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Hello everyone. Judy, Thank you for the info on JK. It is flooding here on the coast today so I can understand the Wet weather you are having in Sydney at the moment. I hope that you get to see JK. Joan from Canada, AR CAN dance and did so in Peter Barnes's "From Sleep and Shadow" where, as a ranter, AR raised a women from the dead and did a dance with her on top of a table, in front of her husband, played by Nigel Hawthorne. I think AABA is a great film also. AR's scene's as Hook were amazing. Never have I seen AR move in two different directions as in this film. He was so gentle and so cherishing and yet for all the wrong reasons.... as he later found out. I loved the part at the soccer match where he was kicking the ball along to the eventual goal scorer. PL seemed to be happy and contented at this point. This movie pulls in two different directions. It is a pity that they could not have got a better female actor for Stella..... and a better actor for Meredith... Julia, from Canada, I think that AR would make a great "Macbeth". Does anybody agree. Bye.
barbara <hermione_3@hotmail.comfoo>
Gold Coast, Australia - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 23:29:00 (PST)
I know this has been repeated a thousand times but i watched An Awfully Big Adventure this afternoon for the first time and I thought it to be one of the most moving performances he has given. I remember some mention of him running threw the street yelling Stella. I suppose if any man uncovered his character's secret in that fashion then it would be rather shattering. Definitely a sexy man with charisma. That film I began expecting the worst or something not his best but I am happily surprised to say that it is now one of my favourites. It is too bad he gets the middle of the film for the most part. I did not see it as much a comedy as a tragedy of sorts but then I was also caught up in his character. I will watch it again and again right up there with S & S...I know everyone is hyped on Harry Potter but thought I would add this as a film of AR's not to be missed. Can he dance............JT
Joan T
Sudbury, Ontario Canada - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 22:35:22 (PST)
Billboard, Oct 21, 2000 v112 i43 p67
EMI-MEDLEY HAS RELEASED. CHARLES FERRO.
COPYRIGHT 2000 BPI Communications, Inc.
EMI-MEDLEY HAS RELEASED the soundtrack to "Hjaelp Jeg Er En Fisk" (Help I'm A Fish), claimed to be the most ambitious project in the history of the Danish film industry. With a budget of 100 million kroner ($11.7 million), the animated feature will go head to head with forthcoming Disney productions. The first half of the double-CD features the title song by Creamy and tracks by Cartoons, Eurovision Song Contest winners Olsen Brothers, Meja, Zindy, and the film's villain, Alan Rickman, all singing in English. The second disc will feature local artists in the respective territories where the film is distributed and will be sung in the local language. The movie premieres this month in Scandinavia, timed for the autumn school holiday. A worldwide cinema release is planned for next Easter with a different but coordinated CD release in each territory, according to EMI director of international exploitation Ole M. Mortensen. Lisa Stokke, who was discovered by Abba's Bjorn Ulveus and Benny Andersson, will appear on the Norwegian version, and Jade and Isabel will be featured on the Swedish release.
Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 21:40:42 (PST)
An 8 January 2001 "Hit and Miss" article in "The New Statesman" by Andrew Billen had this to say about UK Christmas TV fare: "The rest of the BBC festival contained minor, forgivable disappointments. In the Christmas Day Victoria Wood With All the Trimmings (BBC1), the trimmings were Pete Postlethwaite, Derek Jacobi, Alan Rickman, Richard E Grant and more stars than Eric and Ernie could have shaken a stick at. But the format, a complicated parody of the BBC's ambition to split itself into multiple channels, meshed oddly with astute yet out-of-date parodies of Brief Encounter, Wives and Daughters and Brassed Off."
Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 21:36:20 (PST)
Had a brilliant dream last night about Alan and Jeremy Irons, among others, doing a Shakespeare sing-along. I'm still giggling...
Julia
Calgary, Canada - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 21:05:37 (PST)
Barbara, JK will be on at the open air cinema in the Sydney Botanic Gardens on 2/2/. So hopefully if rain down here stops yes we're going.Glad you're enjoying BarchesterChronicles a rather good watch for a Sunday arvo.
Judy <judy1@one.net.aufoo>
sydney, NSW Australia - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 18:53:17 (PST)
Well, it seems that all this time I was wrong about Kevin Smith and his movie Dogma. I just thought it was a comedy gone wrong through too much generational targetting to the young-male-in-his-early-twenties demographic. But apparently the old Kevster had Higher Artistic Visions:
Indie director Kevin Smith is furious at being included in Premiere's list of 12 stars and directors who are losing their edge...Smith says, "If making a flick about religion that's peppered with dick and f*** jokes which results in death threats means I'm losing my edge, I'd like to know what's considered edgy." He adds, "I'm not losing half the edge that Premiere's losing in circulation. They're on the edge - the edge of the periodicals grave."
So he did the movie to be "edgy". Glad he cleared that up.
Magda
Canada - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 18:32:48 (PST)
Fausta! Oh what a great photo! It is always good to read your monthly Rickmania page. I don't think Jennifer from USA is silly!!! Very funny Ditty! BC finishes this Sunday I think and it has been a real treat to see Mr Slope again and Judas Kiss was shown in Sydney yesterday? as part of the Sydney Film Festival. Did anyone get to see this? Does anybody know if Blow Dry is coming to Australia and if so when? Bye.
barbara
Gold Coast, Australia - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 17:28:05 (PST)
There's an interesting interview with Lindsay Duncan up today at the Guardian site; she gives her thoughts now on losing out to Glenn Close for the film version of LLD. "But I don't see that it all happens there and that I'm at the wrong end of the spectrum. I reckon where I am is the sharp end."
Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 17:25:20 (PST)
An article in the UK paper, The Guardian, on Lindsay Duncan mentions AR several times (although I think most, if not all, is 'historically known' stuff):
(starting half way down as they work through her bio):
Rep was followed by more challenging work - the opening season at the Royal Exchange, Top Girls at the Royal Court - and finally, in the 1980s, the RSC, alongside Alan Rickman, Fiona Shaw and Juliet Stevenson.
What made Duncan's name was the RSC's production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses, which won her an Olivier in Britain, and took her to the States, where she was nominated for a Tony. "A lot of people left the theatre wanting to have sex, and most of them wanted to have it with Alan Rickman," she famously remarked. Duncan is now part of Harold Pinter's informal repertory company and an obvious choice whenever a TV drama needs a sexy, classy older woman, like The Rector's Wife or Shooting the Past.
(and then there was this comment on Les Liason):
But if Les Liaisons was her big break, it was also a missed opportunity. For Stephen Frears's film of the play, Duncan and Rickman were replaced by Glenn Close and John Malkovich. "I'm probably more annoyed about that now than I was at the time. We'd done it and done it and done it on stage over a period of two years. Alan and I particularly just looked like a couple of ghouls at the end of it - completely wasted. The thing is, we knew there had to be American actors. We even went out with dinner with the people who'd bought the film rights to talk about casting. And, you know, they didn't make a completely ridiculous film.
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 17:17:11 (PST)
A 17 January 2001 This is London [Evening Standard on-line] article on the top ten films forthcoming in 2001 lists a Christmas UK release date for "Harry Potter."
Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 17:11:03 (PST)
Just thought I'd mention that I heard on the radio that Harry Potter books are under attack by some parents groups. Some schools are apparently under pressure to withdraw access to them. The problem is with the "portrayal of the occult" (If I caught that correctly).
Jennifer
Ballarat, Australia - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 16:11:28 (PST)
LynnP. Yes it *is* a genuine advert. Had me fooled as well (I actually thought it was a real bear, oh the shame ;-D)
Catherine <catherine.bowles@virgin.netfoo>
Halifax, Yorkshire - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 14:57:00 (PST)
Lynn, The commercial you are talking about can be found on line here: http://www.westwood.u-net.com/ads/p_multi.htm
This is a fun site where you can find out what celebrities have done commercials in the UK and also view some current popular TV commercials. Cat lovers check out the ad for Bacardi Breezer - it's a hoot.
Just Passing By...
USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 13:12:35 (PST)
Panelling! Ack! Ever thanks, Fausta. It's never looked SO good.
Renie
"What can I do?" *thud* , - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 12:57:07 (PST)
From Feb 2nd you can vote for Alan and Sharleen in the Best British Video category, Brit Awards, at http://www.brits.co.uk
Sarah <alys@alys.fsnet.ukfoo>
Canterbury, UK - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 11:48:32 (PST)
Ohhhhh, Claire...thank you, thank you, thank you for that photo from OK Magazine. Haven't seen that one before. Now how am I supposed to get anything done after seeing that...?
LynnP
having palpitations in York, PA USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 11:20:35 (PST)
It's terribly unfortunate that according to the article re Mesmer up at Claire's site, romping around on the bed isn't AR's style! :( So much for any upcoming films with a really good love scene! Judging by this account of what Mesmer was really like, they could have done more with the film!
Christine
M, Canada - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 11:09:45 (PST)
Hallo! I'm not that good in English and it's my first day on the internet, but I fond something very special... the website about Alan! Thanks a lot! I love this guy and if there is some more leisure time, I'll come back. See you, Susanne
Susanne <enna-fallingstar@gmx.defoo>
Luckenwalde, Germany - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 11:08:09 (PST)
Off-topic:
I'm curious to get some feedback from our British residents. Recently my husband was emailed a video clip of what appears to be a television advertisement for John West brand canned salmon. It features a man and a bear having a riverside karate fight over a freshly caught salmon...it's marvelously funny. Can anyone tell us if this is a real ad, or just a spoof?
LynnP
sides still hurt from laughing in York, PA USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 07:28:07 (PST)
The ever-entertaining February Rickmanista is up at Fausta's site.
Georgiana (Thank you, Fausta--and lovely chatting with you!) <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 07:12:17 (PST)
AR's horoscope for January 31, 2001, referenced to London: Don't forget to be gentle on yourself. Sometimes when you go through a challenging time, you waste energy being self-critical. [Oh, how unhappy is he with the Potter flick?] You wonder if you could have done something differently, or if you somehow could have solved the problem. Don't waste energy contemplating the past.
June
Chicago, USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 06:54:43 (PST)
More on Beckett, if you can handle it. According to Aint-It-Cool-News:
"Some of the worlds biggest stars are flocking to Ireland for a series of 19 films by 19 Directors to celebrate the Irish writer Samuel Beckett. Anthony Minghella (The English Patient) Neil Jordan (Michael Collins) and Damien O'Donnell (East is East) have shot some of Beckett's plays for the big screen are all expected to be in Dublin for launch on February 1st which will held in Dublin Castle.
Some of world's most renowned actors will also fly in for the launch according to PR staff of RTE; the state TV station which is hosting the party. "We expected all the directors involved as well some actors who have taken part in Beckett films such as John Hurt, Jeremy Irons, Julianne Moore, Alan Rickman and Kristan Scott Thomas.
A total of 19 of Beckett's works will be shown at the Irish Film Centre (IFC) from February 2nd to 8th and will be aired on RTE later this year. The Irish President will also attend the party in February 1st for the actors and directors prior to the screening of the first film."
Magda
Canada - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 12:50:04 (PST)
The RSC's funding is in jeopardy. See the article up at Theatremail.
Georgiana (I thought their "Duchess of Malfi" was spectacular!)
Seattle - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 09:49:03 (PST)
AR's horoscope for January 30, 2001, referenced to London: You could be analyzing your relationships today, figuring out what motivates people and how you interact with them. In many ways you are changing the way you perceive the world, and you are outgrowing much of what your family taught you. Today is a good day to begin thinking for yourself and letting go of some of the ties that bind.
June
Chicago, USA - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 07:44:08 (PST)
Just curious as to how you know that AR is not allergic to cats?
Christine
Montreal, Canada - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 06:48:34 (PST)
My daughter has a theory that Severus Snape is really a snake that is able to take on human form--don't ask me how she came to that conclusion-it seems to me if he was a snake, he would understand snake language-only Harry and Voldemort seem to be able to do that.
a Rickman admirer
USA - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 22:27:07 (PST)
So the cost of colour reprinting was why there was only one of Col. Brandon...I wish that the publishers had checked with ME first - then I would have politely suggested they remove the colour picture of "Edward And The Sheep" and replace it with a colour picture of the wedding. No extra costs involved, just a simple trade-off :)
AR doesn't like to be around "temperamental" personalities? Then he needs to get out of showbusiness hahahahahaha!
Finished reading HP...and I'd swear that JKR viewed Closetland and Barchester Chronicles BEFORE creating Snape. The role fits him like a glove. SNAPE...SLOPE...hmmmm....
Jancette
Canada - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 19:48:10 (PST)
Hello to all -- especially newbies! You have good taste.:) I kindly suggest to the GB-keeper that it is time to edit and store the (soon) two months'worth of entries. Ah, photos, the catnip of my week.:) I have been staring at one, from S&S: the interior portrait of Col B., with the flowing hair. As for the wedding photo, they have to keep something from you, so you'll go and see the movie!:) No, the cost of reprinting hundreds of copies of the photo *in color* was the reason. My fellow ailurophile, as far as I know, Alan is not allergic to cats; neither he is comfortable with something so tempramental. His loss. :)
Ann W
AZ USA - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 16:16:46 (PST)
The official Harry Potter site continues to put up small items, on casting, for example, and the film poster most recently. They promise "Hogwarts online," which has not yet materialized. There is also a new web page called the Harry Potter Wizard Store, which I assume has some affiliation with Warner Bros., since its street address is in Santa Monica.
Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 16:06:43 (PST)
Ok... I've done a runaround of the movie gos sites and I guess the clip wasn't shown. Is that to be expected given they promised a new HP website last november and February is breathing down us now and still no new official HP website?! Makes you wonder if they will get the movie completed by their anticipated due date... (Which wouldn't be that bad a thing since LOTR WILL be ready by its due date and it seems like pretty bad timing to have both LOTR and HP come out within 3 weeks of eachother...)
Sally
Sydney, Aust - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 13:58:41 (PST)
Nope! No HP ad during the superbowl.
Katie
USA - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 13:52:18 (PST)
Well????? Its been nearly 24 hours! Was the HP clip shown during the Super Bowl or not?!
Sally
Sydney, Aust - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 13:49:34 (PST)
Dear Alan, I profoundly respect your incredible gift as an actor, and until now, I have never voiced the fact that I have had a huge crush on you for quite some time!! You are one of the most handsome men I have ever seen! I hope I haven't embarassed you as much as I have myself!! I fell in love with your expessions and character in 'Truly, Madly, Deeply' and since then, I have seen you leap from strength to strength! I would love to meet you one day- perhaps when I next visit London! Anyway, stay well, gorgeous and may your dreams continue to blossom! Warmest Regards from an appreciative fan, Patricia Chriss (Sydney, Australia)
patricia chriss <napalmgroup@yahoo.comfoo>
sydney, nsw australia - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 10:02:27 (PST)
a Rickman admirer:
Yes, I have read the S&S diaries and those color pictures are just the kind you'd find supplied in a record album, except they be much bigger (time for a small rant - why was there only ONE colour picture of Col. Brandon in the entire book? Good grief, there were more colour shots of Mrs. Jennings! And WHY wasn't the wedding picture on page 203 in colour?). But aside from that, it was enjoyable. Interesting to see how much they cut out of the film. And amazing to read Emma's account of what happens behind the scenes - all the work that goes into making something look effortless (seems like everyone was fainting all over the place, even the sheep!). I laughed at the part where Alan swears at a cat...being a cat lover, I hope he was just kidding :)
Jancette
Canada - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 09:58:34 (PST)
The official "Blow Dry" page now has this description of the film: "An emotion-packed comedy of professional rivalry and extravagant hairdos. When the National Hairdressing Championships descend upon a small and unsuspecting Yorkshire town, no one is prepared for the glamour and the heartache, the scheming and the cheating which disrupt their lives."
Georgiana (there was a poster up for sale at a commercial web site about a month ago--can't find it now and no picture was mounted) <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 09:28:25 (PST)
Jancette, have you read Emma Thompson's Sense and Sensibility Diaries?
a Rickman admirer
USA - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 02:17:55 (PST)
~ Well, I've reached page 155 of HP and I can see why the books are so popular with adults as well as children. It makes for a pretty good read - it has many of the same qualities that "Star Wars" had, right down to the 'Dark Side'. Nice to think that Snape will either have a redemption or a romance (or both) by book 7, but I too have doubts that AR would sign on for 6 sequels.
~ So Famous Players is the Canadian theatre for "Blow Dry"? And if March is the release date, looks like March 9 is now the definite date...they surely won't change it again (hopefully). FP does have a website, but unfortunately they only have coming attractions for movies up to Feb 9.
~ The S&S soundtrack IS wonderful! It made me a fan of Patrick Doyle (although I wish they had included Kate's version of "Weep You No More" along side Ms. Eaglen's). And as much as I enjoy the durability of CDs, I miss the era of the record album. Back in the good old days, they sometimes included several sheets of film stills in book form and lots of production notes (I've still got the "Empire Strikes Back" record with its 6 page booklet). Can you imagine the wonderful stuff they might have included in an S&S record album? Sometimes "progress" is really "regression", isn't it :(
Jancette
Canada - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 23:15:33 (PST)
Thanks for the encouraging news re the 'Blow Dry' poster, Leslie. Do we know what it looks like yet?
Gail
Toronto., Canada - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 18:19:56 (PST)
Whitney: collect AR's movies by all means but you might enjoy the Sense and Sensibility Soundtrack Cd to go along with the mood of the movie...It brings the romance between Colonel Brandon and Marianne alive and the movie alive over and over. I have most of his movies and love him in all of them. I just got Truly, Madly, Deeply and am anxious to watch it.......JT....going to watch it now.
Joan T
Sudbury, Ont Canada - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 17:55:43 (PST)
I don't know if this holds true, but the Famous Players Silver City Cinema in our town has a "Blow Dry" poster up in the their lobby in the Coming Soon section. My son works there and apparently his manager said March!
