Excellent news. Thank God Suzanne is doing better. To her and her entire family, our good thoughts, prayers, and wishes for her continued recovery--looking forward to having her back among us.

Get completely well soon, Suzanne! 8-)

Love,

It's supposed to read "Can't IMAGINE why the actor..."

and

"I think you get to be "Sir" when you're knighted."

I think you get to be "Sir" and when you're knighted. (See also: Paul McCartney and Antony Hopkins.)

Best to ask Elizabeth why she hasn't honored Alan. Maybe he's made it known quietly that if asked, he'd refuse?

Yes, Labor Party men can be Sirs if they choose. Party affiliation is irrelevant. The honor can be declined. It can also be returned. (Remember the Beatles returned their MBEs.)

AR fans are always welcome here. Happy communing with like-minded Rickmaniacs.

Therese, I sent an E-mail to you to tell you I was interested in joining your list, but it has been returned as not being a good address. I have checked carefully and I DID use the E-mail address you left at the end of your message.

If you could write to me at the address below, I'd appreciate it greatly.

Sorry for all the personal messages here folks.

I now return you to the regularly scheduled AR discussions already in progress ......

I noticed an offer from Therese to join her list, a few entries ago and I have responded, but I'm also interested in joining the "onelist" mentioned. Can anyone tell me how I do that?

So as not to take up more space in this guestbook, please respond to my E-mail address below. Thanks.

The site is www.reelclothes.com I'll try your address again later. Or is there another address you want your E-mail sent to?

This is a restricted list, so if you would like to join, please send your email address to the above addy, and I will see to it you are placed on the list.

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He hasn't done much Shakespeare, has he? "I was Le Beau in As You Like It at Sheffield in a black beehive and an eye-patch. I was vaguely reconciled to making sense of it all by playing him as Bette Davis. And I was Hotspur in the Henry plays on TV - I did that because someone suggested I'd be good as Hal. I suppose that was an immature reaction." Filmed on an enormous set, the last ever built in the BBC's own workshops, it was, he says, "Blake 7 Shakespeare."

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And, Claire, I finally found out what this jar of Marmite you gave me is for:

___

At 31, the son of a Welsh mother and an Australian film-animator father who died when he was 10, he says he is getting a bit tired of people thinking he had a tough childhood. "It wasn't that hard and we [he has a brother, Caspar] had different freedoms - to get dirty, to rub Marmite into our hair if we wanted to, as long as we washed it off later."

7 - The oddest casting of the year was:

a) Lily Savage as Miss Hannigan in Annie
b) Jaye Griffiths as Peter Mandelson in Ugly Rumours
c) Alan Rickman as Antony in Antony and Cleopatra

Happy Birthday, AR. In recognition, "she tries to explain how the acceptance of little bits of evil in the communicty can metastasize into something virulent and engulfing..." John Lahr's review of Harold Pinter's new play , New Yorker, 11/22.

My Sunday School class has just finished a unit on "How the Good Germans Became Nazis" and having their Sunday School teacher barred from an AR fansite for expressing some of those ideas turned a one-Sunday lesson into a project, finding many other instances of nice, well-educated people performing similar Fascist acts. One is doing her Master's Thesis in Sociology on the subject. Here is their report:

"Conditions that can cause or lead to world-shaking horrors: 1. Nice people, who are completely unaware of the consequences of their acts and don't know that their silence is in itself an evil.
2. The herd mentality, which accounted for the survival of our species early on, also causes the lynch mob mentality (e.g., "Down with Alice").
3. Failure of the educational system to teach analysis and thorough reading (e.g., How many knew that 'microcosm' meant 'in a small way', not an equation of the fascist horror with failure of ONE PERSON to speak up when you were attacked?)
4. Suppression of other pieces of information that might give a broader picture of the situation (e.g., your 'expulsion' was made public but not your defense). The news was managed, in other words.
5. Enactment of kangeroo courts in which the accused is not given a trial, nor means of defense.
6. Strict repression of freedoms of speech. "The Big 'o'" is not included in Lenny Bruces' nor George carlin's list of obscene words. Neither is orgasm, penis, or impotence. Freedom isn't freedom if a request is actually an order.
7. Unfamiliarity with the exercise of freedom, especially when that exercise conflicts with someone else's opinion. The Statue of Liberty encased in a chained box that she never felt until she stretched, i.e., attempted to use those freedoms, was a cartoon used to exemplify this.
8. Rise of a ramrodder who uses flattery and abuse of those that are different to sustain her power (not the mediator, as was obvious by those who read the archives). In macrocosm, Hitler restored the faith of the German people in themselves, and pointed out and abused those that were different to further strengthen that herd mentality and ensure their devotion. (cf. "Clan of the Cave Bear")
9. Unfamiliarity with a free society. People raised in a fascist or totalitarian government tend to become abusers themselves, with almost an innocence. This is also a subset of logic tight compartments, a psychological term identifying how we can be 'good' people and perform quite unethical, horrible acts. The small unconstitutional acts of that fansite--barring you when they themselves were given the website for free is but one example. Another is the Republicans putting on the web salacious material (the Monica Mess) that would have been outlawed had their proposed censoring law passed."

"Everybody's shouting mercy; and they don't know the meaning of the word"....Mose Allison

Grow in grace, you all. And enjoy the Socialist Alan Rickman's birthday, bless his soul!!

Suzanne, I send my best wishes to you and am very happy to hear that you are getting better.

Mr. Rickman, I wish you a happy birthday and many more to come. I look forward to seeing more of your excellent work in the coming year. Best of everything to you!

Pardon me--just trying to undo italics...
Georgiana
- Sunday February 21st 1999 08:11:37

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Mr. Rickman! 8-)

Mary Anne , maryanne_e@hotmail.com>
USA - Sunday February 21st 1999 08:04:15

I'm so relieved hearing good news about Suzanne, get well soon, girl!!! And, of course, today is the big day: happy birthday Mr Rickman!
Raffaella , raffaellaR@mail.dex-net.com>
Gallarate, Italy - Sunday February 21st 1999 01:24:19

Just wanted to take this opportunity to say "Happy Birthday" to Mr. Rickman! I really LOVE his work, and I used to be truly, madly, deeply CRAZY about him! Now I think about him only occasionally. Luckily, I thought of him TODAY -- on his birthday!
Michelle , MBushmire@aol.com>
PA, USA - Saturday February 20th 1999 10:53:20

Georgianna (I know I didn't spell that right but don't hve time to go back and look) why didn't I notice you were from Seattle before?? Nice to have another from the upper left hand corner of the map on board!!

