RW on the Today Show this morning. Same stuff about accent. Showed the clip about engagement (RW/FOC). Only mention of ODB was made by Katie Couric...

what is BWTA? I'm new to all the acronyms:-0 Thanks

Ok. I am trying to figure out how to set the timer on my stereo (which I didn't know I had). So please bear with me if it doesn't work out, and the recording fails. I checked out the WPLJ website. Why is he doing this show?

never mind acronym ? Breakfast with the Arts! Got it!

A belated welcome Nicola. BWTA is Breakfast With the Arts on A&E. It airs on Sunday mornings 8am est.

what is BWTA? Breakfast with the Arts, Sunday mornings on A&E. Amy), I checked out the WPLJ website. Why is he doing this show? I agree! Isn't that a rock station? Or has it changed since my childhood in NY? (Mari), When I referenced his peers, I was referring to other Wildeans--not the average studio exec, or actor, or publicist, or screenwriter who reads Variety. IMNSHO, a reviewer for Variety is a contradiction in terms of "purist Wildeans."

(Variety)Pic features one of the worst examples of "funny" music in recent film." Duh! It goes with the "Keystone Kops" overall theme. I liked it, but then I'm not a purist. And no one would go see the 1952 version today. "....with only costume drama fans likely to support this on the big screen. " The Masterpiece Theatre crowd might be shocked too. Oh well, we're back to the nursing home gang;-)

I just checked out WPLJ's website, and they definitely have Colin listed for the morning show. They do have a "listen online" so hopefully that will help out anyone wanting to log on. I find it v. strange that he is doing this show-not the usual NPR venue we're used to. Then, again, what hasn't been strange with TIOBE over the last few weeks?

(Odile) Only mention of ODB was made by Katie Couric... Was she drooling? What did she say? (Moon) Isn't that a rock station? Or has it changed since my childhood in NY? It's Top 40/Pop. I thought this was an odd choice too. I read the Variety piece while surfing around last night. I was so taken aback by the review, I instantly started an email to the writer asking "Did we see the same movie?", but in the end chose not to send it. Very poor weather in NY for the premiere, but Amy, Kate, and I are checkin' it out anyway.

i was checking the WPLJ site out too. don't think it's possible to listen to the broadcast live online. if you go to the "listen live" page: http://wplj.com/PLJlive.asp it says they're working on some union issues and have stopped live streaming.

Thanks dalec, I guess I'll have to sit in the car all morning, because that is the only radio around here that picks up the station.

Very poor weather in NY for the premiere, but Amy, Kate, and I are checkin' it out anyway. Ladies you will be joined by Lora! Her husband got her tickets for the premiere as a Mother's Day present. What a great present! Look for her, she is wearing a black and pink outfit and her husband has a mustache. Can't wait for your reports. Thanks, Dale for the link. Bad news about the union issues.

thanks for the welcome and all the great advice, especially from minkee, you all crack me up i'm just dying to see TIOBE, i guess i'm luckier than most because it looks like it will hit the gateway city by the 31st of may, i'll be dragging my tortured friend along with me, please tell me colin is in almost every scene thanks for the wireimage pics, those were great, i actually preferred the head shots on the red background, but then again i was drooling over the old shots from bjd as well, to each there own

Am drowning in news. Thanks, everyone. Colin will be on NY radio tomorrow: wplj 95.5 FM tuesday, may 14 Drove to and from work for more than 10 years listening to PLJ. Don't think I can pick up the signal this far south, though. *sob* Would love to hear Scott and Todd and Colin. (Moon) I thought this was an odd choice too. Imus was booked. ;-) PLJ is definitely not for the nursing home resident set. Hurrah! So Harry Smith is doing BWTA now? What happened to Eliott?

(Trese) please tell me colin is in almost every scene Colin is in almost every scene. See how accomodating we are? ;-) Aren't you glad you didn't ask me to call you a cab. *Badabing* Have just come back from my advance screening and will post about changes on 126. (Eileen) So Harry Smith is doing BWTA now? Has he been kicked off of Biography?

YUMMY time! Oodles of Colin pics from tonight's premiere over at wireimage. Boss, any chance of enlarging any of these?:-) http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=CAL====10115&ym=200205

Not by much. Maybe 20% before they get all distorted. :-( I'll try some tomorrow. Maybe by then we'll see some full size ones showing up elsewhere. None at Reuters/AP either. They had pics from Enigma's itsy bitsy premiere...OK, Mick Jagger was there, but...

Boy, have I got a story for you! But it will have to wait until tomorrow night when I have time to type it. Kate and Amy could possibly fill in some.

FYI and much to my amazement, Colin has just been on BBC1 giving a brief interview in the breakfast programme. Included clips from TIOBE - it was a delight to see really clear pictures of the film and he looks gorgeous in it!

