Kate, honey...who is this Rufus person? I hear people talking about him and have no clue who they mean. Is he really that droolworthy? Must be, because the women are fanning themselves whenever his name is mentioned. What movies has he been in?

Who is this Rufus person, Nan?

Got that Nan???

WOW!!!! Myretta where did you get that awesome pic!!!! definitely droolworthy, right Nan???

Well, he's not Colin, but I'm willing to give it a go ;-) I think I need to watch something he's done. So what should I see?

I think I need to watch something he's done. So what should I see? I'm partial to Cold Comfort Farm

yah, Myretta great flick, he plays a cad but a lovable one!

The first time I saw him was on the stage. He played Septimus Hodge in "Arcadia", the wonderful Tom Stoppard play. In the flesh he was all dark curls and smouldering (remind you of anybody?). However he is very HOTTTT. In all the parts I have seen him, he smoulders (it must be the dark hair and eyebrows). He is also famous for kissing Kate Winslett for 15 minutes with out pause for breath in the Ivy (fancy thespian restaurant).

I am not sure of the syntax of my last posting. I hope yout understand what I mean.

Nan: You've obviously not seen Middlemarch right? Rufus is a major love interest there, but one of only many characters in an ensemble cast (including CF's brother!) He's also very briefly in KB's Hamlet, as Fortinbras, the nephew of the king of Norway who takes over after all the Danes dies. He was one of EThompson's several lovers in Carrington. And he's in two movies showing in this fair city right now - Dark City, which looks rather weird, and Dangerous Beauty. Dangerous Beauty would be a good place to start, if you want to plunge in the deep end... ;-)

He was one of EThompson's several lovers in Carrington. Well, I saw that one...but I'd never remember which one he was. What a horribly depressing film! Dangerous Beauty would be a good place to start, if you want to plunge in the deep end... ;-) Plunging sounds good ;-) And Kate liked that one too. Hmmm. Then again, I've always wanted to see Cold Comfort Farm, so maybe I'll do that first. Also, I can watch that one in the privacy of my own home--much more convenient for drooling ;-)

Oh, but Middlemarch might be good as well...get the RS thing going, little Firth...not a bad idea either. Decisions, decisions...

Plunging sounds good ;-) And Kate liked that one too. Nan, it was me that suggest the plunge... I don't think anyone else has seen it yet!

I don't think anyone else has seen it yet! Yes, I noticed that after I hit the submit button. LOL! I got up early this morning and my brain is simply not functioning properly ;-)

There is a good interview with Rufus Sewell in last Sunday's New York Times. www.nytimes.com/ Under the Arts and Leisure section and then under Film segment. You have to register, but it's easy.They run the A&L all week. So you can access it now. In it the author compares him to "Colin Firth another appealingly unkempt type". C'mon.

Major Alert According to the TV Guide, Rufus will be on David Letterman tonight! Who says those "unkempt types" can't appear on American TV.

Nan: You really must rent Cold Comfort Farm. Not only is it funny is a off-way, but Rufus here really does some serious smoldering.

Nan: You really must rent Cold Comfort Farm. Not only is it funny is a off-beat way, but Rufus here really does some serious smoldering.

Nan, read his interviews and comments whereever you can get them. He is very entertaining, very refreshing view on the world.

good god! pass me the smelling salts, ladies... i've had a double dose of rufus this weekend! yesterday it was 'dark city' and today i saw 'dangerous beauty'. i liked dark city better, since it wasn't as cheesy... never in my wildest dreams did i think someone with a case of lazy-eye could be so appealing!

How is his accent in Dark City? One of the things I liked about DB (though it was marginally on the cheesy side, especially I'm sure after Dark City) is that everyone seemed to speak in their normal voices. The Americans spoke American and the Brits didn't talk especially "posh"

Siskel and Ebert gave rave reviews on Dark City this weekend. Ebert was so wowed that he said it would be in his Top 10 for the year!! But neither said anything really about Rufus. They were more in awe of the movie and what the director had done. :-(

I saw that too, karen!! but RS did look great!!! can't wait to see the movie!!!

Oooh Kate...looky what I found ;-)

I saw "Dangerous Beauty" last week. And I must say it is not-to-be-missed. Esp. the second half. Roger Ebert gave it ***1/2 . Similar to Merchant and Ivory films. He carries the whole film.

To Nan: mmMMMMMmmmmm I'm going to have to go and see this again, I think.....

