Or ride or are helpful in the kitchen...

Henry Dashwood dancing in BLP = nerdy cool

(Rika)Paul Ashworth I'd say he's nerdy at least as often as he's cool. I was thinking black leather jacket, beer drinking, pizza eating, ciggie smoking, man's man. Please elaborate on his nerdness. Apartment zero - nerdman Mark Darcy - about that jumper, and that blue and white checked shirt 9did sombody say nerdy?)at the picnic, however he redeems himself in Evelyn's suits. I'm with you on Valmont, Jack Worthing and HD (although KathyF has something there and then again the Batman dancing and strange sunglass wearing during the shopping montage but redeems himself in white tie). ; )

I'm thinking Jack Worthing slipped into the nerd zone with that little boxy dance overexuberancenessness(?)at the end... Ditto Joyce on the Apt Zero nerdman vote. FD - a man without nerdishness Neil Truelove - dignified nerd?

PDC- -Anytime he wears a navy suit.*sigh* Nerdy-Matthew Field dancing with wife:-((( Nerdy--Hayloft scene in MLSF

(Sonia) Or ride..... I suppose the degree of coolness may depend on *what* or.... ;-), he's riding? (Evelyn) Nerdy-Matthew Field dancing with wife:-((( Oh gosh, yes. I think that's so nerdy compared to how Matthew is the rest of the time that I tend to conveniently forget that part. The ultimate nerd in AZ I think. Very cool in PM as long as he's the one in control.

(Dorine) I suppose the degree of coolness may depend on *what* or.... ;-), he's riding? "The horse is taken for granted in England". Why Dorine, whatever else are you thinking? (She asks in a not-so-innocent-very-knowing way. Big, big ;-D)

(Sonia) Vicomte de Valmont - timeless cool (Maria) Oh, another un-nerd would have to be Valmont... Although the Vicomte is one of my all time favorites...I do think his fall into the water and then his 'giggle' afterwards while talking to Mme. Merteuil was nerdy (but I loved it nonetheless and appears to be his 'real life giggle' which makes it better!). (KathyF) Henry Dashwood dancing in BLP = nerdy cool LOL...very 'nerdy cool'! I love Lord Dashwood (and miss him so!). (Maria) Neil Truelove - dignified nerd?. Truly a dignified sporty nerd (even with weighted stick...that doesn't sound right but you know what I mean)....as opposed to Tommy Judd...the dignified scholarly nerd. (Dorine) The ultimate nerd in AZ I think. AZ was tops for modern nerddom (although, Allen Portland also has my vote due to insipid dialogue...a 'gassy nerd')....and Lord Wessex was a truly clueless Elizabethan nerd! For PDC....Fitz Darcy (Mark is out due to reindeer sweater and snowman tie), Matthew Field (gorgeous cool), Brian Smith (dead cool!) and Donovan Quick (crazy cool!).

Lovely list once more ladies! Geoffrey Clinton - bananas dance = nerdy but he's PDC in a tux AFA(Absolutey F Adorable), I adore Geoffrey. Funny how no one is touching Ldum.;-)

(Moon) Funny how no one is touching Ldum.;-) (Tress) Allen Portland also has my vote due to insipid dialogue...a 'gassy nerd' Doesn't that count?

Richard Herncastle = toyboy cool Tom Birkin = smoking cool (sweetly nerdy otherwise) Richard Courtois = Medieval cool, but fashion-challenged Peter Ingleton = cigarette-smoking, champagne-sipping, piano-tinkling, gay cool (Sonia) Anytime his characters put their hands in their pockets, they're cool, imo. Agreed! Love when he does that! (Beedee) Or walk, or stride or hurry/skip down steps or....... Give him stairs and I'm in heaven! He simply can't do stairs in a nerdy manner!

Edward Pettigrew= invented cool in the blue suit, but not so cool in the bathing suit, would have been EC (extremely cool) without it. Ross Talbert= Hot as hell cool in the shower. Henry Dashwood= Lord of cool.

I hope this isn't too obnoxious but I just had to re-read it and then of course, share it. This is from the Fresh Air transcript on that most wonderful of resources........firth.com! (CF)There was, if I remember it...the original script had it down that Darcy dives in completely naked and I suppose he might well have done that. He�s on his own property and it�s a hot day. But the BBC didn�t consider that acceptable and then there was some talk of underwear and then we heard that nobody wore underwear (Colin laughs) in those days and then I think there was an attempt to create underwear, the kind of �If they had worn underwear, would they have looked like this?� And I went to be fitted with those and there was no way on earth...and I can tell you now, had I worn those, there would have been no heartthrob. Now where would we all be tonight in that case?

