There's a somebody I'm longing to see I hope that he turns out to be Someone to watch over me I'm a little lamb who's lost in the woods I know I could always be good To someone who'll watch over me Although some think he's too handsome To my heart, he carries the key Won't you tell him please To put on some speed Follow my lead Oh-how I NEEEEEEED Someone to watch over meeeeeeeee

] They lust over his hands! __ You guys are so funny. Can I ask something? I was interested in what Cindy said about Jeremy drooling as opposed to Knighley drooling? (And I am not necessarily a Mark Strong fan. Something has kept me from watching the new Emma all the way through even once.) Objectively, now, though. First. let's concede that Jeremy's physical person surpasses the term attractive, that he is smart and articulate and all that. Also sptipulate -- just for argument sake -- that he is a wonder actor, superior to anybody we ta lk about here. BUT, do you guys honestly, objectively think he is the definitive Knightley as Firth is the definitive Darcy?

Okay. Yes, I do believe that he is the definative Knightley. However, I am the first to admit that there is no possibility of my looking at it objectively. But then again, who decided that Firth is the definative Darcy? Was that entirely objective? An d does it really matter? If you consider Firth to be the definitive Darcy and I consider Northam to be the definitive Knightley, then they are - because our opinions carry more weight with ourselves than anyone else's.

Conversation overheard somewhere in the Drool Conference: ;-p "Do you prefer Emma3 to Emma2, ms elder? That is rather singular." "Ms kathleen elder despises Emma2. She is an extreme Mark Strong fan and has no pleasure in any other actors." "I deserve neither such praise nor such censure," cried ms. elder; "I am not an extreme Mark Strong fan, and I have pleasure in watching many men." (and also in sharing with all of my friends at the Austen & Drool Conferences) _______________________________________________________________________ I would simply remind you all that the pleasure of watching a good actor (especially one with fine eyes) does not need to be limiting. :-)

Very well-put, Kathleen... --- Amy: YES! A thousand times, YES!!! However, I do admit that others' portrayals can be enjoyable and enlightening. Like Cindy and just about everyone else here, my admiration for Jeremy is twofold: part of me is grateful for his wonderful Mr. Knightley, and another part is entertained by the real Jeremy Northam. He's a cute little devil.

They're so CUTE!

"Perhaps its our faults which make us so perfect for one another..." Truly a striking couple! AHHHHHH!

I love Doug McGrath.

It sorta' spills over to everyone around him, eh?

Again, I'm hardly an objective observer, but I do think Jeremy is the definitive Mr Knightley. MS's portrayal remained forever brotherly to me. I have already talked volumes about my admiration for his acting talent. Like Firth, he's a master at conveyin g so much with a subtle voice change or expression as in the pianoforte scene and the ball scene. His voice is incredible, a well-tuned instrument. His reading of the crucial "whom are you going to dance with" and "brother and sister indeed we are not" wa letter perfect. It was the way I had always imagined.

I love Dough McGrath. I second that!!! Truly a brilliant writer.

Spills over, indeed...! But Jeremy DOES add his own unique magic to the lines...

NO kidding. Magic is indeed the right word. Jeremy's instincts, reactions and interpretation of the Mcgrath script are so pure and endearing! He was vulnerable; he was charming; he was perceptive; he was protective and concerned: HE WAS MR KNIGHTLEY!!!!!! !

AWWW. No arguments here, Kittycat.

We're really on a roll today, kids...shall we keep going?

I make a general point of avoiding these three words, but as always, Germy provides an exception to the rules...Isn't he CUTE???!!!

My father refers to him as "Our God, Jeremy Northam"...not quite accurate, but it does pay fitting tribute to our obsession.

Okay, I'm going to stop now! :)

Keep going Dearest. SIGH. Double sigh. He looks sooooooo good in that vest, plus bow and arrow! Cute-is also a word I abhore, but it does suit. And yes-he is a GOD!

Good God! What a posting frenzy has occurred here today! When this topic forst came up and it said "44 new..." I thought Oldiznu had finally struck Drool! You ladies are absolutely mad! ;-)

Yeah, crazy is a fitting term...

Okay, guys, the movie is over. MMMMMM! oh, my oh, my This Jeremy dosage is quite something!