Suzanne...my heart is warmed...prayers answered at news of your improvement!!
Dana , strom@methow.com>
Twisp, WA, USA - Saturday February 20th 1999 08:38:17

Oh my goodness, I was so excited to see that Suzanne is improving that I forgot to post my intended message: Happy Birthday Mr. Rickman, and thank you for sharing your incredible gift with us. My wish for you is that all of your wishes come true. Have a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
Clorinda , LadyGwenie@AOL.com>
USA - Saturday February 20th 1999 07:56:47

Chris, thanks for the update on Suzanne's condition. I couldn't be happier!!!! I know we all share the the same wish, that she'll be home very soon.
Clorinda , LadyGwenie@AOL.com>
NJ, USA - Saturday February 20th 1999 07:50:34

I can't think of a nicer birthday present for AR than Suzanne's recovery! And, since it is February 21 in the UK...

The fullness of time, the length and breadth of accumulated events, experience's etchings serve only to polish your uncommon presence and fine talent, wellspring to my soul's work. May your greatest deeds, in life and in art, be yet ahead of you. With much gratitude: Happy Birthday!
Georgiana , gellis@drizzle.com>
Seattle, - Saturday February 20th 1999 05:03:26

Marilyn--welcome! Just hold on tight, ask for help if you need it, and enjoy yourself. We're a friendly bunch, as you'll see if you stay. 8-)

Mary Anne , maryanne_e@hotmail.com>
USA - Saturday February 20th 1999 05:02:02

Word tonight from Suzanne's brother is that she is improving.
Chris , ckwible@worldnet.att.net>
NY/NJ whatever, USA - Saturday February 20th 1999 04:50:43

SUZANNE: Happy Birthday!!! And many, many more. JOAN--AND TO EVERYONE ELSE TO WHOM I OWE AN E-MAIL (OR TWO): I've been running the Red Queen's race ("It's all the running I can do to stay in one place!") and hope to begin playing catch up mid-late March. Apologies.
Delia
USA - Saturday February 20th 1999 04:18:52

I'm delighted to find your web site! I've been a Rickmaniac since I saw Robin Hood, and I've seen--I thought--every film he's made, but I'm delighted to see I've missed one, so I can look forward to getting the video soon. What's Dark Harbor? I've read all the messages, but I don't quite get if he's in Romeo and Juliet, or not. Color me dumb when it comes to translating web shortspeak, so far. I just blunder along from one set of initials to the next. But I hope to learn.
Marilyn Durham , marilyndurham@hotmail.net>
Evansville, IN , USA - Saturday February 20th 1999 04:17:20

There are a few posts Claire found on Suzanne's old pages, so I'm adding them here as current posts.
Claudia
- Saturday February 20th 1999 04:14:16

oh no I blew it . . .
Fausta
USA - Saturday February 20th 1999 04:04:18

Melissa, thank you for the heads-up. I shall pay careful attention if my copy of Wetherby ever arrives.

Now back to my regularly schduled aerobics, today to the accompaniament of Mesmer.
Georgiana , gellis@drizzle.com>
Seattle, - Saturday February 20th 1999 01:22:57

Hi Rickmaniacs, I just started a British Actors Fan Forum at http://forums.delphi.com/m/main.asp?sigdir=british So, please do come and visit and leave your messages at the Message Board. Especially about tomorrow maybe? Stezi
Stezi , stezi@wxs.nl>
The Netherlands - Saturday February 20th 1999 12:15:52

Suzanne, I am so sorry to hear about your illness. Please get well soon. We need you back!
Georgia , <camarbo@aol.com>
Anaheim, Ca, USA - Thursday February 18th 1999 05:45:21

Newbie here. I'm listing a link for the unofficial Dogma poster. Comments anyone? http://www.newsaskew.com/dogmarc/dogmapromo.jpg
Fiona MacKenzie , <fiona_mackenzie@hotmail.com>
Greenwich, CT, USA - Thursday February 18th 1999 05:28:23

Thank you all for your patience everyone - FOF is recommencing back at Suzanne's Dreambook.

Flights of Fancy

I will change the links on my page and at the top of this guestbook. Claire will change her links in the morning. Hopefully you aren't all too confused!
Claudia , <clods@xtra.co.nz>
NZ - Thursday February 18th 1999 04:35:06

Just got the news about Suzanne-hope that you are feeling a bit better-my prayers are with you and hope that you have a speedy recovery!!!! Wish I could send you some chicken soup-I had that flu-bronchitis also, and it is not very fun, especially on your birthday--maybe we can have a party here when you get better--virtual birthday cake and ice cream is included on my diet plan, as long as I get on the treadmill afterwards--PS I would be very surprised if ICM passed on the message to AR, and poleaxed if he actually wrote something here--I think it would be more likely for him to knock on my door and announce that he has come for a viisit!!!! Couldn't hurt to try, I guess, and I would be thrilled for Suzanne if he did it, but perhaps we shouldn't get anyone's hopes up prematurely?
Donna
USA - Thursday February 18th 1999 04:03:39

While trying to learn more about how web search engines work I came accross a page calling AR the "Animus-Bearer of the month." http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/AnimusBearer.html It gives a Jungian interpretation of ARs appeal. Looking forward to seeing Judas Kiss in April.
Katrina B.
Bloomington, IN, USA - Thursday February 18th 1999 03:50:43

Sorry about that, my cat jumped on my keyboard before I finished typing.

I was trying to say that if someone could contact his agent and inform them of the wonderful work that Suzanne has done on this site, perhaps we might request a get well message from the man himself? Do you think we have a shot, or am I just "wishful thinking"?
Clorinda , <LadyGwenie@AOL.com>
USA - Thursday February 18th 1999 03:50:41

Sorry about that, my cat jumped on my keyboard before I finished typing.

I was trying to say that if someone could contact his agent and inform them of the wonderful work that Suzanne has done on this site, perhaps we might request a get well message from the man himself? Do you think we have a shot, or am I just "wishful thinking"?
Clorinda , <LadyGwenie@AOL.com>
USA - Thursday February 18th 1999 03:50:15

I just heard about Suzanne. I'm thinking of her and praying that she is soon on the mend. I just had what I think is a great idea: does anyone know how to contact AR's
Clorinda , <LadyGwenie@AOL.com>
NJ, USA - Thursday February 18th 1999 03:46:35

A number of GB denizens have inquired about Suzanne. She has a strain of flu and and is being treated at Texas Children's Hospital. Feel free to post your good wishes here! Although flowers are not allowed in her room, a small stuffed animal, mylar balloon, or a card can be sent to her at this address: Suzanne Kurtz, c/o Texas Children's Hospital, 6621 Fannin St # A380, Houston, TX 77030-2399. (Please don't phone in your get well wishes, they are better related right here!) News will be posted as it's available.
Renie
CA, USA - Thursday February 18th 1999 02:09:44

I ordered the Barchester Chronicles from Best Video listed on Chris's page, and they were defective-Best was going to send me a replacement, but just today they told me that the master copy has deteriorated, and they are unable to provide any replacements-of course, they will credit my account, but that is not the problem-----does anyone have a good set of the Barchester Chronicles that they would be willing to tape and send to me? I would pay for postage, the cost of the blank tapes, and a fair price---I know that usually the copying of videos is taboo, but this one is no longer available---I would really love to have a good copy of Obadiah !!!!!
Donna , <PDXDONNA@aol.com>
USA - Thursday February 18th 1999 01:50:31