(Beedee)Now where would we all be tonight in that case? Suppose the BBC did consider it acceptable? I know where I'd be. In front of the TV watching the lake scene for the zillionth time.

(Linda) Edward Pettigrew= invented cool in the blue suit, but not so cool in the bathing suit, would have been EC (extremely cool) without it. Trying to imagine the 'run down the steps' sans bathing suit....I'll be with you in a minute...hmmmm....;-) Okay...I'm back...Gamma may not approve, but I do! And I went to be fitted with those and there was no way on earth...and I can tell you now, had I worn those, there would have been no heartthrob. Hmmmmm...can we claim keepsakes that were never used in filming?? I'm kidding, of course! (Linda) Suppose the BBC did consider it acceptable? I know where I'd be. In front of the TV watching the lake scene for the zillionth time. I think I'd be six feet under...don't think I could take nekkiness and Darcy! Though...I'd have loved to have seen him unbuttoning those trousers...they looked...so...complicated! ;-D Thanks for finding that Beedee!

Been following this fun nerd/geek thread. IMO, Adrian from AZ is the ueber PsychoGeek. As for all the other nerdy characters and the Darcy dream date reference from the news topic, I can't help but think that we're playing an odd version of the old Mystery Date boardgame, with CF as all of these variations on Poindexter. :-)

(LisaJH) I can't help but think that we're playing an odd version of the old Mystery Date boardgame, with CF as all of these variations on Poindexter. :-) LOL! I learned how to manipulate that board fairly early. I never got stuck with Poindexter...just had to turn the knob on that wee door just sooooo....Oh! Look! It's Lord Dashwood to pick me up again!! ;-D

(Joyce)Favorite CF nerd moments. Hey, I missed all the fun today. (Rika)Paul Ashworth I'd say he's nerdy at least as often as he's cool. (Joyce) was thinking black leather jacket, beer drinking, pizza eating, ciggie smoking, man's man. Please elaborate on his nerdness. "...and Chocolates!" EP preaching the sermon has to be one of the all-time nerdiest moments. And the facts of life talk with Fraser. Love the way he blows his nose there. And then there's darling Peter. Watched him again last night and I must say that the yellow scarf re-defines the nerd look. Absolutely adore him in the tux though. He and Sophie Thompson are a riot together.

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(LisaJH)I can't help but think that we're playing an odd version of the old Mystery Date boardgame, with CF as all of these variations on Poindexter. (Tress)LOL! I learned how to manipulate that board fairly early Figures you would:-) Wow, does that date us or wot??? I can still remember the commercial...Mystery date, mystery date. Open the door for your...Mystery date. I can still hum the tune. Yeah, I'd take HD at the door. I'd break it down if I knew he were on the other side. OHHH, my Mystery Date in BLP...

(LisaJH)I can't help but think that we're playing an odd version of the old Mystery Date boardgame, with CF as all of these variations on Poindexter. I'm not familiar with the boardgame but I'll play anything with variations of CF, I'll play anything with CF ;-] (Joyce) was thinking black leather jacket, beer drinking, pizza eating, ciggie smoking, man's man. Please elaborate on his nerdness. (Hen)"...and Chocolates!" I don't think PA is nerd at all. There are elements of the nerd about him. His mother is pretty interesting. And he really is an apallingly bad table companion. And he tends to let whatever's in his head come out of his mouth without much thought to the consequences. I realize that when he runs down the stairs after the alien visitor from the planet Thar that I was incredibly rude in thinking him nerdy. But the thing is, what I'm trying to say, very inarticulately is that, in fact, perhaps despite appearances, I think he's cool, very cool, just as he is.

(Sonia) I don't think PA is nerd at all. There are elements of the nerd about him. His mother is pretty interesting......But the thing is, what I'm trying to say, very inarticulately is that, in fact, perhaps despite appearances, I think he's cool, very cool, just as he is. ROTFL! Brilliant! Well said. And I agree. If Paul is nerd...then he's my type of nerd! I like him....just as he is (Bollock Brothers albums, Arsenal obsession, questionable wardrobe and all)!

FYI, in an article I'm putting up it says the following about Colin (either one): And we do see him drop his trousers, but don't get too excited. That scene in itself is squirm-inducing enough, in a Benny Hill kind of way. Benny Hill??? That's pretty nerdy IMO.

(Sonia)But the thing is, what I'm trying to say, very inarticulately is that, in fact, perhaps despite appearances, I think he's cool, very cool, just as he is. Excellent! I love that scruffy Paul and Loved your speach! (Karen)Benny Hill??? That's pretty nerdy IMO. Benny Hill??? Nevah!