I've really been enjoying all the news and the pics, but Mari, you're link from 116 isn't working! :( Dorine, glad to hear you have news, but rule #1 is that you are required to stay up and post whatever you know, no teasers! Evelyn, I've emailed you a present!

I have replayed my tape from this morning's BBC1 interview and give the transcipt below: Colin: A lot of Oscar Wilde's essential points of view would still be considered dangerous now. You know he believed that asthetics were more important than morality. You know he said quite explicitly, and he was not being paradoxical here, he said that a sense of colour was more important to human development than a sense of right and wrong, and that's not something a lot of people would want their teachers to tell their children. Film Clip Tom: Because of some of the roles you've done in the past, I suppose most notably Pride & Prejudice, people often think of you as being this kind of smouldering, handsome hunk. Has that been a kind of a help or a hindrance to the kind of roles that you've got? Colin: I don't know. It's probably.......cos you can't know what would have been otherwise; and, in fact, I've been quietly diversifying. (big grin) I don't suppose anyone's particularly noticed, but I have been doing things which are different. People tend to remember me for things that are similar to what's gone before but it's never really been my problem. Film Clip ( which finishes with the voiceover saying: ........... Hollywood's tepid response to his charms) Tom: You haven't appeared in any big Hollywood movies and I'm not saying that by way of any criticism. Is that by design, or because you just haven't found that there are opportunities there, or have people not come calling? Colin: It's a mixture of all those things. It's not really by design unless one considers design as just omission and not having gone to play the town and hunted down. I could have done that I suppose. I don't know whether I would have been successful or not but I didn't do that. They haven't really come calling very much and on the occasions on which they have, it's not really been with anything very tempting. Film Clip which ends the interview

Thanks Jennie. I missed it. It will be interesting to hear if the interview going out on NY radio station is the one where CF comments about English football hooligans, Blair etc. Today�s Daily Mail has managed an almost full page spread from the six lines from �Wicked Whispers� with a large pic of Mr Darcy. The article says this came from a radio interview to promote TIOBE. There is the usual blurb about his own educational background. Additional comments reveal his dilemma over the schooling of his year old son. The child would definitely be raised in London �but how he�ll be educated is the burning question which we�re working on at the moment� His other child is being privately educated in the US

you're link from 116 isn't working! :( Grrr . . . it was working 8 hours ago. Looks like the wireimage website is down for now, maybe from all of us hitting it at once.;-) Dorine, get up and start typing! Aishling, the radio interview today is supposed to be live, so the quotes couldn't have been taken from that. Damn, we've missed something.:-( Is there any way to contact the Mail to determine on what station it aired? Jennie, is the "Tom" in the interview Tom Brook? If so, we get his show on BBC America, so maybe we'll see it on this week's show. In what sort of setting does the interview take place?

The premiere was, in a word, wet. Also cold. (OK, so that's two words) No area at all for the public to stand. There was a long walkway under tents where the press were stationed and the celebs walked by. This occupied the whole sidewalk to one side of the theater. To the other side there were barriers making a little pen for photogs. A walkway for pedestrians was created out of a lane of the street. Security would not let anyone stand in the walkway for more than half a minute. I did notice that a lot of the passersby looked at the theater, read the title of the movie and seemed to have absolutely no idea that this film exists. (Varied demographics, although no walkers or large handbags were in evidence) It didn't seem well organized. The people in charge appeared to be two officious young women, one of whom seemed to have a cell phone permanently attached to her ear. We stood behind the photogs area, which didn't seem too bad until it started to pour and all the umbrellas went up. Add to that the fact that the photogs bring step stools, and the view got worse when they opened those and climbed up. However, we were near the edge of the sidewalk and could look down the street as limos arrived. That was the only good look I got at Colin and Livia. Then they disappeared into the press tent/tunnel. She was wearing black, as usual, he was wearing a dark suit. That's all I could see. Dorine had a better look at them. Dorine chatted up a security guard who said he'd see what he could do about getting us in at the end. Since he was so nice to us, we tried to behave ourselves and not go out into the walkway or sneak into the photogs area. The photogs were mostly very nice. Two women who had arrived very early and were standing quietly in the corner of the photogs area were treated nicely by the photogs who had been standing there all along. Then, a rude photog who had been in the press tent/tunnel but needed yet another shot of Reese, shoved his way into the photogs box and yelled at these poor women and at the security guy "Where are their press passes?" So he got these two women kicked out just so he could stand there, wait for Reese, take one more shot, and leave. Naturally, he made this fuss during the time Colin was nearest us, so it became even more difficult to see anything. Amy stepped out into the walkway for just a moment, had a great shot lined up, and a security guy waved her back and put his hand right in front of the camera. We got a good look at Oliver Parker because he was one of the first to arrive and spent a lot of time talking to TV cameras (not sure who they were). Rushdie was there (I wanted to ask him where the loos were, but Dorine wouldn't let me), Stanley Tucci, I forget who else. The security guy couldn't get us in. The theater holds 450, and the guys with the little clicker counters said that 452 had gone in. (But I don't think that was a problem, as some of the photogs said that Reese and Ryan had done the walk, entered the theater, and sneaked out the back) Supposedly, 700 had been invited. We found out where the party was going to be, so we walked over to the Hudson to have a drink and check things out. Dorine and Amy were able to sneak into the party (Dorine is very good at this; I am v. impressesd); I was too slow. (stopped by Ms "I am important person with cell phone") And once you're stopped, there's nothing to do but retreat gracefully. I am not good at this kind of thing anyway. I always look guilty if I'm doing something I shouldn't. (Can't play poker) I hope Dorine and Amy have good info from the party. Am v. envious!

