Dee 
      11/04/05 at 11:01 AM

      Comments:

      Laura -- Oh, but girl...this is fantasy! You're relaxed, you're not shy and can ask anything!

      "untidiness" From the lips of a spinster? Perfect! *snort*

       

      Odd thought - I'm still in bed eating an English muffin. Are they really from England?


      Laurie 
      11/04/05 at 10:49 AM

      What is your location? Vermont

      Comments:

      Dee, I don't think I would be able to talk intelligently or audibly if I was ever in that position. I'm pretty quiet and shy by nature anyway (not the life of the party at all LOL). I could only hope that I might have had the chance to have a glass or two of wine beforehand because it does seem to loosen me up a bit. LOL

       

       

       

       

       

       


      Dee 
      11/04/05 at 10:47 AM

      Comments:

      Satai Delenn - Waiting until you're married is so unusual in this day and age. I honestly commend you on your commitment. Would it be rude to ask your age? Not that I want to judge - I just wouldn't want to joke inappropriately in posts to you if you're underage and have sweet, innocent ears! Or, in this case, it would be sweet, innocent eyes.

      OT - I just checked on the status of my passport. Turns out that my county cleark sent the application to the New Orleans office -- which doesn't exist any more!! Things have been tranferred to other facilities and they can't find my application. Augh!!


      sue 
      11/04/05 at 10:47 AM

      Comments:

      Can anybody show me what these two items on Ebay are??

      I can never see the photos from this particular vendor I just get a yellow box with blue squiggles.

      I am fascinated to see what could be worth £99.99 as an opening bid!!!!!

      LINK 1

      LINK 2

       

      Your recent conversations re:nudity reminds me of a lovely spinster lady I used to work with. She always referred to the bits and bobs as "all that untidiness!!"


      Dee 
      11/04/05 at 10:30 AM

      Comments:

      Claudia - ooooooh! "The Walk"! My favorite part of DH! I'd LOVE to get a good screencap of that one if anyone can email it to me. All the ones I have are too blurry and dark to do anything with.

      Sexy qualities -- Add his mouth! The curve of those lips makes my heart flutter!

       

      Elaine - Must admit that I'm a little alarmed about your description of aging men and what I have to look forward to (perhaps I should stand hubby up to a yardstick every now and then). But know that I know you're a nurse, it all makes sense. I agree that AR would be fascinating to talk with -- he's traveled the world,  had exciting experiences, worked with interesting people...sigh

       

      That sparks a question for everyone: If you could enjoy a relaxed conversation with teh man, what's the one question you would ask him? (NO, you CANNOT ask the obvious such as "Can I see your bits/are you & Rima really a couple/can I bear your children...)


      Elaine 
      11/04/05 at 10:09 AM

      Comments:

      Just noticed that it is a "Film Four Freeview Weekend" meaning if you have sat TV, you can watch Film Four for free. And the second film they are showing tonight (after the classic "Brief Encounter") is Truly Madly Deeply! What taste! And the following film is Alfonse Cuaron's Y Tu Mama Tambien. Another 6 degrees....

       Turtle (put this in 'cos it's cute!) 


      Claudia 
      11/04/05 at 08:58 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      I need an AR picture search, yall.  I had an email from a fan that is looking for a larger or clearer version of the image below.  I thought I had one but I have searched through all my files and I must not have it. Does anyone know if there is a larger or version and possibly share it with us?

       

       

       


      Laura 
      11/04/05 at 08:56 AM

      Comments:

      http://members.aol.com/prisab234/BRstills.html

       

      about Bob Roberts


      Leanne 
      11/04/05 at 08:36 AM

      Comments:

      Well nekked men dont turn me on either!

      show me a man in a good suit, that smells nice and im happy!

       

       

      ar60.jpg

      *swoon*

      and if he happens to be Alan Rickman too, well then thats a Bonus!!

       

      Leanne

      -x-

      ps have we worked out who we are voting for on the Hello vote yet??


      Elaine 
      11/04/05 at 07:52 AM

      Comments:

      Well, like Kathy, I've been a nurse for more than 25 years and as she says, when you've seen one, you've seen them all! But I think I prefer the jobs you listed, Dee! I have mainly nursed older people and mens "bits" do not improve with age! Poor things. THey spend all their lives boasting and touching themselves because they are so proud of their appendages, only to see it shrivel and disappear into their groins as they get old!(We don't fare any better but at least we are honest about it!)

      I like "mystery". I like a nice bod too, but mystery is good. And AR has a lot of mystery about him. I'd actually prefer to sit in Starbucks with him and have a good natter over an Eggnog Latte rather than an assignation for two.....well, that would be okay I suppose.......................................................................................................................


      Laura 
      11/04/05 at 07:46 AM

      Comments:

      LOL, I just read the comments about naked AR or other men. Thank you all for the smiles


      Laura 
      11/04/05 at 07:38 AM

      Comments:

      Emily

      I didn't focus on you, you were only the most upset about your opinion, so I asked you, sorry  if it hurt you, it wasn't my intention as I wrote in my post.

      I'm not english speaker so my words can sound different and I won't know it until someone says it.

      I respect your opinion and others and I hope that also my opinions have the same respect back, even if there is disagreement. No one of us has to convince others to be right, we only exchange ideas and know each other better: sometimes a nice talk can grow, sometimes a misunderstanding or a hurt(??) can develop....I hope it doesn't.

      I don't mean to pick on anyone and I don't want either to be attacked because of my different opinions. It's just "share-compare"...nothing else and nothing bad.

      I like to know different sides of the same thing and to know you all who post here. Making your name was only because I felt you more upset and I wanted to know more about it, there was no "fight" or discussion.

      Ok ?

      Laura


      Claudia 
      11/04/05 at 06:38 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Also, if Binder doesn't send out copies, may I suggest a boycott of anything Sunlight has ever made or will make????  Well, unless AR's in it, of course.  Judging by the things they've already put out....it won't be much a loss! 

       

       


      Claudia 
      11/04/05 at 06:33 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      OK folks, I want to say a little bit more about the Gissing DVD.  People all over the states are getting copies of the film from Mike Binder.  So I can't urge you enough to continue emailing the hell out of Binder and company about a copy.  You haven't a thing to lose and a copy of Gissing to gain because as he said he has no intention of putting the film on the market for purchase.  If he can send out to a few...he can send out to all!  A little tip you might want to use in your next mail is to include you mailing address as well. Since he doesn't have the courtesy to answer email maybe he will just direct his people to send out copies.  As far as I'm concerned, his actions have released the film...period.  Its as released as it ever will be.  Don't let Binder dis-respect you in this way.  All that want a copy needs to email the hell out of him and every single address on the Sunlight Production contact page.

       

      Again..... You haven't a thing to lose and a copy of Gissing to gain!

          

       


      Claudia 
      11/04/05 at 06:19 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Yes indeed Hikity!  TGIF!!!  I sure wish I could find some good emoties for TGIF.  LOL

       

      Thanks Elaine and Sherry for your comments to "sunny".  I've replaced his/her attempt at advertising with my own message.   The home of our guest book is pretty secure against what is called a "spambot" which is what will automatically fill a guest book with dozens and dozens of adverts.  8 times out of 10, when you see a private message posted here, its a spambot attempt. But unfortunately, you have people like "sunny" who will manually spam a book and move on.  Baning the IP is useless because they change IPs every time they sign on.  So we can have major fun making these....   LOL 

       

      Satai Delenn unfortunately, what little bit of zooming in you can do with a DVD player is about as closeup as your going to get on those pictures.  And I can't imagine a better model to learn about naken men.

       

      I'm not a nurse as Elaine and kathy are but I'm not that facinated with a man's bits either.  I would much rather see a nice round firm bum and curves of a back. So what I labeled "The Dive" pics don't do that much for me....its "The Walk" pics that I like.  LOL 

       

      I want to add to Elaine's "List of AR's Sexy Qualities".  On top of his eyes, hands, and voice add his mind and heart too.  Just listen to any interview he does...he just oozes intelligence. And he demonstrates his heart each and every time he goes to bat for a worthy organization.  The Man is amazing!

         


      Satai Delenn 
      11/04/05 at 06:01 AM

      Comments:

      Quote:
      Hikity  
      Today at 05:17 AM

      Comments:

      Satai, that is really bad....you have to do something about it...

       

      Well, IF I ever get married, I will do something about it. But I'm not married, so therefore I won't be doing anything about it anytime soon.


      Hikity 
      11/04/05 at 04:17 AM

      Comments:

      Satai, that is really bad....you have to do something about it...

       

      Dee, I personally think men have changed a lot over the last twenty years. As a start, there are much more "six packs" today and they are definitely more conscious of their bodies  (a man is not a god-given creature we have to live with, pudge or not, while we are doing all crazy things to stay attractive for them....)

       

      Alba, wonderful explanation!! Alanfan, you did a better job than me, tks. BTW it was M Luther who started the whole "mess", grins, from Wittenburg (his theses...). The film (Marlina!) is not correct(as so often with films), but nevertheless a good one thanks to its great actors.

       

      Claudia, you really know how to express things well...I couln't agree more with you and Elaine and Emily. I am learning a lot of new words here, ladies, thanks a lot! When I first read the special encounter I had exactly the same creepy feelings about it - and - as Peekabooh stated - it has absolutely nothing to do with culture here.

      The next days I won't have much time to poste here.

      Have a lovely weekend, tgif, Claudia! Cheers

       

       


      Satai Delenn 
      11/04/05 at 02:27 AM

      Comments:

      Well, I've never seen a "real live naked man". I have only seen pictures and drawings (mostly thanks to Marquise). So, for me it's curiousity that drives me to want to see more pics.


      Sherry 
      11/04/05 at 01:43 AM

      Comments:

      Yes--THE voice! Another exceptional quality. Who could have a voice like that. He could read the yellow pages and make it sound good.


      kathy 
      11/04/05 at 01:21 AM

      Comments:

      I just had to put my 2 cents worth in here.  As a nurse with over 30 years experience I have seen enough "bits" of all sizes, shapes and ages that the mystery left for me ages ago.  (Dee the newer models are the same as the old--just in better shape!!!)  I'm sure AR's bits are standard issue so I am much more taken with him with his clothes --mostly--on.  As Elaine says, his eyes, his hands, the voice...mmmmm. 


      Sherry 
      11/04/05 at 12:35 AM

      Comments:

      Thanks, Elaine, for your response to Sunny. I didn't beacuse I was afraid of 'making waves'.

       

      I agree whole-heartedly about being alone with AR. He's eyes can captivate a woman for days on end. But I have to add the effect of his smile! Equally as wonderful as his eyes. A nude man is a nice thing to gaze upon, but there's something about a well dressed such as AR that has even more sex appeal for some reason.

       

      Dee-you are a gem as usual. I love your questions to Elaine! BTW, Elaine, what is your job? Or is that a topic for discussion (just curious)?

       

       


      Dee 
      11/04/05 at 12:26 AM

      Comments:

      Elaine -- Thanks! I figured that someone must have snagged it earlier and I missed the discussion. You poor thing...what exactly is your job that has spoiled the sight of nekkid men for you? I'm trying to imagine what it could be: massage therapist for suma wrestlers, truckstop bathroom attendant, inseam adjuster at the big & portly shop, flag waver at the wiener dog races...?

       

      To be honest, I'm more curious than gaga over naked men. I haven't seen a "real live nekkid, nekkid, nekkid" man other than my hubby since I was 19 years old. Sometimes I wonder if there has there been any major changes or modifications in the newer models. But...all in all, I prefer a "suggestion" of nakedness over the whole enchilada.


      Elaine 
      11/03/05 at 11:55 PM

      Comments:

      Sunny, if you want to talk about Alan Rickman, then welcome! But if you just want to plug your site, then please go somewhere else!

      Dee, that film title appeared a couple of days ago and most of us decided it was a wind-up - a hoax in other words. I'm sure there's something else in the pipeline, though. But, nearly 4 films in one year is a very busy year for AR!