From The Telegraph, a book about the author of AMITC: What it is to be English (Filed: 02/06/2003) Hugh Massingberd reviews The Last Englishman: the Life of JL Carr by Byron Rogers I met JL Carr (1912-94), novelist, publisher, map-maker, conservationist, carver and teacher, only once, at Lord's Cricket Ground, but he made an unforgettable impression. Like Thomas Lord himself, he was born at Thirsk, though he did not conform to the stereotype of the professional Yorkshireman. His adopted county was Northamptonshire, appropriately enough in the middle of England. Nor did his diminutive stature confirm the clich� of the aggressive little man, even if the strength of his personality was unmistakable. It was more a case of small is beautiful. For JL Carr was essentially a miniaturist. His masterpiece, A Month in the Country, which should have won the Booker Prize as well as being made into a haunting film with Kenneth Branagh and Colin Firth, was hardly more than a novella in terms of length. His quirky maps were covered with exquisite vignettes and nuggets of esoteric learning. The little books he published from the back bedroom of his modest house in Kettering celebrated, in just a few covetable pages, English poets, wood engravers and, my own favourites, extra-ordinary English Cricketers. Read more here: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2003/06/01/borog02.xml&sSheet=/arts/2003/06/01/bomain.html

(Sonia)I don't think PA is nerd at all. There are elements of the nerd about him. His mother is pretty interesting. And he really is an apallingly bad table companion. And he tends to let whatever's in his head come out of his mouth without much thought to the consequences. I realize that when he runs down the stairs after the alien visitor from the planet Thar that I was incredibly rude in thinking him nerdy. But the thing is, what I'm trying to say, very inarticulately is that, in fact, perhaps despite appearances, I think he's cool, very cool, just as he is. Not with slightly thicker hair...or more muscular thighs? Ok, you convinced me, Mr. Ashworth is cool, v. cool, just as he is.

(Annette, on 176) But - I have entered the parallel universe of Lord Dashwood and I'm not sure I'll be able to find room for anyone else the next few days. I hear you, Annette. I just saw it again yesterday (it's still hanging on in a few theaters here). I have concluded that he becomes more gorgeous and more appealing every time I see it. I like the movie, I think it delivers just what it was "sold" as - a sweet fairytale with the focus on Father/Daughter. Yesterday this man came in partway through the movie and stayed till the end - he applauded! One last comment: Favourite look (for now, that is) is when he drags Daphne away from the lp's and headbanging. Just the way I like it. (I may have to look into Rikas captures to search for it ;-)) Don't I wish. That turned out to be one I couldn't get from the bootleg - quality was only good enough for close-ups without much movement. Will be on the list when the DVD comes out. I know most of you have probably allready gotten beyond this stage, but for me right now, I'll never be beyond Lord Dashwood :-) You still have company, trust me!

(Hen) Not with slightly thicker hair...or more muscular thighs? Welllllllllll... Had to think about that one for a second. Nah. I like his thighs very much, just as they are. (The hair too) :-) (Rika) I just saw it again yesterday (it's still hanging on in a few theaters here). HD has left the building (in my area.) You're soooooo lucky. Enjoy! :-)

Karen, thanks for the JL Carr article. AMITC was a great book and film....need to rewatch as it has been a while (and I love ODB's stutter). Wasn't he (Carr) in the film? I thought he played the Birkin part at the very end. (Annette) I know most of you have probably allready gotten beyond this stage, but for me right now, I'll never be beyond Lord Dashwood :-) (Rika) You still have company, trust me! I'll never get over Lord Dashwood....he broke my heart when he left town a week ago! ;-)

(Rika)I have concluded that he becomes more gorgeous and more appealing every time I see it. My thoughts exactly. I finally ended up seeing it 12 times, and probably would have gone again if I could have found the time. (Sonia) Welllllllllll... Had to think about that one for a second. Nah. I like his thighs very much, just as they are. (The hair too) :-) I am very partial to his thighs myself, although I think they look best in those FD breeches :-)

Uh oh. So sorry.

Thanks from me too karen, for the JL Carr article. He sounds like a very interesting person. The introduction to AMITC (I put the book away upstairs and don't remember his name) was very amusing. I loved that little book. I will look for the bio since I am now also interested in the "church saving" project that inspired AMITC.

