"Oh, Daddy....er yer Lordship..."

Colin is in the other room tuning up his guitar for his duet with Mrs. Travolta! A guitar duet would pass LD's scrutiny ..but did anybody see Kelly Preston going at it with Tom Cruise in Jerry Maguire?*whew* Though it would never happen in a Gaylord Film:-(((

(Caribou)That's the kind of humor I have come to expect on Drool -- at least a year ahead of time. :-) How we love to project about his projects ;-). (Mari) A script with that title would never have made it past the long red nail of LD.;-) Heehee, I thought of dear LD when I posted that ;-). But even with Gidget, like the song that Karen linked us to says, "When the Gidget goes Hawaiian, she goes Hawaiian all the way! (And also something about an Hawaiian Lei ;-D) CF's inactivity leads to the darndest things *shaking head, laughing*

A few more details about AG: Colin's character is a politician who gives up his seat to run for election in the House of Commmons. Jonathan Pryce is his political agent. Sylvia Sims plays a character called Princess Charlotte. No tie-in with the Dashwood family history, but they were given permission to use the name. They are currently filming a garden party scene which is to take place at Buckingham Palace and even has a QE look-alike.

(Lisa)Yep, she's touching up the colour and filing them into nice little points . . what do you think she might have said when ODB told her he wanted to take a part opposite 'Rollergirl'? ***snort*** LOL, Lisa! Maybe she thought he said "Billy Graham." ;-) (Linda)But the real question is...on what side do they carry it? Only his little Roman tailor knows for sure.;-) Does *anything* get past this group? Hee hee . . . (Karen)Oh yeah?! *she picks up her bongo drums and walks off toward the surf* See? We purists are waiting to pounce. And wot's this about AG's mom being a . . . a . . . a thrush?! The only thrush around in the '60s was the one battled by Napoleon Solo and Ilya Kuryakin. How dare they try to update the story!;-) LMAO at the audio clip, Karen. Ahhh, James Darren . . .*sigh* There was a boy I could and did fall for. (And for the record, he *still* visits the old neighborhood. You can take the boy out of Philly . . .:-) (Evelyn)but did anybody see Kelly Preston going at it with Tom Cruise in Jerry Maguire?*whew* Whew is right! They were a very, um, upstanding young couple.;-)

LOL - made the mistake of clicking on Karen's musical link while at work :-D great clip Karen!!

Great sleuthing on AG, Boss. You have the best contacts;-))) And we are the lucky beneficiaries. evelyn*who is watching the other boards report the news as their own* LOL.

Thanks Amy for the picture. I will admit to watching show as a child and enjoying it. They show reruns on TV Land for those who have never seen it before. Thanks for article and it is great picture.

(Lora) CF's inactivity leads to the darndest things *shaking head, laughing* ROFL.. that's an understatement, but it's sooo much fun. Some of you ladies are natural born comediennes. With things being as hysterical as they've been here these last few days, I can't help but wonder what "He who must" would think if he should take a moment to lurk and read our comments. (laughing) Poor guy would probably be too frightened to stick his cute lil toes out his own front door. =D

(Karen) A few more details about AG: Colin's character is a politician who gives up his seat to run for election in the House of Commmons. Jonathan Pryce is his political agent. Sylvia Sims plays a character called Princess Charlotte. Thanks for keeping us up-to-date! Those dimples ought to be worth a few votes.... Speaking of AG, is it correct that both AG and TIOBE have used West Wycombe Park as a filming location? It caught my attention in the TIOBE end credits yesterday. Perhaps this has already been discussed and I don't recall.

(Rika) both AG and TIOBE have used West Wycombe Park as a filming location? Yes, but even better is the fact that West Wycombe Park was also used in Another Country. It's awfully quiet on the other side of the Pond and Colin's Italo Calvino reading is coming up shortly (Tuesday??) at St Paul's Church in Covent Garden. Anybody check into this? Anybody going?

Has anyone seen the NY Times ad for TIOBE today? The men are totally out and it pictures JD, FOC, and RW only-with the headline: Husbands are hard to find but Gentlemen are even harder. Also reads: Third Smash Month...and at a theater near you. Amazing. Since I'm scanner challanged-I apologize for not being able to provide the ad. (Karen)It's awfully quiet on the other side of the Pond and Colin's Italo Calvino reading is coming up shortly (Tuesday??) at St Paul's Church in Covent Garden. Anybody check into this? Anybody going? No, and No to both questions, I long for a reading! I knew about West Wycombe Park for TIOBE and AG, but I did not realize it was used for AC as well. Thanks for the info, boss.