Leslie <Leslie_Calvert@excite.cafoo>
ON Canada - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 16:58:01 (PST)
I recently saw Alan for the first time in Galaxy Quest. I know, he's so famous, but I don't watch that many movies. Well, today I saw Sense and Sensability. He is an awsome actor and he's really handsome and charming. I'm only fifteen, but he swept me off my feet. I hope he stays around for a long time and plays in a lot more movies. I'm keeping up with them! Sincerely, Whitney <>< Romans 8:38-39 P.S. Whoa he is such a good actor. Don't you love how he looked when he was so concerned about Marianne in Sense and Sensability? Go Alan. God luvz U
Whitney Owens <Godsangel999@hotmail.comfoo>
Perry, FL USA - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 15:10:59 (PST)
Sally of Sydney Australia: Well said. You summed it all up. Thankyou!!!!!JT
Joan T
Sudbury, Ontario Canada - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 13:37:07 (PST)
Robyn, greetings. Mr. Rickman does not directly contribute to this guestbook-his "role" is in an inspirational category, so perhaps another "guestbooker" will have the answers you seek. Cheers.
a Rickman admirer <I watch Louis too-that wink always makes me laughfoo>
USA - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 11:09:03 (PST)
Are there any UK AR fans who have managed to get hold of 'Judas Kiss' from a UK store? Thanx
Mandy <wiccan_wonder@witch-in-training.co.ukfoo>
Southampton, UK - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 10:44:09 (PST)
The Irish Times has an article reviewing some of the Samuel Beckett films in the Great Project. You can read the whole thing at The Reel Beckett; the AR-relevant section is:
"Anthony Minghella's version of Play with Alan Rickman, Juliet Stevenson and Kristin Scott Thomas seems even better than the stage original, since the fast intercutting of shots achieves more powerfully what Beckett tries to do by shifting a spotlight from one character to the next."
Magda
Canada - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 10:04:33 (PST)
There was a very brief Harry Potter trailer in Wall Street Week With Louis Rukeyser (yes, I watch Lou) last night. It showed a montage of production stills featuring Harry, Ron, Hermione, Hagrid, the train, and the titles. None of the Hogwarts faculty appeared to be in it.
Fausta <faustaw@yahoo.comfoo>
USA - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 08:33:39 (PST)
As I posted on January 3, but of which you may have lost track: "A "rumors and gossip" site says JK Rowling has alluded to the possibility that Snape may be redeemed in the seventh Harry Potter book--perhaps a romance?"
Georgiana (more wheat in the chaff difficulties these days) <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 08:16:36 (PST)
Alan, Can you tell me where I can contact Claire Promotions Company? I know they are on Long Island, but I don't know where. Even the town would help me get the phone listing. Please contact me ASAP. Thank you very much! Robyn
Robyn Gryphe <gryphe@webtv.netfoo>
LIC, NY USA - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 05:33:46 (PST)
Miramax has once again posted "Blow Dry" on http://www.miramax.com. There is still no trailer in the Downloads section.
Magda
Canada - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 05:22:46 (PST)
By the way, this catsniping is very tiring. According to the coutners on my website, visits are up 25% since the new year - which means a lot of people must have got computers and internet access. Since most of those hits are trucking in from search engines, I would rather imagine this guestbook is also getting increased exposure as well. What a warm and lovely reception we have given all those new visitors over the last week... (Yes, that is aussie tongue in cheek humour...). Give it up folks - I repeat, lets get back to the pleasant stuff where we focus on AR!
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 04:45:29 (PST)
Regretably, Snape has a bigger presence off stage rather than on in all the books so far. The end of Book 4 would rather imply Snape's role is to get better - or he may just disappear on a mystical errand and his crucial bit won't happen until the very end...Who knows if AR will stick out the movies that long! Yes, it never was a leading role!
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 04:33:35 (PST)
Just drop it. Rickman doesn't particularly like people who are always whining about how everyone" hurts their feelings." Get along and try to fit in. And no I don't want to communicate publicly or privately any more on this issue.
a Rickman admirer
USA - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 00:41:59 (PST)
I have been away from the guestbook since my last posting and I returned to a shock. To the people responsible for this guestbook I offer my heart felt sympathys that this sight has tuened into a cat fight. It was a place when i started when I got pretty slashed up over a mistake but that all was in the past and I recognized that. Then it was a daily joy to read my mail and turn in to see the postings. What has become of AR and his talent and a man who demands respect by action and not mud slinging as in Hollywood. I am appauled that people cannot get along. If you don't enjoy a particular thing scroll on by. Don't stop to take a bite out of someone. There are a precious few who have made it an unpleasant read for all the rest who stick it out in hopes of getting information about AR and not who did what to whom in the fan category. To the fasilitators of this site you are doing a wonderful job and keep it up and don't get discouraged as i have. If the man ever read these postings I don't believe he would think very highly of some of the comments. he would laugh at others and not acknowledge ever looking at it. I hope it will change. Take pot shots at me ladies you very well did many times before and i am still here with one purpose and interest Alan Rickman and his career. Thankyou and good bye you can't hurt me. I just feel sad that things have come down to such a low base level.....imagine he is reading this for input and take a good look at what is written..JT
Joan T
Sudbury, ON Canada - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 22:55:13 (PST)
Did you hear that Hillary put a SIGN OUT IN FRONT OF THE kfc? (kentucky Fried Chicken)TWO large thighs, two small breasts and a left wing for $2.99?
sarah robin
USA - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 19:36:32 (PST)
Rickman admirer ; Could you send me your E-mail address so we can can discuss our difference privately, as you have mentioned
ONO
USA - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 19:30:25 (PST)
Well, I bought my copy of "Harry Potter" today. Haven't actually read it yet, but I did browse through it. Snape's first appearance is on page 94 which is slightly less than half way through the book, so, if they are keeping the film very close to the book, does that mean we have to wait 45 minutes before Snape's first appearance onscreen? And it seems that in the book, the characters talk about Snape more than he appears in scenes. There doesn't seem to be a lot of scenes with Harry and Snape (except for a few key ones). Of course the title is called, "Harry Potter", so maybe I'm being too critical :) I just hope this isn't a repeat of past experiences where we read about all of AR's scenes that have been cut or else the Snape role will end up lasting onscreen for about 5 minutes.
Maybe I'll get a different impression when I read the book a little more closely.
Jancette
Canada - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 17:09:30 (PST)
Article Georgiana refers to is posted at This is London if anyone wants to read the full text.
Sally
Sydney, Aust. - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 15:41:04 (PST)
Fausta, you made my day with your fabulous photo of the Sheriff!
Christine
Montreal, Canada - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 13:50:58 (PST)
AR's horoscope for January 26, 2001, referenced to London: [ED: not nearly as specific as yesterday's] Your spiritual side could be strong right now. Maybe you are going through some personal soul-searching. You will want to experience greater feelings of happiness and peace. Perhaps you will be inspired by reading some holy literature. You'll enjoy connecting with the cherished beliefs of different cultures, comparing them with the religion of your childhood.
June
Chicago, USA - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 07:09:49 (PST)
OK Cindie, here it is:
"I collect unusual names", JKR has said. She has explained some of their meanings in interviews.
"Beauxbatons" - French wizarding school: From the French meaning beautiful wands.
"Dobby" - A house Elf: A dobby is a loom attachment used for weaving small figures and an English term for brownie elf.
"Albus Dumbledore" - Dumbledore is an old English word meaning bumblebee and Albus is Latin for white.
"Durmstrang" - a European wizarding school that emphasizes the dark arts: A word play on the German expression "sturm und drang" meaning "storm and stress."
"Expecto Patronum" - a charm that gives defense against Dementors: Patronus is Latin for protector.
"Hagrid" - From old English "hagridden" meaning "having a nightmarish night."
"Hedwig" - A medieval saint's name.
"Remus Lupin" - defence against the dark arts instructor who also happens to be a wolf: Remus is from Romulus and Remus, the twin founders of Rome, who were suckled as infants by a wolf.
"Draco Malfoy" - Draco is Latin for dragon and Malfoy comes from old French meaning bad faith.
"Lord Voldemort" - From the French meaning flight of death.
Just a quick blurb from People magazine: Kevin Costner worked very hard on his Boston accent for his new movie 13 Days since "I know I did a really lousy accent in RH and I don't want to take that kind of heat again."
I was thinking the same thing Barbara, about AR possibly reading the GB. He'd probably never look at it again after the bickering!
P.S. Was in NY this week and stopped in at Borders Bookstore on Park Ave. It was great just knowing that AR had been in that same store! Unfortunately they didn't have Blind Corner in stock!
Christine
M, Canada - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 07:01:15 (PST)
Della, Yes, the GQ DVD has some wonderful scenes with AR that were deleted. I believe they've been mentioned here before, but briefly they include a scene where he is shown to his *quarters* which is hilarious and another where he gives a lesson on the motivations of the rock monster.
Cindie
USA - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 06:05:37 (PST)
Anyone seen the Galaxy Quest DVD? Any good add-ons encluding our man?
DELLA LaDELLA
USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 21:44:47 (PST)
I have loved Alan Rickman since the first time I saw him in Truly, Madly, Deeply and I have loved every role I have seen him play (except for Judas Kiss, but only because I cannot accept him as an American,and I'm actually watching right now) and I look forward to seeing everything he is in that I haven't seen yet. Alan Rickman is my favourite actor.
Chria <qchria@hotmail.comfoo>
USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 21:37:14 (PST)
Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, HB Georgiana, HB to you!!What did your daughter get you this time? I think Dogma suffers from Kevin's desire to be edgy and likeable at the same time. The "gee folks I didn't really mean it" syndrome. It will be interesting to see how his work changes as he matures. It seems like his last work was straddling between adolescence and adulthood.
a Rickman admirer
USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 21:26:08 (PST)
From today's (25 January still here, my birthday) "Evening Standard," in an article titled "Reel Heroes," by Richard Simpson: "The poll also reveals that movie fans rate Darth Vader from Star Wars as the number one screen villain. The rasping cloaked one, whose costume was filled by Englishman Dave Prowse but voiced by James Earl Jones, is closely followed by Alan Rickman's film-stealing performance as the Sheriff of Nottingham in Kevin Costner's Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, and Die Hard villain Hans Gruber -also played by Rickman. Perhaps surprisingly, they beat Anthony Hopkins' chilling portrayal of Dr Hannibal 'The Cannibal' Lecter into fourth place."
Georgiana (I thought Linda was the second best actor in 'Dogma' but would have skipped the film if it weren't for himself...) <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 21:15:34 (PST)
Duplicates deleted.
D.o.C. (Suz)
Suzanne, could you fix this! Bye.
Barbara
Australia. - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 20:15:32 (PST)
I do know that there are two Barbara's and the more the merrier! Judy(Sydney) did you say that their will be vcr's of Judas Kiss? Wonderful. GQ is available on Ex-rental here on the coast as well but so far not Dogma.... Just a matter of time I guess.I would like to say that I have read the past entries to this GB and would like to say that AR would not like us to argue with each other, if he does read this GB. More gentleness more patience with each other....Christine, from Canada, how are you? I'm only at No.6 will keep on till No.(9.Take care everyone. Bye.
barbara <hermione_3@hotmail.comfoo>
Gold Coast, Australia - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 20:14:15 (PST)
GAA! Is there a third Julia now??? There's me, (Julia Petrov), then there's Julia Smith, (also from Canada) and now there's a Julia.. Marshall?... from the USA? Hmm, I thought I was so individual, and now karma hits me. From Now on, I'll post my last name to avoid confusion about authorship. And to add some mildly related AR news, I got a letter from the Masterclass people in London, and apparently Jude Kelly is going to be giving a class on Feb 4. If any of you want to attend, email me and I'll tell you how to get in touch with them. And, on really 6 degrees of Dogma separation, the makers of tequila are facing an agave shortage (the fruit used to make the beverage) and have had to cut down on their agave content. The culprit? Drought.
Julia Petrov <j_petrov@hotmail.comfoo>
Calgary, Canada - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 19:37:06 (PST)
Sally, you're right. The Dogma special edition DVD is not available in Canada or U.S. as yet. There is a DVD and video out but it's just the movie and does not include the extras expected on the special edition.
Lin
Canada - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 19:13:22 (PST)
I really enjoy Mr. Rickman's work.
DELLA LaDELLA(You can can me Della)
USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 19:00:23 (PST)
Just to clarify - I know Dogam is out on DVD in North America, but I was under the impression from Kevin Smiths site that the Special Edition version release had been delayed. And for the person who commented that Clerks and Mallrats were better efforts... Each to their own! (wink!)
Sally
Sydney, Aust - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 18:04:18 (PST)
well, if you don't count the Margaret Thatcher comments....you should hear my father in law when he gets started on "Maggie".
A Rickman admirer
USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 18:01:33 (PST)
One of the things I like most about AR is that he never makes negative statements about anyone even when they might be warrented and he is given an opportunity to. Would't it be nice if we all followed that example. Claire - got to love those pics. S&s will always be my all time favorite AR picture. Even if you don't like Dogma I think watching AR's scenes with Beth are worth fast forwarding to.
Ellen W.
PPa USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 17:51:09 (PST)
Thanks, Jennifer I'd forgotten that GQ had gone on sale. Apparently this is easier to acquire (ex-rental)due to the numbers held by the video shops. ROTN is great (yes especially Ch 9)am now getting hooked on BC (these tapes are great for these sultry nights we're getting here....
Judy <judy1@one.net.aufoo>
Sydney, NSW Australia - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 15:31:22 (PST)
Well as long as they {Silent Bob and Jay} don't show up on my doorstep wanting a date with my daughter, then I guess they are all right. At the top of the list of problems with Dogma is that poopmonster, and the fact that the originator of the said poopmonster did not wash his hands is problem number two, in my book!!!
a Rickman admirer
USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 15:11:37 (PST)
Ok I admit it I'm a Jay and Silent Bob fan, Rickman content aside, I think Kevin Smith mades better films given less money, Clerks being superior to Dogma and Chasing Amy to be third on my list. Mullrats I seem to have missed so far, which I'm assured is a blessing in disguise.
None of the characters had much opportunity for development in Dogma they were on a tough mission to get across vast amounts of big ideas which swamped any attempts at individuality. That I think is the problem with the film.
Claire
- Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 14:41:23 (PST)
I thought that AR's performance was far and away the best on the Dogma film. Jay and Silent Bob stayed in character--{they certainly have had enough practice} but the other characters did not have much depth to them IMHO. Rickman captured something honest and sweet and gentle and one had the feeling that he really did know God.
a Rickman admirer
USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 14:15:25 (PST)
Has anyone viewed the Dogma special edition DVD yet? I thought I saw one in Blockbuster-is there any Rickman in it?
a Rickman admirer
USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 13:48:30 (PST)
Rickman Admirer: Begins with a D, but is not Darlene? And, not everyone is ignoring my posts. ;)
Two cents
USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 13:28:43 (PST)
Christine, I'd love to see the article!
Cindie
- Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 12:34:41 (PST)
The Dogma DVD is available in Canada; I saw it at Sam's in Ottawa.
Magda
Canada - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 11:23:38 (PST)
I don't know if their pricing is uniform across the US, but my local BlockBuster has pre-viewed VHS copies of Judas Kiss and Dogma for only $6.99. Until Jan. 29, it's also and extra $2 off pre-viewed, which means they're only $4.99! This is a heck of a good deal for any of you looking for those movies, even if you're not sure about buying pre-viewed. (I've had no problems so far.) I couldn't wait last year, and bought JK and D new for considerably more :-( Good luck!
Karen
Seal Beach, CA USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 10:45:25 (PST)
AR's horoscope for January 25, 2001, referenced to London: Right now you could be surrounded by younger people. [ED: He is still filming HARRY POTTER...] At work, you might be training new employees [I hear he runs workshops on-set]. Or you could be offering guidance to a young intern [I can see it now -- who is the boy playing young Malfoy? He's probably getting pointers]. You'll enjoy offering your mature wisdom and your ideas to these impressionable minds [fortunate children!]. You make a natural teacher, so don't be afraid to share your knowledge about life!
June
Chicago, USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 08:59:33 (PST)
I was sorry to hear that release of the Special Edition of Dogma has been delayed. I did look it up on Amazon.com and was able to see the DVD photo of the special edition (you can see a larger version by clicking on the box). I was pleased to see the Metatron at the right hand of God. The images are drawings of the characters rather than photos.
Due to the recent slow AR news period (and with an aim to breaking up the recent round of mud slinging). I am including some comments from someone (identified as “webdiva27”) who wrote into the Amazon site:
”My favorite performance was that of Alan Rickman who played the surly and much put upon Metatron (or the voice of God). He portrayed the long suffering character of God's right hand angel with an excellent mix of irony, dry humor, and compassion. His fiery entrance scene was classically funny!
I felt that the weakest performance was that of Fiorentino's who played the main character. . .Her performance improved in the middle of the movie during her scene with Rickman after she discovers her true identity.
Excuse this if it is a double post. I can only say that my computer did something unexpected as I was composing this the first time.
Katrina B
Bloomington , IN USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 08:33:52 (PST)
Just came across what, I thought, was an interesting article on HP with the caption "Author is a wiz at finding names". It gives literal definitions and the origins of the names of the characters in HP. I could post it if anyone is interested. However Severus Snape is not mentioned. I guess that name speaks for itself!
Christine
Montreal, Canada - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 07:08:58 (PST)
I'm also really enjoying ROTN and I'm on tape 8. So something really good is coming up on 9! Can't wait! I usually listen to it as a good night story, curled up in bed! Makes for great dreams! Glad you have it too Barbara!
Christine
Montreal, Canada - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 06:52:26 (PST)
Dogma DVD special edition hasn't been released in Canada as yet.
Lin
Canada - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 04:28:53 (PST)
Glory be, how quickly we deteriorate to mud slinging!
I was at Kevin Smiths site the last week and he was upset that they had delayed releasing the Dogma special edition. Has it come out since???
Sally
Sydney, USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 04:03:07 (PST)
Donna, good to see you posting again. You've been missed. Don't be a stranger!
Jeannette
USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 01:45:18 (PST)
I apologize to the denizens of the guestbook. I should know better than to address anonymous inappropriate comments, as the attention just encourages them to continue.After this, I will just ignore them like everyone else is doing...
a Rickman admirer
USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 23:26:37 (PST)
Is there anyone out there that wants to talk about Alan Rickman? hint hint
Donna
USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 23:16:17 (PST)
Yeah, you're a joke.
ono
USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 23:05:55 (PST)
I AM NOT DARLENE-I go a lot farther back than that, and there are people here who know who I am.
a Rickman admirer
USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 22:48:19 (PST)
Has anyone else seen the Dogma DVD special edition? I have the non special edition and wonder if there is enough Rickman in the jumped up edition to warrant buying it?
a Rickman admirer <Dear 2cents-as far as I concerned, any discussion with you is over.foo>
USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 22:44:35 (PST)
darlene's back?
ono
USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 22:39:14 (PST)
So, feel free--who am I?
a Rickman admirer
USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 22:34:22 (PST)
Rickman Admirer--what a joke! You advise ME to use my real name when you don't? As a long-time reader, I happen to know why you don't use your name. You were here in the past and had some unpleasantries and now don't want to be identified. Again, those in glass houses...