      Maybe it's me but pics of naked men - even naked AR - don't do a lot for me. Must be something to do with my job, but I don't see the fascination. If I was EVER alone with Mr R, it would be his eyes that would send me over the edge, not his "bits". (Okay, those hands of his, too....)


      sunny 
      11/03/05 at 11:30 PM

      Comments:

      Sunny's blatant attempt at advertising has been deleted.  Claudia 

       

       


      Dee 
      11/03/05 at 10:24 PM

      Comments:

      Have we already discussed this -- or is this news even correct?

       

      I stumbled across AR's bio on the online Wikipedia free excyclopedia, and in the list of his movies it has:

      The Ultimate Team (2007)

      Snowcake (2006) as Alex

      Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2005) as Antoine

       

      Does anyone know anything about The Ultimate Team? I haven't been able to find any other info on it. Here's the link:

       

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Rickman


      Satai Delenn 
      11/03/05 at 09:48 PM

      Comments:

      Quote:
      Laura  
      Today at 03:26 AM

      Comments:

      Satai Delenn

       

      if you didn't see Dark Harbor and are looking for screen captures or for the boat scene....email me and I'll address you where you can find both of them

       

      I've seen the movie. I was just hoping that Dee had an "up close, personal, and CLEAR" shot of that infamous scene! lol.

       

      Thanks though.


      Dee 
      11/03/05 at 08:14 PM

      Comments:

      Did that come across harsh? Sorry Emily...sorry everyone. It hasn't been a good day and I should have waited until tomorrow to post. Sorry to be so abrupt.


      Dee 
      11/03/05 at 08:12 PM

      What is your location? uplifting the crestfallen in Indiana

      Comments:

      Alba - *snort* too funny!

       

      I've been gone all day and finally had a chance to check in.

       

      Emily -

      Quote:
      Why is it so darn important if they touch or not? This demand for "physical proof" of their couplehood is really strange. 

      No, it is not that darn important and I was not demanding physical proof. I said that I was "just curious" and "being nosy". And I don't think it is strange to speculate about the human condition. I also wrote:

      Quote:
      Fascinating discussion on AR & Rima's relationship. I love to think about what makes people "tick" -- whether it's someone like AR or the weirdo at WalMart.

      After reading your first post, I thought it seemed like you were upset by my questions. I'm glad to see from your second post that you were not.


      Marlina 
      11/03/05 at 07:09 PM

      Comments:

      Sherry~ Texas :The Greatest Hits DVD is so clear! You're gonna like it! And except "In Demand", Texas' other songs is not bad to listen either.. As for the Clip.. We all know which one is the most delicious, don't we?

      TANGO BABY!


      CatsPlay 
      11/03/05 at 06:42 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Sherry,

      I am jealous -- I am still waiting for my In Demand video CD to show up!   Enjoy!


      Sherry 
      11/03/05 at 06:27 PM

      Comments:

      What a happy 2 days. Yesterday, "The Sense and Sensibility Screenplay & Diaries" came in the mail (thanks Alfan for your recommendation-I love it already!), and today Texas' Greatest Hits came in the mail-the one with the DVD. Obviously, I only ordered it for the "In Demand" video!!! Aahh...AR heaven!


      Claudia 
      11/03/05 at 06:22 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Yes, Ana!  Marlina's idea is great!  Please share your pictures with us. 

       


      Marlina 
      11/03/05 at 06:18 PM

      Comments:
      Hey Ana! You can go to the Albert Theatre to see the statue where Alan once posed with! (the scotlandia skirt and barefoot photo!)
      Claudia 
      11/03/05 at 06:17 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Oh and I meant to pick up on Vicki's appeal about taking comments about GoF over to our special HP board (link above) for a couple of weeks. Some people might not get to the cinema to see it as quickly as others. 

       

      Actually, the HP board really worked out great after the last book release.  We have Sue to thank for the idea. 

       


      Claudia 
      11/03/05 at 06:14 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Ana, I have to back up Sue on so many exciting things to see and do in London.  My list has grown longer and longer!  Have fun and be safe!

       

       


      Ana 
      11/03/05 at 06:14 PM

      What is your location? Spain

      Comments:

      Ouch!!

       

      That really is bad luck!!

       

      Thanks for the info Sue.


      Marlina 
      11/03/05 at 06:11 PM

      Comments:

      Thank you all for the explanation I think i can see the difference a bit now 

       

      Alfan 

      I remember reading something somwhere (you will have to take my word for it because i dont have my computer to back it up) that someone was at a play and sat a couple rows behind Alan and Rima, they said that they saw the couple hold hands throughout the play, whisper to each other and have little giggles 

      Thank you so much for this, i never heard this one before I always adore Alan with Rima.. They seems really fit together.

       

      Claudia~ I remember Alan ever mention that Rima is very patient that she can be a candidate of a Saint hood.

       

      Cheer up guys!

       


      sue 
      11/03/05 at 06:03 PM

      Comments:

      Hi Ana! He is not going to be at the London Harry Potter Premiere as he is in Los Angeles filming Nobel Son and will be for a few weeks I guess.

      Have a wonderful time in London anyway, there is plenty to keep you occupied


      Ana 
      11/03/05 at 05:52 PM

      What is your location? Spain

      Comments:

      Hey ladies (and gents?)!

       

      How do you do?

       

      Do you remember how am I yet?

      I'm very sorry to not post here but I can only write what you post from time to time. You're the better source of information for me, thanks!

       

      I was the girl who was going to go to London in Easter and the in summer. Finally I decided to not say anything until everything is booked and confirmed and the time has come. I'm going to London... tomorrow! A friend of mine wanted to go in December but she's an HP fan as well and liked the idea of the premiere.

      I heard some days before that Alan might not come to the premiere but I have no idea of more recent news. Do you know anything? (sorry, I have no time to see for myself what did you post, I haven't pack anything yet and I'm going tomorrow at 13:00!).

       

      Is there anything these days related to him in London?

       

      I think I'm forgetting all my English...

       

      Thank you very much!


      Lucia 
      11/03/05 at 05:44 PM

      Comments:

      Regarding meeting AR - Ihave to say that although I have only mat the man in stagedoor encounters that he comes across s being HUMAN - That is to say - He can be agreeabley charming - tired - crankey- as most of us can be.

       

      My last meeting with him consisted of me thanking him for the performance he had given me of PL also that I made him laugh cos the two German women wanted copius pics and i wasgetting cold.

       

      They never did email the pics


      Claudia 
      11/03/05 at 05:19 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Alfan wrote:

      Quote:
      I remember reading something somwhere (you will have to take my word for it because i dont have my computer to back it up) that someone was at a play and sat a couple rows behind Alan and Rima, they said that they saw the couple hold hands throughout the play, whisper to each other and have little giggles  

       

      You're right, Alfan!  I remember that report that was posted over at Suzanne's. Thank you!

       

      Peekabooh, I agree with you on the culture thing.  Manners are manners no matter what language.  And let me tell you...I've read some accounts from my country that would make your toes curl!  LOL

       

      Mail call, Vicki!  I hope it was something more than bills today!  *grin*

       

       

       

         


      Peekabooh 
      11/03/05 at 04:54 PM

      What is your location? the Netherlands

      Comments:

      Hi there,

       

      just read all the comments and I felt the urge to make a statement. Catsplay wrote:

       

      Given the opportunity, I'd prefer to observe admiringly from afar, and interact if it felt appropriate.  Personally, I think autographs are silly -- if given the opportunity to meet Alan or any other celebrity, my hope would be to spend the brief moment saying something of value, and creating a good memory.

       

      I´m with you Catsplay. Coming from the same country as the writer of this story I felt the need to "defend" my country. This has absolutely NOTHING to do with different cultures or habits but ANYTHING with the writers attitude (thank you Elaine). I always felt unsettled with this particular story. It has to do with calling first names and touching uninvitedly as Laura mentioned it correctly. This is absolutely not the way I would approach a celebrity or just any person in particular.

       

      If I ever have the possibility (or create one, other than touching elbow to elbow *grin*) to speak to Alan in private, I would never ask for an autograph but would like to make a conversation that made sense (before I fainted of course......). 

       

      Well, I´m sorry for rambling but I just needed to clear my point of view.... and dissociate from the writer of the story.

       

      Hugs Peekabooh

       


      Claudia 
      11/03/05 at 04:41 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Ohhh Alba!!!  Thank you for the afternoon laugh! As a born and bred "drinking" Baptist....I can attest the Baptist part is true!  LOL   Alanfan....*grin* "covers them all".  LOL 

       

      Let's try to remember that everyone's opinion is welcome and respected here.  Emily wasn't upset. She was just voicing her thoughts just like everyone else. 

       

      CatsPlay, you will find stories like the one you posted from time and time and you (and everyone) are welcome to post links and open up discussions about them.  I do understand completely what you were calling "lovely" about the story.  Rima Horton is very very patient and gracious with his fans.  Sometimes I think she could be made a saint for some of the stuff I've heard her encounter over the years.  LOL   

       

      Elaine, since you and I think alike on so many things, I think I can put my finger on what is creepy about that story.  The lady was flamboyantly using Rima Horton to get to AR and that is CREEPY!  This same lady posted another story about a stage door meeting where she asked him to sign That Book.  Now who in the world woud ask anyone to sign an "unauthorized" biography?     

       

      I think everyone is or has been curious about AR's and RH's relationship.  And since their relationship doesn't conform to what a lot of people think is normal, its questioned.  I, for one, have always thought their relationship was charming because I had a similar thing with my Sweetie.

       

      I agree with Elaine, Emily and others about how they don't seem to be the touchy/feely type of couple.  I've always felt that maybe AR leans towards touchy/feely but she doesn't and he respects her feelings.  And yes after 40 years...I am sure they are very comfortable with each other!   

       

      Anyway, that's just my thoughts on the subject. 

       


      Alfan 
      11/03/05 at 04:33 PM

      What is your location? Az

      Comments:

      I remember reading something somwhere ( you will have to take my word for it because i dont have my computer to back it up) that someone was at a play and sat a couple rows behind Alan and Rima, they said that they saw the couple hold hands throughout the play, whisper to each other and have little giggles. I think its great the relationship they have, very understanding of each others careers, i think she flew to Canada when he was filming Snowcake to holiday with him when it was done, does anyone remember this, or am i talking out of my butt.


      Vicki 
      11/03/05 at 03:51 PM

      What is your location? Los Angeles

      Comments:

      As we approach the opening of Goblet of Fire (14 more days - woo-hoo!) and the excitement mounts, I'd just like to remind everyone that if you've seen the movie and would like to comment on it, to please use the Harry Potter Spoilers board that Claudia so generously set up for us.  Not everyone will be able to see it on opening weekend and not all countries have the same release date.  Yes, most of us know the story, but the films always contain some surprises and many of us have been refraining from looking at all the clips because we want to be "unspoiled" when we go to the theater.

       

      On that note, I just saw a very well written editorial on Wizard News about people's attitude towards the films vs. the books.  It's the outlook that I try to maintain when going to see these films.  I've had a hard time articulating this when the discussion comes up but he puts into words perfectly the way that I feel.


      Vicki 
      11/03/05 at 03:28 PM

      What is your location? Los Angeles

      Comments:

      Alba -   Thanks for the giggle!


      CatsPlay 
      11/03/05 at 03:17 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Christina,

       

      Those 2 videos are great!! 


      Christina 
      11/03/05 at 02:43 PM

      Comments:
      Ok, just to lighten up things around here, it`s very possible that you all know these, but I`ve just discovered them recently and thought they`d make a good laugh.
      on http://www.mugglenet.com/moviespoofs.shtml  cjeck out the hair and Snape dancing video. (and sorry If you all know about it, just tried to share my good-disposition with all of you guys! )

      Elaine 
      11/03/05 at 02:36 PM

      Comments:

      I think it was the writer's attitude more than anything. Barging straight in with first names, not only to AR/ RH but Joseph Fiennes et al. Maybe it's my old-fasioned Brit background, but if I addressed my patients like that without being invited to use first names, I would be in trouble! BUT, maybe it's different where she comes from. And I understand wanting to be curious, I really do!


      Emily 
      11/03/05 at 02:35 PM

      Comments:

      Laura, I'm not the least bit "upset".  Other people can express an opinion here, so I am expressing mine. Thank you for respecting that.

