(Karen) It even has the Colin-behind-the-maple-leaf graphic from my Hope Springs page and the collage of Livia's footwear that was posted here. Lots of pictures from your site....and oddly, some random family photos (?), a picture of the Dave Matthews Band and a bra... And I voted Annette. ODB appears to have the lead so far! Really like the picture....(thanks for that!).

(Annette) To vote or not to vote, that is the question! Boy that's interesting pics of ODB. Looks almost 3 sheets to the wind. And it seems marriage to whichever Spice has not been good to David Beckham....he's morphed into David Arquette, LOL.

Wow Annette, you are on a roll!! This hadto be posted!! LOL!!! The hair is too funny! Priceless...

Oops, ow well, page 10, bottom row, second from left...

Thanks for the pictures Annette. My God. Amazing.

LOL, Maria. I guess it's from AC? If it were AMITC you know, why I postet the part of the makeup- and hairartist;-) (The hair looks almost as bad as the wig in Valmont - I hate that long, thin ponytail, and even worse when it is wet - yeikes;-))

Thanks, Annette! It is hard to imagine how some of them got on this list (like Dabney Coleman in a towel).

(Rika) Or the naked man pic...Or how about the very phallic tower pic entitled (I think)Mark and Bridget...There is also a poster for foot fetish (that should go over on 175 with the new HS pic!)...

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There's a pic on page 23 that I'm very fond of....ODB at the TEP premiere. Photo looks like it was taken from below. Yum....Thanks again Annette!

Yikes, Annette. What a find. I thought it was very strange when I clicked on the pictures and started seeing Karen's name come up.

(Annette)To vote or not to vote..... Aright! Who besides me has voted early and often? At this rate he'll have over 800 votes today leaving the anti-cf in the dust!! Har har But get a load of the previous winners.... This may not be the best company for him to be in for more than just the "craft" reason.

(Beedee)But get a load of the previous winners.... This may not be the best company for him to be in for more than just the "craft" reason I had the same thought, when I saw them. Nevermind, I really don't want the other guy to get better score. btw, did you notice Craig David? If I remember correctly, he was on the soundtrack from BJD (Women trouble - my youngest favourite music right now).

Annette, you're awesome. What a find!

Today it is an old article, that I haven't seen before (promoting BJD): (quote article)..but anybody who didn't find the right relationship until they're 35 there's bound to have been a few ups and downs," he says. http://archive.nandotimes.com/noframes/story/0,2107,500472223-500723644-504061107-0,00.html

Annette, do you *ever* sleep??? This is quite a find! Thanks a bunch...

(MeredithA)Annette, do you *ever* sleep??? Oh yes, but not as much as "the doctor might order";-) If only every day consisted of 30 hours or so, I might get to do all the things, I would like to do. My entrys might also seem "worse", timewise that is, because I'm 8 hours ahead of the time of this board.

Thanks Annette for reprinting the article.It was posted 2 yrs ago, but a lot of folks weren't here then. (CF)"I was being rather arch and camp when I said being with an actress is a nightmare. The response was, 'Oh, you'll live to regret that..." ROTF. He must have read Drool. Those were my words. (CF) "I don't think anything quite matches the birth of a child, perhaps, especially the first child." He might live to regret this one too. I tell ya' he talks too much."Keep the answers simple, Colin"

(Evelyn) He might live to regret this one too. I tell ya' he talks too much."Keep the answers simple, Colin" LOL! I remember he once said that he might give the same question a different answer in the following day. Maybe he did have another answer for this one. :)

(CF) "I don't think anything quite matches the birth of a child, perhaps, especially the first child." (Evelyn) He might live to regret this one too. I tell ya' he talks too much."Keep the answers simple, Colin" This really stuck me, too. Ouch! "I was being rather arch and camp when I said being with an actress is a nightmare......But only in the sense for the most obvious reasons is that you rub egos in the wrong way sometimes. Not with Meg, actually, I wouldn't say that. Sometimes it's a great help to have some complementary qualities rather than have the same." Double ouch! He really was talkin' too much. ;-)

Hmmmm Not sure how this happened. Was very careful.

Definitely closing the tag. Anyway, thanks for reposting the article, Annette. Don't know why I never put it in the Archive. Such an omission. Will do so later.