Saw Playmaker for first time today. Must say it was a pleasure to see more than his ankle. And a fine specimen he is too. This movie is obviously visual pleasure. The actress and others are certainly wanting. As he is quoted as saying he knew this was garbage from the start. He still shines though, even through the garbage. My son said to me the other night if CF knew how much he was adored by us he would probably run the other way. He thinks we're frightning. I told him the bottom line with idol-worship is its money in the bank, and did he think any one wishes this man any harm. Oh the young have so much to learn.

Pam, I haven't seen PM yet. I've been put off by people's comments about what a bad movie it is, and if that would overwhelm the droolage potential. But it sounds like I should take the chance. I just saw WoF for the first time tonight. It makes some interesting observations about actors, celebrities, and fandom that are directly related to what you're talking about. At first, it seems to support what your son is saying, because CF's character initially looks like the very worst kind of crazed fan. Only later do we learn that the situation is far more complicated. I wish I'd been around for the discussion of this one - what an odd film, with a lot of intriguing ideas and a lot of dangling threads. CF looks so young, but the voice, the stride (coattails flying behind, no less - DROOOOOL), and the stair-climbing style were entirely familiar. And I thoroughly enjoyed his smirks and smiles. By the way, Pam, if you haven't seen this one, it also provides a look at more than just his ankle :-D.

I adore WOF and its commentary about the nature of fame. On PM: ...if that would overwhelm the droolage potential. But it sounds like I should take the chance. Ohhhh, yes. It's all worth it for that one scene. More than an ankle indeed! ;)

Sydney Drool Event... (names withheld to protect the guilty!) Well, Minkee and I met up with two other FirthFans today in downtown Sydney, and it was great. Drooler #1 came all the way in from the Blue Mountains, and Drooler #2 took the train in from Penrith. We met at a burger bar about an hour before the show just to chat and have some chips, then walked over to the theater. The movie is being shown in the same theater - heaps of stairs to get there. As we were walking in, I saw a couple of old ladies and said to Drooler #1 - "I bet they're on their way to see TIOBE! They're just the demographic..." Sure enough, about 10 minutes after we sat down, the two LOLs (little old ladies) toddled in and sat down. I think there were about 35 -40 people altogether, at least 3/4 of them were women. Neither Drooler #1 nor #2 had seen the movie before - the farthest West it's playing is Burwood... we all sat rapt as Colin came on the screen. Much drooling ensued... After the show, we decided to go out for a nice lunch and some champagne (kindly provided by Drooler #1!). We ate at the Hilton, and in keeping with the spirit of Earnest (who never pays at the Savoy), left without paying. (just kidding!) I think we may have embarrassed a few patrons at the restaurant with our 'candid' talk about ODB and his many charms! ;-) A great time was had by all, and we decided that we should get together monthly for group Drool activities, such as a CF film festival housewarming once I've moved into my new place.

(Jane) and in keeping with the spirit of Earnest (who never pays at the Savoy), left without paying. (just kidding!) LOL! Great report. It's always more fun to go see Colin's films with others who are there to specifically see and admire him. Movie, what movie? ;-D

Thanks Jane....loved the bubbly part. You gals know how to celebrate. Re: WoF. Do read the discussion . I think it's the best we ever did. a v. obscure film, we never untangled all the clues.But made a good inroad. (Rika)"CF looks so young, but the voice, the stride (coattails flying behind, no less - DROOOOOL Pretty "angelic" huh;-) Playmaker's shower scene is worth the price of admission;-)

I have just watched The Reluctant Debutante on TV. I must confess I liked it very much.I tried to imagine ODB in Rex Harrisons role. In a way I think he will be great, but on the other hand ODB looks far too young to be the father of a 19 year old girl.

(suddenly getting an all too amusing vision of HWM singing.. "The Rain in Spain falls mainly in the plain...") (Nita) I tried to imagine ODB in Rex Harrisons role. In a way I think he will be great, but on the other hand ODB looks far too young to be the father of a 19 year old girl. Yes, but just like me, he IS old enough to have a 19 year old daughter. (laughing) Just aging gracefully.. (giggling) Jane, you have no idea how jealous I am.... I want buddies to go watch HWM's movies, eat cucumber sandwiches, and not pay at the Savoy with! (pouting) Hey.. doesn't, at least, one of you ladies live in Florida? Wow.. in the same quarter of the US!! (sighing)

Jane, thanks for sharing the news of the Oz Drooler gathering - I'm so envious! (Evelyn) Re: WoF. Do read the discussion . I think it's the best we ever did. a v. obscure film, we never untangled all the clues.But made a good inroad. Thanks for mentioning it, Evelyn! I found the discussion this morning - and yes, y'all did a fantastic job! It was so frustrating, though, to want to interject things. Some time soon I'm going to have to re-watch WoF with these thoughts in mind (and also, of course, to find the white bikini underwear in the shagging scene ;-D).