       

      And I am not the only one today who said that I don't care for the public speculation about AR and RH, so why are you focusing on me?

       

       

       


      Laura 
      11/03/05 at 02:08 PM

      Comments:

      Emily, why are you upset because of others opinion or curiosity? I mean, I agree that it's AR and Rima's business how they are in private or even in public, but it's just curiosity, no one is damaged by it nor anyone wants to damage them.

      Fans only have curiosity and maybe a little trend to gossip but until it is driven by good feelings what is there so wrong?

      I hope my words make sense, I don't want to "fight", only to spend a word for who ( me first) has questions not related to only AR's work.

       

      I found intrusive too the "touch" part because being touched by a stranger is very annoying, insistance too is nothing to be proud.

      I liked anyway reading the report and I admire how AR and RH reacts, always kind and nice to everyone

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/03/05 at 02:05 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      As the one who posted the link to the story, and having called it 'lovely', I wanted to comment further.  What I found 'lovely' was Rima's (and Alan's) graciousness and class in handling the situation.  I hesitated to say it as I don't know if the writer is among this group, but I cringed a bit as I visualized the boldness of some aspects of the interaction.  I have read a lot of 'fan encounters', ala stage door encounters at Private Lives & the like, and I cringe at most of these as well.

       

      Then again, the writer was from a different country and I am quite unfamiliar with social interaction norms across cultures. 

       

      Given the opportunity, I'd prefer to observe admiringly from afar, and interact if it felt appropriate.  Personally, I think autographs are silly -- if given the opportunity to meet Alan or any other celebrity, my hope would be to spend the brief moment saying something of value, and creating a good memory.

       

      From what I have read of these encounters, Alan seems to care about his fans and handle these situations with understanding and grace.

       

      Please don't flame me, I don't mean to cause dissention.  Just my opinion!


      Emily 
      11/03/05 at 01:37 PM

      Comments:

      Put me down too as one of those who is a little unsettled by that story, sue and Elaine.  Maybe it's the part where she asks Rima what he's like.

       

      As for AR and RH not touching in photos -- Why is it so darn important if they touch or not?  Their relationship is their business, not ours. We don't see them when the cameras are off, when they're in the privacy of their own home. They've been together for 40 years. That says it all. This demand for "physical proof" of their couplehood is really strange. 

       

       


      Susan CA 
      11/03/05 at 01:35 PM

      Comments:
      What bothers me about that story is the invasiveness of the narrator.  I wish she would keep her hands and opinions to herself when she's near highly respected public figures.

      sue 
      11/03/05 at 01:18 PM

      Comments:

      Elaine, I totally agree with you about that story.


      Alanfan 
      11/03/05 at 01:18 PM

      Comments:

      Alba, if you'll excuse the pun, that just about covers it (them).


      Alba 
      11/03/05 at 01:11 PM

      What is your location? Waiting to be banned

      Comments:
      What about this explanation:

      Two middle-aged women went bra shopping only to be confronted by the sales clerk. "Would you like a Catholic, Methodist, Protestant or Baptist bra?" They both looked at each other puzzled and asked her to please explain...

      A Catholic bra is one that "upholds the masses"
      A Methodist bra is one that "uplifts the crestfallen (Crestfallen)"
      A Protestant bra is one that "holds you boldly steadfast and forthright"
      A Baptist bra is one that "makes mountains out of molehills"

      Claudia, if this is inappropriate, please remove it!


      Laura 
      11/03/05 at 01:04 PM

      Comments:
      thank you for the links, Sue and Catsplay, I really enjoyed both of them!
      Hikity 
      11/03/05 at 01:02 PM

      What is your location? near doubleyouuppervalley

      Comments:

      Marlina, help, that's a question with long answers best from someone who is involved...I can't say anything about Methodists (no idea), and I do not know the specific vocabulary in English, but with regard to the Catholic and Protestant belief I would recommend you read about Martin Luther ( http://www.luther.de/en/) to get an idea. Major differences surely would be: Protestants do not have a Pope, and no confession (shrift??); our clergymen can marry, our churches are "simple" (no golden embellishments and such things)...then there is the Anglican Church in England, which is a bit different again (because of its history: HenryVIII etc etc) with regard to the German Protestant Church. I am sorry but I can't really help you in this matter.

      Have a nice evening, ladies

      hubby calls,


      Alanfan 
      11/03/05 at 12:47 PM

      What is your location? E.Yorkshire

      Comments:

      Marlina, you do ask some deep questions. Without being too complicated I will try to answer.

       

      a) Catholic, Roman Catholic, came about in the first century after the death and resurrection of Christ. Constantine was the first Christian Cesar.

       

      b) Protestant, any Christian who isn't Catholic, thanks to the Reformation in England and people like Martin Luther in Europe.

       

      c)Methodist, non-conformist that is they don't conform to the major denominations. A product of Rev John Wesley who was born and died an Anglican (Protestant) but the denomination developed after his death.

       

      e) Sad to say I don't think Alan has a faith.


      Marlina 
      11/03/05 at 11:48 AM

      Comments:

      Hey everyone.. I'm sorry but i need to ask this question for those who's a Christian or know the answer about this questions i'm about to ask..

       

      What's the Major Difference between:

      ~) A Catholic?

      ~) A Protestant?

      ~) A Methodist?

       

      ~) And is it true that Alan's religion is Welsh Methodist?

       

      I'm sorry!! But i really (terribly) curious about this..

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/03/05 at 11:28 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      I know what you are saying about that 'meeting', Elaine, and I do agree with you.   But, despite that, if accurate, I still found it interesting and it does get at Dee's questions.


      Elaine 
      11/03/05 at 11:25 AM

      Comments:

      Refer to my last post - they don't need to be seen hugging, holding hands etc because they don't need to prove anything! They are so obviously a couple and a private one at that. Tom Cruise he ain't! (And thank goodness!)

       

      I always find that report of that meeting a little.......un-nerving. There's something about it thatI have never liked. Don't know what, but just.....something!


      Reedpipe 
      11/03/05 at 11:11 AM

      What is your location? CT

      Comments:
      Dee, I wasn't as lucky as Claudia -- I did have a mouthful of tea when I clicked on the G-rated DH pic! 

      Re: Nobel Son and the prize awarding ceremony: will we get to see Alan in white tie and tails, I wonder? 


      Marlina 
      11/03/05 at 10:35 AM

      Comments:

      Oh... Why did my heart beat faster when i saw that picture (Alan and Mrs Woodard?)


      Marlina 
      11/03/05 at 10:17 AM

      Comments:

      Vicki~ of course! i'll put the Lego Snape part 4 as soon as the webmistress finished it

       

      Dee~ In every picture of both of them together.. No hugging, no secret whisper, no holding hand.. Only Standing side by side together..

       

      Indewaffle~ Well, i just think he's a gentleman alright.

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/03/05 at 09:55 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Dee,

      You may have seen this before, but here is a lovely account of an encounter with Alan and Rima.  I love that she says, "He is just Alan."

       

      http://www.alan-rickman.nl/hrw.htm


      Dee 
      11/03/05 at 09:52 AM

      Comments:

      opps-forgot my email address!


      Dee 
      11/03/05 at 09:51 AM

      Comments:

      Satai Delenn - If you want the duck-less photo, I'll email it to you. It's the same as the G-rated one I posted, so AR still looks pretty tiny *cough*. But, I've improved the screencap a bit on Photoshop -- as you can see from the post that at least the color and quality is a little better than the original.

       

      Fascinating discussion on AR & Rima's relationship. I love to think about what makes people "tick" -- whether it's someone like AR or the weirdo at WalMart.

       

      I don't really agree with the comment that we rarely see AR making contact with his photo partner. To me, it looks like he's almost always touching the other person - whether they are co-stars, friends and several of the mystery women (not fans too often, but occassionally).

       

      Leanne is probably right that Rima doesn't want to be in the limelight. Now I'm trying to think if I've ever seen a photo of AR & Rima being affectionate at all in public (I'm not talking about doing the bump & grind - I just mean hugging, holding hands, arms around each other, secret whispers, etc). Can someone remind me or post some photo examples?

       

      Those of you who have seen AR & Rima together in person: Do they make contact at all in public?


      sue 
      11/03/05 at 09:22 AM

      Comments:
      Yes Laura, find out all about it HERE
      Laura 
      11/03/05 at 08:32 AM

      Comments:

      thank you, Sue!

       

      I didn't understand all your post but I re-read it, thank you for the answer so it is an audio cd, right?


      sue 
      11/03/05 at 08:27 AM

      What is your location? Still votng for Colin and Jaoqin

      Comments:

       Laura - The When Love Speaks  Shakespearean sonnets cd was launched in February 2002. There was a concert at The Old Vic and Alan performed his sonnet as well as introducing some of the people if I recall rightly.

       

      The British tabloids have very varying attitudes to celebrities (for want of a better word). They will love to set people up as much loved etc etc. This will go one for a while especially with the C-list types (reality stars etc) then suddenly just when these people think they can do no wrong the paper pulls the rug from under their feet and prints some scandal and begins to demolish them. It's not a very edifying spectacle but it sells papers so it must in the end be the public's fault; you don't have to buy this trash. 

      Then again there are the "National Treasures" like David Jason, the late John Thaw, Judi Dench etc who don't court publicity but still get it but it is generally low-key until there is an illness or death in the family etc.

      I don't think Alan rates "National Treasure" standing in their eyes but when they get someone famous like him who doesn't have much scandal they would still be happy to find it and print it. Britons seem to have an insatiable thirst for this stuff.


      Claudia 
      11/03/05 at 08:19 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      CatsPlay, thanks for the extras info for Nobel Son.  I hope we will get some reports from people that make the cut.  Since its obviously the prize ceremony and AR's character is the winner, he should be there. 

       

      Dee, your "nekkid" manip is absolutely hilarious! Thanks goodness I didn't have a mouthful of tea when I clicked on your link.  LOL 

       

      Laura, its OK to post links to the "nekkid" pics if you want. 

       

      Vicki, don't give up.  Maybe your mailbox will yield a surprise today.

       

      Roxysue, if you liked the Dark Harbor symbolism on that site, you would love the director's commentary.  Its just a shame that they don't include the same extras from region to region!  I hope you can find a copy with the commentary.     

       

      Thank you so much for the AR/Alfre Woodard pics, Chalebh!  Have a good and SAFE holiday. 

       

      Here's that teeny tiny picture of AR and Alfre Woodard that I was talking about the other day.  I found it a few weeks back and was hoping to find a larger version somewhere so I could see if he is kissing her. 

       

       

      On which email address to use on the Gissing video.  I suggest mailing all of them! What the heck....what's there to lose?

       


      Laura 
      11/03/05 at 08:09 AM

      Comments:


      Laura 
      11/03/05 at 08:04 AM

      Comments:

      about this photo there was written "When love speaks". What was it?


      Leanne 
      11/03/05 at 07:59 AM

      Comments:

      Dee- In the UK, 'celebrities' or the people that 'everyone' want to see in the papers are the likes of the reality tv stars and such,

      Alan, I would say, isnt interesting enough to be in the papers as much as them, so i don't think they notice when he has a different female companion on his arm and am I right in saying that the majority of them are co stars anyway?? even so, I think Rima is a private person anyway and doesnt like the lime light?

      am I right? anyway my two cents.

       

      About the voting, are we voting for Russell Crowe so that Alan doesnt have much competition at the end of the year or because he is attractive?

      if its the attractive one, then im affraid Im voting Colin Firth, hes way more attractive than RC!!

       

      Leanne

      -x-


      Hikity 
      11/03/05 at 05:31 AM

      Comments:

      I am not very fond of these accents either, whether in DH, JK or even in Rasputin..

      A nice day to everyone and a safe journey to Chalebh!

      Cheers


      Roxysue 
      11/03/05 at 05:18 AM

      Comments:

      Good morning girls !

          I see I have been beaten to it by Sue regarding the news of the escaped Red Panda prowling the streets of Birmingham. Hope Red Tango has been alerted !