Two cents
USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 22:02:00 (PST)
Disagreements are to be expected when you're posting on a public messageboard and just because we're all AR fans, that doesn't mean we have the same way of looking at things. I just glanced through the guestbook and I have to maintain that there is much more civility here (even with the current disagreements) than other places I've posted - I've posted on the General Hospital sites, and being a Luke and Laura fan, I've been called everything from a "moron" to an "inbred rape lover"...not exactly the kind of comments that encourage polite discourse. So I guess it's no wonder that I feel so at ease in here :)
Jancette
Canada - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 18:19:19 (PST)
Judy (Sydney), I have seen Dogma for sale as ex-rental too as well as Galaxy Quest. Both at Blockbuster for $19.95 when I last looked. Barbara (GC), that Eustacia is quite a girl isn't she? Just wait until you get to tape 9!
Jennifer <jenniferj@telstra.easymail.com.aufoo>
Ballarat, Australia - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 16:59:20 (PST)
I have read this guestbook for years. Looking back over the archives, I can see that people had different opinions, there were conflicts, but people respected each other and expressed themselves in a courteous manner. I am distressed by some of the recent posts, and it seems that the name calling, bickering and finger pointing are being done by some of the newest posters. This is a free country--if you find the guestbook and some of the oldest posters to be "not to your liking" why don't you leave and start your own guestbook? Georgiana is not that "old" of a poster, but she tried to "fit in" with the existing format instead of trying to "attack and divide and conquer". Ultimately you will destroy something that is special to many of us. Why don't you try and get along with the people who are here instead of name calling, accusing and ruining it for the rest of us?
Donna <pdxdonna@aol.comfoo>
USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 16:31:21 (PST)
"Two cents" I haven't a clue what you are referring to. I have no memory of doing any "baiting" or of posting offensive comments. I suppose is someone wants to take offense at my opinions that is their right, but that does not mean my opinions are offensive. I suggest if you are going to attack others, that you use your real name. If I had something "offensive" or "baiting" to say, then I would say it with an e mail site for responses.
a Rickman admirer
USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 16:07:46 (PST)
EXCELLENT idea, Sally--posting privately to people you have issues with. That has been suggested in the past, but no one--including myself, I admit!--seems to take that approach. I agree with you that if everyone did, the list would be what it should be: good-natured, informative, fun and non-threatening to those who mean no harm.
Two cents
USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 15:57:14 (PST)
Points well made Two cents. Its time to put it all in perspective though... Every time some petty attack occurs, the fight is duked about between the victim, a few supporters and a few supporters of the aggressor. Total No: Approx 10 (I;ve been there, I know...) And yet, even if some of the people are repeat viewers of this web page, there are still some 200+ disinterested people reading who don't care about the issue at all - and most would probably rather these things raged behind the scenes in an email exchange.
Maybe if someone wishes to make a less than positive comment in the future, they should request the address of the person who has offended them so that at least that person has a chance first! If a poll is ever needed to resolve an issue, I am happy to pop one up on my website and just post a link from the guestbook, or I believe members of Rafaella's AR list can post polls at the egroups.com site. (e.g. do people wish to see the horoscopes or not?!)It won't work for all disputes, but I know with the attack I had recently, that person would have been better off contacting me first and getting the facts straight! Mebbe this will free up the guestbook and we can get back to the extremely pleasant business of admiring AR and his collective body of work...
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 15:49:38 (PST)
Your point is well-taken, Rickman Admirer. However, those in glass houses...reviewing previous posts, I see you have engaged quite a bit in baiting people and expressing opinions that others rightfully took offense to. There ARE a lot of nice people here, but there are also some, as someone said here recently, who DO think someone died and left them God. And no matter what's going on in others' lives, that's no excuse for treating people rudely. I was speaking the truth when I said there were some petty, contentious people here. And if you took a poll, you'd find I'm not the only one who thinks so.
Two cents
USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 15:40:32 (PST)
Ok folks, break out HP Vol. 1 and find out how many times Snape appears! Because according to , The LA Times has this to say:
So, how close to the book will the big screen version of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone be? Very close, if we're to believe Warner Bros. big shot Lorenzo di Bonaventura. While talking to the LA Times, di Bonaventura revealed, "What we've seen so far is like watching the book come to life. I know the fans won't be disappointed."
He adds, "We couldn't be more confident about it."
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 15:18:18 (PST)
Video retailers in Australia are starting to sell ex-rental copies of Dogma video. Also saw poster for Judas Kiss to be released this year as video (could not find it in Feb listings so possibly March)
Judy <Judy1@one.net.aufoo>
Sydney, NSW Australia - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 14:40:40 (PST)
Thanks Claire for your response. Every person that makes a statement in this guestbook has a responsibility for whatever "tone" this guestbook has. Please, when you contribute your "two cents", please evaluate whether the contribution is part of the solution or part of the problem. As far as I know, every person on this guestbook has a "life" and is a productive contributing member of society. Certainly all are equally valuable in the eyes of God. Since we do not know the details of the individual "lives" and what pressures, concerns etc. are going on, it would be wise to treat people the way we would want to be treated.
a Rickman admirer
USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 13:44:34 (PST)
"Professor Higgens" written for Rex Harrison? G. B. Shaw is rolling in his grave!
susan
USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 13:28:24 (PST)
I am planning on making a donation to the Almeida Theatre in honor of AR's birthday. For those of you who might not know, the Almeida is where he directed the stage version of "The Winter Guest." Is there anyone out there who would like to join me in doing this? I'm planning on sending my donation off around 2/7/01. By the way, there is a American Friends of the Almeida Theatre in New York, so U.S. citizens can claim the donation on their taxes. Let me know if you'd be interested.
Julia <marshalljb@mindspring.comfoo>
USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 12:34:34 (PST)
Magda - re showing a trailer 10 months before the film opens - well, they are already doing that for Lord of the Rings. Trailer in cinemas but first film not out until December.
I think its part of a hype precident set by The Phantom Menace - where people go to the cinema just to see the trailer.
They've even been playing radio and newspaper ads for the release of LOTR trailer. Someones big marketing plan.
Claudia
- Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 12:12:37 (PST)
RA - Sorry can't help with Dogma Special Edition DVD, don't own a player.
Claire
- Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 12:02:03 (PST)
First, Sally, RE: Snape: Spot on! And yes, I suspect AR would prefer books three and four to books one and two. Second, RE: Horoscopes -- harmless fun. When I read mine, they seem more applicable to the day before than to the present day (too late for a prediction)! I think that being an eldest child has formed my personality more than any temporary arrangement of planets and stars. Keep the good cheer coming.
Ann wagner <wagner@cybertrails.comfoo>
AZ USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 10:26:26 (PST)
Jancette, it's kind of you to say that the Guestbook is a friendly place. However, after coming here for several years--and posting occasionally and getting almost no responses to my occasional questions or comments--I have to agree with Sally that this site has some of the pettiest and most contentious people I've ever encountered. Get a life, you-who-know-who-you-are, and let this site be the fun, informative place Suzanne meant it to be.
My two cents
USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 08:58:22 (PST)
Since most people seem alright with this, here is AR's horoscope for January 24, 2001, referenced to London: You could feel pulled in two different directions. If you are trying to make up your mind about something, you could feel a little paralyzed. Maybe you don't yet have enough information to make a choice. Don't pressure yourself into making a decision if you don't feel comfortable about it. Instead, try to get a clearer perspective. Ask others for their opinion. Do some research on the subject at hand.
June
Chicago, USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 07:52:24 (PST)
Re the SuperBowl showing of the HP trailer: why would a studio show a trailer 10 months before the movie opens? I don't think we should hold our breaths.
Magda
Canada - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 04:26:37 (PST)
Fausta, thanks for the info about Mr. Hardy's books. I managed top see "Far from the madding Crowd" many years ago at High School and also read the book then. Alan Bates, Julie Christy and Terence Stamp as Capt. Troy. A truly great book. Have spent the last few days getting the story and I am half way through. It seems his Ladies are either unable to cope and give in (Tamsym), and the so-called "Witch" Miss Vie, who is trouble with a capital "T". I cannot wait to hear the rest of this story and that articulate and wonderful voice of AR. Thanks Jennifer!. Bye.
barbara <hermione_3@hotmail.comfoo>
Gold Coast, Australia - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 01:44:56 (PST)
Snape is, for me, the most complex of the characters in the Harry Potter books. He's clearly got some sort of capital-P Past going on, which makes Harry a mass of emotional associations for him. He's unpleasant, condescending, nasty, onetime bad guy but now on the side of the good guys, implicitly trusted by the head good guy but disliked by the young students of the story. His character develops over the course of the books, and seems now (at the end of book 4) to be on the brink of some revelation as to why he is the way he is. I've heard somewhere that Alan Rickman isn't best pleased with the role, but this may be because he hasn't managed to read the books yet. Snape isn't terribly compelling until his character develops a bit in the later books, and his complexity starts to show. But for those of us who love Alan Rickman's talents, the role was made for him. [Wow, long post, sorry.]
Amanda <editor@texas.netfoo>
TX USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 20:21:34 (PST)
I mentioned the Superbowl trailer possibility on the HPforGrownups e-group, and got a couple of relevant posts. One said that Warner had simply purchased 30 seconds of time, but that they have at least three major movies to plug. The other said that they'd read somewhere that the trailer was to be played AT the Superbowl itself, on the big screen there, not broadcast as a commercial. CAVEAT: I have no idea as to the verity of these, but the people on that list tend to be pretty reliable.
Amanda <editor@texas.netfoo>
TX USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 20:15:55 (PST)
Sorry - slow day here... You could also think of Snape as an indivudal with the charasmatic intelligence of Hans Gruber, the mysteriousness of the Interrogator, the flamboyancy of The Sheriff, the secretiveness of Lukas Hart III, and the menace of Rasputin. I'm sure other people could add to that!
Sally
- Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 18:22:50 (PST)
Robin, you'd probably like the "Harry Potter" books. It is the story of a put-upon boy wizard raised by a non-wizard ("muggle") aunt and uncle after the death of his parents. He has a jagged scar on his forehead, the mark of the evil wizard that killed his parents. He ends up off to school at Hogwarts where he has a variety of teachers, one of which is Snape. Snape is the potions teacher, and the proctor for Slytherin, the most nefarious of the four houses at Hogwarts. He has an ambiguous past (and present) as to whether he walks on the light or the dark side. The movie filming is of the first book, and each book corresponds to a different year at Hogwarts. The complexity of the story, and morality therein, appears to become appropriately more complex as Harry ages. It seems they are as eagerly read by adults as children. I know a cardiologist who read the fourth (and longest) book by going back 50 pages every time he picked it up and re-reading those, just to make it last longer!
Georgiana
Seattle - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 17:57:47 (PST)
I like the horoscopes. I find them amusing. A change of pace....
S ;-) my 2 cents worth
USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 17:46:34 (PST)
Forgive me for being lazy, but I have never read the Harry Potter series. Could someone descibe Snapes Charactor to me? TY
robin
USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 17:13:18 (PST)
Yes, according to the "Hitometer" statistics, the guestbook receives between 200 and 300 hits a day on average (though that may include reloads, I'm not sure).
Suzanne <SuzanneK@bigfoot.comfoo>
Hallettsville, TX USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 17:02:29 (PST)
Upon pontification, I should add that most 'hard core' AR fans are NOT 'territorial!' Fortunately, the 'occasionaly unpleasant ones' (from the slams and slights I have received both publically and personally) can be counted on 1 hand! I now just follow the advice I got from someone the last time I came under attack - the instigator was just having a bad day (and we all have them) and decided to spread that... No need for me - or you - to take on their bad day as well! Its just a shame that they feel compelled to spread it publically through a guestbook which receives, several 100 hits a day!!! (it was an impressively high number of hits if I recall correctly from a previous post, Suzanne???)
Well, here's to hoping that AR will be back in the news soon! Meanwhile, we'll have to be content that HP is back to being filmed and they recently filmed departure from Platform 4 (...) (Empireonline has that bit - don't have link at hand...). No sighting of any big stars though.
Sally
Sydney, Aust - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 16:36:13 (PST)
Just got finished reading through a list of Peter O'Toole's movies and it's amazing the number of films that would be suitable remakes for AR. A good choice would be "Goodbye Mr. Chips" (although without those dreadful songs)- and for some bizarre reason I can picture Tracy Ullman in the role of the free-spirited Katherine :)
Also wouldn't mind seeing a remake of "The Lion In Winter" (with Emma T as Eleanor of Aquitaine). And AR would be brilliant as the psycho director in "The Stunt Man"...and as the Roman general, Silva, in "Masada". Uh, however, I think we'd all be better off WITHOUT a remake of "Caligula" or "Supergirl" or "King Ralph".
BTW, this is by far, one of the most polite forums I've visited. I'm usually at the "General Hospital" (soap opera) sites, where posters are treated like fresh meat at a vulture gathering. This place is like a breath of fresh air
Jancette
Canada - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 16:00:08 (PST)
Personally, I see nothing wrong with AR's horoscopes, and sometimes even find them amusing. No, it's not news related, and I know a few of you could do without them, but judging by the amount of e-mail I've received, it looks as though more of you enjoy them than not.
Everyone here is free to express their opinions, and I welcome and appreciate that. We're a civil bunch, are we not? So please, let's try harder not to criticize others for their opinions.
Suzanne <SuzanneK@bigfoot.comfoo>
I like that "Thumper" policy. :-), - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 15:36:21 (PST)
Sorry about the bad grammer in that post below... SHould have read it more thoroughly before posting... Oops! ;-)
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 15:22:19 (PST)
A writer from the Baltimore Sun was given an Edgar Allen Poe anthology... Relevance - he felt that should a film be made (or in his mind), AR would be suitable as 'Fortunato' in the story, The Cask.
As to other matters, I guess AR is on vacation and news is low, but it does seem like some fans out there are increasingly getting territorial about what is 'theirs' and what is 'news' and dislike it when someone else contributes something not to their liking. The fact is, this is a forum to express appreciation of AR and his work, and incidently, it has become one of many mediums on the web to disseminate news, people always have different ways and means to express their appreciation for AR and I personally feel that none should be slammed just because it doesn't meet with the 'hard core' fans who seem to think that 'I was there at the start any means used to express appreciation for AR on the web, and everyone else are inferior and useless' - which is how you make people feel. The fact is, more and more people are coming online all the time, more and more people are finding this guestbook, and in the last 3-6 months, there have been increasing 'attacks' made on contributers to the guestbook. Well, that's stupid! AR is not 'yours', people express things differently and you better get used to more and more people coming up with creative ways to 'spread the word' about AR! IMagine how many 'new fans' are going to appear after Harry Potter? I feel sorry for the reception they are going to get from a selfish few at this rate.
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 15:20:59 (PST)
Claire, do you know anything about the special edition Dogma DVD? Does it have enough of Rickman to make it worth the extra expense? I am not particularly taken with Mr. Smith's body of work, although Chasing Amy was interesting.
a Rickman admirer
USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 14:58:40 (PST)
I believe in the "thumper" policy of interpersonal interactions. To paraphrase "if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all." All this bickering is uncomplimentary to Mr Rickman.
a Rickman admirer
USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 14:54:35 (PST)
UK Rickman News: Dogma video is now released here to buy - last week I think (was abroad so didn't see original notices). If this information is posted here already I didn't find it amongst the volume of *non news*.
Claire
- Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 14:21:50 (PST)
what? Did the truth hurt?
nala
USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 12:52:03 (PST)
denizens.sorry-BTW Julia, I don't suppose that Rex would have that "bit" included in his autobiography, would he. Boy, would he be hard to live with!
a Rickman admirer <thanks "an admirer of a Rickman Admirer"-would I be an admirer of A Rickman Admirer admirer?foo>
USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 12:38:00 (PST)
Whoa!!!!!!!!!!!I am very fond of Geergiana and the horoscope was meant to amuse, not start world war three! Georgiana did not criticize the use of ny pseudonym-it was a very sweet person that was apparently having a bad day. Come back! You know who you are. I enjoy the horoscopes but don't necessarily think they have much weight either. I guess if Suzanne thinks they are a waste of space, she will let all involved know. Otherwise, I suggest that the GB denisens skip posts that they are not interested in reading~~~cheers
a Rickman admirer
USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 12:30:17 (PST)
Just had to add my few cents-- Guinevere was a great film, I thoroughly enjoyed it, but I'm surprised that it was chosen to be the first on-line pay-per-view film-- I would have chosen something like The Matrix. And about Rex Harrison-- this man was so egotistical that he refused to have Jeremy Brett's number, "On the Street Where You Live," filmed on the same set as his later "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face" number. So, the production crew had to build a whole new set... Hollywood!
Julia (this could get confusing))
Calgary, Canada - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 12:17:54 (PST)
It's not so much that horoscopes are offensive; it's that they're so vague that they could apply to almost anyone under any sign. Perhaps waiting until there's a really ironic one would be better. At least they're not a total waste of space like the animal impersonations that some people like to do.
Magda
Canada - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 10:17:50 (PST)
I like it.
Misty
USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 10:11:14 (PST)
About horoscopes: didn't mean to offend anyone. I'll stop if it bothers people.
June
Chicago, USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 09:08:27 (PST)
AR'horoscope for January 23, 2001: You've always had a rich fantasy life. The images that play themselves out in your mind as more entertaining than any movie! Today your inner vision could be especially dramatic. Maybe you will be thinking about a movie that you watched last night. You could be replaying certain scenes in your mind, reliving the emotions of the characters. Or you could be thinking about events in a book that you are reading.
June
Chicago, USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 09:06:24 (PST)
MEOW
srm
USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 08:25:06 (PST)
ARA: your comments are out of line when they are not actually incorrect. It was not Georgianna who commented on RA's pseudonym.
Magda
Canada - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 06:52:00 (PST)
As suggested by another fan, maybe a suitable compromise for both June & Georgiana would be to have a monthly horoscope in the Monthly Rickmanista, instead of a daily here?
Fausta <faustaw@yahoo.comfoo>
USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 06:32:19 (PST)
Georgiana: Who died and left you in charge of this guestbook? Lighten up already! You keep scaring people away from here. I really had to chuckle when I read "a Rickman admirer's" horoscope for you! As I recall, you also criticized her "name" a while back. Chill.
