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Barbara
Gold Coast, Australia. - Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 23:58:51 (PST)

Hello all. Jennifer, what do we say - all we want for christmas is my two front teeth! I think you Idea is a great idea especially the In Demand theme while we wait for eons on the phone. Especially when we phone the shiney bums at all the goverment departments... and medical insurance companys... Sally, that was really great to see the new Rada pics!It will be great to get GQ out on the 23rd for the Nov issue.. hopefully a photo of AR will be included. Magda thanks for the photo I think the jury is still out on the expression. It is good that the Arts are getting a lot of press at the moment. More money for the Theatre in the U.K.Gail from Toronto I remember Dr. Dolittle. and the house where Samantha Egdar( the actor from the film) lived. Beautiful place. bye.
Barbara
Gold Coast, Australia - Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 23:55:31 (PST)

Well, while I'm in wish list mode, how about these? 1. AR postage stamps - the sort you lick, not the peel and stick type.2. AR letterhead on all Tax Office correspondence. 3. Mens fashion undergoes a Regency England revival (we probably all know someone who would suit a red coat with gold buttons). 4. In Demand to play whenever you are put on hold. 5. All petrol stations to have one pump with a sign that says "reserved for tango after midnight" so we can smile as we fill up. 6. All employees to provide Tango lessons as part of their occupational health and safety obligations. 7. All anti-copying encoding becomes illegal. 8. All formats and zones for video, DVD etc. become universal (where is the global village?). 9.Alan and Rima go on forever because I couldn't bear him to be available when I am not. 10. A romantic AR film would be released EVERYWHERE.
Jennifer <jenniferj@telstr.easymail.com.aufoo>
Ballarat, Australia - Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 18:44:38 (PST)

All I want for Christmas is ... maybe my fellow fans would like to put these on their wish lists - 1. a Colonel Chair, perfect for re-reading Sense and Sensibility while listening to the soundtrack from the movie (see www.joglo.com/livingroom-1.html) 2. a Dark Harbour Rocker or Dark Harbour Double Rocker, I do not kid you, perfect for reflecting on ?????? (see www.homeportfolio.com and look in their outdoor furniture section). They would all blow the budget but are lovely.
Jennifer <jenniferj@telstra.easymail.com.aufoo>
Ballarat, USA - Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 17:40:08 (PST)

Those of you who really like Die Hard might find this site interesting. It's a critical essay that analyzes the movie according to the principles of crafting fiction. Note: this is not a film review and AR is not mentioned by name or his performance critiqued.
Magda
Canada - Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 15:04:50 (PST)

all right...who took the K in Rickman?
a Rickman admirer
USA - Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 12:30:57 (PST)

Do you think he's saying "I blame the Government...I hate the bas-----!!!!? BTW-thanks for all the computer clarifications... still over my head, but someday it will sink in.
a Ricman admirer
USA - Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 12:29:23 (PST)

Magda, that picture of AR and the Queen is just begging for a speech bubble!!
Sarah <alys@alys.fsnet.ukfoo>
Canterbury, UK - Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 10:34:34 (PST)

Mary Anne...maybe he drew his own cartoon! He's been known to do things like that, I think?
Sarah <alys@alys.fsnet.ukfoo>
Canterbury, UK - Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 10:30:34 (PST)

Juliet is in the same outfit at RADA that she wore for the Duke of York poetry reading on Sunday night. Mercifully, looks like Ralph left the burgandy velvet suit at home...
Georgiana
Seattle - Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 08:09:05 (PST)

Please visit the December Monthly Rickmanista.
Thank you!
Fausta <faustaw@yahoo.comfoo>
USA - Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 08:04:44 (PST)

Rickman's expression looks pained in that photo!
Cindie
USA - Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 07:14:29 (PST)

There's a picture of AR and Juliet Stevenson talking to the Queen at the RADA opening. They are both looking very indulgent.
Magda
Canada - Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 03:38:38 (PST)

Nice head shot pic of AR in last night's Evening Standard at the Madonna concert. Sharleen Spiteri also took part in the gig...maybe she slipped him a ticket, eh? According to someone interviewed after the show (Celebrity ITV, Tuesday) the celebs, who were in the the upper part of the stadium, were dancing as madly as the fans down below as Madonna strutted her stuff! The Victoria Wood show is on Christmas Day at 9.30 pm on BBC1.
Sarah <alys@alys.fsnet.ukfoo>
Canterbury, UK - Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 00:50:18 (PST)

A "made me grin" moment: this evening I was at my local Barnes & Noble, and was standing by the display of Harry Potter materials, collectibles (already?!), etc. There was a box of posters and one of them caught my eye: Harry in Potions class, with Snape looming over him in a very intimidating arms-crossed pose. I blinked and looked again--that drawing of Snape, though exaggerated and cartoony, could have been inspired by AR. I mean, it looked like Rickman: those angular features, the positioning of the body, that sneer . . . perhaps the illustrator for those posters got word of the casting, or else had Rickman in mind all along. Or it could be just one of those coincidences that make us smile. 8-)

Mary Anne
No coincidences in this life . . . ?, USA - Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 20:24:06 (PST)