           Interesting reading of the posts on Dark Harbour. My DVD is a foreign one and I have to remove the subtitles , but it doesn't include the director's commentary. It was therefore interesting to read the article by the two men discussing the " symbolism " of the film. I couldn't agree more that whilst Alan has my utmost respect and admiration as an actor, he simply cannot pull off an American accent. DH is one example, and this week I watched for the first time. Bob Roberts, ( yawn !! ), and Judas Kiss is another example . What do others think ?

            On a more positive note, I recently got both Mesmer and a VHS of An Awfully Big Adventure from e-bay and WOW !!. The latter is quite dreary until P.L.o'Hara appears: he transforms the film.

          Yes, I too, am watching Bleak House on TV ( I studied it for A level YEARS ago ! ). I don't much like the camera work though ( too many sound bites ). We have also been as a family to the pics to see Wallace and Gromit ( big fans ! ), and Nanny McPhee, a really nice feel-good film. Emma Thompson is truly brilliant.


      Christina 
      11/03/05 at 04:46 AM

      Comments:
      Meantime I decided to tour the photo agencies on the web, so if I find something interesting I`ll be sure to let you know. So far I just visited http://www.isifa.com  and found  a few new (to me) pictures. So if anyone`s interested, take a look.

      Christina 
      11/03/05 at 04:26 AM

      Comments:
      Hope you have a wonderful holliday, Chalebh! I sure coud use a break...

      Christina 
      11/03/05 at 04:24 AM

      Comments:
      Hikity - I`m with you on Russel Crowe! And voting as often as I can.
      Oh well, I guess that as long as we keep RF out of the way...Oh, but regarding Johnny Depp - I`ve heard (could be just a rumour though, but I`m pretty sure it`s not) that they`re planning to make a movie about Ozzie Osbourne....with JD playing his character! So I hope  we won`t have to deal with OO fans as well!
       So, when will the final voting be? December or January?
      Oh, and about that DH review that (I believe ) Dee posted ... well THAT was weird! Though I DID agree with the fact that he aged quite well!

      Elaine 
      11/03/05 at 03:47 AM

      Comments:

      Chalebh, thanks for those larger versions of the pics and to the originator for sharing. My Wire Image account has lapsed and I was just considering renewing but I thought some kind person would share, and I was right so  Much Appreciated  You're Too Kind Thanks 

       

      Dee, our media are probably just as rabid as in the US. SOME papers make it their business to seek out every little bit of possible scandal and AR being well known now because of HP, he would be a prime target if there was anything untoward. THere are also reams of celebrity/soap/TV/chat mags who love that kind of thing too. I don't think for one minute that he is squeaky clean but he certainly likes to keep himself to himself - as we have seen firsthand! The only negative thing I have ever read was a report about him being less than civil to some producer chappy trying to get him to sign "Professor Snape" on a pic for his son. As AR said - and I agree with him - he is Alan Rickman, not Severus Snape, but the paper saw it as AR being grumpy and nasty to kids (even though I don't think the child in question was actually there!)

       

      And I WAS thinking of TC! LOL 

       

      Off to bed now. Nightynight


      Hikity 
      11/03/05 at 03:27 AM

      Comments:

      Satai D, I am sure you meant Russell Crowe is sexy, didn't you???


      Chalebh 
      11/03/05 at 02:58 AM

      Comments:

      Another post, couldn't resist.

       

      I found this pictures in another message board.

       

      Image hosted by Photobucket.com

      Image hosted by Photobucket.com

       

      They are from the "Impossible Boulevard".

       

      Chalebh


      Laura 
      11/03/05 at 02:26 AM

      Comments:

      Satai Delenn

       

      if you didn't see Dark Harbor and are looking for screen captures or for the boat scene....email me and I'll address you where you can find both of them


      Laura 
      11/03/05 at 02:24 AM

      Comments:

      Claudia,

      I sent an email the same day you posted the address about the release of John Gissing etc.

      Very glad someone has received an answer and also a copy of the movie, wow!

      Not a word here

      Thank you for all the photos of mistery women

      it's very rare to see Alan Rickman with any contact (arm or hand) with his partner or friends...lucky woman this one!


      Satai Delenn 
      11/03/05 at 02:20 AM

      Comments:

      Not anymore! Colin is only 63 votes ahead of Russell and it looks like he may catch up! We CANNOT let that happen! PLEASE vote as much as you can! Push Colin as far from Russell as possible! We can do this!!!! We CAN'T give up!!!!!!! There's a whole month to go! Let's show those Russell Crowe fans up and show them what real fans are made of! (No offense to Russell Crowe fans, but I really want to see sexy Colin Firth win!!!!!)


      Chalebh 
      11/03/05 at 01:35 AM

      What is your location? last day at work

      Comments:

      Good morning,

       

      Colin Firth is now 150 votes ahead of RC (Sorry Hikity.).

       

      The news about TSfJG sounds interesting, I think I going to ask their sales department, if they sell a copy to Germany. (Now that my DVD player works with RC1 as well).

       

      This going to be my last post for about ten days as I'm going on holiday (yes!)

      But I don't know if I should be happy that Alan wouldn't attend any premiere in the weeks. There will be less posts I have to read when I'm back home, but also no new pictures.

       

      So long (and thanks for all the fish)

       

      Chalebh

       

       


      Vicki 
      11/03/05 at 01:15 AM

      What is your location? Los Angeles

      Comments:

      Dee -   Now I can't keep the sound of Ernie from Sesame Street singing "Rubber Duckie" out of my head.


      Vicki 
      11/03/05 at 01:08 AM

      What is your location? Los Angeles

      Comments:

      Oh, man....I posted without realizing there was still a whole other page I hadn't read yet.  Sorry for the duplicate info on the Noble Son shoot. 

       

      Well, there was nothing very exciting in my mailbox today...just a bunch of bills.....

       

      I will keep my eyes open though!


      Satai Delenn 
      11/03/05 at 12:58 AM

      Comments:

      Oh, and I'm emailing Mike Binder and Associates right now and basically begging him for a copy of the movie and if he isn't willing to do that, I've "suggested" that he please release the film nationally so that EVERYONE can see the wonderful Alan in his incredible (so I've heard ) movie!

       

      Here's to hoping!


      Satai Delenn 
      11/03/05 at 12:55 AM

      Comments:

      Quote:
      Dee  
      Yesterday at 09:26 PM

      Comments:

      I have a rather niiiiice photo of AR jumping off that boat, but since he's naked it's a little...ah...revealing. Not sure if I should post it. Claudia?

       

      Dee, is it by any (miracle of a) chance a CLOSEUP shot of Naked Alan from Dark Harbor? I would LOVE to see it if it is!!!!!


      Vicki 
      11/03/05 at 12:31 AM

      What is your location? Los Angeles

      Comments:

      Marlina - that Snape lego site had me laughing.  Thanks for the link...let us know if the story ever finished....I'm on pins and needles!

       

      Leanne - you weren't kidding when you said "lengthy bio".  Whew!  I think his was one of the longest there.  I'm glad they picked a cute piccie of Snape.

       

      Did anyone notice on the link that CatsPlay posted that they will be filming in downtown L.A. next Wed (11/9) and are looking for non-union extras who can dress in costume?  Downtown will be doubling for Sweden (yeah, right!) and they are requesting people to be dressed in suits, tuxes, dresses and "cultural attire" like African, Indian, Arabic.  Too bad I have none of the above   It must be for the Nobel Prize Award scene.

       

      Lastly, this is a little OT but I thought I'd share it here.  I take my son every Wednesday evening to a religious class for teenagers with special needs.  There are a variety of kids with a variety of disorders or learning disabilities but they are a great group.  Anyway, the teacher was asking the class if they knew what yesterday was (All Saint's Day).  They shouted out many answers but no one could come up with the right one.  Finally one kid said, "I give up!"  To which another boy at the back of the class shouted out, "Never Surrender!"  I kind of smirked at first but several questions later, the same kid would always say "I give up!" and the other kid at the back would shout out each time, "Never Surrender!"....well, after the third time I couldn't help myself and I just cracked up.  I know it's not really funny...ya had to be there, but I found it amusing. 


      Dee 
      11/03/05 at 12:06 AM

      Comments:

      Opps! That posted before I was ready! Just want to say that:

      #1: the "cleaned up version" of the nekkid photo is rated "G".

       

      #2: I'm NOT try to devalue AR or Rima's relationship, insult their integrity, start rumors, or incite a riot. I've been married soooooo long that I honestly don't understand how a long-term relationship that's not "on paper" works. So, when I see photos of AR with "mystery women", I get curious about their arrangement. It's NONE of my business! I'm just nosy!


      Dee 
      11/02/05 at 11:55 PM

      Comments:

      Claudia - They actually got the Gissing video?! wOw! I'm going to give it a try too! Should we use the email to Mike or one of the others on the link?

       

      I certainly don't want to make our fearless and wonderful leader uncomfortable, so here's a link to a cleaned up version of the "nekkid" photo!

      http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b177/Deeindiana/darkharborboat2.jpg

       

      Elaine -

      Quote:
      some slebs practically sh*g on the red carpet to prove to the world how "happy" they are!

      Sounds like a Tom Cruise trick! *shiver*

       

      Since I'm not from the UK, I don't know much about the British media. If you (and others) don't mind discussing the subject further:

       

      Since AR & Rima aren't married, perhaps the media wouldn't even consider his appearance with other women "a scandal" and report it?

      Or, AR keeps such a low profile, perhaps it's not obvious to the media if he sees other people?

      Or, since he's not a flamboyant "star-of-the-month", perhaps the media doesn't care who he's with?

       

      To clarify: I'm not trying to date AR! Okay...I would if my husband would let me...but that's not going to happen. I'm just speculating!


      CatsPlay 
      11/02/05 at 11:23 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      I just watched Mesmer for the first time.   After 109 minutes of uncontrollable screencapping, I will have to bid you ladies good night, until I can actually SPEAK again in the morning! 

       

      (*** THUD  ***) !!!

       

       

      More droolworthy shots here

       

       

       

       

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/02/05 at 11:15 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      New posting for Nobel Son shooting extras, this one on November 9.  Nobel Prize Award scene, so surely Alan will be in it.

       

      NOBEL PRIZE AUDIENCE / Background / Male or Female / All Ethnicities / 35-70
      Audience at the Nobel Prize awards
      Wardrobe: Suits, dresses, tuxes, cultural costumes --esp. African and Indian and Arabic

      http://www.lacasting.com/indie/IndieList.Asp?seen=0&viewfilter=0&psort=5&page=1&vstat=0


      emtee 
      11/02/05 at 10:35 PM

      What is your location? The Isle of Envy

      Comments:

      *gasp*

      The Holy Grail of Rickman artifacts?  The Search for John Gissing in her hands?  I am so pleased for her . . . and hopeful for the rest of us!


      Claudia 
      11/02/05 at 09:37 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Ohhh that makes sense, Em.  Because the timing of this thing was supposed to be about the time he was supposed to be winging his way to LA. 

       

      And speaking of LA, I have some fabulous news.....

       

      I just got off the phone with the fan that emailed me right after the screening of Gissing and she was just about speechless!  In her mailbox today was a copy of The Search for John Gissing from Mike Binder! 

       

      So I owe the guy a public apology since I was so doubtful he would keep his word.  Mikey....

       

      Has any of our other friends received their copy?  If not, keep an eye on your mailboxes! 

       

      I do think that this would be a good time to email Mike Binder once again and let him know that you are aware that he has sent out some copies of the film and that you would love to be included.  Here's the link to the contact page of their site.  Sunlight Productions

       

       

       


      Emily 
      11/02/05 at 09:18 PM

      Comments:

      What I mean is, the judges' votes probably had to be in some time ago to be tabulated, and then the winner was revealed at the TCM screening last night. The judging wasn't done last night.


      Emily 
      11/02/05 at 09:16 PM

      Comments:

      Claudia, AR wasn't actually at the TCM screening. In competitions like this, the judges write their thoughts about their picks when they vote, and those quotes are released when the winners are announced. The quotes in the CNN piece are taken from the press release or the booklet or whatever.  Helen Mirren was there, saw some pics of her. I think Winslet was there too.