We sure did get to see quite a lot of him quite a lot of the time!

And even when he was wearing clothes, he sure looked nice! I don't think I'd want him for my GYN, though.

I screamed through the whole film, Cindy...now do you understand why? ;)

Kali, I ermember you said something about feeling high - that's just it Dadgum, he's something!

I have read about Mansfield Park in the making. Could you beleve they ,would be smart enought to put the 3 too too Cute guys in this movie NOW THAT WOULD BE VERY SMART,VERY SMART INDEED! And I agree with Ms. Kathleen Elder.Re:#104 Yes Cass and Kali the archery scene is one of my favorites. "Try not to kill my dogs, ouch Emmmma.(My JN/MrK answer) "I think she is trying to kill me". (that cute little devilish smile). I do love his facial expression.

OH please, please-not Edmund. Jeremy as Edmund. UGH! My heart sinks at the thought. It is too unbelievable. HE's much too adorable, witty to be Edmund. Donna-his expressions are enchanting. I loved the way he said "Mr Elton may talk sentimentally, but he will act rationally." ANd his "NO MORE!" I swear when I saw Emma3(especially the same scene/line)-I could only think: JEREMY! JEREMY! JEREMY! JEREMY! JE REMY! JEREMY! JEREMY! JEREMY! JEREMY! I'm certain that doesn't come as a shock. And just dedicated Cheryl. JN inspires such loyalty. There are not one and a hundred men with gentleman so plainly written across them. And the MAN CAN SNOG!

Cass, you definitely need to see A Fatal Inversion! It's a Jeremy overdose!

yay! It worked! (he's my first!)

I've got you under my skin I've got you deep in the heart of me So deep in my heart that you're really apart of me I've got you under my skin I'd try so not to give in I said to myself this affair will never go anywhere But, why should I try to resist when BABY I know so well I've got you under my skin I'd sacrifice anything come what might For the sake of having you near In spite of a warning voice that comes in the night And repeats, REPEATS in my ear Don't you know little fool You never can win Use your mentality WAKE UP TO REALITY But each time that I do Just the thought of you Makes me stop before I begin Cause I've got you under my skin

HMMMM, CIndy sounds like you had a delicious, delightful, de-lovely evening! Have you seen the Net?

I know CINDY! I KNOW!!

I say Let's keep going... You're just to marvellous Too Marvellous for words Like Glorious, Glamorous, and that old standby AMOROUS It's all to wonderful I'll never find the words that say enough Tell enough I mean they're just not Sw-ll enough You're much too much And just too very, very To ever be in Webster's dictionary And so, I'm borrowing a love song from the birds To Tell you that you're marvellous Too marvellous for words

Congrats, Cindy; I know just how you feel! yay! It worked! (he's my first!) OH please, please-not Edmund. Jeremy as Edmund. UGH! My heart sinks at the thought. It is too unbelievable. HE's much too adorable, witty to be Edmund. Cassandra, I feel this to be an excellenct challenge to Jeremy. It makes me think of Alan Rickman, because I also never thought of Col. Brandon as a man that you could lust for as well as esteem and love, until I saw AR as the Col. I think Jeremy may we ll be up to the task of giving us a new, dare I say it, juicier, take on dear, dull Edmund.

Cass, I have not seen The Net. I was a little bit apprehensive on this one, since I am such a weenie, but the murder thing was more like a detective-type thing rather than "crazy-psycho-run-amok". I'm not sure my feeble heart could take The Net, though. My husband went into the other room to catch the NCAA action, but admitted this morning that he really watched the video mostly the whole time. (Yes, he caught the full frontal, too.) (I'm grateful to him that he had the good sense to leave me alone, tho ugh!) Don said that he fell asleep before the end, so he wants to catch it before I send the video back to Kathleen. So, maybe I'll just have to have a second viewing. drat ;-)

Cindy -- rewatch it as many times as necessary for the health of your obsession and your husband's curiosity!

maybe he'll fall asleep again, if I start it from the beginning!