Just a Quick Question: It is possible that I can afford a UK 4-track CD of "In Demand" that includes the video. 1. We have Windows '98 and 2. The part number is MERCD 528. Is this a good CD-s or is it the problematic one? Thanks. AW
Ann W <wagner@cybertrails.comfoo>
AZ USA - Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 19:50:31 (PST)

The BBC will air Stephen Fry reading all of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" on Radio 4 on Boxing Day.
Georgiana
Seattle - Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 18:30:38 (PST)

Harriet Walter (Fanny in S&S et al) is currently on ABC in Australia (Mon, 8.00pm) in a series called Unfinished Business playing a dumped wife and betrayed mother (but with dignity). When we can't watch him we can watch his friends!
Jennifer
Australia - Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 18:25:32 (PST)

UK fans can probably spot AR on this year's Victoria Wood Christmas special, whenever that is... I wonder how AR got tix to see Madonna; is he friends with Guy Ritchie, or Madonna, or both, or did he just shell out he dough? Hmmm....
Julia
Calgary, Canada - Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 17:00:21 (PST)

You can see AR at the Madonna Concert on "E! News Daily" (on the E! Entertainment Channel): Repeated tomorrow (30th) at 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Suzanne <SuzanneK@bigfoot.comfoo>
Hallettsville, TX USA - Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 15:53:22 (PST)

All items of news below are on the web:

Click here for Madonna concert

Click here for AR commenting on RADA architecture

Click here for opening of RADA
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 14:08:02 (PST)

Wasn't that Madonna concert restricted access/invite only?! Pretty darn impressive!

You can set your browser to not cache everything and thus have to hit reload all the time. You can change your preferences in Internet Explorer at Tool > Internet Options. On the General Tab, clcik on the 'settings' button in the Temporary Internet Files section. You can adjust your preferences by selecting from the options in the new window that appears (doesn't work all the time though - I still have to refresh the Guestbook to see updates!).

In Netscape, go to Edit > Preferences. Double click on the 'Advanced' option in the menu on the left. Select 'Cache' and at the bottom of that window, you will see 'Document in cache is compared ...' Make sure it reads "never' is selected.
Sally
USA - Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 13:58:18 (PST)

Magda, in reference to the sacrifice to the computer gods, I have discussed this with my small mammal {Rosebud-9.5lb shorthaired mini doxie} and she is being a very good little puppy,though she does want to go in the garden--the near end---to hunt mice.
a Rickman admirer
USA - Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 12:52:57 (PST)

While looking up something on Emma Thompson, I came across this account of two high school students who visited the set of The Winter Guest during filming. There are of course several references to AR! I thought you might enjoy reading it as I did! It can be found at www.geocities.com/Broadway/8487/emma.html
Christine
Montreal, Canada - Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 10:56:51 (PST)

From the London Times 29th November regarding the RADA rebuilding of the Vanburgh Theatre
“The architect’s challenge is to flatter the actor,” says Avery. “But with students there is another side. Alan Rickman said we should challenge the students. With the open wire balcony fronts I was proposing that the actor could not pretend he’s not controlling the audience when they start fidgeting. He can see them crossing and uncrossing their knees. Rickman described this as a hot auditorium which would bring out the best in both audience and actors.”

Claire
- Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 10:17:38 (PST)

My souvenir from a trip to the UK is always a cold, and a wet weekend there when we never really had a chance to get dry let alone warm has let it get well set in. However, just to add to Georgiana's note on Harry Potter locations, it appears that whatever else the movie offers, it will be a dream travelogue of the UK. As G has mentioned, Castle Combe is to be used (voted for many years the prettiest village in England and used, for those with very long memories, for the Rex Harrison 'Dr. Doolittle' movie). In addition, the teashop lady who finally took pity on the damp collection of us and gave us a lovely tea when all others were closing up - at four o'clock, teatime! - pointed out the house in Lacock which is also to be used. Lacock is a medieval village totally owned by the National Trust.

As always it was a great pleasure to be doing theatre, sightseeing etc. with Georgiana, and an equally great pleasure to finally meet Claire.
Gail <gail.rayment@sympatico.cafoo>
Toronto, Canada - Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 10:04:58 (PST)

Today's Press Associated Newsfile: "The Queen was today opening a new £32 million headquarters for the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. A host of stars was due to witness the opening - among them Lord Attenborough, Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman, Juliet Stevenson, Sylvia Syms, Lord Bragg, Geraldine McEwan, Frank Finlay, John Hurt, Cameron Mackintosh, John Mills, Sian Phillips and Tim Rice."

