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Sunny,regarding QDU - I would not watch the movie if Alan were not in it but since he is and it is usually not expensive, go for it. His total time in the movie is not that much but he is very handsome. He is a sort of cowboy. It is definatly a good teeth part. They are so white that I think he must have had them treated . Did anyone else notice that? I hope I'm not spoiling it by saying the ending is not very happy for him.
Valerie
NY - Sunday, March 31, 2002 at 19:07:41 (PST)
A big huge thanks to Laura for the link to In demand. The copy I had was an MTV one which was very grainy and nowhere near the quality of your link. Have finally seen the end to the video now. AR looks truely gorgeous. Thanks again.
Branca <brancauk@msn.comfoo>
London, U.K. - Sunday, March 31, 2002 at 14:28:54 (PST)
GML, Rickman is known to have played Volumnia in "Coriolanus" and Grusha in "Caucasian Chalk Circle" while at Latymer.
Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Sunday, March 31, 2002 at 14:27:16 (PST)
Laura - how happy have you made me! Fab link to the Texas video; my word, how wonderful he looks - that shirt and tie suit him, and those moves!! Wow! Words not enough, I know, but just wow!
Sue
Lincoln, UK - Sunday, March 31, 2002 at 13:23:18 (PST)
Thanks, Laura, for the In Demand link - started playing it with delight coz it's far better quality than the one I have - but it only gives me 12 seconds! Anyone else with this problem?
Jules UK
- Sunday, March 31, 2002 at 13:07:10 (PST)
Happy Easter everybody! Well, thanks Laura for the links on the "In Demand" video! I´ll try that soon... *** on the Germany TV channel Pro7 they show Die Hard, BUT it´s -of course- not the original, so you´ll miss that wonderful voice... I just switched it off because of this (I have the tape - ha ha)... well, I have the possibility to buy the video "Quigley Down Under"... can anybody tell me if this film is worth it? The critics haven´t been that good... I´ll appreciate some information on this film... thanks! Have a nice evening!
Sunny <HDSunny1@aol.comfoo>
Germany - Sunday, March 31, 2002 at 12:58:14 (PST)
Just in passing: I was reading an article on Hugh Grant in the Observer today (yes, I was bored), and it says "The family did not have any money - he won a scholarship to Latymer School in London (...)" and then he is quoted to say "What else did we do? Well, I did play a lot of girls." A big grin. "The head of drama, now sadly dead, did kind of enjoy young boys dressing up as girls." Ah, do we know anybody else who played girls on stage in Latymer? ;) I know HG is younger than AR, but I wonder if they had the same drama teacher...
GML
UK - Sunday, March 31, 2002 at 10:25:34 (PST)
Hi just wanted to say Happy Easter to all Rickman fans! I don't know why I just said that just felling happy after surfing the net! Bye
Mercury <Happy Easterfoo>
- Sunday, March 31, 2002 at 09:46:28 (PST)
Stezi, Thank you for sharing your pictures with us. They are wonderful. He is very generous to sign them for you. Excellent!!
Juliana <daltrey63@hotmail.comfoo>
- Sunday, March 31, 2002 at 07:59:38 (PST)
Oops, sorry, that link didn't work - I hate it when that happens. Here is the correct link:Texas & AR Tango Video. I hope it works this time.
Laura <trulymadlydeeply79@yahoo.comfoo>
Ontario, Canada - Sunday, March 31, 2002 at 07:25:20 (PST)
Kiki, thanks for posting that excerpt. Let's hope PL does become the next big thing on Broadway, it'd be nice to see Mr. Rickman get some well-deserved recognition in the US for more than just his film work.
Sunny, in response to your post a couple days ago: If you're still looking to buy the Texas/AR "In Demand" video, Ebay frequently has copies of it up for auction. I've also seen an enhanced cd version on there as well, so Ebay would be a good place to check. You can also download the video for free at this linkTexas & AR Tango Video. I believe that you need Quicktime in order to play it though, so if you don't have it on your computer you may have to download Quicktime first. Hope this helps, if you have trouble with the links, feel free to email me and I'll try to help you out.
Laura <trulymadlydeeply79@yahoo.comfoo>
Ontario, Canada - Sunday, March 31, 2002 at 07:19:50 (PST)
This appears in the Arts section of todays New York Times - the article is titled "A Blockbuster in the Wings":
"As generations of parents have said, "We're not mad, just disappointed." That has been the overwhelming mood on Broadway during the last month as a series of high-profile openings have led to a series of blah mornings-after.
All of which could benefit April's openers. Why? Because the logic along Broadway is that a run of mediocre reviews just lays the groundwork for an eventual rave. (Broadway, of course, isn't exactly known for its logic.) So the hunt is on for the season's sleeper.
Acouple of possibilities on the play side are "Fortune's Fool," which opens this week, and the imported revival of Sir Noël Coward's "Private Lives," which already has a respectable $1.25 million advance and had stellar reviews in London. "
Kiki
- Sunday, March 31, 2002 at 06:35:35 (PST)
Hi, Sally: Great to see you back! Did you get frostbit? By the way, I can't find this list anywhere on Fausta'a page. However there is a book people can sign which Fausta will take with her to one of the first previews on April 21st, I think it was.
Sally
london, UK - Sunday, March 31, 2002 at 06:22:13 (PST)
Wah-hay! Back from Antartica, folks! So, AR is going to be in NY... I beleive someone posted in the forum on my website that Fausta has a NY attendee list going at her fabulous rickmanista website (apologies right now to the hard working trio of Suzanne, Clair and Claudia if I stuffed up the HTML - its been 2 1/2 fantastic web free months...)
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Sunday, March 31, 2002 at 03:01:41 (PST)
Ah, much better. Thanks, Claire!
I'd like to remind everyone that Claire and Claudia have generously volunteered to help me with the GB, and editing it can be a very time consuming job, so please make it easier on us by trying your best to be polite and staying ON topic. For we are all here to read, share and have discussions about ALAN RICKMAN. Thank you.
Sorry I'm a little late with this (haven't been home much lately), but here is the lovely photo of AR's (Metatron) hand... or should I say *hands* (hold on to something, Renie!) LOL... on Linda Florintino (Bethany), courtesy of Mortianna (thanks!) via an unknown source: hands
Anne (NY), the "foo" is automatically added to everyone's e-mail address to deter spam (please see the FAQ for more info).
And Veronica, you can also find a list of everything AR has done in the resume on the Front AR web page.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday weekend!
Suzanne <Suz@mail.usa.comfoo>
TX USA - Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 20:20:55 (PST)
Smile Scenes:
1.DH - When he meets Mr. Takaki (Sorry, not sure of spelling}
2. Mesmer - On the stairs when he meets the Baron
3. Dark H - Playing Badminton
4. Rasputin - When the prince roller skates into him in the hall and dancing in the red shirt
If I had to choose between watching Mesmer or Dark H first I would go for DH. It has a few surprises at the end.
Claire I would be willing to keep a list. What is the best way to do it, through Email?
Valerie <brookdoc913@cs.comfoo>
NY - Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 16:41:06 (PST)
OK feel free to post again. Just keep On Topic - That is Alan Rickman and the rule is civilised conversation please.
Can one of the NY attendees get a list together for coordinating people's dates (as Sally did for the UK) and keep this OFF the GB?
Claire
- Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 15:23:05 (PST)
WARNING
If you post after this - it maybe lost as I'm going to do a serious SPRING CLEAN of the GB at Suzanne's behest.
Claire
- Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 12:43:54 (PST)
Hi guys! I've updated my Alan Rickman Page with signed photographs of my London trip and some I had of Alan, which were sent today by Alan's assistant. It took some time, but finally I received my signed photographs. Enjoy Alan!
Stezi <Stezi@wxs.nlfoo>
The Netherlands - Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 11:12:24 (PST)
Sue - Lincoln - You lucky girl!!!!!!Well my choice would have to be Mesmer(great hands and hair part),Like DkH for the scenery and of course being shallow the dive scenes not too bad LOL.
Magda
Aberdeen, - Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 09:51:16 (PST)
Oo-er hate to talk about other things, but as someone said, it is Easter, the sun is shining here, I'm on holiday and I'd like to talk about nice things!
I have a serious problem! Had confirmation that my 2 ordered videos are waiting collection (typical, on a bank holiday, shut till Tues!) I have Mesmer and Dark Harbor within my reach, but which to view first!? Please help - all suggestions gratefully received!
Sue <suethompson90@hotmail.comfoo>
Lincoln, UK - Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 09:33:23 (PST)
Thanks, Claudia. I'll check out Amazon for the DVD!
Lee
US - Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 08:36:11 (PST)
Is there a list we can get access to from AR's agent or whatever with all the talk shows interviews/dates he will be be appearing in while promoting PL in America? Or must I chain myself to the tv and suffer all daytime network tv ( i don't have cable) in order to get lucky?
Constance
NC USA - Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 05:31:40 (PST)
Happy Easter everyone.
Hope these little paragraph thingies work.
Veronica - A while back you were looking for a list of AR's movies. Essential website: the Internet Movie Database, "www.imdb.com" (I'd make a link but am afraid of screwing up). You can search by actor, title, all kinds of things.
Harlii - Who or what is Utopia?
Suzanne - Belated thanks for the Conan O'Brien link. Delicious! I'd never really noticed The Hands before I started visiting this site. I loved when he was fumbling with the safe during the earthquake.
Flamingkitties - Fabulous name! Is there a story with it? (Is this question considered off topic?)
Re flower controversy - IMHO, flowers from an individual fan might qualify as "chasing" but from a group not at all. Fan clubs routinely send opening-night flowers as well as Christmas and birthday gifts. No reason why we shouldn't.
Re [alleged] pedantry - I'm always willing to be enlightened as to British language and customs. My all-time favo(u)rite two-peoples-divided-by-a-common-language story: A New York cabbie, stationed in England during WWII, was invited by a British date to "knock her up." All she meant was that he should stop by her house sometime, but he thought she was asking him to get her pregnant. I rode with this guy in the late 70s and he was still shaking his head over it.
Finally, what's with all this "foo"?
Happy holidays, all.
Anne Gilhuly <agilhuly@gibsondunn.comfoo>
New York, NY USA - Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 04:04:46 (PST)
Claudia...So many nice smiles in that movie!!!!!Loved em all Problem is seeing through the tears.
Would it help ladies if I waved a rose quartz crystal over this website enabling us all to feel happier.
Magda
Aberdeen, - Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 03:42:55 (PST)
"I'm not sure if it will be current shows or."
"Or what?????", they say!
The answer......current shows or reruns....LOL Sorry, guys!
Claudia
GA USA - Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 03:33:33 (PST)
Well stated, Christine. I am all for re-channeling negative energies into positive and productive actions! So ladies, on your mark, get set.....re-channel!
Back to topic: With all this talk about the song in The Winter Guest, I suppose I shall HAVE to go back and veiw it yet again. Ann in AZ and Magda: What about the scene where Nina is patting down Jamie and stating "I can't believe its you"--the look and smile on Jamie's face is adorable, isn't it? Possibly a little off topic--but for those in the US that work out of the home during the day and don't have a chance to catch The View--A&E will begin broadcasting it at 7pm eastern starting Monday, April 1. I'm not sure if it will be current shows or. Either way--the possibility of catching AR on one or the other would be nice, don't ya think? I'm a bit exasperated when it comes to reminding people to stay ON topic, and very short on time at the moment, so please excuse my lack of guidance. And any, um... editing to the GB not taken care of by Claudia or Claire, will have to wait until tomorrow. My apologies. However, I would like to remind everyone that it *is* Easter, for heavens sake, so be nice. Please! Gaye, to answer your question, yes, contributions from overseas are most welcome. Some sent U.S. cash, but the best (safest and quickest) method is by using PayPal, which automatically converts currency from one country to another. Laura, my understanding is that he did write the words to "Take Me With You." The "All the words are Sharman's" comment, I believe, refers to the play and the screenplay. His writing credit, he has said, is limited to considerations of structure in translating her play to film. However, the music (Michael Kamen's, including the song), and song lyrics followed filming and I do not believe would be viewed as having been included in those comments. Gee, I hate to get back on topic here, but I have a question that someone here might be able to help with. I saw on a webpage somewhere that the lyrics to the song "Take Me With You" from The Winter Guest were written by Mr. Rickman - does anyone know if this is true? I am only asking because I know that he is credited with co-writing the screenplay for the movie, but according to the man himself, he claims that all the words were McDonald's and he only gave creative insight (or something to that effect). It is quite a lovely song/poem indeed so I'd like to know if he did actually write it, or if not, who did? We were also discussing (in the weekly AR chat room) opening night gifts and agreed we should send AR & LD each a bouquet of flowers, etc. from the visitors of the AR Web Site/Guestbook, like we did when the play opened in London (which was a great success, thanks to you all!). The play opens on April 28th, which is less than a month away, so if you'd like to contribute, please e-mail me at Suz@mail.usa.com or emeraldegg@prodigy.net. Thank you! HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE Ann Arizona re;- smiles.Just the way Jamie smiles when he does peek a boo to Nina in TMD.Just DDG IMVHO. Just a note, QDU will be on Sat. check your local listings, its on TBS. so to those new to AR check it out..... The Tony's are set for June 2. Tickets go on sale in May. Plays that opened between May 3, 2001 and May 1, 2002 are eligible, so "Private Lives" just makes it. The nominees will be announced May 6, and said announcement will be carried live on the American Theatre Wing's Tony website, http://www.tonys.org. The website is rather neat, and includes an area (under "Play Your Part") where you can email a nominee. The email thingy is not yet activated for this year, since they obviously don't know the nominees yet. Hands, Hands, Hands.... (just wanted to watch Renie faint).... AR should have his hands cast, autograph it and put it up for auction for a charity. Can you imagine the $$$$ Amnesty could get from that? Word has it that Mr.Rickman may be a presenter at the Tony Awards. Hello everybody!! Just in case any Germans are in this GB at the moment... Die Hard (German version "Stirb Langsam") is on the German Chanel Pro 7 on Sunday 31/03. at 22:25 pm. BUT it´s not the original! So it´s not "Hans" but "Jack" AND you´ll miss that wonderful voice. I´d just wanted to mention in case some of the younger ones didn´t see it so far... well, talking about his hands again... they are really male and strong looking while -to me- they also seem to tender... am I nuts? I don´t mind... I´d love to see that "Texas"-video... has anybody any idea if it can be bought somewhere? Thanks for your help! Hi everyone...Mindy, I'm also @ the 19th April performance, sitting orchestra L seat, 22. Glad to know where you're sitting too Val. Don't forget, we're meeting for a drink at intermission. Mindy...come too of course! We can all prepare ourselves for the stage door! Valerie-You're going to the first preview performance? You'll have to let everyone know how it is. I won't be at that show (I'm going in May and August). Enjoy! Mindy, I am sitting in N 105 for April 19. Please feel free to come over and say hello. Would love to meet other fans. Gaye, Return of the Natives was a bit boring in the beginning. It just went on about descriptions of houses and countryside etc. However when he began to do the characters in all those marvelous different voices it was wonderful. When I heard him sing I almost had to pull over to the side of the road . Apparently he won some kind of award for his reading. That's what it says on the box. There is a great hand scene in Sense and Sensibility. When Colonel Brandon is explaining his past, they seem to show his feelings and stress. I watched the part where his hands glide over the chairs at least three times. As for the In Demand Texas clip, all I could say for thirty minutes afterwards was, "Wow". Then it became, "That man can dance". The young lady (i'm very bad with names) is very lucky-tango with Alan Rickman, what a dream come true. Actually, his hands were showed a lot throughout that too, mainly when he caressed her in the car. Georgianna: although the sets will be the same, they are in a larger space altogether. As the sets hang from above, and the space is larger above also,it means re-designing the way they hang, which ultimately means, the complete play may have to be re-blocked. For any one of us who have had to re-block a play, this is a tedious and time consuming business, filled with such boring but necessary questions as "if I took 5 steps to get from point 1 to point 2 in the Alberry, now I have to take 7 (or 9 or 10)steps to cover that distance. How does that affect the timing of my lines here?" So, much as I wish it were only a matter of a quick run through, for the actors' sake, I'm afraid it's usually not as simple as that. Rehearsals will probably be long and terribly tedious to get the play to sound and run as smoothly as it did in the Alberry. Still, I'm sure it will seem as smooth and wonderful as it's London venue. Anne RE: "Hand-some" scenes: Thanks for all the suggestions! Hmm. Name the most "I feel like an electric shock hit me" smile: AABA, when PL smiles that rascal smile at Rose in the auditorium? Or Brandon, when he's about to toss the coins? Come on, ladies and gentlemen (there are a few, aren't there?), think! :) Some excerpts from 'Theatregoer' magazine (April) re. PL: Immediately following its sold-out run at the Albery, Private Lives will open on Broadway-in the nick of time for any possible Tony nominations- on 28th April at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.Unusually, the entire West End production will remain intact with Alan Rickman, Emma Fielding and Adam Godley at three corners of Noel's uneasy marital and extramarital square-dance comedy of bad manners, and, ofcourse Lindsay Duncan repeating her enchantingly wayward performance as Amanda. Since we're talking about the great AR's hands, check out closetland, there are a lot of hand shots in that movie, the scene where he is putting the handcuffs on Madiline Stowe. or when he removing all the items from his pocket. All that have seen the movie know what I mean. He has the greatest hands around, and if there was an award for that he would sure win. I wonder if AR would ever come to Canada (Ottawa)and bring Private Lives here. I sure hope so. now that would be a real treat to see him..... Ann, Valerie and Melissa-Well, a huge sigh of relief. Tickets arrived and are safely put away. Now I can really look forward to PL! A dream come true. Where's everyone sitting? I have 5th row center for the first show, 4th row center for the second. Will I survive??? :) Can't see that it would take more than one technical run-through with a play they've performed about 175 times already--and one NYC 'theatre' site says same set designer, so doesn't sound like that will be much different... Ann, I got the following info about PL rehearsals from the Broadway.com message board: 'There will be a rehearsal period, but not nearly as long as a usual one. Most of them will be to get used to the new set and the new theatre, which seems way too large for this intimate show although Maggie Smith did the same play in the same theatre in 1975. They will probably rehearse a week or so, then tech and dress, and then start previews.' So it sounds like AR & Co. may already be in NYC or are about to arrive. Hope this helps... Alan, you rock in die hard,Galexy Quest,and Harry Potter. You are the best actor and you are so cool! Oh, no! Rumors! And I'm afraid I am somewhat responsible for the Carlyle one. Someone posted a query as to where he will be staying. I wrote that while I didn't know, in 1991 he stayed in the Carlyle. I still don't know where he is staying this time around (six months is an awfully long time in such an expensive hotel), and I haven't read anyone else say definitely where he will be (is?) staying. Re whether he is already here, I don't know. Anyone read anything? At the risk of starting another rumor, if I were him (he?), and I always make a big thing about being with family and friends, I would stay in England until after Easter, and come to the US next week. I mean, he'll be gone for a long time. Ann: I read here about him staying at The Carlyle and i think I understood that they were starting rehearsals. Constance, where did you read this??!! About two hours after my panicky posting yesterday, my friend called to say both my May and September tickets had arrived. (I had used their Amex card, so the tickets went to them.) I was so excited and exuberant, she laughed and said, "You know, you didn't just win the lottery!" I felt like I had! I won't have them in my hot little hands until Sunday, but at least I am relieved to know they are here. Thanks! Is it confirmed? Is AR and Co. in NYC, today as we speak? Are we finally sharing the same time zone?Can anyone say this for certain? i thought Pl was coming back the uk after its Ny runfor a bit, obviouisly not at the Albery because when I went in at the weekend they thought i was nuts...?! Ann & Mindy, I received my PL tickets for the June 30 performance yesterday. I ordered mine several weeks ago and they arrived by regular mail, so yours should arrive pretty soon. Ann and Mindy: Received my tickets through regular mail only yesterday. As for hand movies what about Mesmer? I don't care for the movie that much but you must admit there are many interestiung things done with hands. At the end of RHPOT when he is facing Robin getting ready for the swordfight look at his left hand. He does some kind of twitching contortion with it. Very cute! Sorry , should I not have called it a wrinkle? Anyhow it's lovely like the rest of him. As for hands- they are so big and square and strong looking , like he could sweep you up in one, and yet sensitive and expressive.. OK I'll shut up about what we all know already. I just love the bit in Blow Dry when the hand quivers above the scissors as he wonders whether to enter the competition. have a picture someone did of the hand scene in dogma. just sent it to suzanne to set it up here. happened to watch the movie again yesterday evening and just woke up again to said scene. the second time. and that was so, even as i find the film kind of witty and funny. but i don't really seem to care for the characters. somehow that never happens with the other films, well i only watch scenes of some of them anyhow:-) renie - how could i have forgotten the colonel and the panelling - right! and a floor is no bad place once the old carpet with mildew and such is removed and someone keeps you company and runs his fingers on the - wood, isn't it? Adriana - Welcome. Snape's my favorite as well... at the moment anyway, it changes weekly. If you're interested in more Alan related gossip, there are some good Yahoogroups, e-mail me for the URls if your interested. Oh, and don't worry, you're certanly not the youngest here. I´m a 20 years old girl from Spain, my english is horrible; I hope you understand my little comment.I don´t know a lot of films of Alan Rickman; only Dogma, Robin Hood:Prince of the thieves, Galaxy Quest and Harry Potter; in the last one he is the sexy, sensual and seductive professor Severous Snape.Is my favourite film, he is solitary, different, mysterious, serious and so atractive. I love his eyes, his expressivity; I love him. What a pity he was so old for me, but may be his age, his maturity is make him so special and sexy. Ann-I haven't received my tickets either (May 8th and August 18th). It's probably because I opted to have mine sent regular mail rather than UPS. Is that how yours are being shipped? If so, give it some time. I'm just as impatient as you for those pieces of paper! But I think we should be getting them any day now. It says on the Ticketmaster site that tickets would not be shipped until 3/25. That was only Monday. I'll keep you posted and I hope you'll do the same. :) Happy Easter or in some cases maybe - Passover, everyone. Mind you Orthodox Easter is later so take this greeting and keep it for later! Hi Gaye - I spent Easter in Adelaide several years ago so I think Billy C. has good taste. My brother stopped over there on his way to W.A. and stayed for 12 years! He is W.A. now. Thank you Claire for the roof top Superman pose lol. As for hands, well my personal survey is never date a man with smaller hands than you. Noses sometime do measure a man .. ahem but feet and hands are better, especially if he knows how to use them....So hands are a rather ineresting thing to delve on. Got to go and buy some easter eggs and hot cross buns, Bye. Janine Laura, I agree with you. AR's hand on Bethany's stomach is nice. I watched the film several times before I noticed that his left hand is on her stomach and his right is on her back. That is a very sweet scene. I might add that I never took much notice of his hands [Bad girl, shame on me!] until I came here. They are sexy, just like the rest of him. My other favorite scenes of AR in TMD when he sort of picks up Nina into his arms at the beginning when she first spots him in the room. My other favorite scene is when they are on the floor and she feels his face and asks if he is real. I love that movie. Since everyone seems to be recalling their favorite AR hand scenes I feel compelled to add one of my own. IMHO the best of AR's hand scenes has to be at the end of Dogma where Metatron places his hand on Bethany's stomach and the camera does a very nice closeup. Although I'd seen his hands in many of his previous movies, I must admit I had never really experienced the full impact of their attractiveness until that one scene. If you're one of the few who haven't seen it already, I really suggest you check it out, it might help to explain what all the fuss about the hands is about. Daisy,if you scroll down to Claires name you will get on her page that way. Magda ANN - Ticketmaster said my tickets were printed a good two-three weeks before I got them. I got my 9/08 ones today and Hubby got my 5/04 and 6/22 tickets also today at his store. (Fat Moose Comics & Games, Whippany, NJ - FREE COMIC BOOK DAY May 4th, all over the USA!). I'd wait until Monday to call if they don't arrive and keep your fingers crossed that they show up soon!! Good luck. Thanks Claire for fab pictures, love the one on the catwalk, he looks as if he is enjoying himself. The one on the roof is to dye for. Yummy. Thanks again. Branca I'm getting very nervous. Although Ticketmaster said my tickets were going out soon, I still have not received them, not for May and not for September! But they charged the credit card for both! Thank you, Claire, for all the gorgeous pictures! They keep me going! His hands: before I started coming to this site, I used to think I was some sort of oddity noticing his hands! In DH, when he is holding the gun that Bruce Willis gave him, he holds it so differently, his hand almost covers the gun. I can't quite figure it out, but he holds it differently than other people hold guns (in the movies). I just received my Private Lives tickets for September 8th! Loved looking at them, put them in a very special place so I won't forget where they are 6 months from now! Only one 'complaint' - inside the package was a sample of Listerine POcketpaks Breath Strips. What's up with that? Is my breath so bad they can smell it all the way to Virginia Beach, where the tickets came from? :( Hope to see EVERYONE fromthe board who will be there Sept. 8!! Happy Easter to everyone here- getting in early this year. Thanks Judy from Sydney and good to see you here again! Gaye, I think South Australia is a wonderful place too! Claire, I really like AR on the Catwalk. How does that song go - I'm too sexy for Milan, New York and Japan!!! I'm a model, you know what I mean! Thanks for the great photo's. What pictures? Help! My computer won't let me see them! (But I'm not a fish yet) It's possible, mortianna, that I've reached a point where getting up off of the floor is a losing battle! As for h*nds, AR uses them as an extension of his acting in a way that simply delicious---the way he trills the fingers in RHPOT before the duel, the way Raz h*ndles the cabinetry, the way several characters, including Hans, do *things* to a desk with their fingers. Fingers and h*nds can show love, disgust, power, neediness, grace...you get the idea. There is never an idle movement, yet the h*nd moments are not artificial, either. And then, of course, there is Brandon and the panelling..... Hi, just for information, my Husband tells me, by reading the Sky magazine thingy, that Blow Dry is being shown on Sky Box Office in the UK this coming month... If anyone is looking for an affordable hotel in the theatre district for the run of PL, here are a couple of suggestions I found in New York Magazine: 'The lobby of the Comfort Inn Midtown (129 West 46th St.; 212/221-2600) is very stylish for a budget hotel, and while the decor doesn't carry through to the rooms, $89 gets you a clean room, breakfast and access to the fitness center.' Staying near the shows usually means high prices and street noise. But The Mayfair New York (242 West 49th St.; 212/586-0300) has rates starting at $100 and has soundproof windows.' Hope this helps. Truly Madly Deeply will be on AMC on Sunday, April 14, at 3:00 PM. Other TV listings of the Man's can be found at http://www.tv-now.com/stars/rickman.html. Claire -- Don't forget HIM. Hello everybody.......We have sold 1 out of 2 of the extra PL tix Harlii mentioned a couple of days ago. I will let the last one go for $70. Why? Because the stress is KILLING ME, that's why! So please e-mail me directly if interested. This is for June 28th fri nite 8pm, Row O: seats 107 or 108. You will be in good company! No fat old men coughing through the balcony scene, I promise!... quaranteed! I am so excited! June cannot come quick enough for me! Constance - Commes des Garsons is a high fashion house Lynn - No he doesn't wear glasses, hard to find a picture excluding Michael Collins film shots, with glasses. On the smoking issue, judging by his clothes he lives in a smoke free zone! Melissa - you will always find the Alan Rickman Picture page when you click on my name here. Lee--As far as I know, VWood w/All the Trimmings is not available in the US. I have the Region 2 DVD (from Amazon UK) and the show is chock full of awesome British talent. The extra contains hilarious deleted scenes and even one of The Man's!!! POSSIBLE SPOILER He is quite adorable when he cracks up in his deleted scene! Just to let you know that it is World Theatre Day today. Claire, What is the URL for you new AR pics? Thanks. Have any of you seen 'Victoria Wood With All the Trimmings'? Is it available in the US? The actress who played Maura in TMD is called Stella Maris. Hmmmmm... tocu is touch - very rare german accent. jane - you bad:-) don't you dare tocu that wrinkle. i've been thinking and thinking and thinking how to describe the hand fascination to this newby from finland, hello there. well i'm only "converted" since december, but I'm mad anyhow:-) dear noyemi you can admire any part of mr. r. you want to and don't need advice on that, i should think. well, as long as you keep it clean*cough* if not there is a yahoo group called alan's wenches on which everything goes:-) As to HANDS. I'm not the expert here *cough again* but I would advise you to try his first scene in TMD for a start. then perhaps the In demand video. i of course can't say too much in favour for rasputin, i am so fond of artistic historical documents and he has very nice hand scenes there. not to mention george (duel), hans (walkie talkie) etc. well, take any film, interview or whatever you will and just look at the hands. difficult, i know, but for scientific purposes this has to be done.>/br> renie - you need help on that floor? Lovely pics, what a way to start the day. How can we be expected to get any work done now that the rooftop is within the click of a mouse? Claire, you spoil us, you wonderful woman. About the glasses, I wonder if that wrinkle between the eyes is the result of youthful vanity and a shortsighted squint? Come on girls, glasses could be as big as teeth! ooohh, claire - thanks a lot. hello all! I am quite a new Alan Rickman fan - I discovered my true Rickmaniac nature only last summer. His voice is truly something, and so is his talent, but being such a newbie to all this, what is it about his hands? I want to know so I can start admiring them, as well!!! Feel free to email me! Noyemi Enjoyed the bubble captions... particularly the 'Houston' and 'GAP' ones ;) - Just thought I'd mention there are Ruby Wax interviews galore in the UK press/magazines this week, for anybody interested... she must be up to something.;) Going through a Sunday New York Times from a week or two ago, I heard the wonderful news... The one-and-only A.R. will very shortly be gracing Broadway with his fabulous presence as "Private Lives" comes to New York!!! In the words of Gilbert & Sullivan -- "Oh, joy! Oh, rapture!!!" Not to mention a big ol' thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou to Mr. Rickman for doing what he can to help the city which I dearly love and which has been my home these many years. Down but not defeated... Lemme hear it, Alan... "Start spreading the newwwwwws...I'm leaving todaaaaaay..." Claire, Thanks for all of the pictures. My favorite one is the rooftop. Man, is he gorgeous!! Where do you find all these pictures? I am glad you do find them. Thanks for sharing them. "Although he steals scenes, I don't think he sets out to." Stephen Poliakoff, on AR at work. (Source: The Times article linked to Claire's picture page.) That's the understatement of the year!:) Oh yes, and thanks for the "rooftop" picture. Watchout for that glare! :) Claire-those pictures are fantastic! I was dissappointed that I did not see Snape during the film clips for Oscar nominations. Hopefully Alan wins something in the near future!! OT: I was appalled that Russell Crowe did not win the oscar. I dislike him as a person, but his performance was exceptional, better than i could have ever imagined. I also noticed (maybe i'm wrong) that they tended to give awards to people who "needed" it, for example the more elderly because they would have less time to win something and their carrer was almost over. Perhaps it's better this way, but I also see now that these awards are all politics and the best are many times not recognized during their life time. ****I am planning on buying the Harry Potter DVD on May 28th and hope that Alan is in the extras for more than thirty seconds. ****About the teeth-they are the same color as my father's and he doesn't smoke (that's the only thing I argue about with him-when he takes a cigar out; I always win:)), just drinks coffee. I do hope Alan doesn't smoke, it unconsciously makes me look down on people that know the consequences and don't try to do something about it. *As for Rima, I try to keep her out of my mind when I think about him and his work because she's just his partner and never asked for all the publicity she gets. **Waiting very tensely to see Quigley Down Under and Die Hard this weekend on TV! Okay, I'm done... Claire.....Thankyou delightful pictures again OT ..So KB has excelled again, so pleased. What is Commes des Garsons Some kind of charity fashion show perhaps? Does anyone care to explaine? Thank You Claire for more Spatula droping pics!!! Great pics Claire, just wondering about the catwalk pic. I see that AR is wearing glasses, do you, or anyone else know if he wears them all the time, because I noticed that in other pictures, or interviews he has done, he isin't wearing them, just courious....... Who says that He is staying at The Carlyle? That would cost a King's ransom to put him up there for 6 months! A true socialist would not have it! No... I still believe that he would be in an apartement, even borrowing digs from a wealthy friend....... maybe? Just wanted to thank Claire for causing me to fall out of my chair at work and lay sprawled on the floor for about 30 seconds. Just saw that first new picture of OB at her site. The baby looks a lot like Alan, especially around the eyes. A niece? Catwalk is for Comme des Garcons in 1993. Forgot to add the Bubble with Ruby Wax was an original picture from the web with other adult participants removed, not a cut and paste by me! Claire, loved the Bubble quotes and the new pics. Where was the 'catwalk' pic taken? Judy - Billy Connelly hey? That man has very good taste! Barbara, I, too was a little disappointed that Nicole didn't win an Oscar (wasn't so fussed about Russell- but in his case maybe the award was for most "popular" actor). This talk about smoker/non-smoker relationships makes me think of Prince Charles and Camilla P/B; do they carry round packets of TicTacs wherever they go, LOL. Finally, to get back on topic - I don't think Alan would bother going to award shows unless he was nominated - not his "thing" I would imagine. Alan Rickman Picture Page renewed and results of the latest BUBBLE now showing - thanks to all contributors. The slight delay was because I went with Renie to see Kenneth Branagh in Richard III for one performance, and stayed for THREE. Yes it was that good for anyone in the UK near Sheffield who can blag a ticket somehow for a sold out show. Thanks Jane! ... am I to leave imediately or can I stay for a while if I promise not to talk about his teeth anymore? Well, just to make you feel better: I had to wear braces for some years and my bottom teeth are slightly crooked again... PLEASE let´s stop this... if only I knew what happened because of this little remark of mine... sigh. ***BUT let me tell you, I really like him no matter what happend to his teeth or his feet or whatever... AND if I ever have the chance to see him backstage and he gives me that little smile while signing the programme I´m sure I only look into these lovely eyes and forget all about teeth... oh dream dream... VERY nice Claire. Barbara the Aussie do agree with you re RC. So Gaye Billy Connelly thinks Adelaide is the best spot in Australia Go to www.thecarlyle.com (or click on my name) and check out their home page. If you value your sanity, do not check the rates--I'm not kidding. THE CARLYLE 35 EAST 76TH ST BTWN MADISON AND PARK AVE I asked one of the cast members of TWG play (not movie) whether AR smokes, and I was told he is a social smoker. I personally don't think such a thing exists, but whatever. Someone brave could just ask him... Don't know about LLD, but in 1991 he stayed in The Carlyle, according to this article in Rickman in Print http://pages.prodigy.net/emeraldegg/articles/spirit.html. "It's the Voice. You're phoning up from the hotel lobby - Carlyle, that bastion of New York's Upper East Side affluence - to Alan Rickman's room.'Hello?' The Voice intones. Whoa. This is a hello unlike any you've ever heard. Two puny syllables infused with a swirling conflation of emotion: at once seductive, disdainful, imperious." he made a face that wasn't very becoming from what i remember...disgruntled plus 50 Flamingkities, what happened when AR was asked to sign as Alexander Dane? You can't tease us like this and not tell us...please... I suspect Alan Rickman is accustomed to American fans, and while I don't think any of us would dare the kiss on the cheek thing someone mentioned women doing at the Albery a while back, and accusing them of being American (whether or not that was true, I have no idea), I do think he's aware that we're a much more expressive group of fans...it's not a matter of being disrespectful, but I think generally less inhibited regarding what we say, I think (IMHO)...actors must adjust to different surroundings, I believe...take for instance the standing ovations or lack thereof in London (from all reports I've read)...I dare say, in NY they will get a long, rousing standing ovation for every performance...Anyway, I said all that to say, I'm not worried anymore...he'll deal with it...in his own inimitable way and we'll have loads of fun discussing all the raised eyebrows and sneers we receive...LOL... an extention to Kirsten's post - dont ask him to sign as Alexander Dane, I've seen what happens when you try and it isn't greatly pleasant! Micharle, Constance and anyone else I have worried with the signing deal. A few things: (1)Don't worry about 'chit chat' just go ahead if you are sure. I was just advising AR fans meeting him to be wary...merely my own humble opinion. (2) He does sign scripts, posters and stuff-he doesn't yell and throw them back in fans faces. Again, I was just advising people on my own humble experience of meeting him-I personally wouldn't do this. It really depends on the person (NB if he seems hassled think carefully) (3)I had to get two programs signed and he didn't realise there were two, so I just made a joke about the second.He's pretty cool about mutiple number program signings. Again, this is based on my own experience. I am sorry if my ill cast advice caused USA fans distress/worry etc. He did give me a nice smile, so it does pay to be a little reserved. My original 'guidelines' were posted with good intentions; and I didn't mean to upset anyone. Good luck to any US fans getting his autograph and just do what seems right at the time! So... let me get this right: *she* smokes and *he* gets the bad teeth?! Awwww, life is really too unfair! ;) Anyway, I'm never comfortable with comments on personal appearance or habits (unless they're positive) so I'll stop here, but as I do like to carry issues over to the greater scheme of things *dodges tomatoes*, I'd say there are couples who base their relationship on the comforting facts that they are the same colour, the same nationality, about the same age, work in the same profession, both enjoy tennis, like dogs/cats, and both smoke/don't smoke etc... ;) And there are people who base their relationship on... *something else*! (Which may of course happen to coincide with all the above). Somehow I'm more interested in things like finding out if AR regularly attends the oscars ceremony (smokers room or not) when he's not stuck somewhere filming, or generally avoids it... That would tell me more about him ;). Does anybody know? To all the questions about AR and Rima being smokers or not: Ar does not smoke, per Adam Godley, who plays Victor in 'PL', in fact no one in the cast smokes,per him ansd his wife, who plays the maid and the 'cigarettes' used onstage are herbal, no tobacco in them, which unfortunately makes them go out easily, hence all the ashtrays scattered about the set and the stubbing out of 'cigarettes', after only one or two puffs throughout the play. As to Rima, having met her in AR's dressing room, she did not smoke the entire time I was there, and according to several sources quit some time ago. As she did not smell of smoke while I was with her, I assume this to be correct, as smokers always smell like smokers. Anne O/T Warning! ;~} RE: The Oscars...I never make a distinction between actors or musicians being American or Australian or British or whatever, when it comes to being nominated for and winning awards. I do consciously think differently when it comes to Black or Latino or Asian performers being nominated for and winning awards, but it's a much bigger accomplishment, seeing as they make up *maybe* a quarter of the acting populace and as witnessed the other night, have only won 1 major category in 74 years. I just thought it was interesting that when Jim Broadbent was questioned as to feeling if there was a difference b/t how British and American actors are perceived/treated, he said no, that he never felt that way, that they were all on equal footing, trying to do their best, etc. Just an observation. Oh, and I'd love to see AR nominated for something in the future. Of the numerous times I have seen Alan or Rima and Alan and Rima, I have never seen Alan smoking and I have never seen Rima not smoking (apart from during performances but she is always one of the first out at intervals to light up in the bar). I was in New York on Sunday to see Liam Neeson in 'The Crucible'. En route to the show, I stopped by the RR theatre. The theatre exterior was bare except for the marquee which had the still from PL showing AR and LD sitting side by side but looking away from each other. I was nosy and peeked inside the glass doors and saw the box office lights were on, but couldn't see anyone inside. Hello everyone, O/T, I thought the Oscars were really good but have to admit I did feel sad at the end - it was the first time, I think, that Australia had a nomination in both Male and Female Lead category.... good to see Jim Boradbent win and I was so hoping Helen Mirren would win for Gosford Park..... I think there was a point being made last night Hey? and about time! Elizabeth,(UK) I do think that Russell Crowe has suffered enough now... do you agree?Bye. Good Morning All: Spring has finally arrived in NC and I can hear little birds chirping as I type.....lovely sunshine and breezes......Which ofcoarse brought to mind a question for our most seasoned contributers: When AR & LD came to B'way in the 80's to do Les Liaison Dangereuses, WHERE did they stay? How long did the play run here and did they enjoy living in NYC for a time? I have heard AR speak of LA but I don't know what his impressions were of Manhattan. I can imagine that he would have liked it, a bit like London....culture-wise. But I cannot find any hard copy about his experience in my home town. Anyone out there know? Where ANY of you fortunate enough to have actually seen the performance when it came to our shores? And back to PL: I imagine that AR will take temporary residence in a lovely Manhattan apartement building, possibly Central Park West or Tri-beca....... Can you imagine living in the same building? I will gladly take a summer job as a doorman, I could hail him taxis and keep packages for him, I could keep strange women at bay! I'll even wear the funny uniform! Just point me in the right direction! LOL :~) Two tickets to Private Lives in NY on Friday, June 28th. These seats are in the Orchestra, Row O, Seats 107 & 108, dead center. They will be sold for $150 for the pair or $75/ticket. If you are interested, please contact me at either of the e-mail addresses below. You will not be alone. Annette, Constance, Cakewench, Michele and myself from this GB will be at that performance. We can all hook up and do dinner or something. Just let me know if you're interested in the tickets. Please pass this information on to someone you know may be considering attending the play. Thanks! OT: regarding teeth. Seems to me I recall hearing that discoloration of teeth can occur at different stages of life - say, if a mother doesn't get the right nutrients during pregnancy, it can affect color. Celebrities claimed to have the 'world's worst teeth' British celebrities have some of the worst teeth in the world, according to a new survey. Cilla Black, Ken Dodd and Frank Skinner all made the survey's top five. The survey was carried out by BriteSmile, the teeth-brightening company who are sponsoring this weekend's Oscars ceremony. The Top 10 celebrities for worst teeth were as follows: 1. Shane McGowan "Traditionally, British people don't look after their teeth as well as people in the US, and this is reflected in the poll results. "But they are definitely becoming more aware and image-conscious. Teeth are one of the first things that you notice about a person, and first impressions can be lasting impressions." Kate Winslet was the only British star to feature on their top 20 Best Teeth chart. Robbie Williams, Denise Van Outen, Cat Deeley, David Beckham, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Carol Smillie were all entrants for Best Smile. Oscar-winner Julia Roberts was judged to have both the best teeth and smile in the UK survey of 1000 people. Each of this year's Oscar presenters due to receive a free BriteSmile treatment worth between £500 and £600. From Annova Thursday 21st March 2002 My comment: Well, I think this is rubbish - I wore braces on my teeth for ages, my bottom ones are still crooked. And I don't think people in the UK bleach their teeth. I asked my dentist about bleaching - he said my teeth we're naturally the colour they are, not stained. Brilliant white teeth aren't the norm. still vaguely OT- Magda, I utterly adored "Topsy Turvy" and all therein including Jim Broadbent, another actor who disappears so far into a role that he sometimes is not recognizable to the non-cogniscinti --sound familiar, AR fans? Also I sincerely applaud Halle Berry's cute and quick-thinking husband Eric Benet. I don't think she would have ceased her tears ever if he hadn't had the wisdom to stand up alone, applaud her and re-focus her right then and there, which indeed happened. She'd be crying still... Kudos as well for the incredible Denzel Washington, another favorite of this GB. Oh my, I didn´t know that mentioning the "not-perfect-white" teeth of AR makes you want to defend him like this... I´d prefer him to be an no-amoker (I quit smoking some years ago)- but the few actors I know do smoke, and the more they work on films the more they smoke (because of the really long waiting hours... so they say). ***** To Vee. Rima being a heavy smoker is somewhere written in this unauth.biography we all know he doesn´t like. Somewhere (don´t ask for pages, I only read it one time) it says that she got her deep voice from her smoking habit, she could be called "fag-ash-Lilly"... DON´T throw stones at me... it was nearly a quote!!! I never heard her voice myself and to be honest I am not interested... it´s HIS voice that I like. And whether he smokes or not is more or less his problem, isn´t it? O.K., it would be risky for someone´s health whose father died of cancer but every smoker knows the risk, right? I didn´t stop smoking because I realized how likely I might get cancer... I simply wanted to get pregnant... and I wanted the child to be healthy. Well maybe one of the lucky ones who are able to go to NY for PL can ask him and solve this "problem"? I can imagine he´d be quite anstonished what his fans are interested in... ;-) you´ll get that rised eyebrow for sure! Valerie, I think the key to getting close seats is what day one is attending the performance. Your date, June 11th, is a Tuesday, which may not be as crowded as the date Con, Harlii and I are attending, which is June 28th, a Friday. I think Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays performances probably have sold more tickets since they are 'weekend' performances, but I may be wrong in this assumption. (Since Georgiana didn't say what date she's attending, I'm assuming it's one of the 'weekend' performances). So, for those wanting 'spitting distance' seats, I'd recommend checking several dates other than 'weekend' date performances, if possible. OT: Although I absolutely love Sir Ian, I was torn between him and Jim Broadbent, whom I have admired since "Enchanted April". He is another actor with range. And seems very humble when you see him on talk shows. I wish Judi Dench had won. She is probably my favorite actress, since I saw her in "Room with a View". Range. I was sorry that "Lord of the Rings" didn't win more. Maybe next year (I'll bet that was in voters minds. Still OT: Re Russell Crowe - I was reminded of that scene from "Patton", after Patton hit that soldier, and was made to apologize, and then was passed over for promotion. Patton says, " I wish now I had kissed him!" (Or something like that.) Re all the questions about what you should or shouldn't bring with you to the theater in NY: I am going to see "The Crucible" in NY the week after PL, and when I received my tickets, there was enclosed with them the following notice: "As a result of heightened security in all public places, please avoid bringing packages, luggage, backpacks, etc., to the theatre, as all such packages are subject to inspection and must be checked. There will be a $1.00 charge for each checked package. ... The use of cameras and other recording devices inside the theatre is strictly prohibited by law." (That last line has always been true. I would hate to think of someone disturbing the performance with a flash! But I've seen pictures on this or other sites of AR's curtain calls. Could those who go to the April performances let us know if people are taking pictures at the end? Or if they are making you check the camera?)Although this is for "The Crucible", not "PL", I would expect all the theater rules would be pretty similar. OT.....Elizabeth I'm with you.Three cheers for Jim Broadbent richly deserved. Harli, you're right about Donald Sutherland. When my husband turned the awards on last night he called me in from the next room saying that AR was the announcer. I had a heart stopping moment even though my brain was saying it couldn't be so, Constance I bought tickets from Ticketmaster this morning for June 11th and got row D. The # I used is 212-307-4100. Also if anyone has tickets for the last day I checked and Ticketmaster said it is definately Sept 8. Thank You Georgiana... but that is not fair! Totally UnDemocratic! Why it's downright Un American, I tell you! Selling blocks of tickets at one time! And I am a Platinum Amex member too! :~( Well, to have taken advantage of that deal would have left me without my dear friends to share PL with.... So I must comfort my self with that thought... and a gin & tonic after the show, the Stage Door Theatrics that is....I hope to see you there Georgiana; maybe you can catch my interpretation of The Dying Swan . :~D I'm sitting with Connie and Annette is just next to us, but I'm not worried...I mean, here in town in our Concert Hall, one can sit on the very last row in the Orchestra area (Row Z, end seat) or sumpin, and STILL see the stage and performers very well...You certainly aren't close enough to see them spit, but hell, just the fact that I am able to be there AT ALL is a blessing, so Connie cheer up dudette! We'll have a blast and I'll take some pills to prepare me for the stage door fright. ;~} Row O at RR is the 17th row or so, if I'm correct...that's fine with me...Georgiana when are you going to be there? Around the time we're there? The weekend of the 28th? Alas, Constance, my advice is to have seen it in London. New York theater seems to sell out huge blocks of seats, to groups such as visiting school teachers who bus down from Boston. I have had some luck once in NYC asking the hotel concierge to look for seats, but it isn't easy. I think there were some up front that were sold to Amex gold customers, who were allowed to purchase a week before tickets went on general sale, but it is too late now. I just bought a seat in June, also row O. Bring your binoculars. Ah, well I think no one has spoken of the Oscars because a)AR wasn't there. b) HP won nothing. c) If we talk about something off topic we get shouted at. Which is exactly why I am about to start chanting Jim Broadbent! along with Julian Fellows! Come one everyone lets have a bit of enthusiasm here. Thank god that plonker Crowe didn't get anything. And remember AR will get a solid gold one some day, especailly if we have something to do with it. Well, I got my tickets from Ticketmaster but I am sad because even paying the top price for orchestra seats, I got Row O (for OHMYGOD I am so depressed) for June 28th! I was plaqued with the thought that if I had called the RR tix office, I would have faired better, like front row center!!! So, I called this morning and they told me to call Ticketmaster!Grrrrrr. Only going in person will make a difference.Who has all the "good seats"? I must be happy! I must be grateful! Any advice? Georgiana? Help!:~( At least they're obviously real. Isn't there something known as 'British teeth' ? Also, he rarely smiles wide enough to show both upper and lower teeth. A little staining is normal. His upper teeth are mother-of-pearl. I wonder what he might think, if he read this (Note well: he doesn't!) "Why are you focusing on such a silly thing as my teeth? and not paying attention to my performance?" We are, Alan. It's just that some of us are a distracted by, well, your hands, for example. ;) If I may "weigh in" on the teeth issue: his bottom teeth are crooked, so food gets caught in them easily. This, or the English fondness for black tea (which, I have it on good authority, is second only to tobacco in its teeth-enamel-staining power) might be the explanation for the stained teeth. Then there are the two bottles of red (dark red? high tannic acid) wine he'll share with friends, once in a while. "-) This is OT, but also related, so here goes: Tonight: 8pm Emma Thompson is on Tonight With Trevor (not Ronald) McDonald on something to do with a cause of hers in Africa. On Good Friday, there is one of the 19 plays in the Beckett on Film series, called "Act Without Words 1". It's not "Play" (the one which had Rickers in) but it 's got Sean Foley, one of the guys in "The Play what I Wrote", that's on in town at the moment, directed by Kenneth Brannagh. It's on at 7.15 for quarter of an hour on Channel 4, and I will tape it.If any interested parties would then like to borrow tape, please email me. About the smoking thing - I always wondered whether he smokes after watching that scene in Die Hard. He doesn't appear to inhale at all, and I wondered whether it was the character or the actor... <astrokini@supanet.comfoo> Attention, Snape fans. I was at one of the Harry Potter fanfic sites and they're having a contest for designing Snape e-mail greeting cards. Those of you who have artistic talent may want to have a look. Several entries are already up and functional if you would like to send some "Snape mail" to anyone. *grin* To see the contest rules, scroll down past the cards to the bottom of the page. Here's the URL-- http://www.slytherinvamp.co.uk/sendcard/ Like to have a go, Claudia? How about you, Barbara the Wallpaperer? Oh, and Renie--where Lady Anne failed, "Mary Anne" shall succeed! I hope . . . *gulp* suzanne- -thanks a lot for the interview. To find some nice WAV files of AR, go to http://www.soundsamerica.com They have some nice ones from"Die Hard" Just a note: Donald Sutherland should be forced to have his vocal cords surgically reconstructed. My heart stopped about 5 times tonight as I was at the computer and heard who I thought was OB speaking at the Oscars...For about 5 or 10 seconds, Sutherland's deep baritone or bass like voice gives off significant AR vibrations...too cool...IMPOSTER...Heh...just thought I'd share... Oh, and I'm so concerned about this smoking thing that I am going to work up the guts to just ask the fellow myself at the SD in NY...I may receive the evilly raised left eyebrow, but well, he'll remember the impertinent tart with the southern accent! ;~} Laura: No one in the cast of 'Private Lives' smokes, per Adam Godley, who plays Victor and his wife, Alex, who plays the maid. Georgiana and I were lucky enough to be seated next to them at Sheekey's and we all were suffering from the inhaled smoke wafting about the restaurant. a conversation was struck up on the subject, and Mr. Godley, was most definite in his statements about non of the cast smoking. The 'cigarettes' you see on stage are herbal, with no tobacco content. There only drawback seems to be they will not stay lit, hence all the ashtrays littering the set. Hope this answers your question. Anne Hello, everyone! I just wanted to let you know that I've started yet another forum for AR fans to discuss his work online. It's a forum-style site at EZboard, called the alan rickman forum. I'm looking forward to expanding the Rickman realm and meeting some new people. (Between reading this GB, the AR e-mail lists, and as many of the other AR sites as I can, I do get QUITE a bit of Rickman discussion, but then, I am a glutton for it!) Do drop by if you have the time! Thanks,Laura. Georgiana was right though. The theatre wasn't shut for a week, only for three days from Tue 29th to Thur 31st Jan. But if you count in Monday 28th Jan, when theatre closed anyway, that makes 4 days. But yes, that isn't a week! Georgiana: Sorry, about the restaurant (Sheekeys). I got the wrong end of the stick. But I don't make "constant" accusations. I've to my knowledge made only one other one about the number of things you took AR to sign, in response to your reply to someone else on that topic. Other than that, I have always tried to be perfectly friendly. Sally - Thanks for your comments regarding AR's perfect attendance at all scheduled PL shows in London. That's quite comforting to know, hopefully the same will hold true for the NYC run as well. Sunny - I wouldn't be so quick to attribute less-than-perfectly-white teeth to smoking, many other things can cause it as well: drinking coffee, tea, cola, etc., genetics, and poor oral hygiene (hopefullly that's not the case though). I too am curious about the smoking issue as well. I've noticed that in a day when many people, particularly the more educated among us, have quit smoking, actors still seem to have a disproportionately high population of smokers. Does anybody else out there have any real evidence of AR's smoking or non-smoking habits? Hi Amy from the UK! Thanks for your hints at AR being on TV in the UK... but sigh, sigh... I don´t have satelite or something, so I won´t be able to tape all that stuff... any nice soul out there who´d like to help me with this? About AR smoking... well I heard somewhere that he does smoke... a quick look at his teeth might confirm that (not THAT white, are they?)