Taking this to the right place: Re Joe Prince, (Evelyn)"You could be sure he'd be there in the morning". (Winter's words). And that's not all! Best male "face" shag scene I have ever seen! "Did the earth move?"

(FF)"Did the earth move?" (JP) "A little" *sigh* ***I love Joe Prince*** Watched a bit more of LE yesterday(not my first time) and Richard is v. dreamy.

(beedee) Best male "face" shag scene I have ever seen! OMG, yes! Incredible.

(beedee) Best male "face" shag scene I have ever seen! (Rika)OMG, yes! Incredible. Okay, perhaps it's time to count the favourite lines-pole. I can feel an urge for a new pole: I'm thinking "certain" faces (hint hint beedee and Rika), I'm thinking investegating the subject, I'm thinking evidences........ (follow my drift?) btw, really like Joe Prince too. (Karen)Don't know why I never put it in the Archive I thought, you where bound to have seen it those years ago, but when I didn't see it in the archive, I postet the link. I'm glad it gets to the archive, so it is easy to find for later rereadings.

Thanks for the article Annette. And I agree sometimes less is more.

(Annette) (follow my drift?) Oh, yeah. Drifting with you! But haven't we talked about favorite looks recently? Not that there's anything wrong with doing it again! But looks can be hard to capture in stills, as I think I said before, because usually it's the progression of subtle changes that makes the look, not any one instant.

A friend of mine in New York told me a scandalous Colin Firth rumor today, should I keep it to myself, dismiss it as probabably fake, or discuss it with some of you in email?

email me Terry

(Rika)usually it's the progression of subtle changes that makes the look, not any one instant. Absolutely! And it's one of the things that makes ODB so fascinating to watch.

Email sent.

Okay. In a tribute to the leather pants, if you care to respond. Which of the CF characters from his other movies would you like to see dance in the leather pants from WAGW? Each would dance differently correct?

The image that immediately flew into my mind was the Netherfield Ball with Fitzwilliam in the pants!

Ohhhhh.....tough one! I too think Fitzwilliam would look mighty nice in Henry's leathers! But I have to vary the answers so I'll say....Paul Ashworth (but ask again after GWAPE comes out....I may want to see Vermeer shake his thang)!

My vote is for Ross/Michael (Playmaker, as if I needed to explain to this group). First because of the "bike" scene or is it First because he doesn't have skinny thighs in this one!! I've checked this issue again and again;-)

Yes, some matters definitely deserve intensive investigation. I know that many of us have checked certain other, um, issues in Playmaker again and again as well. Understand, when I mentioned Fitzwilliam, he wasn't necessarily the one I'd most like to see in them. It was just the first image that came into my sleep-deprived brain.

Oh God this is a tough one. Richard Herncastle, Paul, Darcy and definitely Ross/Michael "on the rocks." LOL

Yeah, Fitzwilliam came to my mind first as well (vector of the desease)but I too had to vary the answers! LOL FanPam! "Ross/Michael on the Rocks."

Oooh, I'll bite and say...Matthew, Mark, and maybe even Colin Ware...since we know there will be no underwear under there. (FanPam)Ross/Michael on the Rocks Ladies please, as I just finished saying on the other topics...My heart cannot take anymore images, thoughts, favorite looks, lines, trailers...I'm overloading and I'm going to short out any minute.

Definitely Matthew! (Linda) maybe even Colin Ware...since we know there will be no underwear under there. LOL! Good thinking. Oh, but is there such a thing a chafing from leather? ;-)

(Dorine) Oh, but is there such a thing a chafing from leather? ;-) Baby powder fixes that....not that I know from personal experience or anything....

Oh right! Like Ross on Friends, ROTF. As long as lotion isn't used concurrently. Ewwww!

Ok, shorting out...

(Beedee)...or is it First because he doesn't have skinny thighs in this one!! Wait! You were looking at his thighs?! ;-) (Pam) (FanPam)Ross/Michael on the Rocks I'll take him stirred, not shaken! ;-) (Linda) Ok, shorting out... I'm right behind you...can now access the HS trailer at work. Not good. Am very busy and important and cannot be seen sitting in a puddle of drool....