Georgiana
Seattle - Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 09:34:43 (PST)

AR was the answer to a question on Jepardy last night. The question was regarding Die Hard. It was the last question of the catagory, which means it was the hardest. You could look at it as being well known enough to be on Jepardy or not well known because he was the answer to the hardest question. I am going to look at it as being well known. The contestant did get the answer.
Ellen W.
USA - Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 06:57:01 (PST)

Amanda/TX,
I agree with you on Mesmer. While the film has the best hand scene so far, the rest of the movie was a disappointment (albeit greatly improved once the sound & color were remedied).
However, on A Christmas Carol, the very best by far has been Patrick Stewart's one-man stage show. Absolutely the best stage performance I've seen. I dont' like PS on film or TV, but on stage he's Really Something.
I would be intrigued, however, by a Rickman monologue on Valmont . . .
Fausta <faustaw@yahoo.comfoo>
USA - Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 05:52:40 (PST)

Rickman admirer:
The reason you probably couldn't get Claire's revised page on your PC and could get it on your husband's PC is that the page was saved to your computer's cache. Each time we visit a web page, the PC essentially takes a picture of the page and saves a copy in the cache file. Then, the next time you visit that page, it comes up much more quickly because a copy of the page is housed locally on your PC.
Usually, clicking on the Reload (in Netscape) or Refresh (in IE or AOL) button will tell the PC to go out again and find the revised page.
Keyser <keyserfan@email.comfoo>
USA - Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 04:12:56 (PST)

OK so that's a double information post - Rickman admirer, my computer doesn't always update the GB !!

Claire
- Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 03:38:28 (PST)

Visual check in - AR was at Brixton Academy Madonna concert last night.

Claire
- Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 03:35:31 (PST)

Rickman Admirer: the ways of the computer gods are not to be understood or questioned but simply accepted as capricious and temperamental. A monthly sacrifice of a small mammal under a full moon at the far end of the yard should help.
Magda
Canada - Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 03:20:30 (PST)

Hi Spotted by one of my work colleagues on UK's ITV GMTV breakfast programme this morning, AR apparently at the Madonna concert at Brixton Academy yesterday evening. Another one of my work colleagues actually at the gig, but cant interrogate him til tomorrow!!
dianne <diane.stott@@gsb.co.ukfoo>
London, UK - Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 02:18:35 (PST)

This is a computer question---yesterday I couldn't access Claires newest picture page-I kept getting the previous one-sound and no sound version. I used my husband's computer which is a few years newer, and the newest one came up, so I could see what you all were talking about. The newest pictures came up today on my own computer. Does anyone know why I couldn't get it last night and could today? And why I could access it from my husband's computer last night?Both computers are Packard Bells, BTW--can anyone enlighten me?
a Rickman admirer
USA - Tuesday, November 28, 2000 at 22:18:07 (PST)

I had a thought, sitting through the first of the many viewings of Muppet Christmas Carol (sigh)...in about ten or fifteen years, would not Alan Rickman make a simply fantastic Ebenezer Scrooge? He's so tremendous at the subtleties of stance and facial expression--can you imagine what he'd do with Christmas past? Or Tiny Tim? I think he'd define the role, even with all the others that have been done. Whatcha think?
Amanda <editor@texas.netfoo>
TX USA - Tuesday, November 28, 2000 at 20:45:45 (PST)

Well, I finally got to see Mesmer. Hmmm. While our man did a good job by the role, I really wasn't too drawn in. I saw a real parallel with "Ed Wood," another visionary who was obsessed with his dream and the strength of his personality drew others along with him. Strong, charismatic characters both. But the character of Mesmer wasn't sympathetic, wasn't particularly thoughtful of others, and I didn't find him notably sensual. Perhaps a longtime membership in a medieval group has gotten me too used to lovely clothes on men (including houppelandes and tights!), that I tuned out Mesmer's clothes and only saw the character? Other thoughts?
Amanda <editor@texas.netfoo>
TX USA - Tuesday, November 28, 2000 at 20:43:31 (PST)

The mere thought of seeing John Sessions doing an impression of Alan Rickman . . . I can only shake my head, and grin in amazement.

Mary Anne
Big fan of "Whose Line Is It, Anyway?", USA - Tuesday, November 28, 2000 at 17:09:38 (PST)

Vaguely off-topic, but could be relevant... Fiona Shaw is talking about her role on HP at EmpireOnline and mentions at the bottom that she had to sign a contract to do the first 4 films and it sounds like everyone had to do that. (Isn't there 5 films planned? Does this mean they will combine some of the dross in the 4th book with the 5th mebbe???)
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Tuesday, November 28, 2000 at 16:33:30 (PST)

Peter Lathan, of the British Theatre page (remember those stuffed ballots?), gives his favorites today and has this to say: "Rickman is not, for me, a stage actor - he lacks the technique - and so he goes out on that count."
Georgiana (wondering if Mr. Lathan has actually seen Mr. Rickman on stage?) <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Tuesday, November 28, 2000 at 16:22:31 (PST)

I would like to thank you for sharing this great and very informative page with us.It's nice to see someone of Alan Rickman's acting talent appreciated for the productions he's performed in.I've enjoyed his performances immensely and look forward to seeing him in new ones. Sincerely, Amy S. Bright
Amy Bright <ASBright61@aol.comfoo>
West Milford, WV USA - Tuesday, November 28, 2000 at 15:01:40 (PST)

Hey Rickman-Fans! Great page! For all movie-fans: CHECK OUT MY URL! It's new! See you.
Lucas <lucas-entertainment@building.comfoo>
Switzerland - Tuesday, November 28, 2000 at 12:03:48 (PST)

And more on the same from 18 November Sun:

Celebs are flocking to TV's most 'famous' road. By Tim Oglethorpe
Stella Street Thursday BBC2 NEW Mick Jagger is a big fan, fellow Rolling Stone Keith Richards wants to buy the corner shop and Michael Caine is delighted with the way he is portrayed. But not every celebrity who 'stars' in Stella Street, back this week, has given the fantasy show the thumbs-up.