... well in this unauthorised biography it says that Rima is a heavy smoker so I wouldn´t be surprised if he smokes as well... Well, did anybody find out, if PL is in the Albery in Sept. or Oct. this year? Nobody seems to know... not even the Albery itself... ooops. "an urbane, sophisticated man of the world with a dangerous charm--verbally cutting as charming, handsome, sexual, strong upper-class British dialect with high comedy skills". I dunno, that sounds like a wonderful dinner party in the making to me. *wicked grin* Despite my bringing Claire for good luck, AR did not attend any of the Richard III performances, however we did have a grand time in Sheffield--Branagh was brilliant and juicy and even visited the long bar afterwards. The run, though, was a quick sell out, for those thinking of a trip. (Some noises of a transfer though to where and when is anyone's guess.) A review will be at DT, but not for a bit yet.... And Mary Anne...thought of you when Lady Anne was trying to resist.... Oh Poo it didn't work, heres the address: http://www.filmfour.com/peopleReview/peopleReview.jsp?name=Alan%20Rickman Hope that gets someone there... Hello all, thought this link may be of interest to UK people, I'm going to try this.. don't hold your breath tho! Hopefully (if it works) this is a page that tells you when, what channel etc any AR films will be on TV for the month ahead... At the moment the UK satelite channels are showing RHPoT, TMD, Dogma and GQ. Hope it's some use to somebody. Harlii- I really don't know what to think. Hannah supposedly did an interview (she has since disappeared) and she said he smoked. I'd be disinclined to believe anything she says though (especially since I'd prefer worshipping someone who doesn't smoke) Laura; Just to try to answer your question: I saw PL a few times and only once was an understudy used-and that was for the maid's part.This is such a minor part that it wouldn't matter who played it, and it didn't- though she couldn't trip over wonderfully as the "proper" maid could! Having said that, I once asked at the box office whether understudies would be used (they never were)- and they said NO-because people paid to see AR and LD(and now, the other two as well), in the roles and that was that. When Alan was unavailable one week because of shooting commitments for HP, the whole theatre was shut for a week. They knew the public would not want to see the play unless he was in it. SO, you should be OK, I would have thought. It might be as well to check before you go though, to see if they are performing. It must be possible to demand a refund if they weren't! After all, that is what you are paying for! Thanks *G* and GML for the information. That has really been gnawing at me for a while. I was curious as well about what they make actors smoke during plays/movies, who don't normally light up. Thanks. Richard Eyre, director of "The Crudible" and showing snippets from the play, is on "Breakfast with the Arts" on A&E this morning. This would be a lovely venue for the "Private Lives" creative team. I do not believe Alan smokes. He put out all the cigarettes during "Private Lives" without a second puff. Adam Godley told us they were 'herb' cigarettes, which tend to go out on their own. We had quite a conversation at the Sheekey's about that particular form of air pollution. A few years ago the NY Times reported that A.A. Milne gave the Pooh animals to his american publishers because he had an excellent relationship with them and the sales of his books here had given him scads of money... This is fairly off topic, other than the fact that reviewers have compared Alan Rickman to Eeyore, don't you think? But I love the Ernest Shepard illustrations and have not exposed my children to those horrid Disney cartoons. I've received my "Return of the Native" and it's lovely to listen to. Alan Rickman sounds youthful, dark, and arrogant, a sterling pleasure. Just lost all self control and ordered TROTN. Far more expensive here than in US and family might have to miss a couple of meals. Please tell me it's worth it. Ah, I can't resist a vocabulary challenge... so I searched and found that many actors have been asked to explain the difference between 'understudy' and 'standby' in interviews. Interestingly, a number of them seemed just as confused by it all we are (or at least as I am). Anyway, Stephen Hope was asked to explain the difference between an understudy, a standby and a swing (I thought it was a joke for a minute ;) and his answer made sense: SH: These are the differences as I understand it. First of all, an understudy only understudies principal roles. I am a swing and an understudy. Jimmy Van Treuren is a swing and an understudy. A swing covers generally all of the ensemble and as many roles as they want to, however they want to divide that up. A standby is a different thing altogether. As I understand it, a standby is somebody who is ready to go on only for the lead. They would not necessarily be ready to go on for anybody else but the lead Of course in Private Lives there are only lead parts so to speak (apart from the maid) so I guess the terms are interchangeable in such plays. About the smoking... not sure, but this ex-smoker would say that none of the PLguys are smokers in real life... I know with what desperation you suck from the thing when you're really stressed and how you keep the smoke in your lungs as long as you can before puffing it out in one big relieved sigh, and they didn't seem to have ever experienced that... but then again these probably weren't real cigarettes. That voice all messed up by technology...surely they wouldn't dare! BTW I just worked out what is annoying about the gorgeous Sinclair- he's Tigger. Hello All. This is my first post. It has been fun reading all of your comments and following along for some time now, particularly the reports from the PL stage door. Now that the show is coming to NY, I would love to see it. However, there is one common practice of Broadway theatres that I positively detest, and it has kept me sworn off Broadway for the past several years: mic-ing the performers (ugh!). Not only do the theaters mic the actors' voices on so many shows, but then they mess around with the quality of their voices with fancy-schmancy space age sound technology--thoroughly unnecessary, especially if the actors are properly trained, which we all know this cast is. So, I'd appreciate any reports from those of you have tix for early in the NY run to let me know if they are mic'd. Also, were they mic'd at the Albery? Even if they weren't, that doesnt' mean that NY producers won't screw it up. Thanks! And to all of you who have tix for the NY show--enjoy! Can't wait to hear the reports. Does anyone know if Alan smokes? Some folks had mentioned him carrying a cigarette lighter in either a play or a movie and it looked like the same one he'd carried in another movie or play, etc. My thoughts are that in the Sense and Sensibility Screenplay and Diaries book by Emma Thompson, she mentions almost every time anyone lighted up at the set, and by name, i.e. Kate, herself, Gemma Jones, Greg Wise, etc. yet she never said, "Alan was smoking..." I thought it was interesting the first time I read it, but after this conversation about the lighter began, I remembered that about the book and just want to know what everyone else has heard. Ladyjane: Believe me if I spot AR in N.Y. I will be on this guestbook in a flash spreading the news. However since I live and work in Long Island I probablly won't. I am keeping an eye on newspapers though. Does anyone think he will take a vacation before PL? I read in an interview he went to Anguilla once and since I will be there in a week maybe I will see him there. I know it's ridiculous but I can dream, can't I? Ann, I also have tickets for the last day which I thought was the 8th. Ann from N.J.: I think you said awhile back you wanted to try to view the tapes from LLD that were being kept at a library in N.Y. I'd be interested in doing that. If you want to talk about it E-Mail me. This is a url for the Late Night TV Page, a website that list most of the late night TV talk shows, as well as Rosie, Regis and The View. It shows who are the scheduled guests for the next week or two. http://www.interbridge.com/lineups.html I also was under the impression that the terms were interchangeable, but I saw, on on payment request form, separate categories for standby, standin and understudy. Anyone know the difference? In addition to Michaele's post, I too have been curious about AR's use (or lack of use) of an understudy in the London productions of PL. Does anybody know how often, or if ever, AR's understudy had to do the play? I can only afford to make one trip to NYC and knowing my luck, it'll be the one time that AR comes down with a nasty cold or something. (I'll probably be feeling more miserable than he). If anyone has any comments or sad stories of disappointment on this subject, I'd like to hear about now rather than finding out for myself when I get down there. Jane-Of course PL should do a little (well...) UK tour! Where do I sign? As long as Lindsay promises not to run away!(very strange dream that I had a while ago) Vee, I assume 'standby' is American English for 'understudy': the actors who have rehearsed the parts and can replace the main actors on the night, should these be unable to appear on stage due to ill health, getting lost on their way to the theatre, being kidnapped by over-keen fans etc... But I must say I'm surprised they've only just started auditioning. Oh, and I hope 'Standing Room' is aired/released, whatever, some time in the next six months, so we UK residents can survive the New York 'loan'! ;) Talking of which... I hear Pooh and Piglet and Eyeore and Wol and Tigger are on exile in the NY public library? Aaargh! Can I sign the petition for their safe return? Mind you, I read Christopher Milne's version of events and it appears our furry and feathery heroes lived more in his father's imagination than in his own but nonetheless... what a shame all the Pooh T-shirts are Disney versions! (Disney stuff is fine, but the real Pooh isn't a Disney one!;) Was Mr. Rickman able to be at every PL performance in London or was it necessary for a standby actor to be used? I would imagine that they have to have someone to fill in for them in the event they become to ill to perform or have personal matters to attend to(such as a death in the family). Hopefully, for the actors and those of us attending the NYC performances, standbys won't be necessary. I´m sorry!!!It´s late,I´m tired and my brain isn´t working...at least the region for the languages ;) Why are they searching for actors? Does it mean that if Pl should come back, the production won´t have the same actors in it?... Now I´m confused....I ´ve already asked my sister if she would like to go with me to London (after her marriage/honeymoon(s?) in august)...B R ,Vee Ok, all our actors out there - you got your Equity cards out? They've posted (March 22) the EPA (Equity principal auditions) for standbys. The following (edited) is from "Backstage": April 8 from 9:30 - 5:30 PM at the AEA Audition Center, 165 W. 46 ST., 2nd Fl., NYC. Equity principal auditions will be held for standbys only for the Broadway production of "Private Lives". Jay Binder Casting, casting. Rehearsals for standbys begin April 15; previews begin April 19; opens April 28; closes Sept. 6. Prepare a short monologue from any Noel Coward play. Seeking the following standbys only - Elyot Chase: late 40s-50s, role being played by Alan Rickman, an urbane, sophisticated man of the world with a dangerous charm, can be as verbally cutting as he can be charming, handsome, sexual, strong upper-class British dialect with high comedy skills, should be able to put across a Noel Coward song with ease, and be adept at physical comedy; Amanda Prynne: mid - to late 40's, role being played by Lindsay Duncan, Elyot's ex-wife, beautiful, alluring, mecurial, and irresistible, has great charm and a rapier wit, temperamental, a sophisticated woman of the world, strong upper-class British dialect with high comedy skills and adept at physical comedy; Victor Prynne (and it gives his description). (Apparently not seeking a Sybil standby.) I am concerned about the Sept. 6 closing date. I bought tickets for Sept. 8, the closing date that was listed on Ticketmaster. They haven't said anything, but now I have to check out if it will still be playing! (I also have tickets for May.) I received notification that the May tickets will be going out soon, but nothing said about the Sept. ones. Has anyone else received notification about their tickets for later months? Thanks. I FINALLY got to see TMD! I loved it! I stayed up 'til 2 a.m. and wanted to watch it all over again as soon as it ended. I have also finally gotten to see the audioclips of The View and of the Conan O'Brien interview, which I wasn't able to access from the computer I'd been using. They were great and I had to laugh out loud (fortunately this is the first day of spring break so there aren't too many people studying too hard in this library)! Oh Yes! Eeyore....... no doubt! OK so which Pooh character should our favourite actor play? Make mine an Eeyore. Thanks for the Conan links!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I watch his show almost every night. I think he's funnier than Jay Leno. And to the persons looking for a Professor Snape poster, I saw one on ebay (sorry can't make a link): http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1525493423 Hey Shloka, here's the link you were asking for: AR Conan O'Brien Interview hi there! i found this page by mistake and was reading a bit in it (hope you don't mind...) and i was thinking about your problems (some of you were talking about) with movies, that are only taped on NTSC. i'm wondering wether you have problems to get these tapes or to watch it on a european VCR. i know it is possible to tape it on a PAL-version (the only thing is, it might be a wobbling picture). maybe i can help you, if you want to. just let me know, i will check this guestbook the next days. Suzanne-thanks so much for the Conan O'Brien download. I had read the transcript, but it was so great to see it. Especially since, (Oh, forgive me everyone)-only seeing him in Galaxy Quest plastic head and the horrible makeup in Dogma and Harry Potter, I was pleasantly surprised to see how fantastic he really does look! Watched the Rowling biography last night. Thought the narration of Snape's opening lecture was so pathetic next to AR's performance of same in the movie. Only a glimpse of our hero though. (Though, of course, my eyes always look towards that left end of the table no matter how far away the shot). Hopefully he won't be donated to the NY public library or go on a 10 year tour, but enjoy him anyway, you lucky people. Can't blame you Brits for worrying a bit about whether we Yanks will "return" one of your national treasures (Mr. Rickman) to his homeland. When Winnie the Pooh (the original stuffed bear owned by Christopher Milne) and his four stuffed friends were sent on a ten year tour of America in 1947, they ended up staying in New York. Supposedly A.A. Milne gave them to his American publishers, who donated them to the NY Public Library. (I'm wondering: weren't they Christopher Milne's to give away?)Anyway, although I would love to visit them, I love them enough to know that they belong back in the Hundred Acre Wood, which we all know is somewhere in England. Sorry for this long off-topic (sort of) ramble. :) Hey all! Could someone please tell me where to find the transcript of the Conan O'Brien interview with AR? Tried to download it, but major errors kept popping up. Thanks! Thanks for all the advice and kind offers last week on Snape posters,cards etc. I actually sneaked a day off work to hunt round Manchester but no luck with the posters- MVC had sold out. Is it children or is it us lot buying everything? Will try that website next. Incidentally , have you all taken a look at the Severus Snape Portrait Gallery on http://severus.1accesshost.com/snape.html ? Very tasty. Does anyone agree with me that once you transatlantic friends finally return him to us (in mint condition, please) it would be good to see PL do a little tour of Britain's provincial cities? Anyone from Newcastle, Bristol etc in agreement? Or is he too grand for us? I'd better shut up or you'll be wanting him touring the USA as well , then it would be ages before we get him back....... well, i hope you'll all be pleased to hear my site (the one that had been hacked into) is now up and running again! (i hope it works!) I'm trying to locate a copy of The Winter Guest Screenplay...I've checked on eBay and someone already snatched up the one that was listed...if anyone knows about a copy somewhere, please e-mail me...thanks! Oh, btw, Connie got our tickets to PL today!!! YAYAY! I'm excited, but more nervous about the stage door thing...I guess I'm afraid that AR will not be in a good mood. You know, that I'll seem him being rude or just generally pissy and that my image of him will be smashed and there will be nothing left for me to do, but to burn him in effigy or just break out my whip. Re a couple of the recent comments on going to the stage door after the PL performance - it is certainly a good idea to have a non-Rickmaniac accompany you. He/she can hand over the pen, duly prepared for writing, while you are standing there in a daze. Sort of breaks the freeze that sometimes sets in. Thanks for the link to the Conan interview, Suzanne. I had read the transcript way back when but watching The Man do it brings the experience to another level. I think it will be very possible that he will do some interviews with American talk shows once the play gets here to the states --Contance--we MUST learn to program the vcr timers! He seemed very at ease with Conan just as he did (in my opinion) in The View interview. For some reason, I sensed a little stiffness in the HardTalk interview that I didn't sense in Conan or The View. Is this just my imagination? Ann W.-- Papers in hand? Hm. Stool yes, black jacket overtop of shirt overtop of Tshirt yes... Papers? Not that I can recall. Water bottle, maybe. Gift baggie maybe (that was mine!). I do not remember any papers. Sarah H., Jutta, and others who were there: Do you remember this? Suzanne, Thank you. Everyone mostly talks about Alan's movies but what about his audiotape Return of The Native.? I recently purchased it and listen to it in my car on the way to work. I would highly recommend it. He does all the characters (even women) in all sorts of voices. He even sings. In N.Y. it is against the law to use a cellphone in the car. It should probably be against the law to listen to AR, definately distracting. For $30 well worth the price. Valerie, and others looking for the Conan O'Brien interview videoclip, it can be downloaded here: And to everyone who has written me e-mail and waiting for a reply, I'm really behind, so thank you in advance for your patience! Bits and pieces: A&E's Biography subject tonight is J.K. Rowling -- don't know if this includes any shots of the HP filming (might be worth watching for possible Snape sightings)... Congrats to Ben Kingsley on being knighted this past week... Sir Ian McKellen is scheduled to be a presenter at the Academy Awards on Sunday, besides being a Supporting Actor nominee, of course, as is Sir Ben. Flamingkitties: I thought for a long moment there that you were going to say that the first graphic you put up for Buckfast was done by AR! It looks like something he did before- a play poster, I think, for something he was in. We all saw it because someone put it upon the GB. I think it's still on Claire's site, or somewhere similar. Georgiana: Re. your previous posting, if I may be so bold, I distinctly remember your giving AR four or five things to sign- a play, and some nice photos, I believe. Have you forgotten? Sharon@spulsifer: If you scroll back to Thur March 21st,16.16.18, you will find how I got my tickets to PL in NY, via Ticketmaster. As I only booked them last night, the information is new and accurate. I have the tickets booked to prove it! (Oh god, that sounds awful.) Anyway, I did, and you asked!! The American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards will be broadcast once again on CBS. In the spring of 2002 the network will televise this annual salute to excellence in Broadway theatre for the 25th consecutive year. The Tony Award ceremony will take place at Radio City Music Hall, for the fifth time in the past six years. Because of the large capacity of the hall, members of the general public will be able to attend the ceremony at which the American theatre's most prestigious awards are bestowed. Tickets will go on sale beginning in May. A date for the 2002 Award ceremony has not been set, but it will likely be in the first half of June. Check back here at the Official Website of the Tony Awards for more information throughout the 2001-2002 Broadway season. http://www.tonys.org/ I did it! I secured 2 orchestra seats for PL for Friday night, June 28th!!!!!!! I can't believe it! Will I really get to see it? Will I really get to meet the fab AR? SSP, The TicketMaster phone # is: 212-307-4100. Can someone tell me how to get tickets to PL in New York? If this is already on the guestbook, please forgive me. I'm back -- and I usually bring confusion, but, I think I've solved something. There is a small color photo of AR at the Masterclass Lecture in Haymarket in the November 2001 "Theatregoer." AR, seated on a stool, papers in hand, reliable black suit and black crewneck shirt. Hair and suit are bathed in a pale orange color by the overhead lighting. Is this the one someone was looking for a month back? If I didn't have a semester paper to write . . . . Lindy - Thanks for your suggestion about the pen cap. Now that'll be one more thing that I have to remember during the encounter! I have until August to prepare for it, but still, I think I'll need to bring a non-Rickmaniac with me so that at least one of us can keep a level head. Then again, after seeing PL, they probably won't be a non-Rickmaniac anymore either! Hi guys! I've updated my Alan Rickman Page with DVD pics of the Special Edition of Die Hard. Enjoy Alan! Have just watched CME off the video tape made while I was away, and it turns out its a really grotty tape.... (I'd throw it but now its got my only CME on it) Lovely story though. Er - is there anyone in the UK who's got a spare of CME on tape? Sigh! SPOILER CME By the way, I thought that if one wasn't passionately in love with one actor, the story made sense, Sinclair was annoying and casual, particularly at first, which encouraged Natalie in her obsession with Richard. I was disappointed that Sinclair's character wasn't developed further, really, it was rather opaque and potentially interesting. END OF SPOILER About going backstage after PL. For those of you who think they'll freeze, I did. Virtually just said - sign these please - I got my autographs (nice to know I have them) and a Very Nice Smile. I still think it was well worth doing, AND I pursued my devil dream. By the way, they expect you to give them a pen with the top off (good grief, spoiled or what!). There's such a lot to read here, but its always worth catching up with, hi everybody. Greetings all! Just wanted to clarify that you have 3 actresses on the pages of the guest book & this actress would like to admitt also to the odd stage fright. Harli...I'm in Alabama too. I'm going to see PL in NY in (gulp)less than a month. When are you going? I too will have at least 2 things for him to sign. A copy of my TMD screen play and of course my PL program. I'm looking forward to chit-chat... Glad I'm not the only one here who's been rehearsing for that either. Of course rehearsal or not, it will undoubtedly be the worst case of stage "door" fright in recorded history. Alas, I'm leaving the hubby at home with the baby and going with a girlfriend who lives in the city (NY), whom I'm also crashing with for the weekend. I'm counting down the days till my first "in the flesh" encounter with Mr. Rickman. And speaking of flesh...I love AABA too because Stella reminded me of myself when I first started in local theater. Wide-eyed, innocent and quite star-struck. (I'm still very much the latter when it comes to AR) Harli...please e-mail me...DARE WE HAVE 2 RICKMAN FANS IN THE SAME STATE! Scary thought! Love & Peace, jane (the lady) not much going on here then....you may or may not be reading a post by the fifth member of BuCkFaSt, irrelevant. O/T Elizabeth that is REALLY GOOD nesw about Lindsay Duncan Michael Gambon getting a nomination for the TV BAFTA"S, for Perfect Strangers!!! I watched last Sunday night and it was so good! There was a trailer at the beginning of the show and it covered a lot of the first part! Lindsay is so GOOD! Georgiana, It seems that AR was one of the best things in the Grass Widow and was seen by the right people who then got him into the Lucky Chance the following year. Apparently AR "Lolls with indolent ease as naked as he was born amongst all these images!!!" Jules Wright (An Aussie) was the producer for the Lucky chance who AR was to meet "Head On" in later years (The Rivergate Affair...) Come on, people! There's got to be someone going on May 24th or 25th! All the best tickets are gone, and Georgiana is only one person! ;-) I don't want to be obsessing alone! Meeting other Rickmaniacs is half the fun!!! Thank you, ladies...However, despite all my big talk, I will be too frightened, or rather, just in awe too much to be able to have him sign anything...I had a vision of fainting, so maybe I'll just stand to the back of the line and sop him up with my eyes... I don't know about *five* Harlii, but he certainly has signed more than one. Harlii - depends on how many people in the queue, but he seems happy to sign things for people who can't be there. I got a few things when I saw him in September, and others have got things for me from events I couldn't go to. I think the only problem would be if you take too much. He does try and see everyone. Kirsten.......NO Chit-Chat? What? I have spent a good part of this month perfecting, rehearsing, studying for, memorizing witty repartes for MY "chit-chat" with AR at the Stage Door!!!Grrrrrr!Oh..... Life just isn't fair! Okay, so he will sign things, but I want to know about the multiple signage...you know, "I need these 5 programs signed for my friends back in Jim Bob's Road Alabama, please!" I would expect an icy glare and possibly a "Move yer bloomin arse!" in reply...Anyone know how he responded to signing multiple items? I just know that Gaye and Sue asked about getting signed programs and those of us who are going together decided we'd try and split up the extras so as not to (in my mind at least) arouse his ire... Elizabeth: Thanks, by the way. Gosh! Two real live actresses on these pages! Hazel and Walks the Boards. Could these be pseudonyms for, let's see: Helen Mirren and Lindsay Duncan? Annette, and all PL going, interested parties: Just thought you might like to know I rang Ticketmaster last night from London. The number you want is (001 from UK)- 212-307-4100 and they answered pretty quick-after they'd finished giving out the adverts! (The other number somebody quoted is for concerts, I think (the 4100 end bit is specifically for plays)). I was also armed with a seating plan of the theatre from www.playbill.com. which was exceedingly useful. The guy was very helpful, didn't rush, answered all my questions; in all, impressive service (and a very impressive phone bill!). All the seats in the stalls (the orchestra, as it is called)were $75 (too much!) but the nearest I could have got (in the stalls) was row T in the centre seats, way back, but I would have had them if they weren't so expensive. So, I ended up getting seats not so far back in the "mezzanine" or what we call the circle. These are all priced at $50-still an arm and a leg, to my way of thinking, but better than the $25 seats in the "Gods", nosebleed, or whatever you call them area, the "balcony" above. This was for a mid-May visit, so, as someone else said, get booking! Michaele, Mr. Rickman is very gracious about signing all sorts of things at the stage door (except for that book--the 'unauthorized' biography, which he will not sign)--posters, photographs, playscripts, books, etc. Kirsten: I was wondering about your comment about AR being annoyed at autographing video,ect. I was planning on taking my S&S screenplay book and the WLS book. Did he seem to mind signing such things? I'm taking my husband with me(who is also a pretty big fan) to the stage door of PL, and I'm counting on him to help me not stand there like a bumbling idiot! Press night for Private Lives is scheduled for April 28. So get all those vcr's ready to tape all the tv news reviews that night(sure to show a scene or two) and get all the newspapers the next day! Yes, I know it's still more than a month away - but I'm just getting prepared! Sorry,I forgot: From *The Unauthorised Biography* (by Maureen Paton) Hey Ho,here is a....ohm...text? about his thoughts because of AABA: Barnes said:* I think he was worried about all the attention on Hugh Grant.Plus I have the impression they didn´t get on in AABA*~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Further: Not many people know,however,that Alan Rickman was offered the role of the waspish,cold-hearted (homesexual) Meredith first.The casting would have made a great deal of sense.*I asked Alan´s agent if it was the case that Alan doesn´t want to play villians*, remembers Newell (AABA´s director?!).*He said yes,that was the case,but Alan would like to play tha part of P.L. O´Hara instead.*~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~(then something about the bad relationship between Alan and Hugh)....*It was a great moment of revelation for Alan at the end of the film when O´Hara realises that he´s the father of Stella,the girl he´s seduced.He played the version without words;we had two versions.He said to me "I know what you´re going to ask me,to do it without words". ~~~~~~~~~~~NOW:....And Alan himself admitted in a location interview on Barry Norman´s Film 95:"It´s a strange film to be doing in a way,a bit like being a vulture on your own flesh...we have actors playing actors,using a satge for a film set and using our own lives as raw material.Georgina is remarkable...she claims to be seventenn but I´m going to put it out that she´s forty-three." He reminisced about his own dasy in rep:!I had to haul up my oen cross because I was Inquisitor and ASM at the same time for a production of Shaw´s St Joan.And then I had to put the kettle on.Everyone´s memories of rep have that kind of mixture- pleasure and pain."~~~~~~Ok,maybe,more will follow,but at the moment is it enough.Enjoy the *text* :)....B R,Vee The screenplay for "Waiting for the Healer" (from the book) is by Conor McDermottroe. At his resume at the PFD Agency website it says that the movie "is to go into production soon". Forgot to Add: AR gets very very nervous before a play. there are several interviews with him in which his building anxiety is described. He discussed still having stage fright at his Masterclass in 2000, and it was quite clear that he wasn't just trying to console the amateurs. Constance: The title of the book was "Waiting for the Healer"--something about some burnt-out Irish guy and a pub. There's always a pub... Tsk. AR was going to produce the film. Ann-I met AR at the stage door of PL and there were swarms of people. My friends were too in awe to meet him face to face; and watched 'from a distance.' My advice would be don't barge to the front, or try to make conversation for the sake of it. Just wait patiently at the back. We went on a friday evening so it was v.busy. There were about forty people waiting. If you wait at the back it is less rushed because most of the crowds have dispersed, by the time it comes to your turn. Besides, queing gives you time to decide whether to say anything or not! As for your husband, could he 'watch from a distance?' This is what partners and friends were doing whilst the AR admirers were getting his autograph. What appeared to annoy AR were those who made 'chit chat' and asked him to sign videos/hankerchiefs, so be warned! As a side note the adaptation is wonderful.I wish I could see it again and am in complete envy of New Yorkers. If any New Yorker hasn't booked tickets and is reading this, go see it...it's great fun! I agree WTB...When I worked in P.R. I was constantly in front of large groups of people, many times strangers, presenting various topics for my clients, and I always was at least slightly nervous...I speak well publicly...I've performed (singing) in front of arena sized crowds, alone and with other well-known singers, but I ALWAYS feel that adrenaline rush that almost makes me faint the seconds before I open my mouth...I would think it's only natural and to not feel ANYTHING might be considered by some as somewhat abnormal... A true actress never gets nervous? My god, you must be joking! Having done commercials, plays, and rep, I can't recount how many times myself and other castmates sweat bullets, puked, and just about had heart failure in those agonizingly long moments before the curtain rises. Didn't someone we like to talk about once describe being on stage as 'buttock clenching terror'?? "Real" actors don't get nervous, hmm? What a laugh! We're actors, we just hide it well. I just finished reading the play of "Les Liaisons Dangereuses", the whole time picturing AR as Valmont. So seductive and so evil. For anyone in the northern NJ area, the National Players ("America's longest running classical touring company") will be at John Harms Theatre Friday March 22, 2002 at 8PM doing "Les Liaisons Dangereuses". http://www.johnharms.org/ It's not Alan, but I may go see it anyway. Question for our knowledgable friends in the UK: when you went to see PL with your husband or significant other, what did they do while you were trying to converse with AR? My hubby and I will be going in May, and already I feel like an idiot at the thought of him standing there while I gush over AR. I mean, I will try to carry on a witty, scintillating conversation with the Man, but obviously I will be lucky if I am able to do more than just stare at him, mesmerized, as it were. Any thoughts? Re: first role, filming what is called a "love scene" with AR. . . . as the song goes, "Nice Work / If you can get it." Tsk, tsk, tsk! ;) sorry~ starring in your first big role and having to bare your beauties in front of Alan Rickman Harli~ i don't think you would do any of those things that you said if you were starring in a big role and would be "sharing your beauty" with ALAN RICKMAN. i have been in comericials, musicals, plays, and even guest starred in a T.V. show with famous actors and i never got all nervous. if you are a true actress you won't do those things. *Hazel* London Evening Standard, Thursday 21 March 2002 MODEL SOPHIE JOINS QUEUE FOR SILVER SCREEN Sophie Dahl has turned into a Marilyn Monroe lookalike for her new film,writes Richard Simpson The article is accomapnied by a photo of Ms Dahl filming outside an unnamed London theatre Annette, As a supplement to Therese's post, I recommend that you call Ticketmaster's 212 number: 212/307-7171. When I called their 800 number I was on hold forever, but the hold time on the 212 number is much shorter. So, as long as you don't mind making a long-distance call, you're probably better off calling that number. Hope this helps and good luck with your ticket purchase. Annette, I ordered through the direct ticketmaster line that Michelle was kind enough to post for us, as that way I could speak with an actual person, and have her check different dates and times, which I have to give the woman credit for, as I had her check all kinds of different dates and seat placements in order to get the best of what was available--the trouble is, nothing much is available if you want the center section. Given the lay out of the stage, and having seen the play in London, I think the wings would be very limited viewing, though when I asked the tickemaster person she said it was not indicated as such. Seats in row "A" could be had, but only in the left wing. I wasn't willing to risk that, as if the set is similar to the London run, I can't see how that would work from the wings. There is the possibility that things have been rearranged, of course, but that's not information we'll have til someone has seen the previews and can report back. Good luck ordering, and I'd recommend that you do it soon. Therese - did you book your PL tickets through Ticketmaster? And if you did, did you order via the internet, phone, talk to a live person, go down to a Ticketmaster outlet and order in-person? Just a heads up for all theatre-goers-- PL tickets are selling out quickly. I just booked for June, and the closest I could get in the centre rows was row "M," which given the first three rows are AA,BB,CC, means that my group will be 21 rows back. I'm really disapointed, but the way things are selling, soon there will be no tickets available at all. Just thought I'd pass that along. Hello, Just thinking, wasn't there a book by Eamon Sweeney that AR was thinking of producing into film? Does anyone here remember the title? Sally - Yes, we've had the film BAFTA's, now this is the TV BAFTA's. I still think all of next years awards have been designated anyway! Can you imagine starring in your first big role and having to bare your beauties in front of Alan Rickman? Jebus! It would make even ME blush, have heart palpitations, sweat, shake and umm, pee my pants! Brave girl...she did what she had to do to get her career off the ground and I'm not sure if that article says it, but I read somewhere that both Hugh and Alan were very impressed with her performance. I've mentioned it before, but I really love that movie (AABA)... P.S. I've just re-read the article, and there's her year of birth at the top, born 1975. AABA was made in 1994, so she would have been about 19. Jenserai - that's the whole point - she wasn't actually Georgina Cates, was she??!! Gaye- It actually did say how old she was: "The story goes: Georgina Cates was an unknown 16-year-old from Liverpool when she beat out thousands of other young actresses for the coveted lead role of Stella" For all the UK fans of AR-- You may wish to look at the Ebay.co.uk site on the web. Some videos are there in the pal format you need. Good luck. hi, my name is veronica; im 15 and already a huge fan. im trying to get ahold of a list of alan's movies, i think ive got most or all of them. ive been surfing the net all night, and found out alans on broadway (again, i suppose). i hope someday i can get the money to ever see him...lets see, id need a plane ticket...... yes, i did become a fan after harry potter, and it was great! after the movie, i asked my mother if alan had been in any movies id seen before, and after quite a bit of hard thinking, he was in die hard and robin hood. im proud to say i now own those movies, am saving up for a special edition of die hard (w/ backstage footage), and will CAMP OUT for harry potter when released on video. i love alans voice, and i doubt many could say otherwise. alan is a wonderful actor, and i hope to write to him in the future, but i seriously doubt i could. im very bad with letters- i freeze and somehow come off a bit....blonde (no offense- im strawberry blonde.)if anyone could help me out, id appreciate it. i have his address (thru his agent) and now i need the letter...lol. id really like to know if there are many people around my age who are into alan. my friends think im crazy. ok, i cant think of anything else to say right now, so bye! Hi Thanks Anne and Constance, I laughed at the thought of A.R. as a old puppy chewing over a loved ragged slipper. Rlationships sometimes seeem like that.lol. Harli I too think that the training of artists of all types seems to be a lesson in how to be bipolar, sometimes you wonder what sane is. In a way, talking about an actor you have never met and yet having been in your lounge room many time via the TV/Video and DVD makes him a friend of sorts which via this guest book we all share our impressions make it a surrelistic type of obsseve compulsive bahavior, I think I don't want a cure. If this is off track sorry, email me. The way Ruby Wax described him makes him sound like he's manic depressive...according to the articles I've read about him, it would appear he has mannerisms/behaviors that could be interpreted as symptoms of being bipolar...of course, there are a ton of performers in film, TV, and music who have seemingly the same problem...I think it's brought on by their fame and the changing, frantic environments they find themselves in...of course, that's my $.25 medical opinion. ;~} Thanks,Con. I have seen that article before but I read it in a new way this time. It's funny, but since he's been gone, as it were, my thoughts about him have been clarifying and it occurred to me recently that he does seem kind of self-centred and yet also intensely interested in people , which is akin to what Ruby thought in that article. Heaven knows how one forms one's perceptions about people, especially about people like him who are pretty unknown to the likes of us. But there it is. GML!! You are TOO amusing, dahling. :) I think I hurt myself laughing... :) Would you mind e-mailing me privately? I want to ask you something, and would hate to further pain others with my terribly off topic statements. Thanks! Ann & Constance - Thanks for directing me to that wonderful article "Rickman's Worth". Very interesting read. Loved the comments at the end about the Barbie dolls! I knew that Georgiana.... I just wanted to make sure that You did.LOL :~) The play at the Royal Court was "The Grass Widow" (not Glass Widow). It is by Snoo Wilson and concerns California in the 1960s, and marijuana. (And the double entendre--a woman whose husband is absent or dead.) Claudia and Harlii! That is a good idea Claudia had about e-bay AR products, endorsed by us! I mean , if you can't trust the GB regulars, Who can you trust? I do wonder how AR feels when fans aproach him with multiple things to sign.... Would he be so willing if he knew that it was destined for e-bay by morning's light? Sorry for three posts in a row. Thanks, Constance, for mentioning that article. I had never read it, and it is one of the nicest about AR - and mostly in his own words. I encourage anyone who hasn't read it to do so. Or read it again! Never mind, Constance. I found it. http://www.btinternet.com/~sc.i/rickmansworth_elle.htm This seems to be a night of asking and answering our own questions! Constance, where did you find that article? Is it someplace we can go to on the net? Thanks. While no one is watching... let me answer my own question: The play I was referring to was The Glass Widow at the Royal Court Theatre and the article is from Elle; 1992, titled Rickman's Worth , the byline: Ann McFannon. There. Just wanted to let you guys know I've contacted Ticketmaster for tickets to PL in May, and the best I was able to do was row L in center in the mezzanine. They aren't bad seats but I was wanting so much closer. I'm still hoping that house seats will be given the Actor's Fund(the tickets are twice as much with half being donated to this Actor's Fund). So far no one I've talked to can tell me if PL will be participating in this program. Thanks for everyone's help. Hey Sal, I am the goodone, remember? I am the one who says.... "who cares"? Just found out today that Dark Harbor was not his first nude scene, that he had done one on stage years ago.Anyone know what it was? He said in the article that I got this info from, that he had to just pretend that it wasn't happening to him... something like that! These Artists!! They always want us to feel so sorry for them , like they are MARTYRS on the alter of Art! Well, it takes one to know one! HA!:~D GML.....So funny - LOL.With the sea being that cold probably looked like a stack of buttons as a friend described one to me.(You know who you are!!!!!) Harlii, you're right, not many of those signatures look real - case of buyer beware, and things go for crazy prices over there, when they can be bought much cheaper from elsewhere. How much do you think it cost them to buy the picture in the first place, a few dollars? And AR gives his signature for free. Perhaps we should post here when we are selling something on e-bay, so buyers know that its genuine? Or is that inappropriate for the guestbook? Any ideas welcome. Now, girls, I'm really surprised at you all, especially you three-Constance, GML and Laurel- you three fine upstanding citizens of the United States. What size IS it , by the way? I can never see "it" properly as my good old black and white picture is too blurry, even with the 'slow' rewind feature on my videoplayer. Elizabeth: I thought we'd had the Bafta's? Oh, surely they're not planning next year's already? Does ANYONE know how he feels about anything, by the way? Usual answer-NO! Hey, I've got a question...I've just been over at Ebay and was looking up the AR stuff...If any of you has something up at Ebay, would you let me know? I'd like to patronize someone I sorta know. I've never bought anything there, but some of the signed photos of AR, well, the signatures don't seem to quite match what I've seen on Rafaella's site and Stezi's site. So any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks! christine (USA) -- the "all-important zoom feature"? Oh, my.... GML *peals of laughter* Although, I remain convinced that the green spots, at least, are the sign of something.... bad. I was surprised to see Georgina Cates in "Iluminata" (also with Rufus Sewell, Susan Sarandon, Christopher Walken--who sat behind me on the flight from Malta to London a few weeks ago--and a host of others) on IFC some months back. After a few projects around the time of "Awfully Big Adventure," she dropped out for a couple of years. I believe she was living on a ranch or farm somewhere in the Southeast US. Then it appears she did a few more films in 1998-1999. She looked quite different in this one--thinner--but the voice was unmistakable. Thanks, Harlii, for that link to Georgina Cates - she certainly looks different to Stella in that picture. It doesn't say how old she really was when she got the part. She certainly looked a bit older than 16 to me. Christine, I agree - size does matter - we have a wide-screen TV and I really enjoyed watching Dark Harbor on that! As for editing, I've often wondered just how far AR went in Rasputin in that scene in the restaurant - you know the one I mean. Of course, there is the old question to consider: Does size matter? My vote is yes. Talking of course about the size of the image onscreen (still waiting to purchase a DVD player so I can use that all-important zoom feature). Then, too, one wonders ... whose bits have been, well, um... edited, or unedited, so to speak. Hmmm... gotta go now... might have to go watch that scene again, purely for research purposes. Jenserai, here is a link with a pic of Georgina Cates, who played Stella in AABA...It gives the story on how she got the part. Georgina Cates/Stella Bradshaw Amy- Erm... you mean PL? And yes, she was his daughter, although he didn't realize until he saw the picture of her mom. Definitely a good film to watch when you're able to pay attention, otherwise, you miss all the funny parts. Ok, I'm sorry, I'm too afriad to try and use HTML to make a paragraph, so: Constance- I would absolutly love to hear his thoughts on this film, and if anyone finds something, tell me. Also, saw a backstory in a review somewhere that the actress who played Stella lied about her age to get the part. So, how old was she? Amy: Yes, you got the gist of it! Very sad.........sooooo depressing! Can you believe they have AABA under "comedies" at my local video store? Still, performance-wise, I think it might be AR's best work. Does anyone "out there" know how He feels about the film? Just finished watching AABA. *spoiler* After rewinding and watching a scene again am I to understand that PJ has actually seduced his daughter? Or am I wrong? Is it that simple? I did find this film rather confusing in places, (however that could have been due to small son demanding drinks, food, attention etc.,during the film). I shall have to watch it again, in quieter circumstances... (well the *scenery* was nice :) Liked the motorbike... Hope everyone is having a nice day. Curious- If you haven't already looked at the past posts on the subject, the intense desire to use the pause button during that movie generally occurs when Alan dives naked off a boat into the lake (yes, him, not a double). OT: Lindasy Duncan has been nominated for a BAFTA for her role in Perfect Strangers, as has Michael Gambon. Michaelle, I would recommend that you call Ticketmaster to buy PL tickets. Last week I tried calling their 800 number but couldn't get through. So I called their local number (212/307-7171) instead and got through no problem and was able to get tickets exactly where I wanted to sit, 5th row center orchestra. So, if you don't mind making the long-distance call, ue their 212 number. Good luck! Anne and Laura: Thanks for the information about Ticketmaster. Wish me luck, I'm trying for tickets in May! OFF SUBJECT,Anne: I'm glad you enjoyed your visit to Chattanooga. We now actually have a carousel in operation. It's one of the only hand-carved carousels in America. Michaele from Chattanooga (I was there once - fabulous aquarium! loved the carousel carving school too) - Best to CALL Ticketmaster if you want decent seats early in the run. Their website will offer you what it thinks are the best available seats in your price category but if you don't like them you won't be offered alternatives. Have a printout of the seating plan (available at the Ticketmaster site or at www.playbill.com) and be prepared to hold a while for a human operator. If you tell them more or less where you want to sit they'll give it a shot. I got decent seats for Tuesday 4/23 and quite good ones for Sunday 8/25 and for the last performance in September. Those who can only come on a weekend should consider August when most affluent locals head for their summer homes and leave the City to the rest of us and the tourists. It will be hotter than hell, of course. Any plans for a Rickmanista get-together during the run? GMC from UK - "Seussical" is also long gone. They were hoping for one of those shows that would run forever and pack in the tourists and the kiddies (like "Lion King" or "Cats") but apparently this wasn't much of a show and notwithstanding some celebrity Cat-in-the-Hats (e.g., Rosie O'Donnell) it didn't run very long. Hi all...Thought I'd pop back in to share my thoughts on TWG...8 of AR's videos I ordered from Amazon made it in today and yesterday and I watched TWG this evening... This is going to be a favorite for me despite AR not being in it. Perhaps it's because he directed it, molded and shaped it, that I find it intriguing. I'm not sure yet. The film doesn't *flow* the way I'm accustomed to seeing. Yet it's charming because of the 4 stories going on...I felt truly connected to each person in the story...I could see myself in almost all the characters at different points in the film. I've heard people mention the scenery...it was wonderful, beautiful. I loved the way they captured certain scenes. There weren't a lot of elaborate aerial shots, but the ones they had were lovely. However, the sense of coldness so many have mentioned didn't affect me. I felt quite warm and cozy watching the flick and really had trouble believing the characters were as cold as they said they were. Maybe it's because I felt that each storyline was so electrical, I couldn't imagine the actors/characters having the ability to actually *feel* cold while performing/experiencing the *here and now* of what was taking place. I definitely recommend this film for purchase, not just as a rental. I enjoyed it more than I can adequately express... Michaele - I bought my PL tickets from Ticket Master and I thought they gave me pretty decent seats - 5th row from the stage, right in the center. Of course, those tickets were for an August show, so I'm sure that they don't have such good seats available for the April or May shows anymore. It depends alot on when you plan to go see it. As far as I know, you can only buy tickets online right now; the box office won't start selling until March 25th, so I have no idea what kind of seats they'll be offering. Alan, you are so awesome! Getting to play in the Harry Potter movie and everything else you do. I really love your Harry Potter character! Snape is so cool! Do you like playing such a, what should I say, "misunderstood" character? I was wondering where is the best place to buy tickets for good seats to see PL in NYC? Also I would still like to hear the opinion of those who saw PL in London on whether to take a camcorder(with a camera feature) to the stage door at the end of the play. Thanks Curious - there are plenty of entries on DkH and why it's such a visual delight. Go to the Feb and Jan archives (top of this page) and do a search on the movie name. Have fun! Would anybody care to describe why one would need the pause button; haven't seen the movie yet. Of course, considering the response, i think it will be too sexy for my eyes.hmm... What were the pause AND rewind buttons invented for, if not for Alan in Dark Harbor? Thanks, Fausta, for the comments on "Fortune's Fool." I'll try to catch it that last Saturday evening (will be in NYC overnight to catch the Sunday matinee of "Private Lives" that first weekend!). Where's the crime in suffering sudden cramp of the index finger on the 'pause' button while watching Dark Harbor? No crime at all. Normal physiological response. My, if you hadn't, I would have suggested a hormone imbalance check at your local surgery ;) Y'know, I haven't done the research, but I can't help wondering whether DVDs already existed when he shot the film. I mean, how could the poor guy far, far away on his little boat have known about future technology and zooming options? Doh!;) Not that I can or care to afford the stuff myself, but it's a funny thought :-D. Anne from NY, thanks for the Richard Rodgers theatre photo, it makes it all more real. Don't forget to tell us all about the play if you are going to see it. 1,400 seats, eh? Wow. Nearly twice the Albery. Oh, and very yellow on the outside!... ;) Seussical the Musical, I see? Sounds good... what about a swap? We're kindly lending you the Private Livesguys, I can't see why we can't get something in exchange, or is it an old show? Why hasn't AR recorded some Dr Seuss stuff yet anyway? Oh, and since I am in questions mode... I know I should know that, having hanged around here a long time but... does anybody know where the cheapest video of Thérèse Raquin is to be bought from? $32 is the cheapest I've found so far... Yeah, I know, small part for him, but since it the first Zola book I read many years ago, and my favourite for a long time, the film should be a treat anyway.. Hey, I had to break in here and say, there are two versions of "Mesmer" out now. 1)The old version w/ sepia and black ink illustration of the doctor on the cover. *Beware* of that one -- it was rushed into production and yes the sound is awful. 