      Claudia 
      11/02/05 at 08:58 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Oh Dee!  I didn't look at the links until just now.  So it seems that AR did make the TCM competition judging.  I hope the shorts will air on the American TCM too!

       


      Claudia 
      11/02/05 at 08:54 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      The Dark Harbor "nekkid" pics are posted all over the Internet.  I don't see any problem in posting links to the pics but maybe we should use a bit of discretion in posting the actual pictures.  I know AR did the scene and let me tell you all......no one appreciates that scene more than I.    But (and you know there had to be a but in there, right? *grin*), I have always been uncomfortable looking at the caps on the Internet.  Call my crazy but I feel like I'm looking at porn when I see them.  I hope yall understand and know that I am not a prud.  LOL

         


      Sherry 
      11/02/05 at 08:39 PM

      Comments:

      I don't think too many of the ladies here would object to that photo ( I have two or three of them myself)!!!


      Dee 
      11/02/05 at 08:26 PM

      Comments:

      Has this already been posted? They briefly mention AR.

       

      Wordless Film Wins Shorts Prize at London Festival

      http://edition.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Movies/11/02/london.shortfilm.winner/

       

      And I know this is old (it's dated 1998) but it's an odd & interesting review of Dark Harbor by a couple of guys. 

      http://www.waxjism.org/norman/darkharbor.html

       

      I have a rather niiiiice photo of AR jumping off that boat, but since he's naked it's a little...ah...revealing. Not sure if I should post it. Claudia?


      Elaine 
      11/02/05 at 08:15 PM

      Comments:

      I don't think AR & RH have an "open" relationship in "that" way. We were chatting about this kind of thing at Chelsea (not with him, of course!) You can bet the media would sniff out a story before you could say "Goblet of Fire"! To my knowledge, there has never been the slightest whiff of scandal concerning either of them. I think that they are so comfortable with each other that they have no need to "prove" their relationship by constantly being joined at the hip. And if they want to go out with friends, then they do. Both are very involved with all sorts of projects and stuff, and are both independant people. It's refreshing actually in this day and age where some slebs practically sh*g on the red carpet to prove to the world how "happy" they are! It's very false!


      Alfan 
      11/02/05 at 08:06 PM

      What is your location? Az

      Comments:

      Thats right. A hot tub scene on one of the coldest days of filming. Bloody hot everyday that the snow they had shipped in melted quickly but the day of the hot tub scene it was supposedly really cold. I hope they claimed it a no speedo shot.


      CatsPlay 
      11/02/05 at 07:18 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Was reading an article linked from the IMDB comments and they were talking about Alan filming a hot tub scene in Snow Cake!


      Claudia 
      11/02/05 at 07:07 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      I'm sorry to hear you're sick, Bluebeatbabe.  I know what you're going through...I've had the same symptoms for 4 days now.  YUK!  Get to feeling better. 

       


      Claudia 
      11/02/05 at 07:01 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

       Thank you for the Snow Cake news, Sue!!!

       


      sue 
      11/02/05 at 06:48 PM

      Comments:

      I thought I remembered that Claudia. I had a quick peer at the audience but they didn't show much of them

      I love that pic BTW (the good old jeans)


      Claudia 
      11/02/05 at 06:44 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

       My copy of Essential Shakespeare Live arrived today!  I haven't listened to the whole thing yet but I bet you can guess what I listened to first!  What little bit I've listened to is fanstastic.  I highly recommend! 

       

      Oh Sue, I have a copy of Concert for George and it is a real tear jerker at times.  I love the Monty Python performance but I think one of my favorite parts is seeing Dhani Harrison performing with Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney. 

       

      Speaking of Concert for George.  The object of our affection attended that concert.  Caution...he does not appear on the DVD but he was there! 

       

      Oct. 8 2003 


      sue 
      11/02/05 at 06:42 PM

      Comments:

      A girl who works in the UK subtitling films for the deaf/Audio description for the blind, has posted on IMDb saying that they have Snowcake in for Post Production work. She reckons it will be released in 2/3 months.


      Susan CA 
      11/02/05 at 06:37 PM

      Comments:
      Fielding is the last name of the actress from Private Lives.

      Colin Firth needs fewer than 25 votes to pass Russell Crowe.


      sue 
      11/02/05 at 06:29 PM

      Comments:

      Oh dear! Red Panda has escaped near Birmingham!LOL

      Check BBC video news for story!


      Inbredwaffle 
      11/02/05 at 06:14 PM

      Comments:

      Marlina- I am sure you are right and he is just a gentleman...I blame my insanity on working late night and rarely encountering "gentleman"....
      Maybe Sherlock can figure out the "Mystery Women"?


      sue 
      11/02/05 at 05:57 PM

      What is your location? Colin's gaining on Russell, keep up the voting!

      Comments:

      O/T - Just finished watching Concert for George on TV. What a wonderful concert! Filmed at The Albert Hall a couple of years back it was filled with love and admiration for George Harrison by his friends and family. Sad to see Micheal Kamen conducting too as he is no longer with us. Eric Clapton played like a dream and even my dislike for Palu McCartney faded!

      By the end of the show tears were running down my face. Catch it if you can.


      CatsPlay 
      11/02/05 at 05:43 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      I wonder if Alan likes to shop?  It seems in all of the shopping related pics, he tends to have huge amounts of very large bags filled with stuff!


      Bluebeatbabe 
      11/02/05 at 05:36 PM

      What is your location? Sheffield-UK

      Comments:

      Hi Girls !,

      Have been dropping by this week but have been poorly with a cold and sore throat and have had to take to my bed !-the first time for as long as I can remember!.

      Thanks Carly Lynda,  Ali-Pat, Laura RickiNicki for all those great photos which I have n't seen and which make my miserableness just a little more bearable.. I think I need the services Of the good Doctor (in the guise of Alan) Dr Mesmer might do...

      and probably much more effective than than any conventional medicine... well. I'm willing to be mesmerised by those eyes anytime...

       

      Hope you too are feeling better Claudia.


      tuplow 
      11/02/05 at 05:06 PM

      Comments:
      Hi Emily,

      thanks for sorting it out  


      Emily 
      11/02/05 at 04:09 PM

      Comments:

      No Tuplow, those are two different women, and neither is a mystery.

       

      The woman in the bottom photo is actress Miranda Richardson, a friend of AR's (she's in GOF).  The woman in the top photo is "Private Lives" co-star Emma Fielding, I believe (that is Fielding, right? Someone? Anyone?)


      tuplow 
      11/02/05 at 03:59 PM

      What is your location? Hungary

      Comments:
      Hi again,

      I might have another mystery woman for you, from the time when AR and Lindsay Duncan took "Private Lives" to the U.S.
      AR was frequently seen with a young blond woman, unidentified to my knowledge.

      This is a page from my *really* old site:

      http://tuplow.uw.hu/gossip.html

      you can spot her on these pictures.




      Dee 
      11/02/05 at 03:23 PM

      Comments:

      Laura - Squeee! That shopping bag photo...  If I saw a man looking like that on the street I'd be stopped in my tracks! *grumbles because men don't look like that in Indiana*

       

      Mystery women - Very odd, isn't it. We often see him with posed with lovely ladies. *eats heart out in jealousy* I'm NOT trying to be insulting or pry, but is it at all possible that AR & Rima have an "open" relationship when it comes to seeing/dating other people? Yes, they've been together for decades (4?) but they aren't married and AR's traveling often keeps him away.

       

      Have we ever seen photos of Rima with someone else? Has anyone ever read comments that imply if their relationship is/or always has been monogamous? I'm sooooo nosy! 


      Claudia 
      11/02/05 at 02:06 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Ohhh rainbow Degrees!!! Thank you Creamuts! 

       

      Ohhh yes, the mystery women in AR's public life!  LOL Thanks for the pics, Laura!  Yep, the woman in the pic that Laura posted went to the LA Robin Hood premiere with him too (pic below).

       

       

      There are a couple other women but I don't have access to their pics right now. 

       

      This is the woman that is generally thought of as his sister.  Its never been confirmed but to me the resemblance is uncanny.  She was also misidentified as Rima Horton in the first edition of That Book.  This was taken at a post Oscar party in 1996.

       

       

      Then the one below is his LA agent, Judy Hoffland.  This one was taken at the 2004 Emmys. 

       

       

      The last lady that was a mystery for a while was from the pic below that was taken at the Billy Elliott premiere.  But she has since been identified at Belinda Lang. 

       

       

       

       

       


      Elaine 
      11/02/05 at 01:22 PM

      Comments:

      Aaahh, the mystery woman again. Some have said she's his sister, some have said she's his US agent, or attached to the agent's office, she's even been described on pics as Rima! I think she's just a friend who "stands in" for Rima in the US when he needs to take a guest. Nothing worse than going to these junkets on your own!  Sherlock


      Laura 
      11/02/05 at 01:22 PM

      Comments:

      56th Emmy awards 2004

      and the bags photos were dated 2002

      sorry for not posting it

      Laura


      Elaine 
      11/02/05 at 01:19 PM

      Comments:

      Great, he shops at Muji! One of my favourite "retail Experiences". (Odd mix of products but I can browse in  there for ages and always see something I actually NEED. I buy 10 of their pens at a time for work. And the prices don't break the bank!) I've not seen that pic, he looks really relaxed and amused in it.

       

      Message to Suzanne: Thanks so much for sharing! We appreciate it.

       

       


      Emily 
      11/02/05 at 01:09 PM

      Comments:

      Laura, could you give us more information about the photos you're posting?  If there are dates on the pictures you find, can you please post that?  Thanks.

       

      Nobody knows who that woman is. She has been a mystery for years and years. She's a friend, apparently, shows up in many L.A. pictures with him.

       

      If anybody wonders what "Muji" is on those shopping bags, it's yet another housewares store in London. Oh, and it says they also sell babyware. Maybe he was invited to a baby shower ...

      http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/directory/1118/14936.php


      Laura 
      11/02/05 at 01:05 PM

      Comments:
      who is she?the photo detail said only AR and guest at 56th emmy award
      Christina 
      11/02/05 at 12:53 PM

      Comments:
      Sue - You mean we`ll actually be able to vote for the winner, and not only for the nominees? oh, talk about terrific news!
      That Snape lego story was so funny! I`m constantly surprised by the number of fans this character has. I think JKR would be in deep shock if she knew about all this! I`m sure she didn`t intened things to turn out this way. Well, tough!

      BTW, just found out that one of my teacher`s surname is David.I`m sure that would be quite common, if his first name would not be...Friedman!


      Laura 
      11/02/05 at 12:48 PM

      Comments:

      thank you Claudia and Creamuts

      I was wondering what are things like "When love speaks" that I saw pics of...I don't remember I saw anything about this and similar among AR works. I can get titles of pretty all his movies but what about other works he did? I'm 100% with no knowledge and I would love to have help knowing his works. Also what is available, what format ( video, audio, for reading etc). Thank you in advance

      I can't enter this guestbook everyday, so if someone could kindly answer to me by email I would be grateful

      Laura


      creamuts 
      11/02/05 at 12:36 PM

      What is your location? @ home...

      Comments:

      Thanx Claudia for the lovely scans! I did some "prutsing" with it...Hope you don't mind....

       

       

         

       

         

       

      XXX


      Ali-Pat 
      11/02/05 at 12:23 PM

      What is your location? haven't moved

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://home.earthlink.net/~sa.pe/APLhome.html

      Comments:

      CatsPlay, I think the phrase you saw was probably "Director's Cut" which appears on most copies of Mesmer I have seen advertised.  As far as I know there is only the Director's Cut.  Another one of those quirky anomolies that cling to this film like Mesmer's hands to...


      sue 
      11/02/05 at 12:07 PM

      Comments:

      Yep!


      CatsPlay 
      11/02/05 at 12:02 PM

      Comments:

      Never mind on Lumiere, just saw the clip on the download page.  I assume that's his entire involvment in this piece..?


      sue 
      11/02/05 at 12:02 PM

      Comments:

      Catsplay, Alan didn't appear in Standing Room Only unless he was the dog. It was a twenty minute short that I recorded and ran through a couple of times and he ain't in it!