Kate...I loved your whole rehash events, and I'm feeling for you not getting in. Sounds like it was a little unorganized but you all were real troopers. First report of a Livia sighting in all the talk lately. Black outfit again huh? (Anxiously waiting for Dorine and Amy to post their stories of drinks with the Firths and invitations to holiday this summer in Italy!) Common girls...gotta hit the hay here in Minkeeland soon!

Kate, thanks for the early report. Sorry you were not able to get in. I know how wet and windy it was yesterday in NY. Dorinne and Amy, what great luck! Thanks for the transcript, Tamzin. The child would definitely be raised in London �but how he�ll be educated is the burning question which we�re working on at the moment� That can take up quite a bit of time. ;-) There's always the Italian school in London. Off to check out the wire images, thanks, Mari!

it's 9:22 am and WPLJ is BSing around. no colin yet. cannot tape it but will write down the best bits if possible.

Thanks for writing up the interview, Jennie. Hopefully we will get the broadcast on BBC America. (I wanted to ask him where the loos were, but Dorine wouldn't let me) Too funny but would've you have known the proper inflection to give his name? ;-D Loved your report, Kate, and am anxiously awaiting Dorine and Amy's. I'll post the wireimage photos here for those who can't get to the site.

I have now been listening to this radio (WPLJ)show for the last three hours and thirty minutes. No mention of CF all morning. I'm just about ready to take a sledge hammer and smash the radio to bits. They have played a Smash Mouth parody on botox 8 times since 6am. I will listen for the last half hour. If ODB is not on, I'm calling the station and will definitely blast off.#$&*#%!!!

So sorry you guys didn't get closer last night. Maybe I should have gone and we could have bullied our way through - strength in numbers:-} Dorine I like your style. We could be dangerous together.

Call the station now and ask what is going on, Linda. You can get the images if you go to wireimage.com and then. click on the premiere. I have the same top Livia is wearing. They both look great, I approve! ;-D

So sorry you guys didn't get closer last night. Maybe I should have gone and we could have bullied our way through - strength in numbers:-} Dorine I like your style. We could be dangerous together.

just called wplj and was told they don't even know who he is and to keep listeneing, maybe he will come on!!!! Language I used on that little snit is not respectable for a lady so I won't repeat what I said. I think I am more angry she claimed to not know who he was.The worst part is I will kep listening... for a while longer.

I just called the radio station, and asked about the interview. Their answer...Just keep listening. Thank you, very much!

Karen, thank you for the great pictures. I am behind reading all the posts because of this radio interview. The pictures have calmed my blood pressure.

Karen the pictures are great! Thanks! Oh no, now the radio is playing Sugar Ray. Will this end, oh God!!!! Where is Colin????

There is only about 12 minutes left to the morning show on plj. Still no mention,just more nonsense talk and commercials.

They are now signing off, this is a disgrace!!!

Well IMO Colin is too good for such a show anyway and I hope he blew them off and not the other way around. Still would have been lovely to hear his voice this am.

From Ananova (but no pics yet): 'Dame Judi was so intimidating', says Witherspoon Reese Witherspoon has confessed she was "extremely intimidated" by Dame Judi Dench during the filming of The Importance Of Being Earnest. But the Legally Blonde star said when she finally got to know Dame Judi she had found her "incredibly giving and bright". Dame Judi stars as Lady Bracknell in the new film which opens in the US on May 22 and is due to hit British screens this summer. [Ed note: real specific] "I was nervous, shaking in my boots, terrified to say anything above a whisper in front of her," the 26-year-old beauty at the film's world premiere in New York. She was also very thankful to co-stars Colin Firth and Rupert Everett for helping to put her at ease despite being the only American actor in the cast. The Tennessee-born star said the toughest part of her role as Cecily Cardew in the latest screen adaptation of Oscar Wilde's play was learning a cut glass English accent. "It was a very arduous process accumulating the accent because it doesn't come to me easily at all," she said. "I worked with a dialogue coach for six weeks, four hours every day. I really, really tried to get it on. "I had to talk in the British accent even when I wasn't on camera. Everyone was so good and so prepared that I felt it was my duty to live up to their perfect standards." Firth said the British cast had been impressed with Witherspoon's performance: "She's formidable, incredibly bright. It's remarkable for someone of her age to be so advanced in life. She's doing a lot better than I was then." "There's nothing like taking something that has an over-revered quality to it and realising that all it is is fun."