Hollywood actor Alan Rickman reckons he gets a bum deal from the comedy in which John Sessions and Phil Cornwell play all the main characters. "He objected to the fact that we portray him as he was in the Die Hard film, playing the baddie," explains John.

"He told me the movie was made a long time ago, that he'd done lots of other things since and that it wasn't him I was impersonating but a character he'd played."

Alan is back in the third series of Stella Street, in which some of the world's biggest stars just happen to live in the same part of Surbiton in Surrey.

New residents include Jimmy Savile, Marlon Brando and stargazer Patrick Moore, who becomes Jimmy Hill's lodger. They join showbiz greats such as David Bowie- who enjoys temporary tenancy of Mick & Keith's Corner Shop-as well as Michael Caine, Al Pacino, Jack Nicholson and Roger Moore.

Despite Alan Rickman's grumble, John reckons that Stella Street is an affectionate portrayal of some of the world's most famous entertainers.

"There is certainly no malice intended," says the 47-year-old Scotsman who now lives in south-west London. "Phil and I are actually big fans of a lot of the people we impersonate."

Not that the pair have been tempted to ask any stars actually on to the show. Phil, 43, says: "Getting famous people to play themselves would set an unfortunate trend. We don't want that."

So rockers Mick and Keith, who are said to be desperate to appear in Stella Street, will continue to get no satisfaction. "Keith has also said he wants to buy the corner shop, although I'm sure he was only joking. He must realise it's a fake," laughs Phil, who lives in north London with wife Rita, a nurse, and two-year-old son Freddie. In the new series, Michael Caine books a coach to take fellow Stella Street residents, including cleaning lady Mrs Huggett, to the South Coast town of Seaford in search of Mrs H's long-lost husband Norman.

Phil says: "Des Lynam pops up as a gigolo who sweeps Mrs H off her feet. We also see Sting and Van Morrison doing a gig-in a bed-and-breakfast!"

Georgiana (who suspects his ever-Hans is about to become ever-Snape...I wish we could get David Weinberg in a better film.)
Seattle - Tuesday, November 28, 2000 at 05:22:48 (PST)

Leicester Mercury, November 23, 2000, So Streetwise, a comedy with only two actors

: It's the programme that has the BBC's accountants dancing a jig of delight. While Stella Street features a galaxy of stars, it is shot in three low-budget locations and has only two actors on the payroll.

Step forward John Sessions and Phil Cornwell, the funnymen who between them impersonate Sir Michael Caine, Alan Rickman, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Jimmy Hill, David Bowie, Mick Jagger, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, plus many others, all of whom live in the same privet-hedged road in Surbiton, Surrey. . . .

"We're selecting well-known people and inventing mundane fantasy lives for them,'' he says. "To a small extent they are impressions, but it is more about taking the basic person and then attaching characteristics and foibles to them that don't actually exist.

. . . . . . . "But that is the point of Stella Street. We're not trying to knock some of the greats of the acting and music professions; we are just using them for a little gentle comedy.'' That hasn't stopped actor Alan Rickman expressing disappointment at the way he is portrayed.

Says John: "He reckoned it a little unfair that I played him as he was in the Die Hard movie, in which he played German baddie Hans Gruber.''

Georgiana (Thanks, Renie, for posting the poem, and, yes, lovely r's!)
Seattle - Tuesday, November 28, 2000 at 05:14:48 (PST)

The lead paragraph on the refunded RADA from 23 Nov Evening Standard: "IT is the biggest theatrical hit in London's West End, with 96 unbroken years of success behind it. At various times it has starred some of the great acting names of the 20th century, from Gielgud to Attenborough, from Albert Finney and Glenda Jackson to Tom Courtenay and John Hurt, from Diana Rigg and Alan Rickman to Robert Lindsay and Kenneth Branagh. And now, with a £24.7 million relaunch about to be unveiled, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art is set to run and run forever. "
Georgiana
Seattle - Tuesday, November 28, 2000 at 05:08:19 (PST)

The Brits, like our Southerners, do not pronounce terminal r's but rather soften them toward the mid-front of the tongue instead of form them with the lips, as do Americans. It is a lovely soft sound. Renie, he read the poem with increasing speed and volume, having started with a touch of frivolity, so it was something like a train approaching. Quite nice. And both he and Harriet Walters had quite a few that were very playful, the humor very much appreciated by the audience. Alas, I'm told Juliet's lovely throaty voice could not be heard in the grand circle if she did not move to the microphone, which she often did not. Ralph rarely used it. It seems to me several of the poems were those Rickman read for the peace reading--wonder if he had another commitment?
By the way, learned in Gloucestershire that Harry Potter filming is to go on for some time yet. They are schedule to be shooting in Castle Coombe sometime in February.