(Rika) Some time soon I'm going to have to re-watch WoF with these thoughts in mind (and also, of course, to find the white bikini underwear in the shagging scene ;-D). LOL. It's little details like this that you will find in our esoteric film discusssions that you won't find anywhere else;-) For instance: In the "Playmaker" shower scene, if you slo-mo and look between the second and third tranluscent glass brick down you will be able to see an unexpected surprise ;-D

The American Movie Classics (AMC) cable channel will be showing Valmont on Monday, 7/22, at 8:00 pm, and on Tuesday, 7/23, at 1:20 am and 3:05 pm. Forgive me if this has already been posted - I didn't recall seeing it, and it's something I would definitely have made note of if I'd read it! (Evelyn) For instance: In the "Playmaker" shower scene, if you slo-mo and look between the second and third tranluscent glass brick down you will be able to see an unexpected surprise ;-D GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! Okay, what's the best way for me to get PM in a big hurry? ;-D

Anxious to join the Nessie club? ;-D

I've heard that there's some disagreement over this particular sighting, so of course I feel compelled to investigate it personally! Besides, if you truly believe you've seen Nessie, then you've had a very satisfactory Loch experience, even if there's no objective evidence to support her existence. That principle ought to apply to other sightings through the mist (or steam or glass) as well...... 8-}

I'd post this at the BJD topic but since it's pretty quiet there so: http://www.globeandmail.com/servlet/GIS.Servlets.HTMLTemplate?current_row=2&tf=tgam/common/FullStory.html&cf=tgam/common/FullStory.cfg&configFileLoc=tgam/config&date=20020713&dateOffset=&hub=columnists&title=Columnists&cache_key=columnistsThearts&start_row=2&num_rows=1 This should take you to a Globe&Mail column about RZ's speech teacher. How to Speak Bridget Jones. And personally, I haven't seen Nessie. I'll have to take another trip to my favourite Loch and check out those bricks. Not translucent enough for me!!

Hmmm! Some v.interesting sightings since I've been out to dinner celebrating our 18th anniversary(tomorrow).I can finally say 18 years, 18 bleeping years-for all you FP fans. Looks like I'll have to watch PM again, remote in hand, mist viewing goggles on eyes. (Rika)even if there's no objective evidence to support her existence. Maybe it's all the bubbly I had at dinner, but I think there is quite a bit of evidence to support his/her/its existence. That is if we're talking about the same Nessie. At least I think I know the Nessie we're referring to. 1. Several P&P sightings 2. PM 3. Open and frank discussion of it in L 4. Duet/dog scene in TIOBE 5. LD(I personally don't think she's in it for the money) 6. Several other reason which I will ponder and report on tomorrow, when the fog has cleared. Oh Dorine, where are you when I need you? And just why is it I seem to come upon this same discussion all of the time? It haunts me like the plague.(V.dangerous when one is a little tipsy)

Yes, those girls from Down Under know how to have a good time. Sounds like it was a lot of fun. BTW, for anyone in Minkeeland....Channel 7 will air Black Adder at 9:30pm on Tuesday. Am not usually a big TV watcher so I feel it was luck to have spotted the ad. It was a cut that shows RA and CF as CF falls down. They promote it as Black Adder with BJD star Colin Firth. Not bad..... On another note, as one used to being the last in line (Haven't seen TIOBE yet)I only today rented and viewed for the first time A Thousand Acres. Keeping in mind I knew about the accent, I wasn't totally shocked, although I still almost spit my coffee across the room with the first of CF's lines. I felt he sounded really nasally in the beginning and then kind of faded away as the film progressed. There's something about the rural farmlands of America that I find romantic and I usually enjoy a film in this setting. At the risk of being ostracized, I will be bold: I liked the movie. (Even without the sound turned off!) It would never make it into my top 20 alltime favourites, but it's much closer to it because of the actor who played a most yummy looking Jesse. Scrolling through the last week's posts, it seems we are in need of some pics of ODB...Help!!!! anyone who knows how to post them!!! :))))))

(Lisa) Scrolling through the last week's posts, it seems we are in need of some pics of ODB...Help!!!! anyone who knows how to post them!!! :)))))) Since some of us are completely broke until the curly-headed daddy district attorney gets paid at the end of the month, we do not have the funds to buy a copy of PM, so... my request would be some screen caps of Nessie, please. And I swear, if I get ANY pictures of the supposed real "Loch Ness Monster" in my email box you'll be eating spam for dinner 7 days a week for a VERY long time. =P (sheesh.. did I take my hormones last night?) I think I'm in a funk.. lol.. September seems very far away all the sudden...