One more post on this plj thing. I am now calling the same number where I spoke to the v. nasty lady that said to keep listening. I let it ring 42 times. A message came on and said "your party is not answering" I wonder why? #@$**#. I will keep trying until I get an answer.

Here we go!!

From Sky News: Stars of the latest film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic comedy The Importance of Being Earnest have attended its world premiere. Colin Firth and Reese Witherspoon were among the cast members to put in an appearance at the New York event. Firth said his role had been very different from other costume dramas he had starred in. "There's nothing like taking something that has an over-revered quality to it and realising that all it is is fun," he said. 'Extremely intimidated' Hollywood actress Witherspoon, who plays Cecily Cardew, confessed she was "extremely intimidated" by co-star Dame Judi Dench during filming. But when she finally got to know Dame Judi, who plays Lady Bracknell, she said she found her "incredibly giving and bright". "I was nervous, shaking in my boots, terrified to say anything above a whisper in front of her," the 26-year-old actress said. 'Arduous process' As the only American among an all-British cast the Legally Blonde star was thankful to co-stars Firth and Rupert Everett for helping to put her at ease. She said the toughest part of her role was learning a cut-glass English accent. "It was a very arduous process accumulating the accent because it doesn't come to me easily at all," she said. "I worked with a dialogue coach for six weeks, four hours every day. "I had to talk in the British accent even when I wasn't on camera," she added. Firth said the cast had been "completely impressed" with Witherspoon's performance. "She's formidable, incredibly bright. It's remarkable for someone of her age to be so advanced in life." http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30500-1051541,00.html

What a great picture of the Firths' Glad to see the Bond Girl made it. Thanks, again, Karen

don't feel bad about not getting in kate, i can't keep a secret or deceive anyone either, my face always tells all i'm kind of bummed out because i knew colin had a baby but i didn't know it was a boy, for the past couple of days i'd been day dreaming about my two-year old son marrying his daughter, i guess if they hurry up and have a girl that might still be possible, i'm a sick mother aren't i they make such a pretty couple, anyone seen pictures of their son, he must be beautiful

*ahem*... What's with Livia's top? It's nice and all... but isn's it a bit...transparent?

(Winter) but isn's it a bit...transparent? Good eyes! I didn't notice that (wonder why??) in the little ones above. You would think Colin would have his arm curling around Livia's back, snaking around to the front and providing some sort of shield. ;-D (treseg) anyone seen pictures of their son, he must be beautiful A paparazzi took pics of Colin and his son outside of his home that were printed in several UK newspapers and mags. We don't post that type of thing here. Sorry.

Lora just called me from the airport. As it turned out she arrived at the same time as Colin, ended up seating in the same row and her husband took her picture with Colin! She will post as soon as she can today.

(Winter) but isn's it a bit...transparent? I noticed that. It looks like she decided not to wear a bra. I have that top and always wear it with a black one to avoid that problem.

Sitting in the same row? Some people have all the luck! Can't wait for those pictures. Moon, Was this plane leaving NY? Where was it going? Might explain why ODB was a no-show on the radio this morning. Probably the same reason the question/answer session was cancelled for this evening.

Moon, Was this plane leaving NY? Not on the plane. They sat in the same row at the premiere. I wish! Had they been on the same plane, I'm sure Lora would have called me to greet the plane on arrival, camera ready. ;-)

Yeah for Lora! I can't wait to see the pic and hear the story! I'm ecstatic just knowing she's ecstatic!!!!

Just saw TIOBE scenes on BBCAMERICA's Talking Movies which will repeat itself tonight at 6:30 EST. have not seen much of TIOBE until now and ODB looks edible! Oliver Parker interview was ok but wish for more CF. Can't wait to actually see it in full.