(Tress)Wait! You were looking at his thighs?! ;-) Eventually, yes. Did a fair amount of "lab work" on this one. Frame by frame observations. It did take a while to get to the thighs but I'll admit I do love those long legs with or without pants! Also those dimples above his butt.

(Beedee)Also those dimples above his butt. Am I viewing a parallel trailer or wot?...I guess I'm not v. focused. Please tell me what scene this is in...Yeah, right. Now I can short out some more.

(Beedee)Also those dimples above his butt. (Linda) Am I viewing a parallel trailer or wot?...I guess I'm not v. focused. Please tell me what scene this is in... This refers to Playmaker, not the trailer. You know which scene!

Yup, I'm still catching up! It is the Playmaker and he does have dimples there too! Front and back, this guy is AFG.

And that's *not' AFGeezer!

(Rika)This refers to Playmaker, not the trailer. You know which scene! Ah, thanks for clearing that up, I really thought I had lost it there for a bit. PM, oh yes. Those dimples. Now I get it.

Can't seem to help myself but I seem to be playing one degree of separation with CG films! A few weeks ago I took out The Lion in Winter and John Castle from LE was in it and gave me a provate thrill. Last night I saw The Road to Perdition which had Cairin Hinds of Hostages (he got killed early and tonight the DH wanted to escape with a viewing of Braveheart and I got excited because I realized that the crazy Irishman played by David O'Hara of Donovan Quick (Clive) was in it. I'm hopeless!!

Oh s**t! It's late, that's CF films as if you didn't know. That's what I get for posting this late and after some bubbly. CG films my a**.

(Beedee)I'm hopeless!! Once again I'll join you. Not just co-actors, even just music, that has been played in one of his movies is enough to make my heart pound. I'm planning to count the votes for favourite quotes tonight (that'll be afternoon to most of you). So - this is the last chance for those of you who have not votet yet. Would anyone volounteer to check my countings?

Good Morning, Beedee and others. Todays treat (top left corner is v.g.) http://members.sniffout.com/nickwall/secret_laughter_of_women.htm

Ooooo! Thanks Annette! Lovely way to start the morning. Off I go to staff meeting with a sm ile on my face! I'm gonna look like "the cat that ate the canary." Showing my age again! When was the last time you heard that expression otherwise known as a "s**t eating grin?"

(Beedee)I'm hopeless!! (Annette)Once again I'll join you. Not just co-actors, even just music, that has been played in one of his movies is enough to make my heart pound. I know what you girls mean! Van Morrison is'nt just VM anymore, I have a Pavlovian ODB reaction when I hear his songs! Thanks for the googling Annette!

(Beedee)When was the last time you heard that expression otherwise known as a ... Well, not exactly heard, but saw it last night watching cartoons with my son ;-) (I know just how you feel). About the music, I just got a cd from the library. I had to check out At Last with Etta James (as mentioned on the Bridget-topic). I've even listened to Ryan Adams, just because ODB mentioned him in an interview. Last burb: I've been counting the number of films using There she goes (the LA's). I think I'm up to 5 or 6 by now ;-)

(Annette) Todays treat (top left corner is v.g.) Absolutely lovely! Thanks, Annette! (MariaT) I know what you girls mean! Van Morrison is'nt just VM anymore, I have a Pavlovian ODB reaction when I hear his songs! Yes! I'll hear VM while in the grocery store and suddenly my mind is miles away from frozen foods, and I realize I'm grinning like an idiot. (Annette) I've even listened to Ryan Adams, just because ODB mentioned him in an interview. I've purchased several CDs for their ODB connection (and I don't mean soundtracks). In fact, I've bought a couple because I knew he liked the artist, although I had absolutely no idea what they sounded like. Sad, isn't it?!

Thank you Annette for the lovely wake up! Matthew is better than coffee (wow....seeing how much I need coffee, that's a pretty powerful statement)! And talking about music, I'll confess that I've listened to several things mentioned by ODB.....Ryan Adams, Coldplay, The Doves, Mark Mulcahy (that was impossible to find), Teenage Fanclub.....a few others. I'm pretty hopeless....I'm just giving in now....trying hard not to fight it! ;-)

(Tress)I've listened to several things mentioned by ODB.....Ryan Adams, Coldplay, The Doves, Mark Mulcahy (that was impossible to find), Teenage Fanclub.....a few others. Any recommendations to try from his list of recommendations? :-)

(Maria) Any recommendations to try from his list of recommendations? :-) All the things listed are really good....I listen to Coldplay all the time and Ryan Adams. The Doves are similar. Mark Mulcahy is truly tough to get (but v. good)! That came from Germany....no copies to be had here, not even for ready money. There is more stuff....Townes Van Zandt and Gram Parsons are more 'country' than I usually listen to (but are good, just not my favorites).

