I haven't figured out the non-presentational underpants yet. ;-)

But I'm sure you will.

LOL Lisa! Are you sure it's just his hand he's trapped in that window? I've got George Formby's When I'm Cleaning Windows on my brain now.

(Felicity)Are you sure it's just his hand he's trapped in that window? LOL, I thought the same thing by the "paned" expression on his face;-) Great theme suggestions, Sue.

After getting Sophie's hysterical captions, I thought of another theme, though could be to US centric, though it doesn't have to be. It can be whatever we make it. I don't know if it was ever shown outside the US, but remember that show In Search Of...., with Leonard Nimoy (Mr Spock!) years ago. It would start out with the graphic, In Search Of.....The Loch Ness Monster, or something like that. From imdb... Plot Summary for "In Search of..." (1976) Leonard Nimoy hosted this quasi-documentary television show which portrayed unusual natural phenomena and 'investigated' the paranormal. Its style of interspersing 'talking heads' with sensationalistic video segments may have been the forerunner of 'info-tainment.' Here's a link with some comments. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074007/ We could do... In Search of.....A Decent Career! In Search of.....A Career without Kids Films, Gladiators, Dramas with Underage Looking Actresses and Rom-Coms with fights in pools of Water! Etc....

In Search of...Movies Without Thomas Sangster Doesn't that cover everything?

Ha!

LOL, ladies! Lisa ROTF! That picture reminds of: Rear Window, can't get it up. ;-) I think of the window incident as a metaphor: Colin is stuck in a groove... of children movies, of small parts, of non starring roles. Stuck in a groove, a non-presentational view. There's lots of groovy music to go with it. ;-)

In Search of....A Sangsterless Film

Perhaps the theme should just be Courage:(In Search of a Sangsterless Film) Though I have to say I've nothing against young Tom although I dread the thought of him being cast as the young Blake in Father.

The Pane of Lost Windows of Opportunity???

(Karen), Throw me a line, guys, I'm going under. I love that. It's a great pun.

That is really good. Welcome back, Moon, BTW! :-D

Like it, eh? Let's see... It takes more than a wet scene to make a great movie. But I still like Dorine's from this a.m. because I can get my "Where's Waldo/Colin?" in it.

In Search of...A Sangsterless Film )or Throw Me a Line, Guys, I'm Going Under) Too much? Go with one or the other?

Throw me a line, for me. I'm afraid the Sangsterless film is too narrow, but a good one nonetheless.

Narrow? Narrow? Think kiddie and all you can do with that. At least that's how I intended to apply it.

(Felicity) In Search of the Lost Cause. I didn't remember you saying this Felicity, but ran across it looking for something in this thread. The Search can be for anything, though the Lost Cause may have already been found. ;-)

Well if it's the kiddie thing you want how about throwing in the Wonderland thing. It is a children's book and Colin looks so cute in bunny ears: 'Colin in Wonderland: Throw me a line, I'm going under.' The possibilities are endless, kiddie, NC17, drugs, wet suits... and what oui want most... really good lines, really good scripts, really good directors, really good films. And I'll even throw, in really good kisses. ;-)

(Moon) how about throwing in the Wonderland thing That is, like, so last year. ;-) How you apply the theme (still not official) is up to you. I mean, who would've ever come up with Linda's 'bags' from last year? ;-) *still having nightmares*

Or there's: National Lampoon's Colin Firth Vacation

(Moon) how about throwing in the Wonderland thing (Karen), That is, like, so last year. ;-) Really? I must have had way too much to drink. ;-) WTTL seems to be a blur now, I can't even recall the release date. Someone throw me a line (katapun).

How about using C-ourage! as a starting point for a Wizard of Oz theme. Some fertile ground there, someone dropping a house on his career (and it lands in London's suburbia;-); Tom Sangster as a Munchkin; etc., etc.

LOL, Mari! And somewhere over the rainbow lies ODB? ;-) Somewhere there must be the "drop me a line... thing"

(Moon) And somewhere over the rainbow lies ODB? ;-) Lies ODB's career dignity and quality. ;-)

(Mari) Some fertile ground there As Glinda (postname change) would sing, "Come out. Come out, wherever you are."

OMG, Mari, I love it! And I have some ideas about who could be the good and bad witches, LOL! From a graphic design standpoint, v. v. fertile ground. :-)

Too bad "Courage" isn't associated with the Scarecrow ("If I only had a brain"). ;-)

Yes well it seems to tie in with the kiddie theme and it's universal. He does look a bit like the Tin Man in TLL. Could we rename it The Windows of Oz?

Dr Firth: Heal Thyself. Courage

Uh, what?