I added the 3 photographs I ordered at S and P Moviemarket. When you save the pics, you have the nicest pics which can be used to set as wallpapers (that large!)
Stezi , <stezzi@wxs.nl>
The Netherlands - Thursday February 18th 1999 01:36:09

Hello! Can someone tell me the title of the article that mentioned AR´s incredibly tidy flat? I´ve been through Karina´s and KelClancy´s interviews and articles three times (not that I´m complaining-one can never read too much about HIM), but I just couldn´t find that bit. Thanks! Jutta
Jutta , <jutta.scheffczik@med.stud.uni-erlangen.de>
Erlangen, - Thursday February 18th 1999 10:31:09

Thanks for that review, Linda. (Why couldn't that gal have written his biography?)
Renie , <reniept@hotmail.com>
- Thursday February 18th 1999 09:20:13

From the Los Angeles Times for 2/17/99

Audio Books

'Return of the Native's' Real Story May Be Rickman

By ROCHELLE O'GORMAN, Special to The Times

"Sometimes the best reason to choose an audio book is not for the genre or the author but forthe reader. One could do no better than Alan Rickman narrating Thomas Hardy's "The Return of the Native" (Cover to Cover, unabridged fiction, 12 cassettes; 15 hours,45 minutes; $44.95).

Written in 1878, this tragic romantic melodrama takes place on Egdon Heath in the fictional southwestern English county of Wessex. It is an evocative example of Hardy's naturalistic view of man's inability to control his destiny in this cold, cruel world. When Eustacia Vye marries Clym Yeobright for all the wrong reasons, she sets off a chain of events that end in dire consequences. As read by Rickman, those consequences come to life with palpable pain.

Rickman is, simply put, just yummy. He has one of those deep,sensuous voices that could bring the telephone book to life. A consummate performer, he captures the sensuality between two lovers, the seduction in their talk and the longing in their words. He glides into the commanding tone of a patrician, sings bawdy songs and conjures up several rural accents. Although he does not alter his voice for women, he does deliver the coquetry used to great advantage by several of Hardy's female characters."
Linda P.
USA - Wednesday February 17th 1999 09:44:37

Get well soon Suzanne. You have done a marvelous job of moving the Guestbook again.

I just wanted all to know that I checked with the distributor on the HBO release of 'Judas Kiss' and it is set for 4/23/99, with additional dates to be announced later.

So now we can all look forward to a new AR release, which is due in the not too distant future.

Cheers all.

Anne
Anne Harding , <AHard73977@aol.com>
Alexandria, VA., USA - Wednesday February 17th 1999 06:55:27

This is absolutely delightful.
Deborah Ann Pietruska , <panache52@yahoo.com>
Burbank, California, USA - Wednesday February 17th 1999 06:49:24

I know it's late but a Happy 1999 everyone. Having been away, and dare I say otherwise occupied, I have missed the GB something shocking. Needless to say ( but I shal anywayl ) , I have spent several nights catching up on all your news. ( Thankful for the GB archives). As there is no news of any AR movies about to appear in the land of Oz, I am suffering withdrawal symptoms. But great news I have just picked up my long awaited copy of Return of the Native. I haven't even unwrapped it yet, as I am trying to prolong the delicious expectation of it. Suzanne Get Well quickly, and I adore the sound files, thank you so much. I did manage to catch a half hour interview with Jeremy Irons, another favourite, I guess that shall have to suffice. Well bye for now, must away to TROTN. Jenny
Jenny , <geofjenn@pc-oznet.com.au>
Melbourne, Australia - Wednesday February 17th 1999 06:24:59

I don't remember anyone posting a link to Alan Stone's review of Sense & Sensibility. (But it might be at Kel's.) He heartily commends Emma's work.
Renie , <reniept@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday February 17th 1999 04:56:52

Suzanne, I think I love you! What a great job! And over your birthday, being sick besides. Can't believe how much I as a newbie missed the GB! And all those .wav's! I feel like a pig in... --you know!
Georgiana , <gellis@drizzle.com>
Seattle, - Wednesday February 17th 1999 04:38:44

Ooopse. Thompson Twins and I immediately think *Tintin* -- Yes Stephanie, does look like one of *those* ties in the picture with Emma and Phyllida.

Claire
- Wednesday February 17th 1999 04:28:58

Sorry for the confusion Claire. The picture of AR in the "tie on elastic" is the one on your page with Emma and her mum. Have a look and see what you think?
Stephanie , <dfewings@tpg.com.au>
Adelaide, south Australia, - Wednesday February 17th 1999 02:37:23

HI ladies, I'm glad this page is back! Well, for those who didn't know: I've created two more specials, The January Man and Happy Birthday. Both specials can be accessed to use the links at the AR Page (this link!). Also Close my Eyes and of course Waves of our beloved Alan at the Soundstudio (Close my Eyes). This link can be found too at the AR Page. Well, I'm almost off to Mallorca for 8 days. I will leave this Sunday (Alan's Birthday) and I will return next Sunday. Hope to find some sunshine there, because here it is still cold with snow and wind! See you around!
Stezi , <stezi@wxs.nl>
The Netherlands - Wednesday February 17th 1999 01:04:53

Sorry no idea what video AR was carrying with the Champagne on the last night of A&C -- *The last Seduction* would be a facetious guess!
Noone was wearing any ties - only scarves, it was cold!

Claire
- Wednesday February 17th 1999 11:23:02

Fabulous photos Claire. Two questions spring to mind. What is that video in his hand at the stage door with Helen? And is that one of those 'schoolboy' ties on elastic in the snap with the Thompson twins?
Stephanie Papps , <dfewings@tpg.com.au>
Adelaide, South Australia, - Tuesday February 16th 1999 04:23:18

Nope, try here for the Downtime.
R
- Tuesday February 16th 1999 02:07:10

Thanks, Claudia (and Claire). And here I was, ready for some Downtime Bar fun. *grin*
Renie
- Tuesday February 16th 1999 01:48:39

Flights of Fancy is now fully functional and postable at the below address.

Claire can breath a sigh of relief that she doesn't have to receive all the emails anymore!
Claudia , <clods@xtra.co.nz>
USA - Tuesday February 16th 1999 01:28:30

Claire-about the Dangerous Liassons picture-no I won't pronounce it in French-don't you think he should have gotten some sort of award or medal for allowing his hair to be fixed like that? Looks like my second grade picture, after I got ahold of a pair of scissors and cut my own fringe(bangs for the Americans) and those curls---BTW glad that he shaved off the beard after A&C-shouldn't hide a face like that!
Donna
USA - Tuesday February 16th 1999 12:18:05

Perusing a chat site on the Middle Ages, I found a thread about films with medieval settings and found this description of RHPOT: First guy: "Otherwise the film was notable for yet another example of Mr Alan Rickman outacting the alleged 'star' of the show..."; Second guy: "In this case, that is about as great an accomplishment as running faster than a tree." Ooohh! Poor Kevin!
Magda , <mgrantwich@hotmail.com>
Canada - Tuesday February 16th 1999 12:13:55

Well CPP is working fine now.
Thanks to Jane, now have the first of the 1999 pictures, from British Fashion Week mentioned earier in this GB. It is from this weeks OK magazine for those in the UK who want an *original*!