An admirer of "a Rickman admirer"
USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 02:18:49 (PST)
Georgiana--your horoscope for 01/23/01 adjusted for Seattle. You will have a journey very early in the day, which will involve a bit of stress. The weather will be cloudy and rainy. You will have some involvement with sick individuals and their families and will be able to provide comfort. The future shows that you will find a number of people with a common interest and diverse opinions. Though your day will end with a short trip, you will enjoy the comfort of your home with family. A trip across the ocean is forecasted for the more distant future. Take a warm coat and an umbrella!
a Rickman admirer <he he he-I rather enjoy the horoscopes!foo>
USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 01:59:14 (PST)
One list of Super Bowl XXXV advertisers is up and lists Warner Bros. as having "at least" one 30 sec spot.
Georgiana
Seattle - Monday, January 22, 2001 at 21:22:11 (PST)
This may be old news, but my husband was on the Babylon 5 website recently. Apparently there was an episode dealing with the main characters being interrogated. The creator credited *Closetland* with being the basis for those scenes.
Cindie
- Monday, January 22, 2001 at 16:36:38 (PST)
It IS Chris Columbus, and it was Columbus also who DID direct both "Home Alone" and "Home Alone 2."
Georgiana
Seattle - Monday, January 22, 2001 at 15:43:55 (PST)
John Hughes? I thought it was Chris Columbus.
Magda
Canada - Monday, January 22, 2001 at 15:30:25 (PST)
You pretty much said it, Fausta... I was just getting the web address (www.searchingforjohngissing.com) mixed up with the film title (The Search for John Gissing). I realise from earlier entries, I had it right originally - it just got 'changed' when I overhauled the website... But I do see that they have added AR to IMDB as being in the film...
Sally
- Monday, January 22, 2001 at 14:14:06 (PST)
On the front of the LA Times sports page, a section I seldom read, I stumbled across a list of commmercials to be aired during the SuperBowl. Alas, for what it's worth, Harry Potter wasn't listed. Re. the big color picture of Harry with Hedwig, the owl, on the cover of Sundays LA Times entertainment movie special edition -my 2 daughters, both HP fans, thrashed thru the paper til they found the few paragraphs on HP. Upon discovering that it is being directed by John Hughes, who they know did Home Alone, they both wailed, "Oh No, he'll ruin it." The older one added, "It's NOT a comedy." I assured them that everything I had read indicated that JK Rowling is keeping very close track of the script and filming. Let's hope so, eh?
Karen
Seal Beach, CA USA - Monday, January 22, 2001 at 13:51:15 (PST)
According to IGN FilmForce, 17 January (same date as the Empire on-line release), the Super Bowl "Harry Potter" preview is only a possibility at present.
Georgiana (who, for one, could well do without the horoscopes, finding them ridiculous...)
Seattle - Monday, January 22, 2001 at 11:07:06 (PST)
Well, at least it looks as though we are expecting 'Blow Dry' here in Canada sometime this year. In yesterday's Toronto Sun the film critic lists, among 'biggies to look for in 2001' 'Blow Dry': Alan Rickman is the hairdresser who joins up with his ex-wife (Natasha Richardson)to go for gold in a hairdressing contest.
Gail <gail.rayment@sympatico.cafoo>
Toronto, Canada - Monday, January 22, 2001 at 10:38:54 (PST)
De-lurking for a few minutes...
All right, I'm hooked. After months of wondering what all the fuss was about, I finally bought HP & the Sorcerer's Stone. I finished it in less than five hours. Can't wait for the film now...there isn't a better casting for the role of Snape than AR. He's perfect for it.
A very belated "Happy Holidays" to fellow GB denizens 'round the world...and a big thank you to Suzanne, as always, for giving us a home!
LynnP
York, PA USA - Monday, January 22, 2001 at 07:37:02 (PST)
AR's horoscope for January 22, 2001, referenced to London: This is a good day to recognize the importance of a romantic relationship in your life. Sometimes you can be very independent, and you imagine that you don't really need a partner in your life. Today you will be realizing that you do need companionship and affection because you are a sensitive person. It's okay to acknowledge this. If you have somebody in your life, let them know how much you appreciate them today.
June
Chicago, USA - Monday, January 22, 2001 at 07:19:05 (PST)
Sally, did the producers of The Search for John hint at what the correct title might be?
Barbara, T. Hardy used the themes of TROTN repeatedly in several of his other books; for instance, man vs nature, pastoral settings, local dialect, women who can't cope. While I don't like Hardy's prose (I prefer his poetry), you might enjoy The Mayor of Casterbridge, Far From The Madding Crowd (available as an e-book), and Tess of the D'Urbervilles (which was made into a beautiful film by Roman Polanski, one of my favorite directors).
$3.50 to tie up the computer (& that's after one gets high-speed connections) just to watch a film that can't be saved? No thank you!
Fausta <faustaw@yahoo.comfoo>
USA - Monday, January 22, 2001 at 06:15:05 (PST)
Rickman Admirer, I must have read the same autobiography because I recall Rex Harrison saying his vocal range was something like one and a half notes and that is why he developed that talking style. Worked great.
Cindie
USA - Monday, January 22, 2001 at 05:50:04 (PST)
Johnny Depp? He was great in "Sleepy Hollow" but "Blow"!!! Oh my! I have now got ROTN from my friend Jennifer from Ballarat and would like to thank her very much! I could listen to AR forever and this story has caught my interest. I have not read many of Mr. Hardy's books - perhaps an incentive to collect some of his other books. Have any of you read his other stories? Are there any as good as ROTN? Claire, I would just like to say that I don't NEED a second Glance!!! S&S is one of my favourites. I also have emailed Arena to see if "Dark Harbor" will be shown soon. Will let you all know how I get on. Bye.
Barbara
Gold Coast, Australia - Monday, January 22, 2001 at 00:29:22 (PST)
Julia I read an autobiography and Rex did indeed claim that he taked the song because of his singing voice-his characterization was so good I can understand the feeling that the song was "meant" to be "talked" instead of sung. I consider him the first "rap" performer.
a Rickman admirer
USA - Monday, January 22, 2001 at 00:14:43 (PST)
~ Would I pay $3.49 to watch a film on my PC? Not when, for about the same price, I can rent a film and play it on my VCR.
~ "Jancette, if you typed "blow" you are fortunate that a Johnny Depp movie was all that you got! a Rickman admirer USA - Sunday, January 21, 2001 at 00:48:00 (PST)"
*blinking eyelashes innocently* I'm sure I have no idea what you're referring to.
Jancette
Canada - Sunday, January 21, 2001 at 22:14:14 (PST)
Hello there. Sorry to be about a week behind, but...the role of Professor Higgins was written FOR Rex Harrison, and anyone who plays the role should do the talk/singing thing. Harrison didn't speak the songs because he had a "crappy" singing voice, that just IS Higgins. AR would be a wonderful Higgins, by the way. He has grace, elegance, intelligence and love.
Julia <niasmith@look.cafoo>
USA - Sunday, January 21, 2001 at 19:39:58 (PST)
Well... I can tell you that the producers are still thinking about The Search for John Gissing because I got a polite email over Xmas from one of the producers, informing me that I had the wrong name for the film and could I please correct it on my AR website? So, they are still doing SOMETHING with the film...
Sally
- Sunday, January 21, 2001 at 18:06:10 (PST)
The LA Times on-line article, titled "Something Familiar This Way comes," describes the Harry Potter film as having "one of those indomitable character actor casts."
Georgiana
Seattle - Sunday, January 21, 2001 at 13:32:05 (PST)
L.A. Times today 21 Jan 01: Cover of the Calendar section titled "Harry Potter and the Sneaks of 2001" shows a large picture from the movie of Harry holding Hedwig.
Inside, under Sneaks 2001/Spring: Blow Dry. The national hair championships invade the small working-class city of Keighley. (Miramax) [No picture]
Under Sneaks 2001/Fall/Holiday: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Chris Columbus directs Daniel Radcliffe, John Cleese, Robbie Coltrane and others in an adaptation of J.K. Rowling's first Potter novel, in which the boy discovers his magical heritage. (Warner Bros.)
I didn't see "Searching for John Gissing" anywhere.
And "others"? Sigh...
Sue Zen
El Lay, CA USA - Sunday, January 21, 2001 at 11:29:44 (PST)
Harbinger of Things to Come Department:
"In an experiment aimed at determining whether consumers will be willing to pay to watch feature films on their personal computers, Miramax is planning to offer its 1999 release Guinevere over the Internet (http://www.guineverethemovie.com) starting Monday for $3.49. The film, accessible in full-screen, near-DVD quality, will take about 30 minutes to download, provided that users have access to a high-speed Internet connection. An automatic encryption program will allow it to be viewed during a 24-hour period only and will prevent it from being copied or forwarded. The film is being presented as part of Miramax's recent tie-up with SightSound.com, an Internet site that offers a number of short films online for free."
If Miramax gets cold feet for the fifth time and doesn't release Blow Dry in March, I wonder if they'll release it this way.
Magda
Canada - Sunday, January 21, 2001 at 09:17:34 (PST)
Sally, I had trouble with one wallpaper page on one browser, so opened up the "other" browser and was able to see it and download. The trouble was with AABA #1, and it was very slow downloading even on the alternate browser. Often helps, too, to shut down and reboot
Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Sunday, January 21, 2001 at 08:58:11 (PST)
Sally, I don't know why you aren't able to get the wallpaper. Maybe you have trouble downloading very large pictures. The links are all working, and the most recent one is from Dogma. All the wallpaper comes from Barbara, who I thank for her generosity.
If anyone has any suggestions, please let us know! Thank you.
Fausta <faustaw@yahoo.comfoo>
USA - Sunday, January 21, 2001 at 07:14:02 (PST)
Is it only me or can others get into Fausta's wallpaper page??? Fausta, I can't - tells me the link doesn't exist and I got a tripod page...
Sally
- Sunday, January 21, 2001 at 03:49:13 (PST)
Jancette, if you typed "blow" you are fortunate that a Johnny Depp movie was all that you got!
a Rickman admirer
USA - Sunday, January 21, 2001 at 00:48:00 (PST)
I love your page! I have been an avid AR fan for many years and this page just feeds into the obsession. Thanks for all the info posted.
Giulia <giuliamarie@hotmail.comfoo>
Pasadena, CA USA - Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 23:13:29 (PST)
Hello everyone. Jancette, I have a copy from CME as well and will try to hear what AR says. To Janelle Cleary - Welcome! and to Jenny also from Melborne, I know how you feel! I sat through so many video clips I knew more than my teenagers what the songs where! However it was worth the ewait!. I cannot wait for the SBS to show Beckett, for now I will be content with Mr Slope this afternoon! Bye.
Barbara
Gold Coast, Australia - Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 20:23:49 (PST)
ROTFLMAO!!!! Just for the heck of it, I typed in "Blow" and it takes you to www.getsomeblow.com. It IS a movie about the cocaine market starring Johnny Depp!! Can you imagine if they release "Blow" and "Blow Dry" at the same time? I can just picture hords of teens going to the wrong cinema, expecting to see their fave Depp in a real edgy picture about the drug trade and wind up seeing AR trimming peoples' hair LOL!!!
Jancette
Canada - Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 14:05:31 (PST)
Thanks to Joan, Miranda & Barb for helping with my CME puzzle. Wish I had closed captioning, but it seems like I don't. I thought the line was " *blank* good", but never would have guessed the missing word was "right".
"Blow"= "Blow Dry"? With Johnny Depp?? I dunno..."Blow" starring Depp sounds more like a film about cocaine rather than hairdressers, doesn't it??? I'm beginning to think "Blow Dry" will end up like "Mesmer"...straight to video :(
Jancette
Canada - Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 13:54:25 (PST)
From today's Daily Mail magazine - CONNECTED Rachel Griffiths co-stars with... Pete Postlethwaite who recently appeared on tv in The Sins with... Geraldine James whose other tv credits include Band of Gold featuring... Cathy Tyson who made her film debut in Mona Lisa alongside...Robbie Coltrane whose forthcoming film projects include From Hell, starring... Johnny Depp star of the soon to be released *BLOW* which also features... Rachel Griffiths. Could this be the same film as "Blow Dry" aka "Never Better" and since when did it feature Johnny Depp ???!!! Will this film ever be seen ? Does it actually exist or is it simply a figment of our imagination ? The plot thickens....
Catherine <catherine.bowles@virgin.netfoo>
Halifax, Yorkshire - Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 12:42:20 (PST)
Jancette...My copy of CME is not close-captioned, but according to the screenplay, Sinclair says "Right. Good." just before he says "I'm glad you're back."
Barb
MI USA - Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 10:06:17 (PST)
If you want to find out what that line is you should put closed captioning on when your watching it.I do it all the time to find out what lines are that I cnt quite figure out what there saying.Ill go back to watching Die Hard now Bye!!
Miranda <CindyLooWho345@cs.comfoo>
Tampa, FL USA - Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 09:25:37 (PST)
Please visit the wallpaper page, since Barbara sent a heavenly montage!
Fausta <faustaw@yahoo.comfoo>
USA - Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 06:20:22 (PST)
For all you Australian AR fans, I read in Thursday's Age newspaper ( The green guide- Melbourne) that SBS is to screen the Beckett plays latter this year. It then went on to state that the actors included Judi Dench and Alan Rickman so keep a lookout for them, what a treat!! Also after months of devoted watching pay tv (channel 16)I finally managed to see the Indemand video clip, now I know what everyone has been raving about, it made my knees go weak, made watching All those music videos worthwhile, and I'm an opera fan, so that's saying something.
Jenny <gberry@cosmos.net.aufoo>
Melbourne, Australia - Friday, January 19, 2001 at 23:00:42 (PST)
For all you Australian AR fans, I read in Thursday's Age newspaper ( The green guide- Melbourne) that SBS is to screen the Beckett plays latter this year. It then went on to state that the actors included Judi Dench and Alan Rickman so keep a lookout for them, what a treat!! Also after months of devoted watching pay tv (channel 16)I finally managed to see the Indemand video clip, now I know what everyone has been raving about, it made my knees go weak, made watching All those music videos worthwhile, and I'm an opera fan, so that's saying something.
Jenny <gberry@cosmos.net.aufoo>
Melbourne, Australia - Friday, January 19, 2001 at 22:59:58 (PST)
Jancette: I didn't particularly like "close my eyes" and not just for the subject matter but I shall watch it again or forward it to that segment and have a listen. Maybe I can help?
Joan T
Sudbury, Ontario Canada - Friday, January 19, 2001 at 21:53:05 (PST)
Just stopped by to look at your site. Thanks!
Ernie <eldake@yahoo.comfoo>
Norcross, GA USA - Friday, January 19, 2001 at 17:08:32 (PST)
Hello again, the tape is gone. Bye,
Alice <variot@research.att.comfoo>
Florham Park, NJ USA - Friday, January 19, 2001 at 13:47:06 (PST)
Hi there! I have a late Christmas gift for anyone in the US: I have an extra tape of Rasputin, brand new, to give. I ordered a copy some time ago but I had a problem with it and had it replaced. However in the meantime I bought the DVD. So I'm left with this tape. If anybody wants it, send me an email. First in line, first served. Btw, shipping is free ;o). This is (almost) Christmas! To all of you, bravo for your admirable work on AR. Do go on! Bye, Alice
Alice Variot <variot@research.att.comfoo>
Florham Park, NJ USA - Friday, January 19, 2001 at 09:06:24 (PST)
AR's horoscope for January 19, 2001, referenced to London: This could be a nice day for meditating. If you can make the time, you'd benefit from a hot bath with sea salt or a quiet evening sitting in the candlelight. You'll be in a reflective mood. Maybe you need to examine the events of the past weeks and figure out if you want to aim yourself in a different direction. By connecting with the stillness inside of you, you will be able to see more clearly.
June
Chicago, USA - Friday, January 19, 2001 at 07:04:05 (PST)
Ah, here I am with a flock of knowledgeable AR fans and I almost forgot to ask the question that I've been trying to get an answer to...in CME, when Natalie returns with her gift for Sinclair and she's sitting there pinning it onto his shirt, Sinclair says something (right before he says, 'I'm glad you're back') but for the life of me I can't figure out what he's saying. Anybody know????
Jancette
Canada - Thursday, January 18, 2001 at 21:56:26 (PST)
Oops sorry - meant to add it will be released in GERMANY on April 12, 2001 - sorry!
Sally
Sydney, Aust - Thursday, January 18, 2001 at 18:55:36 (PST)
I see IMDB lists "Help, I'm a fish!" to be released on April 12, 2001. Still no news when it will hit the english countries though (apart from that showing at a kiddies film fest. in Chicago last year...)
Sally
Sydney, Aust - Thursday, January 18, 2001 at 18:55:04 (PST)
From yesterday's Hollywood Reporter: "For late summer, Winstar has scheduled the Aug. 10 release of "Beckett on Film," which will be presented in five separate feature programs containing film versions of Beckett's 19 plays. Segments were directed by Atom Egoyan, Neil Jordan, Anthony Minghella, David Mamet, Karel Reisz and Patricia Rozema and feature Alan Rickman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jeremy Irons, Julianne Moore and the late John Gielgud."
Georgiana
Seattle - Thursday, January 18, 2001 at 10:01:44 (PST)
AR's horoscope for January 18, 2001, referenced to London: You could come across an old friend, ALAN. Perhaps you will receive an e-mail from a pal you haven't seen for a while. Or maybe you will receive a phone call from a good buddy. Take a moment and connect with your friend. You'll enjoy sharing news with each other. Offer updates about your romantic life and your personal adventures. Give positive feedback to each other, and be grateful for this friendship.
June
Chicago, USA - Thursday, January 18, 2001 at 08:24:37 (PST)
I know we can count on you for that one Suzanne!:)
Christine
M, Canada - Thursday, January 18, 2001 at 07:01:03 (PST)
Eleven days away! If Snape is in the Harry Potter trailer, you can be sure I'll have it up on the Internet within hours.
Suzanne <SuzanneK@bigfoot.comfoo>
I never had a reason to watch to the Super Bowl before!, - Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at 17:26:32 (PST)
What a great page! The In Demand filmclip is the best filmclip ever and I found out who was in it and then found your site! It was great visiting here!!
Most excellent news - possible...
The first Harry Potter trailer will be shown during the American Superbowl. This is what Empireonline had to say:
Touchdown For Harry Potter 17/01/2001
Potter fanatics will get their wish later this month when the first Harry Potter trailer hits the screen, that is, as long as they're American. Yes, those lucky, lucky folks across the pond will see Harry strut his stuff in glorious technicolour in a planned screening of the trailer during Super Bowl XXXV on January 28.
The 30 second spot will join promos for The Mummy Returns, Hannibal and possibly even Jurassic Park 3 in spots throughout the sporting event. As America’s most-watched programme, the Super Bowl will draw an estimated 90 million viewers who will all get the chance to see Harry in action. Meanwhile his countrymen will have to toil away the time until its ineviatable Internet release. No fair.