Moon, Same row-plane or premiere-WOW-anyway! Back to square one on trying to figure out where he's going. Way to go Lora! Dorine-have been waiting all day to hear your story. V.unfair

That's a lovely pic from Sky, Karen. Don't ya'll love it when he goes premiering? I do.:-) Hey, I wish this critic wrote for Variety: Review by JENNIFER ALBERT American Dreamer INDEPENDENT FILM CRITIC Perhaps the most amazing thing about Oscar Wilde's plays is that they balance the absurdity of life with fairy tale notions of romantic love without diminishing either. THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST features fun and fallible characters that, despite their extremely witty dissection of modern relationships, fall hopelessly, insanely in love with one another. The incomparable Colin Firth stars as Jack, a serious young man in the country with a fanciful young ward named Cecily (Reese Witherspoon). Clever Jack has invented an ill behaved, London-dwelling younger brother named Earnest in order to escape to the city as often as possible. Once there, Jack/Earnest hangs around with Algie (Rupert Everett), a gentleman bachelor of equal disrepute. Jack is desperately in love with Algie's cousin Gwendolen (Francis O'Connor), and she with him/Earnest, with one minor hitch--her mother, the Lady Bracknell (Judi Dench), refuses to let them marry due to Jack's dubious parental origins. Naturally everyone ends up at Jack's country manor, where mistaken identity high jinks ensue. Algie pretends to be Earnest and falls for Cecily, Jack has to be both Jack and, once Gwendolen arrives, Earnest, and Cecily's tutor, Miss Prism (Anna Massey), falls in love with Doctor Chasuble (Tom Wilkinson) and hides a dark secret. The film ends to everyone's satisfaction and happiness, a perfect farcical romance. Perhaps THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST's highest virtue, aside from a fluffy, winning story, is that it is funny. Filled with witty dialogue and situations, music and musical interludes, colorful settings and bright, sunny light, the film appears to physically embody the ideas behind the play--be intelligent, recognize human folly, and embrace it with all the love in your heart. Brilliantly acted by Colin Firth (who looks happier while doing the unhappy scenes than he has in anything he's yet made) and Rupert Everett (reviving and revising the clever, handsome bachelor from another Wilde adaptation, AN IDEAL HUSBAND), they make convincing comic leads with sex appeal. Francis O'Connor and Reese Witherspoon also shine, and Witherspoon's British accent, while clipped, is quite good. Smartly adapted from the stage setting (scenes didn't feel confined, stagy), with lots of laugh-out-loud moments, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST is an overall joy. Not to miss: the end credits, which contain two bonus scenes and an extended version of the duet Jack and Algie use to re-woo their ladies (Colin Firth and Rupert Everett singing "Lady Come Down" equals hilarious).

"incomprable" "brilliantly acted" Almost sounds as though it could be written by anyone here. ;-D Loved the emphasis on Colin.

Colin Firth (who looks happier while doing the unhappy scenes than he has in anything he's yet made) I liked this part. Thanks for posting, Mari.

Wonderful review! Thanks, Mari. This has done my heart good today.

glad to hear drool is so respectful for people's privacy obviously i need to rein in my obsession a bit before it turns fanatical great review, it makes me more envious than ever of all those here who've seen it, it definitely seems that there are more good reviews than bad from what i've seen here

i just saw reesie on rosie -- no colin, no colin, no colin. she told the usual stories about the british accent, dame judi, being a little girl from tennessee. the clip was of rw and re.

is anyone else tired of the accent story, i've must have heard it fifty times by now

(trese) there are more good reviews than bad from what i've seen here Well, Mari didn't have the heart to post this bad one from the Hollywood Reporter today, but I will on topic 126.

ya but i can't go there until after i see the movie right, i don't want to know, i'm almost positive i'll like it and that is all that really matter in my case right

Review by JENNIFER ALBERT American Dreamer INDEPENDENT FILM CRITIC Who she? Where does this review appear or is it just on line i.e. one of us moonlighting?