'Tis bad when you have to explain the joke. (Usually, the expression is 'physician, heal thyself')

(Karen(I mean, who would've ever come up with Linda's 'bags' from last year? ;-) *still having nightmares* Linda! Sorry about the nightmares. I can't even find the photo, now. But, I know Kathy has it;-) I was also thinking about Beck's Lost Cause from DID. Baby, I'm a lost cause...so throw me a line (for Moon);-)

(Linda) But, I know Kathy has it;-) snort! You never know when these things might come in *handy* ;-)

Have been mulling over the Birthday theme further. How about something along the lines of 'What a Firth Fan Wants' to see at the box office! which could cover a multitude of all kinds of things and a message in there too ;-) I realise that its a film title from Colin's older work but as the saying goes 'any port in a .............. ;-) I'm having one of those 'mood' days too ;-(

I like it, Sue!

What say the others? Remember, "a Firth Fan" is you, speaking as yourself and not for an entire group. But I see it having a lot of possibilities for entertainment as well as personal messages.

Yep, I meant the word Fan as in the *singular*. Am trying to think of an alternative to the word *Fan* though. Any suggestions?

Oh, hang on, how about 'What A Firth Film Wants or 'What A Firth Role Wants' ;-)

Serial posting as on second thoughts, am not so sure on my last two replacements for the word 'Fan' . To cover the singular for Fan how about 'What(I)A Firth Fan Wants ...........' ;-) The ......... giving room for individual preferences ;-)

No, "What a Firth Fan Wants" should do. I only wanted to make sure that everyone who will post knows that she speaks for herself and isn't necessarily bound by what others say or think. Just because a certain vocal element here (of which I'm a part) often expresses dissatisfaction with Colin's career choices, that doensn't mean you can't voice your utter ecstasy with his films if that be the case. I've only required that opposing viewpoints not get personal in nature. Ugh! But that is exactly why the "Firth fan" reference bothers me so because I've stressed so often to new people that there is no such thing as a single Firth fan POV or a "true Firth fan." What to do? What to do?

I like it, but I see your point.

LOL, I agree, its veeeeeery tricky ;-) How about leaving out the word 'Fan' altogether so 'What A .......... Wants' from Mr Firth ;-) leaves it more 'open to all kinds of things ;-)

I'm going back over all the suggestions now, as this theme has to be settled now. I'm running out of time. ;-)

Why not just change "A" to "This"? "What This Firth Fan Wants"

Then it isn't close enough to the movie title. Loses its cachet IMO.

Pity Jonathan Firth is also an actor as otherwises it could have been 'What A Firth Wants'.........

A slight revamping of Kathryn's: Your Window of Opportunity Appears Stuck: Call the Neighbors! Call anyone!

"What This Firth Fan Wants" I like it. :-D Must it be added to?: Throw me a line: What This Firth Fan Wants

Your Window of Opportunity Appears Stuck: Call the Neighbors! Call anyone! Throw me a line: What This Firth Fan Wants LOL, I like them both ;-D

How 'bout... Throw Him a Line: What This Firth Fan Wants.

Or Give Me a Break: What This Firth Fan Wants. Can I regift from several years ago, when I wanted him to play a deaf-mute? It's Oscar bait ya know. ;-D

Works for me, Dorine. :-)

Throw Him a Line: What This Firth Fan Wants. Who else likes it?

Felicity mentioned the GGs, so... After kiddie films, only cross-dressing is left

Throw Him a Line: What This Firth Fan Wants. Who else likes it? Yep, I like it :-)

BTW, the only reason I haven't been supporting the "Courage" theme, which I did like, is that it would seem terribly cruel. Kicking a guy for his contribution to a worthwhile cause. I had a slight case of sensitivity on this one. ;-)

Another thought is 'Where The BAFTA Lies?'

(Sue) 'Where The BAFTA Lies?' LOL! Makes me think of 'Where the Script Hides' ;-)

Maybe if it were 'Where the Oscar Lies'. Sorry, Sue. Nothing personal, but a Bafta isn't the objective from a career standpoint IMO.

LOL, actually after my post I thought of Oscar. Or perhaps 'Where The Award/s Lies?'

I think Oscar and awards should be left out at this time. The guy still needs to work for good lines/scripts/directors.

Well, I must say my fertile mind and secret cache of disgusting websites is already working for What This Firth Fan Wants...WTFFW...I even like the tag. It even works for WTF F***wit;-) Kind of an individualistic roast within a roast. Everyone gets to let their imaginations run wild.

Good point Moon. My award/s suggestion wasn't infering that Colin hasn't got the talent or what it takes to win awards because my feelings are quite the opposite :-) but my suggestion was pointed at 'where do the awards lie?' as in good popular projects with good lines/scripts/directors etc., ;-)

(Karen)I had a slight case of sensitivity on this one. ;-) See, that's the diff between you and me, Karen. You're too soft. LMAO! I certainly meant no ungratefulness for his contribution, which was very sweet and very much appreciated. I just thought the courage part was funny and Oz is full of possibilitites. Unlike the "throw him a line" business, which I don't get at all, other than that one picture?!. I vote keep it simple, and not try to tack on three different themes together.