(FanPam)My son said to me the other night if CF knew how much he was adored by us he would probably run the other way. I think about this sometimes myself....especially at the loud gasp that I myself made at the site of him (which I never thought I would do). But there is some redemption in RV. The scene where CF 'squeals' with excitement at the sight of BB's character makes me think that he has to have seen and understands....and that we are safe (somewhat) ;^)

For no other reason that in celebration of my new found understanding of how to post images I am posting this. I tried to find a pic from ATA as it seemed appropriate after my first viewing, but I couldn't find anything different from what had been posted recently. Still, this does have it's merits.........

Appologies for the subject matter.

Lisa's pic is MUCH more interesting I have to say. (thanks lisa)

Sorry, Amy, even though small, no can do here.

Thanks Byronny for the article on the dialect coach. RZ is unusualin that she can converse in the accent. GP says she can only do it "on command". Which means she mimics the words.Wonder if that voice coach does American.YKW could use it. His voice loses it's natural resonance when he does American accent.3 DOR was better than ATA though. We used to have some captures of tht shower scene somewhere. But the "sighting" has to be done on tv, slo-mo. Hey...with a DVD you could *Zoom*. One could say:"size matters" ;-)

Sorry Karen! (thanks !)

(LindaK) Hmmm! Some v.interesting sightings since I've been out to dinner celebrating our 18th anniversary(tomorrow).I can finally say 18 years, 18 bleeping years-for all you FP fans. Congrats! My 18th was a couple of months ago.... but that was before I saw FP so the connection never occurred to me. 6. Several other reason which I will ponder and report on tomorrow, when the fog has cleared. #1-#5 had me convinced! ;-D Although in this case the more relevant question about Nessie is one of visibility, not existence, right? (Evelyn) But the "sighting" has to be done on tv, slo-mo. Hey...with a DVD you could *Zoom*. One could say:"size matters" ;-) (gulp) You naughty birthday girl! (Lisa)I tried to find a pic from ATA as it seemed appropriate after my first viewing, but I couldn't find anything different from what had been posted recently. Still, this does have it's merits......... Yes, it does!! There are some photos on 160 and 158 at the moment, too.

(Amy) ...especially at the loud gasp that I myself made at the site of him (which I never thought I would do) ROFL!! Me neither (gasp audibly I mean) ;-D! Nice choice on the pic Lisa! That's actually one of my very favorites, along with a few B/W's. (Linda) I think there is quite a bit of evidence to support his/her/its existence. Oh Dorine, where are you when I need you? Give me time, Linda. Give me time! LOL! (Actually all of you probably have more sightings than I do). (BTW, congrats on your 18 bleeping years!)

(Rika)Although in this case the more relevant question about Nessie is one of visibility, not existence, right Isn't language a curious thing? I just did the slo-mo on PM, and I think visibility is v.relavant! I also noticed in slo-mo mode, that ODB seems to use his right hand to (what looks like to me) to try and cover himself just before he steps out. Almost like he knew a few of us were going to analyze the situtation. Now getting back to existence: #7 The costumier from TIOBE aka the little Roman tailor.

#8 The avowed offspring, times 2, proof positive of both existence and full functionality. ;)

(LindaK) #7 The costumier from TIOBE aka the little Roman tailor. (Elizabeth S) #8 The avowed offspring, times 2, proof positive of both existence and full functionality. ;) It's a good thing DH is out of town because I'd hate to have to try to explain what I'm sitting here laughing about right now.

And now, Colin the Artist ;-) http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/html/news/top_direct_london.html

Sorry that does not take you there. Click on Lifestyle on the top bar and look for the story about postcards from the stars. It was in yesterday's Evening Standard.

Thanks, Allison. This link will take you directly to the story: http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/dynamic/lifestyle/londonlife/review.html?in_review_id=641217&in_review_text_id=611879 Did the newspaper have pics of the more than the one postcard shown?

I am reposting SandyW's message from above (remember to close the tag) :) (Allison) And now, Colin the Artist ;-) Thanks for the note Allison. Would love to see ODB's offering.

Thanks Allison. Anybody going to the auction? Maybe the buyer wouldn't mind scaning it on:-)) Tonight is the reading at St. Paul's.