2) A year and a half (?) ago, the "Director's Cut" was released on DVD and VHS. Has the photo of the doctor (and Marie-Therese in the background), and a *sharper picture* (watch out, Fausta!) and better sound!!! Worth shilling out up to US$20 for, methinks! LOL. I finally ordered "When Love Speaks" at CD universe ($18.97 & 2.99 S&H), else I'd ask our Canadian lady to buy and send me a copy of the Snape b-day card.:) The following is from Backstage (West): The Actors, a black comedy adapted from Neil Jordan's short story, is set to begin shooting in late March in Europe. Actors is about a struggling actor who helps a friend swindle a gangster by playing a role. He must then portray a variety of characters in order to avoid serious repercussions. Edward Norton and Alan Rickman were at one time attached to the project but recently dropped out because of scheduling conflicts. The casting director is Susie Figgis. Re DH: How could anyone not use the pause button at such an opportunity?! Guten Abend (good evening).Has anyone seen the DVD-Extras in Blow Dry?B R ,Vee Sue, Lincoln - Best bits from Mesmer and Dark Harbour? Christine - I mean by Nine day- Lady Jane- Queen of England for just 9 days. Sally, I said we do feel less down here as we get so little news re AR and not a lot to add to this GB... Oh well there is a lull at the moment - I just hope that we do get to see that Short Film here, with Hugh Jackman & AR in it! SUE - would you like to share your knowlwdge? Are they in PAL - or European? Would be nice to know. thanks. Picture of Richard Rodgers Theater (a few shows ago) at http://www.nyu.edu/classes/jeffreys/gaybway/houses/richard_rodgers.html. Uh, what did I really log in for? Oh, I know: I meant to ask this before but I can't remember if I did or not... are there pictures of the Richard Rodgers theatre available on the Net? I know they have a page, but there were no pictures... or I didn't find it. Since there are quite a few other places in the States I would like to visit before New York, I probably never will and it would be nice to have a cyber peep at Broadway... out of curiosity. And Becky thanks for the picture of Alan and Ian McKellen, great one, of two great guys and actors. My first time here - hello all. Question: Amazon sells two DVD versions of "Galaxy Quest" with different extras. I've seen the one with cast bios/interviews, outtakes (two AR scenes) and an "On Location in Space" feature. The DTS version, which I haven't seen, has a "Behind the Scenes Mockumentary" and a "'Making of' featurette." Has anyone seen the DTS? How much AR in the extras? Which to buy? hi again, just so everybody knows, I found THE song. The site is: www.nd.edu/~tchapman/voice.html Enjoy!! Haha, there's also a very funny little acceptance speech there. "Ahem." "And see me later Mr. Potter." Oh Emily!!!You are cured? Amazing! Congratulations and condolences all rolled into one! At least Alan seems to understand her tolerence, this is a quote from T Chapman's site, "I think every relationship should be allowed to have its own rules. She's tolerant. She's incredibly tolerant. Unbelievably tolerant. Possibly a candidate for sainthood." *a person of cypriot origin, like me,on this site, amazing* They are rumors (I repeat rumors, like everything else out there) that in the future Harry Potter books Snape will fall in love and find a companion. Since I belive he is the most interesting character to analyze in the books, i never miss a word he says; it would be great to see Alan Rickman playing a sour professor in love :). ***Got sick this weekend and started hallucinating. The 'vision' included JK rowling having a transfer student from America come to Hogwartz and I was chosen to act out the role, went on from there, AR included in most of the thing (even taught me the tango before I was attacked by other cast members with leeches, lol). Maybe I should get sick more often. So this brings me to my next point that I hope JK does include American students in a book, one never knows, they already got the French and Bulgarians. ***So to go to the acting auditions, I have to get my English-born mother to get me an English passport, learn how to speak with an accent, and then fly to London. Very improbable... Dear me, it take quite a bit to read through all these posts! After reading various posts...It has got me thinking about how funny we all are! Maybe I'm asking a fundmental question, but what in the lords name makes him so good??? I understand now, that I have met him that he wants us to enjoy his proformace from afar with little fuss. So I except... I feel almost cured...I need to move on...I thank you all for the fun I have had debating with all you wonderful..people..especally Harlii. good night and enjoy the show...I also need to get more sleep!!! Thank you Constance. Oh Sally, old bean....... if only you had your own soundwave!(lol) I can hardly wait for my time to hear AR and LD sing those dear old songs! Jane - I have found Snape greeting cards in Hallmark stores here in Canada. I don't know if they're available in the UK though. The Snape card is quite nice. There's a lovely pic of our potions master w/ arms crossed on the maroon-colored cover with the text saying "It's your Birthday?" Then, on the inside the text says "Make it a celebration worthy of a ten-point deduction!". There is also a nice Snape bookmark (w/ a full-length pic) attached to the card that can be torn off along the perforations. Hallmark sells them for about CDN$3.50 each. Email if you'd like me to get ahold of one (or more) for you. Just needed to share my delight in being able to order Mesmer and Dark Harbor today - hurrah and double hurrah! My joy will be complete when they arrive on my doorstep- fingers crossed. Read so much about them and seen brill stills in other Rickman sites that I'm all excited now! I'd be interested to hear of people's best bits out of both these 2. Lots shared about CME and it made viewing it even more special as I could see what people were on about! Thanks in anticipation! BTW, he likes chocolates, but don't give him any. I have it from the "horses mouth" so to speak, that he has to be able to fit into that suit, and that he is eating real brioches with butter and jam every night and needs to watch the calorie intake. Besides, wouldn't want him to catch cold from the sugar, would we..... OT: Glossolalia means "speaking in tongues". If the occurrence is associated with true spirituality, there will be someone to interpret, although this "gift of the spirit" is considered to be the least of the gifts and not an everyday occurrence or an indication of special favor with God. As to Rima feeling neglected or mistreated by AR, I think that she has a full schedule and a full life. Remember, they are in the last stage of a relationship-acceptance, accomodation and understanding. Ms Horton does not strike me as a longsuffering abandoned victim. Personally, I would need more from a partner, but to each his own. BTW, I see there are several other "concerned" citizens around hereLOL PS remember the "fireworks" speech in Dark Harbor Sorry, that DID have paragraphs, I swear....... "If we can make it there , we'll make it anywhere....." or something like that. So....if we're going to NY, we need to know the songs that A and L are going to sing: I believe in doing what I can, In crying when I must, in laughing when I choose. Heigh -o- If love were all- I should be lonely. I believe the more you love a man. The more you give your trust, The more you're bound to lose: Although when shadows fall- Ithink if only.....Somebody splendid really needed me, Someone affectionate and dear, Cares would be ended if I knew that he Wanted to have me near. But I believe that since my life began The most I've had is just a talent to amuse. Heigh-o- if love were all. And: Someday I'll find you, Moonlight behind you, True to the dream I am dreaming. As I draw near you You'll smile a little smile; For a little while We shall stand Hand in hand. I'll leave you never, Love you forever, All our past sorrows redeeeming: Try to make it true, Say you love me too, Someday I'll find you again. Hi Barbara Ann! Ar might think Rima as a pet... my dear... I think I couldn´t live with a man like him because he´s more away than home and I really need the possibility to talk to the one I love, that´s why I said Rima must be incredibly tolerant or independent or both... they enjoy their time together AND have a great time being apart... well, no one knows what goes on behind that "image", right? I wouldn´t like to be the one to judge about it... but seeing they´re happy fro more than 30 years makes me thinks if this can also be the right way... To all others: I wrote to the Albery Theatre this week and asked if they can tell me if "Private Lives" will be on stage again in September/October... well, sigh sigh, they told me that this can´t be confirmed. So I guess we have to wait until August and ask again... all my hopes are shattered with this one sentence... only some Brandy might help me though this night... thank you Becky, it's a really nice photo of AR. Nat Alan Rickman is a man who is curious. Mr. Rickman is not one to be far away from his fanbase. Don't think for a minute that he is 'upset' by such fodder and upset. After all, Mr. Rickman is a working man/person like us all and the best, from his view ,is to keep it going. After all, bad press is better 'than no press at all'. Vee Ed, it isn't productive to spectulate on who is posting under an assumed name, however well meaning or justified your post may/or may not be. It isn't fair to blame someone, unless you definately know that person's alias. I'll certainly look back and see what needs deleting - but it will only be for use of bad language or personal attacks on people, and obvious trolls. sorry if I've had to edit or delete a post because it makes no sense as the post it was referring to has gone. "Glossalalia", "the M word",? What is all this about? This very thick person here would be glad of an explanation or two. And Barbara the Australian, sorry, but I keep scrolling back to what I wrote and getting puzzled. Pardon? Wot? Cabbages? I didn't particularly mean that you were meant to throw any. And what lasted longer than nine days? And anybody where you come from is considered to be less what? Eh? Sorry, old girl, no offence meant and none taken I hope. JANE: I have some postcards of Snape, which could approximate slightly to a greeting card if you are interested. If you care to leave your e-mail address, I'll send you one. Thank you, Ed; very well said. Ann - A levels are exams you take when you are 17/18 years old I think they are the same as your SAT's. But you have to have them to get into university. LOL xx Semi OT: Can someone tell me what exactly are A-levels and sixth form? We don't have them here in New Jersey! SNL is on late on Saturday night and it NEVER was meant for the 'children' and it is beyond me why there is ANY whingeing about it! It is so very refreshing to see Ian finally get to have fun and make way for himself in the USA. As for Rickman having pets, I oft wonder if he thinks of Rima as one. I like Rickman but his treatment of Rima can very well spell the 'M'word from time to time. Well I WAS going to show you all the Daily Mail picture (yep, the one mentioned many moons back by Jules) but sadly it doesn't seem to want to upload - plus the scanner quality does those eyes no justice whatsoever... Jane, have you tried MVC in the Manchester Arndale centre? I got a lovely HP poster from there - and it has Al's mush on it. Don't look in the special boxes though - you'll find it in the normal poster section. "glossolalia" eh? word not in the vocab of this semi-rodent For all who see PL and wish to 'drop by' the stagedoor, please remember, the venue is NEW YORK CITY and security will be extremely tight. Camcorders and clunky photo-op gear might be banned. Also, the volume of fans will, most certainly be larger. Have fun but be prudent in actions and words. Jules, Sir Ian McKellen appeared with Alan Rickman in "Rasputin," and is immminently worthy of our pro-Brit theatre and filmic discussions. The "genuinely decent human being" remarks from me stem from personal knowledge as I know people who work with him and praise his philanthropy. And yes, I've met him: the dedication and niceness are real. Secret Squirrel to me sounds as if he or she has attained the glossolalia so prized in some religions. I'm not getting your slang if that's it. Valerie in Great Neck: You can find the transcript to the Conan interview on the Telegiraffe site which you can easily access from Claire's links page. Once on the page, pass the PL stuff..... you will find it. Enjoy! Secret Squirrel............... yer NUTS!!!!!!!! lol :~) RE: AR's good causes. This story appeared in the Bristol (UK)Evening News on March 15: "A quilt signed by the stars is being auctioned off to raise money for Southmead Hospital. A patchwork class in Horfield have spent eight months making the huge 85 inch square quilt to raise cash for the Coronary Care Unit at the hospital. Each of the 81 patches has been autographed by celebrities including David Beckham, Bristol's Nick Park, Alan Rickman, John le Carre, Frank Bruno, Jilly Cooper, Gloria Hunniford, Terry Wogan, Nigella Lawson and Steffi Graff....Professional quilter Judith Gait is hoping that the impressive quilt of 38 signatures will fetch thousands at auction." Just in case any of us have any odd pounds, dollars or euros lying about. Jane - Don't know about Manchester but there are some nice 30x40 Harry Potter posters, featuring the good Professor,on the MovieMarket Web Page which are going for £7.99. Just click on H for harry Potter and there are several types including the one that was outside most cinemas. This page is also very good for photos of the man as well. Does anyone know where in the Manchester area I can still find HP posters featuring Snape? They all seem to be sold out except the ghastly cartoon ones and here I am with a space on the kitchen wall and a promise from my youngest to pretend it belongs to him. And where on earth are these greetings cards people have mentioned? Any help much appreciated. I have tried to watch the Conan O'Brian interview but am unable to download it. There are several sites for it in the Archives but they don't seem to work. The transcript sounds wonderful and I'm dying to see it. Can anyone help? Thanks. Magda, thank you for the Wayback Machine link! Off-topic, run, don't walk to Fortune's Fool on Broadway with Alan Bates and Frank Langella. Two stage actors at their best, with a very wonderful cast. The last performaces of FF overlap the first 3 performances of PL, so try to get there! Jane, thank you. Yes AR did do sixth form, I remember him saying something about it in an interview. Although I don't know what he did, but I am guesssing, Art, English Lit and something else. Anyone care to hazard a guess? Yes, the only thing wrong with Perfect Strangers is that he's not in it. BTW belated congratulations to Elizabeth on your A levels and I was wondering, does anyone know if AR did A levels- I presume he must have- and if so , which subjects? "Help! I'm a Fish" is showing at the New York International Children's Film Festival on Saturday, March 23 at 1:00 pm Brooklyn Museum of Art, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn. I will have to be more specific: the "alanrickmanexperience" is a Yahoo discussion group. Under the subheader "photos" there is a "miscellaneous" folder, where I found the photo of AR entering the Globes. It occured to me that he had short hair of reddish copper color whilst promoting GQ. I will title my copy of the mysterious photo "GG 99" and leave it at that.:) If AR attends the KB production of Richard III, I'll let you all know (you can also check the DT, will try to get some Sheffield reports up)....*grin* Grrr. why do I not live in England (which I love even if no AR existed... but thank God he does!)... I would have had the chance to see CME at last... well maybe another time... This week I read S&S Diaries by Emma Th. , a very funny and interesting book... gives a little insight about actors and crew working on that film. Well, it semms that our nice guy AR HATES CATS... in this book E.Th. wrote about being in a hotel where a nice lady served drinks, who was followed by a cat... everybody cooned at it... except >quote<: Alan said (very low and meaning it)"Fuck Off"... eh, well... thank God he doesn´t know a lot about fans like me having two of these cute creatures at home... right, sometimes they drive me nuts with all this chasing and running about my flat but they also make me laugh and comfort me in times of need without being asked for... o.k., maybe cats get in his way because you can´t tell them to leave you alone (well you can, but it´ll never work).. and if he needs complete quiet sometimes... Does anybody know if AR likes animals/pets? I understand he doesn´t have any on his own because of his travelling "around" the world doing all these plays and films and other projects and... and... sometimes I think he´s really seldom at home in London and if he is, there´s always a play he´s in or something else and he´s always "on the move"... WHEN DOES THIS MAN RELAX and sit on a sofa, maybe daydreaming or simply doing nothing? Wow, I am really impressed by this man´s energy!! May I just say ladies, that in my next life I'd like to be Sharleen Spiteri in the making of the "In Demand." OMG! Poor girl had to suffer through hours upon hours of cuddling and then a Tango. Nice job if you can get it. Love & Peace, and Jealousy, jane (wishing she were spiteri) Vee-RHPoT (I'm assuming that's what you meant, do correct me if I'm wrong) is 'Robin Hood:Prince of Thievs' and, IMHO, on the most part a truly abysmal film with Kevin Costner as Robin Hood, being wonderfully shown up by The Man's Sheriff of Nottingham. He does look very nice in this one however:o) *capes, boots, swords...drool* (I'm also assuming you know about English folklore, sorry) Or summat like that. For Australian readers with Foxtel cable, Rachel Griffiths is featured in “A Day in the Life” on Arena this Wednesday, 20th March at 8.00 p.m. It might just show a little bit of the movie “Blow Dry” (fingers crossed). I enjoyed Perfect Strangers. I’m surprised AR wasn’t in this! It would be just the thing he’d choose to act in - I couldn’t understand it at all! Mind you I missed the first part. It’s written and produced by Stephen Poliakoff, with whom Alan has worked before. The acting is very good, and Lindsay Duncan looked beautiful. Constance, maybe this will be a good chance to explain to your boys about people's choices in life....you're lucky they've come this far without being exposed to this before. Here in Australia, my children have grown up with a "Grim Reaper" advertising campaign about Aids and I think they absorbed the message along the way. CME conclusion: a spatula-dropping and heart-breaking scene (IMHO, beginning at "Something tells me the party just ended"), followed by a brief walk through the English countryside. Some directors and DPs know how to send Anglophilic Rickmanfans into heavenly bliss!:) Dear Fellow Rickmaniacs, In the files section of the "alanrickmanexperience" there is a photo of AR arriving at the GG Awards. Basic black shirt, reddish hair on top with grey at the temples, and a black spot (please tell me it is a printing mistake) on his left ear. I would guess it was 97 (after Michael Collins) or 98 (after filming Dogma). Does anyone know the year it was taken? Thank You, This is not exactly AR-related but might prove useful to some of you searching for AR material. Occasionally people post complaints that URLs previously in existence seem to have disappeared and taken AR pics and info with them into deep space. Well, there is now a way to find those pics and that info again. Presenting: The Wayback Machine. The WM has been archiving websites for some years now and has "copies" of millions of sites both public and personal. There are literally billions of webpages on this site. If you have lost pages, you might be able to find them here. Of course nothing is perfect: the site doesn't have a search engine for names or phrases (you can't just type "Rickman" and come up with URLS). You have to know the original URL. But there's a better than even chance that a site you want will be there, somewhere. I think this is a wonderful tool. For info, in India, RHPOT is on tonight at 11:30 pm and Sense and Sensibility is on tomorrow night at 9:30 pm. Double dose!! My last comment about CME (well, for the moment - you'd never guess I've been watching anything but this weekend, would you!) The other bit that makes me think what a real poppet he is, is almost at the end when he's putting cream on her leg. You can tell he must be seething inside and yet he's so calm on the outside and is administering the cream so tenderly - big sighing moment there! So clever how he can portray his character in those tiny movements and let us all know exactly what he's thinking - fantastic! To paraphrase Mrs. Jennings, "Does he like chocolates?" Does anybody know for certain? ;) Ashley from W.Va., you can see Alan whenever you like: you chose to admire an actor who has a LOT of work out there that you can rent in most videos stores. Check the other homepages mentioned here for a full list. Pretty much everything in the last 10 years of his work is out in the USA. "Galaxy Quest" is his only other all out "fantasy" role albeit sci-fi, but for full on smoochy romance, check out "Truly Madly Deeply" and, with a period piece look, "Sense & Sensibility" which also has Kate Winslet. Do note you've upset a few here with your remark about killing yourself. If you're talking about depression, I actually understand. Sometimes it's just hard to cope. Fantasy helps. Valerie from NY...I also have tix for the 19th April to see PL in NY. I would love to meet a fellow AR fan from the GB. Let's keep in touch. Love & Peace, Jane News! News! At last! At Last! From the Sunday Times March 17th 2002: BRITISH STARS SHINE A LIGHT ON BROADWAY: Give our regards to Broadway, the British have arrived. A trio of past, present and future Royal National Theatre directors is leading the revival of New York's theatreland following the desolation of September 11th. Takings for march are setting seasonal box office records after audiences on Broadway fell by 80% last summer... Among the most heavily booked shows this spring are Sir Richard Eyre's acclaimed priduction of The Crucible , starring Liam Neeson; The Sweet Smell of Success , a new musical directed by Nicholas Hytner; and Trevor Nunn's adaptation Of Oklahoma! , which was first staged at the National before transferring to the West End......... All three directors have a strong record of success at the box office. In nunn's case, it has led to accusations that he has cynically staged productions of commercial winners, a charge he resents. "I grew up delighting in Shakespeare, in new plays, in music theatre- they are all strands of the same rope", he said. His Miss Saigon which ran for 10 years in london, grossed more than a billion world wide. Hytner also scored with the Oscar-winning film The Madness of King George . However, after formidable publicity and strong advance ticket sales for the Sweet Smell of Success, the director will have been unsettled by some poor reviews last week. One critic commented,"it's an Englishman trying to deal with the contradictory qualities of America, and it's not a success." Reviewers have yet to pass their verdict on Oklahoma! although the New York Daily News hailed it on its front page last week as a glorious celebration of the American spirit after the travails of last autumn. One reviewr...felt the production was too reverential, however. "It was dated and corny. This is a musical about the American heartland. What does a Brit know about Oklahoma and the dustbowl?" While British directors are vulnerable to criticism on this front, Eyre has faith in Americans' lack of prejudice. "There's a generosity towards us which I don't think we quite match. We're not very kind to Americans in the West End." I stopped at the Richard Rodgers Theatre today as I was in the neighborhood seeing a Broadway PLay. It was absolutely lifeless. The old sign for a Neil Simon play was still up. I checked out the stage door and as was previously mentioned it does open right onto the street. I have tickets for April 19. If anyone would like to meet for a drink at intermission let me know. Today, AR was described to me by a friends similarly afflicted parent as an 'Intelligent Predatory Male' *grin*, makes me think of lions. I have another question about meeting Mr. Rickman at the stage door. I have a camcorder that works as a camera also. My husband and I are debating about taking it. I say it will freak him out to see someone with a camcorder. For those of you who saw him in London at the stage door, did people bring camcorders and how did he react to them? That should be, "How to hold a conversation without sounding daft . . ." Ah well. :) I'd like to know how to compliment him on his physiscal grace (vide: entrance in AABA, Mesmer *hand* movements, "In Demand", etc.). We tall folks struggle with that. How to avoid sounding "daft" comes with practice, I think. Keep it short and sweet. Sally from UK wrote...Jane: (Just a quickie);If you've seen Dark Harbor , you could always say, "Hi, I've seen you naked!". Well, it's as good an opening gambit as any, isn't it? LOL Sally!!! Too funny and too right! What about..."I didn't recognize you with your clothes on?" But again I'd like to show respectful admiration. You're quite right about being in a league of his own. I suppose that's what terrifies me. I do think he's enormously talented and very sexy, but for me...I am certain that some of his talent is what makes him so intoxicatingly (sp?) attractive to me as a woman. Alas, I am married, so is he. So I'll settle for just hanging around him, and perhaps soak up some of his words of wisdom on theatre. I'm also a dreadful anglophile, so I could possibly open up with questions of our beloved Britain. Thanks for your input! Love & Peace, Jane Jane, Alabama: just reread your question about what to say at stage door and would like to add: Whatever you say at the stage door, I think you're bound to feel like a bumbling idiot, because you ARE confronting a world class actor, with his magnitude of talent. Or to put it another way, he's in a different league. Added to this, he doesn't put himself out to help much, he's too knackered, and secondly, why should he, I would imagine he thinks, he's done enough going out to meet his fans! Thirdly, he's a bit of a strong silent type anyway, I THINK. Waiting for the cabbages to be thrown......lol, Sally Jane: Wouldn't his "Ofcourse you do" have been said because he knew she was being unfaithful to him and he didn't believe her? Sorry if this sounds weird or anything, but I haven't seen CME for a couple of years. My suggestion is just a stab in the dark really. Jane,(UK) thanks for your comments re Perfect Strangers, the trailer on TV looked really good and with Michael Gambon and Lindsay Duncan in it - no worries! Will have to wait till tomorrow night 8.30pm (ABC). Lady Jane, don't worry, I've read here that he is very easy to talk to! I think that you should mention that you have done some theatre work - he always shows interest in this subject! Even to drama students from school's. He will make time to speak to them. It was in that Book. I have done a little theatre myself and this is one icebreaker I would use! Jane, Who knows what to say to AR at the stage door? That is the question? Always, the question! But you have a considerable advantage working in the theatre yourself. It must give you a point of contact. Reading that a 20th anniversary edition of ET is out, complete with added scenes not screened before. I thought when is someone smart going to do the same for RHPT and put those rumoured scenes the edited out A.R. Does any one know if that is true? The edited out bit not my fantasy of a remaster. About CME again - the imagery around Sinclair is all positive: light, nature, gardens, parties, laughter, children, healthy appetite for food and literature etc. I don't think he is intended to seem crass at all. Just noticed a couple of things though- when he tells Natalie to blow out her birthday candles and then ignores her as she does so because his mind has already skipped to something else, and later after making love when she says 'I do love you' and he replies 'of course you do'- annoying, but more,I think, due to a sort of cheerful acceptance of the joys of life than to the size of his ego. BTW ,I hope you all enjoy Perfect Strangers down under. It has many similarities to CME in the music, imagery and style of acting . I found it hauntingly beautiful. Julia - LD goes first with AR skulking in the background, then he says "I've learnt that it's a feature of PL that Elyot stands a pace behind Amanda, trying to figure out what to say, so in life as in art ..." before going onto thank people and share the news about going to NY in April. Hello GB. Just wanted some advice from you lucky Brits who've had the pleasure of meeting AR. What does one say to the man at the stage door, and not sound daft? I have tix for 19 April preview of PL in NY & I'm counting down the days until...I see him on stage for the 1st time. (I've only seen him on screen.) I'm incredibly intimidated by magnitude of his talent, and I don't want to come off sounding like bumbling idiot. I want to sound intelligent, respectful, but convey admiration. I've worked in theatre myself for 9 years, so I thought I'd open with that...and thank him for the autographed photo he sent me last month. As an actor, I would love to work with him, or even just play a scene with him. I imagine he would be an incredible teacher. (And I don't mean that in a sexual way.) Any advice girls? Love & Peace, Jane Help! What is AR saying at the Awards speech before, "In life, as in art..." It's terribly mumbled, and all I get is "smething something, Private Lives, something, behind Amanda, something, trying to figure out what to say..." Oy! Hello everybody! O/T I would like to alert all Australians that Lindsay Duncan will be on tomorrow night in "Perfect Strangers" with Michael Gambon as well, (ABC @ 8.30 Part 2...) I"m sorry that I missed the first part..., but this one is a 3 part series.So tomorrow and the next Sunday night will get to see LD!!! She is so good to watch on TV. Thank you GML (UK), for your kind words to all of us out here, and a big wave back to you! It is so much Better when we say nice things to one another,Hey? It's what AR would want. I LOVE Alan Rickman. You don't know how happy I am to see a web page on him! I started to like him a lot when I saw him in Harry Potter and that was when I didn't know who he was. I think he's sexy!! That nose just really turns me on!!! Ha! Ha! Thank You so much for your webpage - its fantastic!! You really made it very interesting and readable (unlike some webpages). Its neat how the screen does all that different stuff when you are changing it to go somewhere else. I can't wait to see Alan Rickman in his other movies coming up!! ......I love him......obsession. CME - saw that movie in the theater ten years ago and just recently bought the tape. Sinclair is one of my favorite AR roles (is he not gorgeous in that movie?). Never could figure out the attraction to Natalie either...especially since he's in such a hurry to get back to the book... GML, I put liquid soap in the dishwasher one time and it foamed forever! Sue, I agree with you on the conservatory scene, lounging barefoot and pouting, yowza! Oops, let me correct some of my entry below. Tickets to PL will be available at the Richard Rodgers box office after 25 March 2002, not 25 March 2001. Trisha, as far as I know only one person here expressed a hope that AR wouldn't do Saturday Night Live. I'd like to see that, too, although I'm not really familiar with the current cast members. Let's see how Ian McKellan's show is tomorrow night, then maybe I'll have a better opinion of whether they are worthy of AR. I think he has a pretty good sense of humor... seems as though I read here that he likes the improv show Whose Line Is It Anyway? There was a post on a Yahoo group - someone in NY received a flier in the mail regarding ticket sales for PL. It stated that tickets would be on sale at the Box Office after 25 March 2001. So, maybe things will start picking up at the Richard Rodgers around that time. Ah, shoot. Half my copy of CME doesn't play on my VCR. Darn... Sally- Hey, I was by the Richard Rodgers about three weeks ago. It was still dark inside, and white on the outside. The "Private Lives" marquee and Billboards weren't up yet. Then again, that was almost a month ago so maybe things have changed for the better I hope. The papers aren't printing much about the show as of yet. There was an article about it last month but that was really it so far. Do you know when he's coming to NY? Maybe we can hope that if the play is a success in New York that it will be filmed by someone in America? PBS and some of the cable networks used to do that on occasion. Does everyone really think it would be horrible if he did "Saturday Night Live?" I would love to see him parody himself in DH, RH:POT and Harry Potter (I just have this image of him coming out for the monolouge dressed as Snape-but Rowling probably wouldn't let him do it). I totally agree with Jenserai on that!! xx I am just writing a letter to Mr.Rickman via his agent and I was wondering if I should send it to his American agent or his English one. Because if he is in NY already the American one would be better but if he is in England still then that would be better. Any suggestions?? Write back some one as soon as poss. plz LOL x Um, Sally, true, he doesn't have to be on the set every day but Private Lives and HP were both in England then... it was relatively easy for him to do both, and still he had to cancel some PL evenings for the purpose... On the other hand there is a rather deep puddle between Broadway and London and a fat time zone difference too, and he has to be on stage every night... ah, well, maybe they'll shoot all his scenes here before he goes over? By the way and unrelated, A Day in the Death of Joe Egg with Eddie Izzard and Victoria Hamilton was filmed and will (or has) appear(ed)on Film Four soon. If only PL had been filmed too... would be nice for people who just can't make it *waves to the Australian guys*... Has anyone in New York seen him yet? The cast must be there by now. Has anyone lurked around the Richard Rodgers Theatre yet for a sneak preview of any of them? Come on, lets have someone show a bit of gumption! And start reading the papers for Gods sake. Hungry for some real news. GML: I don't see why the filming can't begin in Sunday. He doesn't have to be there, does he? Presumably he just goes along for the parts of the film he is in( as he did for S and S, if the Emma thompson diaries are anything to go by). He managed to fit in the filming for HP while doing PL, so I suppose he can do the same again. Iwas Just wondering? I know that A.R did a voice of someone in the animated film 'Help I'm A Fish' so was the music to the film that really horrid,crap,make you wanna cringe song by Little Trees Help I'm A Fish (I'm A Little Yellow Fish). It just came into my head and I thought you would Know. And before you throw me tomatoes, please remember I hardly ever post, really... but when I do, I can't stop myself!;) Just to add a comment to the Close My Eyes discussion. Not a deep one I'm afraid: you see, I used to think that the dishwasher scene was silly and that this really would never happen in reality... until I managed to stick some handwashing powder into my washing machine by mistake last week and... believe me, these marvels of technology *can* throw up an amazing volume of bubbly stuff while you're not looking. and this is how entertainment affects our everyday lives in a positive way: instead of pulling my hair at the sight of my kitchen floor disappearing under wet white fluffy stuff, I just calmly picked up the phone and said "Mr Rickman? Nice weather we're having. Sooo, ahem, d'you remember that movie CME? Er... I don't suppose you remember how the crew finally stopped the dishwasher spewing froth after the scene?"... Yeah, right... :) And now moving on to the Guardian (tell me if you've had enough, I can take a hint...;) 12 March Hugh Jackman, star of The X-Men and Swordfish, will team up with Alan Rickman, Michael Gambon and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio in a short film about theatre queues called Standing Room Only. Miramax's Harvey Weinstein will part-fund the project, which is due to start filming in London on Sunday. Yes, yes, I know, it's no longer news but... *Sunday*? This coming Sunday? Doesn't he have some sort of engagement in New York coming up or something? ;) Did somebody say that Emma Fielding mentioned getting only one week off between the end of the West End show and the trip to New York? And on a more serious note... (my, is he popular with the Independent these days) Actors' deal over film profits ends two-year dispute The fierce dispute between British actors and producers that had threatened the future of the UK film industry was finally settled yesterday after nearly two years. The two-year agreement means that for the first time British actors will share in the profits generated by films or the sale of films to television, video and DVD. But, in a calculated move agreed by the sparring partners – the actors' union, Equity, and Pact, the Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television – the deal only kicks in when certain financial thresholds have been crossed. The deal means that British actors will not be paid as much as their American counterparts, who have benefited from film profits for years, but will ensure that Britain retains a competitive edge over the States. Actors including Alan Rickman, Timothy West and Vanessa Redgrave had been lobbying for a change to the system, which had prevented some actors, even if they were successful, from making good money. Joan Sims, for instance, died in poverty; she had only been paid flat fees for her 25 Carry On films, earning nothing further no matter how many times they were repeated on television. Ian McGarry, general secretary of Equity, said actors would be delighted. "At last their contribution to the success of films made in the UK is being acknowledged," he said. "This agreement means that, for films made in the future, substantial additional amounts of money will flow to actors if the film is successful." John McVay, the chief executive of Pact, which had rejected the initial calls for talks in June 2000, said what had now been achieved was a "modern and progressive agreement that recognises that talent will share in the success of films produced in the UK". The British producers had come under strong pressure from US studios over the proposals, which will make working in Britain less profitable. But in recent months many in the industry had come to the view that the greatest risk to British filmmaking had been the uncertainty caused by the dispute, rather than the eventual costs of any deal agreed. Although Equity had struck deals for the next Harry Potter and James Bond films, no other American studio had signed up to make a major movie in the UK this year because the dispute was unresolved. Clare Wise, the director of the British Film Commission, said the deal "means that we can get on with what we're supposed to be doing, which is building a sustainable film industry and helping filmmakers". Kim Howells, the films minister, who had warned that film would go the way of the dying coal industry unless a deal was struck, said it was good news for actors and industry alike. Well, then, congrats to Mr Rickman and to all the (very few) people whoever they are and wherever they are who have the b*lls to fight for their rights or for the rights of others rather than bow their heads and say "thank you for the pittance my lordship, you are too kind". The Independent , today Brockes Passion, Britten Theatre Royal College of Music, London Just too prim for a Passion By Roderic Dunnett 15 March 2002 With the African Mysteries back at Queen's Theatre, and Deborah Warner's St John Passion returning to London's Coliseum this week, staged Passion stories are two-a- penny. Handel's Brockes Passion, his early treatment (1716/17) of a German text also set by Keiser, Telemann and others, and later pilfered for his Chandos Anthems and English Oratorios, had its world-premiere staging this week by Denys Darlow's doughty London Handel Festival, celebrating its 25th season. Ah, nice to see the Sheriff lives on... :-D I could never believe that AR's character in CME would have been attracted to such a whiner of a wife in the first place. Nor did I understand why she was so reserved with him before the fling with the brother. The problem is that AR's range just does not extend to being crass - in spite of his best efforts he wasn't a very good jerk. He was obviously so much swifter than the other two. Thus audiences probably spent most of the movie asking themselves "what is her problem?" I also have watched that particular sequence of scenes in CME a number of times-from where the dishwasher overflows through the scene in the atrium-I love it! When he says "How was the hotel?"-there is just such a wealth of emotion and meaning in it. There's a catch in his voice-he's trying to be casual, but he's unable to keep a note of hurt and the tiniest bit of accusation in it. It makes me feel there's still a part of him hoping that somehow it was all a big mistake-she'll tell him she had to move out of it for some reason, etc. Or, at least she'll tell him where she really was. And then, the sadness and resignation in his face and she continues lying to him. But still-"I'm glad you're back". I'd also like to hear someone explain why he ever fell in love with her. The first time I watched it, I thought he was obnoxious (though by the end of the film I thought he was very vulnerable and lovable), and I thought she was some kind of "trophy wife". But they're too near in age and while she's attractive, I don't think she's that much of a knockout. If it was merely sexual firewords, I can't see why Sinclair would be compelled to marry her-he obviously needs mental stimulation too! I love you Alan I´d like to be with u all the time. I love your voice, and i´d like you to talk to me about Elina in Cyprus, every sincere question here deserves an answer so here's yours. Many famous actors are married, but sometimes that doesn't mean much, as they get married and divorced and married and divorced a lot. In Alan Rickman's case, he has been with the same woman, his soulmate Rima Horton that he met in school, for almost thirty years. I sort of think this is better! They share an interest in politics. The lesson here is keep your eye on promising prospects in school, they could grow up to be excellent men. Lincoln Sue , I agree completely about CME. It would have been excellent, like anything Poliakoff, even without AR, but wasn't Sinclair a sweetie!!! As well as the scenes already mentioned in the GB I especially liked when he sits on the floor in the supermarket tying his shoelace like a little boy. Did you all enjoy that big grin when the kids sneaked up on them under the dragon thingy? Don't understand what he saw in Natalie, though, she seemed to have no redeeming features at all. Would anyone like to speak in her defence? I JUST LOVE HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!HE'S THE BEST..........DO YOU KNOW IF MR.RICKMAN IS MARRIED?PLEASE REPLY THANX ELINA CME on filmfour last night was wonderful! Got to see it at last! Absolutely shattered this morning so glad to have non contact time away from my class, and doing useful things like contributing to GB! AR was brilliant - loved all his scenes. Tactical use of the ff button once I'd taped it made it even better. And all those scenes that people had said on here that they'd enjoyed - you were all right, they were excellent. AR looks fab in all scenes, but my fave had to be in the conservatory, sitting sideways, right leg draped over the arm of the chair and barefoot. Cor! Just like to share that with you, and now I'd better go and do some real work. We're having a Harry Potter Challenge in assembly this afternoon - staff versus kids like University Challenge - my specialist subject is Prof Snape so no hardship to have re-read all those bits in Book One! Wish me luck. From Down Under - I was all set to announce the news about Hugh Jackman's wife Deb.Furness doing the 20 minute film with 'such names as' Alan Rickman as reported in The Age here this morning, then saw that by GB standards that was old info. Oh, well.I did see Juliette Stevenson in The Road to Courain , at least, 3/4 of it - our hosts' teenage son had taped over the first half hour with a Monty Python before we got to view it. She was, of course,terrific, but I do wonder why she got the job when such wonderful Aussie actors such as Wendy Hughes are around. Who I saw here last week doing a fantastic 'Sweet Bird of Youth' along with Guy Pearce. This passion for cross-nation casting is not abating, it seems. No children sent to dentention often enough to flirt with suspension? Count yourself lucky! Right,well,Liam nealson is 'bout 6'3 I think he would dwarf anyone. I remember starwars and every person in that film was tiny compared to him! It raither funny, I think. Here's a nice little review of Close My Eyes (1991) on Film Four tonight at 10.20 p.m. From The Times Seven Day Guide: Stephen Poliakoff's langorous drama centres on an incestuous affair during a long, hot summer in late-eighties London. Clive Owen and Saskia Reeves are convincing as the siblings in lust, and Alan Rickman is on customary scene-stealing form as Reeves's companionable patsy of a husband. Unfolding the drama between the soulless corporate buildings of the city and Rickman's lush country pile, Poliakoff underpins his wistful tale of uncontrolled passions with an elegaic examination of the death of the yuppie dream. Sorry about posting this here but my e-mail would not send to you. In the old faxs it listed Alan as being nude in ' busted". Can you verify this, i have been told it's not true. Also can this television movie be found at all? josette Ewen McGregor is too short to play Sirius Black. He had to stand on boxes behind Liam Neeson in that Star Wars film. Sirius Black is not a runt. Personally, I'd like to see Rufus Sewell in the role (see Carrington and The Knight's Tale). Fun Fact of the Day: he used to date Kate Winslet before she got all famous. I say Sean Pertwee for Lupin and Robert Carlyle for Sirius Black, but Ewan McGregor sure would do as the lunarly- challenged one. Robson Green, grannies favourite, for Sirius Black? Purleese! Sorry Constance - no show from AR in Durham the other night. Perhaps the restaurant was not posh enough... I was looking forward to viewing the choice morsels on his platter and sending over a bottle of vintage champagne with my compliments :) Thank You Sue! I will cancel tomorrow!! (If only....);-) LOL x SPOILERS ahead for anyone who hasn't read "HP and the Prisoner of Azkaban". From comingsoon.net: "UK Casting for The Prisoner of Azkaban Thursday, March 14, 2002 9:17 CST 'Timon' sent us this news for all UK Coming Soon! readers, auditions for parts in the third "Harry Potter" movie have begun. The news is from the Herald Sun... "Casting for the "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban": If you want additional information on casting and auditions, you can try to contact casting director Karen Lindsay Stewart: Address: Karen Lindsay-Stewart - Harry Potter Production P.O. Box 2301 - London W1A 1PT - United Kingdom. Telephone (Office): 020 7439 0544, Fax: 020 7439 0548. " Character Parts are, Remus Lupin (Hogwarts Teacher), Sirius Black (Harry's Godfather), Peter Pettigrew (Wormtail), Sibyll Trelawney (Hogwarts Teacher), Cho Chang (Ravenclaw Student), Cedric Diggory (Hufflepuff Student), Madam Rosmerta (Three Broomsticks Innkeeper), Walden Macnair (Executioneer), Marjorie Dursley (Dudley's Aunt Marge), Sir Cadogan (Hogwarts Frameguy), Stan Shunpike (Knight Bus), Ernie Prang (Knight Bus), Madam Marsh (Knight Bus) Unfortunatly for our American cousins, you have to be a UK residents. Some rumours that are spreading here include the rumour that Ewan McGregor has been approached for Lupin: "Producers have approached the actor - who made his name playing a heroin addict in 'Trainspotting' - for the role of Remus Lupin, a misunderstood wizard with werewolf tendencies." Robson Green has also been mentioned as a candidate for young Harry's godfather, Sirius Black." Kirstie - You won't have Film 4 with Sky digital. I think you always have to choose it seperately. It's not too late though you can usually get connected in 1 or 2hrs. You can always cancel tomorrow!!!Just click on the Film 4 channel on digital tv and it should show you the number to ring. Gaye,I got the The Winter Guest DVD (yes,of course,in english - the film was never showed in Germany,I guess).And there is NO extra with him.But it´s right that he appears in the film (the man on the street).....by the way.I just wanted to say,that I´m 16.So not really older than hannah....(to hannah:welcome in the club). Best regards,Vee I'm curious about something Barbara mentioned here: Because a performer has certain desires as to how his/her public receives them, views them, etc. doesn't make it a rule. Because AR is shy, reserved, chaste, however you'd like to frame it, and because he's stated he doesn't want to be viewed as a sex symbol, doesn't and shouldn't keep any individual from viewing him as they choose. It's not up to him to decide if it's okay for a fan to drool or say, "Boy he's hot! I'd like to jump his bones." He's an actor, his life (some of it) is public and we can think and feel and react any way we'd like to. And to suggest and/or point out how his dislike of it, as if he's a god or something, really is a waste of time, not to mention it's presumptive and makes him appear egotistical and narrow. Well, that's my perception. Oh my God!! Is it true CME is on tonight on Film Four?! If it is can someone tell me if you have to subscribe to Film Four or if it comes with the sky digital package. I hape it does. If someone could answer me that would be great. Thanks!! LOL xx Barbara the Wallpaperer: OK - I went to the ARRkives. But which one is it? There's so many interviews and reviews. Exactly which review do I want to read; to find out how he wishes his audience would react (and not just "want his body")?? Thanks! Galaxy Quest on Sky premier right now and again at 8. Don't forget CME tonight on Film Four. Good morning Constance, you early riser. Hawaiian shirt and thick rimmed glasses will suit me just fine, as long as he's underneath....But seriously, girls,isn't it about time AR manifested himself on TV or something so we can all talk about his work again instead of getting personal? Not, of course, merely so that we can look at him and listen to his voice....Barbara the wallpaperer, you are a great wallpaperer but those of us less talented can sometimes only express our admiration in drool. How about some wallpaper featuring a brilliant short fat ugly actor with a high pitched voice , bet you wouldn't enjoy making that half as much ! You know, I remember someone mentioning (during a chat, I think) that it's a funny thing about the technology behind the GB - it's possible for the moderator to determine the co-ordinates of anonymous posters and by comparing them to earlier signed posts to find out who they are. There really is no such thing as anonymous on the Internet. Seems to me like a good policy. OFT: Richard III--For those of you who *don't* know, Kenneth Branagh in RIII opens in Sheffield. I cannot, cannot wait. My only gripe is that the PL run didn't last long enough....alas and alack. I got my website 1/4 up and the home and news page are working it still needs alot of work..but if anyone wants to check out what i have on so far..go to...http://members.tripod.com/sirus38/index.htm...and take a look...its not much to look at now but...in the future when i get more sleep and time...i will work on it!! its really late here and i should got to sleep maybe...hmm..night Thanks, Kari from Seattle, for the information about AR's new film. Should be something to look forward to, a comedy no less. Does anyone (apart from Stezi) have the DVD of The Winter Guest? I gather from Stezi's new pictures that there are some extras of Alan on the DVD, but I don't want to order it from either the UK or the US, unless I know for sure. It's not available here in Australia. In addition, Mr. Rickman hates it. Go to Claire's ARRkives http://www.btinternet.com/~sc.i/arkkives.htm (I've linked to to my name) and check out Mr. Rickman's opinions for yourself. He's quite forward on how he wants to be perceived by the audience. And the "Oh, God, I want his body" is not what he had in mind..... Thank you Kari/ Seattle for the "heads up" on AR's new project: Standing room only I love Hugh Jackman and Michael Gambon ( Maigrais!)and with AR.......how can you go wrong? He must like Mary Elizabeth Mastroantonio very much for I believe this is their third project together.THAT or he really likes all those vowels!Ooooops! Sorry!:~0 But again I ask......... When does the man sleep? Sorry, here is the page to download In Demand: http://www.nd.edu/~tchapman/voice.html I noticed that Alan runs in quite a few films, such as Mesmer (right before he throws the boy down the stairs), Robin Hood (when RH cuts him with the sword and he chases after), AABA (when he's playing soccer) to name a few. I don't think he runs like a girl. BTW, I was on the girls' track team in high school as a sprinter. --Tammi Constance-I probably wasn't expressing myself as clearly as I would have liked. As disturbing as I found the film, I would also classify it as brilliant with superb acting, and I honestly feel compelled to watch it again today. It certainly seems to me to be a much better film and a more fully realized artistic achievement than anything else I've seen him in. As far as it being presented as a play, I am relying on a quote that was on the amazon.com review section for the movie, as follows: "I am an actor from the U.K. and had to rent a copy of this film whilst on holiday in L.A. to see it; since it's `release' in 1991 it has virtually vanished without trace! It has been performed as a play [adapted by Bharadwaj] both in the U.S. and U.K. - I saw a production last year at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival." Trisha You can view the "In Demand" video from my website (see above). Just click on "Hear the Voice" and you'll see the In Demand link. Right click on the link and choose "Save as Target" to download it to your computer. --Tammi I loved Closetland, too, which proves there is a little something in each Rickman movie for every taste. If it doesn't shock, shakeup or provoke, I don't think Rickman wants to be involved in the venture. After all torture, like sex, begins in the mind. Lauren in Torquay, please try to incorporate your love of Snape into something that helps you live your life better, which is what any actor, Alan Rickman or others, would want to see you do. My suggestion would be: why don't you try writing your own versions of Potter tales? You obviously have an interest in writing or you wouldn't have logged onto this chat. You would have such fun imagining different scenarios involving your favorite characters and plotting their actions. I'll bet you'd even want to make up your own different characters after a while. Fantasy is great fun, and even MORE fun when you make it up yourself and write it down. Closet Land: Well Trisha; your comments were interesting to me because I spent a whole year fearing this movie but finally got to watch it and I love it! For me, what stuck out far more than the psychological/phisical( sparse) torture was the bravery of the woman. Her steely resolve, the way she disarmed her adversary with her spirit was an inspiration to me. But as in all Art; it is all subjective and I do not know why but something in that film touched me in a special way.....For you it was different and I respect your opinion.But forgive me, where did you hear that it was a play? I believe that it was just in film.As a play, yes.... the actors would be in threads after a week, I'm sure! Well, I received my copy of Closet Land in the mail yesterday. Intense is the first word that comes to mind, though it seems pathetically inadequate. I had to turn it off a couple of times to help my son in the other room, and I found myself grateful for the chance to get a few moments away to recollect myself. It is truly a gut-wrenching, horrifying film, not in showing explicit gore but in its unblinking examination of dehumanizing physical and psychological torture. I can't imagine how the actors who played it on stage managed to do it night after night-I even wondered if Madeleine Stowe could stand to be in the same room as Alan after making that film. Is that a fair enough warning for you? On a much lighter note-3 reasons why Alan Rickman was destined to play Snape: 1) Watch how he stands and pulls his cloak around him after the outdoor "healing" ceremony in Mesmer-remind you of how a certain postion's master stands in front of the class? 