Where the Good Script Lies: Not Yet Rated

(Mari) Oz is full of possibilitites. I liked your Wizard of Oz suggestion as well. I keep seeing those flying char-monkeys.

Karen, ROFLOMA :-D

I feel like sticking all those ideas up on the wall and playing pin the tail on the donkey. ;-0

LOL, do you have NMP's donkey in mind by any chance ;-)

Returning to Dorine's theme " In Search of...._________" A Firth Class Career. Ties in the idea of Karen's where's waldo/colin, Sue's wtffw, Mari's courage (he'll need it)and Kathryn's opportunities. It keeps it simple, as Mari suggested, and yet yields multiple avenues that would all apply.

(Mari), Unlike the "throw him a line" business, which I don't get at all, other than that one picture?!. It's a pun. Line as good lines, scripts. Which he desperately needs, IMO.

(Mari) See, that's the diff between you and me, Karen. You're too soft. Or I lack 'Courage'? ;-) Well, I have more than enough backbone for two. Does anyone else think it would be tasteless (not in a 'gutter' sense)? If not, then it's back in play as far as I'm concerned. (Mari), Unlike the "throw him a line" business, which I don't get at all, other than that one picture?!. It needs the full treatment: "Throw me a line, guys! I'm sinking." There are endless possibilities to discuss his latest choice of project with that one.

(Karen)Does anyone else think it would be tasteless (not in a 'gutter' sense)? If not, then it's back in play as far as I'm concerned. Not totally tasteless, but I'll agree (because it's my least favorite theme;-)

Personally I don't have the courage to be satirical about 'courage';-)

I'm leaning toward "In Search of...Better Roles" It's pretty concise. But doesn't have a monkey tie-in on the downside. ;-)

Ooooooooooooooooo! Continuing with the Leonard Nimoy theme. In Search of...Better Roles: Beam Him Down!

"In Search of...Better Roles" Better Roles is a bit, um, bland to me. I like the idea, but it's kind of matter of fact and obvious. Do you know what I mean? Bonnie's had a cute little play on words, though they both essentially are the same theme. And I don't think I'm too keen on the last bit.

Combining some thoughts: "Your Window of Opportunity Appears Stuck: What This Firth Fan Wants" That would leave it [the window, of course ;-)] open for people to present plus and minus opinions for past, present, and future work. ????

"Your Window of Opportunity Appears Stuck: I did mean to say I found that funny previously.

I like it Kathryn. Does seem to take in all sorts of things.

I like the: "Throw Him a Line" Lots of interpretations there

Me too Evelyn. I understand what you mean about the char monkey, Karen, so why not work in the sword, there are plenty of pictures of him in very odd poses, LOL! Now if I could only think of a few. Stuck with the sword, throw him a line. Must think. Karen I agree with on "courage".

No swords. As I said before. Been done to death.

Oh, cherie, but they will make an appearance. ;-)

I like a combination of the 'Window Of Opportunity/Throw Me A Line/What This (A) Fan Wants'. I also agree about the 'Courage' suggestion. LOL Karen, I can hear a paraphrased Mr Bennet quote "No swords, I beg you Ladies, no swords" ;-)

I like it Sue. More is more (see sword reference). ;-)

And now, a really cruel one: And when was the last time you saw a really good Colin Firth film?

Ouch, Karen!

I told you. That one rated a 10 on the cruelty scale. Anyway, I don't have anymore time to dither around with the theme. What This Girl Wants is the 2006 theme.

Hallelujah , a decision! :-) Now, if I can think of what to do.... ;-)

Hey, I wasn't management for nuthin'

LOL Karen, Curious to know if you used NMP's pin the donkey on the tail technique for your final decision ;-)) on second thoughts, don't answer that ;-) Now reaching for my thinking cap, clone tool and photobucket ;-)

The excitement is palpable. :-(

What This Girl Wants: Throw Him a line (Hey, I haven't hung around Moon for nine yrs. fer nothin';-)))))

Un beso, Evelyn! :-D I'm joining in the conga line.

What This Girl Wants: Throw Him A Line LOL, joining the conga line too, I like the add on, can be interpruted all kinds of ways ;-)

It doesn't make a great deal of sense, since it implies everyone at this site believes he needs a lifeline, which they do not. The colon doesn't work and it can't be replaced by an 'or' either. If you want to use the second bit, go ahead as a personal message.

What? You're not joining the conga line, Karen? ;-)