Set them VCRs folks - mebbe it'll be our first glimpse of AR as Snape!!
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at 14:09:25 (PST)
I think "Quills" portrayed the Marquis de Sade as nothing but a monster to the end. That is one of the reasons the film is uncomfortable viewing -- his total lack of morality is unnerving. Everyone suffers horribly as a result of his manipulative psychological poses, but like so many glib (anti)moralists, one of whom, played by Michael Caine became his nemesis, his command of the language seduces others to the point where they lose track of their reason. It's like the wolf guarding the henhouse sort of mentality popular in politics today -- totally cynical. It made me think of AR because I remember reading about AR advising Ingrid Bergman's daughter (I can't think of her name at the moment)to play a horrible nazi because she was simply dramatizing a true story, not inhabiting the character itself. "Quills" is a play about the nature of evil, which can often take the form of a wealthy and articulate aristocrat, as we all know. It cannot be compared to Closet Land, but perhaps a bit to Rasputin. Closet Land just struck me as evil without a purpose.
susan
USA - Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at 14:03:14 (PST)
Thanks Georgiana! I rather abruptly had to buy a new computer last week and since I was going to have to splurge, I thought I may as well get one with a DVD player, so am now trying to decide which DVDs to buy and GQ ranks right up there... And mebbe Rasputin (UK)
Off Topic... For any aussie's I may have panicked (like myself), Lock, Stock and 2 smoking barrels on the ABC - turns out its a series based on the film...
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at 13:55:29 (PST)
Anna, he's been asked that before; he says that although he would like to have children, there is more than one person involved...
Julia
Calgary, Canada - Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at 12:18:54 (PST)
one thing i wonder about alan rickman..i have only recently become a fan..butwhy does he have no children?
anna
london, USA - Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at 11:03:31 (PST)
Sally, the GQ "rock thing" to which I believe you are referring is in the deleted scenes part of the CD, not in the special video interviews. It is Rickman sounding quite a bit like Mesmer in telling Jason how to get in tune with the rock monster he is fighting below on the planet's surface. Only a bit of the scene remained in the film.
Georgiana
Seattle - Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at 07:33:03 (PST)
In The Great Gatsby,
Tom Buchanan was married to Daisy
Nick Carraway was the neighbor/narrator
Fausta
USA - Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at 07:14:24 (PST)
AR's horoscope for January 17, 2001, referenced to London: You might finally get your way. If you have been pushing hard to achieve a certain goal, you could experience a major breakthrough. Maybe you will hear some good news about your job. Or you might be able to finally pay off an old debt, creating greater cash flow for you. You'll enjoy a feeling of abundance and prosperity as you head into the next month.
June
Chicago, USA - Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at 06:51:46 (PST)
Julia: I am interested in your analogy of the character Tom Buchanan in The Great Gatsby and I cannot recall if Tom was the (she called him bruttish) husband or the neighbour. I was in and out of the room so it got a bit muddy. Which would you see AR playing in character...Interesting stuff.
Joan T
Sudbury, Ontario Canada - Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 21:57:25 (PST)
Just made it downstairs after lying in bed for three days straight, knocked out by a bug. Good to see that someone else liked Quills. It was an amazing movie, and Michael Caine proved his worth as an actor again. I'm not sure I could see AR in it, but I've been surprised and horrified by his film roles before. I don;t think there could be any comparison between Quills and Closetland, simply because Closetland was poorly written and directed, and Quills was a masterful production and would be my pick for best movie of the year alongside Billy Elliott (for different reasons). As I said when I first posted my response to the film, Quills is not for everyone--it is extremely disturbing for anyone with a conscience. But the villain is not likeable (neither of them, I should say) and the film is so powerful you can;t deny the experience, which is something most people don't like. If ever a movie constructively pulled the rug out from people's expectations, Quills is it. And, on a different note, I watched A&E's The Great Gatsby on Saturday, and was surprised by the actor playing Tom Buchanan-- could he have emulated Alan any more?!?! It was amusing, and lent the film shades of Murder, Obliquely and CME. Very interesting how things fall together.
Julia
Calgary, Canada - Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 21:20:01 (PST)
Has anyone tested the following DVD easteregg on the GQ DVD? There is supposed to be an interview with AR - and the other stars - is this the 'rock' thing everyone was on about earlier???
Access The Egg From the disc's main menu go to the 'Cast and Crew Biographies.' In the biographies of actors Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shaloub, Daryl Mitchell and Sam Rockwell you will find small buttons that you can highlight using your remote. If you press 'Enter' they will reveal some interview clips with the star talking about the movie. You can find the same buttons in the biographies of director Dean Parisot and the movie's Creature Effects crew.
Found this at www.dvdeastereggs.com A good site - froze a bit when first released, but florishing now!
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 20:24:35 (PST)
~"Blithe Spirit" and "Brief Encounter" - those are two more I haven't seen. And here I was thinking I was quite well rounded in my film viewing habits...obviously I've been slacking off :)
~Just shows you how out of the loop I am...I had no idea Michael Williams was Judi Densch's real life husband and I've been watching "A Fine Romance" for the past few Saturdays.
~June: Yes, CL is disturbing. And in all honesty, if AR wasn't in it and someone described the movie to me, I wouldn't go to see it.
~And to a Rickman admirer's moral dilemma - well, first off it's unusual to see the phrases "movie industry" and "honor bound" in the same sentence :) Having said that, Is glamorizing and sanitizing monsters the moral thing to do? Obviously the answer is no but I think Hollywood forever has its eye on the "bottom line" so I don't think they have any dilemma about it. Look at "Silence Of The Lambs"...it ended up having it's own little catchphrase marketed (how many jokes have we heard using the words 'fava beans and a nice chianti')and at the Oscars, Billy Crystal had himself wheeled out a la Hannibal Lecter and he got a big laugh out of it. No moral dilemma there apparently. I think if you get 'boffo boxoffice', the moral dilemma becomes an overlooked issue. JMO.
Jancette
Canada - Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 18:22:02 (PST)
Dont get me wrong - I liked Lock, Stock etc as well, although Snatch was better. But in Australia, the ABC is (or was) sacred for showing interesting science and art documentaries and a whole host of shows vareity, comedy shows etc from the UK (like Barchester Chronicles - right now!) and Australia and very little from America, and practically never, ever showed movies (unless they were masterpiece theatre or something). There are no commericals and its all paid for out of our tax dollars. Its vaguely like what I would imagine PBS in America would be like if they could get funding so they didn't have to rely on the ancient sydnicated stuff. However, there is a new guy at the helm of the (austrlaian) ABC who seems to think that being unique doesn't cut it in TV land and would rather the ABC just mirrored the commercial broadcast stations which is causing a lot of contraversy here as many don't want that...
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 17:12:56 (PST)
Actually, I enjoyed Lock, Stock & 2 Smoking Barrels!
Fausta
USA - Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 16:01:14 (PST)
Sorry, Barbara.... The SMH was no more specific than 'the later half of the year..." for when the Beckett plays will show on TV here. Gives us a window of a good 6-7 months of looking at the TV guide and seeing what's on SBS, eh??? What I can't believe is the same article says Lock, Stock and Two smoking barrels will be on the ABC! I know its a british film, but since when has the (Australian) ABC ever shown films like that?! That Schier chappy seems determined to drag the ABC away from quality stuff and into ratings land and commercialism... What about Walking with Dinosaurs??? Quality stuff that beat all the other channels! *sigh*
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 13:54:03 (PST)
BTW,"I must away" as Colonel Brandon would say, but will respond to any comments after work!
a Rickman admirer
USA - Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 13:00:31 (PST)
Quills brings up an interesting moral dilemma-when dealing with "real people" is the movie industry honor bound to at least attempt to capture the essense of the truth? Rasputin did at least touch on the seamier side of the character and the negative side of myth. I have not seen Quills, as it doesnt appeal enough to me to spend the money on, but is glamourising and sanitizing monsters the moral thing to do?
a Rickman admirer
USA - Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 12:49:49 (PST)
AR's horoscope for January 16, 2001, based on London: Try to be empathetic with your loved ones, ALAN. Your romantic partner could be a bit cranky because or pressing work concerns. Look beneath the surface of your family's behavior. Cheer your sweetheart by cooking a nice dinner or treating to a small gift to get them smiling again.
June
Chicago, USA - Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 09:33:37 (PST)
Jancette from Canada: You say "The Interrogator plus a touch of George The Sheriff? Yes, I could definitely see AR in that role." It reminded me that ClosetLand was probably one of the most psychologically disturbing movies I've ever seen. Most movies which disturb me are filled with shocking images -- the disturbing thing about CL was how AR's performance created reactions in me as a viewer. And it was those _reactions_ which disturbed me. Profoundly uneasy.
June
Chicago, USA - Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 08:50:14 (PST)
Chistine, ROFLMAO means rolling on the floor laughing my butt off.
The Philadelphia PBS affiliate has been showing A Fine Romance, a TV series Michael Williams and Judi Dench did many years ago.
IMO, Ang Lee can do a magnificent film on any subject. Of course, Mr. Rickman can play any character wonderfully, but I for one am grateful he didn't play de Sade. By all accounts, the real life de Sade was a physically disgusting, spiritually sick man (see the New York Times articles This de Sade Favors Pen Over Pain, a review of the film by Walter Goodman, and The Eponymous Sadist, a review of Neil Shaeffer's bio of dS, by Mim Udovitch), who ended up in the sanatorium for having raped and mutilated women (men of his standing in the social order of the time were not excecuted for such a crime, which is what would have happened to a commom man who commited that crime). The real deSade's appearance would have undercut any sexual tension, indeed. A revolting character.
Now, on the much more pleasant subject of Noel Coward, I'd love to see AR play the doctor in Brief Encounter, my favorite Coward of all, preferrably on stage, on Broadway.
Fausta <faustaw@yahoo.comfoo>
USA - Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 06:38:50 (PST)
Sorry, but what's ROFLMAO?
Christine
Canada - Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 06:30:50 (PST)
Thank you to Rickman Admirer! ET is a wonderful writer as well as actor. Surely Ang Lee would not do any "Hulk" movie's??? I do agree with you all about the Ghost and Mrs Muir. Gene Tierney was just perfect in that role. Stephanine, Blithe Spirit is sometimes on the Pay. Encore, I think. Wonderful film. Sally, I don't suppose they say what Month Beckett will be showing? It will be worth watching. I also read about the death of Michael Williams, Husband of Judy Dench and what a loss this is. This was a couple that AR admired and mentioned in one of his interviews when talking about his own relationship with Rima. He said to that it was wonderful to see 2 actors staying together for so long (30 years or more) and that he thought that it would be impossible, in his opinion, for two actors to live together as the industry burns up any available space there is, but that Judy and Michael had done just that. They were soul mates equal in each others eyes. I guess the rose (just one), he sent every Friday where ever she was in the world shows that extraordinary love for each other. He will be missed. I think it is in the interviews here or Kelclancy's page?
Barbara
Gold Coast, Australia - Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 04:22:14 (PST)
On the subject of the "G & Mrs. M", Rex Harrison, and the remakes of old movies/TV shows, how about AR in a remake of Noel Coward's "Blithe Spirit"? I would love to hear him spit out that wonderful snappy dialogue. And the original film, with Mr Harrison again, is so old (and an English rather than American production), I'm sure very few people would ever have seen it. I seem to see more documentaries about Coward these days rather than his plays (or screenplays). I don't even think anything of Coward's is on AR's resume (I stand to be corrected). An aside: I note the death of English actor Michael Williams, husband of Judi Dench. He died of cancer. A good actor but somewhat overshadowed by her outstanding career. He must have been a genuinely nice man. I can imagine many others with more ego and less intelligence would/have fallen by the wayside.
Stephanie <dfewings@tpg.com.aufoo>
Adelaide, Australia - Monday, January 15, 2001 at 18:00:32 (PST)
Hmmm...the Marquis De Sade - The Interrogator plus a touch of George The Sheriff? Yes, I could definitely see AR in that role.
John Malkovich...mama mia...I remember seeing Dangerous Liaisons when it was first released - I didn't know anything about AR or the play at the time - but I knew from reading previews in the newpaper that Valmont was supposed to be very seductive. I was so disappointed when I saw the film. Far from appearing seductive, Malkovich just came across as unpleasantly creepy to me (sorry if I'm offending any Malkovich fans, but it ruined the film for me.) If only I had known then what I know now, I probably could have saved myself the price of admission.
Jancette
Canada - Monday, January 15, 2001 at 17:40:35 (PST)
"his appearance undercuts the sexual tension"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ROFLMAO!
a Rickman admirer
USA - Monday, January 15, 2001 at 16:47:33 (PST)
On the subject of good roles AR could have had, saw "Quills" this weekend. A disturbing and remarkable film about the Marquis de Sade. Kate Winslet gave a heartbreaking performance. Geoffrey Rush was excellent. However, like John Malkovich in "Dangerous Liaisons" his appearance undercuts the sexual tension of his lines. AR could have broken hearts with this role. It would be easy to see how he could have driven people insane.
susan
USA - Monday, January 15, 2001 at 11:30:35 (PST)
If any of you do get to see the original movie of "Ghost and Mrs. Muir" you would understand what a delicious idea of AR playing the ghost really would be. He would be perfect for it. Rex Harrison did a wonderful job but AR would bring something of his own to the part and that is always unique. A good thought to whom ever brought the subject up.....I see AR in so many good roles not stuff like Judas Kiss or Dogma though they may each have there own special small moments that are truly Rickman......JT
Joan T
Sudbury, Ontario Canada - Monday, January 15, 2001 at 00:03:28 (PST)
Rex Harrison recited the song because his singing voice was vile. Whereas Mr Rickman, although not known to sing like a nightingale, has a very presentable singing voice.
a Rickman admirer
USA - Sunday, January 14, 2001 at 21:58:13 (PST)
I vaguely remember the TV series of "The Ghost & Mrs. Muir" (Edward Mulhare and Hope Lange, wasn't it?), but I've only seen snippets of the movie version - something now to add to my rental list.
It would be nice to see some originality in screenplays, but it always seems the studios like to go the safe route. I'm wishy-washy about this anyway. Sometimes I'd rather see a well done remake than a crappy original (I think I wouldn't have minded seeing the "Psycho" remake if Alan had played Norman). And AR as Henry Higgins...well, only if it's the musical version so I can hear him recite, "Why Can't A Woman Be More Like A Man?" :)
Jancette
Canada - Sunday, January 14, 2001 at 19:54:37 (PST)
Well, I'm still ready for big companies to move out and let creativity and originality back into the movie-making process - I am sure there are plenty of brilliant, original ideas out there - or even a loosely based on something instead of completely based on something would be better than a remake of a remake of a remake etc, e.g. Sherlock Holmes (as the poll on my website goes - very popular choice of characters for AR to play as well). Whatever.
Sally
- Sunday, January 14, 2001 at 19:15:13 (PST)
If you go to bigstar.com and type "Alan Rickman" in the search engine, you'll get a list of his movies available on video AND some great trailers to download-Closet Land, Close My Eyes, An Awfully Big Adventure, Die Hard, Robin Hood, etc. These are really well worth seeing! Have fun.
Mindy <mpete@usa.netfoo>
CT USA - Sunday, January 14, 2001 at 17:46:41 (PST)
"The Ghost and Mrs Muir"? What a lovely idea. Remember the original with Rex Harrison and Gene Tierney? Maybe just a tad too close to TMD except that the ghost gets the girl rather than loses the girl. Brings to mind a ready comparison to Mr. Harrison though. AR as the Prof in Pygmalion? A lip licking thought.
stephanie <dfewings@tpg.com.aufoo>
Adelaide, Australia - Sunday, January 14, 2001 at 16:23:42 (PST)
The television show was a remake of a film that was beautifully done.If you have a chance to view it, it is a gem. Rickman would be fantastic as the ghost!!!!
a Rickman admirer
USA - Sunday, January 14, 2001 at 16:21:39 (PST)
He he... Ang Lee could stoop lower... Doing Hulk Hogan would be it! Its the remake of The Incredible Hulk. I will conceed that Ar would be marvelous in The Ghost and Mrs Muir, but I rather like the TV show and don't see why it has to be made into a movie.
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Sunday, January 14, 2001 at 16:10:32 (PST)
Ang Lee doing "The Hulk" as in Hulk Hogan or "The Incredible Hulk"?? Either way, it sounds a bit odd, doesn't it? As for remakes, I'm sure eventually we'll be treated to a rehash of "Petticoat Junction" starring Anthony Hopkins as Uncle Joe. Personally, I wouldn't mind seeing a new version of "The Ghost And Mrs. Muir" starring AR :)
Jancette
Canada - Sunday, January 14, 2001 at 15:13:04 (PST)
Aussie fans... Keep and eye on SBS (I think in the latter half of the year)! The Sydney Morning Herald has this to say:
The Beckett Film Project (SBS, second half)
The drill: An ambitious television series that presents all 19 of Samuel Beckett's plays. Directors include David Mamet,Neil Jordan and Atom Egoyan. Cast includes John Hurt, Alan Rickman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Dame Judi Dench and Jeremy Irons.
Our verdict: A niche product, but a must-see for fans of Beckett's work.
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Sunday, January 14, 2001 at 14:28:18 (PST)
OT- and tragically, Ang Lee is now linked to direct the remaking of 'The Hulk' - how can he stoop so low after producing such incredible and original stuff as S&S and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon?! Anyone else fed up with Hollywood endlessly remaking old movies and tv series?!
Sally
- Sunday, January 14, 2001 at 14:00:15 (PST)
(Sorry, Joan, my mistake--it's the Young Vic...)
Georgiana
Seattle - Sunday, January 14, 2001 at 10:38:13 (PST)
SLIGHTLY OFF TOPIC: Gail brings to my attention a new theatre venture by the Britpack.
Georgiana (they're planning to use the Old Vic, Joan!)
Seattle - Sunday, January 14, 2001 at 10:37:00 (PST)
Rickman Admirer: it sounds like something many people who respect the arts or know the family might do. No need to assume it's AR.