Cass, if I've told you once, I've told you a thousand times: THERE IS NO "ACROSS" IN THAT LINE!!!! ;-P For the record: "You might not see one in a hundred with gentleman so plainly written as in Mr. Knightley." ;) --- He fell asleep, Cindy? Well, we wouldn't want him to be TOO interested, would we? ;)

Kali-My editor! Now you know how my mother feels. She used to be a real MOmma Rose and when I was five, she put me into this kiddy talent contest. For weks, she made me recite over and over again-I'm a little teapot(I can't believe I'm admitting this) and practice a tea for two tap dance. The big night: I screwed up the words and made up my own steps. I've always been a stubborn wench. And Mari-if anyone could make Edmund Bertram "juicy", it would be Jeremy. He is a great actor. Still, "there are better parts to play..."

WHAT?! NO Jeremy drooling today?! Alright, then, this is for me! me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me!

Damn, I'm good.

I love that face, Cindy...the emoticon, I mean, though Germy's Cheshire Cat mug is indeed divine.

Don't you want to kiss Jeremy Knightley's smirk away?? OOH BABY!!!

I'm too sexually aggressive for just a kiss...

Hi, y'all! I'm glad it's not all up to me today! Kali, I'm !

Like heck y'are, Cindy! ;)

I believe that the "kiss" is an underappreciated element. When done right, it is the most sexy, intimate bit of busineses. And Jeremy KNightley has got all the moves!!!!!! HE IS THE MASTER. All of that face caressing, forehead interplay, and head holding. ...A kiss really isn't just a kiss, when its Jeremy KNightley!

Is this psychic, or what??? I was homesick for Northamland!

Earth's Immortalities: Love So, the year's done with! (LOVE ME FOR EVER!) All March begun with, April's endeavour; May-wreaths that bound me June needs must sever; Now snows fall round me, Quenching June's fever- (LOVE ME FOR EVER!)

Kali, after having seen the scene in the movie (a time or two), as well as the still photos, I can say that it was MUCH improved by removing the chick on the bed!!!!!

I go away for a couple of days, and look what happens...........

Yes, Rebecca, yesterday was too sad!

155 new postings for being away from drool for 2 weeks!!! I've been in here for the last hr and half reading up. There's a serious need for some new pics of JN, the same ones get recycled once too often, though they still looks as good. A new Mansfield Park!! Here's hoping for Jeremy to play Henry. I can picture him, charm and all, hitting on the women.

I hate to admit it, but yeah...I can picture Jeremy as Crawford (but Crawford was supposed to be ugly and kinda short...only 5'8"!)... --- Sorry, Serena...there aren't that many pictures out there...have you checked out everything on Kaf's page and on my spring account ( http://www.spring.com/~dxiechkn/jeremy/ )? I scan 'em whenever I find 'em...the Saks-Details photos and the Cosmo pic are the ones I've done... --- Cindy...people don't realize how long I slaved over that one (ten minutes, max...it's all the power of Adobe, I'm tellin' ya!)...An hour would've been worth it, don't you think? ;)

you know, i just realized that i've got a photo of JN from the sept. issue of 'elle' that i haven't seen posted anywhere. it's a bit tiny, but if someone scnas it, i'm sure it can be enlarged. kaff? kali? anyone want me to mail it?

Right here winter

]An hour would've been worth it, don't you think? ;) I know I have gotten much more than an hour's worth of pleasure! and that's just little ol' me as for the Details photos - echh

oh, and Kali, one more comment re: the bed pic (but I reserve the right to add more later :) What was that?! Who lies on a bed making sure that the only thing covered is their crotch??????

...right, especially considering the fact that everything eventually gets revealed anyway, right Cindy? Winter, you can sen me the pic to scan...I'm going to be at the lab next week for Cindy's pix anyhow...I'll e-mail you my address...

Kali, Winter and Cindy - I'll be holding my breath.

Kali, how did you figure out Crawford to be 5'8?? And what does JN stand at.. ie. his physical height.. but of course.

I own a scanner and will be happy to scan anything people want. Just let me know! :)

kaff-- i just mailed the elle article/picture to kali. i guess she can scan it and then you can get a hold of it for your page.