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(Sonia) I don't think PA is nerd at all... I think he's cool, very cool, just as he is. Bravo, Sonia! I know you find great enjoyment in professing opinions which are not your own. However, in this instance I believe you completely, and am in total agreement. (Annette) I know most of you have probably allready gotten beyond this stage, but for me right now, I'll never be beyond Lord Dashwood :-) (Rika) You still have company, trust me! (Tress) I'll never get over Lord Dashwood....he broke my heart when he left town a week ago! ;-) This is the first week since Lord Dashwood's arrival on April 4th, that I haven't been able to pay him at least one visit. :-( He's taken a little piece of my heart with him. I am having HD withdrawal pains. August and the DVD seem a long way off. Karen, thank you for the most interesting article on JL Carr. I just rewatched AMITC a couple of weeks ago. What a lovely film! Now I must read Byron Rogers's biography. LOL the champion cat story!

think i closed the tags... hmmm, well, hope so ! anyway, i figured the time had come for the latest installment of our favorite animated characters, yes, that's our animatronicolins (they sing, they dance, speak french *and* german, cover screens and i know not wot). on today's program, the answer to this mysterious question : how come we don't get to see cf doing tv interviews/promo that much ? well, that's easy, tv sets (and audiences) tend to blow up when he's around. check it out : animatronicolin (version 1.2) *careful*, i mean business, and we are again talking large files here (a 250 ko animated gif)... next on colin tv : "cha-cha-cha, anyone ?"

*clap clap* clap*

Perhaps next time he will put on his pyjamas *after* blowing up the tv. Very good, Sophie. Thank you!

Yeah Sophie!!!

Sophie, that was great! Thanks so much! (BTW, I forgot to thank you for your assistance on the Trauma pics...sorry about that!)

(Sophie) that's our animatronicolins (they sing, they dance, speak french *and* german, cover screens and i know not wot). LOL. Thank you so much for the animation. Well done, Sophie!

Love it, Sophie!

thanx for the feedback on animatronicolin 1.2 (there's plenty more to come if you like that kind of silly things). if you wish to go back to old versions, they are still available @cloud_9. sorry if i don't always return the favor re: certain posts, but some topics are not my scene and i don't read all the boards (ie 172). thought i should mention it in case you wondered why i was sticking selfishely and snootily to 166, 176 & 177... karen, something truly weird just happened as i was entering my post, i think i knwo see double posts everywhere ! sorry if i messed up the board, argghhh!

(Sophie) karen, something truly weird just happened as i was entering my post, i think i knwo see double posts everywhere ! Psst...Sophie...it's the Chardonnay....board looks fine! ;-D Have a nice night!! BTW...I love the one you did today...the little hand turning the knob and the 'blah..blah...blah...' behind ODB is hilarious! And the 'stride' one...GAH! Thanks for the link!

Nothing like going out with a BANG! LOL! Merci, Sophie!

(Moon) Nothing like going out with a BANG! LOL. Very good Moon. Thanks so much Sophie. Good Fun.

(Kathy)He's taken a little piece of my heart with him. I am having HD withdrawal pains. August and the DVD seem a long way off. My heart has been broken for weeks, now. Withdrawal has been most severe. Not even Cocoa Pops ease the pain. I long for August, I long for HD. Thank you Sophie, I love when you do those. I do tend to blow up when ODB is on. Thanks for the link, as well. It brought back wonderful memories from my party.

coming out and begging for your attention. but wait, i have to warn you, this one's a bit scruffy, a bit wild. due to this mad clonig machine of mine, he's turned into a headbanger all of a sudden. far from the cha-cha-cha / suave / xavier cugat version i was expecting (and spent a long time tuning), this is indeed the love child of paul ashworth & nina hagen. admire the style (un chic, une classe, une elegance toute parisienne), you probably and hopefully won't see it anywhere else, except at wedding receptions when everyone is trying to recapture the good old days of the 80ies after a few bottles. animatronicolin 1.3, headbanger version *warning* 230 ko file ! ! ! sorry about this, your set of pix was waaaaay too tempting karen...

oooops ! the begining of my message dissapeared somehow : the begining reads : ok, errr, look, i thought that was it, but it seems my cloning machine went wild all of a sudden and there's another animatronicolin coming out and begging for your attention... playing dr. frankenstein certainly gets to my head.

Bravo Sophie! What an eyeopener first thing in the morning!! Looks like our "love child" could use a relaxing.......

(Beedee) Looks like our "love child" could use a relaxing....... LOL...ohhhhh....I like him all 'dirty'!! ;-) Take a bow Sophie!!! Thanks for that!!!

Sophie, Very clever and nicely done. Think we've seen our first Trauma clip.