      Lumiere &Co is a fascinating documentary where lots of top directors were given an old hand crank Lumiere camera. They all had to make a 4 minute movie. Neil Jordan  the director of Michael Collins used his whilst filming MC and there is a tiny clip of Alan walking past the camera in his DeValera costume and peering at the camera. It's just a matter of moments and I think Claudia has it here on her Downloads page.


      CatsPlay 
      11/02/05 at 11:56 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Am seeking more info on the following AR films, having trouble finding much info:

       

      Standing Room Only

      Lumiere & Company

       


      sue 
      11/02/05 at 11:41 AM

      Comments:

      I just did the quiz (and only had to look up a couple of answers, honest!) and I got the password FOLIO too!


      CatsPlay 
      11/02/05 at 11:37 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Thanks, Claudia.  I am glad I am not missing something.  I just watched the trailer and it looks delicious!  Will watch this evening.


      Claudia 
      11/02/05 at 11:33 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Maybe someone can use the keyword I earned from taking the Shakespeare quiz.  If someone uses it, post here or let me know that you used is so no one else will.  FOLIO

       

      CatsPlay,  as far as I know there never was a director's commentary nor any good extras on the Mesmer DVD.

       

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/02/05 at 11:11 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      I just got my Mesmer DVD from Amazon and I could have sworn that I read in the specs on Amazon that a directors commentary was included.  The DVD I received does not have a directors commentary, and now I can't find that on Amazon.

       

      Am I going crazy?  Should there be a directors commentary or other bonus features on this R1 Mesmer DVD?

       

      Thanks!


      Claudia 
      11/02/05 at 11:00 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      That really looks like a GRAND grand prize, Lucia! Thanks for posting it. 

       

      Note though...the contest is only open to UK residents (I took the quiz anyway *grin*).  I hope one of our friends will win it! 

       


      Lucia 
      11/02/05 at 10:53 AM

      Comments:

      For devotees of Shakespeare the BBC is running this competion

       

      http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/shakespeare/competition.shtml


      Marlina 
      11/02/05 at 10:20 AM

      Comments:

      Ali-Pat~ Thanks He's such a good humoured man.. So,yeah he must be laugh equally hard!


      Laurie 
      11/02/05 at 10:19 AM

      What is your location? Vermont

      Comments:

      Thanks for the info Ali-Pat!  I just bought "The Great Theatres of London" and it's fabulous. I'm so obsessed with live theatre and don't know why. I think I was probably an actor in a previous life LOL. I've only been to the theatre two times, once in New York City (The Lion King) and once in London (My Name is Rachel Corrie).  I will keep everyone posted on my project, if I can get it off the ground!


      Ali-Pat 
      11/02/05 at 10:05 AM

      What is your location? inching with even more vigor toward the bathroom

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://home.earthlink.net/~sa.pe/APLhome.html

      Comments:

      Marlina--the actor who laughed so hard he had to look away was Andrew Seear.  But I can imagine AR laughing equally hard at a Peter Barnes play.  Such a comic genius, and such a great loss his passing.


      Marlina 
      11/02/05 at 09:50 AM

      Comments:

      Welcome Cassey!

       

      Leanne~ Thanks for the link to te goblet of fire site

       

      Ali-Pat~ Thank you for that! Is it him that laughing so hard?


      Ali-Pat 
      11/02/05 at 09:45 AM

      Comments:
      Claudia,  that phrase was supposed to read "Shared Experience event".  Forgive me, Your Blondeness.
      Ali-Pat 
      11/02/05 at 09:41 AM

      What is your location? inching toward the bathroom

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://home.earthlink.net/~sa.pe/APLhome.html

      Comments:

      So glad everyone is enjoying those photos from Degrees.  It is a beautiful book and made me laugh more than once--actors really are hams at heart.  I recommend a trip to your local book store or library to take a peek at it.

       

      Claudia, the Shared Experience even was posted somewhere, can't remember where, but Alan's name showed up on their website and is still there.

       

      Can't remember who suggested the Ciaran Hinds version of The Mayor of Casterbridge but thanks!  I will check it out.  It will be hard to displace the Alan Bates version in my heart, however, God bless him.

       

      And Laurie, I can give you two lists to look at that reference theatres in which AR has performed.  Suzanne's Resume page is the best, and I used it as a starting point for my own sadly outdated ChronolARgy.  Neither one includes all the venues where AR did short readings and benefit events.  I recently ran across a great book about London Theatres called (handily enough) The Great Theatres of London ( Ronald Bergan, Andre Deutsch:  2004).  Hope this helps!  And I hope you keep us updated on your project.

       


      Ali-Pat 
      11/02/05 at 09:26 AM

      What is your location? mid-second pot of coffee (it's decaf!!!)

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://home.earthlink.net/~sa.pe/APLhome.html

      Comments:

      I have a lot to say today, so I will split it into two posts. 

       

      Talk about a pleasant surprise!  I just cracked open my new copy of Dark Attractions—The Theatre of Peter Barnes (Brian Woolland, Methuen, 2004) to find that Alan Rickman wrote the Foreword!  Forgive me if this has been posted already, but here it is:

       

      An actor recently described being in the audience at a Peter Barnes play.  There was a sequence involving multiple bedpans and he was in such pain from laughing that he had to look away from the stage for fear of serious injury.

       

      What was so funny?  What was the joke Peter was always trying to tell?  Always the same one:  it has been described as the abyss yawning its head off at your feet, as you struggle with the monster that is trying to push you in.

       

      It was this ever-present tension in Peter’s work between the ridiculous and the sublime which made actors fall on it so hungrily, and it came from what a journalist called Peter’s ‘promiscuous’ imagination.  Nothing smaller than the world and its history was his reference book, and Peter was the magpie, bright-eyed and ruthless.  If the right word didn’t come to mind he would invent one.  He created a lexicon of epic invention, energy and the most profound compassion.  Now it is a legacy to be cherished and a challenge to be honoured.

       

      Alan Rickman, July 2004

       

      Alan also used the bedpan story in his New Theatre Quarterly tribute to Peter Barnes (the bedpan play was Frontiers of Farce, BTW).  For you bibliographic types, the text of Alan’s Memorial Tribute to Peter Barnes can be found in NTQ 20:4, November 2004, pp. 299-302.

       


      Marlina 
      11/02/05 at 09:14 AM

      Comments:

      Inbredwaffle~ Oh, i'm not sure Maybe he just become a gentleman like what  he usually is..

       

      Thank you about the Logo Snape I really laugh myself too!

      Wow Sue! It must be fun to play that Lego set! I should check for this Lego thingy sometimes


      Leanne 
      11/02/05 at 09:10 AM

      What is your location? at my pc

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://s13.invisionfree.com/AlanRickman/

      Comments:

      I was doing a nosey on the Goblet of fire page and found this

       

      http://harrypotter.warnerbros.co.uk/site/index.html

       

      A cute picture and lengthy bio of Alan!!

       

      Welcome Cassey!!

       

      Leanne

      -x-


      Claudia 
      11/02/05 at 08:33 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

       

      Hi Cassey and welcome to our group!  I hope you will have a good time with us and post as often as you can.

       

      Thanks for the message from Suzanne, Sue.  I don't remember anyone saying they had signed up for the Shared Experience but if anyone did, it still looks like they will have a good time and we'd love to hear about it. 

       

      If Melanie Parker is doubtful he will attend the NY premiere, then I kind of lean towards he won't.  But, he has made longer distance "quickie" trips before. 

       

      Inbredwaffle wrote:

      Quote:
      I got a little too much joy from scaring Kids!
         

       

      *snort*

       

      I am still quite amazed at the Degrees photos and want to thank  Ali-Pat a million times more for allowing me to preview it and scan for the rest of us. 

       

       


      Inbredwaffle 
      11/02/05 at 06:12 AM

      Comments:

      I hope ya'll had a good Halloween…I got a little too much joy from scaring Kids!

       

      Alfan-I hope you enjoyed the weather in Mesquite...Did you stay at CasaBlanca? They have great pools!Down here in Las Vegas we still have 70-80F's days which for Las Vegans means Sweater time!

       A Big Thank You to everyone for everything and anything (Chelsea Encounters for sure) you have posted!...

       

      As for his mood...being so over worked/booked I am sure he is stressed and with what he said about taking RC to America

      being dangerous for Meghan and with what I have read on the sites that think he is “Anti- Semitic”  and the whole going to the play every night and

      Walking Meghan to her cab makes me wonder if they already have threats?...just a thought a long rambling one at that!


      sue 
      11/02/05 at 04:36 AM

      Comments:

      Marlina, thanks for the Lego link.Very amusing.

      My son did a great Lego "Pyscho" animation a couple of years back. I even got to play one of the detectives using a David Friedman-type deep South accent!LOL

      Unfortunately it was on his old computer and XP doesn't support the Lego Camera package but if we ever get it up and running I'll try and share it, the shower scene is fabulous!

       

      Hope nobody booked the Shared Experience thing hoping to see Alan but if they did it will still be great as the play is marbellous.


      Sue 
      11/02/05 at 04:30 AM

      Comments:

      Hope Suzanne won't mid me taking this from her GB. This was posted by her:

       

      Hello everyone!
      I received a message today from AR's assistant, Melanie, with an update of his schedule. She has confined he is in LA and says:

      "...Alan is shooting Nobel Son and it was his first day on set yesterday [Oct. 31]. It’s not clear how long he’ll be there just now but it should be completed sometime towards the end of November. He certainly won’t be able to attend the London premiere of Harry Potter, nor will he be attending Shared Experiences 30th Birthday Celebration on Nov 9th. I can’t imagine he could get to the NY premiere of Harry Potter either as things stand at the moment."

      So I'm really sorry for those of you planning to attend the HP-GoF premieres and Shared Experience event in hopes of seeing AR. But it looks like they'll be shooting Nobel Son longer than we first read.


      cassey 
      11/02/05 at 04:00 AM

      Comments:
      Hi all!

      Thank you for so much fun and information. This site is a little bit of sunshine of my life. Your reports make me dreaming of AR. You are all so friendly. It's always worth to make a click here.

      Marlina: This link is great. I'm still rolling on the floor and holding my stomach, laughing.

      Marlina 
      11/02/05 at 01:13 AM

      Comments:

      Folks! Found this Lego Snape drama from someone in the LJ!

       

      The characters!

      http://karentheunicorn.tripod.com/characters.html

       

      And now! The story!

      Part 1..

      http://karentheunicorn.tripod.com/lse1.html

       

      Part 2..

      http://karentheunicorn.tripod.com/lse2.html

       

      Part 3..

      http://karentheunicorn.tripod.com/lse2p2.html

       

      I got a really good laugh! hehehe.. and i'm still laughing..

      I'll tell you all when the webmistress finished part 4

       

       


      Carly Lynda 
      11/02/05 at 12:03 AM

      What is your location? MONTREAL, Canada

      Comments:

      Laura, from Italy, asked me to share these 2 findings of hers with everyone here since she had trouble accessing the GB this afternoon:-

       

      She found this one on bbc.co.uk:-

       

       

       

      And just look how beautiful Alan looks here with greyish/whiteish hair:-

       

       

       

      Grazie, Laura!

       

       

      For Dee:-

       

      Loved your Snape-y costume, girl!

       

      And you made a lovely Professoress Snape!


      Satai Delenn 
      11/01/05 at 11:08 PM

      Comments:

      Quote:
      CatsPlay  
      Yesterday at 11:43 PM

      Comments:

      I just watched Blow Dry - WOW - did I love AR in this movie!    I need to watch it again just to absorb all of the super closeups!

       

      Yeah, it's a great movie. Wonderful the first time you see it, and it just gets better each additional time you see it!


      CatsPlay 
      11/01/05 at 10:43 PM

      Comments:

      I just watched Blow Dry - WOW - did I love AR in this movie!    I need to watch it again just to absorb all of the super closeups!


      Laurie 
      11/01/05 at 09:16 PM

      What is your location? Vermont

      Comments:

      Thank you Ali-Pat for loaning those pictures to Claudia to scan and thank you Claudia for scanning them. They're awesome, I've never seen them before. All of you here on this GB are such good sharers, thank you, thank you.