Georgiana (Here's to a great tour guide, Gail!)
Seattle - Tuesday, November 28, 2000 at 04:33:40 (PST)

Claire, I don't know what we would do without you. The interview that was translated was really great to read. The photo's - well, they were amazing. AR does look like he is holding on to something maybe a camera bag? It is unfortunate that Rima looks so sad... Renie, where did you get that poem. It was a really lovely poem and I think, hit the mark. AR and Rima are content as time goes on.
Barbara
Gold Coast, Australia - Monday, November 27, 2000 at 23:46:43 (PST)

Fiennes says the word "fire" beautifully; the part with "At every pore with instant fires" must have been fabulous, Georgiana.

I lament that Rickman didn't read any of the poems from "Il Postino". That hint of Spencer in S&S reveals how enchanting he is when reading verse. For your collective imaginations, here is the poem "To His Coy Mistress" by Andrew Marvell (1621-1678):

Had we but world enough and time
This coyness, Lady, were no crime.
We would sit down and think which way
To walk and pass our long love's day,
Thou by the Indian Ganges' side
Shouldst rubies find; I by the tide
Of Humber would complain. I would
Love you ten years before the Flood,
And you should, if you please, refuse
Till the conversion of the Jews.
My vegetable love should grow
Vaster than empires and more slow;
An hundred years should go to praise
Thine eyes and on thy forehead gaze;
Two hundred to adore each breast,
But thirty thousand to the rest;
An age at least to every part,
And the last age should show your heart.
For, Lady, you deserve this state,
Nor would I love at lower rate.

But at my back I always hear
Time's winged chariot hurrying near;
And yonder all before us lie
Deserts of vast eternity.
Thy beauty shall no more be found,
Nor, in thy marble vault, shall sound
My echoing song; then worms shall try
That long preserved virginity,
And your quaint honor turn to dust,
And into ashes all my lust:
The grave's a fine and private place,
But none, I think, do there embrace.

Now therefore, while the youthful hue
Sits on thy skin like morning dew,
And while thy willing soul transpires
At every pore with instant fires,
Now let us sport us while we may,
And now like amorous birds of prey,
Rather at once our time devour
Than languish in his slow-chapped power.
Let us roll all our strength and all
Our sweetness up into one ball,
And tear our pleasures with rough strife
Thorough the iron gates of life:
Thus, though we cannot make our sun
Stand still, yet we will make him run.

Renie <reniept@hotmail.com foo>
DOC, I'll try and get this right . . . , - Monday, November 27, 2000 at 23:00:30 (PST)

Cannot seem to find any bubble or picture on the picture page-is it an AOL problem, or am I supposed to do something?
a Rickman admirer
USA - Monday, November 27, 2000 at 20:32:45 (PST)

Thanks Claire!
Lyn
USA - Monday, November 27, 2000 at 18:57:05 (PST)

Very good pictures, Claire, as usual! Re that picture with Rima, didn't someone mention about his hands looking like he was "putting up his dukes" (my term)? It looks to me like he is holding onto something like a shoulder bag. Part of his thumb appears to be darkened out and I think it's because it's under a strap.
Maxine <maxinerose@prodigy.netfoo>
Greeley, CO USA - Monday, November 27, 2000 at 18:13:38 (PST)

Thanks for the picture Claire. Maybe Rima finds the public attention 'demeaning' (if she really did say that) because she doesn't take a good photograph. It must be demoralising when your partner (AR) can't take a bad pic (not often at least) and you are not at all photogenic. Having seen her once, she is much more attractive than the photos I've viewed.
Stephanie <dfewings@tpg.com.aufoo>
Adelaide, Australia - Monday, November 27, 2000 at 17:58:58 (PST)

The above also ran verbatim in the Toronto Sun, same date.
Georgiana
Seattle - Monday, November 27, 2000 at 17:36:47 (PST)

The London Free Press, November 19, 2000, SUNDAY LOOK, Pg. SL6, YOU ASKED US, "RICKMAN HAS DONE IT ALL"
by ELI WITMER

Question: I am fascinated with British actor Alan Rickman, who was in the movie Robin Hood. Could you please tell me a bit about him, as well as what else he has done?

J. Ward, Scarborough

Answer: Alan Rickman was born on Feb. 21, 1946 in London, England, where he attended both the Royal College of Art and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He worked extensively with local repertory companies in such productions as The Seagull and The Grass Widow and in 1986, appeared on Broadway in the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses, for which he received a Tony nomination. He made his first North American feature film appearance in 1988 in Die Hard and his more than 20 movie credits since then include The January Man, Quigley Down Under, Closet Land, Truly Madly Deeply, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Bob Roberts, Mesmer, Sense and Sensibility, Rasputin, Dogma and Galaxy Quest.

Alan continues to make his home in London.

He is currently filming Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in England.

Georgiana
Seattle - Monday, November 27, 2000 at 17:35:30 (PST)

18 November Daily Telegraph, in a blurb about video releases of "Galaxy Quest," contains: "a marvellously bitter Alan Rickman who wanders around being very English and muttering that he "once played Richard III".

Yes, of course, Gilda, you are correct; it was "Bob Roberts." Somehow the side lights at the Duke of York brought them to mind--but would be sans shades.

Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Monday, November 27, 2000 at 17:29:38 (PST)

The Daily Mail photo is now attached to CPP as a new Bubble picture requiring your captions. It's not a serious picture as you will see.

