(Ann)Does anyone know if Colin is still on his "well-earned break" (FAQ), one film a year is just not enough, I do hope we hear of something soon. I hope he's getting ready to publicize SIL in UK for the January 29 Uk Premiere. (Bethan) "Hey Malc, any copies of that Colin Furf movie?". ROTFLOL. TV ALERT:( At least in my area ) Tonight at 10:30 PM PBS will show an installment of CROWN & COUNTRY, the historical documentary on UK produced by Prince Andrew,(I think...the youngest one). This one is entitled: "WINCHESTER". Inasmuch as it is DB's hometown, I thought some might be interest. Also they might show Chawton. I just was v. impressed with Winchester when I was there this summer.

Only 4 more days until SIL opens nationwide!! It's hard to believe it has been more than 1 year since we've seen Colin in anything new. I saw ATA on sale at a mall video store for the first time last week. I was cash-poor so didn't buy it (yet!). I agree with all who've said there are many scenes with high rewind potential, despite Colin's overall limited screen time. I've never seen the new website either (the one with all the roses) and I thought I knew them all! I find www.colinfirth.com to have links to sites with the most up-to-date info, since Ellen's not updating the FAQ monthly anymore. But since I'm spending more time here lately, I havn't been around to some of the others in awhile. Re: MLSF and Colin's need to be the main promo guy: Is it me or does he seem more relaxed in the SIL premiere pics (both coasts) as compared to premiere pics from TEP? Maybe the break's done him good and he's ready to jump back in with both feet. Let's hope! Has anyone heard anything new about SLOW? I'm off to the in-laws for the holiday. Merry Christmas to my new friends at Drool!

At Blockbusters, I actually asked about the availability of "A Thousand Acres, with Michelle Pfeiffer" and was most taken aback when the assistant yelled out to his colleague "Hey Malc, any copies of that Colin Furf movie?". Damn, my cover blown! Thank you, Bethan, for sharing. Love it! ROTFLOL! *** Welcome, Ann, glad you found the way finally. *** Here's a little Christmas goodie for all: http://www.firth.com/christmas/onedeer.htm

Darling, Renate (and the other 2 deer). I particularly love the Darcy Breeches but that red bow looks like he's wearing a nightcap. I'm sorry, but I had to laugh at the vision of Colin as Mrs. Bennet that picture evokes for me. But it is all lovely and I love to laugh anyway. Eileen, think Santa might know you need 1000 Acres in your stocking? Or must you be sly about your Firth devotion. Love your story, Bethan. How many of the rest of us furtively seek out Colin? I know I do though I can't explain the reason why. Welcome, Ann. Evelyn is a wonderful recruiter, is she not? It took me a couple months too to get the nerve to dive in but we are such a friendly bunch as I hope the other very new-comers like Elena, Rita and Eileen will tell you. (Karen) Gene Siskel of the Chicago Tribune didn't list SiL in his top 10 (actually 11) of 1998. Number 1 was Babe: Pig in the City. I don't think he's been the same since his brain operation. I'm serious!!

(Eileen) Has anyone heard anything new about SLOW? Hopefully,, we'll get news in the New Year. Bank still owns the film, but they insist :"you will get to see it ".

Heide, have you tried to click on the red bow ;-)?

Welcome Ann from one lurker and JE fan to another. I was cracking up when I read about that "well-earned break". I've often wondered what the man does with all his time. I hope he's putting it to good use. I would like to see about 3 films a year from him. That way we can be assured of at least one of them being shown in the US. Now I have to go see You've Got Mail for the P&P references. That would have been an terrific idea to have CF and JE in the movie. Karen, I think they need you in Hollywood. The review for YGM in my paper said if you want to see one romantic comedy, SIL in is the one to see. I enjoyed reading that. Bethan, Loved the Blockbuster story. When I was looking for Playmaker in various Blockbuster's, I was always hoping that know one would recognize it as a raunchy CF movie. It would have been too mortifying for me! I think Evelyn has recruited at least half this board. :-)) I think she should be honorary chairwoman here. Honorary only, Evelyn, as in no work. :-)) SIL made the top 10 lists of the 2 major film critics in Dallas at number 2 and number 4. Gene Siskel really missed the boat. His credibilty is shot with me.

Renate,I missed you. Thanks for the new input at colinfirth.com, that was fun. Bethan, I wish Blockbusters in Lisbon had employees who knew who CF is. And I'd love them to have any of his films - they have TEP and that's it. That's why I never get to see them. Miserable place this is.

Allow mw to join everyone else in welcoming the ex-lurkers!