Excellent, Sophie. Seems ODB can dance, and play and do all sorts of things...all sorts of things....hmmmmm.

(Joyce) Think we've seen our first Trauma clip. LOL! A very sneaky preview... Love the facial expression at the end (Wot?) He's a maniac, maniac on the floor And he's dancing like he's never danced before Great job, Soph!

Thanks so much Sophie, just great!... Now if only you could figure out a way to put animatronicolin onto the inside of my sunglasses, I'd be watching him walk and headbang all day...It is a good thing I have not your talent, I'm afraid I would turn into something of a Dr.Frankenstein, bringing all these beautifil Colin faces to life!

Brilliant, Sophie! I kept thinking Colin the Rapper. LOL!

Great Job Sophie! WOT! LOL.

Tr�s bon, Sophie! Or should I say Frau Doktor Frankenstein? Uh-oh, all sorts of flashbacks from Young Frankenstein are popping to mind. ;-)

Sophie, wot about an animatronicolin in black leather pants???

Merveilleux, Sophie! Bien joue'! (Joyce)Think we've seen our first Trauma clip. It's the music video, a back to the 80s drool exclusive! Sing it with me You say Captain, I say Wot, You say Captain, I say Wot

It's the music video, a back to the 80s drool exclusive! Sing it with me You say Captain, I say Wot, You say Captain, I say Wot Hey, I have that album! LOL, so true!

(LindaK) Sophie, wot about an animatronicolin in black leather pants??? Or doing his little hand-to-mouth gesture??? Maybe not - I'd definitely get ab-so-lutely nothing done all day! Well done Sophie, and thanks for sharing your talent with us.

Headbanger, Sophie? Very funny (though the word makes me think HD at the moment ;-)) Thank you! (Karen from 177)Extras? You're expecting extras on a nontheatrical release? Pffft! This brings me to TIOBE, which I've just gotten a month ago (no theatrical release here, only dvd). On our dvd there is something called B-roll. Some very odd clips from the making of the movie. No commentary at all - just some sequences. Other than that it has interviews with the cast and Barnaby Thompson. No commentary track at all. I remember someone mentioning something about a hairclip when you talked about the extras on the US-dvd. None of that on mine. Which leads me to my question. Does the US-version has a behind the scene featurette at all? and if it does, what's in it?

(Annette) This brings me to TIOBE...(no theatrical release here, only dvd But the additional work to create the 'extras' has already been done. When I referred to theatrical release, it really meant for the US. You can't go on a country-by-country basis. Interestingly, though and OT-ish in a way, in the May Film Review (with HS info), the DVD release of Marc Evans My Little Eye (no US release either) had a huge spread (back cover) and a fantastic write-up (5 stars). Evidently, they went to the max to create the 'ultimate' two-disc package, full of stuff. The reviewer said this DVD raised the bar and was a must-have. Unfortunately, we can't necessarily expect the same for Trauma (different production companies). B-roll are the clips given to our TV stations, etc., which run during reviews and or interviews. There are scenes to highlight the various actors' performances. So when Colin went on TV, they showed the "I Like You the Way You Are" clip from the B-roll. I have to guess that the movie itself is the A-roll. ;-) The US TIOBE had a director's commentary *yawn* (you aren't missing anything) and some deleted scenes. I don't think Colin was in much of the extra package.

cramming it again... thanx for the feedback, *again*. i promise it's over now (for at least a week !). (Karen) He's a maniac, maniac on the floor And he's dancing like he's never danced before oh no, no-no-no, go away, not the soundtrack from one of the worst films ever filmed ! i can close my eyes and see the video, what a magnificent piece of eighties fm left-over (and a particularly lame one-hit-wonder as well, an all-time high in electronic/tacky drums). let... me... think... *michael sembello*, aha ! got you !... (Sonia) You say Captain, I say Wot, You say Captain, I say Wot hahahahahaahahaaaaahahahahahaha, oh boy, i can't believe i had almost forgotten that one as well !!!!!! let... me... think... captain sensible, hahahahaaaahhaaaaah !!!!!!! say, is this some sort of alt. VH1 quiz program i've stumbled upon all of a sudden ? pass the bollocks brothers will you ? as for colin the rapper (Moon Dreams), hehehe, i should have added a couple of golden chains. oh no, wait, i'm getting confused here, were these actually leather cords ? (Lindak) Sophie, wot about an animatronicolin in black leather pants??? (Sandy) Or doing his little hand-to-mouth gesture??? hmmm, ok, all i need a clean set of pix, preferably some 'anchors' (key 'positions', errrrmm... don't ask). i can easily do it with the infamous blp dance, snapping straight from the hi-rez trailer (actually, the one i did for your b'day linda came from the "she's staying for the summer" wagw clip), but i have to think about a way of transforming it, for your enjoyment : what's the point of turning out *exactly* the same thing, when you can all see the real mccoy from the trailer (yeeeesss, i do have my artistic pride) ? now, come to think of it, there might be an angle : remember the glam stall from the rex trauma series (*nyarh nyarh nyarh* - mad hyena laugh mode on-) ? ooooh, i'm getting vibes, ideas, visions, plans (oh, ok karen, i have to finish the family pic first, i know). now, the hand-to-mouth, sandy, yeah, that sounds cool, only i cannot snap from dvds (wrong graph' chip, don't ask again)... (Lindak) Seems ODB can dance, and play and do all sorts of things...all sorts of things....hmmmmm weeeell, you should have seen the first experimental version my computer turned out this morning... it was kind of, well, let's say i had to add a couple more anchors, for the general swing was, hmmm, would you say 'vigourous' in english ? (LisaJH) Uh-oh, all sorts of flashbacks from Young Frankenstein are popping to mind. argghh, i don't get it for i've never seen it, only the soup scene (and it *was* hilarious, but i have to say that early brooks movies, esp. blazzing saddles, are definitely high on my list)