Oh Nan. What and incredibly sexy picture. He just oozes in sexuality!!!! moremoremoremoremore

Hi! I'm new to the spring and can see I'm in great company! You might want to check out the new Vanity Fair (April 98), the Hollywood issue. The cover unfolds to reveal Rufus (in a tux) on the far right, and then there's a little bit on him in the magazine.

Just saw Dark City. I wondered at first if it was all going to be downhill after the opening sequence where we get quite the eyeful of Rufus after getting out of a bath, but the movie was excellent. I tend to think that RS got the role because of his eyes. They work quite well to emphasize his confusion and of course when he has to *concentrate* in order whip those Strangers' butts!!

Yooo hooo...Kaaaate...

hee hee

Anyone get to see Rufus looking hot on the April Vanity Fair cover? Also found a tiny article on him with a great picture in the April 6 People magazine. It's on the very last page under the title "English Muffin." Hmmmmm...yum ;)

Hello, girls! Is there any place for a new convert? :-) I just saw "Dangerous Beauty" yesterday, and Oh My God! If I wasn't wearing a loose dress, I believe I would have swooned (especially during the trial). I've only seen him in Middlemarch and Hamlet before, and while I liked him, I converted because of Dangerous Beauty. Probably it were those amazing eyes... sigh, swoooon...

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Hello, girls! Is there any place for a new convert? :-) I just saw "Dangerous Beauty" yesterday, and Oh My God! If I wasn't wearing a loose dress, I believe I would have swooned (especially during the trial). Always room for one more. Now we just have to convince Nan, but since it's no longer showing in NYC, that could be difficult :-(

Marsha: I've only seen him in Middlemarch and Hamlet before, and while I liked him, I converted because of Dangerous Beauty. Probably it were those amazing eyes... sigh, swoooon... You haven't seen half of it! Go see Dark City while it's still out in the theatres. He does quite a bit with those eyes of his, since he's got 'mystical powers' that can move buildings (and move women as well). It's a really good film too, aside from RS. Chioc co I'm from hawaii. Where are you??? Welcome! I'm in Los Angeles, awaiting any appearance Rufus or Colin firth might make in town. so far, no luck!

*********Chioc co I'm from hawaii. Where are you??? ************* I'm from Ithaca NY (I go to Cornell U) but I live in Albany NY Dark City??? Hmmm. shall I run to buy the tickets now, or way until tomorrow? :-)

Goody, "Dark City" is coming to our university theater, so I won't have to bestir my lazy self and go to the mall! I think I've met another (unofficial) RS droolie. I told a friend of mine I went to see "Dangerous Beauty" with RS. She asked me if she's seen him in anything, and I told her he was Fortinbras in "Hamlet" (we saw that one together). Her firt responce was: "Oh my God! He's so attractive!" We had a most satisfactory drool over the phone :-) Now she wants to see "Dangerous Beauty" and I'm not averse to seeing it again, so that's what we are doing this weekend. And May 2 we are going to "Dark City" (she's also a sci-fi fan) Fun, fun, fun: now we can drool in unison :-)

Rufus is indeed a babe! I first saw him in Hamlet and thought he was pretty good-looking, but I was concentrating on the sexy blond Kenneth Branagh at the time. Now I concentrate on Rufus, too! These British actors-- maybe it's the accent, but they're simply irresistable. Rupert Graves, Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller, Kenneth Branagh, Rufus. Darling, all of them.

WOW!!! Kate incredible!!

Oh Kate.........( she has to pause to wipe the drool on her bib) How nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!

.( she has to pause to wipe the drool on her bib) How nice!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL! I try....

Saw "Dark City" over the weekend. A really great movie that had me really puzzled for the first half. And you could hear the audience's jaws drop to the floor when the big surprise (don't want to give it away) came! It was great!

Hi, Kate, good to see you are still around. This man here is extremely decorative on a sofa - or is it a bed?

Well, this is strange. When I came here there were 3 picture in your post. Then I wrote my message, and when the response appeared there were only 2 pics anymore. Count Almushy??? Away with you, ma subito, hopp, hopp!

Well now, Kate�haven�t we been the busy little bee? ;-D Did you get a scanner? (Renate) When I came here there were 3 picture in your post. Then I wrote my message, and when the response appeared there were only 2 pics anymore. Count Almushy??? Away with you, ma subito, hopp, hopp! LOL! Your computer is giving you grief, honey�I still see 3. And they are still too googly ;-p

Renate: The first pic is in one post, and the second and third are in the second.... Nan: No scanner - and where would I get them from? ;-). Just surfing. And as for the googliness: you still haven't seen Dangerous Beauty, have you Nan???