Thanks, Allison for the article. I'd love to see Colin's sketch too. We'll have to watch the Standard in Sept. Maybe they'll publish the postcards after the auction. (Rika)full functionality Existance, Visiablility, Functionality! Now, if he would put the EVF to good use(which I'm sure he does) and give us another R movie... I'd be so grateful.

(Evelyn) Anybody going to the auction? Maybe the buyer wouldn't mind scaning it on :-)) Any bets as to subject matter? I'm thinking scene of Urquart Castle, the Loch in the background, Nessie swimming by... (you have all been talking about Scotland, right?)

(Kate F) (you have all been talking about Scotland, right?) But of course - just getting in the spirit of MLSF in preparation for the film discussion. What else could we have possibly been talking about? ;-P

(Rika)What else could we have possibly been talking about? ;-P Gah - i've gotta stop reading this stuff at work. Nobody else giggles at their computer all day long ;-D

(Kate) Any bets as to subject matter? I'm thinking scene of Urquart Castle, the Loch in the background, Nessie swimming by... (you have all been talking about Scotland, right?) ROFLMAO!

Ahhh what a way to wake up in the morning, with visions of Scotland in my head. Surely, this is the subject that all have been mulling over........... NESSIE!!!!

Now, on to, ummmm, deeper things. Maybe this has been hashed out before, but I just saw "Blackadder Whatever Whatever" last night and I've got a list of reasons why CF would have taken the role. ***evil laugh*** This is my first list. 10. LD picked the script from the pile on the floor.......... 9. He'd worked with the cameraman before........... 8. The car had too many fines for parking illegally on the street and was on the verge of being towed.......... 7. LD wanted new shoes.......... 6. When RA said he would be 'doing' Shakespeare, he misunderstood........... 5. CF needed new sneakers with white laces.......... 4. He got to keep the costume.......... 3. There was a free weekend in Newcastle thrown in with the deal.......... 2. He was paying off gambling debts.......... and the Number One reason why CF would agree to play Will Shakespeare in BAWW.......... 1. He was promised that the hairstylist would cover his MPB spot.

Great list Lisa! :-D love the "who'se Ken Brannaugh?" (sp?) line in BlackAdder just a thought - but, minus the beard and goatee, that pic of him could have been taken in the mid-eighties (long feathered hair -big collar)

(Lisa) Ahhh what a way to wake up in the morning, with visions of Scotland in my head. Surely, this is the subject that all have been mulling over........... NESSIE!!!! Alright, little girl.. your spammin' is a'comin'! Get ready for it! muhahahahahahahahaha!!!(cough, choke, hack)

Scotland? Who is talking about Scotland? (Kate)Any bets as to subject matter? I'm thinking...actually, I can't think of anything just yet. (Lisa)Surely, this is the subject that all have been mulling over.... Oh, yeeess, yeeeeeeesssssssss.(sorry, just a little carried away here) Is that a snappy of the shower scene from PM? Looks like it could very well be-You clever girl!

(Lisa) Surely, this is the subject that all have been mulling over........... NESSIE! (Jeanie) Oh, yeeess, yeeeeeeesssssssss.(sorry, just a little carried away here) Is that a snappy of the shower scene from PM? Looks like it could very well be-You clever girl! I must say, I wasn't expecting the water in the shower to be quite that deep..... perhaps the drain got clogged. (LindaK) Scotland? Who is talking about Scotland? Well, it makes a good "official story" if anyone should ask what we're snickering about. Oh, and I saw TIOBE again today and noted one of your pieces of evidence for Nessie's existence - in the duet scene right after the dog jumps up. Ain't no doubt about that one.

Oops. My first tag-closing flub. Had to happen some day. Sorry. Hope this works.

When I think of CF in Blackadder, I invariably hear Joe Tex singing about skinny legs. :)

ROFLMAO it only took me 5 responses to figure out what Nessie was Duhhhhhh Rika you must see it. Evelyn unexpected surprise was watched several times over I couldn't believe my good fortune!!!!! Even checked credits for body double but didn't see any listed so this is the real Nessie. Noticed it right off so you know where my attentions were focused. Have seen WoF and will go to discussion. Recall the star attraction with great warmth. I saw TIOBE for the first time with my son, gasping throughout as well as fanning profusely from generated heat. I'm sure he thought I had lost all sensibility, I'm sure I did. But being the dutiful son just shook his head and smiled. Definitely recall the dog/duet occurrance. But must agree an R is most definitely needed to keep Nessie alive to those less fortunate to know him on a personal level. LOL with LD allowing that though. We can always dreammmm.

He kinda looks like Barry Gibb in that BA pic......