       

      Ali-Pat, I have to spend more time at your website, it's awesome. I've got this idea in my head for a project (about London Theatres) and was wondering if your site has the names of all the theatres AR has work in in London. If not, does anyone here know where I could get that information? If someone does, can  you e-mail me?  Thanks so much.


      Marlina 
      11/01/05 at 08:46 PM

      Comments:

      Forgot to mention, Thanks Sue! I also had already Nominates like the list Claudia gave

       

      Lindsey~ Hope you got to see "The Man" somehow!


      Marlina 
      11/01/05 at 08:42 PM

      Comments:

      Dee~ Alfre Woodard is the lady who play Mrs Applewhite in Movie Serie "Desperate Housewives" but i have no idea what relationship she has with Alan

      Oh, but you really look fantastic in your Snape costume! 

       

      Thank you Claudia for that Degree's pictures!!! His hand is big isn't it?

       

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/01/05 at 08:35 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Dee

       

      Alfrie Woodard is a famous actress, I think she is American.  I read somewhere that she is also a good friend of Alan's.  She is currently in a starring role on Desperate Housewives.


      Dee 
      11/01/05 at 08:24 PM

      What is your location? Indiana

      Comments:

      Hikity & Chalebh - *hugs*

       

      Ali Pat - I tried to sneer but kept getting the giggles! I was also so busy with the jacket that I forgot the wand! One of the  librarians made me one, but...it was covered with sequins and had glittery ribbons sticking out the end! *cough* I know Snape is a bit extreme, but it seemed over the top!

       

      Emily - Nice catch!   What a smile!!

       

      Ricki Nicki/Emily - Those photos were just taken the other day? wOw! Who is Alfrie Woodward - a friend, co-worker?

       

      Christina - I'm glad you said I looked like your grandmother "when she was younger"!

       

      Lindsey - We all sympathize with your missed opportunity! So near and yet so far... You must feel like ! Here's hoping you get some other chances for a sighting!

       

      Nip/Tuck is coming on soon so gotta go! I'm ashamed to admit that I'm addicted to that show!

       

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/01/05 at 07:53 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Thanks, Claudia.  Are these both nice, large coffee table books?


      Claudia 
      11/01/05 at 07:36 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Here's the site, CatsPlay.  You can order from them or from Amazon.uk.

       

      The portraits are absolutely wonderful!

       

      You might also be interested in the book done by Cambridge Jones that benefits RADA called Off Stage.  Its another gorgeous book and AR is the first entry in the book. 

       

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/01/05 at 07:08 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Claudia,

      Can you share some more info on the Degrees book that you mentioned?  I am not familiar with it.  Thanks


      Emily 
      11/01/05 at 07:01 PM

      Comments:

      Claudia, thanks for the scans!  It looks like he's wearing David Byrne's big suit from "Stop Making Sense" in the bottom pic. (I hope someone gets that reference.)

       


      Claudia 
      11/01/05 at 06:50 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Ohhh AFNH, it sounds like yall have a "rockin" telly schedule ahead.  Elaine has already gotten my intrigue up about Bleak House.  I believe I already spotted David Bradley in some of the commercials they've run on Viva Blackpool.  That David Tennant is one cutie!!!  Ladies, beware of those eyes on Barty Croupton Jr!    Let's just hope he doesn't smile in the film! 

       

      Peekabooh unfortunately, you're probably right about the Snape pin ending up on eBay.  Let's just hope the winners will be true AR/Snape fans and treasure them enough not to sell it. 

       

      Now I have a little surprise for you all.  Special thanks to Ali-Pat for lending me her copy of Degrees so I could scan AR's piccies!  One of them, we've seen of course but the other is definitely new.  I am definitely sold on the book and have a copy on order right now!  Thanks again Ali-Pat! 

       

       

       

       


      Laurie 
      11/01/05 at 05:25 PM

      What is your location? Vermont

      Comments:

      Thanks for the info Sue. That would be so cool to be able to vote, can you let us know when that is? 


      emtee 
      11/01/05 at 05:03 PM

      What is your location? US

      Comments:

      The Leaky Cauldron reports:

       

      TLC Reader Marauder Lyny let us know about a promotion the "Journal de Montréal" newspaper is running, giving away Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire pins. There will be a total of 18 pins to collect, as well as a display stand for them. 

       

      This is the link for the story:

      http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/MTarchives/007845.php

       

      Yes, folks, there is a Snape:

      http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/images/image.php?image=2005/10/characters2.jpg

       

      So, we'll probably find someone auctioning one of the free Snape pins on ebay for $$$$$$$ at some point . . .  

       

      emtee - who apologizes for her lameness in linking!


      AFNH 
      11/01/05 at 04:49 PM

      Comments:
      I know what Peekabooh and Juliet mean about trying to catch up on posts, everything is moving so fast. Where are the brakes????!!

      Hope everyone had a happy and safe Halloween last night.

      Good to see Teh Man get through to the next round with such a comfortable majority, bet we'll be slugging it out with JD fans, though.

      Such a busy time all round, especially on the goggle box. Rome starts here tomorrow night, Claudia, just got myself some new tapes today to catch it. Bleak House started on BBC 1 last week, and Egypt on Sunday, and next week Shakespeare Retold begins with Much Ado About Nothing. Really looking forward to the new version of Taming of the Shrew, as it stars Rufus Sewell and Shirley Henderson (Moaning Myrtle!) BTW, Claudia, glad you're enjoying Blackpool, look closely, you'll also find Filch, the Hogwarts caretaker (David Bradley) in there somewhere.

      Dee - fantastic costume!!! Thanks for sharing, would have loved to have seen those kids faces when you did the "foolish wand-waving" bit!

      Had a bit of a giggle at the new emoties, but for some reason, this one makes me want to go on a diet!
      sue 
      11/01/05 at 04:34 PM

      Comments:

      Laurie, no sadly you can't. It says that you can only make one nomination list I keep thinking of things I could have added) still it's only nominations so hopefully we shall get lots to vote on later in December.


      Laurie 
      11/01/05 at 04:20 PM

      What is your location? Vermont

      Comments:

      Ooops, I went and did my nominations but realized (after reading your list Claudia) I forgot to put in Hikdagard Bechtler for Best Set Design.  Can I go back and add it?


      Alfan 
      11/01/05 at 04:04 PM

      What is your location? hot hot hot Arizona

      Comments:

      Thanks Claudia, that clip was halarious, he really does smack Ron good, doesnt he?. Although i would like to know how it ended, it quit about 20 seconds before the time said it would. I appreciate it.


      Peekabooh 
      11/01/05 at 03:49 PM

      Comments:
      Thanks for all the links and pictures everyone. I have to say, I´m a bit worried because I have to work tomorrow and when I come back here....... there is sooooooo much catching up to do......*sigh*

      Lindsey, keep your eyes and ears open girl. You never know where you´re going to "bump" into.....*grin*. Oh and when you´re lucky enough to catch a glimpse of The Object of our Affection, could you please ask him when he is about to return to London? Thanks (lol)!

      And finally...... MOVIE ALERT......
      An Awfully Big Adventure will be on Dutch Television next Saturday (RTL4). Though it´s a badly rated movie, I will watch it anyways (haven´t seen in before).

      Nighty Night, Hugs Peekabooh


      Claudia 
      11/01/05 at 03:27 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Oops, make that "Hildagard"!

       


      Claudia 
      11/01/05 at 03:26 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Thanks Elaine.  Here's how I voted:

       

      Best Actress:  Megan Dodd

      Best Solo Perfomance:  Megan Dodd

      Best New Play:  My Name is Rachel Corrie

      London Calling Best Director:  Alan Rickman

      Best Set Design:  Hikdagard Bechtler

      Best Off West End Production:  My Name is Rachel Corrie

       

      If I missed anything let me know and I'll go back and do it again.


      Elaine 
      11/01/05 at 03:13 PM

      Comments:

      Lisa, Have already done so, and the play for best play, and I did put it forward for "off West End" because the Royal Court is not reaaaallly what you would call West End. And Hildegard Bechtler for her wonderful set design (inspired by suggestions from Mr Rickman!) And MD for everything I possibly could, because she deserves it!


      CatsPlay 
      11/01/05 at 02:48 PM

      Comments:

      Thanks Claudia!!!


      Lisa 
      11/01/05 at 02:42 PM

      What is your location? UK

      Comments:

      Hey there my fellow Rickman fans,Just a quick thought,but in the Theatre nomination awards that was linked further down the page,you can also vote for your favourite director....I have of course gone and given a vote to our wonderful man,Alan....He deserves the credit for this production,as well as Megan Dodds,so,you still here????That is what I would love to hear when they open the envelope for those theatre awards....


      Claudia 
      11/01/05 at 02:35 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      CatsPlay, you can find That Man Bracken on the Audio page of the Download Haven for free.  Ready to burn to CD. 

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/01/05 at 02:33 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Note, I've been watching this for a few days on ebay, not sure if it is relatively rare or not.  But since I am still stocking up on the AR basics, I won't be investing in it, so I thought I'd share.  Audio recording of "That Man Bracken".  Pretty pricey though.

       

      http://cgi.ebay.com/THAT-MAN-BRAKEN-Alan-Rickman-THOMAS-KILROY_W0QQitemZ8715421498QQcategoryZ11431QQssPage NameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

       

       


      lindsey 
      11/01/05 at 02:32 PM

      What is your location? west la

      Comments:
      Thank you CatsPlay!

      I have been checking that site, but night and weekend shoots are the only chances I have.

      I'm sorry for screaming before, I just really needed to vent.

      lindsey
      CatsPlay 
      11/01/05 at 02:26 PM

      Comments:

      argh!  I meant eBay, not Amazon.


      CatsPlay 
      11/01/05 at 02:26 PM

      Comments:

      Hi Susan

       

      The only DVDs of Judas Kiss that I can find on Amazon are Chinese subtitled, and 'claim' that they play on all regions.  Makes me a little nervous but maybe I'll try one.  I am just anal retentive about wanting DVDs.  So much easier to freeze frame, etc!! 


      Claudia 
      11/01/05 at 02:20 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Thanks Susan.  That's what I thought but its unusual for Amazon not to have a listing that at least offers used copies. 

       


      Susan CA 
      11/01/05 at 02:17 PM

      Comments:
      Judas Kiss was released in region 1, and copies are available on e-Bay.  Or so they say.  Region 2 copies are available at Amazon.uk.

      Claudia 
      11/01/05 at 02:14 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Forgive my ignorance yall but does MNiRC qualify for "Best Off West End Production"?  My gut feeling is that the RSC is in the West End but not sure. 

       

       


      Claudia 
      11/01/05 at 02:04 PM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      CatsPlay, maybe I'm wrong on the region for Judas Kiss.  I couldn't find it on Amazon in region 1.  I'll have to check my copy at home.  I tend to lose track sometimes of the regions. 

       

      Thanks for the link Sue.  I'll head over and do my duty in just a minute. 

       

      Alfan, if you're talking about the HP clip we here are fondly calling the "child abuse" video...here's the YouSendIt link that Sue posted the other day.  Dates 

       

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/01/05 at 01:59 PM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Lindsey,

      Did you see the link I posted a day or so ago, with the listing of casting calls for extras, on which Nobel Son seems to be updating?  If you keep watching this list, maybe you will get a head start on some locations.

       

      Here is the link, sorted in order of the latest requests posted (watch for Nobel Son here)

       

      http://www.lacasting.com/indie/IndieList.Asp?seen=0&viewfilter=0&psort=5&page=1&vstat=0

       

      and here is the link to the listed, sorted in alphabetical order so you can see the Nobel Son requests to date.  Click on the items and they show you a pop up window, sometimes giving details or a hint at locations.

       

      http://www.lacasting.com/indie/indielist.asp?seen=0&viewfilter=0&psort=1&vstat=0&page=24

       

       


      Hikity 
      11/01/05 at 01:53 PM

      Comments:

      Elaine, I did so too, and now I "retire" from my computer and enjoy the rest of the evening with hubby.