Claire
- Tuesday February 16th 1999 01:39:41

Well, as of 7:15pm, pst, I can not access Claire's page. I reached it with no problems two hours earlier, but this time I got a bunch of nonsense about www.historytravel.com. Anyone else having this problem?
Georgia , <camarbo@aol.com>
USA - Monday February 15th 1999 07:19:41

I've not been able to get a message through to the GB til now, but FYI: JUDAS KISS will be premiering on HBO on Friday, April 23rd. From the info on the GB below, I contacted New City Releasing and they immediately (that was really nice of them!) got back to me giving me that information. I then went to the Internet Movie Database, and found that it is to be released in Hungary and Austria. Hungary 21 January 1999 (video premiere) ---- Austria 23 April 1999 ---- could this mean that soon after HBO shows it, it will be released to video??? I have no idea... but will keep checking video outlets.
Maxine , <maxine.rose@cwix.com>
Greeley, CO, USA - Monday February 15th 1999 06:42:58

Flights of Fancy can be accessed through CPP as a temporary measure.
All the current entries are there -- and I will update it at least daily from emails -- so MA you can get writing again -- and Dana there is no excuse now!
When Suzanne is back FOF will be transferred back to its proper home, incorporating all the entries you post from today!

Claire
- Monday February 15th 1999 09:54:07

IMPORTANT

Had a message as follows in the last hour

"Suzanne fell suddenly ill Saturday night and she wanted me to let you know that there will be a delay in getting FOF up until she is able to work on the computer again.Please let the others know about the delay."

Have sent a message back with all our good wishes for a speedy recovery and she is NOT to worry!


Claire
Sussex, UK - Monday February 15th 1999 08:38:16

Dear Secret--Brandon may be exhausted, but I'm quite sure "Mary Anne" would be a trifle, um, worn out herself . . . *grin* Certainly The Director, wise man that he is, would have called "Cut!" by now.

Mary Anne , <maryanne_e@hotmail.com>
USA - Monday February 15th 1999 07:06:27

No, no, Magda - it's not my review! The review was by the Jennifer person whose name is at the bottom. It is just my total lack of formatting skills that doesn't make that clear.
Gail
Toronto, Canada - Monday February 15th 1999 06:34:47

Re Gail's review of the Austen Book: I suppose it's just too naive to suggest that the world discovered that Jane Austen was a very gifted writer? Probably. So let me say that those critics who think that JA wrote primarily about young men and young women are wrong; of equal importance in her work is the relationships between young women, either friends or family. One of the best books on Austen is Tony Tanner's "Jane Austen" a series of essays on each of the books. I read it over a dozen years ago and often reread parts since. PS Welcome back Suzanne.
Magda , <mgrantwich@hotmail.com>
Canada - Monday February 15th 1999 02:42:02

I cannot get to the FOF guestbook either-MA, you may have to e mail us. I am in the midst of withdrawal, and I am sure that Colonel Brandon is exhausted by now
secret admirer
USA - Sunday February 14th 1999 09:38:35

This is a long, but, I think, interesting review of a new book that focuses on how Jane Austen's heroes have fared in Hollywood. As usual, my apologies for a total lack of formatting expertise. Pride, prejudice, and profiteroles. Jane Austen in Hollywood By Linda Troost & Sayre Greenfield 240 pp. University Press of Kentucky, $45.50 . When I am old and looking back at all Ihave done in my life, I will pause at the autumn of 1995, and reminisce. "Ah, yes," I will tell my grandchildren, "I lived in England during Darcymania . .." Agog, they will pester me with questions that will bring a blush to my sunken cheeks. And I will remember the Sunday nights I sat in front of the television, me and 11 million others like me, our eyes slightly glazed over, our throats emitting a crooning sort of purr, devouring the "tousled dark hair," the "smouldering eyes that stare deeply into middle space," the clinging wet shirt and -- oh! -- the breeches that were the profiteroles of my weekend, the rich dessert that was Jane Austen's Mr. Darcy. When the BBC adapted Pride and Prejudice in a six-part mini-series, women in Britain shouted a collective "Hurrah!" With uncanny insight into modern gender relations, Jane Austen had created a tortured, inarticulate hero who was crushingly gorgeous, idly rich, and obsessively in love with a witty independent girl of no particular fortune. The country-wide catharsis came from watching Mr. Darcy overcome his natural inability to express himself (what Jane Austen saw then as pride, our own middle-class diarist, Bridget Jones, pegged succinctly as emotional fuckwittage) and make the damn commitment. In Jane Austen in Hollywood, the editors, Linda Troost and Sayre Greenfield, have collected a number of academic essays that digest the BBC's version of Darcy, along with the other five Austen adaptations that appeared between 1995 and 1996. As well as Pride and Prejudice, there have been Sense and Sensibility, Persuasion, and three Emmas, albeit one released under the pseudonym Clueless. Jane Austen in Hollywood takes on the assertion that our current fervour for the classic novelist's work belies a neo-conservative streak that leaves us all panting for demure clothing and genteel manners. (And presumably for our menfolk to keep us safe and sound, properly locked up at home.) Devoney Looser writes in her essay that contrary to the assumptions of the "media darling" Camille Paglia, "Janeites" do not wish to return to simpler times, and that in the films, as in the original texts, "there is often a trenchant critique about the status of women." The 1995 film adaptation of Sense and Sensibility, written by the actress Emma Thompson, comes under criticism in one essay for removing some of the cool -- sensible -- reserve of the elder Dashwood sister, played by Thompson in the film. Rebecca Dickson argues that by stripping Elinor Dashwood of her sense, by making her more emotionally fragile than she is in the book, the original message of Sense and Sensibility is ignored. Strong women, according to Austen, don't need to learn to weep openly to be admired. If anything, Dickson longs for a return to the past only so that we can shed some of these 20th-century weaknesses. What neo-conservatives see as passive and demure, she applauds in Misrepresenting Jane Austen's Ladies. It's refreshing, she says, "to meet someone who does not immediately recount the excruciating details of his or her former substance abuse, recent divorce, expectations for a new relationship, sexual concerns, and work problems." Indeed. The greatest liberties, most of the academics concur, are taken in the reworking of Austen's male characters. In the novel, Mr. Darcy is never seen bathing naked, working up a sweat in a fencing match, or, regrettably, stripping down to his breeches and shirt and plunging into a lake. (Then getting out of the lake. Mmm.) In Douglas McGrath's 1996 version of Emma, starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Jeremy Northam, the 16-year age difference between Mr. Knightley and Emma is shrunk considerably to make the pairing of the brother and sister-in-law more palatable. And in Emma Thompson's version of Sense and Sensibility, the men have been entirely rewritten. The diffident, inarticulate Edward Ferrars has been given the body of Hugh Grant and a touching way with children, and the elderly flannel-sporting Colonel Brandon has been given the (still-enticing) body of Alan Rickman -- and a love of poetry and horticulture not seen in the book. This is the greatest transgression against Jane Austen's classics. Hollywood perpetuates the myth that we are all going to meet a delicious hero who will be the never-ending embodiment of passion and romance. Austen knew this wasn't true. She knew we very rarely end up marrying our Willoughbys; we more often end up settling for our staid, comfortable Colonel Brandons. Apart from the somewhat repetitious nature of a collection of related essays (I learned no less than three times that the mixed sex archery match was an excusable addition to Emma because it was at the very least historically accurate), this book is a thought-provoking, enjoyable read. A number of nasty little asides are included to delight literary purists: "[Marianne] climbs a hill which overlooks Willoughby's rambling Combe Magna (which is geographically impossible in the novel) . . ." And one entire essay is devoted to proving, scientifically, that students enjoyed reading Jane Austen more if they had seen the films first. Not just students. For the critic too, Jane Austen in Hollywood is an excellent reason for spending an entire weekend in front of the VCR, salivating once more over Mr. Darcy's (textually inaccurate) wet T-shirt. Jennifer Chevalier lives and writes in Paris.
Gail , <grayment@istar.ca>
Toronto, Canada - Sunday February 14th 1999 09:21:50