Jeremy as Henry Crawford in Mansfield Park. I don't know. I've never been fond of any of the men in MP. I think he would make a great Henry Tilney, though! How about this idea(YES I want to be JN's agent!): There is a book I am excessively devoted to; it is my favorite piece of Can lit-Bonheur D'occassion or the Tin Flute, by Gabrielle Roy. It has won numerous awards and the suave seducer type Jean Levesque has Jeremy written all over it. The novel is set at the beginning of WW2 and takes place in Montreal. The main character-Florentine is poverty stricken and helps her mother out by working as a waitress in this gaudy downtown diner. Her father is one of th se dreamer types and the mother is always struggling to find another place to live. Enter Jean Levesque-this handsome, charming, devilish enigma who is both attracted and repulsed by Florentine-the life that she represents. He's got his eye on MOnt Royal and the good life. Well, things happen as they tend to do, and Florentine is faced with a most serious matter.....

It's in the book...don't have my copy here with me (I'm at home home this week)...one of the Bertram crew (Aunt Norris? Can't remember...) says something about is undashing appearance, and the fact that he's shorter than "5'9", probably no more than 5'8" ..."

I have been counting down the days to Emma's April 15 release when I can own my personal copy of JN in action. But on the Emma board it says that the April 15th release price is like $100. Pray tell me this is not true. My obsession can only afford the $20 dollar range and does not like to wait. If someone knows for sure please tell me, good or bad news, I think I can handle it.

Let us know when you find out ok?

Hey! Are you guys still out there? I haven't been able to check into the Drool conference for MONTHS! And boy, have I missed all you guys. It's been so fabulous checking out all the new pics of Jeremy that have been posted on the Internet. Anyway! H i . Any news on what Jeremy's been up to lately?

Sweet, it's good to see your name again. The main Austen board here at spring is no longer active. It's moved to its own server at www.pemberley.com. Drool originally went with it, but now Terry's graciously decided to take it back again so it can be administered more flexibly. Hope to talk to you soon!

I'm glad y'all are back, Kali, I've really missed you.

It was neat to go through all the previous messages here. We had a good time - Me, Cindy, Cass, Kaf, Sweet, everyone...

Kali, I FINALLY found you guys again! Yeah! I'm not sure where you live, but Jeremy was on Conan O'Brien's show last Friday. He looked TERRIFIC, but Conan was pretty rotten to him. He had a good 5 minutes and the whole interview was terribly uncomfortable. I KNOW Jeremy is funny -- I've heard him interviewed before (radio and TV), but Conan was horrendous in his attempts to talk to him. Have you seen MIMIC yet? It's getting VERY good reviews here, although they aren't mentioning our Jeremy's performance. Sweet

I haven't seen MIMIC, how does it fit in with the plethora of sci fi movies this summer (eg. Contact)?

Jeremy Alert -- This time he was on Jay Leno. Unfortunately, I flipped to that channel only to hear the last 2 minutes of his interview. He is VERY personable -- articulate -- in his very British way -- and of course quite sexy. Jay complimented Jeremy on his superb American accent in MIMIC. Hmmm....anyone have personal feedback on our guy's latest movie?

Hello everyone. This whole Spring thing is new to me, so please forgive me if I violate some etiquette or other. However, Jeremy must be discussed, so here I am. I saw Mimic on Sunday with a co-worker, who went to see Mira Sorvino. Needless to say, neither of them were naked :( There were a couple of couple scenes and, once again, Jeremy has proved himself the SnogMaster. I think I went into the movie with too many expectations and was disappointed. Did JN say anything about practicing his American? I adore Jeremy, I am so fond of the man, I can hear his lovely voice echoing in my head, but, er, I don't think the film company spent as much money on a dialect oach as they should've. I am sorry to cause pain to anyone, and I hope it will be of short duration.

Does anyone know the status of "The Moon and the Sixpence"? Last I heard, JN was slated to be in the movie, but reports now state that he will be remaking "Gloria" with Sharon Stone and George C. Scott this fall in New York. Will "Moon" ever be made?