(Sue) Now I have to go see You've Got Mail for the P&P references. Made me wonder who was the closet P&P fan: Nora Ephron or her sister Delia, who shares the writing credits. Or maybe its a long-held Mr. Darcy crush or Mr. Firth frenzy? ;-) When I was looking for Playmaker in various Blockbuster's, I was always hoping that know one would recognize it as a raunchy CF movie. It would have been too mortifying for me! Aside from wearing a paper bag over one's head, the only solution is to own Playmaker (they will send it in a plain wrapper) so as not to invite such derision. Gene Siskel really missed the boat. His credibilty is shot with me. Happened long ago for me. ;-) BTW, I have checked and Ebert won't be publishing his Top 10 until this Sunday. There is a big article in today's Sun-Times about Gwyneth Paltrow. Calls her "Princess Paltrow" several times referring to the fact that she is Hollywood's reigning princess. No mention of Colin in the article though. More human interest-y. Let me join in the chorus: Wonderful job, Deers! Love the picture without the bow. So sweet.

Great picture!!

I've been told that Karen has received the fan-photo by snailmail today. Hold your breath, FirthFanatics. And Merry Christmas!

More on Bethan's Blockbuster Story I ordered Playmaker and The Advocate from Critics Choice...Shortly afterwardsI started to receive Porn Flick Catalogs....really impressed my mailman! My favorite CF Christmas Pic is the one they had last year..the one where he is wearing the red turtleneck and someone put a red Santa hat on him....cool. I think it was in the Advent calendar... I recruit my friends to this board, because I have so much fun and want to share it with them....LOL at Arami's welcome to Ann: "Welcome to the Madhouse".

It is a fun little group isn't it? Welcome to all the new posters. It's great to see you out in the open! Nothing like a new CF film to inspire people :-)

There are only two words to describe KJart's Christmas Present to you: Positively Gorgeous...but you might have others! ;-)

describe KJart's Christmas Present to you: Awesome.....leaves one speechless.....Those Eyes..... Thank you KJArt (aka the Other Karen).What a lovely thought to share this with us. A Gift from the Magi!! I have never seen this photo before. Think it's his latest??

The picture downloads beautifully with Explorer 4. .... Thank you Bill Gates :-)) ( Of course I can't post on Drool with Explorer4.Grrrr)

Oomph! I've been speechless for several moments. That is lovely, gorgeous, I'm in heaven. If this is his latest, then he is only getting better. Thank you so much, ladies - KJArt for sharing with us, and Karen for slapping this baby up so fast. This is my new wallpaper.

Mmm. Lovelllly. Thanks

WOW, Karen when you said gorgeous, you weren't lying. His eyes are positively incredible. And of course, I've always had a weak spot for that neck! I could definitely sink my teeth into that!!!! Going back to the eyes, they are very bright and not as dark as I thought, more like a light brown. To the two Karens', WHOA!!!!

Sorry. Missed the posting. My server positively refused to get me into Spring yesterday. **Sob!** Drool indeed! So happy that KarenR so promptly helped me to share and also very happy you have not considered me to have exaggerated! And I, too, love that neck. Also the hands. And the voice..... (But only with the lovely accent. Did anyone else notice that a few times in ATA he began to sound like William Shatner?!?! OHHH NOOO!!) So glad "the 2 Karens" could oblige. AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!

(follow-up) Evelyn: yes I think it is pretty recent, as it was described as such in the note accompanying it. IMO the older he gets, the better he looks...(I figure by the time he's 60, I'll be swooning dead away.) (I should live so long).

(Laura) His eyes are positively incredible. And of course, I've always had a weak spot for that neck! Ditto. Ditto. And what about that strong chin and jawline? I'd love to trace those features with my sticky little fingers. (Arami) Heide, have you tried to click on the red bow ;-)? Yes, I did. Thank you. So very lovely. Actually I like the bow more and more. Makes me want to reach out and unwrap such an enticing present.

(KJArt) the older he gets, the better he looks... True, True....like fine wine.....slurp, slurp. Merry Christmas Everybody.You all mean a lot to me:-)) And thanks again to the two Karens.

It is just past midnight in the UK and I would like to wish my new friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy & Prosperous New Year with lots of Firth news.

Hello everybody, due to some blasted computer trouble I haven�t been able to get here for a couple of days. The situation irritated me so much that I began to suspect I�m addicted....am I?? Oh, who cares if the drug�s this good! KJart and Karen, thanks a lot for the beautiful picture. (Sue) I've often wondered what the man does with all his time. I hope he's putting it to good use. Exactly, I�m sure we�ve all thought about it during Colin�s well-earned break this year. What DOES he actually fill his days with when he doesn�t work? I must say I have my theories about it and sure we all do but I guess it�s just no use to speculate..... Seriously, I find it strange that the break has been so long and that there are no definite news about his next project.