Mary Anne, I can't get through to FOF yet. I only just managed to reach the GB today. I tried FOF, but it didn't work.
Georgia , <camarbo@aol.com>
USA - Sunday February 14th 1999 08:04:33

Has anyone tried to post "next door" at FOF--such as it is right now? Or is it just not finished yet?

Attempting to be patient (yeah, right, everybody stop snickering),

Mary Anne , <maryanne_e@hotmail.com>
USA - Sunday February 14th 1999 06:00:03

My goodness, sorry about that. How on earth did I do that?
Clorinda
USA - Sunday February 14th 1999 04:51:29

Suzanne, I'm so glad I finally found your new home (thanks to Magda) -- I was having withdrawl symptoms!!

Happy belated birthday Suzanne -- I hope it was a good one.

Claire, thanks for the AR anecdote, I really enjoyed it.

And Fausta, congratulations -- what a wonderful article (and never a truer word was spoken about our man and his VOICE.
Clorinda , <LadyGwenie@AOL.com>
NJ, USA - Sunday February 14th 1999 04:41:25

Suzanne, I'm so glad I finally found your new home (thanks to Magda) -- I was having withdrawl symptoms!!

Happy belated birthday Suzanne -- I hope it was a good one.

Claire, thanks for the AR anecdote, I really enjoyed it.

And Fausta, congratulations -- what a wonderful article (and never a truer word was spoken about our man and his VOICE.
Clorinda , <LadyGwenie@AOL.com>
NJ, USA - Sunday February 14th 1999 04:39:37

Here's a re-post of what I put on sat.net yesterday:

Last night I listened to the final tape of ROTN. Sigh.

I read the book in high school over 20 years ago. Back then, I enjoyed the story and the images it painted in my mind's eye. But, I had difficulty reading the accents.

Being able to listen to AR speak all the parts was the perfect solution. Closing my eyes, I recalled the images my mind created 20 years ago. This experience was much more enjoyable than any possible film adaptation ever could be.

Although other guests here have praised AR's work on these tapes, I don't recollect if anyone warned us that, at one point, he sings in French. The sound brought tears to my eyes it was so lovely.

Happy Birthday Suzanne!

Andrea , <andreaz@specdata.com>
LI, NY, USA - Sunday February 14th 1999 03:45:11

Yippee-eye-oh-kye-"A"! I finally got through! Happy Valentine's Day, all!
Georgia , <camarbo@aol.com>
Anaheim, Ca, USA - Sunday February 14th 1999 03:30:47

And Happy Valentine's day, too, of course!
R
USA - Sunday February 14th 1999 08:09:12

We're glad you're here, Suzanne. :-)
Renie
USA - Sunday February 14th 1999 08:07:26

Hooray--glad to see things are getting to be functional again. Hmmmmm--does this support HTML or not? One way to find out . . .

Happy Valentine's Day, everybody!

Mary Anne , <maryanne_e@hotmail.com>
USA - Sunday February 14th 1999 07:54:53

And happy birthday from north of the 49th, too, Suzanne. Fausta , you are SO clever - loved the birthday banner.
Gail , <grayment@istar.ca>
Toronto, Canada - Sunday February 14th 1999 07:36:00

Oh, I forgot (how did that happen?)! The Sound Gallery is now open for your listening pleasure. :-)

Thanks Donna! That was lovely.
Suzanne , <SuzanneK@bigfoot.com>
Hallettsville, TX, USA - Sunday February 14th 1999 12:26:22

Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday deear Suzanne, happy birthday to you! {you are lucky that you can't hear me sing!!!!!---like Sinclair would say "I'm glad you're back"!
Donna
USA - Saturday February 13th 1999 11:54:11

Okay, we're back. Sorry about the sudden disappearance of the guestbook and FOF. My server pulled the plug on them (at least *I* can't get to them or edit them, etc.). Not only did they not call me first (they said they would), but they didn't transfer them either! Turns out they will no longer be hosting CGI scripts. However, having said that, it seems some people can still gain access to the GBs on sat.net. But since I don't have any control of them anymore, please don't post there. This GB will do find until I find a CGI host.

FOF will be up by tomorrow.

Thanks Fausta for the wonderful Birthday Banner! And thanks everybody for the great cards! I have to admit, this wasn't one of the best birthdays of ever had, but thanks to all my friends here, it wasn't one of the worst, either. :-)

Suzanne , <SuzanneK@bigfoot.com>
Hallettsville, TX, USA - Saturday February 13th 1999 08:48:22

testing... 1... to... 3

Suzanne , <SuzanneK@bigfoot.com>
Hallettsville, Texas, USA - Saturday February 13th 1999 07:05:43

Another test for Suzanne!
Claire
- Saturday, February 13, 1999 at 16:40:55 (CST)

Excuse the personal post - Delia re: HB, that was me. Did you get my e-mail last week?
Joan JMVOGELLE@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, February 13, 1999 at 12:19:53 (CST)

Fausta
USA - Saturday, February 13, 1999 at 06:46:16 (CST)

Thank you Gail for the transcript!
"Fausta", and yes, that's my name! emma-mail@mailexcite.com>
USA - Friday, February 12, 1999 at 08:28:42 (CST)

Mary Anne (yes, thank you, Gail!) maryanne_e@hotmail.com>
USA - Friday, February 12, 1999 at 07:27:53 (CST)