2) The prison escape scene from Michael Collins-he's certainly ready to film the "boggart" scene from the third Harry Potter book 3) What's probably his most famous line from RH:POT-"Cancel Christmas". From "The Chamber of Secrets": "Snape looked as though Christmas has just been cancelled." Trisha Claire and Laurel, thank you both for the links to the "In Demand " video. I went to both sites, and I can only hear the sound. The video is just a bunch of vertical lines on the screen. Do I need a newer version of the real player? I am not very familiar with the video aspects of computers. Thanks again. Juliana. I love Snape so much that i have tried to apply for Hogwart's and i have tried to run through the wall at a nearby station between platform 9 and 10. I love him so much ask him to email me and i'll treasure it forever. I have watched Harry Potter 10 times at the cinema and have spent over £100 pound on Snape posters and souvenirs and action figures. Sue, Many thanks for that information on film 4. I don't have cable, but maybe I can rent the video. Hannah, Please can we have a detailed account of your interview and subsequent "chasing" however undignified. Couldn't finish my post about JK yesterday because of hungry child so here goes, this is important if you haven't seen it yet: This film contains lots of close-ups of AR and is worth watching just for them especially nice crinkly one near end. All through he just looks so in need of the care of a good woman. Fast forward the bits about the baddies but the AR parts of JK are a very special treat. Hallo you all I'm more or less new on this site and it's great.Also I don't like this obsessional way of fandom I understand that you're mesmerized(!). By the way I've got the ''In Demand''CD including the video.It's on my PC and I'm on WinMX. So you can download it as a quicktime file.It will took some time but you can resume it. Instead of relying on the Realtime streaming version of the Texas video there is a downloadable version to store on your PC available via CPP. Just scroll down to the Sound Page. Juliana- did you try this one: http://www.tol.fr.st/ I didn't have the most recent version of RealPlayer and kept getting messages to pay $10 to upgrade it, but I found a free upgrade at the "When Love Speaks" site. Anyway, this is where and how I got my copy of "In Demand" and it works very nicely. Hope this helps. Does anyone have a good link to the entire "In Demand" video? I had a link, but it no longer works. I need it in real time or medias window. thank you in advance . I appreciate your assistance. Time for me to go to bed, so I will check back in the morning. Thank you. Juliana. Hannah...lucky? my greatest hope would be to be respected by as many people as i can, especially those i trust and admire, and i am positive that her actions did not make him gain respect or admiration for her. To me, it is far more important to be thought highly by someone you love, than embrace them (unwillingly, i might add). It is not easy for me to respect people, you must do something above average, yet Alan Rickman has in every way earned it. I absolutely love the site! It's fab. I'm begging my parents to send me to NYC this summer to see Private Lives. Right now they say no. Does anyone know if the play will venture out of NYC? If so, please e-mail me. Here's a link to a site detailing tons of movie mistakes. Kind of fun to browse through when you're bored. To make this AR-related, here's one I saw in Judas Kiss: From today's Variety: Hugh Jackman, Alan Rickman, Michael Gambon and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio will star in the short film "Standing Room Only." The directorial debut of Australian actress Deborra-Lee Furness ("The Real Macaw"), pic is financed by Harvey Weinstein and Ron Perlman. "Standing" takes a humorous look at waiting in line at a London theater. Trudie Styler and Travis Swords will produce the film, set for a Sunday start. Exec producer is Christopher Elsey. Hi Dee! I've sent you an e-mail, so as to not clog up this GB with O/T rambles. As far as Judas Kiss is concerned, I did find it improved after several viewings, but it's one of the many AR movies that I've fast forwarded through without actually watching the whole movie. The same applies to AABA, RH,PoT, S&S, January Man, Quigley, and the list goes on! I didn't like Michael Collins at all (sorry Barbara!), and I didn't really like AR in it either, but we all have different tastes, so I'll leave it up to others to make up their own minds. Flamingkitties, I liked that list, particularly number 3 - he does seem to enjoy dying, doesn't he?! Why are people on eBay bidding up to (and presumeably beyond) 46 POUNDS for the Unauthorised biography of Alan Rickman? Its still for sale at the UK Amazon site (www.amazon.co.uk) for 5.59 pounds. This is a real money spinner for entrprenureal person in the UK! People, on some things, it pays to do your research before getting carried away at eBay... Lady Jane - you are sooo lucky!! Your post has made me pluck up enough courage to write to Mr.Rickman myself. I know he probably recieves load of fan mail, so one more can't hurt. I got lots of lovely photos of him after the second to last Sunday's performance and he looks great!! I'll see if I can put them on here?! Speak to you all soon LOL xx Thanks Lindy. My RT claimed it was on at 8:15 am, which didn't sound right somehow...hmmm, conspiricies, conspiricies. Just wanted to say how very nice AR seems to be. I wrote to him, c/o the Albery Theatre in London while he was still there w/ PL, just after the first of the year, expressing how much I enjoyed his body… ;)...of work that is. On Friday, I received a personalized b/w photo autographed to me! All this is on the heels of my booking a flight to NY & purchasing tix to see him at the April 19th performance of PL in NY. I’ve been lurking/skulking around this site for a solid week now, & I’ve read so many fun things. This is quite a nice site for him. I have seen where someone named Hannah has met him, hugged him & chased him???. Disturbing. If anyone…including Hannah has a fun story to tell about meeting Alan, & what he’s like with his fans, please share your stories. I’ve so wanted to see him on stage now for about 10 years. I enjoy his films immensely. I haven’t seen JK, TWG, D, FA/MO, or MC. They’re on my to-do list. I do have copies of DH, QDU, RH:PoT, T,M,D, CME, CL, AABA, S&S. Love & Peace, ladyjane Rapunzil-To subscribe to Film 4 you would need to be a Sky/cable/digital viewer. Then you simply ring the Film 4 number and you are usually connected within an hour or two. Costs £6.00 per month but you would already have to have sky or cable etc. I refer youto article 1c - "Doing a Rickman", written prior to last nights viewing of Rasputin..please note section 3. Here are the points you can follow to 'do a rickman' on stage or screen: 1. right eyebrow more active than feet hi all, in case there are any big HP fans ouot there with money to waste, Sotheby's are having a 'Prop Art' auction, it will include, amongst other things, props from various films like James Bond, Titanic, 101/102 dalmations: the list goes on... they have lots of goodies from HP1 AND some of the props used in HP2, (stuffed crocodiles!) Most of the items from HP are price-ranged from £50 to a whopping £15000. Definatly a good hours worth of perusing there! If anyone is in the area, pop in and see everything thats up for auction. (word in the industry is that there is even a cape from the film -could it belong to the lovely Snape???) Just saw Sir Ian MacKellen on The View and he says he will be doing Saturday Night Live! Yikes!!! Hope AR doesn't get any ideas!:~0 I agree that Judas Kiss was a BIG mistake. I wonder if what prompted him to take on that movie was perhaps the simple desire to just walk the New Orleans streets or to enjoy the cajun cuisine? Or perhaps to work with Emma? And Emma to work with Greg Wise? Well, it WAS'NT the writing, that's for sure! As to the "look" of the Man........... quite lovely really!:~) (sigh!) OT: Thanks, Gaye. Tricia- I was lucky enough to find a video store here that sounds a lot like the one you've got in your area. If it hadn't been for their excellent collection, I might never have gotten to see CME, CL, AABA...well, the list goes on. Your viewing of JK sounds a lot like mine of RH:POT- I've never actually watched the non-AR parts of that movie (nor do I care to!) On the other hand, I *did* suffer through all of JK and all I can say is that you were wise to decide to make consistent use of the ff button. Constance- "...his noble intentions always prompt me to reconsider." I like that! Happens to me, too. "Help! I'm a Fish" is a feature-length cartoon, a Danish film (I believe--Scandinavian, at any rate) which had a theatrical release in Scandinavia, then in the UK, where it has been subsequently released on VHS and DVD (region 2), and is eventually supposed to open in the US. I believe they are using profits in one country to fund distribution costs in the next. It has been reported in the press that they are anticipating (and dependent upon) profits from the CD, as well, to fund the venture. They have a very nice web site--alas, no Rickman voice recordings there when last I listened. The only way I've ever watched "Judas Kiss" is with the fast forward on whenever AR isn't on the screen, and I don't think I've missed anything. I think he and Emma have great chemistry-I do love their opening banter and also the "golf club" scene. Love his scruffy look. Oh my! finally after nearly 2 weeks I get time to watch my new Judas Kiss video so here's my humble opinion: what a silly film and how can our man be so sexy? He and ET must have just fancied playing cops for fun. More importantly, the dissolute dishevelled look is sooooo nice especially the wonky tie- must have attempted that one all on his own. Yummy shots of hands on steering wheel. Oh, no I didn't PAY $150 for the tape. It was for rent at a huge rental place here in Seattle that has just about anything that has ever been released on VHS, DVD and laser. This tape (and "Close My Eyes") are one of the ones they consider "rare" (maybe everything that's technicially out of print) and in order to rent you have to give them your credit card and they will charge you $150 that's taken off when you return it. Of course, being the very law-abiding citizen that I am, I would be above the temptation to make a copy of it while I have it-wouldn't I (hahaha)? Help how does one get film on 4? If I order now (tues) would I be able to watch CME or do I need a box of sorts? Rapunzil HIAF was a Danish cartoon film that was released in the cinemas in the UK last August. It is now widely available in the UK as a Region 2 dvd and video. Was "Help, I'm a Fish" just a special show in the U. K. ? Did it air on television for children? Can someone please provide me with details about it? Also, can it be purchased from anywhere in particular? Thank you in advance for any help. Juliana Suzanne, thank you so much for taking the time and effort to post all of the audio clips from HIAF. They are wonderful. That was very nice of you. Good morning Aussie Friends! Aren't you Brits up yet as well? Well, Barbara, I will have to go rent out Michael Collins today for sure! Thank God, Blockbuster always has it.I have read some articles about AR's commitment to portraying his character as fairly as possible, without taking the usual sides. On this very site, Suz has a video bit from an interview (is it available?)where he talks about it all. I am always so impressed by that man's integrity; even when I don't necessarely agree with his view point, his noble intentions always propt me to reconsider. Yes, there are a few Australians here and, welcome Dee Coats, from Adelaide SA, it is always great to see any Aussies post here on the GB!!! I agree with you that Juliet Stevenson is a wonderful actor and the role of the Mother, Eve, was so confronting, she did it so well!! This movie "The road from Coorain" shows how strong women can be here in Australia, and I hope will continue to be so! I have just been watching Michael Collins and it still amazes me how good this film is. AR plays a very conflicting part that must have been difficult to act... What I really like about this film is that somebody was prepared to do something different and hit so many brick walls doing so. If only the split between between Collins and Dev had not happened... if they had worked together, maybe history would have been different.... To see AR's eye's and the pain behind them was worth the price of admission alone... Are there any other opinions here? Barbara T/A. Oops, sorry Barb, I meant where is Gaye from :) Was shocked to see so many Aussies :) Hey everybody =) I found this board by accident. Glad I did coz I see some of you are fans of Juliet's...if you're in the US/Can and haven't seen the Road From Coorain yet, just wait for it, it's fantastique. I loved the book, but Juliet definitely made the movie. Anyway, I have a mailing list for Juliet if any of you are interested in joining. Yes, you can talk about Rick :) The address is http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Just_Juliet/ or to subscibe please email Just_Juliet-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Thanks a lot :) Hey, Barb from SA, whereabouts are u from? Oh my goodness, there is an Invitation for Mesmer on Ebay . The bidding is up to $731. I cannot believe the amount of money being bid for this item. That is 2 week's salary for me. I am a financially-challenged AR fan. If it is someone on this board, Good luck, I hope you get it. OMG! I have broken my vow of silence! But the price of FA/Mo is absolutely unthinkable! Am I to understand, Trisha that you paid $150 for your copy???? And the ebay price is just as unreasonable! I bought my copy through Amazon's seller program. I had to wait a couple of weeks for them to find a copy but I only paid $20 for mine. Please folks--don't pay through the nose for this stuff! I'm sorry--I just get so angry when I see anyone taken advantage of. Now back to lurking! I just cringe when I read the expensive prices being paid for the AR movies. I just purchased "Fallen Angels/ MO" for about $15 in U.S. currency, including postage. I bought it at Djangos.com. I also bought the Theatregoer magazine from the publisher for $7.65. On Ebay it was going for about $25 or so last time I checked. I wish there were a board on Ebay to tell people these less expensive prices. i have also ordered a lot of movies from Half.com. I have had good luck, except for once. They credited my account, so it all worked out just fine. At Ebay, the movie Fallen Angels is being sold at the moment for $49.99. On this tape is, of course, Murder, Obliquely. I don't have enough money to buy it for myself, but if you want to look it over or buy it go to http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1523332871#DESC ***You might want to hurry, it ends in a day or so. Hope i am finally of some help. I'm with you Tricia! Murder, Obliquely is a little masterpiece every Rickmaniac should have under the pillow! I finally found "Murder Obliquely" today (another one I had to put a $150 deposit down for, but well worth it). WOW!!! He looks fantastic, moves so wonderfully and for once, I can honestly say his "American" accent was impeccable. I have not been a big fan of Laura Dern, but I thought she was wonderful also(or maybe I was just being sympathetic at her immediately falling in love with him ;-) )Wouldn't have minded them stretching it out just a bit, but on the other hand it reminded of the really great "Afred Hitchcock Presents" television episodes where everything was done superbly in a short period of time. The phone rang in the middle of their "sofa" conversation, so I didn't hear the whole part about the "iodine", which made the final scene really confusing until I rewound and rewatched it. (Should I say "Oops?") Guess I'll have to search the board to find out what others have said in the past about it, but I would definitely add my vote to those that said it may be tough to find, but definitely worth getting if the price is at all reasonable. Trisha I just saw Sense and Sensibility last night and ten minutes this morning at 5:00 AM of when the colonel is introduced. It was a great film with amazing acting. I can't deny that i actually noticed them all, not just alan (which is unlike RHPOT). You can see his love for her at first sight when he walks in the room. Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet were also fantastic. Unlike other movies of our day, it was sophisticated, yet free of violence and sex. If nobody has seen this film yet, go out and rent it today!! Unfortunately, AR doesn't come out with many PG or PG-13 movies, so i have to suck the goodness out of the other few. **may the victims rest in peace... Liz in Newcastle: As you lunch in Durham City, keep your eyes peeled and if it so happens that you are in the same restaurant as AR.........please note what is on his plate and report back to ME pronto. There is really no point in being a cyber-stalker without going all out, now is there? Favorite bits in CME? Just about every scene with HIM in it, but I especially liked the one when he encounters those children by the river...... the smile on his face is luminous........ Also, the washing-up machine scene and the all time domestic favorite; Sinclair at the supermarket! Went looking for it to rent today but alas nothing in Cary! Must go into Apex tomorrow! Vee, Guten, uh, tag? Thanks for the 'Space View' interview bits, I hadn't read anything about it before, and as an ex Star-Trek fan (well, 749573 episodes on, one gets a little tired...;), I really enjoyed the finer humorous points of Galaxy Quest... and Suz, many thanks for the 'making of Help I'm a Fish' videogram, got to watch it finally. Dunno how you got hold of it, but if there is anymore where this bit came from, I'm a buyer! ;) Hi Daisy, My copy of the Radio Times (its the film page after the funny channels page) says CME is on at 10.20 pm on Thursday. We seem to have got (now signed up for Film Four) a Film Four +1 (hour) channel when it will be on at 11.30 (funny world). My partner is under strict instructions to tape it, there had better not be any foul ups! Let's make that "Goblin Valley." Could someone please do me a huge favour, and tell me what time CME is on Thurs. I know it has been posted somewhere here, but after half an hour or so of searching, I can't find it and I need to know so that angelic friend can tape it, since it don't say in my copy of the Radio Times. evening all, Off Topic! unfortunatly, i was the victim of an awful attack last night: some silly person with nothing better to do, hacked into my sites and messed them all up :-( so the pictures of AR and LD at PL will be unavialible until thursday at least. ill let you all know when its back to its original state. i am terribly upset by this, so please bear with me... I think that lost something in the translation, Vee. The comment was about wearing a *wool* costume in the midst of Giblin Valley. Cotton would be what he would have hoped for. The costumes in "Galaxy Quest" were wool. I´ve seen Claire´s *BUBBLES* and they are WONDERFUL!*gg* By the way,does someone know how much cost a ticket for PL? ****** In March,DIE HARD will be showed,but in german :( ****** Here is an interview from the *SPACE VIEW* about Galaxy Quest: *** SV:Mr Rickman,do you see Galaxy Quest as a *Star-Trek* Hommage and specially your part as a bow for Spock? *** AR:The Science Fiction Making of Galaxy Quest can tempt to make a comparison with the Star Trek movies.But I believe,GQ is rather a part of a new group of comedies,equiped(????? d*** dictionary) with a bigger Budget and full of effects.I would bow every time for/in front of(?) Leonard Nimoy,because I think he is the better actor of the both of us.But the kind I play Alexander Dane and he plays Spock is absolutely different.Spock is the heart on the bridge (there,where Kirk&Co always are,in german is it *bridge*..what a language ;)).Dane was rather never there.The two are the *alien-member* of the crew and that is the only thing they have in common. *** SV:What did induce you to fight through the first Science Fiction Movie in your career? *** AR:I´ve felt/seen the script of GQ more as a comedy than a Science Fiction Movie.In Great Britain,my theatre-work was more concentrating on funny comedies,before John McTierman engaged me for DIE HARD.I think,it is a good sign if someone leafs through the script.And I did it and I had to laugh louder and louder(*gggg*).It´s a clever idea,very funny,made really well (german,tz!) and that had convinced me. *** SV:Did the circumstance in the script,that the actor Alexander Dane was a former Skakespeare-actor,help you?You have also an Shakespeare *background*? (I´m sorry,the german grammar) *** AR:I have passed two *Play-Times* in the ensemble of the Royal Shakespeare Company,where I might play Hamlet.This circumstance helped me to understand how difficult it was for Alexander.He bombarded (?) his career when he took the part as Dr Lazarus.Now,he can´t never go back and play Hamlet.Therefor is he horrified and depressed again and again,when he goes back into this Make-Up of the alien. *** SV:You´ve felt this gum-mask very nasty,haven´t you? *** AR:That´s right.To wear a gum-head and a cotton-costume in Goblin Valley,where it was 10° C (cold) at morning and 40° C (hot!!!) in the afternoon,,was it really a nightmare.But I am an actor from the methodical school and I wanted to have this thing as nasty and degrading as possible.Only when I could hate it as an actor,it was possible to play my part convincingly. ******************** Ok,hope,you are able to read and understand it!The german grammar is very difficult to translate.And please forgive me my mistakes,but I´m not used to write in english ;).Best regards,Vee OFF TOPIC! is it just me, or is there no sound on the HIAF! d/load??? am soooo disapointed that i cant hear anything, any suggestions? Gaye, Thanks so much for remembering us in the States on this sad 6-month anniversary. Last night an extraordinary and deeply moving documentary about the World Trade Center tragedies was shown. Thankx bunches Gaye for remembering us in this trdgic time. I live in Connecticut and today my family and friends went to the disaster site. (((off topic sry))) Hi guys! I've bought the DVD of the Winter Guest and updated my page with DVD pics of this DVD of Alan. There were some interviews and there was a B-roll. I wish I was in Durham to see him as Prof. Snape...... Well, enjoy Alan! Arf, got Barchester C's and Rasputin from local library, i am now holding them to ransom. And doobe dooo my laptop will be here thursday for the first time i can have a corresponding alan rickman wallpaper and screensaver WOO, 6years i have waited for this! I saw CD's of When Love Speaks in HMV in Picadilly Circus by the way on Sat. So, it might be possible to buy one from the HMV website if you are looking for one. I haven't tried it, but you never know-www.hmv.co.uk. (They were priced at £14.99, by the way.) Juliana: I read the S and S book. Emma comes across as such a nice person. And she's so lucky!!....What I most appreciated about it were the understanding it gave you about what it must be like to make a film, and the reality of putting up with it all,and secondly the bits about AR , actually written by someone who knows him. For instance, on his first day in the film, they did the wedding scene where hw has to lead them out of the church."You try it," he said darkly,"I haven't played a scene yet and I'm already married and being followed by you lot". He's suspicious about what everyone's getting up to behind his back... Another bit: Had lunch with Alan in his trailer and talked about theatre.He's as much put off by two years in Liaisons as I was by 15 months in Me and My Girl. I like evenings too much. I'm not sure all that repetition is good for you. Another bit: (In scene with Kate Winslett): I'm still lurking, and it takes an hour to read through all these postings, but this GB has some exceptionally intelligent people writing on it so one has to come and check in. Thanks for the kind words on my artwork. Juliana, I just got the S & S Diaries from half.com, and I loved it. As a chinese american, I sympathised with the director Ang Lee's constant search for chinese goodies in England. He lives in Westchester and we shop at the same chinese supermarket, I believe. I agree that it is a wonderful backstage view of film making, and the degree of tedium and insecurity involved makes one glad to have gotten over the acting bug in high school. Emma Thompson comes across as multi-talented and very lovable, and Alan Rickman as a man that would be delicious to have as a friend. Clever of her to write a second script were she gets to kiss Hugh Grant, dance with Alan Rickman, and run away afterward with the "Adonis on horseback." Well, I'd better go buy some tickets for me and the hubster to Private Lives. We've never seen any Noel Coward play so this will be interesting. For people on a budget and visiting NYC I cannot recommend the LET'S GO travel books enough. I lived in NYC for 10 years and never got in any trouble even in the wee, wee hours. Avoid deserted streets and looking like a tourist, like you would in any city. "The Return of the Native," you say...Must check that out. Best Regards! Constance - I'm going to a very nice restaurant in Durham City tomorrow evening - I'll let you know if I see Mr Rickman at the next table! (I doubt it somehow but you never know...) Since several of us contacted David Letterman, etc. requesting an invitation be offered to AR for interviews, I wrote to the morning talk shows (Today Show, Good Morning America and The CBS Morning Show) with the same suggestion. Let's hope it pays off. Yes! The Daily Mail pic! Someone! PLEASE!!!!!!! Thank You to Gaye for thinking of us and our.....anniversary. Last night CBS had the most amazing documentary called 9/11! But: Sorry OFF TOPIC! Thanks to Claire's pics on her page today, I am just going to have to drag myself to the video store and rent out Close my eyes!!! Poor Me! Do we have any more british spies out there? Do we know what AR is doing this week? Has he wrapped up the Potter film yet? Basking in the french sun, I hope (need to pack! Quick!)! All these months of stalking since PL has left me compulsively.....curious? Come back Jules and please please post the Daily Mail pic because I missed it and might start to cry. And I know he's not in it but could be fun making odious comparisons -Valmont starring Colin Firth has been mentioned on the GB recently and will be on BBC 2 next Saturday night. and claire - wonderful way to start the week - these in demand bubbles do all fall under "clean"? ahahahaha:-) suz - wonderful, thanks a lot. who would have thought animated films could be so animating? *err, sorry* Thank you for the info about DH 3. Off Topic (but hopefully I'll be forgiven). It's the 11th of March here today, and my thoughts go out to the American contributors to the GB on the six-month anniversary of the tragedy in NYC. Gaye - the clip from DH3 shows him falling off the building and lasts about 3 seconds. Yeah! All my favourite fishy lines are there, thanks Suz! I'll have to wait till tonight to play the videogram, sob!;) Was AR present at the Screen Actors Guild awards that were held yesterday (well, today for me!). A repeat show is on this evening and should I look out for him? Anybody? Thanks, Suzanne! These are great! The fish files finally finished...... uploading. :-) If you have a favorite line from Help, I'm a Fish! not listed below, let me know. Videogram (just download and double click file "HIAF-bts.exe" (apologies, again, to Mac users!)): Laurel, thanks for the Sense and Sensibility information. I am looking forward to it. Erin, Jeremy Irons is the villian in the 3rd Die Hard and he is AR's brother. There is a very short clip of Hans in the movie. Gaye- First of all, you are not allowed to not like CL. :) Please let me know what you think of it, once you finally get to watch. Second, I do not believe there is a flashback of Hans in the second Die Hard, but evidently there is one in the third, mainly because someone in that movie is supposed to be related to him.. Juliana- I got the S&S Diaries about a month ago and I love it. I thought she did a great job of describing what it was like to make this movie, and I got a huge kick out of her sense of humor. My only complaint is, why couldn't she have written one of these for TWG? Gaye- What? I care! It's probably in the original DH though, right? Well as I am here reading all the messages I am watching QDU. It's on the tv tonight, It was on earlier and when I turned the tv on it showed the ending I won't say what it was incase some of you haven't seen it. I am always sad about that part. Now its on again, it came on the same channel right after the earlier showing. so it's double AR tonight. :-) ... it's on TBS so turn your tv's on now and enjoy... Hooray for me. I just ordered a copy of Emma Thompson's diary/book on Sense and Sensibility. I found it used on Amazon.com There is supposed to a few good pictures of the Colonel in there. I hope she has a few good stories about him in there as well. There should be a television station that plays AR 24 hours a day in my humble, but correct opinion. Does anyone have the Emma T. book? If so, what do you think? So no-one knows or cares if there's a Hans Gruber flashback in Die Hard with a Vengeance? Claire has new pics from CME up at her sight, and the aforementioned bubbles. I've never seen these bubbles before - they are too funny! Thanks Claire, I needed a laugh today. :) greetings! 1st-time poster, and a recent convert, still in a Rickman-daze. Still feeling idiotic for not noticing AR before seeing HP; I mean, I've seen him before, in MC (which I love because I'm also a big Liam Neeson fan), Blow Dry, and of course RH:PoT. I've been reading the guestbook archieve for few days, trying desparately to catch up with what I've missed out on so far. Just amazed at the sheer amount of info w/i the GB, not that I'm complaining, of course. Beyond my ranting, few (hopefully) helpful hints: 1. Closet Land, which I loved, irregardless of the subject manner, can be found for sale on buy.com for around $8. 2. AR's recording of The Return of the Native, which i've been playing for the past few days, while amazingly good, isn't a very good quality recording. The quality in reference to the annoying background drone, most likely bec it's on a tape, instead of CD, i'm guessing. BUT, it's worth the buy anyways. 3. few days back, someone desparately wanted to locate a soundtrack for TMD (add my name to the list as well). But then it struck me that the movie was made for BBC, to be a TV movie, not a wide-release Hollywood-type sort. Most likely there was no soundtrack released for it. Anyone that could prove me wrong, please do so. The only consolation for that is a recording of Bach's Sonata no.3 for Cello (the opening music) available in classical recordings of Bach, and also on CD: Movie Adagio,listed as "an excerpt from TMD" or something like that. Hope i wasn't too wordy; thanks for the continuous coversation re:AR. Do you want to hear fifteen hours and fourty five minutes of Alan's voice? thought so. The audio cassete of The Return of The Native has alan as the reader. He got great reviews for his reading and apparently the book is very interesting. It is $31.46 (or 38.99 pounds) at amazon.com. Considering that it came out in 1996, you all probably have it, but it's worth a reminder. testing... I've just been at http://www.whenlovespeaks.com to hear Alan recite a Shakespeare sonnet (nr. 130 - My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun). This is from an album, with many more artists like Joseph and Ralph Fiennes! Go and enjoy Alan there. It's more than nice to hear him speak! Anyway, I've just bought tix for both performances of PL on May 25-- anyone else going to be there? Sally, You're not going to believe this. I did receive your note at the addy below, but after reading it I accidentally deleted it. There's more I'd like to know about DW, so please let me know what your e-mail is. Thanks and I apologize for my ineptitude. Hey! Thx Constance ;) Sunny: Es ist richtig ärgerlich,dass ARs wunderbare Stimme bei der Synchronisierung verloren geht.Und das deutsche Fernsehen zeigt wirklich anscheinend keine Filme mit ihm.Außer früher vielleicht.Einmal lief Judas Kiss bei SAT.1,aber das ist auch alles. Harry Potter gibt es jetzt auch in Plattdeutsch *lol* furchtbar... I wanted to ask you again,if anyone could tell or help me to publish my AR interviews/pictures from some german magazines.I mean,I´d like to publish them,but I don´t know where (maybe here?????) thx the young Vee ;) Sorry if this has been bought up before, but just how the HECK does the man do that thing with his hands? He manages tohod it at about a 135 angle, double his fingers over so they're parralell with his palm, wriggle them and somehow rotate his wrist-all at the same time. It's physically impossible! Must be a robot. Barbara, I was lucky enough to get a tape with AR's scenes from CME, and really enjoyed his performance. He looks great. I, too, particularly liked that scene along the river. It's very unlike my idea of English countryside, but I understand it was filmed during a very dry summer. I was reading a review of the film on Claire's site, and couldn't help smiling when it referred to Sinclair's wife, Natalie's, bad shoes. Those shoes bothered me all the way through the movie! Next movie to watch will be Closet Land, which I put off ordering, as I wasn't sure about it, but after Connie's endorsement I'm looking forward to seeing it. However, Connie, you didn't like Blow Dry, which I loved, so maybe I'll HATE CL! lol I have always liked CME! I really like the scene when her Brother arrives early on a Saturday morning and finds Sinclair instead! AR takes him to the boat and makes him go on it! What follows is a wonderous scene full of sunlight, which to me here in Qld, is a chrysalid scene,when AR moves in for the kill!!! "Relax" Sinclair says, to the brother. AR says a really interesting remake " Other people's children are wonderful arn't they"? - hand back at the end of the day? Just to see the brother squirm, is great! " Do you think he is going to kill me?" I wish he would. This is one of AR's all time greats. I hope everybody enjoys this one! Closet Land spoilers Juliana- I've always had a hard time with the notion that the interrogator could be the same man who molested her when she was little. As you said, I think he's just zeroing in on a known weakness, and when she says, "It's you, isn't it?" it seems to me like she's consciously using his role-playing as an opportunity to finally confront the issue. (Don't know if that makes sense...) Juliana - I agree that he wasn't her mother's friend. But I have sooo muny questions about that movie, and I know that I'll probably never understand it. Probably my biggest question is about the very end. The halway was the same one she'd imagined earlier in the movie. So, are we inside her head at this point? And if so, when does that happen? Is any of the movie real? While out shopping today I came across 2 Dark Harbor videotapes, apparently new/not previously viewed, for $5.94 each. So I was just checking online to see what the going price for this one is at a couple of places. I swear that when I typed in Dark Harbor at one site (I'm pretty sure it was Blockbuster), it came up listed as Dark Harbor (Lady of Deceit) 1998, Alan Rickman. I thought "well that's weird, I've never seen 'Lady of Deceit' attached to it before". So I checked around a bit more, but when I tried to find the (LoD) listing again, it was not there -- it was just "Dark Harbor". I swear that I saw it and I've not been drinking. Very weird. WARNING--SPOILERS FOR ''CLOSET LAND'' I have seen this movie several times. I am surprised by the movie reviews/discussions of this film in which people write that AR is the same person who abused her as a child. In my opinion, they are too close in age to have had that relationship. I think that he very soon in the beginning realizes her problem and wants her to admit it. He even asks, "Why didn't you leave when you could?" In the end when she says, "It's you, isn't it?" She is speaking to him in that way because he "took her to "Closet Land"' to have her admit her problems. He asks ,"Where is Closet Land?" When she is describing the events she says "When he came ...." Surely she knows AR is not the same man. He is just representative of the man who did the terrible things to her. Also, we find out that he used to be a Professor before being recruited by the Government to be an Interrogator. He is the Interragator, but also symbolic of the man who was her Mother's friend. Maybe I am wrong and do not understand the movie, but that is my perception of the events. What do the rest of you think? I am interested to know. Thanks, Juliana HELP !! I just read in this GB that in the UK they have CME on TV next Thursday... is anybody out there with a big heart who´d like to help a poor German soul and tape this film for me (or make a copy on VHS PAL)... they never seem to show AR-film on German TV... only God knows why... and even if they did, it would be translated into German (grrr, terrible!!!)... if anybody (maybe someone who already got this film) has the time an everything to tape this film for me, would you please contact me via e-mail? I´ve never seen this film and I´d love to get a copy. OH, PLEASE!! Jules - post your pic or send it to Claire. And, there are others here who do enjoy your comments and insights. Elizabeth - Thankyou for that line.It has driven me to distraction trying to figure out what he was saying.No more rewinding, HURRAH!!!! Guess what I got in the mail? I emailed "Theatregoer" magazine and backordered the November 2001 issue with AR on the cover. The cover picture is one of the best I have ever seen. There is another picture of AR on stage at an acting class. The feature is about Noel Coward and the PL play. It does not focus on AR. The cover is worth every penny as far as I am concerned. This only cost about $7.50 in American money. On Ebay, this item has sold for about $20 or more dollars. I am framing this picture because it is so fantastic. Hallo my name is rike and I´m from germany. and I Love the Page from alan Rickman. I´m a very big Fan! Please send me more informations about alan rickman. By Rike Dear Vee, Welcome young one! Look in Claire's page (see links here)for ARkives; there under Mesmer you will find two articles about the film. The one you seek is the latter.It will not give you a definate "why" about the incident but there is some conjecture. Personally, I think I know why and once again, makes the Man even more endearing and worthy of respect.Enjoy and good luck throwing newspapers for such a worthy cause! OFF TOPIC:(but I know you will smile anyway)I was visiting Fausta's site, The March Rickmanista today and found a wonderful poem Athene sent in. I am a pathetic typist so I will not even dare to retype it here but I urge you all, ESPECIALLY us Domestic Goddesses to seek it out. It describes my whole Rickman experiance precisely! Sue .. will fix a BUBBLE pic to the next page change this weekend. Jules or anyone with the Daily Mail and a scanner, send the CME picture or failing that, email a description I may well have it already and can post. I think it's rather too late for me to find a particular Saturday paper now. Hey! Can anyone tell me something about the process to Mesmer? And he refused to lick (?) the eyes of this girl...Maria Theresia or so.I´ve read it in the biography. Does anyone know more about the...mmh..*story*? And another question:How secure/sure is it,that PL will come back to London/West End this year?I´m not 18 and my parents won´t let me go to London if it´s not sure that PL will come back.And I must save my money (my 26 € pocketmoney and my 50 € for doing a paper round *hehe*...it´s too less,is it?)...so it were REALLY nice if anyone could tell me if it´s true or not (someone wrote,AR had said something once...but I´m not sure). Hope you can understand the sense of my sentences ;) thx Vee Well hello. I did leave yesterday in a fit of pique and I think I shall stay away, but it occurs to me that I'm a much nicer person than anyone here gives me credit for. You see, in today's Daily Mail TV supplement, there's a rather yummy pic of AR at the bottom of the Thursday satellite TV page - coz CME's on. It occurs to me that someone might like to post it somewhere, or e-mail it to Claire to do so. But then - it's only a picture. It's not his 'work'. So perhaps you'll delete me again and no-one will be able to see this pic, which is a rather wonderful one if you want to see the colour of his eyes. Autumn Haze, was it? Hi everyone - if you want to share poetry about AR, or on any other subject - you can also post it at my site, Solo Flights. Solo Flights is designed to share your poetry, stories and artwork (mostly, but not limited to AR). Here is the url, and I'll also link it from my name. http://books.dreambook.com/soloflights/poetry.html Michaele- I saw that "Backstory" show a few weeks ago and the opinions of that idiot casting woman really amazed me, too. I can only guess that she was suffering from some kind of chemical imbalance- let's hope her colleagues joined together to ridicule her when AR (and Die Hard) went on to become a raging success. Kirstie- I just finished watching "Blow Dry", too, but for the second time. I didn't enjoy it at all the first time around, but I found that it tends to grow on one... And regarding CME, my favorite parts are when he throws whatever that is into the Thames and says, "Probably full of corpses." I love the look on his face. Jane, I would like to see him fight the dishwasher with a spoon--[it 's dull, it will hurt more... lol] Anyway, he is in the kitchen and his wife is gone. The dishwasher is flooding and he can not control it. He sits on the countertop[yummy] and tries to call her. It is just so nice to see him being "domestic" and doing everyday chores we all do. I love everything about him. Thanks Madga. I was almost as intrigued with Shalhoub's performance in "Galaxy Quest" as Rickman's. Such a masterful rendition of a "yeah, right, whatever" low key guy. Usually too hard for intense, driven actor types to pull off well. Sally, If you're still having trouble contacting me, remember to take the 'foo' off the end of the addy. So my correct address is: mking@eclipse.net Some GQ-related news: "LOS ANGELES (The Hollywood Reporter) --- USA Network has picked up the two-hour comedy/mystery pilot "Monk," starring Tony Shalhoub, as a series. USA has given the show -- centered on a brilliant, obsessive-compulsive detective (Shalhoub) -- an 11-episode order, which will bring the total produced hours of the series to 13. The pilot was written by Andy Breckman ("Rat Race"), executive produced by Breckman and David Hoberman ("Bandits") and helmed by "Galaxy Quest" director Dean Parisot. "We fell in love with the character -- the whimsy and the brilliance of this unusual detective," USA Network senior vp original series Jackie Lyons said." "Just FYI", as Fred Kwan (Tony Shalhoub) would say. show time 2.3o mins including one 15/20 min intermission after first hour Sue (Lincoln), regarding CME: I like the way he looks when his wife comes back from her "trip"... he knows she's lying but he doesn't call her on it. Not that I like to think of him being hurt, but... that forlorn, wounded puppy look... aawww. Looking pretty handsome in this one overall, except for that sun visor thingy -- a bit too undignified for him. In that scene I mentioned, I can't quite figure out what he says just before "I'm glad you're back". After she says, "The Royal George... and it is a good idea to avoid it". Sort of a drawn-out "mm ye-es, good"? Anyone have another translation? I forgot I had one more question to ask about seeing PL. I have never been to a Broadway play so I don't know about these things. Do they have an intermission and how long does it usually last. TV Alert: Today on AMC at 5:15 EST the show Back Story-Die Hard will be aired. It was on last weekend around midnight so I had my husband tape it. I haven't had time to watch it, but he has. He thought we would find it interesting that a female casting agent(director?)though AR was ruining the movie and wanted him kicked off, but she got overruled. I can't imagine how she thought he was ruining the movie! "However good you are as an actor, you're never as good as the play. Actors are poor souls. We can only throw ourselves against the wall. Hope to stick a bit." i don't know when he said it but he did. Sally, Try this e-mail addy instead. That's very true Magda!! Hey - Kirstie, If you are looking at girlie type running.Look no further than Bruce Willis in Die Hard. I've just finished watching Blow Dry!! It's really good, although at first I though that it wouldn't be. But then A.R came on and I loved every second of it!! By the way - Attention to all Brits I don't know if it's the same in the U.S, but on Sky Premier at 8pm is 'Galaxy Quest' I can reccomend it even though he runs a bit like a girl!! *ducks to avoid the throwing of rotten veg* LOL Kirstie xx Juliana, how does he fight the dishwasher? With a spoon? Attention UK Rickmaniacs, tune in to Film Four at 8pm on Wed. April 3rd for TMD !! I already have the DVD, but on video I'll be able to watch it in bed (slurp)... Quote from Film Four listings : "Sexy, abrasive Rickman provides a large helping of the film's abundant, quirky humour." Oh, and I must apologize for a previous misquote: the evil fish never says "You brainlesss sssawtoothed sssucker!", but "You brainlesss sssawtoothed ssseaweed sssucker!", which when you come to think of it, is a lot more polite ;). In fact, many of his lines in Help I'm A Fish contain alliterations, great translation job. C'mon Suzan! You can do it! ;) Sue, Some of my favorite moments of AR in CME are: 1. AR fighting the dishwashing machine in the kitchen. 2. AR grocery shopping. 3. AR eating- lots of this. Enjoy....glad you are getting to see this. Er, I think I'm to blame for maybe not starting but reporting the Sherlock Holmes rumour: I just read about it in a (serious) film magazine yeaaaaaars ago (well, it feels like it), but they presented it as a rumour only themselves. The fun caricature of Alan as Sherlock Holmes was very real, though, and I posted it at the time, it's still on Claire's site I think, under 'cartoons'. Maybe the artist couldn't resist it :) Worth a look, even it it will never happen. I'll try a link for those who haven't seen it (and other cartoons), hope it's OK: *sticks tongue out and concentrates: I agree it would be difficult to outdo Jeremy Brett, by the way, it would have to be a completely different take on the stories so there would be no comparisons. As for the Versailles thing, I got the feeling at the time that it was very much his baby, and he is supposed to direct it, so hopefully he has control over the timing of it all and can concentrate on it when Private Lives is over (and his hair has grown back on that spot where he gets hit on the head 7 times a week ;). Sally, London - if no-one has yet offered privately, I'd be glad to do you a copy of CME on Thursday. Am doing one for myself, as I've been wanting this film for ages, but we have the technology at school to make others! Do you want to send me your address via email and then we can sort out details? I have sky digital but have subscribed to filmfour just for the month to get this film! Anyone who's seen CME, can you share your favourite bits so we know what to look out for in anticipation! And the thought of AR being "heroical, twice nightly" (AABA) will keep me smiling secretly all weekend. Maybe it's just how my mnd works! Good job I have that thought to cling to, as am involved in big reunion singing weekend at old college and they'll be no time to indulge in AR videos - sigh! Great News for the NYC Bound !! !! The City of NY has a promotion called "Paint The Town Red, White and Blue". I was just on their site and the package deals for hotel(nice ones), B'way show, 1 meal, etc are AMAZING! The Winter packs are expired( March 31) but they are offering more Summer packs starting June 1st.I had wanted to go see PL in May but this might just change my mind. There are also packs w/airfare. Now, the million dollar question is: Will PL be amoung the participating B'way shows? Would be nice but either way, lot's of $$$$ We can save! Here is the web site: www.nycvisit.com. Go to the "Paint the Town .."section/Summer deals. Hope this helps! P.S. I'm having some problems uploading the Help, I'm a Fish! files. Will try again tomorrow. Private Lives last London performance. Great photo, thanks, Sue! Annette: The whole Sherlock Holmes speculation started when a carricature was posted on Raffaella's page, I believe. Or was it Stezi's? Anyway, it depicted AR as Sherlock, Gabriel Byrn as Watson and Catherine Zeta Jones as ---? I do not know the origin of this picture but I see now from what AR himself said at the stage door, that it was perhaps just an artist's flight of fancy. I am glad..... Even AR could not top Jeremy Brett as Sherlock! God rest his soul........ Melissa: Need your email address again. Sent you two, but both bounced back. Hi all! First time post, hope it goes well. Just checked the HP web site about the DVD to be released in may. It features some of the never before scenes, one of which is AR in potions class. Go to the web site and click to see the DVD info it should lead you into it. Also, I will be in NYC May 17-19 to see AR in PL. Anyone else there at that time? would love to hook up and wait together at the door! Have really enjoyed reading the GB for about a month now, it is great to find intelligent like minds! Georgiana, yes, I thought the same thing too, Sherlock Holmes with Dracula seems rather campy. I'm sorry, but, even with Jude law, "Sherlock Holmes Meets Dracula" rather bogles the mind. Before I return my tremendously overdue copy of "Sense and Sensibility - Screenplay and Diaries" to the library, I'll share a few of Emma Thompson's words about AR with you, for those who haven't read it. "Alan was very moving. He's played Machiavellian types so effectively that it's a thrill to see him expose the extraordinary sweetness in his nature. Sad, vulnerable but weighty presence." And in another spot: "Wonderful to have Alan, in whom one can so trust." Sigh. Yes, Susan (of Yorkshire), I shall be happy to oblige. I'm in Dallas the opening weekend (April 19) but shall likely be able to catch the Sunday matinee 'on the way home' on the 21st. If not, I have tickets during the week of June 10. I'm not sure the size of the stage differs greatly between the two theaters (can't quite remember what I've seen before at the Richard Rodgers); we know for certain the size of the audience seating does, the RR being about have again the capacity of the Albery. Constance, yes, I do remember reading rumors about AR doing the projects you mentioned plus starring in a Sherlock Holmes movie. I also remember someone somewhere asking AR at the stage door about the Sherlock Holmes thing, and he had never heard of it. I found the following comment from Cindy Adams on Page Six in today's column: Jude Law to play Sherlock Holmes in the film "The Vengeance of Dracula," wherein Sherlock is onto why Dracula's taking a bite out of London. No stranger to the genre, Jude had a walk-on in "The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes" a dozen years ago. So, unless another Sherlock Holmes movie is being considered, this may be the answer to the S.H. question. As far as the others, I haven't run across anything about them. Hi Melissa! Thanks for responding to my entry. I was wondering if anyone would. I do plan to try to meet AR at the stage door. I'm taking my copy of the screenplay Truly, Madly, Deeply for him to sign, and possibly my script from "Les Liasons.." I've worked in theatre myself for 9 years and I've so longed to see him live on stage. As to whether I'm up to it, I'm sure my heart will be pounding and my knees quite weak, but I'll try to tough it out. I feel like a star-struck kid but I'm a 38 year old wife and mum, so hardly the 'star struck' type. I'll be sure to report back my reviews of the show to this GB...though I'm sure they'll be slighly biased. ;) Thanks for taking the time to respond Melissa! Love and Peace, Jane What's a bubble? Whatever it is, if it's anywhere near as clever and funny as those "not necessarily the sequel" thingies on Fausta's site, I'd love a repeat viewing of it. I'm curious about the UK-US PL scenery subject, too. I gather the Richard Rodgers theater is a whole lot bigger than the Albery- being a theater novice, I have no idea whether that translates to having to rethink things like sets? HI ALL, Claire - since there's no PL as the moment is there any chance of another bubble.? I though they were really funny and a hilarious thing to have thought of. If you haven't time - how about repeating the previous ones for the benefit of all the new members? Georgiana - I think that's who I mean - the kind person who posted all the reviews - if you are going to see PL in America would you do us a comparison between the UK and USA versions. I am longing to know a) if they use the exact same set - can't see why not it was so good and apt b) are there any differences due to playing to predominately American audiences. Thanks in anticipation, Susan Thanks, guys. It only took me seeing it ten times to even realize she was wearing a coat! Not very observant! Thanks. Yes, AABA is quite fine but PLEASE don't cuddle up with the kiddies to watch it! You will no doubt have to start on the "little talk" and since I don't remember any birds or bees in the plot, it might get rather dicey. In my video store they have it in the "comedy" section! Maybe it's me... but I did not laugh a whole lot while watching that film. I was wondering: before AR started on PL there was a whole lot of talk of his directing a film in Versailles, doing a film on a Dostoyevsky short story.... The Gambler, I think and also some Spice Girl type flick with "S Club 7". Does any one know if these projects are still waiting for him? On the back burner? The whole notion of him returning to London to do more (8 shows/week!) of PL is daunting, Admirable really.... He must really love the theatre more than..... Life? Just wondering. Obviously, the diet pepsi hasn't taken effect yet. That should be AABA not CME. Sorry (blushing strawberry-red). CME Spoiler *************** I think the coat Stella wears at the "football" match is PL's old Navy-issue coat. He is, well, in love with her. Stella is afraid of Uncle's reaction to the relationship. My question would be, does Uncle recognize PL in the following scene? His description of how Stella was found, considering Victorian ideas of taboo subjects such as death (and wicked "skirt-chasers"), makes me wonder. Well, I hope I planted some ideas in curious folks's heads about which AR movie to see next.:) NOTE WELL: AABA deserves its "R" rating for adult situations and language. Ann- I always assumed it WAS his coat. Can't find anything in the book version to corroborate that, though. I am glad to hear that perhaps we here in the States will get to meet AR at the Stage Door but I do fear that it will not be as "cozy" as the little alley by St. Martin's Lane( thanks to you all I feel like I have been there myself), how could it be? The idea of 50 fans gathering around AR on a busy Manhattan street is rather deflating....... but I must do what I must do! Could I possible be so tempted as to find my way to London in October? Oh! That's right...morgage, car payments, food... must eat! Rats!(well... there's an idea!)...... Re AABA: Can anyone answer or give your opinion on the following? In one scene, P.L. questions Stella about her coat, and she says her aunt bought her one, but it is too big and has a fur collar. In a following scene, at the soccer match, she is wearing a blue coat (no fur collar), which looks just like P.L.'s Navy jacket (brass buttons, brass on the shoulders sans the epaulets he removed while sprawled on the bed). Is it supposed to be the same?? I thought his was a jacket, but her's is a coat. It is baggy on her, and I know she is smaller than he, but are we supposed to think it is the same garment? Thanks. OK,Melissa; Will e-mail you shortly. (It was gooood! by the way. Nothing wrong with it at all, except critics panned it, so few people go. So if you want to see a great play cheap, go to this one. I went twice, it was so good. David Warner is a dream-to rival AR. Wonderful, heart-stopping smile.) That's it for the advert! I expect this is a stupid question, since anyone taping Close My Eyes will want it for themselves, but in case you don't, would you tape it for ME!! please. I will pay, naturally-anything! (It's on FilmFour Thursday 14 March at 10.20). I obviously don't have cable, satellite or digital. Gail, Con and Jules; I LOVE Metatron. I love that "road manager" type, warm personality and the sleazy, slick look concealing considerable power and magnetism. It's that combination of strength and tenderness that I find so magical. So leave me a bit! And finally: I paid fifteen quid for my copy (book type) of WLS at the RADA Old Vic do, Georgie. I must have been robbed! This is for Shloka from India and thoses who tried to get the "When Love Speaks" CD because it´s sold out at the shops and at amazon... well, you can directly visit the homepage of RADA (http://www.rada.org/sonnets/index.html) and print that order form... fill it out, include a crossed cheque and send it per post to RADA in London... within the next 5-7 days you´ll get the CD. I did it and it worked. Sally, Off-Topic: How was 'The Feast of Snails' starring David Warner? You can reach me at my e-mail addy. Thanks :-). Link to Film Four CME fixed. Sorry that didn't work. BTW Suzanne I mailed you a PL pic to mail.usa.com but it spat it back so have sent to emerald egg instead. Whilst checking out Film 4 page for next weeks showing of CME i found this link to the Film Four review My pleasure Jane. BTW if you and Jules are having a wing each I'll take the middle! Thanks Renie for showing us the way to those nice Variety Club photos - well worth taking a look ! Also thanks to Sue for pointing out JAL's LLD post (is JAL still lurking? lovely artwork) the other day; it got me started reading LLD in the French original. AR is definitely good for the brain as well as the dare I say it, hormones? The photo Annette has linked is from a postcard occasionally on sale at the Book Store, NT. For those trying to find flamingkitties Antony & Cleopatra pic - here is another link (since fk's account has been cancelled - A&C Kiss. It can be found on Fausta's site under the theatre link where Antony & Cleopatra have their own page. Photo there is courtesy of Georgiana. Annette I reckon there must have been 40/50 people at the last performance and I think he got through most of them.(So as to speak) Melissa - Yikes! 