The AP pictures are thanks to Ann W's diligent searching, and the translation (finally)of the AR German interview is now available thanks to Un-Young Choi.

Oh and the last AR and Victoria Wood exchange is located on the Sound page linked off CPP. Victoria Wood and All the Trimmings is the actual Christmas programme name.

Claire
- Monday, November 27, 2000 at 15:08:41 (PST)

For those in the UK, Look out for a Victoria Woods with All The Trimmings (Christmas Special) - AR is scheduled to be on it. And since there is a vague chance we down under may get this BBC special, can anyone in the UK expand upon Victoria Woods? IS that what this "All the trimmings" bizzo is??? Does she do the show under her own name or is it under another name??? Just so we can keep an eye out down here!
Sally <cybamuse@lycos.comfoo>
Sydney, Australia - Monday, November 27, 2000 at 14:11:19 (PST)

Georgiana: I think you mean Bob Roberts. I'm not sure where those photos were done (wish I did!)
Gilda
CT USA - Monday, November 27, 2000 at 08:19:20 (PST)

Off-topic
Please note I've changed my site's e-mail address to

Renie, Gilda: Were those press photos on the Michael Collins DVD shot at the Duke of York? Looks like the same lamps on the wall.
Georgiana (Renie--Fiennes gave the best readiinng of 'His Coy ' I've ever heard)
Heathow - Monday, November 27, 2000 at 04:28:41 (PST)

Nigel Dempster is a columnist who writes for the Daily Mail on a regular basis, sort of a 'diary page'journalist I suppose. Sorry, should have mentioned it before!
Sarah <alys@alys.fsnet.ukfoo>
Canterbury, UK - Monday, November 27, 2000 at 02:40:17 (PST)

make that George and Joya, and "anyway" instead of anyay--sigh......
a Rickman admrier
USA - Monday, November 27, 2000 at 01:45:28 (PST)

five years of what, Magda? Wouldn't mind five years worth or George and Joya, and discussing a pugilistic photo op of AR and Rima is not the worst entertainment in the world. Beats watching the Gore, Dubya thing, anyay.
a Rickman admirer
USA - Monday, November 27, 2000 at 01:42:32 (PST)

Yay! Thanks Claire - looking forward to it!!! really! :-D
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Sunday, November 26, 2000 at 16:44:49 (PST)

Photo will be up tomorrow on CPP

Someone with another life!
- Sunday, November 26, 2000 at 15:16:35 (PST)

I'm breaking out into a sweat here, Magda... No way! Can't happen! How could AR POSSIBLY be satisfied with one movie a year, particularly as his presence in HP isn't really ever more than, I would imagine, a month of work a year at present... (The mind boggles at being able to work a month a year and earn enough to not work for the rest of the year!). He's in prime acting years! Maybe he'll do more theatre work, maybe he'll do his acting project, maybe he'll get a few movie off the ground that HE wants to be in! Glory be... sweat be abated - if he's a normal, intelligent person, he'll go stark raving bonkers only working a month a year...
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Sunday, November 26, 2000 at 14:58:13 (PST)

Can everyone tell this has been a totally newsless day? And just think, if he's locked into all those HP movies, we'll have five years of this because he'll have guaranteed employment. Oh happy thought.
Magda
Canada - Sunday, November 26, 2000 at 14:34:23 (PST)

To add my 2c worth... They have been together since I was a squalling babe in a cot a few 100 miles away, they both have public careers and AR has been internationally recognised for the last 12 years. Ms Horton should be damn proud of what AR has achieved - and what she has achieved! Its not like the press follow them atound and go to press saying, "Alan Rickman with unknown woman" - they recognise her as well. Knowing the British press and their love of 'dumbing down' and 'sensationalism,' I'm going to assume this is just a photo where neither were prepared to be snapped at that moment.

That said - 100s of photos from 1997? Photo in the paper here? Doesnt anyone have access to scanner in the UK??? Someone should be grabbing these newspaper clippings and racing down to the nearest internet cafe and scanning them in if nothing else! - Or buy 2 copies of the paper (one for yourself and one for cutting up) and send them to a fan who does have acess to a scanner! By gaw, we are dying of suspense outside of the UK!!!! Truly, truly, truly envious of all fans in the UK with access to these newspaper picces etc!
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Sunday, November 26, 2000 at 13:54:35 (PST)

It would be nice to SEE the photo in question..........
a Rickman admirer
USA - Sunday, November 26, 2000 at 13:34:36 (PST)

Re: Rima. There exist a couple of video clips from the TWG opening in Venice (1997). In one, Alan and Rima are making a grand entrance together through camera flashes. They look to be very happy and comfortable as a public couple, although when they're momentarily separated, Alan is quick to reach his hand back toward Rima (who doesn't in the least look as though she needs guidance or protection). In a later clip from the same event, Phyllida Law is being interviewed in the foreground. Behind her, Rima is milling by herself in the crowd. Alan's in the upper right corner of the screen. He sees Rima by herself and (maybe?) some photographers offscreen left, looking her way. He does one of his "glides" over to her; she immediately moves off left out of view. Alan stands looking angrily off left as several flashes fire. -- Interpret what you will from this!
R.Faey
USA - Sunday, November 26, 2000 at 13:34:23 (PST)