I've had a report from London about the PEN reading from Antonella: "Colin Firth didn't take part to the the celebration of Italo Calvino yesterday night. Victoria Glendinning, President of English PEN, announced at the end of the evening that Colin was filming outside London and didn't manage to arrive in time for his reading. He was supposed to read from Calvino's Mr Palomar "The naked bosom". Otherwise it was a very interesting evening. Gore Vidal and Tom Rosenthal held a conversation about Calvino and his work followed by an Q&A session with the audience. Then after the break, there was a reading of selected Calvino's chapters by Sam West, Elizabeth McGovern, Dame Eileen Atkins and Mario Fortunato, director of the Italian Cultural Institute in London."

(LindaK) Scotland? Who is talking about Scotland? When I was in Scotland 11 years ago, I went to the Loch to look for Nessie. Little did I know at the time that I was looking in the wrong place....geographically and otherwise ;-D. I guess every explorer gets a little lost now and then... I saw on the box office charts that TIOBE dropped 40% this weekend. I don't know...maybe it's because they dropped 40 theaters? :-( What is that Harvey thinking?! Actually I read an article in the Times sometime in the last couple of days with a snippet from HW on marketing. Will have to see if I can find it again. My friend is quite put-out by the fact that the theaters now playing in in our area are actually quite inconvenient timewise to get to. She really liked it when I took her to see it and really wanted to see it again....but she's not a Fithaholic....for now. (Amy) He kinda looks like Barry Gibb in that BA pic...... LOL, he does!

"Colin Firth didn't take part to the the celebration of Italo Calvino yesterday night...Colin was filming outside London and didn't manage to arrive in time for his reading. I wonder how many audible gasps of disappointment arose when that announcement was made.

(Lisa, about ATA) Keeping in mind I knew about the accent, I wasn't totally shocked, although I still almost spit my coffee across the room with the first of CF's lines. I felt he sounded really nasally in the beginning and then kind of faded away as the film progressed. I found it downright weird to see him in this film, surrounded by flannel-shirted good ol' boys (especially in this Summer of the Elegant Mr. Worthing). And in that context, where everything is kind of surreal anyway, his voice doesn't bother me at all. It's nasal for him, but I don't find it unusually nasal in the context of American speech. He doesn't get all of his R's exactly right, but on the other hand there's sometimes a gentle, caressing quality in Jess's voice that I like very much.

Re: ATA His jeans were too loose for a farmboy (check out Carradine's and Anderson's for proper fits).

and no one in their right mind would be wearing sweats to go jogging in the summer in the Midwest. He should've been wearing skimpy, little nylon shorts and no shirt. ;-D

What a shame about the reading. But if the shoot is running overtime, I guess you can't exactly say, "Well, sorry, but I've got other plans this evening." Thanks for the report, Karen! (Karen) His jeans were too loose for a farmboy (check out Carradine's and Anderson's for proper fits). I did notice that - and what a disappointment! But momentarily setting aside the whole "wanna see him in tight jeans" aspect (though I'm having some trouble doing so), Jess was supposed to be a misfit..... so I was willing to give the costume department a pass on that one (although this feels like post hoc justification even as I type it). His shirts weren't exactly farm issue either (that gray Henley..... mmmmmmmm).

"Colin Firth didn't take part to the the celebration of Italo Calvino yesterday night...Colin was filming outside London and didn't manage to arrive in time for his reading." (Dorine)I wonder how many audible gasps of disappointment arose when that announcement was made. To say nothing of the 25 UKP it cost to get in. Rip-Off.

"Colin was filming outside London" I'm tellin' ya, he's in Scotland. (Karen)He should've been wearing skimpy, little nylon shorts and no shirt. Mmmmmmm. Now there's an image to start my day! I haven't watched ATA in a long time. Must watch it again to check the jeans. Rika, you're right, Jess was supposed to be a misfit--he hadn't been living on the farm for a while. Probably still had some of his city clothes with him.

(Karen) and no one in their right mind would be wearing sweats to go jogging in the summer in the Midwest. He should've been wearing skimpy, little nylon shorts and no shirt. ;-D I couldn't agree more - the sweats were a ridiculous choice, while your wardrobe suggestion seems both appropriate and....... oh, I'm sorry, what was I saying? I was lost in the mental image of those little nylon shorts....... mmmmmmm...... And given that they did choose to send Jess out to jog so warmly dressed in the heat and humidity, don't you think they should have showed us that he came right home, took a shower, and then walked around in nothing but a towel for a while? I mean, just to reassure us that he didn't collapse from heat stroke. ;-D Oh, and while this isn't precisely a costume gripe, did they have to film him putting his shirt back on out on the woods from so far away? (Is DVD Zoom of any help in this scene? I only have ATA on VHS.)