OK,OK! I'm sorry...that was too cruel to tease like that. Believe me, getting that much out was tough enough. (Kate) ...two officious young women ... a rude photog LOL! That's kind, but accurate I suppose. Kate neglected to mention that I was standing on the edge of a tall flowerpot outside the theater, that had some kind of bush/tree thing in it that helped brace me, that allowed me to see over the heads of the press. The security guy that tried to help us was really cool about everything. The battery in the camera (boyfriend's) I brought died so I took some pics with Kate's camera. Hope they come out OK. At the hotel, the 3 of us were standing in the hallway trying to figure if we could just jump in past security with a crowd of people in case they weren't scrutinizing everyone. About the time we decided not, I saw OP coming with a smallish crowd, and decided it was now or never. I had an open shot to him, walked up, shook his hand and said: D: Hi! I loved your movie. OP: You did? Thank you so much. D: I was going to the panel tomorrow, but it was cancelled. Do you know why? OP: Oh, the Times thing...No I don't...Do you know why it was cancelled? That's really too bad. D: No, but there were a couple of questions I really wanted to ask you. OP: Great! What is your name? D:Dorine OP: Are you going to the party? D: Yes! ;-) OP: Why don't you catch up with me later and we can talk. And he motioned me in front of him through the opening in the rope the security man made through another press gauntlet. I turned around and saw Kate walking with a group and thought she was in. Amy walked up behind me, OP and I both motioned we would talk later. Then Kate appeared in the window outside the bar and said she was stopped and was heading home :-( Colin ended up sitting at a table in the back of the room, facing the room while we sat one table over , but with brick support in between :-/. There was a line of people to talk to him (mostly women from what I could tell). At one point he got up to talk next to the table. So we stood up and when the last person there turned around to leave, I put my hand on his...back, I think...to get his attention. Something might have spilled out of his glass, because when he turned around he looked down like something had. I must say at this point that this bar has very artsy lighting (translation - very dim) and was rather loud. I shook his hand (no multiple squeezes or the like). Just one long, firm........hold. (Maybe it just seemed long. It's a wonder I let go). Amy you may have to help me with this part...I was a bit dazed here. Realize too, I might have said some things different had I known I wouldn't have more time. D: I loved your movie! CF: Thank you. D: Did you like it? CF: Yes! D: Do you always like your movies? CF: No. D: What's in line next for you? CF: Hope Springs, then American Girl.... Then he said something about Sept 11, couldn't hear very well then. I said it must have been tough to have a birthday around that time. CF: Yes, it...wait you know when my birthday is? How do you know when my birthday is? Before I could answer, some PR chick was tugging on him to go somewhere. But again he asked how I knew when his b-day was. I think he was genuinely curious and not annoyed. Couldn't get an answer out, because she tugged on him again. So I just said "you need to go I see", thanked him and he walked away. End of part 1

CF: Yes, it...wait you know when my birthday is? How do you know when my birthday is? LOL! You should have told him that you attend his party every year here at Spring. And, how he liked his kissing lessons present. ;-)))) Very good, Dorinne! Fast New Yorkers always get in. I hope you post part 2 soon.

Thanks Dorinne! waiting with baited breath for part 2!! :-)

man there is a part 2, part 1 was enough to make my heart flutter, can't wait :-)

Wanted to make sure this was going to come out ok before I finished. Part 2 Amy got his autograph, but I'm not sure at which point in the evening. At one point we saw him across the room standing and talking with several women with Livia talking to a couple of others just behind him. I went over again to talk to him...at this point I have no idea what about. Ended up talking to Livia instead. I told her that I understood that she was a documentary producer and asked if she had any projects going...that was the first thing that came to mind. She said nothing that she could talk about now...which I took as nothing at all now. I thanked her and started to walk away and she asked if I wanted to talk to Colin, who was still talking with his back to us. I said no, he's busy, I'll try to catch him later. :-/ I finally walked back to near where OP had been sitting quite a while and caught his attention. He called me by name (couldn't believe he remembered) and asked if I was ready to talk, I said in one minute remembering that he said on the way in that if I found out why the Times panel was cancelled to let him know. So I waltzed over to a group of people including Colin, FOC, OP's brother (who we would meet later). I mentioned the panel to both Colin and FOC and asked if they knew why it was cancelled and that it was disappointing. Colin's eyes got bigger, he stepped back and said "NO, I don't! It wasn't any of us." I looked over at FOC and she was shaking her head and concurring. Meanwhile, I was being very touchy-feely. When I walked up to ask, I put my hand on Colin's back and didn't move it until he stepped back. No clue where Livia was at this point. Amy and I then sat with OP for around 15 mins or so discussing editing the film, who actually had some scenes cut, etc. Actually a variety of topics. His brother came to sit down and they mentioned about a recent death of a close relative, with the funeral 2 days ago. OP is an incredibly nice man. I could have chatted with him for hours, as well. Colin came over to our table to say goodbye to OP and we left not long after. So there it is in gory detail. It was a complete blast! Something I've never done before and will probably never do again. I don't think lightning could strike twice.

OP: Are you going to the party? D: Yes! ;-) Brilliant! You are positively brilliant. Dontcha think Dorine has earned her knighthood? You're in rare company here. CF: Yes, it...wait you know when my birthday is? How do you know when my birthday is? You're a bright boy and know the answer. Don't play coy with me. *flutter flutter* [you know, that damned internet, you can find anything] Can't wait to hear the rest. Did they have you arrested for knowing Colin's birthday? ;-D OK, have finally put up a bunch of pics and figured out how to organize that section. http://www.spring.net/karenr/mdbro/p_eye_index.html

(Moon)You should have told him that you attend his party every year here at Spring Actually my response was going to be, "It's amazing what you can find on the internet. You should try it sometime."

Oh, his brother Nathaniel. He was in Far from the Madding Crowd. Too bad we couldn't have briefed you before. While I haven't studied the credits thoroughly, it would've been fun to ask OP if he wanted to make another cameo? He can be seen in one scene of AIH. But good attempt to find about the panel discussion. Why on earth was it canceled?