Winter, for you: British actor Jeremy Northam, currently starring in An Ideal Husband, is also under the Cannes spotlight. He was left stunned after a screening of his latest film, The Winslow Bow, received wild applause from a standing-room only audience. "I am absolutely thrilled... dumbfounded. I've never been to a show with an audience quite like this." The Winslow Boy, which is showing out of competition, is director David Mamet's sixth film and is based on Terrence Rattigan's play. Northam had better get used to the reception - An Ideal Husband, which also stars Cate Blanchett, Rupert Everett and Minnie Driver, will be the festival's closing night film.

What good news!!! I'm so glad it's done well at Cannes, though I'm not surprised. I saw "The Winslow Boy" a few weeks ago, and was really impressed by the whole production. Excellent at every level! Thanks for the blurb, Karen! Nice of you to remember that I have 2 DB's. Looks like things are picking up for MDB. However, over the years, I've learned to be cautious. There have been way too many times when we all thought, "here's Jeremy's big break!" (Emma; Amistad; Happy, Texas). We shall see...

Oh good, you saw it. Now I don't have to post it at VV. When is this blasted movie going to open here? It's only playing in NY & LA to my knowledge and I can't find it listed anything for wider release in the US. Argh!! I like JN too, but his part in Amistad was pretty small (but probably got him this role--judge/lawyer). This one really could vault him to the top. The boy is not bad looking and sounds so much better with his British accent.

Winter: Time magazine last week referred to JN's performance in the Winslow Boy as Olivier incarnate . I can't wait to see it. Hey, I even liked him in The Net and Mimic....(so cute with those glasses)

For my fellow/sister JN fans... Jeremy Northam will appear on ABC's "Politically Incorrect" (with Bill Maher) this Thursday 5/20. Check you local listings!!! The show is being taped from London all this week. Curious to see how MODB (my other dear boy) will fare on this show. I've read past interviews, and he's a very thoughtful, insightful person (yeah yeah, we all say that re: whomever we admire). I'll actually be watching "Phantom Menace" that night, but the VCR will be good and programmed while I'm gone! Wonder how Colin would do on Politically Incorrect...

The Winslow Boy has been playing at the Kendall Square Cinema (Fine Arts) for about a month now. I haven't seen it, but would like to. I've been a fan of David Mamet's for awhile.

Thanks, Jenn for the info about Politically Incorrect. I heard about doing the show in London, but didn't know when it was being broadcast. It's on so late here (not right after Nightline, like elsewhere), but I saw the show last night.

Thanks Winter..it's on late here too...but I'll tape it. Can't wait to see Winslow Boy and (don't tell Bethan) Notting Hill!! *** Please keep us up on JN doings. I don't have time to go to all the different websites. ** Wonder how Colin would do on Politically Incorrect.. He'd wear out his nose!! *** (Laura)I've been a fan of David Mamet's for awhile. I'm seeing two of his shows in NY next week. Apparently, he feels he was snubbed by the Tony's since he had 3 shows on B'way this year and did not merit even a nom.But what sells on Westend doesn't always make it on B'way.

(Evelyn), He'd wear out his nose!! ROTFLOL!! Thanks for the info on YODB Winter!

ACK! Perhaps Jeremy Northam is not the virtuous, intellectual actor I'd thought he'd be. Scandal is brewing on the Northamboard... (the other Northam disc. board) It's a known fact amongst us JN admirers that he was asked out and went on a date with Debbie Matenopolous, formerly of "The View" (an American telly morning talk show). Well apparently, Debbie went on the Howard Stern radio show, and briefly talked about her date with MDB (Without revealing his i.d.--only as 'the guy from Emma'). Anyway, for some reason, they went to a strip club, she bought him a lap dance, and JN apparently dumped Debbie soon afterwards and took off with the lap dancer! Strange...this may be a rumor, or exaggerated story, but either way, I'm not as disheartened as some might be (let's say, if this were Colin). Has Lewinskygate just hardened me? ;-)

Jeremy Northam will be on Politically Incorrect as a guest tomorrow night, May 20th on ABC (check your local listings).

Ah, if I was JN, I'd leave with the Lap dancer too. Debbie M is too airheaded and flighty! ;-0

He did appear on Politically Incorrect and I taped it, I don't think he got a word in edgewise with this program live from England last night. He seems to be very shy.

He said a few things, although the woman (Edwina Somebodyoranother) was dominating the conversation. In her defense, it was two against one, JN and the comedian guy, representing more liberal views vs. her conservative views. Surprisingly, Michael Moore tended to agree with her.