Gram Parsons are more 'country' than I usually listen to (but are good, just not my favorites).chosen text I don't usually listen to country either but Love Emmy Lou Harris and she does some great Gram Parsons stuff (Wrecking Ball). He was a very wry writer. I do enjoy his Grievous Angel.

(Beedee) I do enjoy his Grievous Angel. I actually really do enjoy the songs "Return of the Grievous Angel" and "Love Hurts" off of that album....v. v. good. Oh....and Maria! Badly Drawn Boy is good! Best thing to do (before you commit to purchase) is to listen to the soundbites off of Amazon. The stuff I tend to like is more of the pop/rock type stuff (ODB also mentioned Me'Shell Ndegeocello and Common. They are rap/R&B Common does that Coke commericial that you see all the time....both have explicit lyrics, so if you are bothered by that, you may not want to bother).

Solomon Burke is good!! I love some of his oldies like "Cry to Me" & "Down in the Valley", and his latest album "Don't Give Up on Me" is really fabulous. Aqualung. I suppose it's an indie band. It's good too, just not my cup of tea though. Oh, did he mention Coldplay before? Hmm, my copy of "A Rush of Blood to the Head" is still unopen. Maybe I should go and play it now...

Aqualung. I suppose it's an indie band..... No, you young little cutie! It's an *oldie* band. I think I still have a *record* of theirs;-(

Oh, WOW, annette! You rock! That production still comes from one of my favorite moments in the film - when he stands behind her and runs his hands slooooowly up her arms and nuzzles her. And the still is even better than the movie because of the camera angle and the lighting. But I haven't contributed any captures in ages, so here are some that go along with the still: Interesting music discussion. I've considered looking into the bands ODB mentioned but have never gotten around to it, so I appreciate the recommendations!

(Josie) Solomon Burke is good!! I love Solomon Burke! Forgot about him....and I agree about "Don't Give Up on Me"...v. v. good! (Beedee) No, you young little cutie! It's an *oldie* band. I think I still have a *record* of theirs;-( There is an indie band (actually I think it is just one guy) called Aqualung (from the UK)...they used one of his songs on a VW commercial. But Jethro Tull had an album called Aqualung a while back!

(Tress) But Jethro Tull had an album called Aqualung a while back! That's the one I have! It's been a while. Thanks for the reality check. Now the "long term memory" is going. Pretty soon it will just be me and visions of *himself*......

(Beedee) Pretty soon it will just be me and visions of *himself*...... LOL....not a bad thing...really! Quite perfect when you think about it! ;-) I think I'll join you...right now....because.... THANK YOU RIKA! OMG! The hand....and that neck nuzzle thing he does....it's too much.

(Tress)...and that neck nuzzle thing he does...it's too much. OMG! The vampire's coming!!

A silly little story that kind of flows in the same vein of listening to his music preferences, etc... My DH is in the wine business. He came home the other night raving about this wine, an Italian Chardonnay (rare enough), called "Livia". As silly as it seems, I can only guess at the look on my face as he told me this, but what i said (I think) is "Arhmmmmm". Later, I brought it up again, "An Italian Chardonnay huh? God, thats so interesting, what region is it from? What is it like? There are'nt many Italian Chardonnays out there are there? Is it a family vineyard?" He seemed pleased by my interest. I kept at him, "What other wines do they make? Are you going to get us some? What was the name again? I think he was beginning to doubt my sanity at this hysterical point (as if I have ever given him reason to doubt!:-) He turned to me and said "Lidia". Ppppfffftttt (Is'nt that the sound of a deflated balloon as it flies around the room?) Pa The Tic...

He turned to me and said "Lidia". LOL again!!!