You were so cool, Dorine! I crown you Dorine, the Duchess of Drool. You must fill us in with the Parker questions in the Spoilers topic. I mentioned the panel to both Colin and FOC and asked if they knew why it was cancelled and that it was disappointing. Colin's eyes got bigger, he stepped back and said "NO, I don't! It wasn't any of us." It must be Reese! heehee. Did Reese show up at the Party? Was there anyone else there, such as Jeremy Northam? Amy are you going to post?

I have to say he looks great in most of the pics from the premiere, but they REALLY don't do him justice in my opinion. Just oozes sexiness, especially when he appears to be very relaxed and in a partying mode.

That was fast, Karen! Thank you!

Yes I forgot to mention she walked by us and that was the last I saw of her. She really is beautiful. Not sure if the hubby was there, too. FOC is very beautiful as well...much more delicate that she appears onscreen. OOOOH if JN was there I would've been on him like a bee on honey, too! Just the people Kate mentioned...Stanley Tucci, who I actually wanted to meet as I do like him. He was sitting at Colin's table and left early. Salman Rushdie, Bob Balaban, the girl from The Gilmore Girls. Colin was sitting with Harvey Weinstein and chatting for a long time. I don't remember if it was Amy or one of the people we mingled with that made a comment about lack of stars. Amy, please chime in.

How tall would you say, FOC, Reese and Livia are?

(Moon) You were so cool, Dorine! I crown you Dorine, the Duchess of Drool. Thank you (she says with extreme modesty). It's amazing what chardonnay and champagne can provide as a motivator.

Dooorrrrine...AAAAAmy .....what a deal! You realize you are the envy of ten million drooling women??? Thanks for sharing. Were there many other Colin fans around?

Livia must be no more than my height at 5'4". I think her heels were pretty high and she wasn't too much taller than me, I think. Have to admit, when I was talking to her, I was splitting my attention to monitor the action on my right side. *wink, wink* Didn't see footwear on FOC or Reese, but Reese is short 5'4" or 5'5" maybe. Her head was down when she walked by and her posture is perfect which affects the perception of her height I think. FOC must be pretty tall, she wasn't small standing next to Colin...5'9" maybe.

Sorry everyone I have to rush out now to catch a train. I'll check in when I get back. Hopefully Amy will have her story up by then. ;-)

Dorine, I worship thee. I wonder what you'll do at the Hope Springs premiere. I could never carried that off as cool as you. Thanks for letting us live vicariously through your experience.

OP: Are you going to the party? D: Yes! ;-) OP: Why don't you catch up with me later and we can talk. LORD!!!!! ROFL...too funny...and the birthday bit too! Sounds like you all were in the right place at the right time with a gutsy Dorine doing a great job. I LOVE IT. BTW...looks to me like Livia has on a white bra under the sheer top...unusual choice! I'd go for the black! Finally...I have a question: What was Colin like in a party where he could relax and mill around freely? Any comments on the voice. How touchy was he? (Someone here said in LA he was!) What was he drinking? How was Livia's accent? Is she v. pretty up close??? She seems friendly. I can't believe she asked if you wanted to talk to Colin! WAIT! That was more than one question! LOL

Also, if you go to the HS opening, expect him to remember you if he spots you and have an answer ready to the bithday question!

If she goes to HS I'm tagging along this time!

I would think the HS premiere will be in LA. BTW, on the In the Public Eye page, the photos at the bottom from the Bafta/LA screening were courtesy of Marianne, who graciously sent them to me.

Dorine, Amy, Kate. Thanks for sharing your droolable moments. Duchess Dorine, Lady Amy - both of you absolutely rock! If I get a chance to go to the HS premiere - I am sticking to you like glue - through lighning, thunderstorms, hale, gale or wind ;-)

Way to go Dorine. I won't ask anymore questions-just answer Lisa's that will be enough for me. Great job, thanks for sharing with us!!!

Oh, Dorine--you are the woman!:-) There was a line of people to talk to him (mostly women from what I could tell). Quelle surprise.;-) Before I could answer, some PR chick was tugging on him to go somewhere Damn PR types, they're like guard dogs. Just oozes sexiness, especially when he appears to be very relaxed and in a partying mode. What was his general demeanor--enjoying himself? Outgoing, comfortable, or . . .? How long did the party last? Amy, we're anxious to hear from you, too. Karen, the Public Eye page looks fabulous--what terrific pics--and I know you went to some expense to get decent versions of them for us. Thanks.:-)

From Roger Friedman's Fox News column (earlier part is on Ryan P.): Phillippe was one of a bunch of stars who turned out last night for the premiere of the fluffy and delightful Importance of Being Earnest, the second successful Oscar Wilde adaptation in a row for director Oliver Parker at Miramax. Among the other guests who partied at the weird Hudson Hotel: the movie's stars Frances O'Connor and Colin Firth, plus the eternal Sylvia Miles, Tadpole star Aaron Stanford, and Phillippe's gorgeous wife Reese Witherspoon.