(Karen)You can't go on a country-by-country basis. I know - and especially not when one of the countries is my little dot on the globe :-) I only used this as a trigger to ask about the extras, which I've been meaning to ask for a while. Thank you for the answers, Karen. I'll replace the US version on my wishlist with the WAGW soundtrack ;-) (Karen)Unfortunately, we can't necessarily expect the same for Trauma (different production companies). You know me - I'll keep hoping till we know for sure (toasting my half full glas and lighting any candles that might do the trick ;-))

(Moon) Hey, I have that album! There was an album?! ;-) (Karen) He's a maniac, maniac on the floor And he's dancing like he's never danced before (Sophie) i can close my eyes and see the video I can close my eyes and see the hamster from the Blockbuster commercial. Now he's a maniac! :-) (LisaJH) Uh-oh, all sorts of flashbacks from Young Frankenstein are popping to mind. LOL. Just keep Igor away from the abby something... (Karen) Extras? You're expecting extras on a nontheatrical release? Pffft! Yep. I'm naive enough about the business to hope for (not expect) extras. Hey, if they want to recoup money and have more than the CF fans buy the HS dvd, they better add something to make it attractive. The HG fans won't come out in droves, not with all the talk of her not going naked. ;-)

(Annette)You know me - I'll keep hoping till we know for sure (toasting my half full glas and lighting any candles that might do the trick ;-)) You and me both Kiddo! This one's for you!!! These are my first graphics so I hope it works

It worked on the practice board.......back to study hall........

(Sophie)let's say i had to add a couple more anchors, for the general swing was, hmmm, would you say 'vigourous' in english ? Hey don't worry about too many anchors, vigourous is fine with me:-)

Don't remember seeing this cute little article about BJ's body double...I applaud her taste in men, but you would'nt catch me passing my knickers around a public place (besides, tiger print knickers in my size would frighten small children!) http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/S/thesalon/news/stories/0310_all_in_days_work.html

Cute, but that Sabrina must not be one of Colin's millions of fans in England. ;-) Interesting how Melinda characterized the two. Bet she volunteered to stand-in for Renee during the final scene. ;-) (though body doubles don't do that; a stand-in does) (Maria) but you would'nt catch me passing my knickers around a public place At least they didn't auction them off and gave them to her!

Colin Firth, on the other hand, she quite 'likes'. "It's a damn shame he's married," she chuckled. Not for his wife. Cute...lucky LD (but we all know that)! Thanks Maria! (Maria) I applaud her taste in men, but you would'nt catch me passing my knickers around a public place LOL....Oh! Now! I would pass mine around if they had been anywhere near ODB, I would expect you to share too! ;-)

Thought I would say hello on this topic as well. I've been around for a couple of days, but I was reading the whole back from posting #1. It's been quite an education! ;-) I just realized how important ODB has become to me. Yesterday I got a call that I didn't get a job I really wanted and was thus quite despondent. Luckily I popped TIOBE in the VCR and by the final rendition of "Lady Come Down," I was back to happy and hopeful. Such a lifesaver! I'm involved in psychological research - we have CB (cognitive behavioral) therapy. I think there should be official CF therapy. I'll start the clinical trials if anyone's interested. :-)