50 people or so around Ian McKellan? To me, that's quite a lot. Were there that many around or in line waiting for AR post London PL performances, anyone who was fortunate to be there? I've read about him being extremely patient and gracious with his fans, but would AR be patient enough to sign that many autographs (and probably more since some people want more than 1 thing signed), have pics taken, and have short conversations? Roughly calculated, that may mean he would spend close to an hour doing the above! Frankly, I cna't be sure this hasn't been posted already, although I've tried to keep up with reading through the GB.... http://plum.cream.org/HP/vc2002.htm Daniel Radcliffe and AR at the Variety Club Awards. t Okay, listen up everyone. People come to this GB to read about AR, NOT silly arguments about and between other posters, etc. If you have a problem with someone, E-MAIL THEM, don't post to them on the GB. I received an e-mail from Claudia with the posts she deleted and I agree that they do not belong here. She is my Deputy D.o.C. and I totally trust her judgment. You know (or maybe you don't), just a few months ago, this GB received maybe two or three posts a day, so I left more leeway. But now the shear volume has made it necessary to become more strict. So remember, if it's not AR related, it's subject to be deleted. On a lighter note, the Help, I'm a Fish! sound files and video clip will be posted later today. Barbara, I'm racking my brain for something AR could do as a 'Stupid Human Trick'. Any ideas, ladies? Oops, typo! Sorry, but the original CD cost was £10.20. At Amazon.co.uk, it appears that the initial offering of "When Love Speaks" (catalogue no.CDC5572782), where the CD came in the lovely little book of poetry, and which retailed for £19.20, has sold out and is no longer available. The CD (in a usual 'jewel' case, no book) remains available under a separate number (catalogue no. CDC5573212), for £13.99 (higher price, no book--I hope more goes to RADA). Top 10 Reasons Alan Rickman Should Be on the Late Show Anyone have any suggestions to add? The "Britain's favourite bedroom voice" competition article is a year old, dated 4 March 2001, and was discussed on this board at that time. Constance: I wouldn't worry about Alan in NYC signing autographs after the show. There is increased security at all the airports and a bit at the bridges and tunnels. But if there is any extra security in the City proper it's not noticible (to me) at all. Life in NYC right now is business as usual!! There *might* be a security guard hovering about after the show for the actor's protection. But I think Alan has more to "fear" from his adoring fans than from anyone else. The only thing I DON'T care for is how the stage door opens right into the street and not into a side alleyway. You have the whole of New York City trying to walk by while people are standing about waiting for that door to open. Cars and limos parked by the curb waiting for passengers, taxis roaring by, people on bikes. Plus, all the other shows seem to get out around the same time and there is this sudden mass of humanity all trying to figure out where they want to go next; and they are usually standing in your way. I did see at The Producers, management roped off a 'walkway' between the door and the street for the actors to have a clear path to their car. Maybe they'll do that at Private Lives. I also noticed that after that show, Hubby and I went to eat dinner and browse in some record stores. Over an hour later, we passed the theatre again only to find a crowd of people STILL waiting for Nathan Lane to emerge. I hope Alan is more punctual! ;) Right, Jules, nobody else has made a claim so we'll take a wing each, OK? Constance, Regarding security at Broadway shows, the only safety measures taken at theatres have been to prohibit the presence of bags in the buildings. Back in January when I saw Ian McKellen in a play, there were no security guards there; just 50 or so people swarming around him for autographs, etc. There was much tighter security when Ralph Fiennes did a play here 2 years ago where he signed programs and posed for photos behind police barricades and with a watchful security guard right behind him. I doubt that will be the case with AR and thank God for it. Ladyjane, Congratulations on getting tickets for April 19, the first preview performance of PL. Please let us know your thoughts about the show. If you're up to it, go greet AR at the stage door. Many here at the GB have reported how gracious and generous he is with his time in signing programs and posing for photos. Have a great time :-). Just a final notice - my lyocs alan rickman site has been deleted by lyocs, more than likely due to copyright issues humph, they didn't tell me though...just deleted it and all the uploaded images... Yes Michaele! Mr. Rickman has said that he wants to meet his fans as he did in London. What I do wonder about is whether once on B'way, he will have any control over all that. Since Sept.11, the city is very security conscious and perhaps such a decision is made by the Theatre itself! I hope not! But I must prepare myself...... or I shall die of heartbreak! Please forgive me if this has been talked about already: Those of you who went to the last shows of PL in London, did any of you ask Mr. Rickman if he would be continuing with his practice of meeting fans at the stage door when he comes to NYC and if so what was his response? Also I was wondering if any of the songs from the "When Love Speaks" CD were being played on the radio in England? They of course are not being played where I live. My favorite is the one sung by Annie Lennox. Does any one know how each actor chose the sonnet he or she would read? Thanks Andrea, for your kind words... my pictures are not working ie helen and alan because Lycos is down and has been for some time Missed all the fun yesterday....Harlii, just keep on posting, your sense of humour livens the place up. Good luck with your surgery. Serious question now: am I the only person in the world who fancies Metatron and : a)is this blasphemy - if so, sorry, and b) can I have him all to myself to keep if you lot don't want him. Thanks to Sue (england) and Maggie for their b'day wishes!! Could I make a small request? Could somebody pl. put up AR's sonnet from 'When Love Speaks' for the rest of us out here who will not be able to get their hands on the CD? Please? Please? Please? Shloka Gaye! You are up! What time is it in Australia? It is nearly midnight here in NC. Can't sleep, have a blinding headache... I agree about Dogma! I wish he has passed on that one. And the Ken doll scene........ I thought I would die! But remember what he says at the end of the movie about God?...." She's funny..." By the looks of Today I should say so! I wish I had as good a sense of humor! Sorry I missed the posts which were deleted! There's nothing more frustrating than reading about stuff which one can't see any more. Constance, talking about "God", every time I see Alanis Morrisette, I keep thinking about that movie. I watched it again the other night, and wondered why Alan chose to appear in it. He doesn't look real flash, either, and that "Ken Doll" scene is .... yuk. For Australian readers of this GB, I noticed that Die Hard with a Vengeance is on next Friday 15th March, 8.30 p.m. on Channel 9 (here in Adelaide, but I think it's networked around Aust?) Is this the sequel which has a tiny flashback of AR as Hans Gruber? If so, how far into the movie is it, I don't want to watch the whole thing if I can help it. Finally, Happy International Womens's Day to everyone. Not really O/T, as Alan is a strong advocate for women's rights! Lou (Flamingkitties) -- what happened to the Alan/Helen pic? All I could get was the Lycos page, too. (Boycott? Whatcha talkin' bout?) Harlii, I caught some of today's feud, then I had to go and eat and do some work, then I came back and some of it was gone. Evidently there was more that I missed. (No, I'm not really interested in the transcript.) Guess my point is, sometimes when people do NOT comment on anyone's particular post, it is not because some panel of judges has decided to ignore that post, or that person. People just are busy with other stuff going on, or they just aren't in the mood to say anything, or, on that particular day, they can only spare enough time to get caught up on reading the GB and don't have time to post. I can scroll back through the GB and even today, I'm sure, somebody threw out a question or idea that didn't generate a response. It's happened to me, too. We can all drive ourselves crazy imagining slights where there may have been none intended. Anyway, good luck with the medical stuff... I'm not "in the know" about it, but seriously I hope it turns out OK. If there is peace, let there be peace. Hello everyone. I'm new...1st time poster...just wondering if anyone out there will be at the 19 April performance of PL in NYC. I got tix last night. I think AR is the most incredible actor of our generation. I have long wanted to see him on stage. I've seen most all of his films. I was intrigued with him in Die Hard. (I wouldn't have minded a hostage situation there in the least), and adored him in Robin Hood, but it was Truly, Madly, Deeply that put me over the (proverbial) edge. Closet Land, Awfully Big..., disturbing by incredible performances, and then there was Sense/Sensibility. (deep sigh) Does anyone know if he minds meeting, signing things for fans? (Oh Professor Snape, may I talk to you about my grade?) Peace & Love, Jane. "give me an occupation, or I shall run mad." Barbara & Christine: I was sorta maybe kinda joking about the Top Ten list. But hey! Maybe I'll use your suggestions and mail something in to Letterman on why he should have Alan on. The worst they can do is say no! I believe in the duality of God's nature, being masculine and feminine. So yes.......... Texan friend, When SHE hears his voice.... all creation rejoices! Anyone can see what has been said, as the record is still kept. Just ask me, and I'll e-mail it to you. Tanka--inspired after hearing Return of the Native Alan Rickman's Voice I didn't mind the red lights, detours, traffic slowed on 465. When you read Hardy to me, everything turned to heather. TM Gee Harlii, why would anyone WANT to read THAT? It's junk and it's not about AR! Hmm...sure, so no one can see what is really said... I think many prefer males' voices because they are low and soothing to listen to (AR's words are also flowing), unlike most women who have high, some what screechy voices. I actually find myself listening to his voice in my head in order to fall asleep at night. ***Could this be one of the top ten? "People will watch the show and fall asleep by the sound of his voice. Their television will consequently be left on all night and your viewer numbers for that day will skyrocket." Yes, i know, its dumb and long, but it could work.:) ***The one thing i cannot stand about shows on TV with stars that is they always find a way to choose the topic the performer is most uncomfortable with. For example, when Alan goes on a show they ask him about his experience with his father's death and one can undoubtedly see that that specific subject brings him a great amount of pain and uneasiness (his hand movements stop, his voice gets even softer, the smile on his face fades, and his eyes...his eyes change). So, in other words, that would be a downside to the show thing, but i'll send something in anyways. I just wanted to say, that I deleted several people's posts here - my own included, because I was getting angry, and biting when I should have said nothing. I didn't think it was a productive discussion. This is my personal opinion, and take it up with me privately, please. Not on the guestbook. Constance, I assume you are thinking that God is the same one in Dogma? Oh, thanks, Ann (NJ), I never understood who the "little chap" referred to in ABBA was. And who was meant by "him", but now I do. Thanks very much! Daisy- your dream made me think of an interesting (well, to me, anyway!) question. If something DID happen to LD (and her understudy), who'd be a worthy replacement for the role of Amanda? Anybody have any ideas? Liz in Newcastle! Sexiest voice in the UK indeed!!! Sexiest voice in the Cosmos is more like it! I think that if God had knees, they would buckle at the timber..........(sigh) I have been watching and rewatching AABA the past few nights with a huge smile on my face. I love his line when he's talking with the woman/theatre administrator who brought him there (Rose?): R: You won't find her - not now. (about his long, lost love) P.L. O'H: I might...And I might find him. (the son he believes he has) R: How will you know? P.L. O'H: I'll know. A little chap. Stands like me. R: How's that? P.L. O'H: Heroical...twice nightly. Alan- Some day u'll cry for me like i cried for you ¤ Some day u'll miss me like i missed you ¤ Some day u'll need me like i needed you ¤ Some day u'll love me, but i wont luv you! Oh, Harlli you got what you wanted eh? A nice feud going!!!! I agree with the smile stuff, but when he does smile, really smile, it's so lovely *sob*. It could well be connected with the jaw condition, but I can't smile if somethings not funny either, it comes out as a smirk/grimace, and I don't have anything like that. Mayby I'm just weird...this would be why I always look as if I'm undergoing abject tourture in school photos (Well....) Maggie - great idea about the top 10 list. Barbara - great start on that list! I have no imagination, but I'll keep trying to think of something to add to the list. All of you out there with those great imaginations - can you think of any more??!! WAIT a minute... what´s this? Why are you mad at each other?nobody should be told to leave... there´s no reason. Well, I tought tis GB was created to help people to get some information I´d never be able to get on my own AND to make all of us smile at the comments and little stories everyone has told so far. Remember: There are enough nutcakes out there in this world who can make lives miserable... please don´t quarrel in tis GB, will you? It should be leasure-time-fun and contact-help but no judge of good or bad entries...I´m a bit sad... Sunny I have enough stress in my life without some purposefully trying to "stir things up", just because they are bored {or an adrenalin addict} I thought that the definition of a troll was someone that tried to incite conflict, agitate....it would be nice if everyone got along, was courteous and forgiving. If eighteen people are getting their needs met in another mileau, then I say, "good for you" but does it have to be at anyone's expense? Well, I am a bit torn between wanting to see AR on every show (which I can´t anyway here in Germany unless someone would tape them for me... sigh) and NOT wanting him to be on all this shows because this could destroy a tiny bit of the charisma... AND I can imagine he wouldn´t mind being on one or two shows BUT not so many... as I understand he doesn´t like to talk about himself so much... he sees himself as a story teller which he only can be on stage or in a film...Oh, something off topic... does anyone happen to know if AR learned to play an instrument (he cannot REALLY play the cello, that´s for sure... though he tried hard in TMD)? I simply like to know... maybe because I´m a musician too...?Oh, another thing off topic... is it true that his lovely drawl is a "result" of a speech defect... wait a minute... I read somewhere AR was born with a tight jaw... (???) what´s that supposed to mean? He can´t open his mouth properly? That´s not true... I saw him shouting in Michael Collins with his mouth open wide...well, does anybody know? This from the "Rickman in Print" section of this website, the 1995 Observer Review interview with AR: "He laughs, but just before he laughs, he looks as though he's about to burst into tears; a curious, characteristic expression of his. Generally his manner is a tranquilised exasperation, but it constantly bubbles into drollery and laughter." I've read in a couple of different places that AR's speech pattern was influenced because he had some kind of speech defect related to an inability to move his jaw "properly"? ANd didn't one of the Private Lives reviewers state something to the effect that even when he's taking his bows, there's just something about his mouth that looks like it's painful for him to smile (always tends to look like a smirk?) CONSTANCE: Dearest, don't threaten the TV hosts with spoons. They don't take it well. *giggle* ANN: Charlie Rose -- what a lovely, lovely idea! Between the "Actor's Studio" idea on Bravo and the CR show, we may get some fascinating insight in the interpretation of this classic play. But -- we HAVE TO include Howard Davies!! I want the director's viewpoint, too. I have a number of questions I'd hope that they'd answer. (For ex: LD, why'd you agree to this character, who appears so different from your usual range of characters? HDavies, Coward tends to generate stylized manners, yet this production choose a different path -- why?) Oh, there are so many.... *gnashes teeth* MAGGIE: A Top Ten List? Ooooooo.... what fun! ANOTHER FAN: You said, "As for AR laughters, I get the impression that like a few people, he does not have total control over the jaw muscles involved. In short, some people find it physically hard to smile or laugh when they are not amused, and they find it equally hard not to laugh or smile when they feel like it." I quite agree -- and I believe this shows up in the "eye-crinkling" method of demonstrating amusement he's developed. Of course, one only sees images of him in public scenes, so it's difficult to tell whether this is part of his "dealing with the public" persona, or a tool developed for private intercourse (*thwap* get your mind out of the gutter!) as well. The images in the S&S diaries (esp the picture of AR as Brandon, head tossed back, laughing with delight) makes me wonder. I read an interesting analysis once, about the speech patterns of science fiction fans. Apparently, a disproportionate amount of them have many of the same issues (i.e. unable to totally control the fine muscles in the jaw and throat). The analyst stated that this was because the fans had started to use language, in a complex manner, at a very early age. To compensate for this, fans tend to "over labiate" -- that is, they focus all effort into the lips to shape and form sound. There you go -- free-associated trivia from Barbara's backbrain. *grin* I'm willing to bet my signed 'Private Lives' programme that over 95% of those 1,316 voters were female... so the preference seems fairly understandable... I agree it is a deep-seated security thing, GML - a protection thing. Strong deep voice = strong protective man. Our basic instincts, I suppose... Preference for male voices?It reminds me that about twenty years ago there were hardly any female "disk jockeys" on radio either, supposedly because female voices seemed somehow "unnatural"? Ah, well spotted, Liz. For you non-Brits, the Observer is the Sunday version of the most serious paper in Britain, definitely no a tabloid - but you'll have gathered that from the full article. Um, I wonder how many of the 'bedtime stories' voters were over 15 and female? ;)) - Anyway, it's interesting. Why do kids prefer deep male voices for stories? There must be a biological explanation for it, like: "if the dominant male is busy telling me bedtime stories, he is obviously not busy fighting rival tribes or threatening me... I can go to sleep feeling safe". Well, umph, d'you have any better one? Beware, SPOILER alert for Dark Harbor located at the end of this e-mail! Hello all, so great to find this guestbook. Please don't hate me, for I've only had a little while to look through some of the past posts-so if I'm really repeating something, it's out of ignorance, not willfully being repetitive! The only AR films I had seen prior to Harry Potter were Truly, Madly, Deeply and Sense and Sensibility, and while I really enjoyed his performances in those and thought him wildly attractive (and Marianne incredibly insipid for not appreciating him), it wasn't until I saw (and heard him) him on the big screen in HP that I really became intrigued. I have been surfing the net and finding every movie/dvd of his that I could find, and each one just confirms what an incredible actor he is. (And how great that so many other people share my fascination with him). I am waiting for my copy of Closet Land to arrive, but I suppose I will need to be in the right mind set to view it.Just got Truly, Madly, Deeply DVD yesterday, and was so interesting to hear the director's comments. He comments at the end what a shame it is that Mr. Rickman has so seldom been given the opportunity to do a romantic leading role-a lament echoed by everyone on this board, I'm sure. And, SPOILER alert regarding Dark Harbor. I was really surprised to read the post a while back that stated that the writer couldn't understand why Alexis committed suicide-did that person really not realize what had happened? (Of course, I was a big-time "Deathtrap" fan, so maybe I had my mind set at the beginning to guess what was really going on). Is there anyone interested in discussing this film in depth as to what "clues" are really strewn throughout the film? (In a place where we won't spoil the film for others.)Thanks, Trisha Research into the valuable skill of story-telling shows that most of the country's favourite voices belong to men. A two-week, online survey conducted by the internet entertainment site bol.com has revealed that the actor Alan Rickman has Britain's favourite bedtime reading voice. His rich, dark timbre was chosen by 1,316 voters. For the full story, see www.observer.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,6903,446294,00.html Well, conclusive proof of what we have known all along... Mr R has the sexiest voice in the UK... Oh, and, Suzan, thanks for the Help I'm a Fish files you're working on. Help I'm a Fish rules! King of the Hill was OK, but HIAF wins by a mile, brilliant stuff! Just close your eyes and listen to him talking through his nose as he obviously imagines fish do! How can anybody not love somebody who can 'talk' fish? :D RE: Charlie Rose -- I'll add my vote when I return from school. That could be superlative TV *if* AR has had a good night's sleep. Methinks the long run of the play (and possibly some good friends and good wine) has brought out his "clay feet." Re: Letterman -- uh, maybe. Whose show did AR go on to promote GQ? Was that Conan O'Brien? I remember AR telling a funny story about being caught . . . well, I won't go there ;). . . in a hotel in LA during the Northridge quake. LOL! Very droll. I think I would give Rickman some short works by Yeats to read. Though pedantry denies, "I don't suppose anyone would care to revive some old feuds for entertainment's sake, eh? " Harlii, I was about to say: if you kindly warn us, then it won't work, but... :) GML Hi again its me any body want to discuss somthin interesting! why should anyone have to grow up... Harlii: I believe our Alan has mellowed quite a bit in the past few years and will enjoy all of our irreverant talk shows. As long as he is not on Jenny Jones or Jerry Springer, I think we can count on his his dignity remaining intact. Look at how much fun (ggrrrr) he had on The View? And Conan as well..........The man is branching out into comedy anyway (sniff)........! have i missed something? me thinks so! Hi everyone.I am looking for a group how are going to see PL.I am from Montreal and here, when I talk about AR, everyone is asking "Who is he...?".Thanks Sylvia hi everyone,I am new here and looking for infos on PL in NYC I just bought tickets for June 30, 5th row orchestra center. Anybody plan on going that afternoon? Chastised??? You're being way overly sensitive, Harlii. Yes I remember that conversation of a few people voicing their *own* opinions as to what attracted them to AR. i.e. his mystery (or is that mystique?), after you posted your "suggestion". So chill out before you start a fight.:) Personally, I'd love to see him do more interviews. I'm impressed by so many of you actively working to get AR on the news and other shows, etc. during his stay in the U.S. But I'm extremely curious about what others think about it. I distinctly remember being thoroughly chastised by quite a few here for suggesting he do more interviews, etc. like "other stars". I was told by several here that the biggest attraction to AR was that he was NOT so readily accessible and NOT splashed across every newspaper or magazine and NOT on every talk show...I know I'm not daft, this conversation did take place here. I'm just wondering where all the daggers are now? Hmm? Thank you Constance, Melissa et al for e-mailing Charlie Rose. This pairing of these two fine talents would be stupendous. For those not in the know, Rose is the best broadcast interviewer since the great Edward R. Murrow, always there with intelligent, applicable questioning, not shying from big issues with politicos, and sparkling with intelligent guests. (For those not in the know, Murrow was a broadcast journalist with unimpeachable integrity and insight, relating to the new masses of early television by bringing in the facts to lift every one up to the level of the issues at hand, rather than the lowest common denominator stooping so prevalent today. Yet always entertaining!) suz - you're an angel, you really are. Anyone here going to see the final (well, final for now..) performance of PL in NYC? I just got off line with Ticketmaster and got 2 tickets (Center Orchestra; 6 rows from stage) for Sept. 8. Hubby is going to KILL me. I'm going May 4 with friends, June 22 with Hubby (the poor dear. He loves Broadway but never thinks to buy any tickets. If it weren't for my 'obsession' for Nathan Lane, Mark Linn-Baker and now Alan, Hubby'd never leave the couch!). I don't think he'll be willing to go again unless he absolutely loves this play.Also - regarding Alan et.al. doing talk shows...these shows will all have to be New York based, no?? I don't see him traveling to LA on a Sunday night red-eye for a Monday taping and then coming back to NYC early Tuesday morning for a show that night. Then again, I have no idea how Hollywood and the Theatre works. All I DO know is that I don't want Alan taking off for interviews and leaving an understudy in his place. Ann, Constance & Maggie, I just e-mailed Charlie Rose about inviting AR and LD on his show, so the pressure on Charlie is surely mounting. I might try Letterman too. When Ian McKellen was doing a play in New York a couple of months ago, Letterman at one point handed McKellen instructions on how to change a tire and asked him to read it in his best Shakespearian voice. McKellen recited it in a magnificent and deliberately overblown iambic pentameter and the audience was rolling on the floor in laughter. Wouldn't it be great if AR did something like that? Yes, I'm in the process of making some Help, I'm a Fish! sound files. Will post them later tonight, or tomorrow at the latest. Perhaps even a "making of" video clip. :-) Ann,That was a great idea to contact Charlie Rose to have the PL panel on his show. Just the other day he had Arthur Miller, director Richard Eyre, and actress Laura Linney on to discuss the revival of 'The Crucible' which just opened on Broadway. So let's keep all fingers crossed that Rose has the good sense to have Alan & Co on. I agree that he is less likely to mind appearing there if LD and/or Howard Davies go with him. Shooting HP in Durham cathedral? Oh, dear, and here I thought they were all enjoying a good rest. I guess a change of scene (literally) is as good as one.. or will have to be in his case. Let's watch out for Snape sounding 'Elyotish' in the Chamber of Secrets ("Potters should be struck regularly, like gongs!"). Is it in book 2 there is a Valentine dinner organised by Lockhart? I've always liked the scene when he (Lockhart) suggests to the kids they ask Prof Snape about love potions and Snape looks like he would poison anybody who would ask him for one. I hope we get that one :)) And the duel. As for AR laughters, I get the impression that like a few people, he does not have total control over the jaw muscles involved. In short, some people find it physically hard to smile or laugh when they are not amused, and they find it equally hard not to laugh or smile when they feel like it. Both socially annoying, but there you are. It takes a lot of will to remedy it, and/or as in his case, some stage training. Okay........ just did Craig and Jay, very easy sites! God Bless them! Told them that if they would not put our Alan on, I would personally come and excoriate them with a spoon!Hope it works! Work? Oh, I forgot!........... Well, I just spent an hour e-mailing these tv shows about AR coming on their shows!!It was near impossible to find a spot for e-mail on Rosie's site so I left a messege in her Games section since they asked for my opinion. Then, Regis & Kelly, gave up after 15 minutes! No place to contact the show. Maybe they are innundated with e-mails and took the link off their site....? But I did manage Conan, Charlie and Dave...... what's left? Jay leno and Craig Kilborne... yes, that's it. Oh! Forgot "The View"... probably did that subconsciously.... he smiled way too much at Marilyn Viera last time... hmmmm, yes, I'm jealouse! And Sally! I don't think my Karma is that strong!Must keep chanting!Still have time! Ann, Constance...I will add my 2 cents also to The Charlie Rose Show. and Letterman. Although on Letterman Alan would have to be alone. Maybe we could come up with a Top Ten list of why Alan should be invited to appear on Dave's show! Yes, I think that AR looks wonderful on a horse!!! I read somewhere that he learnt to ride in QDU in Australia and that it came in handy when acting in RHPOT. I put on AABA the other day and yes, that throaty laugh is beautiful to hear! Still have not received any reply re Blow Dry so will write to Empire (Australian edition). Maybe worth a try. constance - voice? what voice?:-)the only voice i'm interested in at the moment is this one. just been listening to the hiaf-file again and was wondering if there were other audio files from this film too. just like the ones with the wench out of this koth (hehe, these abbreviations look rather strange for german eyes). ideas, anybody? O/T - Whilst at the Albery on Sunday I noticed that Simon Callow is opening there today in "The Mystery of Charles Dickens", his one man show. I caught this last October in Guildford and can recommend it to anyone remotely interested in Dickens and/or a lover of a great "VOICE" (that must be most people here). It is only on for 27 performances and then is going to Broadway, so maybe some NY visitors can catch it at the same time as PL. Good Morning All Afflicted Friends: I e-mailed the Charlie Rose Show last night about having AR and cast on the show.They asked for my phone number so I hope they call to let me know..(?). We should (and I will) also e-mail Lettermann, The Tonight Show, Rosie O'Donell and Regis and Kelly..... maybe even The View (again). I hesitate only because I realize that all this AR exposure (and the pressure of taping/watching/reporting on) will undoubtely put my life on hold this Spring/Summer season ( ...life? what life?) and once again the pilgrimage to Manhattan to see PL and meet this man will do no good for the, ever so faint voice in the distance, begging me to please GROW UP and put an end to this obsession! Hello again, how quiet this GB has become without all the PL and stage door reports. I made an expensive business mistake last week through too much daydreaming and should stay away from anything AR related but couldn't resist a quick lurk and now look what's happened, all this horses and piano stuff is very kithchen utensil dropping. Please don't anybody post pics of him on a piano as it would be too much to bear. Still haven't had time to watch JK video that came last week, sob... my boycott hasn't worked dammit maybe Alan would ride a "rickman"...seeing as there be a bike called a Rickman... Ah, Mortianna - I am praying now :) but alas the scenes are being shot in a part of Durham Cathedral where the public are not, and never have been, allowed to go. If it is anything like Winchester then the security is extremely tight, and although Durham is beautiful, I can think of lots of things to do instead of standing on the windswept cathedral lawn outside waiting fruitlessly for a glimpse... after all, we *have* met him, eh? If anyone fancies going up though you may have more luck than I think... apparently they may be shooting next week too, but they have been there all this week, so I think not. I just find it kind of nice that Mr Rickman is hopefully appreciating one of the most beautiful cities in the country, which I know and love so much... harlii - i say ay - and i mean it:-)liz - woman, don't you have the inner urge to go pray, at that exact same cathedral? what holds you back? the thought of the police? i thought we were above that now:-)jules - my keyboard is deeply indebted to you for your completely new imagery of piano climbing and the like - it looks really nice with coffee spilt all over - not to mention the six muscular legs. imagination flowing freely, hoops.on topic: i totally agree with aaba being a film you can watch again and again and again. yes, all of it. well, more or less. last night i watched it without sound - as the sound is german and i know most of the stuff by heart, that is really a new experience. very good acting. all those emotions.as to the laugh: as i can't hear it, i only can talk about what i see. and to me it seems like his peculiar way of looking like he is about to cry, and then laugh.but it may be completely different in the original language. watched s+s now in the original, and well, quite begin to understand what it is about the colonel. very educating, language.natural laugh: i like that in rasputin at the table scene (nooo, the one with the royal family), when the tsar(?) says he hopes his son won't be called nicholas whatever, hinting at the bad table manners of rasputin. There is a laugh really bursting out of him, who is not in the picture at the time. Elizabeth in the U.K., I guess we'll be doing barn duty together with a spatula. I've read that the Milos Forman "Hair" film began with a police horse doing passage to the music. I presume all the Guestbookers here collectively want to see Mr. Rickman on an Andalusian doing a capriole. Into the bedroom, as in "Time Bandits." I'm gonna take my life in my hands and say something that a few of you may find offensive...Since about 17 people have started posting at Utopia and taking their frivolity and silliness there, it's a lot more umm, dead around here. I don't suppose anyone would care to revive some old feuds for entertainment's sake, eh? Truly, Madly, Deeply is showing Thursday, March 7th on WE (Women's Entertainment) at 1:30 p.m. Eastern. Dark Harbor is showing Thursday, March 7th on HBO Signature at 2:00 p.m. Eastern. Please don't hurt me with my reference to personalities, which suddenly arised in the past two days, but my day was just made 75% better! (can't be 100, i'm in the process of writing an annoying essay) The INFJ's natural partner is ENTP :) Maybe that's why i became so attracted to him when I first saw and heard him act. Ok, i'm done with the world's psychological behavior for the moment, sorry if it annoyed, i just enjoy studying different types of people. Hey- I'd be willing to teach him Western (riding) anyday...phwaw...(I wonder if he knows already...what a beautiful cowboy he would be) Thanks, Constance! I hope some more people join us. Ann in N.J.: Great idea!!! Tha Charlie Rose Show (PBS) is a very dignified forum for Rickman and company and I am sure that he will be impressed with Our Mr. Rose ( who hails from Henderson, N.C. but believe me, he is NO hick!)and his insightful questions. I will join you Ann in your e-mail campaign! But.. errr, tomorrow morning, the screen is getting blurry from being here too long! Constance - my spies tell me that the divine Mr Rickman is indeed not holidaying in the South of France just yet... instead he is enjoying the delights of North East England, filming up the road from me at Durham Cathedral - ah, so near and yet so far. What I wouldn't give for one - just one - glimpse of him dressed in that Seductive Severus Snape billowing cloak...oh dear, it's rather late and my mind is wandering... About the INFJ personality, i copied some parts from http://www.personalitypage.com/INFJ.html *It sounds uncannily similar to Alan.*"Or we may see some signs of disarray in an otherwise orderly tendency, such as a consistently messy desk. Artistic and creative, they live in a world of hidden meanings and possibilities. Only one percent of the population has an INFJ Personality Type, making it the most rare of all the types. INFJs have uncanny insight into people and situations. (sound familar Sally?) They get "feelings" about things and intuitively understand them. But the INFJ is as genuinely warm as they are complex. INFJs hold a special place in the heart of people who they are close to, who are able to see their special gifts and depth of caring. INFJs are concerned for people's feelings, and try to be gentle to avoid hurting anyone. They are very sensitive to conflict, and cannot tolerate it very well. Situations which are charged with conflict may drive the normally peaceful INFJ into a state of agitation or charged anger. They may tend to internalize conflict into their bodies, and experience health problems when under a lot of stress. On the other hand, INFJ is a perfectionist who doubts that they are living up to their full potential. INFJs are rarely at complete peace with themselves - there's always something else they should be doing to improve themselves and the world around them. They believe in constant growth, and don't often take time to revel in their accomplishments. They have strong value systems, and need to live their lives in accordance with what they feel is right. In the workplace, the INFJ usually shows up in areas where they can be creative and somewhat independent. They have a natural affinity for art, and many excel in the sciences, where they make use of their intuition. Life is not necessarily easy for the INFJ, but they are capable of great depth of feeling andpersonal achievement. " The instigator in me is acting up. For us Yanks (someone in GB said we don't like that term - I have no problem with it; in fact I like it), the Charlie Rose Show (which is a round table talk show, with Charlie Rose as host and usually one to a table full of guests)often has the whole cast of a movie or a Broadway show or a tv show as his guests for the hour. For example, one evening he had Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick from "The Producers" as his guests. Last week he had on Maggie Smith (who mentioned that "the three wizards - (herself), Richard Harris and Ian (Hart)(no mention of Alan Rickman)" were invited to the Oscars as presenters. Anyway, in a longwinded way, my quest is the following. I sent an email to the show http://www.charlierose.com/feedback.shtm asking him to please have on the cast of "Private Lives" when it makes its move from London to NY. While Alan may not want to be on an interview show by himself, to talk about himself (although he was on "The Conan O'Brien Show" here a couple of years ago, which I missed), he MAY have no problem with the whole cast being there talking about acting, the show, etc. So my suggestion is that all of us here in the States email the Charlie Rose Show asking them to have the PL cast on. Just in case they need a push. Oh sorry. I only meant YOUNG women, Constance. Anyone over 25 is out the picture, or perhaps that's sour grapes on my part as he didn't look at me!! At the stage door, he doesn't have time to scrutinize; is always looking down, signing. But he'll look at you, Constance, cos you'll be hugging and kissing him and murmuring sweet nothings in his ear. You'd better, because I'm waiting to hear all about it! And he'll know you anyway, you've sent him so much good karma, he'll just feel you coming towards him and look up.... Harlii..when it comes to any surgery regarding ones backside the only advice I had heard was ..1. never unless one fell out of a plane. 2. never unless one was run over by a train and..3. never ever..and never, ever, when one is watching a FIRST FOREVER Alan Rickman video,..IT WILL BE THE HEAVY SIGHING THAT WILL 'GIT' ya..WestB..be well. Hi Sally!........ Yes, very happy about going to NYC although I am still waiting for some friends to secure seats/dates........ let's just hope they don't sell out before then! Your comments about AR crutinizing whoever crosses his lovely gaze is rather alarming! Do I dare to go to the Stage Door, after all this? :~( Oh!!! What the H---! :~) Ann, I do believe the laser disc version of "An Awfully Big Adventure" was widescreen. If I've got that wrong (certainly possible), then I know for certain that it was shown on one of the cable channels in widescreen, so it is around. I thought the personality profile quite interesting, but I think it disregards one very important thing about AR, which is something I have learnt from seeing him "about the place", in the last couple of months. This is only what I THINK, however, but I reckon he is EXTREMELY observant, and the intuition and judgment stem largely from that. When he looks at a person, particularly women,(!) I've noticed, he REALLY scrutinizes them, critically, deciding- all sorts of things-(shiver,blush!) about them. When he was standing on the stage at the OLD VIC, for WLS, for instance, I noticed, with nothing much to do except look at the audience, he really seemed to look along all the rows at all the faces.Ofcourse, its possible he was looking for someone, (though presumably if he was looking for someone he'd have known where they were, as he'd have got them their ticket.) This visual ability would also account for why he would be good at Art- and at acting. Gosh! Hello, Constance! Thought you'd disappeared forever. Glad you haven't. ARe you all ready and prepared for NY? Is Ron going too? He'd better be prepared to get REALLY jealous! Ann,AZ,USA: I gather he REALLY doesn't play for keeps, either. Still, if you're spoiled for choice, as he is, why play for keeps? Off with the old and on with the new. Sounds great. Ahem. My humble apologies. I notice that my last limerick was - quite rightly - deleted. It wasn't obscene or anything, was it Suzanne, just a little - em - personal in that it made reference to one of our members. I do apologise and it won't happen again. (shamed, downcast glance). A week off??? I was hoping that they would get the month off! Does anyone know if indeed HE is resting or is he trying to direct a play, star in a movie and write another screen play in his spare time? I was imagining AR resting in the South of France......... reading and relaxing before coming to our American shores! My favorite line (AABA): "Heretical, to a nice lady." Bedroom scene: I'd try to *tease* or flirt with him a bit. Because, even at fifteen, I'd have taken the hint from Kay's gossip (lunchroom scene, Kay is PL's old flame) that he doesn't play for keeps. Sounds cold, but hey . . . I *wish* they'd release a widescreen version of the movie -- with more of PL's entrance into the theatre on film. He makes it look sooo easy. :-) INFJ? That's close to mine. Nice tidbit. Must go. Sally, King of the Hill is an animated series on the Fox network about a family in Texas and their, um, colorful friends and neighbors. A lot of the humor is regional, and the creators do enjoy poking fun at stereotypes. I've liked the few episodes I've seen, but I can see how it might not be to everyone's taste. That said, the "Joust Like A Woman" episode was absolutely funny and the chance of seeing an animated Rickman . . . well, even if you hate the show, it's not to be missed. I hope the cast of PL are getting plenty of R&R on their week off--they surely deserve it. That was "at" not "ay" . He smiles great in Galaxy Quest and a lot. Especially in the latter part, and ay Sigourney Weaver. And it's not a sinister smile. It's a real warm one. That was great, Harlii, terrific. I did laugh at that. To anybody who cares to answer: What exactly IS King of the Hill? Or should I say who? And does anybody have any idea what he is doing this week? Is he filming, or what? I meant to say hello to Janine from Melbourne. I agree that AR is the "thinking woman's sex symbol". He's taken over from Harrison Ford for me at any rate. Harlii, I'm sure AR has his lighter moments. I've read that he's a real "giggler". I guess he's like all of us in real life, with light and shade, but the roles he chooses to play often show his more sombre side. Can you remember just how many times he actually does laugh in a movie? Even a smile is hard to come by!! I watched ABBA last night, and I pop in here this afternoon to find it being discussed--weird how that always seems to happen! Harlii, I totally agree with you and Georgiana about the laughter scene. I always replay that a few times--it's enchanting! I get a similar reaction to the scene in TMD where Nina is searching the flat for Jamie, sits down on the bed, and Jamie pops up and laughs in response to her scream of fright. It's rare to see an AR character honestly enjoying a humorous moment, and even in interviews where Mr. Rickman laughs at something, it always seems reserved to me. I like to think that in brief moments like those, he lets his guard down a little and allows a bit of himself to affect the role he's playing. And then there's the Smile of Smiles--P.L.'s reaction to Rose's kiss and greeting. The movie is a gem in itself, but the smile and the laughter make it priceless for a Rickman fan. (Think I'll be watching it again this evening . . . ) Got my tape of King of the Hill yesterday, yes! Er, did anybody notice that 'King Philip''s face seemed to be sort of a caricature of Alan's? Hard to tell with these graphics. Unless he is a regular character on the programme? Anyway, it was a great episode. I've promised myself to watch it more often now! I thought the best line was "nature did not mean this for my implants", ah, ah. No, no, it's not one of AR's, don't worry ;). Also liked the "I already own a wife" by the Star Trek character. I found something for us to use!!! Yay! Now no one need ever wade through useless drivel! Look for this stern little man! OT: If anyone wants to see a British actor who looks awful on a horse, look no further than Tim Roth in 'Rob Roy'. His incessant bouncing up and down in the saddle is enough to make one wince. that link should work i tried it, give it a few hours might work or will re do it tmorrow Flaming: Thanks so much for the pics. I got the e-mail one, but all I got on the GB was the Lycos webpage. What did I do wrong? G, I guess you felt what I did when you heard and watched him laugh in that scene...usually, no matter what role AR is playing, his character seems so despondent, so void of real *joy* and many times, I, and maybe others, accredit the same whipped, forlorn demeanor to the actor himself...it probably sounds corny to say it like that, but I'm sure all of you know what I mean...But in that scene in AABA, for just a few moments it seemed like that was the *real* Alan Rickman...I literally watched with my mouth hanging open as the laughter literally bubbled forth...I'm weirding myself out now, but it really got to me... I truly hope that he is able to experience joy like that in real life... Oh for GOD'S SAKE!! First, he looks terrific on a horse, then he's wonderful on a motorbike, and he looks just great on a piano, and oh! he has a luvverly laugh. And he has glorious legs, and fascinating ears? And does he look radiant in the morning? All flushed and tumbled on the pillow? I'm sick of all you yap, yap, yapping about Alan. well he'll be on horsebacl during some bits of me script hoorah Laurel, you can read about ET's side-saddle experiences in the S and S diaries. As with most of the book it is amusing. Aha, finally something I can be of use to. The horses are not the same in S & S and RHPOT. Debbie Kaye supplied the horses in S & S and Steve and Reg Dent those in RHPOT. Also the one in RHPOT is bigger (factionally I warrant) and not a Friesian like the one in S & S. Good war horses, I guess that is why the Colonel rides one. He does acctually ride very well, very light with his hands. He would look very good on this beautiful Danish Warmblood that I had go through my yard a year ago. AR doing piaffe on that horse ... Now that would be spatula dropping! Ok will behave myself now. And speaking of horses, didn't poor Emma Thompson have to do a scene riding that dreadful "sidesaddle" style in S&S? How DID they manage to stay on...and deal with those cursed long dresses, too? As a longtime horseowner, I think I can rate Actors on Horseback. Clint Eastwood has a balanced seat, Julia Roberts, Robert Duvall, William Shatner, Linda Blair and of course Patrick Swayze. Cowboy stars don't count! Other fine actors, like our Mr. Rickman, have mainly learned not to wobble atop a horse to present a convincing image of equestrian skill, as with any talent learned to augment acting, like singing or dancing. 'Shouldn't wobble when you dance, f'r instance. Oh Dear......... it appears we have a Limerick Virus in the GB!!! Oh goody... what fun! Mmm, Rickman and horses. Possibly the only time I would even consider going near one was if he was sat on it. But yes, a lovely combination. Harlii-- Hey there...just butting in as I am mostly a lurker. I agree that AR looks wonderful on a motorcycle, but I seem to remember reading in one of his interviews that the thing gave him absolute FITS as they were filming--he said something to the effect of thinking it was going to go right out from under him. So...much as it is a terrible aesthetic loss, I don't expect he'll be lining up to purchase a bike any time soon! I thought AABA was a brilliant and edgy movie. It's one of those movies that sticks with you and you keep thinking about. Melissa I agree, Harlii: That laugh in AABA is the most spontaneously wonderful moment I've ever seen on film. The American viewing schedule for Mr. Rickman's films can be found, any day, any time, at TV Now. Limerick Lass: Isn't the plural of spatula, spatuli? ;) Bugger. Forgot the paragraph breaks. There once was a thespian so rare Just his voice made timid girls dare To drop down their knickers, Cry 'Take me, Oh Rickers!' And take them he did, with such flair! There once was a crowd of sweet lasses Flaming, AR looked terrific on his black steed in S&S whether cantering or galloping. Will have to rent RHPOT to check out his equestrian skills; no doubt he will impress. He should do more films where he gets to ride them. that looked even more sleazy. Of course I meant 'climBing. He can climb over my piano any time he likes. In fact, that could be a whole new area of Rickman imagery. As Stella said: 'It's very intimate, isn't it?' Though I do cringe a little at the thought of him being intimate, or indeed climing over my piano, with his vest on. :o/ Jules--I'm no horsewoman. (Doctor McCoy here: "I'm a librarian, not a horsewoman!") But I believe the black horse in S&S is a Friesian (sp?) and yes, I agree about the "combination" being beautiful. It should definitely be combined more often! 8-) he does climb over the piano - its funny i like the wholefight scene so much its well coreographed! Just a query to any Sunday visitors - Did I imagine it or did he climb over the piano in the fight scene? And if so has he done that before 'cos I really don't recall seeing it before. (Mind you my memory is going pretty rapidly) Gaye, regarding AABA, I thought when he was making faces that it was because Meredith was staring at him quizzically at those moments...lol... I keep remembering things I saw that I liked...there's a scene when Stella asks him something in bed and he just laughs and laughs and it seemed to be the most *real* laughter I've ever heard in the films I've seen...He didn't even sound like himself...it made me smile to hear it...And the first *love* scene (I say that lightly) with Stella made me think that's how AR would be in real life if he ever encountered a woman who didn't know *what to do*...very calm, helpful...LOL... Dem' lucky wench, that Mirren woman... Opinion of Mr. Rickman on horseback- VISION OF LOVLINESS. Sally - your picture is here and i emailed it to you! Flaming, just wanted to say, love the idea of AR on horseback. He seems as Jules says quite acomplished, which if you know anything about horses, is pretty rare, in my opinion with actors....I will have to check out the two horses in S&S and RHPOT... what a "chore" that will be *grin*. Anyway must go, my new sparkling copy of Barchester Chronicles has just been delivered... thanks for that, its just an idea i have for me script anyway ahem...yes... Lou, speaking as someone who has adored horses for far longer than I have Mr Rickman, I have to say that the combination of the two just adds up to six gloriously long and muscular legs: a bonus whichever way you look at it. What is everybody's opinion of mr R on horseback? Thanks Magda and Elizabeth. I think I've read about the production company with Hugh and Deborra-Lee before, I'd forgotten about it. Harlii, I enjoyed your views of AABA. I know I needed to watch it a couple of times (as with most of AR's films) to really appreciate it. I agree it's one of his better roles - he's very natural, but his performance as Captain Hook is also terrific. (He reminded me of Rasputin!) The love scenes are interesting - I loved his reactions to Stella's remarks. All in all a very interesting movie. But I did find it puzzling the way he kept making faces at Meredith. Maybe some stuff was edited out, which would have explained all. *All times Eastern Wed Mar 6 10:15 AM IFC- Independent Film Channel Wed Mar 6 04:45A HBOE2- HBO Plus Wed Mar 6 04:15A HBOE3- HBO Signature Judas Kiss Sorry I mean nurturing place. I never claim to be able to spell and type. Hello everyone. I must say I love this guest book yet I just cannot keep up with it. Happy International Womans Day. I have just been to a work lunch and the guest speaker was an inspiring peorson called Dure Dura, who said many great things. One of them was to encourage women to be inspired and nurtured by each other. I must say that GB is an inspiring and nurturind place. Self proof that AR is the thinking persons sex symbol. Harlii - I totally agreed with your comments about AABA. Just saw it for the first time a couple weeks ago myself. Definitely a great hair part for Mr. Rickman. I felt the same about the ending of the movie making everything fall into place, it had the ringings of a certain greek tragedy there I must say. I also really loved one other part you didn't mention - AR as Capt. Hook - those scenes were fabulous! Juliana- thanks for the info about "In Demand". I've had this on order at Amazon since Dec. 25th, and they keep delaying my order. I'll try the place you mentioned and maybe I'll have better luck. I read somewhere that this CD has been discontinued...they wouldn't do something that dumb, would they? ABUBAKAR- what a very enigmatic message! "IN DEMAND" CD/VIDEO news- I just ordered the cd with the video. It is very hard to find. I had ordered through a company that tried to back order it and then cancelled. I FINALLY found it listed at www.duffelbag.com They are located in Nashville, Tennessee here in America. It is item number zzz796625CDS. Be sure that you order the right one. They have several "In Demand" cds, only that one has the enhanced video. I hope this is helpful to some of you. Good luck . Oh, Magda! Attenboro', Shephard, Gilliam! And on Wednesday, apparently Harvey Keitel was there too. Oh what a week I missed! Went on Tuesday and was blocked by a tall person and so tired I nearly fell asleep-wish I hadn't bothered! And now it's all gone-Oh God-"might just as well lie down and die in fearful pain and suffering, etc". Well...I just finished watching An Awfully Big Adventure for the very first time...Whew! Okay, here are my thoughts as they came to me (I wrote them down no less, getting anal in my old age like some others I could name All in all, out of 5 stars I'd give it 3...Every scene with AR is definitely a 5...You should rent it or buy it if you can. After seeing the entire thing, the storyline makes sense and I really liked what it made me think about. After analyzing Alan's behavior, i have come to the conclusion that he has an INFJ personality type. This stands for Introvert, Intuitive, Feeling, Judging. Unfortunately, we cannot give him the actual test (at least i can't), so we don't know for sure, but the description seems to fit him almost perfectly. This is a website where you can learn about people with this personality type, or any other for that matter. http://www.ibiblio.org/pub/academic/psychology/alt.psychology.personality/profiles/infj.html *sorry, i don't want to make a link in case i ruin the whole guestbook. Please tell me if you agree with my findings. Gaye....I think you'll find that AR worked with Deborah Lee Furness on QDU. Gaye -AR and Jackman have the same US agency. There is more to it than that I am sure. Ok....Heres my "twopennorth*. Julia and Sunny check your mail... Thanks, Elizabeth, U.K., for that info about the possible movie with Deborra-Lee Furness & AR. Still haven't heard back from Miramax. But I guess we'll find out about it sooner or later. I wonder what the connection is between Hugh, Deborra-Lee and AR? How would they have met up to form a production company - what are their common interests? Has this been mentioned before? harlii and sunny, and/or anyone else: what is this utopia thingie? Hi Harlii !! Hey are you still at work or are you at home? I tried your e-mail at home three times but it didn´t work, so I wrote to that e-mail-adress at your office... I hope these tests aren´t too awful and that you´ll recover soon. I must be some kind of technical failure because also I didn´t manage to register at Utopia... oooh dumb girl! So if you´re at home, would you like to contact me? Kepp a stiff upper lip! well i have, after some mulling over in my head, decided to put an extra twist in "my film", i shall now refer to my film by its working title, "the moon man" the twist is that Karmanor (Alan in wishing) has a 'flatmate' although, not a flat, hard to explain unless you know the story, anyway he's gonna have a ...um, well hero worshipal crush on mr Karmanor...don't ask why i added that, but it then justifies a scene i am writing into the thing...why am i telling you any of this...anyone wanna help write the thing?? Oh Sally, I am. Technology is a remarkable thing. Acctually I am not sure what I am doing here. I keep having these nurses turn up at intervals and they sort of look at me and go away. Its quite amusing. You should have seen them last night, I was reading David Hare's play "Amy's Veiw" and these nurses kept telling me to go to sleep. There is this bit in this play where Evelyn is being told by Esme (played by Judi Dench at the National, Lyttleton and then the Aldwych) to go to sleep. Evelyn turns round and says "Why should I? I'll sleep when I die". I inadvertantly turned round and said the same to a nurse who then started lecturing me in the values of human life. Oh god how dismally depressing. At least this gives me plently of time to sit around and write, hopfully finnish a script. (I have about four on the go) Sorry for the off topic waffle but you will understand I am very bored. GML - since that came up in November, when he was said to be considering the part, nothing has been heard of it since. He could still be considering it, or if he really wanted to do it, and the director and production company (Archer Street) really wanted him to do it, then everyone would wait for him to finnish doing PL. Apparently it has been written by William Gaminara, I wonder if it is the same William Gaminara as the voice behind Dr Richard Locke on the Archers (BBC Radio 4 soap/serial)? Sally, check Utopia for my surgery info. I haven't had it yet, but tests and more tests are due in the next 2 weeks. Thanks for thinking of me though. God, how can they work for a whole year without a holiday? Hey, Elizabeth and Harlii: I thought you twos were in hospital? What are you both doing out of bed? Sorry, Anne, (from ages ago) but someone already snapped up WLS CD. OH GOD. Terrible moment of awful bleakness descended today- with voices saying "What now?" Had thought I was OK. And those blasted songs from PL started up in my head and just went on over and over again.It was weird and I wasn't even aware that I knew them! (Mind you, I've heard them a few times!) And the awfully poignant sentimental lyrics "I believe in doing what I can, Crying when I must, Laughing when I choose, Hey Ho, If love were all..." sung -in HIS voice.. nearly cracked me up. I really thought I would cry-(Oh no, not at work!!) so I didn't. And suddenly, I've started to dream too, when I havent dreamt of him at all, not once in three months. Do you want to hear them?. Well, OK then. Here goes: Was in a large cold, grey room with him, only it was nothing like him at all. He was sweeping the floor. (Hope this is all deeply Freudian and someone will translate!) He had four showers in the room in separate cubicles. We stood talking (that would be a first n real life!)and he said his house was very expensive and said how much it was, can't remember, and that he didn't really live in town but in Acton. Second dream: He didn't figure, I dont think, but I had to run really fast from my brother who was trying to take my cuttings and PL tickets away from me, and hide them somewhere. That's all! Laura- Emma Feilding said she had a week off before she was going to NY so i guess it will be the same for all of the cast...