I just got home from work, and am VERY tired (not much sleep last night). So, I'll be brief . Glad to hear the WPLJ thing was a bust. My recording actually worked, but the thought of having to listen to all that rot was unnerving. Glad to know I don't have to! (Colin's handshake--very nice, a bit warm, skin very soft) He was drinking white wine. His wife is very pretty. He was very approachable and friendly. His voice was, what you have heard--but it was quieter (if that makes sense). Unlike Dorine, I just watched. I followed her around like a puppy. After a few drinks I got up the nerve to ask for an autograph--hoping that this wouldn't get us kicked out, but since he was by himself at his table, I took a chance. I do have to agree that Dorine is quite amazing. If any of you need to sneak into any future private affairs, I highly recommed putting her on the case. Dorine's summary tells it all. If I remember anything later, I'll post. I do have to say that he looks MUCH better in person. Those webimages don't do him justice. He is tall, thinner that in the photographs, and extremely handsome. And, as has been mentioned numerous times, has great hair. ( And we must have looked like two drowned rats...Dorine got exceptionally soaked.)

(Minkee)through lighning, thunderstorms You don't know the half of it Minkee in Minkeeland ;-)! We almost didn't make it to the premiere of TIOBE in NYC because of all the bad weather in NY on Monday. I won't go into the plane delays because they are involved. But we were supposed to land at 3pm and didn't ultimately take off until then! We finally landed at 6:15 pm and got to the Paris Theatre at 7:15 pm. But that was actually perfect timing as Colin and Livia got out of their limo. There were many times that day (Monday) that I kept hearing "Good luck, you crazy girl" and strains of "Ain't no mountain high enough" in my overly stressed head ;-/ !!! It was amazing that it happened at all... When they got out of their limo they had all the photo sessions described above, and we had to get our ticket and seats. We got great seats (maybe because we had on suits and looked official and most people were v. casual except for stars and such). We could lean over and watch Colin's reactions to the movie (he was at the end of our row). After the movie, Reese, Ryan, and Frances snuck out the back because they must have had a limo there. But Colin and his party (which also consisted of Barnaby from Ealing Studios) had their limo in the front of the theatre. That's when I got my picture with him! He was very sweet when asked to take one and I told him I really enjoyed the movie and his performance. He smiles that smile and has wonderful eye contact the whole time you speak to him. Then Barnaby motioned to limo that it's time to go and I of course let him. Dorine, I could have used some assertive lessons from you. But, of course, I was with my DH and behaved. Plus got tongue tied. Saw Salman, Stanley, and I talked to Oliver Parker about the discussion that was cancelled - but he had no explanation and acted like he didn't know what I was talking about at first. But he was very nice just the same. We went to the party at the Hudson, but only got the gift bag (lots of English products, including Charles Worthington hair products). Couldn't get by those women and securtiy guards that Kate mentioned. Also saw Isaac Mizrahi there where we were standing. It was very noisy there. We asked someone working at the hotel desk for a quieter restaurant nearby. We went there (it's called Bricco) and saw Bill Murray there! He was nice and very funny and we got an autograph... Will post more later, but wanted to submit this report since I've already done this report once before and lost it all somehow before posting it. Gah!

Funny that the Fox News column didn't mention the "others" who attended. Oh well. I think we were there for about 3-4 hours? We left right after Colin, OP was still there.

but since he was by himself at his table...AGHHHHH, surely you jest!!!!! All alone??? Good God! Sacrilege!! very nice, a bit warm, skin very soft...yummm, no manual labour for this guy! He was drinking white wine. ....makes sense, dietetic compared to other drinks and we heard, from the Canadian girls, he orders his coffees with no fat milk. Gotta watch that waistline!! ;) After a few drinks I got up the nerve to ask for an autograph....excellent, that's the way to do it Amy!!!!! V. happy you guys had a successful evening and thanks for all the details!

Go ladies, you have done very well! Keep up the good work. And thanks for posting, it makes for most interesting reading. Dorine, it sounds like you have mastered the most pleasant and effective way to overcome barriers, physical and otherwise. Most commendable. BTW Karen, your hotmail is bouncing as undeliverable...

thanks Dorine, Lora, Amy, and Kate for the sharing your experiences. thanks for the great pics Karen. Dorine, u are totally cool! mingling right up there with Colin and touching him too! how was Livia's english, did she have a heavy italian accent?