As commented on before, AR did help Rima when she was try to get elected. I think that we are dealing with an "AR mood". There are sometimes when he is quite happy to discuss his life with Rima-{admittedly when he was less famous} which is why we know something about her, if we have read Kel Clancy's articles/interviews. There are also photo of them smiling for the camera--although some of those photo present a couple less than thrilled to be photographed--I have hundreds of those pictures myself BTW-I hate having my picture taken! Then sometimes he is growly and insists that Rima is part of his private life, and won't say a word. Usually the whole interview is a bit snarly. I am married to a sweet sensitive Englishman, and they do have moods,but that is part of their charm. Alan, if you don't want your picture taken, then best not to go to an industry awards show, and if you want to keep Rima private,then guess you will have to go alone, although I don't see what the bother is about, personally.
a secret admirer
USA - Sunday, November 26, 2000 at 11:50:13 (PST)

Sarah...for us Yanks...who's Nigel Dempster?
Mindy <mpete@usa.netfoo>
CT USA - Sunday, November 26, 2000 at 10:23:27 (PST)

I agree with Admirer and Gina. It's part of the job at public events.
Magda
Canada - Sunday, November 26, 2000 at 10:11:37 (PST)

Daily Mail pic again. Well, we can put any spin on this we like, just like Nigel Dempster did, BUT I think Rima is just waiting patiently for him to stop blathering to whoever he's talking to. He probably ended this quite ordinary conversation with a disarming smile and walked off! I think it's a totally innocent pic taken out of context by the various comments and there is no altercation going on? Sorry that I don't have a scanner at home to put everyone out of their misery!
Sarah <alys@alys.fsnet.ukfoo>
Canterbury, UK - Sunday, November 26, 2000 at 10:11:03 (PST)

Just a couple of comments on the Rima photo in the Daily Mail. It's one thing to follow people around and take photos of them trying to live their daily lives. It's another entirely to take shots at a public event when anyone would know that such photos are not only possible but very likely. I think that it's a little disingenuous to criticize the press for doing their jobs witnin reasonable parametres. Quite frankly, I think that if Rima doesn't want her photo taken, she should stay away from public events. Rima Horton ran for Parliament a number of years ago and she certainly had no difficulty having her picture taken with him then.
Gina
London, England - Sunday, November 26, 2000 at 09:26:44 (PST)

Claire do you reolize how many people you make happy? Sometimes I go to the picture page even if I have seen it just to get a boost. thanx to you and your elves.
Ellen W
USA - Sunday, November 26, 2000 at 08:12:06 (PST)

I also saw the picture in the Daily Mail. I must say he didn't exactly look thrilled that it was being taken. I don't think he had his fists up though. My interpretation would be that he was pointing to himself in a way which says "It's ok to take as many pictures as you like of me when I'm working to publicise something, but please don't involve Rima" Yes, they are both public people but don't get involved in a public way with each other's work. That's my thought anyway. On a lighter note, I managed to see Galaxy Quest for the first time on video last week. Great film !! I know it might just be me but that scene when he's at home in his appartment. Hasn't he got lovely arms ? (God, I'm obsessed ;-D)
Catherine <catherine.bowles@virgin.netfoo>
Halifax, West Yorkshire - Sunday, November 26, 2000 at 05:56:15 (PST)

AR and Rima were at a public social function together. The reality is that AR is a somewhat famous actor in England, and getting snapped by photogs is part of the job-Rima is also a public figure, and I do not see how she would be traumatized by a situation that she must have faced numerous times over the years. Every job has it's down side, and very few of us receive the money or accolades for their work that Mr. Rickman has, even though we may also have talents and have made contributions to the world. There are people, even as we speak, that are working and praying to be in exactly the situation that AR is finding himself in. I will save my sympathy for the people who really warrant it, such as those suffering from hunger, homelessness, illness and deprivation.
a Rickman admirer
USA - Sunday, November 26, 2000 at 01:17:05 (PST)

Barbra" I agree with you that Alan Rickman and Rima Horton are to be congratulated. If they have been together some thirty years or more than more power to them. If they want a private life then they should have it for acting is a job like any other. It is an art but he owes his fans only that part of his life that concerns his talent: acting, directing etc. and simply a fantasy for those who seem him that way. Anything beyond that is unrealistic. Not many actors can boast about a relationship with one special someone for that length of time. Rare it is.
Joan T <JTWinterblue@aol.comfoo>
Hanmer, USA - Saturday, November 25, 2000 at 23:33:34 (PST)

I just wanted to say that it is a shame that this photo of Alan and Rima was not taken... They seem so happy together and one little photo only... Maybe there are some out there who diagree with me. Their relationship is to be congratulated. I know they are a private couple and it must be hard to live in that Gold Fish bowl that life has become for AR. Any chance of seeing this photo soon? I think Rima is coping extremly well with all the hype that surrounds AR.Bye.
barbara <hermione_3@hotmail.comfoo>
Gold Coast, Australia - Saturday, November 25, 2000 at 23:14:54 (PST)