Hi there Ann, nice to �see � you! I wish you too a great Christmas and New Year. In Finland it�s two thirty at night and outside there�s a lot of snow and more is coming down all the time. The tiny town I live in is very quiet right now, no traffic or even sounds of it. I just came from a Christmas party and feel exhausted but quite good. Traditions...

Elena, I have this premonition and I very very much hope I am wrong, that after all the publicity for SIL and perhaps the UK Premiere Colin will annouce that he is going to retire, (a la Anthony Hopkins) I really really hope not and that is why I am so anxious to hear about his next project.

Oh god, it almost made my heart stop when I read your response, Ann. I haven�t let a horrible thought like that enter my head although I understand your premonition very well. Still, I�m not ready to believe he�d do it, he�s only 38 and that�s an age when you normally aim to develop strongly in your profession, not quit it.....?? Of course there have been symptoms of him being �fucked up� (like he said in an interview). With what exactly, we can only guess. I believe he has also turned down a lot of interviews this year. Still, who isn�t fucked up with one�s job every now and then? Especially if you�re very ambitious about it and cannot always get the sort of roles you find worthwhile. No, I can�t believe he�d give it up. Actually I believe there are other sort of reasons for his quietness this year, like simply wanting to take a long break. Family is actually the first thing that comes to my mind but naturally there can be many other explanations.

Hello ! Finally I have made it ! I am HERE !!!! Thank you winter for your "report" I loved it and I felt as I were there with you. And thanks to KarenR for the picture, I love it and it is a real chistmas present to me to look at it and melt away ! I wish you all a merry chistmas and hope to read from you soon !

Karens both, Thank you. Renate, Thanks again for this delicious man in so many ways. Just when I think I am immune to his charms and am sated, someone puts up a photo like that Karens one and I capitulate yet another time. Happily!

(For those of you who celebrate): Merry Christmas everyone! Laura....you've got the same notion in your head as I do--about sinking your teeth into that neck of his. So enticing...is it not? Did you know he's got a mole on the other side of that neck? *sigh* Welcome, Sabine! Glad you finally made it. Hope to see you post often!

Glad you all liked the picture as much as I did. Took my breath away when I opened the envelope and had to get it up as quickly as possible. Thank you KarenJ for sending it to me.

Wow, I agree, this picture is just breath taking, Colin is always very photogenic in his interview pictures, really knows how to turn on the charm in front of the camera...as we all know. Once again, a big thank you to the two Karens. (KJart) IMO the older he gets, the better he looks...(I figure by the time he's 60, I'll be swooning dead away.) Yes, so will the rest of us here at drool.

He strikes me as one of those actors who will probably get bigger and better roles as he gets older. I can't think of too many who do that at the moment...but Pete Postlewaite (sp?) and Morgan Freeman come to mind right now.

KarenR--You're welcome. But I think we should all appreciate that I was not the source of this gift, but Colin himself (or at least his agency). I merely passed the gift on to those I knew would appreciate it!! THANK YOU, COLIN! Heide and Ann--I'm curious...how did you manage to defy time and speak to us from over 60 years in the past?? (Responses 118 and 119 came to us from...wait for it...1930!!!) Or is it just my machine?? (Also found it curious that the previous 6 entries to those were all posted literally simultaneously!!) What gives, does anyone know? And finally Ann W and Elena--I very much doubt that the DB is considering retiring...in that new interview on the new site, he was talking about his acting career and said, "...I'm used to it being precarious. There are times that I would like it to be more secure and predictable, BUT IT NEVER WILL BE" (Caps mine). Does sound like someone who is considering quitting right away! Could be he's in one of those unpredictable times when he's thinking carefully over his next move...After all he's got 2 movies in the can that haven't been released yet and another to be released in the US early next year (FP) Let him reat on his laurals (Or anywhere elso he wants to rest) if he wants. He's still obligated, I'm sure, to all those Premieres.

Oh no, I really don�t think he�s quitting or even considering it any more than any of us are considering to quit our more or less precarious but still so precious jobs. Eileen G wrote in her response 102 about Colin looking very relaxed in the SIL premiere pics, unlike in the TEP premiere. I agree, looks like he�s gained more confidence or something. He certainly doesn�t look like a man who is planning to retire. Imagining that he�d quit the biz just reveals our girlish fears of losing him, I�m afraid. What if he�d just disappear permanently out of our sight!!! A catastrophe! How could we ageing women survive it?....Reminds me of how I felt about my first boyfriend. (And the second one, and....:-))

(Elena) How could we ageing women survive it?....Reminds me of how I felt about my first boyfriend. (And the second one, and....:-)) Exactly. We'll get over it. Luckily, it's premature to worry about it anyway and I'm looking forward to a very long and fruitful career for him. Here's hoping for three CF films to be released in 1999. Karen (KJArt), the dates go kerflooey here sometimes and generally that means we're having a bit of trouble on the board so if you ever can't get in, try again later. Terry is very prompt fixing these little glitches for us. I saw Shakespeare in Love today! He did us proud.