(but not the understudy's who aren't going, poor sods) Um, in case anybody *did* try to make sense of the French article, the "que l'Allemagne est connue" bit should of course have read "que l'Allemagne ait connu". I've just realised. These internet journalists just don't know their grammar! Oh, and thanks to Miss B for the Stage Door photos, they were good. What did Alan and Lindsay run from in that pic under the umbrella? You? ;)) Hi! Since we're talking Rickmanian projects... here's a French article (for the benefit of those who can read it) which I bumped into on a site a while ago and forgot to mention. The info on that site is usually reliable, but the article has been there since Nov 2001, presumably before it was known that Private Lives would be extended, so take it with a pinch of salt, the casting may have changed, or Mr R might even have been cast without his knowledge at the time... as in that election! ;) Famke Janssen mène la révolution Famke Janssen, Rachel Weisz et Alan Rickman : casting européen au coeur d'un gang qui mettra à feu et à sang l'Allemagne bourgeoise dans "Wanted". Famke Janssen, prochainement à l'affiche de Pas un mot (Don't say a word) aux côtés de Michael Douglas, arborera prochainement les traits et cicatrices de Gudrun Ensslin, célèbre épouse d'Andreas Baader, l'un des plus virulents terroristes que l'Allemagne est connue dans les années soixante, dans une chasse à l'homme initulée Wanted. (...) L'actrice britannique Rachel Weisz interprétera Ulrike Meinhof, et c'est son compatriote Alan Rickman (le célèbre Hans Gruber de Piège de cristal (Die Hard)) qui devrait incarner l'agent délégué par le gouvernement pour mettre un terme aux agissements du gang. Le tournage de ce long-métrage consacré à un des pans les plus sombres de l'Allemagne des sixties débutera dès le printemps 2002 à Berlin et sera dirigé par le cinéaste anglais Peter Webber. OK, don't shout at me, basically it says that Peter Webber is going to direct a film called 'Wanted' based on the Baader-Meinhof gang in Berlin in the spring of 2002. In case you are too young to remember or it wasn't talked about much wherever you live, the Baader-Meinhof gang were left-wing terrorists who created the 'Red Army faction' in the late 60s. I was born after they died, but the Red Army Faction carried on its, um, work, and I distinctly remember them being on the French news nearly every other day when I was a kid! Oops, I've moved away from the translation, sorry. Soo, it says that AR 'should' play the government agent trying to catch them. Famke Janssen and Rachel Weisz playing terrorists. Well, I can't see how he could fit that in between the Albery and New York via Harry Potter, so as I said, unless somebody more clever than I am with a mouse can find some confirmation, the casting info probably needs updating. Don't send him German phrase books yet. ;) Loved your stage door stories from this past weekend! Can't wait til April in NYC for more stories! Actually, I'm planning a trip to NYC from August 6th - 9th and will be getting PL tickets for the 8th (my birthday!). Is anybody else going to be there at that time? It'll be my first time in NYC so I'd love to meet up with fellow AR fans! Good Luck to everyone else who plans to make the trip (I'm going to be coming over 900 miles, but I'm sure there are others coming even further). Does anyone know when Mr. Rickman and the rest of the cast of PL will be arriving in NYC to start rehearsing? Hey I saw Judas Kiss in german and it seems to be a bad film.Only AR and ET are (very) good and enjoyable ( maybe Til Schweiger is sweet.He mumbles and lisps also in german). I´ve got a few articles in german,one about Galaxy Quest (there is also an interview) and about HP and one picture or two.I´d like to show the things,but I don´t know how it works (with the computer.I have no homepage and don´t know where I could show it).Can anyone tell me how it works and/or where I could show the pics and articles? Went to see PL on 9th Feb with 2 friends, paid my £10 to stand @ back (poor student!). WOWOWOWWWWWW!!!!!!!! Loved it so much, went back on 23rd Feb with my equally-AR-adoring Mum - NO TICKETS!!!!! So went to cinema, then hung around stage door, got there nice & early so at front! AR was totally totally GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!! My heart jumped to about 3 times the rate as soon as he came out ... wow. & two of my friends couldn't make it so he signed pieces of paper for them, and signed my programme (to my embarrassment, the only working biro I could find was HP!). Here's hoping the photos come out ... and I REALLY hope it comes back to the West End so my Mum can finally see AR in PL (she deserves it!) yeh i think, and this is guess work that yahoo groups/clubs is down cos they are changing the clubs over to groups...maybe Ah, Joanna D, not the least bit "cross." One less than stellar performance can hardly blunt the appeal. Even in this one, the two waves at curtain call were lovely, and it was a 'balcony scene' so poignant that I had tears coursing down my cheeks; Lindsay's were wet for the remainder of the scene. With a tone so leaden that one was truly amazed he was light enough to trot twice to the back of the stage (second act, to turn over the grammophone record, then chasing after the storming Amanda), this Elyot still mustered true passion in the Chekhovian sequence. I say again: I wouldn't have missed it for the world. When is Yahoo!Groups going to be back online? I miss my other groups and all the dirt. ;-) Anyone here planning on getting tickets for the final Private Lives show in New York? At first I didn't want to, worried that it would close earlier and I would be stuck with not being able to trade in my tickets. Also, Sept. 8 is a bit close to Sept. 11 and I'm still a bit squeamish about that. Although, once I'm actually in the City I have no fears at all. Go figure. Maybe I should stop thinking and just do! Hubby is already slightly miffed that I am going to see it twice, once with him and once with friends (who don't know Alan from a hole in the ground. Even telling them that he's the guy from Die Hard gets met with a "who"?). Was watching the launch of new BBC4 channel on Sunday night. Boring arty farty programme about some artist who had destroyed all the belongings he had amassed during his 37 years (John Landy)in the name of art. I was just reaching for the channel hopper when who should suddenly appear ? Alan Rickman and Miranda Richardson looking, I have to say, a little puzzled as the artists life paraphenalia drifted past on conveyor belts on their way to being blitzed. Did not have chance to video this but I am kicking myself as the look on their faces was a picture !! Gaye - you posted a few days ago about a short film AR was reported to be doing with Michael Gambon. I have poked around for a few days and although have found nothing concrete there does appear to be a suggestion. The annoying fact is that Hugh Jackman fans seem to know more about it than we do! That may have something to do with the fact that Deborra-lee Furness is Jackman's wife, and AR has setup a production company with the two of them. Again Jackman's fans appear to know more about that than we do. Gambon and AR also have the same agent so that may also help. Now for some totally useless information. Did anyone know that the script for QDU was originally written for Steve McQeen in the 1970's? An Awfully Big Adventure will be showing on the IFC (Independent Film Channel) today, Tuesday, March 5th at 12:30 p.m. Eastern and 6:00 p.m. Eastern. It's 120 minutes long, but I believe they show commercials. three hours later, i'm still smiling with peals of laughter every minute. my family's starting to look at me strangely. i suspect i will never cease to laugh if i meet him in person.:) Hi..Flammingkitties...that is so funny! I laughted pretty hard at that one...if you wanted to put him in the olypics all you would have to do i put her behind him and say go! Sally- Can I talk with you about you copy of WLS? I am really intrested in it. Kathy and Harlii, I sure hope it doesn't end in August, 'cause I bought tickets for Sept. 8th, supposedly the closing date!!! Melissa, that's a great idea. I am busy for the next few weeks at work (weekends, too), but then I will post, and maybe we can get together and see the excerpts of LLD at Lincoln Center Library. If you can't wait and go into the city before then, let us know how it was! Why can't i see the pictures?!! (i do have flash). Someone said that Rima was his wife, ehh? Well, I was taught that when someone lives with another person for seven years or more they are LEGALLY married. At least, if they break up, one can sue the other for the same things as regular divorcees. Don't mark my word, but i know somebody who just had problems with this situation. Of course, people may just consider them married since they have been together for so long. Hope that helps with the name issue. *I would give many things to see Alan running to the stage door. That would keep me smiling for quite a while, considering the fact that i've been smiling constantly for the past hour because his image keeps popping up in my mind. Kathy, I found those dates at the NYTheater website...I suppose one could call the Richard Rodgers theater for more clarification. There is a "signed" photo of Mr. Rickman for sale on ebay -- "Alan Rickman Harry Potter Signed 8x10 RARE", ending on March 10, 17:27... very odd, I think, that the man would misspell his own name as "Allan". Maybe that's what makes it "rare". Or perhaps Harry Potter was the one who signed it. Hmmmm... Ok - I'm a bit confused. Someone stated that PL closes (in NY) on 3 August, but Ticketmaster has it listed as closing on 8 Sep. (Internet preview sales good thru' tomorrow, think you need an American Express Gold card; internet preview sales for the rest of us from Wed., 6 March.) Anyway, I was planning on seeing it on Fri., 6 Sep. Anyone know which date is correct? sorry about the email link not working... is now fixed. im glad you all like them, ill put some more on as soon as i can. Missbluey- thank you very much for your pictures you posted; they are gorgeous. I do not see your email with your name- how do we get in touch with you?? I would love to have some of the pictures. Thank you. Juliana I've still got this second When Love Speaks CD going spare: going cheap even- at £12.99 -which is cheaper than I paid at the Old Vic rip off! Please e-mail me at: sallyphillips@btinternet.com What's this with people not putting their names?(Hey oh!etc). What's so top secret about it all? (But I know who you are!) And so what! Talking of the very end bit where Alan gets to the door first to hold it open for them as they all file out, I've noticed it time and again-.He always smiles at Adam Godley as they file past him (except once, he didn't). Anyway, last night, Adam gave him a friendly slap on the shoulder as they went out. Nice touch, I thought! It's these little cameos that are the best! Hi Missbluey! Thanks for the nice pics. Eh, I tried to contakt you with that e-mail-link but it didn´t work. Can you tell me your e-mail-adress? On these pics tey all look so natural. It´s nice you share them with us. Missbluey, Thanks for the nice pics. I especially like the shot of AR and LD under the umbrella. Did you take these pics on Saturday? This morgning I rushed to te main station because there´s a shop selling international papers... I bought the "Daily Telegraph" and the "Daily Mail" because I felt sooo sure one of them will have an article about the last PL yesterday. WHAT a big dissapointment... woah... not one word (unless I didn´t become blind over night...). Is it possible that the issues that are sold in England an´re different from the ones sold in other European countries? Can anybody tell me how non British or Amercan people can be informed about what has been or what´s going on if no information comes "around"??? Thank God, I can imagine what it might have been like because of the many stories from you all. Does the cast have holidays from now until they go to NY? They deserved it, I´m sure. Well, I certainly wait for the good news to become true and watch carefully for all information I can get, so I might see PL in September... sigh... until then I can enjoy the few videos I have... one has to be modest in these times... WHY? Where´s the wine? hey all. i took a few pics on sunday and laat week. i have posted them on a site, link to follow. gosh, i hope this works!!! good luck ps: it may be a bit slow the first time you visit, so be patient! Ann from New Jersey, Would you like to hook up and go to the Lincoln Center Library to see the LLD clips? The Library re-opened recently and now has state-of-the-art everything. It's located next to the Metropolitan Opera House. That seating chart link didn't work, try this: Seating Chart Flamming - Love the picture, v.good!! If P.L does come back in September I'm soo going to see it again - but this time I must take a box of tissues to wipe up the dribble!! That's a WARNING to all Americans!!! Take tissues!! LOL Kirstie xx *Private Lives* Broadway Dates, Times, Hotels Several of us at Utopia have plans to attend; we're working on specifics now. If you're interested in hooking up with us, e-mail me, Connie, Laurel or Annette. Here's what I found: WHERE LOCATION PREVIEWS CLOSES PERFORMANCES TICKETS HOTELS Suites [Living Room & Bed(s)] Paramount Hotel Hope this helps any other Yanks planning on attending. Once again, let us know when you plan to be there so we can hook up. I wonder, does anyone still recieve the email discussion list? Does anyone care to speculate how many professors at Hogwarts, besides McGonagall, are animagi (e.g., when McG turns into a cat)? Hey everyone I'm back! I went to Paris for about 2 weeks or so and I couldn't get online. I didn't read all your entries cause they go on forever. Anyway I heard that PL is coming to NYC! Did tickets go on sale yet? I am defienetly going to go to New York and see it. Well I gotta go. Bye! *~Gwen~* Just wondering, is there an official edition of PL (Book)? If so, does it have photos inside, or will I have to supplement it with the Rickmanista posse's marvelous images? here is a drawing what i done...yes...well its a photocopy, cos the original is very very light and refuses to scan...i hope this isn't too big Don't know if this has ever been posted. If it has forgive me, but to me it's important and new. I checked with Broadway Archives to see if they had "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" on tape. Their reply was as follows: "Thank you for your inquiry about the above referenced title. The Broadway production was never filmed for general release however, it was likely filmed for research purposes by the Performing Arts Library at Lincoln Center." So I called Lincoln Center, Theater on Film and Tape Collection Archive (212-870-1642). The play was never taped as such, but they do have two excerpts. "We have a segment that was sent to the tv critics that they show when they broadcast their review. And we have a scene that Alan Rickman did on the Tony Award show when he was up for the award." One cannot borrow the films, only view them at the library. They prefer that you make an appointment (number above), but they also keep four machines open for walk-ins (but you may have to wait for one to become available, and take the chance that no other Rickman fan is already there viewing the tape). Their hours are Mon-Fri Noon-6; Sat 1-6. Address: oh, heck, I forgot the address. I believe the library is actually in Lincoln Center (though at one point they were in process of moving - either to or from the Center - I forget which!), but when you call them, you can get the exact address. For our friends in London: I bet you have something similar there. Let us know! Haven't been on computer since Saturday, and now have to actually do work. I'll check out all the write-ups about the last London performances later - thank you all! i saw Geraldine McEwan getting into a car after the party with a very frail old man....hmm... saw Gosford Park today, its...ok, very strange how the stories in it don't go anywhere in particular, it could just as not have happened and nothing would have changed in it. Thank you, Sue! I didn´t know how to create such a link... Hey Alan, I am such a HUGE fan of yours exspecially in the Harry Potter and the Sorcers Stone!You were great!!! Hope 2 see you soon in the Harry potter and the Chamber of Secrets! too much! so many informations about AR and PL...*gg* Will it really come back to london this year?I must save my money ;) and ask my sister to go with me to PL (...mh,just a dream ;))But I will do ANYTHING! lol The missing word was Link Here is a to Michi's JK trailer In case anyone's interested, there's a copy of AR's unauthorized biography for sale on eBay, Item # 1521866166. Hello everyone! I hope this wasn´t placed here earlier, if it was, I´m sorry. I found the trailer from `Judas Kiss` on german.imdb.com, Alan has two or three short scenes in it. http://german.imdb.com/Trailers?0138541&8391&28 I hope it works, bye! JULES! No Stage door for you??? How could you (sniff)??? hahahaaa! Of course she was - it's just that I'm immersing myself in all things Barchester at the moment and it was uppermost in my mind! Yes we spotted Geraldine McEwan in the foyer too,Jules. But as well as the delicious Mrs.Proudie she was, of course, George's mum, Mortiana! Ooh! Forgot to mention - among the noted and noteable thesps in the audience on Sunday was Geraldine McEwan (Mrs Proudie in the Barchester Chronicles). They were so brilliant together in that that I suspect she is one of his 'loyal friends'. Hey oh - if love were all. Loved your report, and agreed with most of it, though I have to say that they weren't 'bad' at all, except in the fun sense. AR corpsed at least twice, and as you say the 'humanity' of it was the most appealing bit. But their acting was super, and that first Act declaration of love lost and refound was exquisite - much better than before and worthy of LD's tears...sigh... My, my, I certainly wouldn't have missed this last performance for the world! I loved it, because they were all so hilariously bad!! ;). It certainly was a case of 'hunt the fluffy slipper', they must have murdered 15 lines between them, I reckon there was a secret competition going on, and many lines just fell flatter than Norfolk as the people who delivered them clearly were 'somewhere else', and there were a few gleeful moments which clearly were not acted at all! ;) They tried to make up for it in the second act by overacting and shouting them louder and it only made it worse, not helped by the audience who either laughed before they were quite delivered or didn't stop laughing in time for the next - no need to say I enjoyed every minute of it! (But I'm glad I saw the real thing in November) - Alan's singing was good but alas I couldn't enjoy it as about 20 people in the audience decided that this was a good time to cough their lungs out since there was no dialogue going on... the dancing was out of step... Well, never mind, the audience was in the same chaotic mood, mostly, and it was great to see them being human! :) And to be fair, the romantic scene between Amanda and Elyot on the balcony was very very good, and I loved Elyot's lines being delivered 'through' the pillow as he is lying on the floor, he sounded like Donald Duck :) - Yeah, dunno what the extra- dim lighting was about, sure was intimate but the result was that it made it hard for whoever was not in the front rows to see the actors' facial expressions at all- as for the extra good-bye waves from Alan, that was sweet and he looked pleased and seemed to be photographing the whole audience with his eyes as well, for memories, but that was nothing to the huuuge grin of relieved delight I could just glimpse on his face in the darkness as he let them all file out at the door (after making a desperate dash to beat Emma Fielding to it, having been delayed by the waving, my, all this timing is so precise)... well, the whole thing only made it clearer to me how much concentration and hundred percent-ness this play normally requires - and gets from the cast. I certainly hope they all had a good party last night, a long lie-in today and will all be back soon! (blows kisses) Well, all us 'foreigners' (i.e. - those not living in the UK or the States and therefore will probably never get to see him in real life!) will certainly miss the PL rush until it starts in NY.....On a lighter note, yesterday was my birthday and unfortunately, I'm stuck in the middle of exams....ah, well, chemistry and the internet dont mix. Anyway, all the movie channels out here are having a Oscar Marathon and RHTPOT and Sense and Sensibility are being shown at least 4 time this month....*sighs* well, the first thing I saw on my birthday was Colonel Brandon.... O.K. I haven't looked at the GB since Saturday so this is just how I saw Sunday without being inspired by anyone else. Ooh Georgiana - you're really cross with him, aren't you? Is this the end of the obsession? ALBERY STALLS, SEAT A-21. The lights have gone dim after the last scheduled performance of "Private Lives" at the Albery and it ended not with a bang but a whimper. Alex Belancourt, criticized early in the run as overacting, went at it with a flourish throwing glances and grimaces with aplomb from atop her permanently reddened nose, but hers was the only energy to be found. Her husband, Adam Godley (Victor), has shortened a pause here and there, resulting in a more realistic but, alas, less comic, less dramatic delivery. Emma Fielding remains the most constant of the cast, but unfortunately in the most thankless (Sibyl, or is it Sybil?) of the roles. But as to our principals? I fear the wind had gone out of their sails. It was a tired-appearing lot that tread the boards for the last performance, lacking the wherewithal to even quite get the dance steps right. What crackled as the pent up juices of actors at the peak of their powers in January now seemed strangely subdued, no longer glittering in their sophistication, but now mired in the cement of the world-weary. Lindsay Duncan, so warm and gracious always at the stage door that you fully believe her Amanda's kindness to old beggar women, seemed somehow brittle under the weight of a lugubrious Rickman playing Elyot like the lumbering Panda he was said to have brought to Anthony. Rickman gave one the distinct impression that he had begun the end-of-run libations far in advance of this last matinee, and was now too langorous to lift "the voice" past the footlights. 'Oil dripping on velvet' was transfigured to 'lint sticking on flannel.' All in all, though, I wouldn't have missed it for the world. Let's hope a fresh wind blows them to New York. Glad to hear everyone's experiences at PL over the weekend.... it brought back memories of last Sunday (sigh) Really amazed at the story about AR giving the girls £80. In answer to Sunny in Germany, her question about getting "Close my eyes" in PAL. I've looked everywhere and it doesn't seem to be available in this format. I do know Now (thanks Sally) that some newer videos will play American and Canadian (NTSC ??) Tapes. Also older ones will play in black and white. Mine does. Also in an earlier GB comment someone, really sorry forget who, mentioned that this film will be on Film 4 in the UK this month.. I am really hoping this is the case. I have my video tape all ready :). It was fun last night - sorry to have missed everyone, but I was in the Royal Circle with a bunch of friends so it wasn't really feasible to get down to the stalls at the break! We had dinner reservations afterwards as well, so didn't get to hang around the stage door. The play went well (apart from the d*mned annoying intermittent electronic buzzing in the second and third acts) - the people I went with saw it last December and were interested in the way the performances have developed since then; it will be interesting to see whether it develops further in rehearsals for NY (I'm going to see it on May 18th, if anyone else is around then). I was amused by Alan's dash for the door at the end - trying to beat Lindsay Duncan to it. The wave to the audience when he finally left the stage was sweet. Hi Barbara!! Yes, I enjoyed Juliet Stevenson in The Road to Coorain. However, I only watched the first bit, as I was too tired to watch the rest. (I'll e-mail you to chat more.) I think she has matured very well, and her performance was very natural. Obviously not an "in your face" performance as I perceived her acting in TMD, which I found difficult to watch. The article about Deborra Lee-Furness acting with AR was in our "Sunday Mail". I've e-mailed Miramax asking for details, but haven't had a reply so far. I'm really surprised there wasn't more of a fuss at the final performance of PL. I thought there'd be presentations of flowers to Leading actress, Director, etc.?? Did it just go out with a whimper then? And if people like Hannah keep chasing AR, I'm surprised he has persevered with the Stage Door stuff. Good on him, it'd be a shame if one person spoiled it for all. I know about the music thing from Hannah's interview thingy, and yes he was walking aorund to the front of the theatre, i saw him approach he grinned then Hannah saw him, he saw her and he ran full comedy pelt, into the theatre, i think if he were cheeky he would have spun at the doors and blown a raspberry before going inside, but that would have been far to funny for words! All i know Re: PL to return to West End is that AR said to the two girls who missed the show, they "needn't worry as they will get another chance". LD then leaned over and said "check back in september". the two girls were quite understandably unbelieving and AR saw this and said "99% chance" and winked. So, lets keep hoping! Little boy with RH (who looks like HP) came to stand at Stage Door, and whilst there was introduced to a man going inside as "rima's nephew", so with regards to the whole "long term b/friend, g/friend thing, one would presume he is AR's nephew too. im so glad everyone who attended had a wonderful evening. good day. 80 quid, eh? D*mn! Why didn't *I* think of that?!! Oh... Just joking. If I had managed to turn up *after* the show, and the last one at that, I probably would have run straight to a pub to drown my sorrow in something very strong anyway, and never thought of doing the stage door. Very nice of him, looks like he remembers what £40 quid means to some people! ;) - and yes, it says on the ticket what time the show is, it didn't stop me turning up an hour too early when I went to another Sunday matinée, and maybe the girls were collecting theirs at the box office just before the show, anyway (at about 7pm, aw!). About the references to his 'wife', I wouldn't draw conclusions either way (for what it matters) it's very common for long-term companions to refer to each other as wife or husband whether they are married or not. It's just a language thing. My sis and her partner are not married and have no intention of ever doing so, they don't want to turn their personal feelings into an official obligation (that is their -and my- personal view, married people please do no react angrily please, I can quite understand the depth of your commitment too, and admire it, all a matter of personal psychology)... but they usually use the 'married' terms for each other to third parties. If you say 'friend' or 'partner' people aren't as clear about what you mean, and there comes an age when 'boyfriend' or 'girlfriend' sounds a little, er, outdated? Or too, er, flimsy? ;) Anyway, thanks for the posts. Was the first 'last show' poster Flamingkitties? Are you sure about the returning to the West End info? Same theatre? I can't remember how long the Albery's next show is running for. I say, wasn't PL supposed to be a strictly limited season... up to January or something? Ah, success knows no limits! :) Gaye from SA where did you get the info for that movie? What Paper? That sounds interesting. It is good to get your reports! Fausta, thank you for asking about Road to Coorain. I read this book also and was very pleased as I wrote in my last post this morning. Juliet is a very engaging actor and she hits the mark here. She plays Eve, the Mother, who sleeps on her good ear.Emily in UK Good luck with your thesis. I would like to hear from you anytime! Thank you all for your stories from PL. Hopefully AR will come here to Australia again. So NEW YORK NEW YORK, here they come!!!! Enjoy!!! How do we find out about Hannah's interview ? She should post the information on here. I would love to read it. I wonder if it is really a school assignment. Perhaps she said that so HE would grant her permisson for an interview. Did he seriously yell at her or was he being funny when she asked for the 6th autograph? I am curious about all this. Does anyone know how to get in touch with Cleekety Cleek? Let me know please. Haven't seen her around lately. Thanks. clonck! on the head for me..flammingkitties i didnt read your whole post untill after i posted....she was chasing him around??? Oh dear...as i said below..poor man...i wonder...that must have been so funny!Does he run like a girl? Sally-thanks alot..it nice to loved! =) Hannah got to interview him for a media project???!!! How old are you collage? Highschool? Im sooo green with envy..i met him at the stage door and i tried to work my natural charms on him to maybe talk with him for a second...i was to say to least a bit flitty...he seemed a distracted with these girls who were crowding him...poor man...i was about to jump to his rescue and start beating them away with my programme..oh well...call it "get out of my territory"...but they were crowding me too..so it was annoying after a minute..but i got away clean..hehe no blood... I'm not envious of those who went, but happier for you than could be ever imagined. Unfortunately, i will be in London in June, when Alan is in New York. Why can't anyone ever come to the Orpheum Theatre?? Perhaps it's better as i'd probably become a stalker myself and since my parents don't know my liking of the man's work, i doubt that they'd pay 80? pounds for a play (I know it's worth it). I hope you all had a marvelous time. I wish the whole PL crew and everyone on this GB good luck in the future and in NY. All i can do is continue to sit back and watch from a distance. Now, i'm off to listen to his favorite song :) I've just looked at my ticket and, yep, it's got the time on. Who was the first person who posted by the way? I'm glad AR was in a good mood at the stage door- I thought he was in an oh let's just get this over with mood during the play, cant say why, exactly, just felt his patience was exhausted. Well, I can entirely understand that he would feel that way, particularly if he doesn't drink while working; must have been dying to have a drink, to shrug off the play for a while and PARTY! Went past theatre after going on somewhere else, and party still seemed to be going strong at about 11. Nice to meet Georgiana again and meet Flamingkitties(Louise) and see Magda and Sue though we didn't have time to say hello. Sorry, I missed you Kate, I know you were in there somewhere, and Jules. And I saw Cheri Lunghi in there (she didnt do Nescafe, did she, or did she?)and the usual familiar semi-famous faces who you cant quite put a name to. And I looked down the end of my row and saw Rima. Was disappointed that there were no speeches at end or even a standing ovation, but again felt I understood how glad they all must be to get it over with and rid of it all for a while! Flamingkitties! LOOUUU! WAAAKE UUUUP!! Sorry for shouting, but you cannot go to sleep without telling us how you got the information about his favorite groups and song -- from the stage door people? From Hannah and her personal interview? (Shades of "A Hard Day's Night"... him running from an obsessed girl!) Well okay, you can tell us tomorrow if you must get some sleep now. Also, to the "more wine" poster: How did you know the boy was RH's nephew? Did someone say so or introduce him as such? Just curious. Fausta, Re the crucified woman, it was my friend's view of the programme, but I saw her point. The legs (one pair) look very like a certain style of crucifix. I think it is meant to look sexy and missed, for us. That was all. RE: The girls who claimed to miss the show due to being told the curtain would rise at 8...Don't your tickets have the time of the show printed on them? Here in the U.S. every ticket you buy has the time and date of the show stamped on it...Additionally, when you purchase the tickets you must tell them which show you want to attend... I'm surprised at AR's generosity in not thinking it was just a ploy for attention...If anyone can clarify the ticket/time thing, I'd appreciate it. i think the girl you refer to about the 6th time for autographs is the Hannah i know.....shes...um...obsessed.... Oh yeh one more thing - the staff on the door reffered to Rima H as alan's wife, not sure if they were just not in the know or we weren't...speculation...and....he's not six 1...he was sick of people asking, he's 6 ft. and did you know....he liked the Stones, Pink Floyd and Led Zep in his youth? And his fave tune is Marvin Gayes' Sexual Healing nice...sleep now Lou...ok Well i saw mr rickman again tonight - didn't do much, just lurked watching people, met with Sally - sorry couldn't really go to the pub, any oppertunity to be near the man is one i have to take, its odd. Also met about 6 people from http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thealanrickmanexperince one of whom, Hannah, is nuts, she met rickkers about 8 times, went into his dressing room yesterday to interviewhim for her school media project - see above club for footage at some point. ANyway she wanted a hug, it got to the stage where he ran from the girl to get away, we were waiting out the front, and he was walking around the corner i did my very in thing and sauluted the man, its a thing i do amoung friends, and he winked back. But she chased him in he ran, it was hilarious, and if there isn't a court injunction out on her soon, there ought to be! :) anyway it was good seeing the cast again, also met someone from eastenders who was there and had a good chat :) i am spending my savings on a laptop now specifically so i can get down to writing a script for mr r....hmmm....anyway...right i've had four hours sleep over the weekend so i am off to bed! O/T Gaye from SA What did you think of The Road from Coorain? Fausta, JS didn't play Jill Ker Conway - she played her Mother, Eve. I thought Juilet was brilliant!! This was a very difficult role to act and Katherine Slattery who played Jill, was also very good. Some difficulty getting this one on screen with the real Conway who is a qualified Historian - glad this was overcome! A real treat to watch from beginning to end. Hi again, I watched Quigley Down Under last night. AR was fab, as usual!! I ususally hate westerns, but I'd watch this one again 4 sure! He was really funny!! There was this bit where Al has a hissy fit that resembles the Sheriff, and my dad said, "I'm gonna cut your heart out with a spoon!!!" It was VERY funny!! Augh, I was quite disgusted when he gets shot, though. The poor man. Such horrible onscreen deaths! Shot through the heart, stabbed between the ribs and a fall down an elevator shaft, to name a few. PL sounds great. It's too bad I live to far away to come see it. It would be really cool to see AR in the flesh. YAY! My aunt is checking HMV for the TMD soundtrack today!! Wish her luck!! (She's a fan, too. She LOVES TMD!!!) Oh !I got the time all wrong! Oh well, must not cry over spilled champagne, I quess. So happy all you, dear friends had such a special experience....I am so excited that the Stage Door will be offered to us Yanks! I know you will hate me for this, but I think AR will love my Manhattan! Don't worry, not as much as London but I feel certain that shown the right places, he will come to love this rich city as I always have. After all the sorrow of Sept. 11th, it is a much deserved blessing for it's people to have AR and the prodction come to them. I thank you my British friends for sharing him with us. It's like when the British Museum and the Met lend-out or exchange masterpieces. Have no fear, eventually all goes back to the place of origin. Well, I think I need some wine too........ I feel strangely sad. Oops! I suppose I should learn to spell generosity....LOL Off topic, Delighted to hear that The Road From Coorain has been made, starring Juliet Stevenson! The book was terrific, and JS would be my choice for playing Jill Kerr Conway. Re: Murder, Obliquely (my favorite of all AR's screen/tv), my take is that not only did Dwight kill Bernette, he also kills Annie at the end, which is why she repeats throughout the story, "My first and final love" while the story is a flashback. Which is much different from the short story on which the program was based. Re: PL programme, What crucified woman? The legs on the poster were placed vertically on the poster layout while the pose is clearly two people lying down. Could someone please clarify? I am speechless and so touched about his genorousity towards the two that misssed the show. OMG--what a sweet and generous man! Its those kinds of traits and his loyalty to his SoulMate that has my full attention and admiration! Wait a minute... let this sink in and HOPE this isn´t just gossip... PL WILL BE BACK IN THE WEST END WHEN THEY COME BACK FROM THE U.S.???? REALLY? WOW. Well, that´s certainly the best news ever for all of us (including me) who didn´t manage to see PL so far... :-D (biggest grin in space!). I planned to go to London in September (no matter where HE might be at that time...) AND now this news. Thanks a lot, you helped me through the next months... I raise the next glass of wine to all the ones who´ll rush to London when PL comes back... meanwhile... if I don´t stop this then I´ll be singing aloud and wake everybody up... so what? Have a nice evening! More wine please, question for you... Did the crowd laugh or keep quiet when AR bellowed at the girl who asked for his autograph for the 6th time? I am curious as to why she never saw the show, but waited outside for him? Any ideas? Thanks for your wonderful after-show story. I am green with envy. Wine drinker in London - fab post - thank you for all your detail so we can imagine what happened; hope it wasn't too traumatic for you being there at the end. I thought of you all from 4 till 6.30 as I drove home from Essex, imagining where you'd be up to in PL! And honestly - how true is the sentence about PL coming back to the West End after USA? Honest Injun - AR said that it 99% would be?! Isn't that just the greatest news this weekend? Ace post - I should think you've made everyone's month with that news to look forward to! just got to computer. too brill for words. hubby loved it too - woman next to me (50+) gave a little whimper every time he kissed LD! really funny! Connie - glad you like my outfit, poppet! in fact I pointed out Rima to my hubby and he said: 'she looks like you!' biiiiiig grin! Too tired to give many details. clapped till arms were sore, but no standing ovation (except for one woman near the front!) - it's just not the British way, I guess. AR gave us a cheery wave or two as he left. sigh. Didn't pluck up the courage to do the stage door johnny bit, but then I didn't expect to anyway! Bet your boots the Daily Mail will pick up on the dreadful woman and not the act of generosity. NYC here I come... Yes Constance, fabulous performance wasn't it! So glad we both made it to the stage door...(I wish!) Hi Ladies! That´s it, isn´t it? At this hour (it´s 09:05 pm in London) they´re performing their last PL martinee in London... sniff... I hope everybody enjoys themselves and has a big farewell-party or somethong this evening... It´s such a pity I am only in the web since February... IF I´d only known earlier, I would have travelled to London for sure... NY is out of question (money reason...) so I can only hope to get some "new" videos in the meantime to cheer me up a bit, because HE´ll be going to Broadway for 6 months... no offence taken dear American friends... but here I tend to become a bit jealous... but I´d love to hear YOUR stage and backstage stories!! Oh well... wait...is there anybody from the UK who can help me to get/order the "Close My Eyes"-Video in PAL VHS? I´d be happy if you´d contace me, ´cos amazon & Co. only sell this US-VHS-System (I forgot the name again... ns-something). I wish everybody a nice Sunday evening and I guess I have a glass of wine or two and toast to AR for being such a great actor. i forgot to mention that there were TWO unoccupied seats in front of me! TISSUES PLEASE! evening all, by looks of it im the first to post re: tonights performance. ive just returned home from said performance. i must say although it was of the usual nothing less than perfect show, my feeling is that it certainly lacked something, i guess i mean it wasn't as 'explosive' as one might expect of a 'closing night' up west. i was sooo gald to be sat in the stalls, it was lovely to be so near. to my delight, RH and her family were sat behind me, so i recieved a few glances from AR himself! (also saw the lady from the 'nescafe' advert, cant remember her name now tho') im terrible at commenting on the actual performnaces, so ill shoot to the OT. i waited in the cold with about 50 others (im guessing at 50), and at about 6.45 AR appeared, looking 'oh sooooo sexy in a black suit. as usual the hoards massed about him, as i waited patiently at the back. i had taken my script to be signed, and AR did so, graciously, and also had a pic or two taken with me. (whooo!) i must admit to a terrible thing i did..... as AR passed me back my script, i ACCIDENTALLY marked his jacket with my marker pen. he, of course noticed this, and at seeing my fear stricken face, winked! which definatly made defacing his jacket more than worth it! (although i wouldn't recommend it, the marker is permanant, and i doubt it will ever come off) after ten mins or so LD came to the door with two girls, who had (so they said) been told them 'curtain up' was at 8pm, so therefore had missed the whole 'never to be repeated again this side of the atlantic' performance! AR was so very nice to them, and dually gave autographs pix etc. AR, being the darling he seems to be, reached into his wallet and gave them the £80 for the unused tickets!! i must say, it was difficult to keep in the tears, i was so moved by this gracious act. so as AR and LD carried on signing and smiling, a boy came to the door, it turned out to be RH aforementined nephew, who i must add, bears a striking resemblance to a certain HP character! what a cutie! there was a girl there, who i have seen many times previous, who, im sure, has never attended a performance, but every night caould be seen out side the stage door asking for autographs and pictures. i wont reveal names incase of offence. but tonight, obviously bored by her repetative behaviour, AR, when asked fro yet another a/graph ( her 6th of the evening, i think) bellowed "NO MORE", which made my knees tremble ever so slightly! and said girl backed off and into the masses, (couldn't help but laugh tho', AR is always so giving and gracious when attending the stage door, she really must have rubbed him the wrong way! (oh, purrrrrrlease!) i definatly feel a weight in my chest as i write this, im at a loss as to what to do with my sunday afternoons.... i hope all you americans know how lucky you are!!! night night all. XXX PS: i asked a few qtns while there, AR and LD will DEFINATLY attend the stage door at RR Theatre, he said he wouldn't miss it for the world(? maybe i missed something?) and also (whisper whisper) there is a 99% chance that PL will return to the west end in september 02. from the 'horses mouth', well AR's anyway. but it certainly gives me a tiny speck of light in my ever-darkening tunnel of a life! thankyou and goodnight. X Constance - Sunday performances were beginning at 4pm. It could of course be different tonight, last performance and all that. They are probably in the process of having a end of run party. yes, we all look wonderful...so does he!! :) thanks for the invite... Attention dear Yanks! It is 2:35 eastern standard time which makes it 7:35 Greenwitch time which means( unless the Sunday performance does not begin at 8pm ) that the final performance of Private Lives at The Albery is about to begin! Okay........... just close your eyes and WISH yourselves there! Oh Good.........packed house tonight! Now, doesn't Jules look lovely? Juliana, I enjoyed your excellent post regarding treatment of women in past times. On that topic, I would just like to add that I have a copy of a deed in which my great-great-great-grandparents sold land in 1844. At the end of the deed it states: "...and said Catherine [wife's name] on a private examination apart from her husband acknowledged that she executed same [the land sale] freely without any fear or compulsion of her said husband." Seeing that incorporated into a legal document was a bit of an eye-opener, especially when it involves one's own ancestors... an abstract idea suddenly becomes more real. (Sorry to be off-topic of AR.) Georgiana--thanks for pointing out that I left my email address, must have been distracted in anticipation of time off! I was off all of last week, so I've only now come back to recheck the guest book. My original question was: does anyone know where some of the AR BBC productions might be available in the US, like "Busted" and/or "Benefactors?" I suppose there's not only the availability issue, but the format issue. Tx! Melissa, with email this time... lol oh my god...my mother and my sister are also AR Fans,now.I have nerved(?) them the whole time and now,they love him,too (especially since they saw S&S) We are four girls/women (next to my brother and my father) and three of them love AR.Soon,our house will be full of pictures ;) But so I can buy more DVDs and Videos because I´m not the only one who wants to see him.And maybe,I will be able to visit London in november,when HP 2 is going to be opened....a really wonderful thought *smile* Just think-all those lucky *ahem* people are watching the last(in London anyhow)PL as we speak....and here's me listening to the Lion King soundtrack and reading Richard iii.Sigh..... foo is a spam deterrent--which I for one truly appreciate! And I am on the boat to Billings maritial bliss with everyone else! LOL off AR topic, but why does "foo" get added to the end of my email address when I submit a comment? Does anyone know? Thanks, Juliana. I need some AR ~~ iodine ~~!!-lol Is Dwight Billings guilty or innocent? With that face......." Frankly Scarlette... I don't give a damn!":~) Claudia, seeing that it is AR- yes yes yes! Juliana--Dwight Billings (FA/MO) is guilty as sin (no wait a minute--that was a Don Johnson movie--LOL). The real question is would you have married him knowing what you suspected or really deep down knew. I just watched "Fallen Angels." So, is he guilty or not, what do you all think? Emily: Good. Get on with your thesis,but don't leave! Laurel: Haven't forgotten about "Play". Just let me get this weekend finished with first! Renie: Mmmm, interesting. The bit about the "crucified" woman on the programme cover, as well, that someone else mentioned. I see it as worship of a woman, not crucifixion. The woman is 'above' the man in the image. Constance and any other interested parties!: I dont think we need worry about AR not doing the "after show" bit in NY. I was in town last night and lurking in a cafe next to the stage door. I could quite clearly see what was going on. AR came out and was thoroughly enjoying himself with all the girls. Big smile all the time as they took his photo, got his autograph,etc. I think he is so addicted to this adulation and affirmation every night that he is like an addict in need of a nightly fix. I can't see him giving it up now. He will find a way for you to do it, I am sure. No worries. Just like to say I hope everyone who is going to P.L today has a really good time!! It's brill. Clap very loudly for me!! LOL Kirstie xx Ann, in NJ, thanks for that link....Is Germain Greer a pain or what? I would like to make a comment/observation on the romanticizing violence idea. Considering the play was written about 72 years ago, times were different. A man slapping or discipling a woman was not thought to be that horrible at least here in America. I know that Mr. Coward was British. Anyway, we have an expression "rule of thumb" which means "general rule." That expression is derived from a law in Colonial times that stated a man could legally beat his wife with a rod no thicker than his thumb. Also, in Colonial times, a woman was the property of her father until she married , then she became the property of her husband. As "advanced" as we Americans may think we are, we are sorely behind the times when it comes to treatment of women and minorities. Women did not acquire the right to vote until 1920- a mere 82 years ago. I do not think Noel Coward was praising violence; it was just more of an acceptable thing so years ago. Also, in the written version of the play, Amanda throws a cushion at Elyot and later "gives him a stinging blow." I think the fact that these two hit each other is just their nature. After reading the play, I think Coward is not trying to endorse or glorify any sort of domestic violence. Just my thoughts. I am sorry I am not seeing the play with Alan Rickman. He is gorgeous and so talented. SALLY- no I just need to take a break from the internet for a while and get going on my thesis...i really need to work on it...and i have been a tad distracted by going out and such..so Ill see you all in a bit.. Ann in NJ- if that link HAS been posted before, I missed it. I've been looking for more information about "Play", so thanks very much for posting a lead! This may have been posted ages ago. It is a BBC talk show and they have a clip from "Play", the Beckett piece with AR. It is about two thirds of the way into the talk show. http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/cta/progs/newsnight/01/review/29jun.ram Constance you asked whether Noel Coward was "romanticizing violence". Not as far as I can see. I think Coward was showing us the odd ways that love can hold us in its grip---the results for E and A can be heated, dizzy, intoxicating, hyper-critical or ominously destructive. For them, high chemistry yields a boiling point, an explosion. What is interesting is that the push and pull of their relationship is so well established, yet so out of control. They can't help themselves, really. Tragi-comedy. The play doesn't champion this relationship, or violence, as a way of relating. It tells the story of two people who can't escape each other, or who they are. The clever part is that Coward puts it all into a civilized, amusing, package. People can laugh, and understand bits and pieces of E and A, and in doing so, understand, and laugh at themselves. An audience can learn not to be so hard on themselves, in their own private lives. As for the question Sally's reviewer asked: That's my answer, and I think--on balance--Coward might agree. This was on empireonline.co.uk: Which of the following British big screen bad guys would beat up the others and take their lunch money?" Rufus Sewell : 2% Jeremy Irons : 10% Christopher Lee : 43% Alan Rickman : 40% Jason Isaacs : 5% Therese: Thank you so much for the encouraging report! But you don't think that it is "by appointement only", do you? I can't believe that tomorrow will end all this madness for you Brits! Whatever will we talk about on this GB? I am, however looking forward to the April posts about NYC and how to get to the stage door there. I will wait till May, I think to go......... waiting on news from a friend :~) Constance, Ooh, I get to delurk for a brief moment, as finally I'm able to have some imput! Yes, AR will be meeting people at the stage door in NYC. When I met him in London in December, I thanked him for a photo he'd sent to a student of mine (I'm an English teacher) as he'd taken the time to write all sorts of lovely, positive comments around the margins, and told him that the student had gone on to apply to film school at NYU, and been accepted. He flashed me a briliant smile, exclaimed, "Wonderful!" and then told me that she must arrange to meet him at the stage door when the show went to NY so he could meet her. (Keep in mind this was at the tail end of December, so he must have been fairly confident the show was headed Stateside even then.) That certainly indicates to me that we'll be able to see him there, don't you think? Thanx for the info. If someone, ANYONE finds it or has updates on Stezi's page, could you e-mail me please? Not to be annoying, but I'm desperate. I have been to about 25 different soundtrack sites and didn't find a thing!!! The really horrible thing is that everythime I search the soundtrack on a search engine (Google rox) nothing but Savage Garden junk comes up!! YUK!! Thank-you muchly for your continuing help! Ahh Becky, we'll have to run away to Broadway together! I am also very thankful for those reviews, I expect the page will be full of them tomorrow. Daisy - you're not the only one - I 've had to face up to the fact that it would be very awkward trying to get to PL without the help of my unhelpful parent. Tsk! And it's because of that that I'm extremely grateful (and, OK then, insanely jealous) for everyone's pictures and reviews - thanks to Mortianna, I'm always going to have a lovely image in my head of Al with a child wrapped around his leg :-D Oh well, Ann, for a while there it was one BIG blue link to that website -- I clicked on it and it saved me the trouble of typing in the address. As a computer neophyte myself, I am not laughing at you, honest. Another former teenage crush on older man confession: when I was 12 or 13ish and most of the other girls my age were swooning over Donny Osmond or the Jackson 5, I was oblivious to their appeal (never could see it) but I was in love with Cat Stevens. This site has a good description of the various video and DVD formats, and a listing of which country uses what. I thought it might be helpful when ordering AR tapes. http://www.broadwayarchive.com/customer_service.asp?referral=jeffscott0131#5 No problem, link fixed. My apologies to all (especially Suzanne). I think I am the reason everything has an underline. I don't even know what I did wrong, since I put both quotation marks and the <>. I have emailed Suzanne. I am sorry. Don't know why, but the site reference did not appear (although I did type it!). I'll try again: http://www.dvd.reviewer.co.uk/reviews/screenshots.asp?Index=2012 Thank you so much for pointing me in the direction of JAL's remembrance of when she saw LLD. Oh, how I wish I had seen it. Thank you, JAL, for sharing. While searching net for the TMD soundtrack I came across these film shots from same. Don't know if they are already posted elsewhere, but if not, here they are. TMD film shots NEW MOVIE FOR ALAN? From an article in our Sunday paper about Hugh Jackman (X-Men, Swordfish, and Kate & Leopold): “Jackman is taking a well-earned rest. Well, not really a rest. He is home looking after son Oscar, while wife Deborra-Lee Furness makes a short film for Miramax with Michael Gambon and Alan Rickman.” Has any-one heard about this? Barbara from Australia... thanks for that info about JS on the ABC tonight. I'm one of the minority who didn't like JS in TMD so I'm looking forward to seeing her in a different role tonight to make comparisons. Daisy, at your age I was in love with Ilya Kuryakin. NOBODY is to laugh. I am really peeved with your parents. AAAH!I did the sigular most stupid thing in my entire LIFE on Friday night.I nearly ordered a PL ticket.Thank God they were sold out or I would have had one heck of a time getting to London without parents knowing! Kolina, I know that Stezi lists Truly, Madly, Deeply under "Soundtracks" on her "Alan Rickman page." The page is inaccessible at the present time-- Tripod claims that she has exceeded her bandwith limit. SO, will someone please email Stezi and ask her: does the movie have an out of print soundtrack, or, does she refer to a CD I've seen mentioned on this GB that includes the Bach Sonata from the film? The Savage Garden song of the same title, sweet as it is, IMHO, doesn't count. (running and ducking the cloud mobiles thrown by SG fans! LOL) Georgiana offering herself? The hussy! (she's in malta, by the way) If i have anough alcohol in my blood from tonight for tomorrow - i'll ask... Constance: I can't offer myself to do this, Constance, because I don't do "the back" as you know, but I'll ask Georgiana to ask for you if you like. Presumably, she's en route somewhere at the moment or she would probably offer herself. Sunday Farewell Theatre-goers: Will one of you PLEASE ask AR if the NY fans will be welcomed to meet him after the show as in the Albery? I am aware that he might not know, that it might be beyond his control, but will one of you brave the question for me anyway and post it here for I know that it is in the hearts and minds of many AR crazed Yanks! YES, I'll second that! GET BETTER QUICK,HARLII! YOU TROUBLE MAKER! :~) As One who is usually lurking, Let me take this opportunity to send GET WELL WISHES to Harlii. Speedy Recovery! Emily: Bye then. This sounds ominous. Are you leaving now AR is leaving, too? Hope there wont be a mass exodus. Constance: Thanks for your good wishes for tomorrow. It's like:" Here it is for the last time, baby. Time to say farewell. Face it, baby. Take it smack in the teeth, baby. Quote, unquote!!"