I had an email from a friend yesterday asking me how many times I had been to see "the Importance of being COLIN" - cute! For anyone interested in the answer, it's four; with another viewing to come on Sunday.

(Cathey) "the Importance of being COLIN" - cute! Yes! Or, for us, The Importance of Seeing Colin!

(Rika)Yes! Or, for us, The Importance of Seeing Colin! All of him. 11 times for me. I'd like to make it a baker's dozen before it goes away. (Rika)don't you think they should have showed us that he came right home, took a shower, and then walked around in nothing but a towel for a while? Absolutely, that would have been the better choice. (Dorine)Little did I know at the time that I was looking in the wrong place.... Aren't you glad you are so much more knowledgeable now? Knowing where to look, and on what side really helps when one is lost without a compass. Can somebody please help with the tags-my eyes are leaning to the left.

(pouting because I've yet to have a sighting of Nessie) ahhhh me......

I have just read that TIOBE will be shown at the Locarno Film Festival, but I couldn't find out when exactly. I'm afraid there is little chance of ODB's being there for the premiere but one can always hope! I'm so glad TIOBE is coming to Switzerland at last, so I may have a chance to join the drooling. ;-)

Are there any other drooleurs in Switzerland, at one time a lady named Riette from Switzerland hosted our art conference, her writings are still there in the art conference on the Spring. I wondered if you ever heard of her or were aware that another Swiss person had been here, Riette Walton.

TIOBE will open the Locarno Film Fest, which starts at midnight on August 1. It is an open-air screening, under the stars. It's very likely that he could attend. He was the only one from the cast to go to Locarno last year (OK, it was convenient!) for BJD with Sharon Maguire. Shooting schedules can be juggled to accommodate premieres and other promotional appearances.

Earnest goes to 42nd Street! I just checked moviephone to see where TIOBE would be next week, as I was hoping for another viewing. Not only is it still at the same small theater near me, I see that, in NYC it's moving to one of the multis on 42nd street, which is a very "mainstream" location. TIOBE's perambulations around the area mystify me. Isn't it a bit late to place it in a theater in a very touristy area? Will drag best friend to TIOBE this weekend (hey, she owes me--she dragged me to "Message in a Bottle" to see Costner) (Karen)It is an open-air screening, under the stars. Ooh, Colin under the stars. Am having flashbacks to drive-in movies, am imagining Colin the back seat... ;-))

At the Locarno site, there are publicity stills from Earnest but they are humungo sized ones. Only two are new, and one of thoseis a headshot of Rupe. The other is the lawn scene when they are running after Miss Prism and she collapses. I've resized and cropped: The group shot first: Then, our man in motion ;-D For those who haven't seen, here's a page from Colin's appearance last year in Locarno: http://www.spring.net/karenr/mdbro/bjdlff.html And here's an interview with him (in Italian): http://www.caltanet.it/html_pag/spettacolo/cinema/eventi/diariobridget_intfirth.htm

I called Moon and she has offered to pick up Colin from the airport and be his taxi service, among other things. ;-D

Thank you, Karen for the action shot I guess you know where my eyes went first. (Karen)Shooting schedules can be juggled to accommodate premieres and other promotional appearances. But not for readings-so it would seem-unless it was a last minute glitch. (Karen)I called Moon and she has offered to pick up Colin from the airport and be his taxi service, among other things. Hey, boss-why does Moon get all the good jobs-*whining and gnashing teeth* All we get is a film discussion-sheesh!:)

(Linda) I guess you know where my eyes went first LOL!! You and me both!

Reposting this from 160 from EmmaB ('cause this IS relevant): From www.tvguide.ca Gwyneth Paltrow is doing fine these days. How do we know? Because her mom told us. Actress Blythe Danner, set to star in the new fall CBS drama Presidio Med, tells TV GUIDE that she and her daughter were very close to working together. "We were actually supposed to do a movie about Sylvia Plath but it sort of fell apart," says Danner. As for accounting for her daughter's great success, culminating in an Oscar win for "Shakespeare in Love," Danner says it's all in the genes. "There are things you recognize that are hereditary from the gene pool which you sometimes loathe and sometimes love and she's such a wise person that she's come to accept both very forgivingly. I have some of that sort of strong-willed kind of thing, but it's held her in very good stead. I think she's got her intelligence from my husband [Bruce Paltrow]. As far as motherly advice goes, however, Danner says that she doesn't meddle. "I don't contribute too much. She's smart and she sort of knows. She's followed all of the good thin s one should do... she knows that the work is the most important thing and I don't think she gets seduced by the fame and the glory. She's very well self taught doing all kinds of self-help things such as yoga." Does Danner share in her daughter's passion for yoga? "I'm kind of lazy," she says with a laugh. "I don't do it as much as I should."