Shoshana)we have CB (cognitive behavioral) therapy. I think there should be official CF therapy. I'll start the clinical trials if anyone's interested. :-) LOL Shoshana. Will it show up in the DSM4? CF therapy is an excellent dx for what goes on here. We often take two CF DVDs and write about it in the morning!;-)

"He actually plays himself in a lot of films. I don't know about that. How many and which ones of HG's films has she seen? Colin Firth, on the other hand, she quite 'likes'. "It's a damn shame he's married," she chuckled. Too bad nothing was printed about his acting. Another one who doesn't seem to contribute to the box office. :-( At least she has good taste in men. (Shoshana) I think there should be official CF therapy. I'll start the clinical trials if anyone's interested. :-) Let me be the first victim ;-), I mean patient.

I was watching MOTM this weekend (and please forgive if this has already been talked about), but I thought it was interesting that two people commented on ODB's walk in this film (Stephen Whalby's grandmother and his cousin, Peter). Then was thinking about it and couldn't remember any other films were his walk was brought up...are there any? (Beedee) We often take two CF DVDs and write about it in the morning!;-) LOL..this is a cure all for most things that distress you! Headache? BJD and a cup of tea. Upset Tummy? P&P and 7-up....

(Beedee)Will it show up in the DSM4? I suppose that this all could be, as DSM-IV calls it, a dependence disorder (though that would make ODB a drug (hmmmm)). If so, then I am happily crazy and do not want anything but more!

Brilliant! (Tress) Then was thinking about it and couldn't remember any other films were his walk was brought up...are there any? Can't think of one off the top of my head. Still working on my firthography. Just got my hands on WOF. Walk + jacket = lovely. Walk + coat = lovelier. Walk - (coat + jacket) = loveliest. All in all, quite lovely. Oh yeah, the film wasn't bad either.

Oops, forgot the beginning. Sorry :-( (Beedee) We often take two CF DVDs and write about it in the morning!;-) Brilliant!

P&P is playing right now...My daughter is home sick, and P&P is the first thing she pops in just after the motrin. I'll be listening to FD all day, now.**sigh** (Tress)I was watching MOTM this weekend I loved his walk in this. Don't remember if it was talked about in other films. Loved his walk in SLOW when he leaves Nimi's after spending the night. It had that just f'd look, too. Sorry, but I just had to verbalize that.

(Sonia) Just got my hands on WOF. Walk + jacket = lovely. Walk + coat = lovelier. Walk - (coat + jacket) = loveliest. All in all, quite lovely. Mmmmm.....I love Brian Smith! He's sarcastic and wears a coat! I do love it when ODB wears a coat (that billowing action does me in)!! The film itself has a cheesy, 60's feel about it (like they were poking fun of Fellini or Bergman...I don't know if that was their intention, but it has that feel)!

(Linda) Loved his walk in SLOW when he leaves Nimi's after spending the night. It had that just f'd look, too. My sister, where have you been? Love that scene. Camera starts on his butt and stays put (mesmorized) as he struts away. What I wouldn't do for a "Saracen distress call". Yow!

(Tress) The film itself has a cheesy, 60's feel about it (like they were poking fun of Fellini or Bergman...I don't know if that was their intention, but it has that feel)! If you picked that out, then you should read the film discussion. Lots of good background info.

(Karen) If you picked that out, then you should read the film discussion. Lots of good background info. Do you know where I can find it? It's not one of the archived discussions. Was going to rewatch this one sometime this week....I haven't seen Brian in a while and...I miss him!

(Tress)Do you know where I can find it? I don't know how to paste links to an exact response, but try looking at topic 98, Filmdiscussion part II, response 1822. Something is about to happen around June 11 2001. I can't say I miss Brian. Cute, yes but I really do not like his hair. Way to trimmed. But - then I usually concentrate more on his facial expressions, so perhaps it's worth another look ;-) I like the film, though in a kinda quirky (is that a word) way.

Thanks Annette...I'll check that out. (Annette) Cute, yes but I really do not like his hair. Way to trimmed. I'm a huge fan of ODB's 'messy look', so it is odd that I like Brian as much as I do (I think I was lured in by the coat, his sarcasm and that great shag scene), because every time I see WOF, I think he looks too 'trimmed' too! Very coiffed! BTW, I'm currently worshipping ODB's Trauma hair (that'll do me!). And quirky is the perfect word to describe WOF!