(Rika) That production still comes from one of my favorite moments in the film - when he stands behind her and runs his hands slooooowly up her arms and nuzzles her. Amen, sister! And thanks, Rika, for the lovely captures from one of my very favorite ODB scenes ever! No wonder I love SLOW! (MariaT) Ppppfffftttt (Is'nt that the sound of a deflated balloon as it flies around the room?) Pa The Tic... ROTFL!

(Beedee) No, you young little cutie! It's an *oldie* band. I think I still have a *record* of theirs;-( (Tress) But Jethro Tull had an album called Aqualung a while back! (Beedee) That's the one I have! It's been a while. OK, I'm a young little cutey fortune-cookie (You know how much I hate to be like one) - I totally, utterly have no idea who Jethro Tull is! ;-)

(Josie) OK, I'm a young little cutey fortune-cookie (You know how much I hate to be like one) - I totally, utterly have no idea who Jethro Tull is! ;-) LOL...Okay Josie...I'll go you one better! My DH has Jethro Tull on vinyl...I still cannot name a single song done by him (or tell you what he sounds like). I'm sticking to Coldplay... (MariaT) Ppppfffftttt (Is'nt that the sound of a deflated balloon as it flies around the room?) Pa The Tic... (KathyF)ROTFL! I second what Kathy says! But I don't think it is 'Pa The Tic...' just 'fun knee'! ;-) And those pics of Matthew should blow that balloon right back up!

(Tress)And those pics of Matthew should blow that balloon right back up! Too true! I always find I forget to breathe during this scene! Thanks Tress, and Rika and Annette!

I'm a young little cutey fortune-cookie ....... LOL! You are too! I totally, utterly have no idea who Jethro Tull is! ;-) They were a band from the late 60's, way before most of you were born, I'm sure. They did have the ability to produce some pretty sophisticated music IMO, not that they always chose to. Aqualung (the song) was a big hit for them. Now it's coming back to me but see how far back in time I had to go for it!? Whew! I'm tired now.....

(Josie) I totally, utterly have no idea who Jethro Tull is! ;-)cough *cough* *GASP!* ;-) (Tress) I still cannot name a single song done by him (or tell you what he sounds like). Um.....them. ;-) If you hear a rock song with a flute, more than likely it's a Jethro Tull song. They were in the same vein of music from Yes, Pink Floyd, Genesis, and Emerson, Lake, and Palmer, etc.

Josie) I totally, utterly have no idea who Jethro Tull is! ;-) (Dorine)cough *cough* *GASP!* ;-) If you hear a rock song with a flute, more than likely it's a Jethro Tull song. They were in the same vein of music from Yes, Pink Floyd, Genesis, and Emerson, Lake, and Palmer, etc. Yikes, I think I have ALL of these in vinyl....And in WAGW I was disappointed they mention Little Feat, but never played them:-(

(Dorine) If you hear a rock song with a flute, more than likely it's a Jethro Tull song. Yes, and poor Ian Anderson (the floutist), so many people thought his name was Jethro Tull. I could name a lot of their songs. Oh, God, showing my age, here. I went to a Tull concert--my first rock concert, actually.

(Dorine) Um.....them. ;-) LOL...I kinda figured that out when Beedee said 'them'...was hoping no one else would notice I goofed. ;-) But HEY! We're the same age...you must have had more musically progressive parents/siblings! I won't tell you what mine made me listen to growing up. I'm playing catch-up now. (Maria) And in WAGW I was disappointed they mention Little Feat, but never played them:-( LOL...do you think Lord Dashwood's favorite song was "Rocket in my Pocket" or "Don't Bogart that Joint"???! ;-)

(MariaT) Yikes, I think I have ALL of these in vinyl....And in WAGW I was disappointed they mention Little Feat, but never played them:-( Me, too.......and me, too! ;-)

(Tress)LOL...do you think Lord Dashwood's favorite song was "Rocket in my Pocket" or "Don't Bogart that Joint"???! ;-) I selfishly would wish for the former...;-)))

Let me remind everyone that this topic is Firthology, where people who wanted to talk about older films or films for which we had already had a formal discussion could bring them up again and ask questions or comment about them. Again, this is not a chatroom either. Spring has many topics if you'd care to venture out of Drool. Also, unlike other internet communities, this one is about actors, mainly Colin. If your other family members and friends want to post about what they think about the subject, fine. If you will go back into the older topics, you will notice that the participants on Drool spoke for themselves, not for others. It is not that information on family and friends isn't interesting, but you might want to keep it private, on email or elsewhere. Finally, the number of messages/storage is an issue here as well. Thank you.