Magda
Canada - Sunday, January 14, 2001 at 05:48:46 (PST)
nice site !
ninad <ninad@thephreak.comfoo>
mumbai, ma india - Sunday, January 14, 2001 at 05:21:31 (PST)
I was reading the BBC about a "real life Billy Elliott"-a young man who was refused tuition money from his council to study ballet. A "mysterious benefactor" gave the family money-the mother talked about "him". Doesn't that sound like something Mr. Rickman would do?
a Rickman admirer
USA - Saturday, January 13, 2001 at 23:41:39 (PST)
You know, when I started to pay attention to the connections between Alan's films, I suddenly realised what he's always complaining about when he talks about the British film industry. Before, I used to think-- what are you complaining about, look at all the talent you have to work with?-- but now I'm beginning to understand the amount of talent that's required in oreder to survive working with the same people over and over again. And, off topic, but connected: JK Rowling was on Pamela Wallin's Talk TV today, did any of the Canadians have the strength to watch the whole thing? Also, apparently James Schamus (of TWG and S&S) has teamed with Ang Lee again, in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Very interesting.
Julia
Calgary, Canada - Saturday, January 13, 2001 at 21:37:01 (PST)
Thank Magda for the clarification
Joan T
Sudbury, Ontario Canada - Saturday, January 13, 2001 at 18:46:48 (PST)
To be accurate, Emma Thompson did not write a special role for AR in Sense and Sensibility; she expanded the character and made it less one-dimensional. S&S was an early Jane Austen novel and the focus is not the love stories but the relationship between the sisters. By keeping that original focus while at the same time building up the romantic element, Emma Thompson demonstrated that she richly deserved the Oscar she won for her screenplay.
In S&S the novel, Brandon doesn't talk to Marianne at all; he just stands around discussing her with Elinor. It's not clear whether he's actually seeing her as a real person or simply as his beloved Eliza of twenty-some years earlier. The marriage of Brandon and Marianne can be something of a surprise for new readers. Even two hundred years ago, the first critics of the novel mentioned that the wrong sister got the wrong man at the end.
While I haven't seen all AR's films, I can say that his performance in S&S is some of his best work. (Which makes such terrible films like QDU and Dogma even more inexplicable.)
Magda
Canada - Saturday, January 13, 2001 at 18:24:58 (PST)
To Jancette and Cindy: Thanks for the warning. i will be off making back-ups too. As for the history lesson on Phallida Law's family how interesting that they are all interconnected. I realise that the screenplay had a special role written just for AR so assume he is great friends with Emma thompson and clan. In S&S I though AR and EM more suited as a couple than she and Hugh Grant. AR and the marianne character lacked some chemistry for most of the movie. I never connected her with Greg Wise (Willoughby at all) Family casting so it would seem. Loved that movie anyway. Nice to get on to something other tha the disagreeable subjects......JT
Joan T
Sudbury, Ontario Canada - Saturday, January 13, 2001 at 17:28:18 (PST)
O.K., now I have to go and make back-up copies of all my tapes.
Cindie
USA - Saturday, January 13, 2001 at 17:08:59 (PST)
Joan - Worn out copy of S&S? I couldn't live with that! I live peacefully knowing I have BACK UP copies:) This is a habit I've gotten into - I assume that any AR tape I play too many time will eventually get caught in my VCR and be torn to shreds (you should have seen me when I got my first copy of S&S - I'd get to that scene where Brandon sees Marianne for the first and I'd keep hitting the rewind button. So it was like, "Sleep is a reconciling" REWIND "Sleep is a reconciling" REWIND "Sleep is a reconciling" REWIND...I was pathetic LOL!) so I started buying back up tapes. I'm too ashamed to tell you how many copies of S&S I have.
Re: Bob Roberts - IMO, it didn't have enough of AR. Not enough to warrant buying a tape of it anyway. I have seen it on TV though.
Amanda - Yep, the "shirt off" line was another good one. I think the affection shows through when they cut back and you see Dane giving Jason a genuine smile for the first time.
Jancette
Canada - Saturday, January 13, 2001 at 13:45:10 (PST)
Joan/Ontario, and all visitors,
If you'd like to read other fans' reviews of AR films, including several reviews of the same film, please visit my Films page. Each film has a separate page, which you can access by clicking on the video box. Robin Hood & Smiley's People are 2 exceptions, which I shall soon remedy.
The Rickmanista Review also has sections for theater, audio, and two new sections: a wallpaper page, and Not The Official Sequels. You can find all the contents of TRR at the index page.
If you'd like to send your review(s), please e-mail them to me, & I'll post them. Thank you.
Fausta <faustaw@yahoo.comfoo>
self-promoting, but trying to be helpful at the same time, USA - Saturday, January 13, 2001 at 06:18:07 (PST)
i thought that in demand video was stunning due to the gorgeous chemistry between alan and sharleen totally believable mow what about those two in a film together id go and see it......
jane
glasgow, USA - Saturday, January 13, 2001 at 03:04:09 (PST)
Barbara, Emma lives right across the street from her mum and when she opens her front door and her mum opens her front door, they can see into each others kitchens! Sophie lives very close also,and I believe that she and her hubby have a son, so Granny Phyllida {who is gorgeous BTW-hope I look that good when I'm a granny!}now has a little grandson and a new granddaughter. The baby's name is Gaia Rommely--I know that is misspelled-feel free to correct-you know that Greg Wise is Emmas sig other--I wonder if it was that white horse?
a Rickman admirer
USA - Saturday, January 13, 2001 at 01:20:13 (PST)
To a Rickman Admirer, that is a bit of news. The actor who played Robert Ferras, is ET's Brother-in -law? Sophie Thompson's Husband? I didn't know he was related to ET. Thanks for that bit of news. I must say that that I find "in Demand" very appealing and that I know everyone is entitled to their opinion, However some opinions are wrong.
Barbara
Gold Coast, Australia - Saturday, January 13, 2001 at 00:37:54 (PST)
I remember Emma Thompson talking about the wrap party for Sense and Sensibility--her brother in law, who played Hugh Grant's brother, also had a band, and they performed. Poor Emma ended up with a sore neck from being flung around the dance floor by an enthusiastic Mr. Rickman. Admittedly, it is not too onerous to dance with Miss Spiteri,though perhaps not for two days! I would love to see AR dancing a tango with Margaret Thatcher {including hat and handbag...for her, not him he he} Now that would take acting!!!
a Rickman admirer
USA - Friday, January 12, 2001 at 21:08:33 (PST)
I wasn't going to bother watching the GQ flick but after some of the comments here I believe I will. I have most of his movies now and have followed this board daily for over six months and it has influenced me greatly. I find AR's choice of movie roles interesting to say the least. I ordered "Bob Roberts" but cancelled it when I realized by opinion that it was not one of his better attempts. Can anyone give me any feedback on it? I have just about worn out my copy of Sense and Sensibility and a couple of the other movies. I don't believe he would be the great actor that he is if you didn't believe in his characters and sometimes lose sight even briefly that it is just a character he is playing.
Joan T
Sudbury, Ontario Canada - Friday, January 12, 2001 at 20:14:21 (PST)
Rickman admirer, I applaud your eloquent re-introduction of reality! People forget the *real* atmosphere going on at a shoot. Armchair acting is so easy, and people start to think what they see is the real thing--I guess it's a left-handed compliment to the actor, eh?
Amanda <editor@texas.netfoo>
TX USA - Friday, January 12, 2001 at 19:50:37 (PST)
Jancette, I loved that line, too, but my favorite from Galaxy Quest (and up there with the best) is "I see you managed to get your shirt off" when Tim Allen's character is finally yanked from the jaws of death on the planet. He sounds so sour and grouchy, but manages to convey for the first time that there's a real affection there. I still don't know how he did that. Guess that's why he's an actor and I'm an unemployed mother of three, eh?
Amanda <editor@texas.netfoo>
TX USA - Friday, January 12, 2001 at 19:48:20 (PST)
To June from Chicago; Yes, I'm well aware what this young lady is, and I'm not bothered by her at all. I just thought it would be appropriate to comment on her apparent lack of knowledge of her so-called 'goddess'.
As to whether or not Mr. Rickman enjoyed dancing with this young lady's 'goddess', well, we know the answer to that. An unequivocal "yes". He has made it plain in an interview he enjoyed dancing with her, as she did with him. But then we are all of us here, aware of his love of dancing. Not this young 'lady' it seems, but those of us who are AR fans do.
As to the more salacious remarks, they are best left ignored.
Anne
Anne <ahard73977@aol.comfoo>
Alexandria, VA USA - Friday, January 12, 2001 at 19:17:50 (PST)
I just got through seeing the "Galaxy Quest" video (I think GQ and DrkH are the only two AR films I hadn't seen...one down, one to go...) and I can now add this to "My Favourite AR Lines Compendium": "Could you POSSIBLY try NOT ta HIT every SINGLE ONE?????" For some reason, that line just cracked me up :)
Jancette
Canada - Friday, January 12, 2001 at 19:06:30 (PST)
A Rickman Admirer: Thank you for your calm rationality. You make us better for it, I think.
June
Chicago, USA - Friday, January 12, 2001 at 15:49:05 (PST)
According to Sharleen, they rehearsed for two days before shooting the video. Not to mention retakes. Not to mention the director, AD, cameraman and crew. Plus onlookers. That AR could look anything but bloody bored and exhausted and self conscious is testament to his acting skills.
a Rickman admirer
USA - Friday, January 12, 2001 at 15:34:46 (PST)
Er... well... He IS an actor, Sara. One would think he was supposed to have that look on his face.
Deb
Canada - Friday, January 12, 2001 at 15:12:29 (PST)
oh come on did you see the look on alans face in that video... a bucket of cold water would have come in handy....
sara
london, USA - Friday, January 12, 2001 at 14:42:42 (PST)
I agree, Anne. Mr. Rickman was courted, so to speak. I personally did not see any physiological response [not that I cared to look BTW} to dancing with Sharleen-undoubtedly it was just another job for AR. Any clarification on the "luvvy" comment? Although I have a sense of what it means, I am not completely sure. I also wonder why it is okay to talk about "dirty old men" as if sex is inappropriate for anyone but the youngest members of the population-AR responded to a comment made by Sharleen about "fancying" him-always the gentleman, he returned the compliment. I also sometimes blush at the comments made about Mr. Rickman's allure, but I recognize them as compliments, so don't respond. The young lady's comment is not well thought out, well researched or true to anyone who knows Mr Rickman's character, personality or lifestyle. I consider it to be an inappropriate posting.
a Rickman admirer
USA - Friday, January 12, 2001 at 13:54:36 (PST)
Anne from VA: Don't bother with her. She's just a troll. June
June
Chicago, USA - Friday, January 12, 2001 at 13:41:51 (PST)
I was catching up on my reading of the Guestbook and saw the posting from the "lady" from Manchester, about the 'In Demand' video.
As she seems to believe Sharleen is a goddess, maybe she should consider the fact that this particular goddess CHOSE this particular man to dance with, herself. He was her first choice, which, if goddesses can't be wrong, means she doesn't think of him in quite the same way this fan does.
She seems to think he's perfect for dancing the tango with. Maybe this young lady, should think about that before she shares her opinions about Mr. Rickman in a public forum.
Anne
Anne <AHard73977@aol.comfoo>
Alexandria, VA USA - Friday, January 12, 2001 at 11:39:36 (PST)
Pam, it is a publicity still from "Close My Eyes."
Georgiana
Seattle - Friday, January 12, 2001 at 09:35:33 (PST)
All you eBayers--check out the photo marked "Sexy Alan Rickman 8x10." Not that I'm in the market for a signed photo (just not my thing--would make me spend way too much time gazing at it!), but which movie is that from? I can't place it straight off (him sitting at a table with a menu; if it were daylight and he didn't have a menu, i'd think CME).
pam
Alexandria, VA USA - Friday, January 12, 2001 at 09:21:45 (PST)
AR's horoscope for January 12, 2001, referenced to London, from www.astrocenter.com: This is a good day to exercise patience, ALAN. If you are in a leadership position at work, employees could be making a list of complaints today. Coworkers could be in a grumpy mood, and don't let them take it out on you. Your best strategy is to remain detached, and when someone approaches you with a problem, say, "Let me get back to you on that." That will give them some time to cool off a little!
June
Chicago, USA - Friday, January 12, 2001 at 07:39:15 (PST)
I don't find her comments any more disgusting than other speculations about whether AR is a natural blonde based on his actions in DkH or what women would like to do with him privately. This is a forum for discussion of AR's work; she has a (unique) opinion and should be allowed to present it.
Magda
Canada - Friday, January 12, 2001 at 03:49:43 (PST)
could we remove that charming young ladies comment from the guestbook please--thank you-the only disgusting thing is that person's mind.
a Rickman admirer
USA - Friday, January 12, 2001 at 00:23:10 (PST)
Well, it pays to ask doesn't it! Thanks to all who offered information about Blind Corner. Colleen, I think I've heard of Borders before as the place where AR did a book signing a few years ago but I didn't realise they offered such extensive services. They even ship internationally! Sometimes I think I have found something and then, thud, no international shipping. Cindie, good idea to try libraries and I had done a search of all libraries in my state but came up zero. I suppose now there might be a great rush on orders for these tapes. I wonder if the message will get through to someone that we want AR stuff. How about the re-release (or is it first release?)of all of his BBC work? Who's ear do we send the little bird to?
Jennifer <jenniferj@telstra.easymail.com.aufoo>
Australia - Thursday, January 11, 2001 at 18:39:27 (PST)
Thank you, Colleen, for the Blind Corner information!
Fausta <faustaw@yahoo.comfoo>
USA - Thursday, January 11, 2001 at 15:49:26 (PST)
Adore the Tango, Claire,!
Judy
Sydney, NSW Australia - Thursday, January 11, 2001 at 15:13:54 (PST)
I read this guestbook everyday, but have never posted here. I'm glad that there are so many of you out there that are more informed than I am! However, I can help those of you looking for Blind Corner. It's available online at Borders.com. When I ordered it I had to wait six weeks for them to get it from outside of the US. Now they are showing that it is in stock, and ships within 24 hours. Just search under AR's name.
Colleen
USA - Thursday, January 11, 2001 at 14:48:35 (PST)
do you know when i first watched that texas in demand video i thought how sickmaking that a dirty old luvvie like alan rickman should vaguely conceal his dirty old man erection when.. he is close to godess sharleen and his comments about it being a thrill to be pressed against her are disgusting he should be drawing his pension not touching up young girls.........
julie <julie@yahoo.comfoo>
manchester, uk - Thursday, January 11, 2001 at 11:57:44 (PST)
This is in a 5 January 2001 article in the Guardian on Geoffrey Rush called Wizard of Oz:
As for his film future, he realises that Hollywood can be a fickle master. "You look for precedents: people from a theatre background who were heroes before I got into film acting, like Gary Oldman, Daniel Day-Lewis and Alan Rickman. You look at their careers and think there's a period of good fortune, there's a period of excitement, and then a period of boredom and indifference to it because it's not giving you back what you put into it."
Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Thursday, January 11, 2001 at 10:31:26 (PST)
Glad to see there are other David Warner fans out there! A few years ago, Patrick Stewart gave a lecture at Princeton University, and mentioned that one of the pluses of having played Picard was that he did an episode with David Warner where D Warner played a cardasian (??) jailer trying to brainwash Picard. PS said he'd always been in awe of DW, whom he had seen on stage & who PS considers the definitive Hamlet. I haven't seen DW on stage (or Rickman, for that matter), but PS on stage is spectacular, so this is high praise indeed.
Re: Blind Corner, I've never been able to find it through Chivers (http://www.chivers.co.uk), Amazon UK, or anywhere. Has anyone been able to find it recently (other than through an auction)?
Fausta <faustaw@yahoo.comfoo>
USA - Thursday, January 11, 2001 at 09:22:26 (PST)
Claire, it feels like Christmas on your page, with all those lovely Tango pictures!
Georgiana (*my* favorite Rickman play...)
Seattle - Thursday, January 11, 2001 at 09:20:31 (PST)
AR's horoscope for January 11, 2001, referenced to London, from astrocenter.com: You could be surrounded by some fascinating people. At work, you could find yourself in a meeting with intelligent and powerful folks. Be like a sponge. Watch and absorb. You could learn something by simply observing others. Maybe you will be inspired to handle your career in a different way. Or you could hear a useful investment tip that will help you to increase your wealth.
June
Chicago, USA - Thursday, January 11, 2001 at 08:36:43 (PST)
Georgiana, Thanks for that link. Love David Warner! The best Bob Cratchet ever and a nice bonus in Rasputin. Early Happy Birthday.
Jennifer, I found Blind Corner through my library. Perhaps you might give that a try.
Cindie
USA - Thursday, January 11, 2001 at 05:48:57 (PST)
Link fixed.
D.o.C.
Help, DoC! I forgot to close out the link.
Georgiana
Seattle - Wednesday, January 10, 2001 at 18:47:10 (PST)
The David Warner article Linda P. referenced to is now on-line.
Georgiana
Seattle - Wednesday, January 10, 2001 at 18:46:34 (PST)
Thanks Georgiana, I had noted from Fausta's site that Blind Corner was no longer available. I will try to follow it up.
Jennifer <jenniferj@telstra.easymail.com.aufoo>
- Wednesday, January 10, 2001 at 16:25:31 (PST)
Jennifer, there is a commercial recording of "Blind Corner" available--see the FAQ. It is pricey but worth it, in my opinion; I like it better than ROTN myself. It is six cassettes.
Georgiana
Seattle - Wednesday, January 10, 2001 at 15:28:39 (PST)
Hello everyone, this is trudging through old territory, I'm sure, but I'll risk it. I'm just wondering about the availability of audio cassettes other than ROTN. Were they only marketed by the BBC? Is my only hope to fly to the UK and go to garage sales? Having turned into a chain listener of ROTN, I can recite some passages and feel that it is time to take a break. Appreciate any info.
Jennifer <jenniferj@telstra.easymail.com.aufoo>
Ballarat, Australia - Wednesday, January 10, 2001 at 14:03:40 (PST)
Ah, Penny S., thank you! Several of us have scoured the "Wetherby" video and missed that bit! On the back of the "Blind Corner" cassette case is a statement that "Wetherby" was Mr. Rickman's first film appearance. Sounds like you found it, and I shall pop in my tape this evening in search of minute 13!
Georgiana (whose birthday is a bit closer to that 11 month mark--on the 25th...but thank you very much!) <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Wednesday, January 10, 2001 at 09:05:10 (PST)
Recently I was watching a video of David Hare's first film, Wetherby (1985), starring Vanessa Redgrave, Ian Holm, and Judi Dench. An hour and 13 minutes into it, I suddenly realized that I heard AR's voice coming from Ms. Redgrave's TV. His face was on her screen for all of 3 seconds and his character was being interviewed: AR: At its most basic--or at least not conveying the sense--that's always a possiblity--you've got to take that into account. Interviewer: Yes, I understand that. I don't want to press you on this. AR: No, no, go ahead. Interviewer: If you say you really raised your arms above your head, for example--I'm just taking it as an example--does that necessarily mean you're happy? AR: Happy. (now the TV has the image of Nixon waving both upraised arms as he enters the helicopter on his resignation day) Happy--it can mean happiness in certain circumstances according to those circumstances--certainly--yes--or it can mean release or triumph. (Ms. Redgrave now clicks off the TV.) AR is not credited and this entire segment lasts only 15 seconds, but I thought it was an amusing injection of subtle humor in an otherwise murky film (fabulous cast nonwithstanding).