(Apologies to Dorothy Parker, who I kind of borrowed this from!) Hi, Thre was a good interview of Katherine Slattery (alas no mention of A.R.) In the Age on Thursday Feb 28th 2002. Titled "Dusty drama By Sacha Molitorisz February 28 2002 You could try this, I hope it works. http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/02/28/1014704972803.html Just happened to see an add on the ABC so for all AUSTRALIANS,O/T Juliet Steverson, will be on Sunday night at 8.30pm "The Road from Coorain". It is made here in Australia. Never seen this one before! She was so good with AR in TMD! I would like to mention here what a really good person Jim Broadbent is! I saw him in Enchanted April which Peter Barnes (AR's good friend) got an Oscar Nomination for best Screenplay. It is very rare to meet a person who is so caring of other people.Not many people are these days... I wish him much luck at the Oscars later this month. Emily,from London I read your message and hope you can join this GB again soon... Yes, GML, we are a long way from Spring and now are entering the Winter of our Discontent so to speak! I guess variety is the spice of life -like all of us here. We are so far away from the UK and I have so little to add to this GB at times.... I really try... Bye. Lindy - thanks for all your info - I think I'll risk ordering Mesmer and see what it looks like; by the sounds I may well get away with it! I've just treated myself to a new widescreen TV and like you, await HP in May in glorious bigness! Long wait for both though, as Tower records are suggesting May as delivery date for Mesmer; mind you, we are in March, so it maybe doesn't sound quite so bad! Completely agree about the faces and seeing him live - just so awesome. I really couldn't move and take my eyes off him all the time he was on the stage. My friend who came with me to 3 of PL shows says I didn't move a muscle all through the show! But he just has that quality of literally mesmerising the audience with everything he does. Mind you, my friend thinks I'm completely mad anyway and can't see what all the fuss is about - honestly, some people have no taste, do they!! Sue, I forgot to reply to the last part of your post. Yes, the faces! Lots of expressions. Like I said, I have never sat so near the front in a play (I think I thought it was immoral to pay the top price), and AR does do it with the face. I can't recall the one you mention, there were lots. Seeing him live is magic. Sue, Having recently discussed this in depth with my know-it-all partner, I gather the video recorder probably can read NTSC (apparently known as Never Twice the Same Colour in the trade) but older TVs can't and may give you black and white or Roll (gosh, the very idea brings back those early days of fighting with the vertical hold). I suggest that you have a look at the manual for the video, ours stated this clearly on the back page. Unfortunately for our bank balance, having merely suggested that our TV was inadequate to my current needs has sent the know-it-all to the Sony website and he has picked the perfect expensive new widescreen TV that he thinks will play what I want and enhance his electronic kudos. My desire to see HP over and over again in glorious widescreen is fighting with my deepseated meanness. Harlii - good luck for the end of March, and a speedy recovery - made extra speedy with the thought of all those magic Rickman moments to help you on your way! What an ideal convalescence task! Spoiler for PL - I also love that Victor moment for timing, but the best face AR pulls has to be when he and LD are on his balcony in Act 1 and she tells him what her new husband's name is. The face he pulls as he walks behind her is completely priceless! Sorry about that Kolina. Feel free to mispell my name if you so wish (revenge is sweet). The Neil Diamond comment wasn't meant to be an insult to AR, I happen to be a fan of Neil's music, but then I again I do have weird musical tastes! This has probably been discussed on here many times already, but I was just curious if stores in the UK also carry that ultracool Snape birthday card produced by Hallmark? I just happened to find it last week in a local store and was totally ecstatic! I need to laminate that bookmark so I can use it without creasing it. That's cool. I've seen HP twice and loved every scene our favourite guy was in! Oh, and not to gbe fussy, but it's Kolina. To quote AR from S+S: "Forgive me." Oh, and does anyone knoe ANYTHING about the soundtrack????????????? Well, I'm only 15, so I don't know much about ND except for the fact that I hate how he sings. Please don't curse Alan with that compliment. I LOVE the Beatles though!! Hi Korina! A fellow Canadian - how wonderful! I too loved AR's singing in TMD. Actually, I thought he sounded a bit like Neil Diamond in fact, does anyone else share that opinion? Just wondering. Is HP still playing in the cinemas anywhere else? It's still at my local cinema - such a temptation - already seen it three times though, but I don't know if I can wait until May for the DVD. Hello!! This is a fabulous site!!! I am a HUGE Alan Rickman fan and have enjoyed EVERY movie I have seen that he is in. In fact, I am in the process of watching Sense+ Sensibility as I type this. I absoulutly ADORE Truly Madly Deeply, and the music (especially The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore!!!!!) is awsome!!!!!!!!!! I have looked EVERYWHERE for the soundtrack and have failed to find it. I would really appreciate it if one of you could tell me of a place where I could purchase it!!! Oh, and this may sound weird, but I think that Alan as the Sheriff was adorable! I know that lots of people think that Jamie was cute (not that I disagree) but the Sheriff is just as cute! Oh, and don't worry, I don't have a mad crush on AR, it's just that I think he's a cutie because of his characters. Anyway, I would appreciate ANY help at all in my quest (I will not rest, I swear it, until I find that CD!!!) and I hope you can help me!!! THANK-YOU SO MUCH!!! Keep up the excellent work on a beautiful site for a beautiful man and wonderful actor!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks again!! Lindy, Thank you for your post on your PL adventure. It is always so interesting the way everyone has their own take, perspective on what appears on the surface to be a shared experience. I was interested in the last part you wrote about what was, Noel Coward trying to teach us, if anything at all? We always have such lofty expectations from the Arts, be it visual or dramatic arts.We want to be taught a great lesson, to be edified in some form; we want to come out better than when we came in. Is it always possible? I just finished reading the play myself and as I came to the last page, I could not help but ask (after miles of laughter let me add) So..... What is the point? Is it fine for these two very dysfunctional people to carry on hurting each other? Is Coward romantisizing violence against women and visa versa? I know..... it's just a farce but usually, whether Molier or Shakespear, we come out wiser.... or do we? BUT Hey!!!What do I know? I'm just a "daft" American! I will have to go back home and see for myself! I can hardly wait!!!! (sigh) This is my last post for awhile...bye everyone Elizabeth: Thanks for Firths information. Yes, one could hardly have fathered the other! OK; I forgot to give my e-mail address for that When Love Speaks CD. So if you want it, e-mail me at address below. Post on PL. This is totally not like Mortianna's story (you were so vivid Mortianna, thanks). Saw PL on Wednesday, we had a brilliant day in London, (did the Tate Modern and were just bombed with it, its great!), ate at Browns (charming service), were delighted with our seats at the Albery, loved the play. Went round the back afterwards. Waited 40 mins in nasty cold wind. AR came out first of the cast and paused to deal with the fans, and I got my signature and a nice smile. I am not good at winning attention with conversation, and I froze too much to try. (I knew I would.) And I am really pleased that I got there and got that smile. There were others there, not many, some got him to pose with them. From an overheard conversation at the Stage Door, I can see that so many people are collecting him, often with a way in, that it feeis quite pointless (this is my view and if I could get some genuine attention, I would) to try to somehow (against all odds, with me) score some number of words as a fan. I didn't want to get a photo, it felt like stealing. If it doesn't for you, go for it. By the way, I wished I hadn't read the play beforehand. The live play was so funny, but I had read the jokes before, and consequently some of the lines were less funny for me. Depending on how the actors did it. (SPOILER FOR PRIVATE LIVES: Brilliant bit, for those of you who've seen it, when Elyot says he's a bit cleverer than Victor, and Victor takes ages to say "what?" and the entire audience fell about in unison and then applauded. Outstanding timing from Victor. END OF SPOILER) I wanted everyones autograph but they came out so slowly. Brilliant Lindsay Duncan came out shortly after AR and she almost escaped, but I managed to catch up with her, and we fumbled with the pen. She expected the lid to be off!! She replaced the lid for me after she had signed and was kind about it. A much easier person. After that I gave up so only got the two stars, which I didn't intend, wanted to have Emma Fielding, Adam Godley and the other lass sign too, in my copy of the play, but we were really cold and didn't get back to my friend at Mile End until ten to midnight. Another By the way: there are ticket touts catching people outside the Albery, and inside it says "Private Lives is Chockers" (meaning "full" for aliens) It was chockers, too, but great atmosphere. We loved row B, but there were loads of men in row A (?LD fans?) and the two in front of us were big and hard to see round. Even from there.... I am ruined now, I shall always want forward seats in a play. I could see expressions! SPOILER FOR PL:My friend works in, or rather against, domestic violence, and she, not knowing the play, was rather taken aback to find herself watching a domestic violence situation. She hated the programme picture, which shows a sort of crucified woman, bottom half, she thought, and I have to agree (its on Fausta's site, I think). She also asked what the point of PL was, was it that violence is contagious. I thought maybe Coward was saying we are all susceptible, but it doesn't quite make sense when I analyse it.But what the hell, its supposed to be a lightish comedy. (But is it?) Fausta- why, of course I'm reading it in the original French! (Sorry, just wanted to crack myself up with the very idea of such a feat). No, mine's a sad Bantam paperback (which came with the house), translated by Lowell Bair. I should try to track down the one you mentioned, but would you believe that no local libraries have this book? Incroyable! But even this version, inferior though it may be, is one of the best books I've ever read. I can't gush about it enough. Yes, I passed on the "Valmont" version precisely because of Annette Bening. And Colin Firth just doesn't seem like Valmont material- definitely not...calculating enough? My 7-year-old, who's at this moment watching "Galaxy Quest" for the eighth time, just turned to me at an AR-onscreen moment, sighed and said, "Why do we love him so?" Not bad taste for a first-grader! Sue/Lincoln, UK, I'm supposed to have surgery the end of March, so I'm hoping they arrive in time to be viewed everyday I'm well enough following surgery...but I'm afraid that Mesmer is going to keep the shipping/delivery period at 5 weeks...they told me mid April...yuck... What have I written there? My oh my... o.k., English isn´t my native tongue BUT I´ve never made THAT man mistakes... I´m sorry... I hope you have a good laugh. Well, it must be te time... here it´s nearing midnight and at my age one shouldn´t stay awake so long any more... haha. Hello again! Thanks for your hint about the "Mesmer" Video on towerrecords... I´ll check, if they sell PAL videos... maybe it´s time to look for a DVD-player... it seems to be a lot easier to get those long-wanted film on DVD than on video... eh, well, but they are more expensive... Mortanna, i already reasd the HardTalk interview-scrips on "Rickman in print"... BUT whant I wanted was THE VOICE and a slight chance to see this man in his own role than as a character in a film... you know what I mean? But o.k., there semms to be noone who bothered to videotape it. Hm, if I´d only known about it... grrrr. Here in chilly and completey wet Germany - who talked about spring? WOAH! - we don´t get such "important" informations... Now I´d like to wish all those who are going to see the last PL matinee on Sunday a very nice weekend... get all the impressions you´ll get there burned in your mind and tell the rest of us -poor souls- all about it. Sunny (trying not to burst into tears...) Remmeber????? Surely, YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN! To Jules and all the other inmates that reside here at the GB and will see the Final Sunday Night Performance of Private Lives: Take a lot of pictures, try to remmeber everything said at the Stage Door and please have a cry for me! I know that they will be in my neighborhood soon enough but I am beginning to fear that perhaps there won't be any stage door experienlasses going to the finale of PL - PLEASE send warm wishes from his Aussie friends. I guess you're all doing the Stage Door thingy? Remind him that the internet is a beautiful place where his loyal friends can share their thoughts and admiration of him (said with a smile). Verena, I'm sure you can post in German even If I(we??) don't understand it all,I'll try to.It's good exercice.I think you and I have to strain to make words come out the way we'd like it to and it's a pity because I have so much think to tell you all but just don't have enough of vocabulary.(Bizarre, I just feel the same way I was when next to Mr Alan Ricman: couln't make out what I wanted to tell him, unless I tell it french but english sounds better ('love your language, always talk about the weather!!). Sally, no Peter Firth is not Colin Firth's father. P. Firth was born in 1953, and C.Firth in 1960. The latters father was a history lecturer at King Alfred's College, Winchester. Let's be British and talk about the weather: did anybody notice the whiff of spring in the air today? OK, it's freezing, but springish nonetheless. The season when a young Rickman fan's attentions turn to... ah, never mind. Besides, we have Australians here, who are a long way from either spring, London or New York. *ducks* ;). Sigh, too much to catch up with (my PC went on strike too) but a few comments at random: Mortianna: words, words... what about these pictures?! Are we goint to see them? ;) Glad you enjoyed London anyway. Half the fun of shows or events is the sauce they come in: the new place, the new people, bla di bla. Grey hair? Died hair (dyed? I'm completely confused now)... oh, yes, must be 'dyed' hair. Well, as far as I can see, he only dies, aargh, *dyes* it for parts, ah, roles. It was its natural colour during the directing of The Winter Guest, it was natural on the Amnesty International We Know Where You Live show, and so it should be: harmonious; but since you all like details, I was only a few rows away from the stage when I saw Private Loves and the hair was clearly outgrowing the dye at the roots, and it was a sort of brownish colour there. Must be silver on the edeges only. End of details ;). No doubt after another 5 months of PL, it will be completely white, if he hasn't pulled it all off in despair of ever seeing the end of the show by then. Yes, I know they're all enjoying the play and the audiences' response, but sometimes, some Saturday mornings for instance, there must be some people out there, about five of them I'd say, who wish they could be 6 months older and book a holiday somewhere ;). About Adam Godley, I bet he's grateful he can get away with a few autographs in the evenings and doesn't have to stand in the cold and rain for ever, but I certainly do not understand why he was not nominated as best supporting actor for the Olivier Awards. Playing 'dear Victor' well is not easy, and he is just perfect at it. Tee, da, what else? Oh, yes, films... Bob Roberts makes an interesting point I thought, although hardly a new one, and the whole thing is somewhat simplistic in its presentation, but I can see why AR was interested. Good for him. The Barchester Chronicles, aaaaaar..... until very recently, I was of the opinion that it was his best performance ever. I think he has now equalled it in Private Lives, although it is difficult to compare such different parts. Well, they are both complex people I suppose. Slope is not entirely bad, Elyot is... um... somewhere *beyond* bad or good I suppose. Well, I thought that after all these performances, PL would gradually go down in quality as the actors/tresses would get tired of it, but I found out last Saturday that this is not the case, far from it, and that it has matured nicely, like a good wine, so you people who are going to enjoy the last London show, don't forget to tell us all about it, it might be the best ever! Ah, and, Verena, of course you can post in German, but if Alan is a 'hervorragender Schauspieler', you must really try to tell us what it means in English, because my German is very basic, but my imagination is rife, and I'm sure you wouldn't want me to go to bed tonight thinking that you just called the guy a 'transexual inveterate gambler' (joke ;) Don't have Sky, but 'Morse' is on tonight too, on ITV (I think). I rarely find an occasion to turn on the box, but this is one. For sure Sally I'd love to have one. I've try to find out one every where in London but I didn't succeed. I'm really fond of the sonnets read by them not only mr R's one but the other too. Ah! Fausta, you have reminded me. Is Peter Firth (stage manager in AABA)the father of Colin Firth in "real life"? I seem to have a copy of When Love Speaks on order at Amazon. As I managed to buy one at the actual concert, I won't need this as well. Does amyone want me to order it for them? Suppose it's about 12 quid or thereabouts. Laurel, I reviewed this edition back in 1999. Would have loved to see Mr. Rickman's interpretation of this character, but alas, went to see Othello & M Butterfly instead! As much as I like Colin Firth, Valmont is not worth it. Too much Annette Benning, not enough Colin Firth. Better to rent Bridget Jones' Diary or Pride & Prejudice, which are much better movies/videos. And Colin Firth is ever-present in both . . . To anyone with Sky Premiere, Galaxy Quest is on NOW!! 8p.m. I loved him in this !! Don't miss it! Hey. May I write in german?...ok. Alan Rickman ist sicherlich ein hervorragender Schauspieler und ein wunderbarer Mensch.Ich beneide jeden,der bisher das große Vergnügen hatte,ihn persönlich zu treffen.Wäre ich alt genug.hätte das nötige Geld und eventuell ein Reisebegleitung,wäre ich mit Sicherheit längst in London gewesen und hätte mit PL angesehen. Wer Lust hat,kann da ja mal übersetzen ;) Diese Seite ist einfach wunderbar und ich danke jedem,der hier etwas hinterlässt.Für die Informationen und vor allem für die Photos ;) Thank you very much alan ala Warhol Sorry Daisy if you do feel like telling me my email address is below (I forgot to put it on before!!)LOL xx I just wanted to wish everyone who's away this weekend seeing PL a very enjoyable trip - have a fab time, and don't forget to tell us all about it when you get back please! We can at least feel we've shared a bit in your experience too! Daisy - Could I just ask you what year you are in at school just out of general interest (you could email me if you don't want to tell everyone!!) You don't have to tell me at all if you don't want to!! I would also like to say thanks to the people who let me see that picture of him in those tight blue jeans. Mmmmm..... LOL Did he ever write back to anybody? i've said it before and i'll say it again - i haven't had a "normal" dream for at least ten years now, surreal is my only thing, no nightmares, just SURRRRRREEALLLness. Most frequent components are tornadoes and tidal waves, no one to read into this please - never get caught in the buggers anyway. I like the surreals ones with alan, or other people i don't usually see, always fun they are! flamingkitties, What an interesting dream. Hmmmmm, what Monopoly game piece would Alan choose? I'd think either the top hat or the race car. Has everyone seen this before? Makes me chuckle anyway. Ooooooh helen mirren, she came from southend, - went to st bernards high school for girls he he he...which is opposite where i went to sea cadets several years ago...useless font of information Sally - "I had a seriously odd dream about tomorrow last night, I was trying to get to PL ontime, but i was late and to get out of various underground stations i had to swim underwater to the ticket gates, this made me so late i missed the performace, but when i got there Lindsey and Alan and a couple of other people were sat out back having a drink and i started speaking to Lindsey, said hello, good luck with america, and she invited me and the others into a game of Monopoly, Alan said he didn't want to play, but changed his mind when it came to choosing the chracter to play with, even though i don't remeber what he chose (i was the boat). It was odd, cannot remember who won. Oh dear. " Salleeeeee! Sorreeeee about the Torygraph - of course you would have known. Told you I was grumpy this afternoon - all better now, though. Jane UK- 'robotic' is just the word I was searching for last night when I was watching "Dangerous Liaisons". I'm in the midst of reading the book (which, thank goodness, our imaginations are free to cast with more worthy individuals than John Malkovich, who looks to be
Claudia <Flipper828@aol.comfoo>
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Barbara the Wallpaperer
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concerned
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Sunny
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Birmingham, AL usa - Friday, March 29, 2002 at 05:36:47 (PST)
Mindy
CT USA - Friday, March 29, 2002 at 04:51:32 (PST)
Valerie <Brookdoc913@cs.comfoo>
Great Neck, NY - Friday, March 29, 2002 at 04:47:41 (PST)
Christine (My eyes are like a dying sun)
over 3,000 miles away, why can't he ever come closer???, United We Stand, Divided We Fall - Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 20:28:47 (PST)
Anne <ahard73977@aol.comfoo>
Alexandria, VA USA - Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 19:03:16 (PST)
Ann W
AZ USA - Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 18:24:22 (PST)
Since Coward died almost thirty years ago, I (Sheridan Morley-writer of this article) have been literary executor of his estate, and in all those years I have never seen a better PL than this one, and for a very simple reason. Ever since Noel and Gertie premiered the play back in 1930, the casting problem has always been in finding a perfectly -matched duo who actually look as though they belong together even after divorce and marriage, which is, ofcourse, what the play is all about. AR and LD do just that, for 15 years ago, it was they who (again for the director Howard Davies)premiered Christopher Hampton's award-winning adaptation of Les Liaisons Dangereuses on both sides of the Atlantic. So, from the very first rehearsal of this new PL, they came as a pre-existing couple, albeit one who hadn't worked together since. Second excerpt: The last time Lindsay was in Broadway was for Pinter's Ashes to Ashes . She says: 'We played to some deeply mystified and sometimes quite angry subscription audiences; one woman was overheard saying to a friend,"And they have the brass balls to call this a play?" Somehow I rather liked that.' And it's not as though anyone is likely to say the same about Private Lives .
Sally
London, UK - Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 16:57:37 (PST)
lynn
Ottawa, Canada - Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 16:21:26 (PST)
Mindy
CT USA - Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 15:49:29 (PST)
Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
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Melissa
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Zach Lucas <Messy Room 90foo>
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Ann
NJ USA - Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 13:32:08 (PST)
Constance
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Ann
NJ USA - Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 10:40:34 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 09:53:17 (PST)
Constance(...thud!)
USA - Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 09:46:08 (PST)
flamingkitties <louise@bubbles16.freeserve.co.ukfoo>
uk - Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 07:24:47 (PST)
Melissa
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Valerie <brookdoc913@cs.comfoo>
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Jane
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mortianna
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Mindy
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Janine
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Ann
NJ USA - Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 16:12:37 (PST)
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Morris Plains, NJ USA - Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 16:00:50 (PST)
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Gold Coast, Qld Australia - Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 15:31:12 (PST)
Speaking of h*nds, and very lovely they are too, we got to vote between RHPoT, Romeo & Juliet and Wallace & Gromit for an end-of-term video, and who votes for RHPoT? Me. And does anyone else? Heck no. I looked like shuch a fool :o(
Daisy-will shut up and go to bed now. < foo>h...
Sunny
Germany - Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 13:39:25 (PST)
Renie *THUD*
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Amy
UK - Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 11:57:15 (PST)
Melissa
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Ann
NJ USA - Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 11:01:36 (PST)
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Claire
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Claudia
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Elizabeth
UK - Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 07:48:21 (PST)
Melissa
New Jersey, USA - Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 07:31:26 (PST)
Lee
USA - Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 07:22:10 (PST)
queen of faults
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mortianna
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UK - Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 03:11:37 (PST)
mortianna
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Ann W
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Christine (My eyes are like a dying sun)
watching from afar, United We Stand, Divided We Fall - Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 18:46:44 (PST)
Magda
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Constance
USA - Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 16:57:17 (PST)
lynn
Ottawa, Canada - Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 16:36:46 (PST)
Constance
USA - Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 15:29:56 (PST)
Heh. Do you know where that picture was taken? I saw it said *catwalk*. Thanks a lots sweets. Made my crummy day a million times brighter.
Harlii
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Gertrude
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Julia
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Julia, again
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Ann
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Kirsten
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GML
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Harlii
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Anon
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Melissa
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Barbara the Australian <hermione(underscore )3@hotmail.comfoo>
Gold Coast, Qld Australia - Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 05:45:32 (PST)
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Cary, NC USA - Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 05:33:37 (PST)
Harlii <lmhpr00@knology.net or lori.hughes@msfc.nasa.govfoo>
- Monday, March 25, 2002 at 17:34:15 (PST)
Also, the amount of drugs taken such as antibiotics can have some bearing. For instance, in a case where a child has had to take lots of drugs prior to getting their permanent teeth.
The drugs may not be an explanation for any color problems with teeth that AR may have. But given that he was born in early '46 when rationing was still very much used, getting the correct amount of proper foods is a possiblity. It may not explain the crooked teeth though. Of course, I could be totally wrong! I agree with you Claudia, though -- bright white teeth are not the norm.
Linda
Canada - Monday, March 25, 2002 at 17:31:21 (PST)
2. Ken Dodd
3. Janet Street-Porter
4. Frank Skinner
5. Alan Rickman
6. Anne Widdecombe
7. Esther Rantzen
8. Cilla Black
9. Chris Evans
10. Ronan Keating
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FastFilm
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Ann
NJ USA - Monday, March 25, 2002 at 13:16:33 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Monday, March 25, 2002 at 13:05:21 (PST)
Magda
still in hysterics at Halle Berrys performance, - Monday, March 25, 2002 at 12:55:12 (PST)
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NY - Monday, March 25, 2002 at 12:45:07 (PST)
Constance
USA - Monday, March 25, 2002 at 12:42:21 (PST)
Harlii
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Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Monday, March 25, 2002 at 12:22:05 (PST)
Elizabeth
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Jane
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Ann W
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Ann W
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Mary Anne
"Oh wonderful, when devils tell the truth!", USA - Monday, March 25, 2002 at 07:27:48 (PST)
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Sally
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Germany - Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 13:37:19 (PST)
Renie
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Amy
UK - Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 11:34:01 (PST)
Amy
UK - Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 11:28:49 (PST)
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Sally
London, UK - Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 10:04:54 (PST)
Harlii
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Seattle - Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 09:19:42 (PST)
Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 08:17:58 (PST)
JAL
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Jane
UK - Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 07:43:39 (PST)
GML
UK - Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 03:01:07 (PST)
Jane
UK - Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 02:08:37 (PST)
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Harlii
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Valerie <brookdoc913@cs.comfoo>
NY - Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 16:28:44 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 15:46:02 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 15:19:48 (PST)
Laura <trulymadlydeeply79@yahoo.comfoo>
Ontario, Canada - Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 14:35:34 (PST)
I am deeply opposed to the Disney Pooh. The charachters seem to loose...whatever they had when I read them. And Tigger has turned into an irritating, bouncing *ahem*. Sorry to be so off topic. Eyeore, definately.
Daisy
Bristol, UK - Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 14:31:07 (PST)
GML
UK - Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 13:31:44 (PST)
Michaele <mmh1324@comcast.netfoo>
Chattanooga, TN - Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 13:20:48 (PST)
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Vee
Bremen in the middle of nowhere, Germany - Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 12:45:29 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 10:30:44 (PST)
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Constance
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Jane
UK - Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 09:31:53 (PST)
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Harlii
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ana
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Bothell, WA United States - Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 05:26:52 (PST)
Jane
UK - Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 05:21:25 (PST)
Christine (Free the Winnie-the-Pooh Five!)
USA - Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 05:06:29 (PST)
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india - Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 04:00:58 (PST)
Jane
UK - Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 03:37:06 (PST)
Alan PL pics
if, anyone who mailed me for the pics hasn't recieved a reply, please accept my apologies and mail me again and i send them!
byeeeeeeeeex
missbluey
london, uk - Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 00:54:29 (PST)
Harlii <lmhpr00@knology.netfoo>
- Friday, March 22, 2002 at 21:32:31 (PST)
Gail <gail.rayment@sympatico.cafoo>
Toronto, Canada - Friday, March 22, 2002 at 21:01:54 (PST)
Claudia
GA USA - Friday, March 22, 2002 at 17:50:13 (PST)
Julia
Calgary, canada - Friday, March 22, 2002 at 17:26:10 (PST)
valerie <brookdoc913@cs.comfoo>
NY - Friday, March 22, 2002 at 17:12:43 (PST)
Conan O'Brien interview Videogram (C-O'Brien122199.exe, 7.56MB, 6 min 46 secs)
Suzanne <Suz@mail.usa.comfoo>
TX USA - Friday, March 22, 2002 at 16:27:01 (PST)
FK, Buckfast's bios say the guitarist was brought in to replace you... so are you a once and future member (maybe)? You are a busy person.
Christine
USA - Friday, March 22, 2002 at 16:15:19 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Friday, March 22, 2002 at 14:43:37 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Friday, March 22, 2002 at 14:41:56 (PST)
Constance <madaboutron4@yahoo.comfoo>
Cary, NC USA - Friday, March 22, 2002 at 14:16:29 (PST)
Melissa
NJ, USA - Friday, March 22, 2002 at 13:54:35 (PST)
SSP <sharon@spulsifer.comfoo>
Haughton, LA - Friday, March 22, 2002 at 13:50:52 (PST)
Ann W
AZ USA - Friday, March 22, 2002 at 13:41:58 (PST)
Laura <trulymadlydeeply79@yahoo.comfoo>
Ontario Canada - Friday, March 22, 2002 at 13:13:12 (PST)
Stezi <Stezi@wxs.nlfoo>
The Netherlands - Friday, March 22, 2002 at 12:51:58 (PST)
lindy
Cheshire, UK - Friday, March 22, 2002 at 12:33:06 (PST)
ladjane <ladyjane63@att.netfoo>
Birmingham, Alabama usa - Friday, March 22, 2002 at 06:15:22 (PST)
flamingkitties
southend, uk - Friday, March 22, 2002 at 02:09:17 (PST)
Barbara the Aussie <hermione(underscore )3@hotmail.comfoo>
Gold Coast, Qld Australia - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 23:42:34 (PST)
Julia <j_petrov@hotmail.comfoo>
Calgary, Canada - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 20:15:35 (PST)
Harlii
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 19:45:55 (PST)
Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 18:38:09 (PST)
Claudia
New Zealand - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 18:37:32 (PST)
Constance <madaboutron4@yahoo.comfoo>
Cary, NC USA - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 18:20:24 (PST)
Harlii
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 17:13:04 (PST)
Sally
london, UK - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 16:30:33 (PST)
I also used a website someone else recommended, which has a useful looking map of the theatre district in NY,showing all the theatres, at:http://www.nyu.edu/classes/jeffreys/gaybway/houses. I hope this will be of use.
Sally
London, UK - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 16:16:18 (PST)
Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 15:34:29 (PST)
Michaele <mmh1324@comcast.netfoo>
Chattanooga, TN - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 15:24:23 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 14:16:03 (PST)
Vee
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 12:35:19 (PST)
Vee
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 12:33:17 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 12:12:36 (PST)
Julia, supplement.
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 12:01:39 (PST)
Julia <j_petrov@hotmail.comfoo>
Calgary, Canada - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 11:55:44 (PST)
Kirsten
London, - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 11:48:43 (PST)
Harlii
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 11:41:39 (PST)
Walks the Boards
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 11:26:45 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 10:51:29 (PST)
Ann W
AZ USA - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 10:32:49 (PST)
Hazel
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 09:43:58 (PST)
Hazel
Tampa, FL USA - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 09:41:49 (PST)
But even filmstar looks won't help the catwalk model jump the theatre queue which plays a central part in Standing Room Only. It has been filming in the West End since Sunday.
Dahl plays the girlfriend of Hugh Jackman - who appeared in X-Men and Swordfish. They are teaming up with Alan Rickman, Michael Gambon and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. The short film is being part-funded by Miramax executive Harvey weinstein.
Dahl, now 22, had her acting debut alongside Anna Friel in Mad Cows in 1999 before taking a role in Best in 2000 and filming People I Know and A Revenger's Tragedy last year.
Sue
(Yes Constance, that woman has far too many vowels than are good for a person!), England - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 09:05:16 (PST)
Melissa
New Jersey, USA - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 08:39:34 (PST)
Therese
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 08:28:44 (PST)
Annette (debating on the best method to order tickets)
Mansfield, Tx - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 08:19:25 (PST)
Therese
- Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 07:03:11 (PST)
Constance
USA - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 06:54:54 (PST)
Elizabeth
UK - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 01:44:10 (PST)
Harlii
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 21:17:12 (PST)
Gaye
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 21:06:35 (PST)
Gaye
Adelaide, South Aust - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 21:02:15 (PST)
Jenserai <jenserai@hotmail.comfoo>
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 20:51:59 (PST)
Juliana <daltrey63@hotmail.comfoo>
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 20:33:30 (PST)
veronica <v_the_hottie@yahoo.comfoo>
USA - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 20:14:45 (PST)
Janine <janinels@optusnet.com.aufoo>
Melbourne, Vic Australia - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 19:59:28 (PST)
Harlii
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 19:06:16 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 18:44:50 (PST)
Erin -cakewench <dobrien@erols.comfoo>
Washington, DC USA - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 18:07:02 (PST)
Laura <trulymadlydeeply79@yahoo.comfoo>
Ontario, Canada, - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 17:29:26 (PST)
Constance
USA - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 16:44:56 (PST)
Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 16:32:06 (PST)
Constance
USA - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 16:06:11 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 15:53:15 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 15:36:02 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 15:33:03 (PST)
Constance( is there such a thing as italic-abuse?, just wondering...)
USA, Where else? - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 15:07:20 (PST)
Michaele <mmh1324@comcast.netfoo>
Chattanooga, TN - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 14:53:18 (PST)
Constance(..I know...I know...)
USA - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 14:53:16 (PST)
GCP
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 14:52:51 (PST)
Claudia <claudia@paradise.net.nzfoo>
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 14:51:31 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 14:40:38 (PST)
Harlii <lmhpr00@knology.netfoo>
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 13:58:47 (PST)
Barbara the Wallpaperer <Fanning enough to put MA to shame *hee-hee*foo>
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 13:43:37 (PST)
Barbara the Wallpaperer
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 13:41:30 (PST)
Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 13:20:24 (PST)
Gaye
Adelaide, South Aust - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 13:18:16 (PST)
Christine
USA - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 11:57:58 (PST)
Harlii
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 11:20:49 (PST)
Jenserai <jenserai@hotmail.comfoo>
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 09:55:47 (PST)
Constance
USA - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 08:40:02 (PST)
Amy
UK - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 08:17:02 (PST)
Jenserai <jenserai@hotmail.comfoo>
- Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 07:54:47 (PST)
Elizabeth
UK - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 07:27:25 (PST)
Michelle
New Jersey, USA - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 06:08:25 (PST)
Michaele <mmh1324@comcast.netfoo>
Chattanooga, TN - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 03:35:58 (PST)
Anne Gilhuly <agilhuly@gibsondunn.comfoo>
New York, NY USA - Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 23:52:25 (PST)
Harlii
- Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 21:16:46 (PST)
Laura <trulymadlydeeply79@yahoo.comfoo>
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada - Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 19:41:25 (PST)
Nicole <snape_nicole@yahoo.comfoo>
Omaha, NE United States - Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 17:17:30 (PST)
Michaele <mmh1324@comcast.netfoo>
Chattanooga, TN - Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 16:16:21 (PST)
Angelina
USA - Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 16:00:09 (PST)
curious
- Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 15:33:41 (PST)
Angelina
USA - Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 15:13:05 (PST)
Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 14:07:16 (PST)
GML
UK - Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 11:29:39 (PST)
Ann W
AZ USA - Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 10:34:00 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 10:32:55 (PST)
Vee
- Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 10:22:15 (PST)
Mesmer - "This young woman is in urgent need of the assistance of Franz Anton Mesmer"; sliding down the banisters; The hysterical (in all senses!) orgasmic healing of the Parisian ladies in a scene worthy of Ken Russell(Watch the eyes when he says "Put the rod on whichever part of the body ails you most";)); and, of course, the famous kiss, which was a little disappointing as I felt he was more kissed than kissing, although that was in character. (However, the more "shallow" amongst us were hoping for a full-on snog!!LOL) Be prepared for the the sound to be crap and have the remote ready to alter the volume constantly. All in all, a film with a great many dire moments that can all be forgiven as he looks absolutely DDG!!
Dark Harbour - has been dissected to pieces in this place. I knew the "twist" at the end but it still was a surprise. The "clues are there" (as David Frost would say) all the way through the film, although I didn't notice many on the first viewing as I was enjoying the wonderful scenery too much. (I want that island.) I am sure you will be far too adult to have the pause button ready on the "dive" scene.
Hope that is of some help. However, I would still say that the wonderful Close My Eyes is a FAR better film in all ways than these two (IMHO).
Sue
Whatever happened to some of the old girls?:Mary; Donna NY and quite a few more? did they all get cure?, England - Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 07:39:57 (PST)
Barbara the Aussie
Gold Coast, Qld Australia - Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 05:38:03 (PST)
mortianna <mortianna@gmx.netfoo>
- Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 01:49:13 (PST)
Anne Gilhuly <agilhuly@gibsondunn.comfoo>
New York, NY USA - Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 00:20:42 (PST)
GML
UK - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 23:53:33 (PST)
Anne Gilhuly <agilhuly@gibsondunn.comfoo>
New York, NY USA - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 22:30:54 (PST)
Kolina <anilok@shaw.cafoo>
Victoria, - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 22:00:49 (PST)
Constance
Cary, NC USA - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 20:29:13 (PST)
Christine (My eyes are like a dying sun)
Out of the shadows, Sorry if I don't make too much sense - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 16:54:24 (PST)
Emily
UK - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 16:51:25 (PST)
valerie <brookdoc913@cs.comfoo>
ny - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 16:43:12 (PST)
Constance
Cary, NC USA - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 16:40:54 (PST)
Laura <trulymadlydeeply79@yahoo.comfoo>
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 16:31:16 (PST)
Sue
Lincoln, UK - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 14:33:03 (PST)
concerned citizen
- Monday, March 18, 2002 at 13:46:38 (PST)
a concerned citizen
- Monday, March 18, 2002 at 13:37:19 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 13:16:50 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 13:14:52 (PST)
Sunny <HDSunny1@aol.comfoo>
Germany - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 13:09:34 (PST)
Nat
USA - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 13:03:42 (PST)
concerned
- Monday, March 18, 2002 at 12:56:12 (PST)
Thx very much,Daisy :D .....there are three interviews with AR about Harry Potter on *warnerbros.de* (also an english version,I guess).Click on Harry Potter,*Tagesprophet*(Daily Mail) and on..ohm..Cast and Crew,I suppose.Just in case... Someone asked if he had ever daydreams or so.Yes,he has.I read an interview (I think by Claire) where he said that if he had an opened window he would just stare out of it (right grammar?;D).B R ,Vee
- Monday, March 18, 2002 at 12:30:51 (PST)
Claudia <claudia@paradise.netfoo>
New Zealand - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 12:21:41 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 12:06:53 (PST)
Melissa
NJ, USA - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 12:05:04 (PST)
Kirstie
London, England - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 12:04:53 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 11:56:09 (PST)
BarbaraAnne
- Monday, March 18, 2002 at 10:47:06 (PST)
As consolation, I offer you a picture of AR an Ian McKellan - don't know if anyone's seen it before but I hadn't - http://www.rickman.8m.com/photo.html . *cross fingers that works8
Becky <astrokini@supanet.comfoo>
Manchester, UK - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 10:35:21 (PST)
secret squirrel
- Monday, March 18, 2002 at 10:35:07 (PST)
concerned
- Monday, March 18, 2002 at 10:00:01 (PST)
FastFilm
hooray for Hollywood, CA - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 09:55:42 (PST)
Constance
USA - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 09:41:09 (PST)
R. Faey
USA - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 08:50:31 (PST)
Sue
Engalnd - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 08:26:52 (PST)
Jane
UK - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 07:42:53 (PST)
Valerie <Brookdoc913 @cs.comfoo>
Great Neck, NY - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 07:33:09 (PST)
Fausta <faustaw@yahoo.comfoo>
so many Alans, so little time . . . , - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 06:11:49 (PST)
Elizabeth
UK - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 05:16:47 (PST)
Jane
UK - Monday, March 18, 2002 at 04:19:10 (PST)
Claudia <claudia@paradise.net.nzfoo>
New Zealand - Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 18:03:39 (PST)
Ann W
AZ USA - Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 17:19:47 (PST)
Renie
No big files or major mail for a week, please! :-) Merci!, - Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 17:10:54 (PST)
Sunny <HDSunn1@aol.comfoo>
Germany - Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 12:32:15 (PST)
ladyjane <ladyjane63@att.netfoo>
Birmingham, AL usa - Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 12:26:57 (PST)
So you enjoyed it then Gaye!-What role would he have played though?
Daisy
Bristol, UK - Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 11:42:23 (PST)
Gaye
Adelaide, South Australia - Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 11:29:35 (PST)
Ann W
AZ USA - Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 08:56:08 (PST)
Ann Wagner
AZ USA - Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 08:02:46 (PST)
Magda
Canada - Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 07:34:55 (PST)
Shloka Vaidialingam <justshloka@hotmail.comfoo>
india - Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 07:10:14 (PST)
Just a query too - Mesmer and Dark Harbor are my next 2 goals. Anyone ever in UK found copy of DK? Someone kindly gave me an website for ordering Mesmer so will do that tomorrow, but no luck with DK as yet. Any help gratefully received!
Sue
Lincoln, UK - Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 01:25:45 (PST)
Ann W
Aw USA - Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 00:17:49 (PST)
FastFilm
Los Angeles, CA - Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 23:07:55 (PST)
ladyjane <ladyjane63@att.netfoo>
Birmingham, AL usa - Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 17:16:44 (PST)
Broadway has welcomed a number of British actors to its theatres in recent months, including Sir Ian McKellen, Helen Mirren, Alan Rickman and Lindsay Duncan.
Perhaps the ultimate test of the generosity of New Yorkers will come on Monday, when Denise Van Outen, the former television host of The Big Breakfast , takes to the stage as Roxie Hart in the hit musical Chicago.
Sally
London, UK - Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 16:44:08 (PST)
valerie <brookdoc913 @ cs.comfoo>
great Neck Great Neck, NY - Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 16:29:08 (PST)
So, did everyone down under enjoy 'Perfect Strangers'? I really liked that :o)
Daisy
Bristol, UK - Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 15:44:12 (PST)
Michaele <mmh1324@comcast.netfoo>
Chattanooga, TN - Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 12:41:25 (PST)
Ann W
AZ USA - Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 10:13:02 (PST)
Ann W
AZ USA - Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 10:00:56 (PST)
ladyjane <ladyjane63@att.netfoo>
Birmingham, AL usa - Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 07:38:16 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 06:16:58 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 06:06:50 (PST)
Barbara the Aussie <hermione(underscore )3@hotmail.comfoo>
Gold Coast, Qld Australia - Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 05:37:06 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 04:39:34 (PST)
Janine
Melbourne, Vic Australia - Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 04:10:37 (PST)
Jane
UK - Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 03:39:25 (PST)
Angelina - agree entirely with you about CME! He's great whenever he has kids in the scene, so natural. I also love the bit with the 2 girls at the garden party towards the end with them on the sculpture thing and he just drops his head at a funny angle when he speaks to them - only is a split second but you can tell how much he likes them in only that moment. I think someone's said that they are his nieces in real life, and you can tell how much he adores them, I think.
You actually get to see quite a bit of his body in this one too - watched it again last night - barefoot, barechested and bare legged all at some point and very nice it is too! He looks just terrific.
I would also love to know what was in that office in to which he took the envelope before meeting Richard for lunch. He really laughs once the door is shut - I bet there's something really silly there to make him laugh like that as it sounds like a real laugh, not an acted one, if you see what I mean! Bit like the face everyone assumes he pulls in PL when he goes to the window to wave to Amanda and we can't see his face when he waves!
Sue
Lincoln, UK - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 23:39:47 (PST)
ladyjane <ladyjane63@att.netfoo>
Birmingham, AL usa - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 23:38:37 (PST)
Julia <j_petrov@hotmail.comfoo>
Calgary, Canada - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 23:01:37 (PST)
Barbara the Australian <hermione(underscore )3@hotmail.comfoo>
Gold Coast, Qld Australia - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 22:12:27 (PST)
Crystal <Little16Washu@aol.comfoo>
Pickens, SC America - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 19:39:52 (PST)
Angelina
USA - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 18:25:03 (PST)
Annette
Mansfield, Tx - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 17:32:58 (PST)
Christine
USA - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 17:02:53 (PST)
Annette
Mansfield, Tx - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 16:23:42 (PST)
I'm with Jenserai on the 'young people' issue (can I call it that?) I mean, I do try and make an extra effort no to sound terribly immature (and sorry if I do) and it's hardly fair to say 'spring hols, children are here to proclaim their ultimate love' seeing as if I were with him I'd probably stutter a hello and end up in a conversation about something like books. Though when they do come on and describe lusts etc. it does get rather tedious, but you can't generalise all of us.
Anyway, back On Topic(ish), if an actor has some other thing to do whilst filming, can't they simply do their scenes in one go and be done with it? Hmmm, pretty uneducated when it comes to the world of media studies though...No sleep by the look of it though, mayby Alan is a robot after all.
Daisy-sorry, did any of that make sense?
Bristol, UK - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 15:30:06 (PST)
Amy L. <starstruck142@aol.comfoo>
NY USA - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 15:23:55 (PST)
Trisha <patricia.schuman@gte.netfoo>
Bothell, WA United States - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 15:04:13 (PST)
Julie
London, England - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 14:22:19 (PST)
Sarah
Cornwall, England - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 14:19:18 (PST)
GML
UK - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 13:46:38 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 13:37:03 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 13:30:39 (PST)
Mercury
- Friday, March 15, 2002 at 12:36:52 (PST)
GML
UK - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 12:16:20 (PST)
GML
UK - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 12:01:13 (PST)
By Louise Jury Media Correspondent
13 March 2002
GML (*waves banner*)
UK - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 11:31:36 (PST)
As poor sister among Passions, is it as good as Bach? No, though a handful of scenes (Peter's denials, "To Golgotha", the Mary-Jesus duet, a lovely late soprano aria) run him close. (.............) Some "Daughter of Zion" commentaries (Julianne de Villiers, a cutting mezzo, excepted) alternated between frightful and comic, unhelped by costumes redolent of Robin Hood with three Maid Marions: one expected Alan Rickman's Sheriff to swing in at any moment. Luckily, the Little John, Welsh bass Sion Goronwy – a dead ringer for Osmin, a natural Jokanaan and a potential Boris – saved the first half as a magnificent Caiaphas (and later Centurion) (........).
GML
UK - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 11:17:09 (PST)
Magda
Canada - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 10:14:06 (PST)
Trisha <patricia.schuman@gte.netfoo>
Bothell, WA United States - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 10:07:36 (PST)
AnneMarie <amztub@hotmail.comfoo>
- Friday, March 15, 2002 at 09:36:42 (PST)
FastFilm
Los Angeles , CA USA - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 09:33:51 (PST)
Jane
UK - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 08:09:31 (PST)
Elina <profseverus@hotmail.comfoo>
Limassol, none Cyprus - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 04:43:00 (PST)
Sue
Lincoln, UK - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 03:08:28 (PST)
Gail <gailr97@yahoo.comfoo>
Melbourne, Oz - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 00:41:53 (PST)
Re: how AR feels about the obsessive fans, one interview conducted during the run of "Tango at the End of Winter" mentioned 300 pieces of fanmail arrived at the theatre every week. AR considered it a chore to go through it all, yet understood it comes with the job. I faintly remember a piece around the time of "Galaxy Quest" in which I believe he was polite (about Star Trek fans): only a few are obsessed, if it feeds imaginations/ encourages their creativity, that's good, etc..