I'm told there was a mystery visitor in CF Chat a short time ago, who had worked on Circle of Friends in Ireland with DB, with whom she is said to have had a bitter-sweet and wet encounter ;-)... She was invited to join Drool and relay her story in detail. Diana, stop lurking and get thee in here now! (Please? :-))

Oh no, Diana, it's all over now;) Don't tell them you live down the road from Bono of U2, you'll never hear the end of it;)

Re: Diane on CoF:She was invited to join Drool and relay her story in detail. Yeah. I was in the chat room that night , and I invited her to join us giving her our URL. Hope she reads this and knows I mean't it. It's a funny story. Diane worked on the set design of CoF.Please, tell the story Diane. Also Carrie G.was there that night. She is the webmaster of a CF webiste I had never seen before either:http://www.cyberoo.com/firthfrenzy/ I saw SIL yesterday and it is a sure winner. Also saw "You've Got Mail" (same day!) And yes Karen, Joe Fox (Tom Hanks) is shown reading P&P with the A&E cover on it featuring CF & JE! Lots of P&P stuff in the movie. Real cute. Welcome Sabine...please stick around and post often.

He strikes me as one of those actors who will probably get bigger and better roles as he gets older (winter) Agreed! (although I'd like him to be inundated with those bigger and better roles now) He is ageing VERY well, but at times he can still look very boyish. I actually thought that in ATA he could have easily passed for late twenties. He seems to be able to shed the years, and add to them, as the role requires! I very much doubt that the DB is considering retiring...in that new interview on the new site, he was talking about his acting career and said, "...I'm used to it being precarious. There are times that I would like it to be more secure and predictable, BUT IT NEVER WILL BE" (Caps mine). Does sound like someone who is considering quitting right away! Could be he's in one of those unpredictable times when he's thinking carefully over his next move (KJArt) Again, total accord! But I couldn't help wondering why he still regards his career as "precarious", when other lesser and smugly self-satisfied actors seem to be booked up for years ahead and regrettably never seem to be off our screens. He should be getting back-to-back offers of decent work and I really hope that his 6 month break is through personal choice. And I also hope his next role is a major one!! And I hope that reviewers and critics, particularly in the UK, start recognising his true worth. They can be very begrudging about CF, as though praise is painful....I actually have a theory that male critics don't like him and are only too happy to put the boot in! There's one guy on the Sunday Telegraph in particular!! Jealous, perhaps? I'm told there was a mystery visitor in CF Chat a short time ago, who had worked on Circle of Friends in Ireland with DB, with whom she is said to have had a bitter-sweet and wet encounter ;-) (Arami) Mmmmmmm!! Very tantalising. How wet? A fleeting shower of rain , a dip in the River Shannon...I'd love to hear the story!! Apparently GP has been saying very nice things about Colin...that he's her "acting idol, and that the way he physicalises his performance is brilliant". She also says that she kept on ruining her takes because he had her giggling all the time. Sour, mealy mouthed critic on the Sunday Telegraph...please take note! And good on ya, Gwynnie. CF is being interviewed on next Sunday's Breakfast with the Arts on A&E. Eileen G wrote in her response 102 about Colin looking very relaxed in the SIL premiere pics, unlike in the TEP premiere. I agree, looks like he�s gained more confidence or something. (Elena) He's gained a beautiful, caring and supportive wife, who I'm sure tells him how great he is!!

Bethan, the news that CF is being interviewed on next Sunday's Breakfast with the Arts is the best news of Colin I have heard today, I hope someone will record it and let us in the UK know what he says. Thankyou.

I'm wondering which website will steal KJArt's pic of Colin first without permission......

(Karen) Took my breath away ... and had to get it up as quickly as possible. Sigh, if only we could hear Colin say these lines...;-) Seriously, many many thanks to the Karen's for that delightful photo. Immediate wallpaper!!!

Just read some of the comments on SIL over at 115. Made my reservations about SIL come flooding back in a HUGE tidal wave!!! It sounds like a great movie, but one in which CF's role is so unsympathetic that the the only impact on his career will be a mass transfer of affections to Joe Fiennes, even by CF die-hards! I can't understand why he curbs all his natural charm, tenderness, masculinity and authority, and chooses to play grumpy buffoons, and also appears in movies where all the attention inevitably ocuses on the romantic lead (or other leads, as in ATA). No other leading actor does this. What sort of scripts is he sent? By the time he does play a decent lead role again (when?), will there be anyone out there still interested in seeing him? Sorry to sound so irritable, but I think he's committing/committed career suicide. I preferred him in his pre-Darcy roles! Okay, shut me up, my usual good cheer sems to have deserted me!!