" . . . they say the sexiest thing about RickmanÕs body is his hands . . . "--AAiiieee! You BET we do!!! Woo-hooo! Thanks, Gail!!!
Renie
In absolute glee!!!, CA, USA - Friday, February 12, 1999 at 00:05:20 (CST)

Article in Canadian National Post, February 11,1999. Headline - If Alan Rickman worked for directory assistance, they’d throw out their phone books. Sub-header - Voice in Vogue. A relatively small audio company has released a 16-hour recording of a vaguely mouldy classic, and a group of starstruck women couldn’t be happier. Truth to tell, they care about as much for the book - Thomas Hardy’s The Return of the Native - as they would about a whisker on a hedgehog. It is the reader, Alan Rickman, that makes them swoon. The company, Audio Partners, has contracted with a British group that specializes in unabridged audio versions of classics on the label Cover to Cover. All the readings are by renowned actors, and rate the endorsement - plus a logo called a royal warrant - of the Prince of Wales. In the last year, Audio Partners has released titles including Irene Sutcliffe reading Pride and Prejudice, Ronald Pickup reading Madame Bovary, and Patricia Routledge reading Wuthering Heights. The latest is The Return of the Native (15 ¾ hours, $44.95US) read by Rickman, a Shakespeare veteran who appears in Die Hard, Truly Madly Deeply, Michael Collins, and other films. The "Rickmaniacs", as they call themselves on the "Rickmanista Review" Web page, rate the production overall as merely a two-hander (they say the sexiest thing about Rickman’s body is his hands, so they rate everything according to that). But his reading itself gets five hands, the ultimate. Neither score is hard to understand. Hardy does tend to ooze along. Once he actually gets into the tale, it is a fine, old-fashioned soap opera. But he spends the entire first chapter setting the mood by describing the heath. Oof. Rickman’s voice, however, is a warm blanket on a cold day. He is great at the country accents, and he differentiates well between men and women, children and oldsters. For the final word, however, there is "Fausta", as she identifies herself on the Web site. In a gushing review, she confessed to "having put down more Hardy books after the first 50 pages than anyone can count". But "Mr. Rickman speaks, and all is perfect". His reading "is just the thing to nearly make me change my mind about Hardy". It’s hard to find higher praise than that. Sandy Bauers, Knight Ridder. The article is accompanied by what I think is the Golden Globe photo. Sorry for the lack of formatting.
Gail grayment@istar.ca>
Toronto, Canada - Thursday, February 11, 1999 at 23:32:35 (CST)

Looking for Fred Edinborgh. Why does this guestbook come up when I look for him?
stephanie west lacount swlacount@worldnet.att.net>
USA - Thursday, February 11, 1999 at 23:06:29 (CST)

The video box for "Judas Kiss" can be seen at: New City Releasing, HBO World Premieres
Georgiana gellis@drizzle.com>
Seattle, - Thursday, February 11, 1999 at 20:45:17 (CST)

Congratulations, Fausta! May we all bask in your reflective glory! Nice work; and Claire, thank you for the wonderful story about AR!
Georgia camarbo@aol.com>
Anaheim, Ca USA - Thursday, February 11, 1999 at 20:23:05 (CST)

Claire, what a wonderful story! And to think my daughter nearly went to work for the Whitney.
Georgiana gellis@drizzle.com>
Seattle, - Thursday, February 11, 1999 at 15:16:48 (CST)

Fausta, could I have your autograph?
Donna
USA - Thursday, February 11, 1999 at 14:32:21 (CST)

Fausta! Way to go! Someone please post this! As for the Rickman anecdote, I wonder in what context AR's name came up? (And did Sessions mimic AR's voice?) I was glad that Sir Derek Jacobi won the Evening Standard's Best Actor award, although "Love is the Devil" was not my favorite movie. And I'm going to wish Suzanne an early Happy Birthday, no particular reason . . .
Renie reniept@hotmail.com>
CA, USA - Thursday, February 11, 1999 at 14:16:32 (CST)

John Sessions who was doing the hosting of the BAFTA on Monday night was interspersing the event with anecdotes and impressions. Including the following as he was building up to presenting the Best Actor Award.

Alan Rickman is one of my favourite actors, not least because he exhibits the same style and flair in real life as he does in his work. A few years ago, we were both summarily turned away by a very rude security guard at the New York Whitney Gallery. The guard went on and on swearing at us at length. Alan waited until he had finished and then went up to him and said very slowly "You have a very interesting hat and thank you for your charm".


Claire
posting for Dianne, - Thursday, February 11, 1999 at 13:41:17 (CST)

I ran out at noon today to buy the National Post to read about Fausta (I'm not sure I want to share her with the rest of the country but I was determined to be mature about it). The "National" Post should more honestly be called the "Toronto" Post; I can't find any article in it about ROTN. Randy Bachman, yes; Fausta, no. So please, Gail, transcribe for those of us who don't live in the centre of the universe (Canadian in-joke).
Magda mgrantwich@hotmail.com>
Canada - Thursday, February 11, 1999 at 12:31:22 (CST)

Now that I am more coherent, thank you Gail! But there wouldn't be a RReview without all of you who contribute, and without our inspiration!
Fausta emma-mail@excite.com>
USA - Thursday, February 11, 1999 at 10:08:43 (CST)

Fausta emma-mail@mailexcite.com>
USA - Thursday, February 11, 1999 at 07:53:59 (CST)

Fausta - you're famous! Cdn. newspaper The National Post carries an article today about what the reviewer obviously doesn't realise is the re-release of the Return of the Native audio tape. Fausta's web site gets mentioned, as does her review of ROTN. Unfortunately the Post website is not carrying the article, and I have to dash out so no time to transcribe at the moment. It is a Knight Ridder agency piece, so perhaps someone else may be able to find it in another, more helpful, newspaper and post it for all to see. The article is called Voice in Vogue, and a headline 'If Alan Rickman worked for directory assistance, they'd throw out their phone books'.
Gail grayment@istar.ca>
Toronto, Canada - Thursday, February 11, 1999 at 07:24:13 (CST)

Michelle D - it is quite likely that 'Wetherby' was originally made for the Channel Four TV channel in Britain - a lot of the British 'arts' films released in North America started out that way.
Gail grayment@istar.ca>
Toronto, Canada - Thursday, February 11, 1999 at 07:12:42 (CST)

Georgiana, you're absolutely right (and I love "drizzle.com"). Never noticed this. The bio on the box also states that AR's television credits include "an Arena programme on George Orwell." (???)
Melissa masmith@law.harvard.edu>
Cambridge, MA USA - Wednesday, February 10, 1999 at 20:57:46 (CST)

"Wetherby" came up because it says, on his mini-bio on the jacket to "Blind Corner" (1986), that he was in David Hare's film "Wetherby" (1985). I did not make this up.
Georgiana gellis@drizzle.com>
Seattle, - Wednesday, February 10, 1999 at 12:19:37 (CST)