Penny S.
USA - Wednesday, January 10, 2001 at 08:25:42 (PST)
John R.--As far as we know, there is no complete video of AR in Les Liaisons Dangereuses. There are clips that were used to promote the play, though. When the play first appeared, there was a British TV show that featured a discussion with a few reviewers of the play and the performance, with snippets of comments from Christopher Hampton and two clips. There are also various other clips, mainly that appeared on British TV. Very sad that no one bothered to videotape the performance.
Gilda <prisab234@aol.comfoo>
CT USA - Wednesday, January 10, 2001 at 07:13:46 (PST)
Happy Birthday Georgiana!You have given so much to this GB and it is really appreciated by myself and, I think, a lot of people. Keep up the good work. Bye.
Barbara
Gold Coast, Australia - Wednesday, January 10, 2001 at 02:45:59 (PST)
Happy birthday Georgiana a regular addition with commentary to this page. I celebrate my birthday today the tenth and AR has a birthday coming up rather soon. I just wish that I could have followed him as a fan years ago before such a wonderful medium as computers came into play. I shall never get to see even one of his theatrical performances due to my inability to get in and out of such places. Rather a confined existance. I can enjoy his films and the trailers that appear now and again of his work. WE share him as his fans. My best to you all.......JT
Joan T
Sudbury, Ontario Canada - Wednesday, January 10, 2001 at 00:13:12 (PST)
Happy Birthday Georgiana-good thing that the In Demand video wasn't available when you were choosing a career---hm-tango dancer or gas station attendant?
a Rickman admirer
USA - Tuesday, January 09, 2001 at 22:55:01 (PST)
There’s a nice interview with David Warner (described as “the best Hamlet of his generation”) in today’s Evening Standard. The interviewer is asking him about his choice of film roles in less than stellar movies and he responds, "Sometimes the choices are simply not there. People ask crazy questions, they say to me, 'David, why did you do that terrible load of rubbish,?'as if I had just turned down everything that Jeremy Irons and Tony Hopkins and Alan Rickman had been in." While David seems fine about his own career, it was great to hear AR’s roles referred to as a touchstone for quality!
Linda P.
USA - Tuesday, January 09, 2001 at 21:13:31 (PST)
The "In Demand" CD single arrived today. Talk about feeling like you're walking on clouds! After viewing, I suggest a cold shower; Richer color, sound and picture than the borrowed version (28K). This is not something to show to boyfriends -- without quoting Iago first, "Oh beware my lord, of jealousy; 'Tis the green-ey'd monster; Which doth mock the meat it devours." ;)
Ann W
AZ USA - Tuesday, January 09, 2001 at 20:24:53 (PST)
I've updated my Alan Rickman Page with DVD pics of Rasputin. Click his Filmopgraphy and finally the Rasputin link. Enjoy Alan!
Stezi <stezi@wxs.nlfoo>
The Netherlands - Tuesday, January 09, 2001 at 09:39:15 (PST)
Hasn't Altman been said to be Mr. Rickman's favorite director?
LONDON (Hollywood Reporter) - Veteran director Robert Altman has been chosen to receive the British Film Institute's fellowship award, an honor that has been bestowed on such industry stalwarts as Alec Guinness, Bette Davis, Richard Attenborough, Maggie Smith, Martin Scorsese and Orson Welles. Altman is scheduled to appear Jan. 24 at the BFI's National Film Theatre to talk about his life and work relating to the award, billed by the BFI as recognition for an individual's "outstanding contribution to film and television culture." As part of the honor, the BFI has programmed an extensive tribute to Altman at the National Film Theatre through the end of February, including new prints of seven titles. The films include "MASH," "The Long Goodbye" and "Nashville."
Georgiana (a bit tangential, but...and the day before my birthday...and the film that inspired me to pick my career... My, but we *do* look for patterns!)
Seattle - Tuesday, January 09, 2001 at 09:31:18 (PST)
ii am a big fan of alan's, and love everything he's done.
jennifer hills <ldy101@hotmail.comfoo>
parma, mi USA - Tuesday, January 09, 2001 at 07:09:15 (PST)
Sorry about that. I mean HP is NOT in trouble!Bye.
Barbara
Australia - Tuesday, January 09, 2001 at 05:32:48 (PST)
Thank you for your comments, Kathy Loomis, How wonderful you got to see that Production! What a great Play and FILM! Welcome to Alistair from Vic. Australia and all the other new people who have joined us at the GB. It is great tot read all your comments. I hope HP is in any trouble? Surely not? Bye.
Barbara <hermione_3@hotmail.comfoo>
Gold Coast, Australia - Tuesday, January 09, 2001 at 05:30:12 (PST)
I bet this has been said a hnndred times before but I need to say it again - that Texas video, my god, what a man. He even manages to make a deserted petrol station look attractive. Sorry, but I had to make my feelings known ;->
Kirsty
Wales - Monday, January 08, 2001 at 16:50:18 (PST)
Just getting caught up with reading the guestbook, and I wanted to answer Barbara's comment on Paul Scofield just now getting some kind of British award (not sure if it is a knighthood). I've been a fan of his for a REALLY long time, and was fortunate to have seen him in Amadeus (the original London production back in the '80's with Simon Callow and Felicity Kendal) - I believe I read several years ago that he's always turned down a knighthood, or else he would have been knighted years ago. As to whether Alan would turn down one or not, hard to say :) Love reading all the good stuff here, when I have time. Cheers, Kathy
Kathy Loomis <keloomi@gateway.netfoo>
Odenton, MD USA - Monday, January 08, 2001 at 15:54:02 (PST)
The comment AR made about his horoscope sign was, "I can completely understand the archetype of two fishes swimming in opposite directions." This does NOT, IMHO, aver belief in the finger of fate. What he is saying is that he often feels "pulled" in contrasting directions -- he gives both the creative and the fiduciary (ie, earnings) aspects of a project equal attention, and, in a rare combination, he can analyze and critique both the visual impact and the intelligence, emotional heart, and linguistic quality and clarity of the screenplay or play. Finally, he can focus on the important matter or task at hand. For most of us, that comes after lots of practice! :)
Ann W <wagner@cybertrails.comfoo>
AZ USA - Monday, January 08, 2001 at 14:34:29 (PST)
great site!
ALISTAIR <partyon@alsdisco.comfoo>
willaura, vic australia - Monday, January 08, 2001 at 13:58:13 (PST)
The first official production photo from "Harry Potter" (alas, of Harry) is up at the IGN FilmForce site.
Georgiana
Seattle - Monday, January 08, 2001 at 13:05:50 (PST)
AR's horoscope for the day, according to Astrologers.com, and referenced to London: Your work could be mercurial and changeable right now, ALAN. You might be working on several projects at once, flipping back and forth between them. You could find it challenging to finish one thing at a time. You might manage phone calls, meetings, and e-mail communication throughout the day that deal with all of these different projects. Try to stay organized and focused, and keep careful notes about your work.
June
Chicago, USA - Monday, January 08, 2001 at 07:39:41 (PST)
The Sun newspaper for today, Mon. Jan.8th has a huge headline on it's front page. Harry Potter Drugs Shock. Syringes found at movie studios. Filming of the Harry Potter movie has been rocked by a drugs probe. AR is mentioned in the article that follows, but just as one of the stars involved with the film. Apparently syringes were found at Levensden Studios where a set for Hogwarts School has beeen recreated.The syringes were found on a disused set where building work was taking place. However there was much concern as there were about 50 children taking part in filming on that particular day. Sources say '..none of the crew or cast of Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone were suspected'. Photo of the studios, but not of the cast. Wonder if this has set back filming at all?
Sarah <alys@alys.fsnet.ukfoo>
Canterbury, UK - Monday, January 08, 2001 at 03:57:07 (PST)
Hi all, I have posted on here before. I am the husband of a Rickman admirer. I have to admit I find him a damned good actor myself. Anyway I have a couple of points. Firstly, does anyone know if there is a video available, legal or otherwise, of Alans performance as Valmont in 'Les Liasons Dangereuse'. The other point is regarding 'Stella Maris'. Many years ago I was an officer in the British Merchant Navy and, if my memory serves me correct 'Stella Maris' was the name given to the Catholic Missions to Seamen which would fit in nicely with the Virgin Mary being a protector of sailors lost at sea. Keep up all the good work everyone. My wife and I both love reading the GB. John R.
John. R. <jrnavigator@yahoo.co.ukfoo>
UK - Monday, January 08, 2001 at 02:21:59 (PST)
Okay I have never heard of this guy before. He looks kewl though. Okay I was looking up Hary Potter and I saw he is gunna act Snape. And I sorta have a crush on Snape in the bnooks and I wanted to check him out. He seems too nice to be Snape though!
Why should I tell you! <Why should I tell you!foo>
*shrugs*, *shrugs* USA - Sunday, January 07, 2001 at 19:13:24 (PST)
OK, I'm just being a courier here, and I hope this isn't going to blow up in my face as well... I received an email from a subscriber to the newsletter who wanted to give a tip to other German fans, presumably via the newsletter. Since I don't know if Marion reads this guestbook or not, and not everyone subscribes to the newsletter, I thought I would reproduce the relevant bit of the email for the benefit of other German AR fans:
Quigley, der Australier (Quigley, down under) will be shown in the german cable-channel VOX on the 28-1-2001 at 8.15 pm and on the 29-1-2001 at 3.00 a.m. (german time). AS this is no longer available on video there, this is your chance to grab a copy.
Many thanks to Marion who wanted to let other fans know!
Remember, I am just relaying Marion's tip here for the benefit of AR fans!
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Sunday, January 07, 2001 at 15:53:10 (PST)
It was great to finally see Mr Slope this afternoon!!! "What does the Preacher say? Vanity's of Vanity's. All is Vanity" and what a wonderful sight is Mr Slope in full flight. AR plays this weasle of a man so well. The next few Sundays are going to be fun! Bye.
Barbara
Gold Coast, Qld Australia - Saturday, January 06, 2001 at 23:23:09 (PST)
Doing some late holiday catch up reading the GB here. I too liked Alans hair color the best as it was in S&S. For those of you who think that the "jumping of the boat scene" in DkH proves that he's not a natural blonde, I submit that that is not necessarily true. It's not uncommon for people who have "dark" blonde hair on their head, to be un-blonde in other areas of their anatomy :-) And don't you dare ask me how I know this ;-)
Karen
Seal Beach, CA USA - Saturday, January 06, 2001 at 18:01:08 (PST)
Interesting what you get when you try to find out about Peace One Day. The main force behind the organization seems to be British actor and film-maker Jeremy Gilley. For a description of the org's activities in 2000, you can read this; among other things, POD was going to make its presence felt during the Sydney Olympics. Anyone catch it?
But Mr. Gilley is not just some pie-in-the-sky dreamer. He went to the Middle East in July and met with Palestinian and Israeli peace activists. You can read the results of that encounter at this site. It gives you a pretty good idea of what kind of obstacles well-meaning activists run into when they try to get two sides talking. Mr. Gilley has his work cut out for him.
Magda
Canada - Saturday, January 06, 2001 at 13:56:40 (PST)
Apologies for the personal message--Suzanne, my IBook is down, so pics can't be resent for a bit. Back when I can boot up again!
Renie--at the Detroit Public Library
- Saturday, January 06, 2001 at 11:26:30 (PST)
Strange. My 2001 calendar doesn't list "International Day of Peace" on September 21st, but does have "World Peace Day" on both June 21st AND December 21st.
Suzanne <SuzanneK@bigfoot.comfoo>
Hallettsville, TX USA - Saturday, January 06, 2001 at 08:00:36 (PST)
Georgiana,
Certainly the Peace One Day site badly needs updating, since it reads "We had intended that our press launch would fall on the last International Day of Peace of the 20th Century. However, four weeks before the launch there was still confusion regarding the date. As curious as it may seem to be celebrating and launching 'peace one day' on the wrong day, we stuck with the third Tuesday in September, the day laid down in the UN resolution. This confusion can only increase the need for such a campaign and highlight our third objective - to change UN legislation so that the International Day of Peace has a fixed date. Indeed discussions are underway with the United Nations concerning all aspects of the campaign particularly an amendment to the resolution 36/67. You can help by sending a letter to your government asking them to support this amendment. We are confident that this legislation will be changed.
Elsewhere in the site, they mention activities held in 19 Sept last year, further adding to the confusion.
"Should this legislation change and a fixed date be agreed upon, we intend to make this known to all calendar and diary manufactures around the world. The date we suggest is the 21st September, connecting us strongly with the 21st Century. This is also the date commonly associated with the Autumn Equinox and always falling around the third Tuesday. All governments will be asked to support this change"
I have no knowledge of the film actually being released, and several people have mentioned to me that when they e-mailed the site for further information on the film, or to possibly volunteer, they received no reply.
Fausta <faustaw@yahoo.comfoo>
USA - Saturday, January 06, 2001 at 06:05:21 (PST)
There are at least a dozen respected British actors in the queue before Alan for Knighthood. The tradition has been to give it to those who have had successful stage careers rather than film careers although this precedent has been broken recently and notably by Sir Sean and Sir Michael.
Mandy
London, UK - Saturday, January 06, 2001 at 06:01:22 (PST)
Maybe we could try the "tinkerbell strategy"....."repeat simultaneously at the same time "I do believe in knights, I do believe in knights......I do I do I do believe in knights.....
a Rickman admirer
USA - Friday, January 05, 2001 at 23:33:41 (PST)
I think that some very accurate remarks have been made about AR and Honors etc. AR has done so much for the British Theatre and probably elsewhere as well and he is rated very highly by the theatre/film community. We have not heard about it, of course,( we all know how AR feels about the Press etc) and that AR plays his cards close to the chest so to speak, but his friends and those who share that close-knit community know his worth. Hopefully one day he will be recognized for all the work he has done behind the scenes.I guess AR is the Quiet Achiever! Bye.
Barbara <hermione_3@hotmail.comfoo>
Gold Coast, Australia - Friday, January 05, 2001 at 21:35:01 (PST)
I do recall a recent huff over Sean Connery getting a knighthood - first he wasn't to get it because (a) he sided with the "Free Scotland" party (or whatever it is called), and (b) he no longer lives in the UK and then he got it. Also, I don't think citizenship is evena requirement given that Schwarzkopf got one for the Gulf War. As far as I know, it is pure speculation about AR to this date - I haven't heard his name even being tossed around, and who knows, after HP, maybe the entire cast will be bandied around. So, be patient folks! I don't think its a political thing if he has or hasn't been considered! People with worse political stances have got knighted! I din't think being knighted was a political thing anyway - isnt it supposed to be recognition for an outstanding contribution or something?!
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Friday, January 05, 2001 at 19:27:19 (PST)
Claire, that first pic on your page has AR looking like Dr. Strangelove.
Rickman Admirer, no book of trivia on the horizon, sorry. Also not surprising that AR has opinions about Margaret Thatcher; most Labourites do - it's a requirement for membership, I believe. But since it was well known that the Queen didn't like her either (I remember the TV clip of MT peering around a pillar in the church when Charles and Di did that wedding thing), that's probably not a consideration. By the way, please email me re something that you might find interesting. Confidentiality assured.
Magda <mgrantwich@yahoo.comfoo>
Canada - Friday, January 05, 2001 at 17:40:33 (PST)
Somehow cut of the 'd'--that's "Deranged..."
Georgiana
Seattle - Friday, January 05, 2001 at 16:47:06 (PST)
The June 2000 issue of "Library Journal" had this review of "Mesmer": "eranged charlatan or gifted genius? That's the question dividing the 18thcentury Viennese medical establishment---one still stubbornly clinging to bloodletting--over the merits of Franz Anton Mesmer, a physician, hypnotist, and self-professed healer devoted to "animal magnetism" as an enlightened treatment. Despite the considerable talent of Alan Rickman in the title role, Roger Spottiswoode's film is, well, nice looking but somewhat less than mesmerizing. For comprehensive collections."
Georgiana (who finds Maasai was spelled wrong...)
USA - Friday, January 05, 2001 at 16:46:31 (PST)
Yesterday's astronomy.com horoscope for Pisces was: "You're an artist, a magician and a natural entertainer. The Taurus Moon brings out your sexy, convivial side this weekend. A heartfelt promise binds you to an obligation that you'll never want to escape." Doesn't sound much like the one you read, June.
Georgiana (who knows there was a quote somewhere implying our man put some stock in this but wonders nonetheless how anyone can believe this stuff!)
Seattle - Friday, January 05, 2001 at 14:28:39 (PST)
Fausta, I thought "Peace One Day" was launched in 1999 around the UN Peace Day (third Tues. in Sept.) aimed at the Sept. 2000 date--which is now past. We should still have three films, "John Gissing," "Blow Dry," and "Harry Potter"--the first being the most uncertain of the trio.
Georgiana
Seattle - Friday, January 05, 2001 at 14:21:56 (PST)
Magda, you may not have a book of actor trivia but you sure could write one!!! I wonder if AR's opinions re Maggie have made him too politicized for a knighthood? I am sure that the Queen doesn't offer to people that will turn them down, if she suspects that they would-also AR's gf is in the political arena, so perhaps that area is avoided also? Re the horoscope for AR-don't hold your breath waiting for him to abandon his relationship with the main squeeze-I think that they are joined at the soul and he would rather rip off his arm.
a Rickman admirer
USA - Friday, January 05, 2001 at 13:30:16 (PST)
Stezi, your DVD pics of AABA (one of my favorites)have disappeared!!!!! I keep getting a site for cell phones! Couldn't email you from your site either!
Christine
Montreal, Canada - Friday, January 05, 2001 at 13:01:43 (PST)
The Peace One Day site expects to have September 21 as World Peace Day; this might mean that the film would be released by then.
At this rate, there would be 3 films with Rickman released this year . . . maybe!
Fausta <faustaw@yahoo.comfoo>
not holding my breath . . ., USA - Friday, January 05, 2001 at 12:24:22 (PST)
In Demand screen size options
Quicktime - click on Movies
Real Player - View then Zoom
Claire
- Friday, January 05, 2001 at 10:19:44 (PST)
Amanda: I wrote that eventually every actor will get a knighthood - future tense. Nothing to do with previous lack of knighthoods for actors in by-gone years. And I don't have a book of actor trivia.