"We were actually supposed to do a movie about Sylvia Plath but it sort of fell apart," Oh, no. I was really hoping Colin would get the Ted Hughes part. I guess it's bac to the PG drawing board.

Heads up, tonight, HBO2, 9:15 Wierd Indiana Time (which this time of year equates to Central time,) Conspiracy. I finally get to see it. (Got an offer for a 30 day free-trial of digital cable with one premium selection...you know I checked his listings first!! I get Valmont later on! I'm working on my DH whine so I can keep it after the 30 days!)

Thanks for pics Karen. Excellent. ATA: As I said before. Pants definitely too baggy. But what a face and body. So just watch with smile of contentment. SOOOOOOO Handsome in this movie. All others too of course. Saw FF for first time yesterday. Different. Would a person in real-life take a multi-personality back to the woods? But then again its like being with several different people which would avoid boredom. First movie where I noticed his countenance starting to mature over the very boyish face of previous movies. Starting to anticipate HS and hopefully good publicity with CF.

(Karen): "We were actually supposed to do a movie about Sylvia Plath but it sort of fell apart," says Danner. Rats! I was looking forward to the Sylvia Plath movie, too. I wonder if there's any chance that what "fell apart" was the chance for Danner to work with her daughter, instead of the entire movie? Liz

closing tag, I hope

Lisa..loved your 10 reasons why Colin took Blackadder.... esp #10: " 10. LD picked the script from the pile on the floor.......... " "Caro mio...What a summer ..you can do this in one day...just like "The Turn of the Screw", then 'Londinium' and your're done": Diary -Summer of 99 (Pam)Would a person in real-life take a multi-personality back to the woods? Joe Prince would. A sweetie. As someone commented:"You could be sure he'd be there in the morning":-)))

very disappointed about the whole Sylvia Plath thing too. love those pics of Colin from last years Locarno.

got it. Conspiracy. I finally get to see it. Immediately preceded by a bit of the goat formerly known as MB...how ironic. Seriously, it's quite chilling. This is one I cannot just look at for the visual glory of the man himself; I get drawn into the horror every time. But I cannot look away, either. He must have been thrilled to get this part and should be very proud of what he did with it.

Top 10 list??? I had to really back up here. Hmmm, my excuse since yesterday is that I've been visually-challenged, but I'm glad to see Lisa step into the breech (or is that breach or breeches?? ;-)) since our other Top 10 listmakers are on holiday. 8. The car had too many fines for parking illegally on the street and was on the verge of being towed......... LOL!! Many years ago, I could relate to this one. 4. He got to keep the costume.......... And he got to add to his collection of codpieces. ;-D (Rika) His shirts weren't exactly farm issue either (that gray Henley..... mmmmmmmm). True, very true but I did like the way the Henley hung. Far better than those shirts that were 20x too big on him. You're also right about having a shower scene. It would've improved the movie tremendously. I'll have to get my DVD out and check out the zoom function for the junkyard scene. (Pam) Would a person in real-life take a multi-personality back to the woods? But then again its like being with several different people which would avoid boredom. Ha ha ha!! I never thought of that reason, the entertainment value. Too funny. Hey, Linda, you get yourself over to L. Maggiore and we'll make some assignments. Nita, we'll be counting on you for updates. :-)

(dalec) very disappointed about the whole Sylvia Plath thing too. love those pics of Colin from last years Locarno. Yeah, I really loved the top picture on the page, especially.. thanks for posting the link, Karen, as well as the new pictures of HWM in action. I think I agree with Liz, that, perhaps, GP's mom simply meant in her statement that her ability to share a project with her daughter had "fallen apart". Perhaps, someone else is set to play the role Ms. Danner was hoping for? Yes, I know.. once again, call me Pollyanna, but here's hoping!

(Elizabeth S) Immediately preceded by a bit of the goat formerly known as MB...how ironic. Seriously, it's quite chilling. This is one I cannot just look at for the visual glory of the man himself; I did not realize MB preceded Conspiracy but as I watched the credits for whatever silly show it was that preceded Conspiracy, I suddenly realized what/who I had just seen while waiting...30 seconds was about enough for me. I still feel like I need to bathe. As for the other, I am floored by Conspiracy. CF was wonderful but KB was spell-binding. *Everyone* was incredible. I feel like I just watched a train wreck. Wow...