Good cheer is returning! I've just reminded myself of the importance of a long term perspective, and that he is an ACTOR (and a very fine and versatile one)! Happy New Year!

I second and third everything you have said Bethan, I just wish my good cheer would return as quickly as yours. Perhaps some postive news about a future project would help, I hope we receive the replies to the questions in the not too distant future and I would love to hear that he has been offered a part in the forthcoming BBC film Mary Queen of Scots, that would be something to look forward to.

(Bethan) It sounds like a great movie, but one in which CF's role is so unsympathetic that the the only impact on his career will be a mass transfer of affections to Joe Fiennes, even by CF die-hards!d Did my comments lead you to that conclusion? In no way am I transferring my affections to Joe Fiennes. The only reason that I mentioned him the way I did is that HE is not getting the accolades that he deserves for this role. All we hear about is GP, GR, JD and even BA ("surprisingly good"). Hardly anyone mentions JF's acting and he is critical to the believability of the love angle. Colin's part is unsympathetic, cold, obsequious, etc. He's made to look ridiculous. My choice of post-SiL viewings was only meant to remind me that he can be likeable and attractive to women. Maybe after my fourth viewing, I'll pull out the big guns (P&P). He can only get praise for being in such a good movie as SiL. It shouldn't hurt his career. But I just wonder if he is doing this intentionally. That he doesn't want any part of "heartthrob" roles. If that's the case, then I shall be sorry, but w uldn't desert him. I am looking forward to Colin being interviewed on A&E (a Disney-owned cable channel), but A&E viewers already know Colin. What he needs is a more mainstream appearance. BTW, where is a "Making of SiL" half hour program? There's a Making of You've Got Mail, A Bug's Life, Thin Red Line, etc. I've checked all the cable listings for "making ofs" and none are for SiL. What are they waiting for? Next Christmas? Roger Ebert listed SiL as number 8 on his 10 best list for 1998 (sorry, it followed Babe at number 7) Liked how he described SiL: "Lots of stagecraft and high and low comedy, in a film that sometimes plays like a contest between 'Masterpiece Theatre' and Mel Brooks."

Did anyone notice the Photo of Hillary Clinton in Time Mag at a Manhattan screening of SIL?! I also got to watch the first TV ad for the movie. It is as much as I am going to see of it on this Island for some time, I would imagine!

(Marcia) Did anyone notice the Photo of Hillary Clinton in Time Mag at a Manhattan screening of SIL?! Is anyone else of *interest* in the picture with her? Which issue? Going to have to look when I get home. It is as much as I am going to see of it on this Island for some time, I would imagine! Why's that? Last I heard Hawaii was still part of the US. If you don't have it right now, then nationwide release (I didn't hear anything about excluding continental US) is in two weeks. BTW, could you bop over to Maui and check out who's there? Usually a big contingent of bigwigs with their kids over on the side with the 4 Seasons (as I recall). ;-)

Did my comments lead you to that conclusion? (Karen} Yep! You were the innocent and unwitting trigger, Karen! :-) Now I wish I'd thought before I posted!! I hereby eat my words. Blame my tetchiness on three days of visitors and the fact that the house looks like a bombsite! SIL sounds great and a sure-fire Oscar nominee, and I'm really look forward to seeing it. And CF can chose whichever roles he wants! I don't really care about "romantic hero" roles (after watching the abysmal "Frenchman's Creek" on television recently, I never want to see another man in wet frilly shirt!)...but I would quite like to see him in a role with some authority and gravitas. Here's hoping! My visitors await me...and more tomorrow. Yikes! I'll repeat my good wishes for 1999, and my apologies for my uncharacteristic outburst of spleen!!

Time's man of the year issue. I could not "see" any one other than Hillary who was obvious. The rest are in soft focus and far behind her. It is the 12/28-1/4 issue (a combined deal) and the photo is on page 119. BTW, I found this Read Audio/Video site which plays two film clips from SIL and they will have the trailer in a while (link is there but not "hot") http://www.norvol.hi.is/photos98.html We get funny stuff out here - especially on the Big Island. Hilo is often a test area for odd food to see if it is edible. Movies come quite swiftly IF consolidated opts for them. Do not know where that decision is made. Our Celebrities are on the Kona Coast and up the South Kohala coast. Lovely resorts and vast lava fields broken only by carefully manicured golfing grass. The rough is REALLY rough over there. Maui, I am sure, has their share. Was CF coming over? He did mention going to see the v lcano erupting on his honeymoon in the beginning of FF.