Magda
Canada - Friday, January 05, 2001 at 08:39:51 (PST)
Yahoo lists "Blow Dry" as one of the highlights among upcoming films for March.
Georgiana
Seattle - Friday, January 05, 2001 at 08:23:50 (PST)
Magda, I'm a bit behind on checking the guestbook, but not every actor eventually gets a knighthood. James Mason never did, despite a long and acclaimed career, and it is speculated that it was a deliberate oversight due to his pacifist stance in WWII. He went to court and obtained permission to be a nonparticipant, but it was very controversial and it's thought the shadow haunted him. Just for your book of actor trivia.
Amanda <editor@texas.netfoo>
TX USA - Friday, January 05, 2001 at 08:20:15 (PST)
Does anyone know if it's possible to maximize the screen for the In Demand video? Bigger would be better!
Christine
Montreal, Canada - Friday, January 05, 2001 at 07:52:50 (PST)
Here's Alan Rickman's horoscope for January 4, 2001: You might experience a turning point in a relationship, ALAN. Perhaps you and a friend will have a parting of ways. Although you respect and like this person, you could find that you are heading in different directions. You might not be as compatible as you once were. Try not to worry about releasing this relationship. Before long, a new friendship will take its place, and you'll feel a strong sense of connection to that person. Fun, isn't it?
June
Chicago, USA - Friday, January 05, 2001 at 07:37:01 (PST)
I think that disco mirror ball would be fantastic in the master bathroom--hot bubble bath, candles reflecting off the glass, soft {Chopin, not disco} music-right out of Flights of Fancy!!!
a Rickman admirer
- Friday, January 05, 2001 at 01:43:52 (PST)
Eclectic. Fits right in with the Massai spear and the plaster cast of Chopin's hand.
Georgiana
Seattle - Friday, January 05, 2001 at 01:32:33 (PST)
None of my business really, but how is your home decorated? Would a disco mirror ball fit in?
a Rickman admirer
USA - Friday, January 05, 2001 at 00:29:21 (PST)
I think this conversation would scare the h---out of him, personally!
a Rickman admirer
USA - Friday, January 05, 2001 at 00:26:37 (PST)
Core! Mirror Balls! Better incorporate them into the retro image in my head - I'll bring the pole should AR decide do a Demi Moore (but has to be in a business suit) for us, Georgiana (*grin*)
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Thursday, January 04, 2001 at 22:02:03 (PST)
And I got given one of those "mirror balls" for Christmas, Sally. Perhaps he'd like to perform in my living room?
Georgiana (what *was* my daughter thinking??? I'm not making this up...)
Seattle - Thursday, January 04, 2001 at 21:26:55 (PST)
Thanks Jancette for your comments and welcome. AR's heart seems to be in the right place when he obviously lends his talent and name to so many social issues and related projects. I understand what you mean when you said that people recognize his face in so many varied roles and yet do not connect the name to the face. When you mention you are an Alan Rickman fan and they ask "who?" All who visit this site knows who he is and appreciates him in all of his facets, actor, voice, director and humanitarian. I was happy when I found this page and realized that I was not alone in my appreciation of AR by any means.
Joan T
Sudbury, Ontario Canada - Thursday, January 04, 2001 at 21:14:43 (PST)
Had to laugh at that Texas comment, Georgiana - for some reason, the image of a business-suit clad AR dancing around a pole in some nightclub with spotlights rotating all over him sprung to my mind... A most incongrous image!
Sally
Australia, Sydney - Thursday, January 04, 2001 at 19:24:11 (PST)
Thanks, Jancette, and welcome. Susan Sarandon said that, too, in an interview.
Georgiana (the same age as Joan T...)
Seattle - Thursday, January 04, 2001 at 19:23:56 (PST)
Well, I've just spent the better part of my Christmas holidays browsing through the guestbook archives and kicking myself that I didn't buy a computer a long time ago so that I could join in the fun. I'm a big Rickman fan (who, yes, gets those same blank stares when I mention him to people. "Alan who?". Then it turns into a word game. I toss out clues...Die Hard...Robin Hood...sheriff... villain. And then they say, "Ohhh. THAT guy! He's great!!"). Anyway, I was going through my "archives" trying to find something to offer here for your enjoyment and I came across this - Tim Robbins did a press conference when "Bob Roberts" was being screened at the Toronto Film Festival (I think around 1992 or 1993?) and this is what he had to say about the casting of AR: Question: "How did you come to cast Alan Rickman as Lucas Hart?" Robbins: "Um, well, he's an actor who I've always admired and uh, I was in a situation where I needed another name in order to fulfill the needs of the financiers and I sent him a script and he responded very well to the script and to tell you the truth, is highly responsible for the fact that this film got made. He worked for scale, which is, I hope you understand, a very rare thing to do after you're in a movie like Robin Hood that makes so much money. He did it because he's got a good heart. And he's in this business for the right reasons. He listens to his heart more than he does his pocket." Happy New Year!
Jancette
CANADA - Thursday, January 04, 2001 at 18:37:48 (PST)
Philip French, in a review of 2000 in film entitled "Barbarians at the Gate" in the 24 December Guaardian, had this to say: "There was a steady flow through the year of puerile comedies aimed at American adolescents, most of them seeking to outdo the Farrelly Brothers in pushing the envelope of bad taste. But three comedies stood out - all concerned with showbiz and the cult of personality. They're Dean Parisot's underrated Galaxy Quest, a gentle spoof of the Star Trek cult played straight by Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman and Tim Allen; Neil LaBute's Nurse Betty, a black comedy that's part road movie, part satire on the effects of TV soap opera; and Spike Jonze's altogether astonishing movie about fame and identity, Being John Malkovich. I laugh merely thinking about them."
Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Thursday, January 04, 2001 at 16:08:28 (PST)
In the upcoming 5 January (Saturday) London Times, under "Music: The Best Tours Nationwide,"
TEXAS
IT WOULD be nice to think that Alan Rickman might reprise his appearance in the video for In Demand and appear as a podium dancer on this tour. Chances are, though, that it will be business as usual for Sharleen and the boys. This is being dubbed the Greatest Hits Tour, so you know what to expect: Say What You Want, Black-eyed Boy and I Don’t Want a Lover — the mark of chart quality.
Telecast Arena, Newcastle, Feb 5 (0191-401 8000); Wembley Arena, London, Feb 8 & 9 (020-8902 0902); Evening News Arena, Manchester, Feb 12 (0161-930 8000); Arena, Sheffield, Feb 13 (0114-256 5656); International Arena, Cardiff, Feb 14 (029-2022 4488)
Georgiana
Seattle - Thursday, January 04, 2001 at 15:57:23 (PST)
I guess your right I should ignore my idiot friends.I just make fun of their fave actors.At least AR isnt addicted to drugs and alchol (However you spell it!)like their fave actors are.I have pictures of AR all over my notebook.So I have him with me all day.Which makes me happy when my teacher gives my class even more work to do.Well got to go eveyone have a nice Friday and weekend!!
Miranda <CindyLoo Who345@cs.comfoo>
Tampa, Fl USA - Thursday, January 04, 2001 at 13:57:23 (PST)
BOB ROBERTS is released on video to buy in the UK on the 8th January 2001 - better late than never!
Claire
- Thursday, January 04, 2001 at 12:38:58 (PST)
Well, having swam off Dark harbor 2 summers ago I can tell you that the water is BONe CHILLING cold-it is the kind of water where you cang et a "cold headache" just by putting your head under water!! I lasted about 2 minutes-and i am a fairly hearty person who LOVES swimming and will go even in chilly weather!
katie <sopacata@aol.comfoo>
Philadelphia, Pa USA - Thursday, January 04, 2001 at 08:33:01 (PST)
Rickman Admirer,
LOL!
For some of us, there's not enough money in the world to make us jump in the icy waters off Dark Harbor (been there, would NOT do that!) except at the height of Summer.
Also, I'm having trouble getting the Peace One Day video. Does anyone have any helpful hints?
Fausta <faustaw@yahoo.comfoo>
USA - Thursday, January 04, 2001 at 07:50:10 (PST)
Rickman admirer--LOL!!! "Proper love scene," of course, being one with those bedcurtains pulled closed and a fire going . . . maybe even in the fireplace, hmmmm? ;-D
Miranda--never mind your friends. You have good taste in actors, I think. 8-)
Mary Anne
Love those cozy featherbeds, USA - Thursday, January 04, 2001 at 05:08:20 (PST)
Dark Harbor was an "indie" one of those "under five million dollar" movies that Mr. Rickman likes to make. I think that he should get paid a lot more than he did to jump into frigid water as many times as he needed to. After the "Winter Guest" frostbitten toes episode I am beginning to wonder if he has a "hypothermia" thing going on! Make the love scene take place in a nice warm cozy bedroom with featherbeds and down comforters. At least FOF knows how to do a "proper" love scene.
a Rickman admirer
USA - Thursday, January 04, 2001 at 02:08:05 (PST)
I have been glancing back at some of the discussions and indeed Dark (Harbour)Harbor is a movie with twists, turns and surprises. The nude scene of Alan Rickman diving from the yacht is enough to get the view alright. Not a natural blonde for sure..........I like the blonde as he was in S & S. How about you?? He has a birthday coming up shortly. He is eleven months older than I am so I understand that some of the scenes probably took a lot of couage or ego. Whichever it doesn't matter. Everyone who commented seemed to enjoy the view. I wish they would give him a really juicy love scene with an actress in one of his not too distant films. It would be grand wouldn't it?? With some of the scenes he has done and some of the topics of his films I would be amazewd if he turned such a scene down. Comments!!!
Joan T
Sudbury, Ontario Canada - Wednesday, January 03, 2001 at 20:42:42 (PST)
It really doesn't matter at what mark on the "Day of Peace" film that Mr Rickman's words appear. He took part in it and as a mother of a son leaving on his first "peace keeping mission with the armed forced in a matter of weeks." I believe strongly in the message of beginning with just one day of peace as a start and proud that I am a fan of a man "AR" who took such a large part with his time and eloquent words in such a poignant film. As a "mother" I have a larger than most stake in the message and Mr Rickman if you only knew what your part in this meant to me. It matters not to me what other's think or feel. This is a start and to you and Mr Gillies and to my son I wish you all an entire prosperous New Year. Alan Rickman you are a true gentleman......JT
Joan T
Sudbury, Ontario Canada - Wednesday, January 03, 2001 at 20:12:40 (PST)
A "rumors and gossip" site says JK Rowling has alluded to the possibility that Snape may be redeemed in the seventh Harry Potter book--perhaps a romance?
Once I downloaded it, my counter said it was at the 65% mark, actually, where Mr. Rickman appears in the "Peace One Day" trailer.
Georgiana
Seattle - Wednesday, January 03, 2001 at 16:28:45 (PST)
For all of you Sense and Sensibility fans one of AR's delicious roles in his movies I am sitting and listening to one of the dreamiest CD's I have ever heard. It is the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. If you want to relax and let your imagination just take you along as Marianne then this is perfect for you. She ends up with AR as Mrs Brandon. I have almost all of AR's movies that I would want save one but this has to be my favourite. I am waiting for that movie to come along with a physical love seen between some lucky actress and Alan Rickman but this will have to do for now. Last evening I did download the movie on world peace day and indeed 60% of the way through that face and velvet voice took my breath away. It is ashame that they did not give him more to read for he brought the words to life. If he ever put poetry reading on a CD I believe it would bring a new interest in peotry for it's own beauty. He has the face, the voice and the talent. Our true reneissance man. May you all indeed have a Happy New Year......JT
Joan T <JTWinterblue@aol.comfoo>
Sudbury, Ontario Canada - Wednesday, January 03, 2001 at 16:00:27 (PST)
Hi everyone.Very young Alan Rickman fan here.Just wanted to say and that you guys are choosing the right fave actor to like.Unlike my dorky friends making fun of AR ALL the time every opputunity they get.Sorry just had to get it out of my system.Ive seen about 6-7 of his movies so far.He is one good actor.Well as you were saying he has absolutley no clothes on i that movie can you see anything.Im to young to be asking that so ill shut up.But you can answer it.Well im gonna go watch Die Hard Bye!
Miranda <CindyLoo Who345@cs.comfoo>
Tampa, Fl USA - Wednesday, January 03, 2001 at 14:10:31 (PST)
Yup, DkH is a good one... Slurpalicious.
Julia <j_petrov@hotmail.comfoo>
USA, for now - Wednesday, January 03, 2001 at 11:24:37 (PST)
There is no one I'd rather see naked!!! Thanks ar!!!!! :)
eugenia <eugenianteel@aol.comfoo>
USA - Wednesday, January 03, 2001 at 10:16:15 (PST)
I saw Dark Harbour (Harbor?). I don't think I've blushed that much in years. Stezi, shall we ever get DVD pictures from that scene? *June fans herself*
June
Chicago, USA - Wednesday, January 03, 2001 at 08:36:01 (PST)
or not,..
Georgiana
Seattle - Wednesday, January 03, 2001 at 08:15:40 (PST)
long enough.
a Rickman admirer
USA - Wednesday, January 03, 2001 at 00:55:50 (PST)
Hello everyone! I have been a Rickman fiend for almost nine years now, and have almost all of his videos, except "Dark Harbor", which I am about to order. I've heard he gets naked, but for how long?
Kim <kim2010@texas.netfoo>
Houston, TX USA - Wednesday, January 03, 2001 at 00:32:30 (PST)
Fausta, I see from your lovely January "Rickmanista," that I forgot "Peace One Day." Don't remember checking their web site lately, but they have a trailer up for this film, which, at least on the DSL version, has Mr. Rickman reading a few lines about 60% of the way through.
Georgiana
Seattle - Tuesday, January 02, 2001 at 12:54:17 (PST)
The 24 December "Daily Telegraph" reported that Marks & Spencer has won marketing rights to Harry Potter merchandise, hoping to revitalize its sales.
As I count them, we are awaiting release of "The Search for John Gissing," "Blow Dry" (aka "Never Better"), "Help! I'm a Fish" (cartoon), and "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's [Sorcerer's] Stone" (not yet finished filming). Looks like a very promising New Year but I do wish the man would work more!
May I please add my thanks to Suzanne who so tidily and devotedly maintains our home? May it be a grand year for all.
Georgiana
Seattle - Tuesday, January 02, 2001 at 10:41:27 (PST)
The 23 December London "Times" picked "Dogma" as the pay-per-view film of the week, with Rickman as "morose Metatron, the Voice of God."
Georgiana
Seattle - Tuesday, January 02, 2001 at 10:35:21 (PST)
The London "Times," column, lists Mr. Richman as #98 among the top 100 actors (behind Harrison Ford, #100, and Nicholas Cage, #99) in 30 December 2000 "The Vulture's Top 100 Actors"
98: ALAN RICKMAN
AS THE Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) he was so joyless that he ordered his henchmen to “cancel Christmas”, while in Die Hard (1988) he hammed it up to the max as a super-cruel terrorist. With his sneering voice and sardonic manner, nobody makes a better scoundrel than Rickman, even though he is just as good when he is not being bad. Maybe it is creative frustration that makes him so convincing — he wanted to be a graphic artist.
Must see: Truly, Madly, Deeply (1991)
Avoid: Dark Harbor (1999)
Georgiana (Back from the wilds of Montana, where my laptop did not recognize the stuttering dial tone in the fly-fishing log cabin on the Missouri where I spent New Year's with long-time dear friends, and missed you all.) <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Tuesday, January 02, 2001 at 10:30:57 (PST)
A bit off-topic, but does anyone have any info on the actor Nigel Cooke, seen last year as Macduff in Macbeth at the RSC with Antony Sher and, more recently, at the Bristol Old Vic as Edgar in King Lear? Channel 4 showed the RSC production last night and it was sublime - more than did justice to the performances I saw at Stratford last Christmas.
Jenny
UK - Tuesday, January 02, 2001 at 10:23:12 (PST)
Didn't we thrash out this knighthood thing last year? I thought we agree that AR probably has some tedious left-wing reason for refusing one like it's not egalitarian or something. (My phrasing.) But we should wait; eventually every actor will have one.
Magda
Canada - Tuesday, January 02, 2001 at 08:56:57 (PST)
Here's to ANOTHER wonderful year on the GB! Thanks to Suzanne we can all get together here! It was good to see so many actors being awarded in the honors list this year. Tom Courtenay who was wonderful in The Dresser and course,Billy Liar, and the amazing Paul Scofield, finally. It seems to have taken a long time for this great Shakespearean actor to get one. Charlotte Rampling, and Patrick Stewart (Capt. Jean-Luc Picard) and Joss Ackland, OBE and CBE's. I also hope that Sir Spike will be there - he was great as one of the Goons. Where was AR's Name??? This is an outrage!!! He deserves one I think. Does anyone agree with me ? Please let me know how you all feel about these awards. Bye.
Barbara <hermione_3@hotmail.comfoo>
Gold Coast, Qld. Australia - Tuesday, January 02, 2001 at 00:23:08 (PST)
Happy New Year, Everyone!
I've been lurking for awhile and enjoying the news. Hope that AR's Snape lines in HP are not going to be cut to make more room for the also talented John Cleese as Nearly Headless Nick. Both actors are confirmed scene stealers, but there's a lot of Cleese product already out there for us fans to enjoy. Time for AR to shine. Wouldn't put it past JK Rowling to be an AR fan...she's the right demographic and Snape sounds a lot like "Slope".
On a different note, thanks for your kind words a few months ago regarding my little pastiche of Dark Harbor. I have actually co-written a medical thriller myself, under my pen name of Linda Reid, which has a major character modeled after AR (Professor Osborne). Suzanne (thank you!) gave me permission to note that the book has come out and is available at amazon.com and amazon.co.uk. at clickhere
Hope readers find it enjoyable. Have a great 2001, AR fans!
Sue Zen
El Lay, CA USA - Monday, January 01, 2001 at 22:27:16 (PST)
Please add my *clink*. Suzanne, Thank you for maintaining our virtual home.
Cindie
Olmsted Falls, OH USA - Monday, January 01, 2001 at 19:18:52 (PST)
I'll drink to that, Suzanne. Happy New Year to all! *clink*
Mary Anne
For auld lang syne, USA - Monday, January 01, 2001 at 09:38:23 (PST)
Meilleurs Voeux de Bonne Année à tous!!!
Sarah <john.hankinson@fnac.netfoo>
France - Monday, January 01, 2001 at 03:00:07 (PST)