AAAAAAAAA!!!!!! I forgot to set my VCR!!!!! I went and saw "Phantom Menace" last night and forgot to set the fu***** machine! Terry-- can you lend me the tape? Can someone? Please? Email me!

Here you go, Winter, the whole thing from Liz Smith's column: - -- -- HARVEY WEINSTEIN, the perennially high-energy movie mogul and his serenely beautiful wife, Eve, held an intimate soiree at the fabulous Hotel du Cap in Antibes last Sunday, celebrating the final night at Cannes. Miramax' sumptuous "An Ideal Husband" closed the festival. Rupert Everett and Julianne Moore of "Ideal" were on hand, along with Elle MacPherson, still accepting compliments on her American Foundation for AIDS Research (AmFAR) auction stint, and Kate Moss, who looked healthy and great, but must be weary of being stared at every time she lifts a glass of ginger ale to her lips ("What's that she's drinking?") Ah, the pitfalls of going public with rehab! Mr. Everett was a lot more playful, puppyish and amusing than he had been parrying with the press earlier that day. His jet lag had lifted. Jeremy Northam, the Ideal Husband himself, was not present. Was Mr. Northam's nose out of joint because Rupert received so much attention on the steps of The Palais, escorting Cate Blanchett through the paparazzi frenzy? Of course not. Northam is so good in this movie, and in others - "The Winslow Boy," for example, and the upcoming "Happy, Texas." He's no diva. He ha an early flight back to London and was exhausted. Harvey raised a glass to Rupert, toasting his performance and predicting an Oscar nomination for the actor. Rupert played against type, ducking his head and blushing. An even surer bet, however, for Oscar recognition is the delicious Julianne Moore, who plays the smiling, barracuda-like schemer Mrs. Cheveley, a woman of low character who almost ruins a decent man. (Miss Moore is a great chameleon. Last year she was nominated for her pathetic porn star in "Boogie Nights.") Her scenes with Everett crackle w th sly sexual tension. One almost wishes that this dazzling villainess might end up with Rupert. Julianne, one of the earthiest, most "normal" actresses you could ever meet, was giddy with excitement over her first trip to Cannes. Her main concern was that she was "too fat" in the movie, having given birth not long before shooting began. In fact, Moore is voluptuous and overflowing her bodice, as the period demands. Harvey Weinstein says this movie, and his studio's other lush period piece, "My Life So Far," are "films about forgiveness, which in light of our current mood, seems significant to me." Speaking of "An Ideal Husband," on June 16, the movie premieres in New York at The Paris Theater, followed by a gala buffet at The Pierre. AmFAR benefits. Call 212-625-5104.

THanks, Karen! You're a doll! Was Mr. Northam's nose out of joint because Rupert received so much attention on the steps of The Palais, escorting Cate Blanchett through the paparazzi frenzy? Of course not. Northam is so good in this movie, and in others - "The Winslow Boy," for example, and the upcoming "Happy, Texas." He's no diva. He had an early flight back to London and was exhausted. That's my boy! No diva stunts for him to pull! Glad to see him get the praise he so rightly deserves. I'm serious everyone-- go see 'The Winslow Boy' if you haven't already. It's wonderful, and I didn't mind Rebecca Pidgeon (the director's wife) all that much.

We're chomping at the bit, Winter. The Winslow Boy is finally opening this Friday. Did you ever go to see eXistenZ? Saw preview of Three Seasons yesterday. It was OK, not great.

Winter, cancel all your plans for Thursday!! From USA Today: Mel Gibson plans an outing Thursday to the L.A. premiere of a film he's not even seen in. This would be An Ideal Husband, the Oscar Wilde opus, which is distributed by Miramax but was made by Icon Entertainment, Gibson's company. Stars Jeremy Northam, Rupert Everett, Minnie Driver and Julianne Moore are due. The event benefits the LIFE foundation, aiding autistic children.

Dame Winter, put on your lucky shoes and go to it! Call the Life Foundation and find out if there will be a reception too. And if you get to talk to JN, ask him if he will play Mark Darcy (only kidding!). :-D