      Nightynight to all of you wonderful ladies


      Alfan 
      11/01/05 at 01:48 PM

      What is your location? Canada--oops -- i mean Arizona

      Comments:

      Ok, if i read the past post i think i missed a GOF clip that has Severus and the boys, i cant find it on any HP  site. If its out there, could someone please repost the link..........thanks.


      lindsey 
      11/01/05 at 01:36 PM

      What is your location? west los angeles

      Comments:
      hey everyone

      So, this morning while eating some cereal and checking boards for Nobel Son shooting locations (which I've been religiously searching about...*calculates insanity*...40 or so times a day) I come across this "Impossible Boulevard" benefit. I've got to say first, before I go on, Tom Waits is one of my favorite musicians, definitely in the top three. When I found out AR loves Tom Waits, I flipped. What taste! Anyway...so this benefit, this TRIUMVIRATE OF GOODNESS (AR, Tom Waits, Tim Robbins) IS LITERALLY 3 1/2 MINUTES FROM MY APARTMENT!!!!!! WTF!!!!!! HE WAS RIGHT THERE....with TOM WAITS! ARGGGHHHHH!

      im finished now.

      lindsey
      Elaine 
      11/01/05 at 01:24 PM

      Comments:

        Thanks for that link, sue. I've nominated MD, AR, Hildegard Bechtler and the play itself for everything I possibly could! So, girls, rush over there now and submit your nominations. Pen 2The more we do that, the more likely they might take note!

       

      Emily, natch!

       

      Any way to get those teeny pics bigger? Personally, I don't know why AR likes Tom Waitt (or however you spell it). He doesn't push my button. I prefer Bil Bailey's TW take on 3 Blind mice (Blood on the Cheese!)

       

      I know where that Edinburgh pic was taken and I was there this year, and a week later last year! Perhaps next year........

       

       Sick In Bed Hope you don't feel too much like this, Claudia. Try some of this: Cheers 

       


       


      Christina 
      11/01/05 at 12:07 PM

      What is your location? sieged by cold...snif-snif

      Comments:
      RF is going down !!! he he he he! Third! oh my goodness, I can hapilly vote for RC now ! But I`m keeping an eye on CF as well, you never know....
      Dee - OMG OMG OMG! You look so much like mygrandmother when she was young! And I hope you take this as the most sincere compliment I could ever pay you, because she was so beautifull and sweet!(actually she stil is!) You truly look amazing! Great job!
      Just read that encounter report from diagonally.com ................AR`s flat....like this is the ultimate (somewhat decent   ) insight on his life so far .....Though I`m not to sure he would be to happy with people knowing the contents of his bathroom, for God`s sake! I mean, I wouldn`t either! Gee!
      I`ve read it some time ago, but shamefully I forgot who posted it - the results for Hugh Jackman - they were about  30 000?  Is there NO WAY to find out the results for the others? I`ve tried to find them, but with 0 results....


      sue 
      11/01/05 at 11:52 AM

      Comments:

      Oops HERE is the link


      sue 
      11/01/05 at 11:51 AM

      Comments:

      Thanks for all the new stuff everybody.

      Whatsonstage.com have announced their Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Awards.

      Nominations can be made by anybody and you don't have to do all the categories andI have nominated Megan Dodds for "Solo Performance".

      Here's the LINK.

       


      CatsPlay 
      11/01/05 at 11:37 AM

      What is your location? Pittsburgh

      Comments:

      Claudia

       

      Judas Kiss is available on Region 1 DVD??  Hmmm, must be hard to find then.  Thanks for the heads up.


      Claudia 
      11/01/05 at 11:23 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      Brilliant finds Emily and RickiNicki! 

       

      The one from the Fringe Fest--he's laughing hard at something!

       

      RickiNicki, I actually saw some pics of AR and Alfre Woodard a while back but they were really teeny tiny so I didn't post them.  In fact, I believe he is kissing AW on the top of her head in one of the ones I saw.  Yours are a bit bigger, thank goodness!

       


      Emily 
      11/01/05 at 11:23 AM

      Comments:

      And here's more info about the "Impossible Boulevard" benefit. It took place Oct. 29. AR didn't perform, he was a spectator. It was organized by Tim Robbins' theater company The Actors' Gang. And AR's favorite singer, Tom Waits, performed.

       

      http://tomwaits.radicalwacko.com/?p=286


      Emily 
      11/01/05 at 11:17 AM

      Comments:

      Conor McDermottroe.  Here's the Scotsman piece that goes with the Edinburgh picture.

       

      http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=912852004


      Juliet 
      11/01/05 at 11:16 AM

      What is your location? At work, having escaped the present squeeze for a few hours!

      Comments:

      Struggling to catch up with all the AR news, thanks for all the Chelsea encounters, perhaps was a bit grumpy as he doesn’t like Andrew Marr’s ears, LOL!

      A few HP bits in the Telegraph the last week, may have already been posted, the first link has the lovely pic of laughing Snape.

       

      Mike Newell interview

      http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2005/10/28/bfpotter28.xml

       

      Flying car stolen

      http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2005/10/29/npotter29.xml

       

      Golden trio future

      http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2005/10/26/npott26.xml

       

       


      RickiNicki 
      11/01/05 at 11:15 AM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:
      oops, forgot...

      it was in the Kirk Douglas Theatre Culver City, California United States

      RickiNicki 
      11/01/05 at 11:14 AM

      What is your location? London

      Comments:
      I don't know if this has been posted before, but our man was seen at

      "Impossible Boulevard: From Homeless to Hope" - Final Rehearsal for All-Star Benefit on 29/10/05

      Here are some pictures:





      sue 
      11/01/05 at 11:13 AM

      Comments:

      Thanks Emily!

      Quote:
      McSomethingorother  

      Hmm.. that about covers 75% of Scostmen!LOL


      Emily 
      11/01/05 at 11:08 AM

      Comments:

      Found this one, taken at 2004 Edinburgh Fringe Fest.  He's with a playwright friend named Conor McSomethingorother (I forgot, sorry). There was a story in the Scotsman to go with this photo. I know we posted the story here but we never saw the photo. I may have the story somewhere ...

       


      Emily 
      11/01/05 at 11:04 AM

      Comments:

      Heh. Great minds, Elaine!  You beat me to it!


      Emily 
      11/01/05 at 11:04 AM

      Comments:

      "Ultimate Team" is definitely a hoax.  It says right on the page that Wikipedia is preparing to delete the page because it violates their standards of accuracy.


      Elaine 
      11/01/05 at 11:01 AM

      Comments:

      I'm not counting on The Ultimate Team at all! The wikidpedia article looks as though it has been submitted by someone who cannot spell and who has no command of the English language. I see W are considering deleting it! The writer has picked all his fave actors and made up a script to suit them! Can't blame the guy! Whatever happened to "Acts of Charity"?

       

       

       

       


      Hikity 
      11/01/05 at 11:01 AM

      Comments:

      Claudia, what's that about "bleeping out" words? I've never heard about such a measure?? And especially WHY?

      Hope everybody has a wonderful Sunday


      Claudia 
      11/01/05 at 09:43 AM

      What is your location? GA

      Comments:

      CatsPlay, if you are asking about a region 1 of Judas Kiss...yes, there is a region 1 of it available. 

       

      As for the Diagon Alley report.  It was seen wide and far back when it was posted.  And you're right...its very interesting.  I have no doubt the young lady met AR on the set but I have problems with other parts of the story. 

       

      So glad you're back Alfan!  And safely too!  *tee hee* It is difficult to understand Dogma when they bleep out all the "bad words".  LOL  That's why I don't understand why the comedy channel keeps airing it. 

       

      Julie! Thank you for getting back with the info on the Ellen show!  I felt so bad about missing it. But since there's no AR...I don't feel so bad now.  Here's the link to Mugglenet just in case some of you muggles are unfamiliar with it.  *grin*

       

      Hmm, Chalebh...my gut feeling about The Ultimate Team is that maybe it is a hoax. But we knew can tell....we thought Nobel Son was a hoax at first too.  So maybe it is worth keeping an eye on. 

       

      I remember that story, Ali-Pat.  If my memory serves me correctly (and a lot of times it doesn't), I think the hairdressers took to hiding the wig from his sight when it wasn't in use. 

       

       

       


      Ali-Pat 
      11/01/05 at 08:18 AM

      What is your location? safe, dry, inside

      What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://home.earthlink.net/~sa.pe/APLhome.html

      Comments:

      Dee--you are a costume-makin' wonder. However your glare and sneer need a little work.  And where is that wand?

      As for the wig--there is a story floating around that AR was so bothered by the hair from the wig getting into his mouth that he took a few snips at it with a scissors (he did learn to handle a scissors for Blow Dry, after all).  When the costume people found out they nearly fainted.  Apparently the wig is a very expensive one!

       

      And Christina, not to worry. 


      Marlina 
      11/01/05 at 07:40 AM

      Comments:

      Chalebh~ hahaha.. i've just want to ask about that "The Ultimate Team" movie  and i see you've found it first


      Chalebh 
      11/01/05 at 06:10 AM

      Comments:

      Dee, great costume. Seeing this, I don't fear your ideas for your Christmas party.

       

       

      Another building site:

       

      Has anybody heard about this?  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ultimate_Team 

       

      But I haven't found an entry in Imdb. So I think it's a hoax.

       

      LG Chalebh

       


      Julie 
      11/01/05 at 05:52 AM

      What is your location? Michigan

      Comments:

      I'm also voting for CF.  Just can't get my fingers to vote for Crowe!

       

      Claudia: I hope you're feeling better.  I recorded yesterday's Ellen show.  There was a new GoF clip. No Snape in it, though.   For anyone who has read the book, it's a scene with the champions in the tent.  mugglenet has the clip on their site.  Just scroll down a little until you see Ellen's name.


      Laura 
      11/01/05 at 05:31 AM

      Comments:

      Dee, beautiful photos, thank you for sharing!


      Satai Delenn 
      11/01/05 at 05:28 AM

      Comments:

      2

      Colin Firth

      885 votes

       

      Well, Colin Firth is only about 200 plus votes behind Russell Crowe. I think that if the same fervor is put to Colin Firth that was put forth for Alan, it is conceivable that Colin Firth can be pushed ahead of Russell Crowe and knock him out of the running. Just a thought. I've been voting for Colin Firth as much as possible. I hope everyone here will at least consider the idea since right now he's realistically the only one even close to ousting Russell Crowe out of the Number 1 spot. And from what I can figure, that little vote button seems to be working, so you guys can just click that maybe and vote from here...

       

      Wow. In that pic he reminds me of a mature Doogie Howser! lol.


      Hikity 
      11/01/05 at 03:48 AM

      Comments:

      Dee, pretty girl, you look absolutely fabulous. Thanks so much for sharing.

       

      Claudia, never mind, meanwhile  I am used to the sad fact that very few ladies here enjoy RC. I DEFINITELY vote for Russell, especially because  I believe it to be the best strategy.

       

      Nobel Son: Has anyone an idea about the approx. last day of the shooting?


      Marlina 
      11/01/05 at 01:56 AM

      Comments:

      Dee~ wow! Your costume is awesome! Thank you for the hand gesture in the second picture

      Claudia~ I hope the cold won't catch you long

       


      Vicki 
      11/01/05 at 12:05 AM

      What is your location? Los Angeles

      Comments:

      Alfan - glad to hear you made the trek without any incidents.  Hope you enjoy the weather.

       

      It was a warm, windy, all Hallows eve here.  Just perfect for ghosts and goblins.  Only down side was that the candle in my jack-o-lantern kept blowing out, until I moved it to a more sheltered spot on the porch.  We had so many trick-or-treaters that I just now ran out of candy and have turned out the lights to discourage anyone else ringing the doorbell.  It's better that way, I won't be eating any leftover candy.

       

      O.K....now I know what a diddyman looks like....but I still don't know what one is....except that the King of Sweden wants to be one! 

       

      A Victorian preacher?   I hope you deducted house points for that!  Those little kids were so cute.  I had a couple Harry Potters at my door this evening too.

       

      Whew!  This time change back to standard time has worn me out.  I'm going to get ready for bed!  'Night all!

       

       


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