(Kate) And as for the googliness: you still haven't seen Dangerous Beauty, have you Nan??? Nope...;-)

US movie reviewer Roger Ebert (Chicago Sun Times, http://www.suntimes.com/ebert/ ) named Rufus' movie "Dark City" as his #1 movie of 1998!! He thought it was innovative, interesting and original.

whoa! are you kidding?! that's amazing! I dragged some (guy)friends to go see it when it came out. I loved Rufus' performance, and the premise in general, but I was surprised my friends actually loved it too! THey even bought the video! Hopefully, this means more good things to come for him in the near future.

I'm usually not a big fan of those futuristic-type movies, but I really liked Dark City when it came out. I remember Ebert's review and that did entice me a little to go see it. I thought it was so original and held my interest. It didn't hurt to look at Rufus' big eyes either!! ;-)

You mean bug-eyes, don't you?

Let's be a little sensitive. Eyes like that might indicate a thyroid problem!

Anyone still into Rufus? I saw Knight's Tale yesterday, total b*****ks but absolutely good fun for a dull Sunday afternoon! Some bits very funny, and Rufus looking yummy - I know he's the baddie and we're all supposed to fall for the cute young one, but (a) he's too cute (b) he's too young and (c) I always seem to find bad guys more enticing somehow ... hmmm that could explain a lot *ROFL* anyway, unlike some of the dross that's been foisted on us recently (Pearl Harbour, anyone?? *blech*), IMHO its worth the entry fee if you just want some silly entertainment.

Yep! I saw a Knight's Tale too! So why is it that baddies are more attractive?? I had that trouble with the Silence of the Lambs and Hannibal! I mean, was Anthony Hopkins gorgeous or what? Still, Refus has lovely eyes, which certainly keep one enthralled. Good movie!

(Rachel) all supposed to fall for the cute young one, but (a) he's too cute (b) he's too young Who is that?

Heath Ledger - I do believe he's one of your countrymen - I expect all the teenagers fell for him!

Aaah! I'm blind to anyone that does not have the initials CF. Must ask young daughter.

Well, I'm still (almost not) a teenager... and I still preferred Rufus! But even he is cast in the shade by the legendary CF!

Carrie - would you like to check your email?

next stage of reporting on over-the-top birthday culture w/e (see AR board for the first bit!) Luther, National Theatre, Saturday night - theatre not quite full, easy to get tix from the half-price place in Leics. Sq. - this was 3h 20 mins of intense theatre, described as Osbourne's psychological drama it certainly is a hard play to watch, covers a long period of time and has a large cast, sometimes making it difficult to follow. It helps to know the story beforehand otherwise it might be a bit confusing I suspect. Anyway, RS gave a very powerful performance and has a phenomenal stage presence; its quite physical and I imagine he is exhausted at the end. My notes on the night: crikey, heavy going; good production and excellent acting, RS has tremendous presence; fine cast including Timothy West (father of Sam); Olivier stage suits the production and is well used, good use of space and good staging. However the 3h20 seemed very long, certainly harder work than the 4h Hamlet at the RSC! Worth seeing but difficult. RS is getting good reviews for this

Thanks for the info on Rufe. I've liked him since Cold Comfort Farm and try to see his movies when I can....like Dark City (fabulous) and Dangerous Beauty (the Honest Courtesan in the rest of the world). Having seen Arcadia (twice) recently, I wish I'd seen Rufe as Septimus.

one more thing that I just remembered, that struck me on Saturday - RS has such lovely bone structure in his face, and the lighting really took advantage of this. The poster outside Waterloo station has a great pic of him, but I didn't see it on sale anywhere at the National, more's the pity - could've added to my "scary SW as Hamlet" black and white picture collection

RS has such lovely bone structure in his face I always have to chuckle whenever I think about RS referring to himself as "bug-eyed". I then picture JNortham with a bag over his head and laugh out loud. Wish I'd been there to see the play, but 3plus hours must have been trying. I hope the seats were well padded.

RS referring to himself as "bug-eyed" Is he really? How interesting - and reassuring for me personally... I had an opportunity (and his approval) to take an informal pic of him a little while ago and was startled to notice that one of his eyes was drunkenly half-closed and the other one popping out in a fearful fashion... I wondered then if the poor boy knew how oddly his organs of sight were (mis)behaving.