I believe that if Rickman had been in Wetherby, we would have heard before now. He himself has never mentioned it anywhere and has always intimated that Die Hard was his first big screen film. Unless Wetherby was originally a made for TV production and we all know that he worked on many of those prior to catching the eye of Hollywood. Good luck Georgiana, you brave soul you!
Michelle D. (who will have to eat her sun hat if he DID appear in Wetherby)
Miami, - Wednesday, February 10, 1999 at 11:28:18 (CST)

In spite of the intimation, VideoFlicks does *not* have "Wetherby," so have ordered from Black Star and will pay an outrageous sum, plus more for PAL conversion, to see if our man had a moment... Oh, where is the wisdom of maturity?
Georgiana gellis@drizzle.com>
Seattle, - Tuesday, February 09, 1999 at 20:26:13 (CST)

From the moment Obadiah Slope slithered across the tv screen I knew I was watching one of the great actors of the current generation. No doubt about it.
holly dipsy__95@yahoo>
CANADA - Tuesday, February 09, 1999 at 18:39:08 (CST)

And thank you V, for the *stars*!
Fausta emma-mail@mailexcite.com>
USA - Tuesday, February 09, 1999 at 16:31:53 (CST)

The new BBC tapes of its September 1998 radio play of LLD are *well worth* an investment of about $20 (US). Lindsay Duncan clearly owns the role of the Marquise and Ciaran Hinds--who is very fine in his own right--does suggest, by happenstance or design, what AR's performance might have been like. The recording, which includes the same plangent harpsichord music as the stage play, may be as close as we can get to the original event after the fact. (See Melissa's post of January 27 for ordering information.)
R.Faey
USA - Tuesday, February 09, 1999 at 14:30:21 (CST)

Aside: Oscar Nominations are now out.

Claire
- Tuesday, February 09, 1999 at 10:19:23 (CST)

I read Madga's post and thought, oh my, AR in a stage musical!? Not that he can't truly sing, but somehow... Well, the actual quote in the Wall of Sound article: "he [Blair Underwood] is also producing Brown Sugar, a film starring Alfre Woodard and Alan Rickman." It's listed on the imdb, although Alfre's name is the only one associated. So this means we have maybe "Moon and Sixpence" and perhaps "Brown Sugar" to look forward to as future movies? Others (besides DH, JK, Dog--which are well-known)?
Georgiana gellis@drizzle.com>
Seattle, - Tuesday, February 09, 1999 at 09:11:18 (CST)

Hello! Thanks to Mary and Rie I've added new photos on my page. Plus, there are new features on the Mailing List Corner. Please come and visit. Love. Raffaella
Raffaella raffaellaR@mail.dex-net.com>
Italy - Tuesday, February 09, 1999 at 01:06:42 (CST)

Well it's not much but at http://wallofsound.go.com/archive /news/stories/3448.html, there's confirmation that "Brown Sugar" is in production starring AR and Afre Woodard. No detailed description about what stage it's at but the article is dated December 1998.
Magda mgrantwich@hotmail.com>
Canada - Monday, February 08, 1999 at 20:58:31 (CST)

And the "writing" . . . *shudder*
Renie
CA, USA - Monday, February 08, 1999 at 18:10:45 (CST)

AR refused to autograph *that book* when someone presented it at the A&C stage door. It was displayed prominently at the RNT bookstall at the beginning of the run but had been relegated to the odd copy in a cabinet by the end.
Can you blame him? It is a soulless collection of reworked magazine articles and gossip. The sad thing is, it is the only summary work available to those not fortunate enough to have access to this page.

Claire
Sussex, UK - Monday, February 08, 1999 at 15:38:06 (CST)

There is something that I have been concerned about for some time, and would like to make a comment, which is not intended to start WWIII, so please comment objectively, if you do-----whenever there is a discussion of one of AR's projects, someone comments that they "don't want to give away the plot", or comments about "spoilers". I even had someone get on my case about making a joke about Dark Harbor-how can we possibly discuss anything if we have to wait until everyone in the world sees the film? Robin Hood, Mesmer, Bob Roberts were made years ago, and have been available for rental and sale for a long time- I read about AABA long before I saw the movie, and did not fuss about other people discussing it in great detail, even dissecting the plot--I thought that was what this guestbook was for, and assumed if someone didn't want to know about the movie because they hadn't seen it, then they would not read that contribution. I do concur that movies that are not released yet should be more obliquely discussed than generally available offerings, but does that mean that people who wish to discuss them cannot, in this forum? If no one had discussed A&C, because not everyone had seen it, we would have had a pretty dull guestbook-I do not think that those who did not go resented the input of the people who did-I personally enjoyed every entry, and celebrated every person who did get to see AR on stage, and wished that we all could have gone-that would have been a party!
Donna
USA - Monday, February 08, 1999 at 15:25:02 (CST)

When are any of AR's new movies coming out? I'm having serious withdrawl.
robin
USA - Monday, February 08, 1999 at 13:59:42 (CST)

I thought AR didn't like "that book".
Magda mgrantwich@hotmail.com>
Canada - Monday, February 08, 1999 at 13:24:23 (CST)

amazon.com *finally* posted my on-line review of "Unauthorized Biography." Would be interested in what you all think.
Georgiana gellis@drizzle.com>
Seattle, - Monday, February 08, 1999 at 11:36:58 (CST)

Watching cable news article from London about mens fashion week there, when who should I see but AR in the audience. He was with Miranda Richardson.
Stephanie dfewings@tpg.net.au>
Adelaide, Australia - Sunday, February 07, 1999 at 20:09:53 (CST)

Hey everybody out there, I just want to tell you that there are fans of Alan in Germany, too. I just started to discover all the pages about him in the internet but what I found is just great. To all of you who created the pages: You did a great job!!!!! What I like most are the soundfiles..... ANNE
Anne anne.naujox@stud.uni-rostock.de>
Rostock, Germany - Sunday, February 07, 1999 at 13:19:45 (CST)

To continue - I went to the NOW web site. They have a Vault of back issues, but don't indicate how far back it goes - you have to keep hitting a 'back' button. Probably not back as far as 1992, would be my guess. Anyway, I've emailed the webmaster asking if he knew of a Rickman interview. I'll report back if I hear from him.
Gail
Toronto, Canada - Sunday, February 07, 1999 at 10:46:13 (CST)

Chris - thanks for the lead to a new picture. If that comes from the Toronto NOW magazine, it was probably related to the press interviews he was doing in 1992. As you know, there are some radio interviews extant from around the same time. Now - I wonder if NOW archive their interviews?
Gail
Toronto, Canada - Sunday, February 07, 1999 at 09:07:28 (CST)

Mesmer now has its own page, featuring Claire's review, and Leatha's insights. Please do come visit, you'll find it's worth reading!
Fausta emma-mail@mailexcite.com>
USA - Sunday, February 07, 1999 at 08:20:22 (CST)