(lindaK)P&P is playing right now...My daughter is home sick, and P&P is the first thing she pops in just after the motrin. I'll be listening to FD all day, now.**sigh** Listening?? I would not be able to do anything else! (Karen)If you picked that out, then you should read the film discussion. Lots of good background info. On my first WOF viewing I suffered from the CF *stunned* factor. Hard to process much else so I missed much of the point. After being guided to and reading the film discussion I had a blast watching it. Great filmography insights on both this film and what the influences for it may have been and look for the *Jello*! Loved the coat too! It's a great prop to "show off" his walk and "figure to best advantage".

Rewatching WOF is very good idea, mind if I join you? I've always secretly liked this one...sarcasm and vertical shag scene rating highly as reasons. (Annette) ...quirky (is that a word) Yes, it is a word and yes, it is quirky! (to say the least!)

(BarbS) Rewatching WOF is very good idea, mind if I join you? Ohhh! Please do! So much fun to drool in droves! I'm sure I'll be here panting and drooling after I view it! Yippee! I love 'company'!

(BarbS) Rewatching WOF is very good idea, mind if I join you? (Tress) So much fun to drool in droves! I'm game. Went to topic 98 to read up on WOF discussion. Saw there were still some responses before the topic was full. How about, we meet there when you're done with your viewing?

Oh boy...... digging out WOF and dusting off. Ooops, MOTM still in vcr, better finish that 3rd viewing first. Oh no, see P&P is still in the DVD player......

LOL, Beedee. Decisions, decisions! (Tress) I'm currently worshipping ODB's Trauma hair (that'll do me!). I just know I'm gonna love this movie for looks alone: the hair, the stubble, the scar, the clothes, the pain of loss, the trauma. I can't wait to know how he suffers. ;-)

(Beedee) digging out WOF...Ooops, MOTM still in vcr, ...Oh no, see P&P is still in the DVD player...... Wot a dilemma! (I *really* need to get MOTM.) Answer to Beedee's dilemma: buy special DVD solely for P&P (priorities ARE priorities afterall.) (Sonia) Went to topic 98 to read up on WOF discussion. Saw there were still some responses before the topic was full. Only a little room at 98 and 158 has been most recently used for film discussions ...continuity (gawd, isn't *that* a nice thing to have?) may be best served by doing it at 158. What is the word on the streets? This is a "been there done that" review. Shall we do it here, informally, and save 158 and group energy for films that have not been done or do we take it to 158 and see who else is interested? (Did not mean to start a ruckus, was really only just drooling over vertical shag....)

(Beedee) digging out WOF...Ooops, MOTM still in vcr, ...Oh no, see P&P is still in the DVD player...... I just hit the lovely moment of having, concurrently, Valmont in the VCR, SIL on the cable, TIOBE and TEP sitting next to the TV, and, of course, P&P in the DVD; however in such a situation, how do I choose?

This topic is for talking about films we've already done on the "formal" discussion topic. So if you want to talk about WOF, this is the place.

(Shoshana)I just hit the lovely moment of having, concurrently, Valmont in the VCR, SIL on the cable, TIOBE and TEP sitting next to the TV, and, of course, P&P in the DVD; however in such a situation, how do I choose? Hmmmm, let's see, do you feel playfully sinful? Or classically mercenary? Or merry and gay? Or deserted in the desert or are you in the mood for a gloriously gorgeous, coat swaggering, broodingly eyepopping demigod...... It's a hard one to call.......I know, Fever Pitch!! Great shorts!

(Beedee) It's a hard one to call.......I know, Fever Pitch!! Great shorts! When in doubt go for the shorts! Or wait, is it better to go for the "coat with the tails" blowin' in the wind? But then, there's the dimple factor...TIOBE is good, but Valmont probably wins by a grin. I'm afraid when it comes to SIL and TEP, I have to go to the Fiennes factor for the tie break and SIL wins every time. But then, there's the "barely legal" appeal of Lost Empires, Another Country and Dutch Girls...which of course, totally ignores the Dramas. I have come to the conclusion there *just* is not enough time in a day. (And having just re-watched WOF, I can forget the hair factor because Brian Smith is just so darn cute!)

(Beedee) I know, Fever Pitch!! Great shorts! Oh, yes, I can't wait to find FP, LE, WoF, and the rest! Where have you all found those available? I've exhausted the supply of our local library system and the Blockbuster is notoriously weak in the area of decent films. Also, I just watched 1000 Acres... what are other's opinions on that film? I thought CF was the only redeeming factor (though his accent was disconcerting).

Blockbusters should (or used to have) FP. It came with a hideously offputting cover when it was initially released in the US. Very doubtful that you'll find either WOF or LE at any rental place or library. WOF is a very cheap video to own (about $7 new on the reissue). Go to the Boutique for links at amazon. LE is out on DVD.