Looking at the captures of SLOW with ODB's natural hair color...does anybody besides me wish they would quit dyeing his hair coal black? Some films are better than others.FP was a cheap dye job...looked reddish in some scenes. WAGW is better, but didn't go with the reddish/brown stubble at the end. I like his light brown best like in AMITC.

(Evelyn)Looking at the captures of SLOW with ODB's natural hair color...does anybody besides me wish they would quit dyeing his hair coal black? I agree. I have the movie poster from BJD and his hair and eyebrows are a lovely,light brown and I presume, his natural color. He was very lovely in SLOW. Just throwing that in for good measure.

(Evelyn) does anybody besides me wish they would quit dyeing his hair coal black? I was wondering about that when I was watching WAGW, too. I *think* his natural color is medium brown w/ red highlights, and I'm not sure why filmmakers feel the need to change it. Maybe the color doesn't come out well on film with the lights and such. Dunno, but I've noticed this as well.

As Colin himself has said in interviews, dark-haired men smoulder, but fair-haired ones don't. Can't remember the exact quote. Also, hair darkens and can lose its highlights as one gets older. However, they definitely need to dye his eyebrows.

And I wouldn't say it is coal black now or anywhere near it.

I think his hair if fabulour regardless of colour! And I didn't notice any thin spot even in the overhead shots. Do you suppose he's finally done something about it or is just a good hairdresser?

I prefer the darker look as long as it includes the eyebrows. The closer to FD the better.

(Evelyn) ...does anybody besides me wish they would quit dyeing his hair coal black? Hmmmmm...I like ODB in all his various 'forms' but I think I'm with Moon. I prefer the darker hair. It brings out his eyes more (IMO). I'm also a sucker for the sideburns...I like them longer (when Bridget says he needs to rethink the length of them...I'm confused. I want them 'just as they are' or longer...I think she was thinking the opposite).

Yesterday both TEP and Sunshine were shown on tv, so it was like Darcy and Lizzy reunion (well, in different movies, but I was able to match them;). ODB is all the time referred as Darcy, so maybe JE is called Lizzy the same way? I was watching her as Valerie and all I could think about was: Elizabeth! You`re with a wrong man!

I watched Master of the Moor last night for the first time in quite a while. It was interesting to re-watch in the context of the upcoming 'Trauma.' Stephen Whalby is so different from most of his other characters (especially the more recent ones). He does a great job as his world and his sanity disintegrate. He's got very slumped, almost round-shouldered posture in this role, unlike his ramrod-straight carriage as the more dignified, repressed, wealthy men of his recent repertoire. "The Walk" is there but it's modified (and I had to laugh - twice, characters remarked about him, "I'd know that walk anywhere." Yes. So would we.) Also, there's a brief appearance by Sylvia Syms (WAGW's Princess Charlotte) as Stephen's mother. I hadn't recalled that she was in it.

I love Master of the Moor. When I saw it for the first time I realized what Colin was talking about when he said he would rather play dark, conflicted characters. I am amazed how he can inhabit a character so completely. I'm so glad we have Trauma to look forward to. It sounds like a role he can really sink his teeth into.

(Hen)I am amazed how he can inhabit a character so completely, I think that everytime I watch AZ. Of course I love him in MOTM as well.

(Annette) The largest collections of photos, I've seen (I haven't checked, if there are any new ones) Thank you so much for that link. It'll take me hours to view all the pictures thoroughly. (Evelyn).does anybody besides me wish they would quit dyeing his hair coal black? (moon) I prefer the darker look as long as it includes the eyebrows. The closer to FD the better. Moon,I agree with you. I have always preferred him with dark hair, probably because that's how I saw him first.

I so agree about the comments on MoTM. A masterpiece in my book! Just a suggestion. If you liked AMITC and you haven't read the book yet, you really should do so. It is v.v.g. I do not agree with one of the reviewers, who characterize it as better than the book ( nothing is better than to have ODB to look at ), but as I said, it is really good reading (and quick, very short). http://www.history-europe.com/A_Month_in_the_Country_New_York_Review_Books_Classics_0940322471.html