Bethan - LOL! Snap! Never-ending streams of visitors, mess everywhere, but gloomy thoughts...? Well, not really. And I managed to think some charitable thoughts about Colin the Actor. I'm looking forward to that film very much. I can't remember seeing him taking part in the publicity drive with so much obvious enjoyment. His good marriage may have a lot to do with it, but also his feeling good about his career decisions, surely. And I hope he will be just as enrhusiastic on home ground in a month's time, oo.

fourth time try!!! Wrong Hotlink. That went to my geologist son and is of Iceland's eruption. We want http://www.film.com/screen/alllist.html

and, if you do not have the Real Player, download it free on http://www.film.com/screen/

(Karen) I'll pull out the big guns (P&P). He can only get praise for being in such a good movie as SiL. It shouldn't hurt his career. But I just wonder if he is doing this intentionally. That he doesn't want any part of "heartthrob" roles. I pull out P&P all the time. And doesn't he allude to the fact that he enjoys playing villain roles versus being a "nice guy all the time...which can drive one homocidial..." in the on line filmscouts.com interview? I just hope he selects a pleasant role occasionally. I can't remember seeing him taking part in the publicity drive with so much obvious enjoyment. Harvey can do odd things to a fella... I hope he undertakes the UK publicity with the same vigor.

(Ann )the news that CF is being interviewed on next Sunday's Breakfast with the Arts is the best news of Colin I have heard today, I hope someone will record it and let us in the UK know what he says. Drool will have a PAL copy to the UK in the mail as soon as we can get it converted .

Thanks, Evelyn, for helping out our UK sisters. I'm acting like Paul Ashowroth here though and thinking something's got to go wrong. It sounds too good to be true to actually see him interviewed on TV. Does anyone know how long Gwynie was on? (Bethan) SIL sounds great and a sure-fire Oscar nominee, and I'm really look forward to seeing it. Now do you really mean that, Bethan, or are you just saying this to make us feel better? My heart felt a bit of a lurch when I read your first comments 'cause I hate to see you feel so pessimistic. He's really not that ridiculous in this film and has a few good moments. But like you and quite a few others, I think we're beginning to fear he's going to get typecast in unsavory character roles and damn it! he's still a hearthrob, whether he likes it or not. There has to be leading men roles out there for him that he will want to do! I have not given up hope regarding the questions we sent. Moon was asked to send them to London and that was done last week. Maybe, maybe we'll get an answer that way or from another source soon.

Ashowroth?

I looked in my local tv guid and I guess that I am not going to get to see the interview. I have A&E but, I don't see any listing for Breakfast with the Arts. I am very upset. I guess I will rely on my friends here to tell me what he says. I do hope he will take the liberty to discuss his future. Rita

Rita, what time zone are you in? It shows up at 6am Sunday in my TV Guide for Pacific Standard time. Heide told me it's 9am for the EST. And never fear, if one of us manages to capture it on tape I'm sure it will be shared with all!

Breakfast w/ the Arts is on Sunday mornings at 9am EST or 8am CST. I watch it faithfully and the interviews generally are around 35 mins past the hour. I saw Eliott Forrest interview Joshua Bell (Swoon!)

If you get A&E Rita, you get Breakfast with the Arts.Trust me. It goes 1 1/2 hours.9am Eastern, 8am Central,7am Mountain, 6am Pacific But if your station or VCR fails....Drool will make sure anyone who wants to see it will .

this is strange... I checked aetv.com, and the 'Breakfast.." program doesn't mention a Colin appearance. It's something else. Are we talking about THIS Sunday, January 2, 1999 on A&E at 6 a.m. (my time?).

Sunday, January 3 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Breakfast with the Arts Roald Dahl's Little Red Riding Hood. An instant classic, with Danny DeVito as the voice of the wolf, and Julie Walters portraying both Red Riding Hood and Grandma, this retelling is based on the work of famous children's writer Roald Dahl. Elliott Forrest hosts. [TV G] This is all the A&E website says about it. It is on at 4am in Hawaii. I will definitely tape it - just in case.

It probably is, Winter. Apparently these interviews are done between acts and have nothing to do with the overall show. Last Sunday featured the Canadian Brass and Gwyneth Paltrow was on. Don't let a mere listing fool you.

I have just called A&E in New York and they are trying verify Colin Firth's interview on Sunday. The Little Red Riding Hood story is the feature. They are to call back.....stay tuned.

YES....YES.....YES.... A&E just telephoned back.... "Colin Firth will be interviewed on Sunday on Breakfast with the Arts".

YYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSS!!!!!! Thanks Evelyn! You and your phone calls... I always thought you should be in the PR business....

Thank you, Evelyn Dear! I could not stand to get up at 4am just to watch Little Red Riding Hood and no CF!!!