OFF TOPIC: If anyone knows when tix for 'Amy's View' starring Dame Judi Dench go on sale, pls. drop me a line. Many thanks!
Joan JMVogelle@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, February 06, 1999 at 23:00:36 (CST)

Now how did that happen? oh well http://www.interlog.com/~rmcginn/portrickman.htm
Chris again
USA - Saturday, February 06, 1999 at 19:31:31 (CST)

While surfing I came across this rather unusual portrait of Alan:
Chris ckwible@worldnet.att.net>
NYC, USA - Saturday, February 06, 1999 at 19:30:26 (CST)

Mary Anne maryanne_e@hotmail.com>
USA - Saturday, February 06, 1999 at 18:36:35 (CST)

Donna, Re: Bob Roberts,
I disliked the movie, not because of the story, but because I simply could not stand those horrid songs that kept interrupting the plot. The writers' purpose might have been to further satirize, or even to advance the story with the "music", but to me it was unbearable: like watching the "Up With People" from hell.
Fausta emma-mail@mailexcite.com>
USA - Saturday, February 06, 1999 at 17:42:56 (CST)

In my prowls around the used movie bins at the videomarts, I happened on Bob Roberts for a steal. I confess that I rented this movie quite a while ago, and stopped watching it when the assassination scene occurred. I found it disturbing-those of us who are old enough to remember when Kennedy was assassinated might relate--I watched it all the way thru this time, and liked it better. I am still not sure who was being satirized-maybe everyone, but it would be a good one to watch again, considering the state of politics in Washington right now. Anyone have any thoughts on the movie?
Donna
USA - Saturday, February 06, 1999 at 14:47:29 (CST)

Rickman with Victoria Wood
To save you all rushing out and ordering the CD/tape, which is quite funny but not a lot to do with AR, you can find the appropriate sketch via CPP on a new sound page link. The wave is quite large (350k) to have patience and let it load.

Claire
Sussex, UK - Saturday, February 06, 1999 at 10:28:18 (CST)

Welcome home, Georgiana. Welcome Jennifer. It is a pleasure to include you in our merry band of Rickmaniacs. May you find wit, warmth and companionable comrades in this haven of all things Rickman.
Brandeis Brandeis1@Hotmail.com>
Dallas, USA - Friday, February 05, 1999 at 23:11:52 (CST)

Although long an awed admired of Mr. Rickman's work, I have only recently found your many web sites, and have been avidly perusing the plethora of magnificent resources--photos, articles, reviews, waves, and most recently your GB archives, with a few private e-mail conversations along the way. I am overwhelmed by the intelligence, grace, generosity--not to mention darn good taste--of you all. I thank you. I feel I might just have found a home.
Georgiana gellis@drizzle.com>
Seattle, - Friday, February 05, 1999 at 22:57:27 (CST)

Jennifer gt0034a@prism.gatech.edu>
NJ USA - Friday, February 05, 1999 at 22:44:15 (CST)

COMPLETELY O/T: Someone here asked me for a viewing copy of "Hurlyburly" a month or two ago...and I seem to have hosed your e-mail. If you're still reading, please contact me. Thanks. (With apologies for the interruption in your regularly scheduled Rickman.)
Delia
USA - Friday, February 05, 1999 at 16:38:30 (CST)

AR is the finest actor of contemporary, especially his voice and dictation. Unfortunately, it might be because of my computor that most of songfiles are invalid. I love listening to his voice.
Jimmi ecru@samart.co.th>
Bangkok, Thailand - Friday, February 05, 1999 at 16:03:10 (CST)

I believe Claire and Diane said that, when they met AR, after an A&C performance, they asked him about The Moon and Sixpence. He stated that it was still up in the air, or words to that effect. I wonder if the project is still in the talking stage, or if it's been cancelled altogether?
Georgia camarbo@aol.com>
Anaheim, Ca USA - Thursday, February 04, 1999 at 20:21:10 (CST)

Anyone want to add ClosetLand to your AR video collection? Someone is auctioning their copy at ebay. As always, "buyer beware."
Andrea andreaz@specdata.com>
LI, NY USA - Thursday, February 04, 1999 at 19:31:04 (CST)

http://starbulletin.com/97/03/03/features/dakine.html says as of 3/3/97 they were casting locals on Kauai and Oahu for filming scheduled for June 9, 1997, in the $10-million Victoria Films production of "Moon" starring AR. Wonder what happened twixt then and now?
Georgiana gellis@drizzle.com>
USA - Thursday, February 04, 1999 at 18:18:18 (CST)

Georgiana - 'Wetherby' shows up occasionally on Cdn. cable stations desperate for late night fill. I'll keep a lookout for it, tape it, and see if I can spot AR.
Gail grayment@istar.ca>
Toronto, Canada - Thursday, February 04, 1999 at 16:33:09 (CST)

Is our man going to be in The Phanthom of the Opera movie?
mckenzie
boston, USA - Thursday, February 04, 1999 at 14:50:26 (CST)

The jacket bio on "Blind Corner" (1986) states AR was in David Hare's first film, "Wetherby" (1985). He's not listed in the cast at imdb, and it's not on his filmography. Does anyone know if he actually appeared in the film? Was left on the cutting room floor? Neither of the aforementioned? Thanks. (Hope I'm not talking to myself here...)
Georgiana >gellis@drizzle.com>
Seattle, USA - Thursday, February 04, 1999 at 11:01:04 (CST)

amazon.co.uk lists a paperback edition of Maureen Paton's bio, also the "Blind Corner" audio tape. There is a 1997 Cannes web site (www.filmfestivals.com/cannes97/canmif/07.htm) listing "The Moon and Sixpence" (Italy) as in pre-production, dir. Christopher Hampton and starring AR. Does anyone know what happened to this?
Georgiana gellis@drizzle.com>
Seattle, WA USA - Thursday, February 04, 1999 at 08:45:42 (CST)

If I weren't so polite, I'd tell you to get the flock out of here for your attempt at sheep humour. Oh no! It seems to be contagious....
Therese
Lambies and Ramies and Ewes, oh my!, USA - Thursday, February 04, 1999 at 08:23:20 (CST)

At the risk of sounding like, you know, like totally Yank-centric, US television courtesy of PBS will be airing Cider with Rosie, starring Juliet Stevenson, on Masterpiece Theatre Sunday night, February 28. (Also in the cast is Joe Roberts--I think? he's the boy actor who played John Webster in S in Love).
Melissa masmith@law.harvard.edu>
Cambridge, MA USA - Wednesday, February 03, 1999 at 22:02:02 (CST)

Sorry-that was a ba-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-ad joke, wasn't it.
donna
USA - Wednesday, February 03, 1999 at 20:17:29 (CST)

Would you say she is sheepish?
Donna
USA - Wednesday, February 03, 1999 at 18:38:18 (CST)

Claudia has all the sheep in New Zealand!
Claire
- Wednesday, February 03, 1999 at 17:09:13 (CST)

Therese
Rural Iowa...lots of pigs

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