Unfortunately, Klingons would like him too much to actually *work* as his security detail, IMHO.;)
Ann W <going to bed nowfoo>
AZ USA - Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 19:12:19 (PST)
Emily <Em_nescot0@hotmail.comfoo>
London, UK - Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 14:53:41 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 13:41:00 (PST)
josette <josette9992000@yahoo.comfoo>
or usa - Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 13:12:14 (PST)
Magda
Canada - Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 12:58:30 (PST)
Liz
Newcastle, UK - Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 12:28:02 (PST)
Kirstie
London, England - Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 11:33:13 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 11:28:52 (PST)
Sue
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 11:22:02 (PST)
Vee
The *Weser-City*, Germany - Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 10:34:20 (PST)
In addition, Mr. Rickman hates it. Go to Claire's ARRkives http://www.btinternet.com/~sc.i/arkkives.htm (I've linked to to my name) and check out Mr. Rickman's opinions for yourself. He's quite forward on how he wants to be perceived by the audience. And the "Oh, God, I want his body" is not what he had in mind..... Barbara the Wallpaperer
Harlii
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 10:29:02 (PST)
Kirstie
London, England - Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 09:56:36 (PST)
Maggie
Morris Plains, NJ USA! - Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 07:30:32 (PST)
Jane
UK - Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 04:30:36 (PST)
Jane
UK - Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 03:55:05 (PST)
Magda
Canada - Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 03:29:30 (PST)
Renie <reniept@hotmail.com foo>
(Packing, finally!) , - Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 23:14:06 (PST)
Emily <em_nescot@hotmail.comfoo>
UK - Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 19:55:02 (PST)
Gaye
Adelaide, South Australia - Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 18:32:32 (PST)
Barbara the Wallpaperer <http://www.btinternet.com/~sc.i/arkkives.htmfoo>
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 16:50:30 (PST)
Constance
USA - Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 15:15:34 (PST)
Tammi <chapman.1@nd.edufoo>
USA - Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 12:51:13 (PST)
Trisha <patricia.schuman@gte.netfoo>
Bothell, WA United States - Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 11:00:29 (PST)
Tammi <chapman.1@nd.edufoo>
South Bend, IN USA - Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 09:36:09 (PST)
Venida <kiddiecar@hotmail.comfoo>
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 09:16:51 (PST)
FastFilm
Los Angeles , CA - Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 09:12:22 (PST)
Constance <madaboutron4@yahoo.comfoo>
Cary, NC USA - Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 08:52:04 (PST)
Trisha <patricia.schuman@gte.netfoo>
Bothell, WA United States - Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 06:25:33 (PST)
Juliana <daltrey63@hotmail.comfoo>
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 04:10:13 (PST)
Lauren <laurensquirmy@hotmail.comfoo>
Torquay, England - Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 03:07:29 (PST)
Rapunzil
UK - Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 02:35:28 (PST)
Jane
UK - Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 02:02:54 (PST)
Dr.Kimbel
Berlin, Germany - Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 01:39:04 (PST)
Claire
- Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 00:16:52 (PST)
Laurel <laurelb@flash.netfoo>
CA USA - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 22:54:19 (PST)
Juliana <daltrey63@hotmail.comfoo>
- Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 21:01:35 (PST)
Obsessions are a barrier, not a path
- Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 20:37:29 (PST)
Kayla <Deathmistress_22@hotmail.comfoo>
NM - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 17:42:11 (PST)
Watch closely when AR and ET are in the car chase scene, just after their car comes out of the alley and does a spin. The left front tire is missing its hubcap, but when the camera angle changes, the hubcap is miraculously back on (in the middle of the spin)!
Continuity, shmontinuity...
Christine
USA - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 16:11:26 (PST)
Kari (thanks Joan!)
Seattle, - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 15:17:30 (PST)
Gaye
Sunny Adelaide, but please, we need some rain, South Australia - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 13:06:21 (PST)
*.*
- Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 12:37:29 (PST)
Kirstie
London, England - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 12:33:02 (PST)
What do the HP props people want with stuffed crocodiles? Can't recall them from the book.
Daisy(genius apparently, but that would be O/T and showing off, hahhahah!)
Bristol, UK - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 11:57:14 (PST)
ladyjane <ladyjane63@att.netfoo>
Birmingham, AL usa - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 11:53:26 (PST)
Sue
England - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 10:40:36 (PST)
2. when speaking, always pause with mouth slightly open askew before 're-thinking' what you are about to say then speak
3. when being killed stagger about a bit, and drop like a rag to the floor, but remember you may not be dead yet so prepare for that one final bottom clentching revival before dropping again at an odd angle into the dust/straw.
fk <flamingkitties@yahoo.comfoo>
southend, uk - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 10:27:05 (PST)
HP advisor
london, - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 09:49:43 (PST)
Constance ( such a snob...)
USA - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 09:04:22 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 08:56:24 (PST)
Laurel <laurelb@flash.netfoo>
CA USA - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 08:41:33 (PST)
Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 08:31:28 (PST)
Trisha <patricia.schuman@gte.netfoo>
Bothell, WA United States - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 08:18:51 (PST)
Jane
UK - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 08:14:58 (PST)
Trisha <patricia.schuman@gte.netfoo>
Bothell, WA United States - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 08:11:30 (PST)
Rapunzil
UK - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 07:36:57 (PST)
Sue
England - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 04:17:45 (PST)
Juliana <daltrey63@hotmail.comfoo>
- Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 03:48:38 (PST)
Juliana <daltrey63@hotmail.comfoo>
- Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 03:42:50 (PST)
Constance( Help! I'm becoming a liberal!) <madaboutron4@yahoo.comfoo>
Cary 6 am, NC USA - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 03:14:25 (PST)
Barbara the Aussie <hermione(underscore )3@hotmail.comfoo>
Gold Coast, Qld Australia. - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 23:47:02 (PST)
Dee Coats <dee_17@ihug.com.aufoo>
Adelaide, Australia - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 23:24:28 (PST)
Dee Coats <dee_17@ihug.com.aufoo>
Adelaide, SA Australia - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 23:18:58 (PST)
Juliana <daltrey63@hotmail.comfoo>
- Monday, March 11, 2002 at 18:50:37 (PST)
Claudia
GA USA - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 18:12:03 (PST)
Juliana <daltrey63@hotmail.comfoo>
- Monday, March 11, 2002 at 17:57:19 (PST)
Christine(my eyes are like a dying sun)
Life is short, live long, United We Stand, Divided We Fall - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 17:38:46 (PST)
Constance
USA - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 17:28:57 (PST)
Trisha <patricia.schuman@gte.netfoo>
Bothell, WA United States - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 17:12:36 (PST)
Christine (my eyes are like a dying sun)
Untied We Stand, Divided We Fall (especially today) - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 15:52:49 (PST)
Constance <madaboutron4@yahoo.comfoo>
Cary, NC USA - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 15:48:32 (PST)
GML
UK - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 14:44:09 (PST)
Lindy
UK - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 14:34:28 (PST)
Georgiana (LOL! All thumbs today!)
Seattle - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 14:01:01 (PST)
Daisy-please help! Someone? Anyone?
Bristol, UK - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 13:54:14 (PST)
missbluey
london, uk - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 13:53:53 (PST)
Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 13:14:46 (PST)
Vee <verena.engelhardt@web.defoo>
- Monday, March 11, 2002 at 12:57:16 (PST)
dissapointed
london, uk - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 12:25:32 (PST)
Melissa
New Jersey, USA - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 12:08:06 (PST)
Michelle
United We Stand, Divided We Fall - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 11:39:08 (PST)
Stezi <Stezi@wxs.nlfoo>
The Netherlands - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 11:00:04 (PST)
fk
southend, - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 10:48:17 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 10:40:27 (PST)
Kate: Oh god, my knickers have gone up my arse.
Alan: Ah. Feminine mystique strikes again.
Sally
London, UK - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 10:33:44 (PST)
JAL
Westchester, NY - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 08:20:43 (PST)
Liz
Newcastle, UK - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 07:49:06 (PST)
Melissa
New Jersey, USA - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 07:28:34 (PST)
Constance
USA - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 03:20:57 (PST)
Constance <madaboutron4@yahoo.comfoo>
Cary, NC USA - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 03:19:44 (PST)
Jane
UK - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 02:06:57 (PST)
mortianna <godislovefoo>
- Monday, March 11, 2002 at 00:55:17 (PST)
mortianna <earlymondaymorningfoo>
- Monday, March 11, 2002 at 00:40:01 (PST)
Gaye
South Aust - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 00:33:22 (PST)
Elizabeth
UK - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 00:03:57 (PST)
GML
UK - Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 23:56:04 (PST)
Shloka Vaidialingam <justshloka@hotmail.comfoo>
India - Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 22:43:17 (PST)
Laurel <laurelb@flash.netfoo>
CA USA - Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 21:58:33 (PST)
Making of Help, I'm a Fish! (5.5MB, 4 minutes, 38 seconds)
Suzanne <Suz@mail.usa.comfoo>
Hallettsville, TX USA - Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 21:15:42 (PST)
Juliana <daltrey63@hotmail.comfoo>
- Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 20:40:51 (PST)
Erin -cakewench <dobrien@erols.comfoo>
Washington, DC USA - Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 20:28:34 (PST)
Laurel <laurelb@flash.netfoo>
CA USA - Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 20:21:18 (PST)
Jenserai <jenserai@hotmail.comfoo>
- Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 20:11:43 (PST)
lynn
Ottawa, Canada - Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 19:41:43 (PST)
Juliana <daltrey63@hotmail.comfoo>
- Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 19:39:00 (PST)
Gaye (testing)
Australia - Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 18:59:45 (PST)
Annette
Mansfield, Tx - Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 18:29:32 (PST)
jody <jodylynjo@msn.comfoo>
CA - Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 18:19:17 (PST)
Christine (My eyes are like a dying sun)
The world is my stage, and only i am my audience - Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 16:29:10 (PST)
Suz
- Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 16:11:08 (PST)
Stezi <Stezi@wxs.nlfoo>
The Netherlands - Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 09:35:49 (PST)
Julia <j_petrov@hotmail.comfoo>
Calgary, Canada - Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 06:43:42 (PST)
Melissa <mking@eclipse.netfoo>
New Jersey, USA - Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 06:36:05 (PST)
Vee
- Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 03:51:05 (PST)
And happy Mothers Day! Who got breakfast in bed and a Snape card then?:o)
Daisy-sorry, nothing more relevant than that to post
Bristol, UK - Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 03:08:07 (PST)
Gaye, from sunny Adelaide
Australia - Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 01:27:27 (PST)
Barbara the Australian <Hermione_3@hotmail.comfoo>
Gold Coast, Qld Australia - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 23:05:56 (PST)
Laurel <laurelb@flash.netfoo>
CA USA - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 19:05:56 (PST)
Jenserai <Jenserai@hotmail.comfoo>
USA - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 19:05:55 (PST)
Anyway... thanks Elizabeth, for that line from CME.
Christine
USA - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 18:57:14 (PST)
Juliana <daltrey63@hotmail.comfoo>
- Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 18:35:38 (PST)
Sunny <HDSunny1@aol.comfoo>
Germany - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 16:07:25 (PST)
Annette
Mansfield, TX - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 16:04:15 (PST)
Magda
Aberdeen, - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 15:55:10 (PST)
Juliana <daltrey63@hotmail.comfoo>
- Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 15:34:59 (PST)
Rike Köbis <rike_koebis@yahoo.defoo>
Kaarst, 41564 , Germany - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 15:21:43 (PST)
Constance( back to the meat loaf!) <madaboutron4@yahoo.comfoo>
Cary, NC USA - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 14:23:52 (PST)
Claire
- Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 12:37:12 (PST)
Vee
Bremen near Hamburg, Germany - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 11:59:00 (PST)
Jules
UK - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 11:48:51 (PST)
Claudia
New Zealand - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 10:47:14 (PST)
Laurel <laurelb@flash.netfoo>
CA USA - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 10:40:57 (PST)
Juliana <daltrey63@hotmail.comfoo>
- Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 10:25:54 (PST)
FastFilm
Land of LaLa, CA - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 10:14:55 (PST)
Melissa
New Jersey, USA - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 10:12:36 (PST)
Magda
Canada - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 09:58:43 (PST)
fk
southend, - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 09:50:02 (PST)
Also, a couple of the little girls running around in the party scene near the end are his real-life nieces (his sister's kids).
Christine
USA - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 09:49:27 (PST)
Michaele <mmh1324@comcast.netfoo>
Chattanooga, TN - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 09:47:23 (PST)
fk
southend, uk - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 08:17:32 (PST)
Melissa <mking@eclipse.netfoo>
New Jersey, USA - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 07:54:56 (PST)
Kirstie
London, England - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 07:30:20 (PST)
Magda
Aberdeen, - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 06:09:29 (PST)
Kirstie
London, England - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 05:40:26 (PST)
Jane
UK - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 04:11:37 (PST)
Jane
UK - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 04:08:26 (PST)
GML
UK - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 03:58:41 (PST)
Juliana <daltrey63@hotmail.comfoo>
- Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 03:56:17 (PST)
GML
UK - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 03:46:45 (PST)
Sue <sue@thompson10.in2home.co.ukfoo>
Lincoln, UK - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 23:34:58 (PST)
Constance( finally of SOME use) <madaboutron4@yahoo.comfoo>
Cary, NC USA - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 22:30:50 (PST)
Suzanne <Suz@mail.usa.comfoo>
TX USA - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 21:42:45 (PST)
Suzanne <Suz@mail.usa.comfoo>
Hallettsville, TX USA - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 20:48:22 (PST)
Constance <madaboutron4@yahoo.comfoo>
USA - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 20:23:33 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 19:37:01 (PST)
Susan <henker_kapuze@hotmail.comfoo>
romulus, mi USA - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 19:07:16 (PST)
Annette
Mansfield, TX - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 19:00:05 (PST)
Georgiana (I hate those cross-overs...)
Seattle - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 18:15:45 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 18:12:40 (PST)
Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 18:12:34 (PST)
Annette
Mansfield, TX - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 18:09:28 (PST)
ladyjane <ladyjane63@att.netfoo>
Birmingham, AL usa - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 17:56:00 (PST)
Laurel <laurelb@flash.netfoo>
CA USA - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 17:24:51 (PST)
Susan
Yorkshire - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 17:12:09 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 16:40:46 (PST)
Constance
Cary, NC USA - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 16:36:49 (PST)
AnnW
AZ USA - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 15:45:50 (PST)
Ann W
AZ USA - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 15:44:23 (PST)
Laurel <laurelb@flash.netfoo>
CA USA - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 15:33:59 (PST)
Constance
USA - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 15:27:19 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 15:02:23 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 13:27:43 (PST)
Sunny <HDSUnny1@aol.comfoo>
Germany - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 13:05:43 (PST)
Melissa <melissamorgank@yahoo.comfoo>
New Jersey, USA - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 12:01:12 (PST)
Claire
- Friday, March 08, 2002 at 10:22:10 (PST)
Sue
- Friday, March 08, 2002 at 10:00:51 (PST)
Sue
England - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 09:58:22 (PST)
Sue
England - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 09:50:18 (PST)
Jane
UK - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 09:41:35 (PST)
Georgiana (Thanks, Renie! It was new to me.) <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 09:40:19 (PST)
Annette
Mansfield, TX - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 09:35:36 (PST)
Sue
Engalnd - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 09:15:29 (PST)
Annette
Mansfield, Tx - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 08:48:25 (PST)
Renie
CA, - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 08:43:58 (PST)
Suzanne <Suz@mail.usa.comfoo>
Hallettsville, TX USA - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 07:39:04 (PST)
Melissa
New Jersey, USA - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 07:24:57 (PST)
Georgiana
Seattle - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 07:23:32 (PST)
Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 07:17:32 (PST)
10 -- Finally find show to compete against Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Program.
9 -- Save on heating bills, with all the overheated audience members.
8 -- Two men with funny teeth
7 -- Hypnotised home viewers will keep channel on, raising network numbers. 6 --
Barbara the Wallpaperer
- Friday, March 08, 2002 at 07:04:02 (PST)
Georgiana (Posters might do well to consider how much of what they have written actually related to THE WORK OF ALAN RICKMAN before clicking the 'Submit Query' tab.) <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 07:03:40 (PST)
Maggie
Jersey Girls, Best in the World!, NJ - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 06:17:02 (PST)
Jane
UK - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 06:10:55 (PST)
Melissa
New Jersey, USA - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 06:00:30 (PST)
Melissa
New Jersey, USA - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 05:48:44 (PST)
fk
southend, - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 05:41:39 (PST)
Constance <madaboutron4@yahoo.comfoo>
Cary, NC USA - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 04:57:27 (PST)
Michaele <mmh1324@comcast.netfoo>
Chattanooga, TN - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 04:11:17 (PST)
Re Dogma - he was excellent in it, and if you like the ageing rock star look (and I do as long as it doesn't come with drug-addled brain cells, deafness and bad breath) then go for it! You will have to share him, though, because I live inhope that one day he will walk across my garden pond to join me in a beer.
But I do wish people would stop with this 'blasphemy' thing (not a dig at you Jane, I know you were being flip!). WATCH the movie, LISTEN to the dialogue.
and the Ken Doll similarity? Only someone supremely secure in his own masculinity would agree to such a shot! ¦oD
Jules
UK - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 03:16:20 (PST)
fk
southend, - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 02:05:41 (PST)
Jane
UK - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 01:45:43 (PST)
Shloka Vaidialingam <justshloka@hotmail.comfoo>
India - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 00:15:41 (PST)
Constance(off to bed Wench!)
USA - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 20:41:13 (PST)
Gaye
Adelaide, South Aust - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 20:27:08 (PST)
For the record, I am not on either "side" of this feud. I just wish everyone could get along. Every name here has a real person behind it, and everyone has feelings. Personally, when things get mean and nasty here, it affects my blood pressure in a bad way, and I mean that literally, not metaphorically.
Christine
USA - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 18:46:47 (PST)
ladyjane <ladyjane63@att.netfoo>
Birmingham, AL USA - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 16:48:55 (PST)
Maggie <perla58@earthlink.netfoo>
Morris Plains, NJ USA! - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 16:25:46 (PST)
Constance(yes, I may have gone too far...)
USA - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 16:17:25 (PST)
Claudia <claudia@paradise.net.nzfoo>
New Zealand - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 16:15:03 (PST)
Teresa <tjmiddleton@worldnet.att.netfoo>
Greenwood, IN USA - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 16:13:48 (PST)
Becky
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 16:13:45 (PST)
Harlii
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 16:11:53 (PST)
Christine (my eyes are like a dying sun)
UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL! - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 16:11:16 (PST)
Claudia <claudia@paradise.net.nzfoo>
New Zealand - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 16:10:38 (PST)
Annette
Mansfield, TX - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 15:37:06 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 15:24:59 (PST)
Laurel <laurelb@flash.netfoo>
CA USA - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 15:08:24 (PST)
Constance
USA - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 14:55:00 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 14:20:56 (PST)
Michelle
United We Stand, Divided We Fall - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 14:18:12 (PST)
GCP
UK, - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 14:16:07 (PST)
Had an odd dream last night, was at the theater waiting for PL to start (we had to fly there on rollerskates over water for some reason) only for Alan to come on stage and tell us it couldn't be performed because Lindsay had run away...so beware all you American fans!
Daisy-can't tell left from right either, tragic!
Bristol, UK - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 14:08:28 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 13:58:31 (PST)
Sunny
germany - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 13:53:11 (PST)
a concerned citizen
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 13:13:02 (PST)
Sunny <HDSunny1@aol.comfoo>
Germany - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 13:12:51 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 13:10:02 (PST)
Trisha
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 12:59:46 (PST)
10 -- Finally find show to compete against Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Program.
9 -- Save on heating bills, with all the overheated audience members.
8 -- Two men with funny teeth
7 --
Barbara the Wallpaperer
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 12:13:39 (PST)
Liz
Newcastle, UK - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 11:59:57 (PST)
Trisha
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 11:53:17 (PST)
GML
UK - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 11:45:19 (PST)
Trisha <patricia.schuman@gte.netfoo>
Bothell, WA USA - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 11:30:29 (PST)
Alan Rickman is Britains favourite bedroom voice
Liz
Newcastle, UK - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 11:26:45 (PST)
GML
>hic!< - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 11:15:49 (PST)
It's plain the Bible means
That Solomon grew wise
In talking to his queens.
And never could, although
They say he counted grass,
count all the praises due
When Sheba was his lass, . . .
Ann W
AZ USA - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 11:11:44 (PST)
GML
UK - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 10:59:31 (PST)
Mercury
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 10:57:10 (PST)
no
one should ever take anything said or written online as serious as they do, no one can varify the existance of anyone outside these screened walls, not sure why everyone is treated like 5 year olds, horrible minority/masses conflict on way (feels it in bones)
secret squirrel
here, - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 10:49:31 (PST)
Constance
USA - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 10:44:43 (PST)
ummmm
london, uk - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 10:39:11 (PST)
sylvia <sylvia.rousseau@ssss.gouv.qc.cafoo>
montreal, canada - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 09:42:44 (PST)
SYLVIA <sylvia.rousseau@ssss.gouv.qc.cafoo>
montreal, canada - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 09:36:10 (PST)
Melissa
New Jersey, USA - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 09:24:32 (PST)
cindy
NH, USA - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 09:21:30 (PST)
Harlii
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 08:30:40 (PST)
FastFilm
L.A,, CA USA - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 08:16:06 (PST)
mortianna <ups - so short?!foo>
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 07:00:53 (PST)
Maggie <perla58@earthlink.netfoo>
Morris Plains, NJ USA! - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 06:44:08 (PST)
Melissa
New Jersey, USA - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 06:31:31 (PST)
Suzanne <Suz@mail.usa.comfoo>
Hallettsville, TX USA - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 06:26:46 (PST)
Melissa
New Jersey, USA - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 06:16:04 (PST)
another fan
UK - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 06:10:54 (PST)
Constance (too much coffee... I think..)
USA - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 05:51:50 (PST)
Constance(whose Dogma was run over by her Karma)
USA - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 05:38:50 (PST)
Maggie <perla58@earthlink.netfoo>
Morris Plains, NJ USA! - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 05:28:33 (PST)
Barbara the Australian <hermione(underscore )3@hotmail.comfoo>
Gold Coast, Qld Australia - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 04:47:15 (PST)
mortianna
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 04:09:21 (PST)
Sue
England - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 03:17:03 (PST)
Constance (tomorrow.... maybe...) <madaboutron4@yahoo.comfoo>
Cary 5:40am, NC USA - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 02:58:06 (PST)
Jane
UK - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 02:22:26 (PST)
flamingkitties <louise@bubbles16.freeserve.co.ukfoo>
southend, essex, uk - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 02:05:31 (PST)
Liz
Newcastle, UK - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 01:57:40 (PST)
mortianna
- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 00:45:59 (PST)
FastFilm and her National Show Horse
L.A., CA USA - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 00:38:24 (PST)
Harlii <lmhpr00@knology.netfoo>
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 23:04:47 (PST)
Harlii
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 20:36:44 (PST)
Christine (my eyes are like a dying sun)
I'm an ENTP, United We Stand, Divided We Fall - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 20:16:02 (PST)
And I totally see him as a classic motorcycle, maybe not as flashy as a Ducati but not as...grungy as a Harley (Which I adore, all you Harley fans) Maybe a Ducati.
But that's besides the point. I have a wonderment here: As I am in Chicago and there is no way in hunny bunny I'm going to get to New York do you think it would be wierd if I gave something to give to AR to like someone who would be there? Is it weird to give actors things? Not as gifts but just as like...things they might like or things that remind you of them or something. (NOT in the vein of the...~*whispers*~spatulas)
I really haven't a clue. Any thoughts?
Carmen <DharmaChamelian@yahoo.comfoo>
Chicago, - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 18:37:24 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 18:36:33 (PST)
Constance <madaboutron4@yahoo.comfoo>
NC USA - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 17:56:49 (PST)
Liz
Newcastle, UK - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 17:55:57 (PST)
Christine (my eyes are like a dying sun
United We Stand, Divided We Fall - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 16:55:32 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 16:54:37 (PST)
Sally
London, Uk - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 16:19:44 (PST)
a concerned patriot
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 15:27:11 (PST)
Constance
USA - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 15:13:32 (PST)
Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 15:04:03 (PST)
Not very profound, but worth a mention I thought.
Sally(again)
London, UK - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 14:48:01 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 14:27:40 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 14:24:01 (PST)
The Porker from Cork
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 13:55:32 (PST)
Constance
USA - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 12:58:34 (PST)
Ann W
AZ USA - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 12:56:02 (PST)
Jennifer <jelleebaby@yahoo.comfoo>
USA - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 12:40:25 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 12:36:00 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 12:34:17 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 12:30:28 (PST)
Gaye
Adelaide, South Aust - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 12:27:35 (PST)
Cate <cate8476@yahoo.comfoo>
MD USA - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 12:27:25 (PST)
GML
UK - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 12:22:30 (PST)
Harlii
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 12:20:42 (PST)
Melissa
New Jersey, USA - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 11:58:36 (PST)
flamingkitties <louise@bubbles16.freeserve.co.ukfoo>
southend, essex, uk - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 11:22:40 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 11:20:04 (PST)
Harlii
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 11:17:58 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 11:17:15 (PST)
flamingkitties <louise@bubbles16.freeserve.co.ukfoo>
southend, essex, uk - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 11:00:06 (PST)
Elizabeth
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 10:57:32 (PST)
Elizabeth
UK - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 10:55:27 (PST)
Laurel <laurelb@flash.netfoo>
CA USA - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 10:36:36 (PST)
FastFilm and "Indy"
the stable, CA U.S.A. - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 09:59:06 (PST)
Constance <madaboutron4@yahoo.comfoo>
Cary, NC USA - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 09:36:12 (PST)
Haven't seen AABA yet but Harlii, you got me into hysterics with the 'runs like a girl' comment, sounded just like my running coach (scary!)
OT,we had a house Eucharist service today (Christian school, boring, but we miss first lesson) and the priest was Juliet Stevensons exact double. She even sounded like her
Daisy-Horses, ickh, ickh, ickh....
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 09:27:39 (PST)
Melissa "The Noonday Witch <melissa@wkar.orgfoo>
E. Lansing, MI USA - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 08:55:22 (PST)
Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 07:09:25 (PST)
Maggie <perla58@earthlink.netfoo>
Morris Plains, NJ USA! - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 07:09:25 (PST)
?
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 06:56:34 (PST)
The Porker from Cork
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 06:55:38 (PST)
They had nothing in common 'cept gases
But should Alan appear
It will be as we fear
Strumpets armed with those danged spatulasses!
Limerick Lass
County Kildare, Ireland - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 06:04:43 (PST)
Melissa
New Jersey, USA - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 05:50:06 (PST)
Jules
UK - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 05:34:39 (PST)
Jules
UK - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 05:32:30 (PST)
Mary Anne
Never been on horseback, USA - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 05:31:22 (PST)
flamingkitties <louise@bubbles16.freeserve.co.ukfoo>
southend, essex, uk - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 05:06:20 (PST)
cleekety-cleek
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 05:03:40 (PST)
Harlii
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 05:03:00 (PST)
Jules
UK - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 03:03:07 (PST)
Juliana <daltrey63@hotmail.comfoo>
- Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 02:58:51 (PST)
flamingkitties <louise@bubbles16.freeserve.co.ukfoo>
southend, essex, uk - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 02:30:25 (PST)
Amy
UK - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 02:26:12 (PST)
flamingkitties <louise@bubbles16.freeserve.co.ukfoo>
southend, essex, uk - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 02:16:59 (PST)
He's a perfectly competent rider. :o/ But one thing did strike me: look at the one he rides in S&S (beautiful, looks a bit like a Morgan), and compare it to the one in RHPoT - they're terribly similar. I wonder if he loved and trusted it so much after RHPoT that he made sure he got it again for S&S.
Jules
UK - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 02:11:25 (PST)
flamingkitties <louise@bubbles16.freeserve.co.ukfoo>
southend, essex, uk - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 01:54:54 (PST)
Gaye
Adelaide, South Australia - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 00:55:45 (PST)
An Awfully Big Adventure 120 minutes- R, England, 1995, (CC), Video, SS, LBOX, Adult language, adult situations
Bob Roberts 105 minutes- R, USA, 1992, (CC), Video, SS, In Stereo, Adult language
100 minutes- R, USA, 1998, (CC), SS, In Stereo, Adult language, strong sexual content, violence
Harlii
USA - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 21:23:11 (PST)
Janine
Melbourne, VIc Australia - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 20:03:51 (PST)
Janine
Melbourne, VIc Australia - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 20:01:45 (PST)
Laura <trulymadlydeeply79@yahoo.comfoo>
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 19:30:54 (PST)
Laurel <laurelb@flash.netfoo>
CA USA - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 18:24:34 (PST)
Juliana <daltrey63@hotmail.comfoo>
- Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 18:02:30 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 17:27:17 (PST)
)...
Harlii
- Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 17:19:40 (PST)
Christine (my eyes are like a dying sun)
ENTP, United We Stand, Divided We Fall - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 17:05:39 (PST)
Magda
Aberdeen, - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 14:17:39 (PST)
Elizabeth
UK - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 14:06:11 (PST)
I saw two completely different performances.The first one on Friday evening.AR was in superb form along with LD.The only fault I could find was with Emma Fieldings performance who seemed to be saying her lines by rote.This could have been due to who was in the audience that night.Lord Attenborough,Terry Gilliam,Sybill Shepherd plus I'm sure there were others that I missed.
The Matinee performance I thought was one ofthe most natural that I've seen.Ok there was the usual end of term things going on but it certainly didnt detract from the performance at all.The balcony scene was definately moving with LD in tears.The apartment act was done with a subtlety that I thought was delightful.No mugging to the audience for laughs.AR played it far straighter than I have seen him do before which certainly added to my enjoyment.All in all a wonderful weekend*sigh*.
Magda
Depressed post AR weekend., - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 13:40:36 (PST)
Harlii
- Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 13:06:46 (PST)
Gaye
Adelaide, S.Aust - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 12:49:17 (PST)
Julia <j_petrov@hotmail.comfoo>
Calgary, Canada - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 12:40:55 (PST)
Sunny <HDSunny1@aol.comfoo>
Germany - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 12:23:18 (PST)
flamingkitties <louise@bubbles16.freeserve,co.ukfoo>
southend, essex, uk - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 11:59:48 (PST)
Elizabeth
UK - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 11:59:47 (PST)
Elizabeth
UK - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 11:51:02 (PST)
Harlii
- Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 11:29:54 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 11:28:31 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 11:26:04 (PST)
flamingkitties <louise@bubbles16.freeserve,co.ukfoo>
southend, essex, uk - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 10:53:20 (PST)
GML
UK - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 10:43:58 (PST)
GML
UK - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 10:20:43 (PST)
Laura <trulymadlydeeply79@yahoo.comfoo>
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 09:39:43 (PST)
Verena
- Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 09:31:34 (PST)
Serena <serena_aylward@hotmail.comfoo>
London, UK - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 09:14:18 (PST)
flamingkitties
southend, essex, uk - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 08:16:54 (PST)
Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 08:10:09 (PST)
Maggie <perla58@earthlink.netfoo>
Morris Plains, NJ USA! - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 05:45:21 (PST)
Catherine
HALIFAX, - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 05:14:57 (PST)
Elizabeth
UK - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 01:52:10 (PST)
Harlii
- Monday, March 04, 2002 at 23:23:40 (PST)
Christine (my eyes are like a dying sun)
Nothing out of the ordinary, i amuse myself, United We Stand, Divided We Fall - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 20:44:17 (PST)
Anne
USA - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 20:25:08 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 19:48:56 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 17:43:24 (PST)
Christine (sitting in the shadows)
My eyes are like a dying sun, some things are better imagined than seen - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 17:30:56 (PST)
Harlii
- Monday, March 04, 2002 at 16:18:54 (PST)
Christine
USA - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 16:06:22 (PST)
Kathy <KATHYL832@aol.comfoo>
Odenton, MD USA - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 15:49:18 (PST)
missbluey
london, uk - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 14:32:02 (PST)
Juliana <daltrey63@hotmail.comfoo>
- Monday, March 04, 2002 at 14:29:46 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 14:10:00 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 13:54:57 (PST)
Sunny <HDSunny1@aol.comfoo>
germany - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 13:47:12 (PST)
Melissa
New Jersey, USA - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 13:30:22 (PST)
Sunny <HDSunn1@aol.comfoo>
Germany - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 13:20:09 (PST)
missbluey
london, uk - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 13:19:37 (PST)
Melissa
New Jersey, USA - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 12:50:26 (PST)
Harlii
- Monday, March 04, 2002 at 12:48:59 (PST)
Kirstie
London, England - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 12:45:06 (PST)
Richard Rodgers Theater
226 W. 46th Street
New York, NY 10036
212-307-4100
Theatre District
South side of 46th Street, west of Broadway; next door to the Marriott Marquis (between Broadway and 8th Avenue)
April 19 - 27, 2002
OPENS
April 28, 2002
August 3, 2002
Tue - Sat at 8pm; Sat at 2pm; Sun at 3pm
$20 - $75
TicketMaster
212-307-4100
*Note: These 3 are expensive, but they're the closest. If I go alone, I will stay at one of these if they're available. Too scary to walk any further.
Edison Hotel
Single: $152.00/night
Double Bed: $170.00 ($85/2 people)
2DB (3 occupants): $185 ($61/3 people)
2DB (4 occupants): $200 ($50/4 people)
One person: $210
Two people: $225 ($112.50/person)
Three people: $240 ($80/person)
Four people: $255 ($63.75/person)
*5th person Roll-away bed avail. at $15/night
2DB: $265.00 ($66.25/person, if 4)
*Must call to get further, more specific info.
Courtyard by Marriott
2DB: $239 - $259 ($59.75 & $64.75/person, if 4)
Harlii <lmhpr00@knology.netfoo>
- Monday, March 04, 2002 at 12:44:25 (PST)
Ann W
AZ - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 12:14:06 (PST)
Gwen Kai <snapesluva@hotmail.comfoo>
West Palm Beach, FL United We Stand - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 11:55:22 (PST)
Ann W
AZ USA - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 11:47:23 (PST)
there you go, shoot me now.
flamingkitties <louise@bubbles16.freeserve.co.ukfoo>
southend, essex, uk - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 11:24:13 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 11:21:48 (PST)
flamingkitties <louise@bubbles16.freeserve.co.ukfoo>
southend, essex, uk - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 10:43:01 (PST)
Michi
Graz, - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 10:29:51 (PST)
Brittany <brittjr89@aol.comfoo>
Prattville, AL U.S.A - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 10:24:34 (PST)
Verena
- Monday, March 04, 2002 at 10:18:06 (PST)
Sue
- Monday, March 04, 2002 at 10:14:13 (PST)
Sue
England - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 10:12:39 (PST)
Melissa
New Jersey, USA - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 10:02:12 (PST)
Michi <mboettcher@sms.atfoo>
Graz, Austria - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 10:00:47 (PST)
Constance <madaboutron4@yahoo.comfoo>
CARY, NC USA - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 09:52:31 (PST)
Jules
UK - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 07:42:31 (PST)
Sue
- Monday, March 04, 2002 at 07:17:45 (PST)
Jules
UK - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 06:39:26 (PST)
Jules
UK - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 05:43:03 (PST)
Hey oh...
UK - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 05:20:24 (PST)
Shloka Vaidialingam <justshloka@hotmail.comfoo>
India - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 03:33:47 (PST)
I have seen Private Lives 4 times now,(which all my family considers bordering on the "obsessive" - my, how little they know!)twice in October, once in January and yesterday. I don't go in for dissections of the play or actors so here are just a few "snapshot" memories.
In January I thought how the play had changed and matured from October but yesterday I thought was the best yet. I was worried that maybe the last performance would have been played for laughs but found it the most moving of the shows. Mr.Rickman seemed at his most relaxed and I didn't get the feel of "acting" I got at the first shows. It all seemed so natural.So,the memories-
The balcony scene, his hands, her tears. The wonderful decadence of the 2nd Act,the dancing, Elyot's silly wave throught the window to Amanda, the fight (he seemed to make genuine contact with the coffee table). The final Act which is so much farce was definitely more restrained than in Jan. when there was a lot of facial mugging. The fall to the cushion, brioche eating, Adam Godley's ears, Elyot taking Amanda's hand, exchanging glances and quietly leaving the room.
Two curtain calls and a nice wave to the audience as he went out through the door and it was all over. For those with an interest on the personal details, I would suggest that AR has lost some weight since the first shows, his hair was definitely a better colour and length and all in all was DDG!!
So just a few memories for people who have been and something to look forward to for those in the States. See the play anyway you can.AND look after him in the States, remember he is only on loan!!
Sue
- Monday, March 04, 2002 at 03:14:46 (PST)
Joanna D
UK - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 03:01:19 (PST)
Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Whiteleys, London - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 02:30:20 (PST)
Amy
UK - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 01:50:49 (PST)
Anne <anne@chantico.comfoo>
London, UK - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 01:22:04 (PST)
Gaye
Adelaide, South Australia - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 00:39:21 (PST)
flamingkitties <louise@bubbles16.freeserve.co.ukfoo>
southend, essex, uk - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 00:33:21 (PST)
too much wine and head is dizzy....
london, uk - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 23:45:55 (PST)
GML
UK - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 23:26:50 (PST)
Barbara the Aussie <hermione(underscore )3@hotmail.comfoo>
Gold Coast, Qld Australia - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 22:35:59 (PST)
Juliana <daltrey63@hotmail.comfoo>
- Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 20:53:44 (PST)
Harlii <lmhpr00@knology.netfoo>
- Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 19:46:58 (PST)
Emily
- Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 19:29:32 (PST)
Emily
London, UK theres something missing now.. - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 19:24:51 (PST)
Christine (by the time i see him, if i ever do, my eyes will look like two dying suns)
Personality: ENTP, United We Stand, Divided We Fall - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 17:58:09 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 17:27:16 (PST)
Christine (no mention of him liking the Beatles? ):-/ )
USA - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 17:09:18 (PST)
Lindy
UK - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 16:04:27 (PST)
Harlii
- Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 15:51:23 (PST)
flamingkitties <louise@bubbles16.freeserve.co.ukfoo>
southend, essex, uk - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 15:29:20 (PST)
flamingkitties <louise@bubbles16.freeserve.co.ukfoo>
southend, essex, uk - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 15:26:54 (PST)
goodnight all
flamingkitties <louise@bubbles16.freeserve.co.ukfoo>
southend, essex, uk - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 15:24:34 (PST)
Barbara the Australian <hermione_3@hotmail.comfoo>
Gold Coast, Qld Australia - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 15:07:49 (PST)
Kolina
- Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 14:52:59 (PST)
Constance(wine...... hmmm... must have!)
NC USA - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 14:39:14 (PST)
Claudia
GA USA - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 14:26:51 (PST)
Fausta <faustaw@yahoo.comfoo>
here, on a Sunday??, - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 14:25:46 (PST)
Claudia
GA USA - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 14:25:32 (PST)
Sunny <HDSunny1@aol.comfoo>
Germany - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 14:22:53 (PST)
Juliana <daltrey63@hotmail.comfoo>
- Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 14:08:22 (PST)
Sue
Lincoln, UK - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 14:00:03 (PST)
Jules
UK - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 13:52:45 (PST)
Anyway dreams aside, what I wanted to say was--What we all need is for AR to get a role as an orchestra conductor, all that flailing of h**ds (Homer Simpson style 'mmmm' now girls) Though I don't know if it would be doing a kindness to the overstretched casualty departments. You can see them now, con't you
'Doctor, it's another one'
'What nurse, found unconsious in front of the television?'
Yes, do you think it's because of-HIM?'
'If it is nurse, we can expect many more. Get everyone on emergency standby. Immediately!!'
Well, the thought made me chuckle.
Daisy-I really need to get out more...
Bristol, UK - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 13:19:37 (PST)
Sunny <HDSunny1@aol.comfoo>
Germany - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 13:14:29 (PST)
more wine plz.........
london, uk - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 13:12:22 (PST)
i need enough wine to get me thru' the next 6 mths HELP!
london, uk - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 13:09:49 (PST)
Elizabeth
UK - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 12:50:06 (PST)
Juliana <daltrey63@hotmail.comfoo>
- Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 12:12:51 (PST)
Constance( who needs a vacation... badly) <madaboutron4@yahoo.comfoo>
Cary, NC USA - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 11:39:34 (PST)
Christine
USA - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 10:36:23 (PST)
Melissa "The Noonday Witch" <melissa@wkar.orgfoo>
E. Lansing, MI USA - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 10:08:55 (PST)
Verena
Bremen near Hamburg, Germany - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 09:28:22 (PST)
Daisy
- Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 09:13:23 (PST)
Claudia
GA USA - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 08:19:12 (PST)
Juliana <daltrey63@hotmail.comfoo>
- Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 08:00:33 (PST)
Juliana <daltrey63@hotmail.comfoo>
- Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 07:53:34 (PST)
Constance(guilty as sin) <madaboutron4@yahoo.comfoo>
Cary, NC USA - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 07:51:17 (PST)
Juliana <daltrey63@hotmail.comfoo>
- Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 07:49:09 (PST)
Claudia
GA USA - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 07:45:36 (PST)
Juliana <daltrey63@hotmail.comfoo>
- Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 07:23:03 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 04:09:00 (PST)
Kirstie
London, England - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 02:43:13 (PST)
Gaye, who's looking forward to all those reports from PL .....
Adelaide, South Australia - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 01:48:11 (PST)
Juliana <daltrey63@hotmail.comfoo>
- Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 01:26:05 (PST)
Emily
London brr, uk - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 20:11:37 (PST)
Laurel <laurelb@flash.netfoo>
CA USA - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 18:52:45 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 17:42:28 (PST)
Q: "Is it better to love temperately or wildly, wisely or too well?"
A: "It is better to love. Period."
Renie
CA, - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 17:37:24 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 16:52:10 (PST)
Constance <madaboutron4@yahoo.comfoo>
NC USA - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 16:10:56 (PST)
Therese
- Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 15:56:54 (PST)
Kolina <anilok@shaw.cafoo>
- Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 15:46:57 (PST)
Hope everyone who goes has a great time, give the man a hug from me!(dunno, you could just say Hi instead, 'sup to you)
Daisy
Bristol, UK - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 15:12:41 (PST)
Becky <astrokini@supanet.comfoo>
Manchester, UK - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 14:08:52 (PST)
Christine (old enough to remember Ilya, too)
USA - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 13:58:41 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 13:42:34 (PST)
You just forgot to name the web-page and add a closing link tag like this: </a>
Suz (D.o.C.)
Ann
NJ USA` - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 13:09:06 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 12:33:41 (PST)
Ann
NJ USA - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 12:31:58 (PST)
Gaye
Adelaide, South Australia - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 12:28:16 (PST)
Lindy
UK - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 12:08:10 (PST)
Went to the theater today to see A Winters Tale, and I really do dispair of the population of Bristol.Some idiots mobile was ringing persistantly throughout the second act,not having been turned off the first time it rang.
Stlli haven't got email fixed so Kirsty-i'm in year nine.*ducks to avoid sudden rush to pat head*
Daisy
Bristol, UK - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 11:58:16 (PST)
Ann W
AZ USA - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 08:44:05 (PST)
Jules
UK - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 08:27:06 (PST)
flamingkitties <louise@bubbles16.freeserve.co.ukfoo>
southend, essex, uk - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 06:43:51 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 06:29:25 (PST)
Constance
USA - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 06:10:59 (PST)
Constance
NC USA - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 06:06:02 (PST)
Anon
- Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 06:04:34 (PST)
As for your and Lindy's speculations about the play, I think it's just a comedy around two people who "can't live together and can't live apart" as the one-line theatre reviews in the current literature put it. I offer you another one I found and kept, for some reason:
"Is it better to love temperately or wildly, wisely or too well? The question is posed in Howard Davies's very funny, very deep and subtle revival of Noel Coward's masterpiece, that is generally referred to as a light comedy. If this is light comedy, King Lear is a vaudeville turn."
Sally
London, UK - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 05:32:23 (PST)
Janine
Melbourne, VIc Australia - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 05:26:13 (PST)
Barbara the Australian
Gold Coast, Qld Australia - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 02:33:45 (PST)
Sue
Lincoln, UK - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 01:19:34 (PST)
Lindy
UK - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 00:50:31 (PST)
Lindy
UK - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 00:02:22 (PST)
Sorry to be thick and technical for a moment, but if a video isn't in PAL format, is it in NTSC (or whatever the letters are)? I'm sorely tempted with buying a new video machine which all nowadays seem to be play both, as someone kindly told me on here a while ago. My quest for watching Mesmer could be closer than I thought!
Sue
Lincoln, UK - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 23:46:34 (PST)
Laura <trulymadlydeeply79@yahoo.comfoo>
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 23:44:34 (PST)
Kolina <anilok@shaw.cafoo>
Victoria, Canada - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 22:26:20 (PST)
Laura <trulymadlydeeply79@yahoo.comfoo>
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 21:17:13 (PST)
Kolina <anilok@shaw.cafoo>
Victoria, Canada - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 20:16:58 (PST)
Constance <madaboutron4@yahoo.comfoo>
Cary, NC USA - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 17:54:38 (PST)
Emily
London, UK - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 17:34:52 (PST)
Harlii: What's this? Hospital? what? What? Help! What's going on? Let us know when you go in.
Oh, and Elizabeth, good luck on your hospital stint, too. Hope it all goes well.
Sally
London, UK - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 15:49:15 (PST)
Picture of AR about to "snog" Helen Mirren: Have posted it to Flamingkitties who has kindly agreed to put it up for us.So give us a couple of days.
PL: I wont be going round back myself-don't collect autographs-and I might burst into tears- so if I forget to mention it when I see people there on Sunday, would someone please ask him when he is going to NY. I mean, they must have a break between now and start of NY adventure? The rest of the month for instance?
Sally <sallyphillips@btinternet.comfoo>
London, UK - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 15:41:35 (PST)
Lindy
UK - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 15:33:24 (PST)
Laurel <laurelb@flash.netfoo>
CA USA - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 14:42:04 (PST)
Harlii
- Friday, March 01, 2002 at 14:39:31 (PST)
Sunny <HDSunny1@aol.comfoo>
Germany - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 14:38:35 (PST)
Sunny <HDSunny1@aol.comfoo>
Germany - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 14:35:25 (PST)
Constance(too emotional to spell correctly)
USA - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 14:21:45 (PST)
Gaye, enjoying the beautiful autumnal weather here down-under
Adelaide, South Aust - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 13:29:54 (PST)
nathalie
- Friday, March 01, 2002 at 13:27:27 (PST)
Elizabeth
UK - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 13:03:26 (PST)
GML
UK - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 12:32:09 (PST)
nathalie <ng_ttt@club-internet.frfoo>
Paris, - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 12:24:40 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 12:13:55 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 12:10:26 (PST)
Are you reading the LLD translation by Douglas Parmee Oxford Univ. Press, annotated edition? It's much better than the prior one.
Fausta <faustaw@yahoo.comfoo>
- Friday, March 01, 2002 at 12:09:29 (PST)
Sally
London, UK - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 12:02:45 (PST)
Verena <verena.engelhardt@web.defoo>
Bremen near Hamburg, GOG - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 11:55:03 (PST)
flamingkitties <louise@bubbles16.freeserve.co.ukfoo>
southend, essex, uk - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 11:16:57 (PST)
Kirstie <kskelt002@hotmail.comfoo>
London, England - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 11:02:29 (PST)
Sally - yes please on the photo front, if you're still in 2 minds; can't see that anyone's said no, so hope the yea's have it now!
Harlii - how on earth will you cope when all those videos arrive - you'll be in seventh heaven! Are you taking a week's holiday to be able to dwell on them all! Which one are you going to watch first? How on earth could you choose!?
And if anyone does in UK has managed to get a copy of Mesmer, I'd love to know how please 'cos I've almost given up ever seeing that one, and I would really love to - you lot with your reports have whetted my appetite somewhat again! Ta muchly.
Sue <sue@thompson10.in2home.co.ukfoo>
Lincoln, U.K. - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 10:44:51 (PST)
Kirstie
London, England - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 10:31:25 (PST)
marian <karyatiden@yahoo.comfoo>
germany - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 10:27:55 (PST)
flamingkitties/lou <louise@bubbles16.freeserve.co.ukfoo>
southend, essex, uk - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 09:29:40 (PST)
Melissa
New Jersey, USA - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 09:23:14 (PST)
flamingkitties/lou <louise@bubbles16.freeserve.co.ukfoo>
southend, essex, uk - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 09:09:53 (PST)
flamingkitties/lou <louise@bubbles16.freeserve.co.ukfoo>
southend, essex, uk - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 09:01:26 (PST)
flamingkitties/lou <louise@bubbles16.freeserve.co.ukfoo>
southend, essex, uk - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 08:55:57 (PST)
Jules
UK - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 08:24:18 (PST)