Hey, why is there no link to colinfirth.com from the top of the main Drool menu? There are pages for Northam, Ehle and just about everyone else - but not this, most important one!!! Hosts - action, please!!! :-)

Thank you, Evelyn Dear! I could not stand to get up at 4am just to watch Little Red Riding Hood and no CF!!! (Marcia) LOL! And Evelyn, I agree with Winter, you've missed your true vocation in life! Always go to the source! My heart felt a bit of a lurch when I read your comments cause I hate to see you feel so pessimistic (Heide) Sorry! Just a temporary blip! Let's hope the A&E interviewer says "And tell me Colin, what exciting projects have you got lined up in the future?" He can't say "Mmmmmmmmm, well, nothing, mmmm, actually"...can he? There have to be leading men's roles out there that he'll want to do (Heide) Has to be Mr(Mark)Darcy! Even at my most pessimistic,( :-(((( ) I can't see how he couldn't be offered (and accept) this role. The biggest "plus" is that this is a movie that has automatic "brand recognition" and will get a lot of exposure.

Little Red Riding Hood and Colin as the Big Bad Wolf...a girl can dream no? I'm happy to be back after much skiing and yes, I have seen SIL! I agree with everything Karen says, and, Bethan don't feel bad we share the same thoughts. My husband unlike me did not enjoy it, and this time it was not all CF's fault. He called it a wan pastiche and felt the Twelfth Night reference at the end was a was useless.( Are they setting up a sequel here?) Art Karen thank you for sharing your photo with us, what a treat! I'm happy to see new faces joining our group, maybe one day we'll take it to a convention level with a special appearance by the Man Himself.

Oh, Evelyn, you are a wonder! Thank God your brain is functioning. (Arami) Hey, why is there no link to colinfirth.com from the top of the main Drool menu? Something that can be rectified quickly, I assure you. Too bad no one has mentioned it before.

Laura, since you watch Breakfast With the Arts faithfully, can you tell us how long these interviews usually are? Did you see Gwyneth last Sunday?

Hey, why is there no link to colinfirth.com from the top of the main Drool menu? Probably because all of us have it" Bookmarked". I go there practically every other day. Proud of it too. Great idea to feature it though. Good to have you back, Moon. We missed you. And BTW Nan says she'll do the picture of Colin for Gi's cyber-shower:-) Talking about brand-recognition, I hope the A&E interviewer says something complimentary about P&P and Mr. Darcy. After all, he's A&E's poster-boy!! Best rating they ever had!! Oh, Evelyn, you are a wonder! I wish. I can assure you, I miss more than I succeed. Let's see what the guy at the bank from SLOW says next week.

Bethan, don't feel too bad, we share the same thoughts (Moon) Well, I've eaten my words, but I won't wash my mouth out with soap and water! I actually think that CF has been rather unlucky in the release dates of his movies. If we'd had the opportunity to see MLSF and SLOW first, both leading roles (and hopefully some display of charm and the odd smile!), Wessex would have been seen as a counter-balancing display of versatility in a highly rated movie. But because of the sequence of releases in the US (COF, TEP, ATA,and SIL) CF emerges as a supporting actor in unromantic/unsympathetic roles (although I liked poor Geoffrey!). The positive side though is that TEP, like or loathe it, and SIL will be movies that everyone has heard of. Swings and roundabouts! Our visitors have departed! Yeah!! Hard work (although enjoyable most of the time!) House still resembles a bombsite!

They run between 4-7 mins. Goody, Karen, Rebecca will be up and we can all watch Little Red Riding Hood together! heee heee;)

I overslept last Sunday. Hey I have a child, Christmas was rough on me;) I missed the Luminous Barbie Doll;) the interviews are live btw!

Evelyn, thank you, thank you for the news. Wow, live Firth! (even if it is at 6am). Yippee!!

The link to colinfirth.com is on Drool's Main Page. If however you would like some change to the wording (3 Deer's Colin Firth Page, for example) just let me know.

I�m so unhappy because I don�t have a chance to see the A & E program. And now you�re telling me it�s LIVE!! I really feel awful about missing it but there just isn�t anything I can do about it, is there....sob,sob. Well, of course I could fly over to the States for the weekend but how could I explain this sudden enthusiasm to my husband? �To watch the telly there on Sunday�? Please could someone of you make a transcription of the interview here in the drool, at least on the most important parts of it? I hate to to ask for it but I assure you I�d do it gladly if he was interviewed live in the Finnish TV!! (ok I know he never will......:-/

(Evelyn) "Colin Firth will be interviewed on Sunday on Breakfast with the Arts". Oooh...got the VCR and the Snappy all ready ;-)

Elena....Drool (thanks to Karen) will have a PAL copy made of the A&E Interview and the E! Interview and ship it off to UK. Contact AnnW. via email and the UK & Europe Firthsisters can get a tape-train going. One of the websites surely will have a transcript up right after the interview. Everyone...share the info. Laura...are you sure the Interview on A&E is live? I had an idea this was taped and part of the press junket in November . Who cares...it will be good to see the DB in spontaneous conversation. Nan...could we pl. see some of the interview snappies?

I hope someone puts www.colinfirth.com up because everytime I try to get it I get a message that it doesn't exist

(Karen) Nan...could we pl. see some of the interview snappies? But, of course. Soon as I've got them, I'll upload. (Lucie) I hope someone puts www.colinfirth.com up because everytime I try to get it I get a message that it doesn't exist How strange :-/

I've just checked it and it works for me.

Ladies, we're trying to figure out a timetable for the Firth chatroom. Can everyone tell us where you are and what times are best for you to chat? If you feel uncomfortable doing this here (for whatever reasons) you can email me at nan@www.spring.net Thanks ;-)

I have been lurking for a few weeks and thought it was time to say hello. I, too, have the Firth Fever, and can never seem to get enough of the DB. :-) I had my latest movie fix on Sunday, when I saw SIL. I thoroughly enjoyed him as Wessex, even if he wasn't the romantic lead. I have come to think of CF as an actor who is leading man and character actor material: a very rare breed. I really respect CF for the intelligent scripts he selects. That aside, he is simply gorgeous! (I realize this i not news to any of you!) I am very impressed with the thoroughness of your info on him as well as the intelligent convesations about the DB. Many thanks for announcing the A&E interview this Sunday. I will set my alarm and coffee pot accordingly. BTW, my spelling is atrocious...pls forgive me, as I am lost without spellcheck....

Welcome Dear Lisa. Yes, he is gorgeous. That is really and understatement. That voice,those eyes that smile. *****sigh***** I can't wait for Sunday. Thank you for the information all of you who have written. I will make sure that I watch it. I can't wait to see him especially if it is live. Rita

I'm back from a week with the in-laws and just caught up on all postings. Karen(s), the picture is great! It reminds me of an older one, similar pose, but he had shorter hair and was too thin. Thanks again for sharing. I'm off in search of a theater showing SIL later today. I live in a big suburban area and was astonished to find that the major movie theaters around here are not showing it (yet?). It looks like they're hanging on to the kiddie pleasers (Babe, Bug's Life, etc.) while school is out. Not willing to take *any* chances, I'll drive to an obscure theater about 45 min. away. I'm *VERY* excited about Sunday's interview! Thanks for tipping us off; I know I never would have tuned in without advance notice. What a great treat for the new year! I agree with all who hope to hear of new projects. Go, Colin!

Nan, I'm available all weekend starting this second. Yeah!!! Oh, except for tomorrow evening. I'm on EST, as you know. I'd love to get a big Chat fest going. Whenever we do Chat is fine with me but I'd love to get together with yawl Sunday after Breakfast with the Arts. Lisa, your devotion is clear. My God, you've already got the acronym DB down pat. Your opinion of his acting skill is very sensible but here's hoping his pendulum starts swinging back to leading man roles.

Eileen, if you get to see SiL today amidst all those Rugrats, check in at 115 then. We've been discussing the ending.

Welcome Lisa. Always nice to hear others with wonderful things to say about our dear boy! Live??? I don't think so. According to someone who saw last week's interview with GP, it was apparent that the interview was taped during the press junket week. (You know, the people are wearing the same clothes and the backdrops are the same that you see in all the tape snippets.) Someone let me know (via telephone) when you decide to do a chat. Hopefully we can go downstairs or won't be at the boring doll show revue!!

Hi Lisa...good to have you on board...post often. Nan I'm on for any time in the Chat Room. I'm so tired of seeing that.... "no people in the reception room". I mean...it's embarassing for Colin too. Heide I think it would be great to meet on Sunday aft. the interview.Esp. for the UK fans. But let's have other times on Sunday too. BTW I just called A&E who said: "all interviews on Breakfast with the Arts are pre-taped" But that does not dilute the event for me one bit.

I can try also after the interview this Sunday.

(Lucie) I hope someone puts www.colinfirth.com up because everytime I try to get it I get a message that it doesn't exist The link is up on the main Drool page. You probabaly do what I usually do when I type in the url. Always seems to wind up: colonfirth.com!! An internal disorder of some sort. ;-) I will also tack on the NY Premiere footage where you can see Livia (behind Geoffrey Rush's head) and if you slo-mo and go frame by frame you can see the top of a well-known head making a turn. Would you like the film trailer as well? Several Colin moments.

Thank you Karen R, and thanks too for the great pic. I would love to see the NYC footage and the film trailer.

Lisa, I just wanted to thankyou very much for your positive and very sensible comments re our DB and his choice of roles, he is first and foremost an actor, the droolworthy bit is an added bonus.