Man i think your so hoT and have a very cool voice. i would love to me you i think it would be interesting. you did a good job in the movie Dogma it was the best yet keep up the good work.
sarah <TheCrow@loveable.comfoo>
Gatineau, Qubec canada - Saturday, November 25, 2000 at 18:07:39 (PST)

So. Is ANYONE going to cut out this controversial pic and scan it and post it here? Then folks can decide for themselves.
Marie therese
USA - Saturday, November 25, 2000 at 10:06:34 (PST)

Following on from the Daily Mail snippet, the word 'Kingston' caught my attention in the Evening Standard for Nov. 24th. Sir Peter Hall backs new London thetare. Theatre director, Peter Hall, has backed a bid to build one of the country's most innovative theatres in Kingston. He has joined a star-studded fundraising team charged with raising £4 million to equip the theatre, due to begin construction next week. It is hoped the venue, with it's stage styled on The Globe, will become an additional base for the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Manchester Royal Exchange when it opens in 2002. Other names among the list of 15 celebrities helping to raise cash include Jerry Hall, Richard Briers, Lynda La Plante, Michael Aspel and Alec Stewart. There will be 3 theatres on the site plus a restaurant, cafe and art gallery.
Sarah <alys@alys.fsnet.ukfoo>
Canterbury, UK - Saturday, November 25, 2000 at 02:04:30 (PST)

Regarding the picture in the Daily Mail. I don't think he's got his 'fists up' at all to the photographer. It's just a typical Rickman gesture, he often brings his hands up to his chest when he's talking. It's just the way the photo has been shot and the interpretation given, perhaps? I don't think he's fending off anyone. Mind you, what a lovely concept, if he'd like to be my Knight in Shining Armour, I wouldn't say no! I'd say "What a lovely thing to do..."
Sarah <alys@alys.fsnet.ukfoo>
Canterbury, UK - Saturday, November 25, 2000 at 01:22:45 (PST)

Harry Potter figures
At Friday 24th NY noon Fed. Reserve rate, £100 million is US$139,970,000.

Claire
- Saturday, November 25, 2000 at 00:23:53 (PST)

A woman who is educated, independent and self actualized can never be "demeaned" by having her picture taken with her significant other. She has just as much value as a human being as he does and has earned the right to be beside him---any long term relationship takes courage, tenacity and maturity-it would be easier if they got married, IMHO-I think the fact that he is still technically "single" may give false hope to some that he is available on some level. She's got him for life, methinks.
a Rickman admirer
USA - Friday, November 24, 2000 at 22:43:38 (PST)

How much would l00 million pounds be in US currency approximately. can anyone give me a guestimate? Feeling foolish to ask but.........wondering.
Jillian Thomas
USA - Friday, November 24, 2000 at 21:06:55 (PST)

Diane: I just read your comment on the reaction of Alan Rickman and Rima Horton at an awards function and whether he put his hand up to the paparazzi or not is disturbing as a fan but realistic as the private couple that they choose to be. The next time she will simply stay home. The press sadly is it's own worst enemy for what they do not witness they take out of context and embellish on what is not truth. It has been said over and over that they have been a couple for over 30 years and they have their reasons what ever they may be for remaining private. I would love to see this photo to judge for myself. He has never gotton on well with the press anyway. As fans we feel a right to known all we can about him but as a man I see his point. The higher the payout for his performances the more he will be able to go into hiding when he wants. I have a thousand questions for AR but do not expect to get a single one answered. I see how disturbing this would be however. Just one picture as a couple would not have hurt them. Sounds like a long standing marriage without the formality of a marriage contract to me. I expect to get flack on these comments but life goes on. He is a great actor who needs a good romantic comedy film where he is lead actor and that would make me happy.....I do hope that the picture ends up on one of the fan pages for our viewing and opinion......Outspoken Jillian
Jillian Thomas <JTMellowyellow@aol.comfoo>
Barrie, Ontario Canada - Friday, November 24, 2000 at 21:02:03 (PST)

Just watched "January Man" and although it no literary work of art Alan Rickman is still a scene steeler. I could not place the female lead at first but she was Maid Marion in Robin Hood to Rickman's George, Sheriff of Nottingham. It is worth a few chuckles being used to American films churned out as fast as you can watch them. Some never get to see the light of day is it any wonder. This is no brilliant movie but "Ed" the artist adds something that keeps it alive.....Even scruffy looking he is THE man.....
Joan T
Sudbury, Ontario Canada - Friday, November 24, 2000 at 20:37:38 (PST)

DEMEANING?!
pleeez!
USA - Friday, November 24, 2000 at 13:03:53 (PST)

Piece in the Daily Mail today in UK ; Nigel Dempster column: Most partners of Hollywood actors are happy to be seen putting on the ritz at the awards ceremonies, but Die Hard and Truly Madly Deeply star Alan Rickman's girlfriend Rima Horton plainly finds it demeaning to be the arm candy on these occasions and seldom ventures out in public with him. Rima, an Economics lecturer at Kingston University made a rare public appearance with Rickman - presently filming the much hyped £100 million Harry Potter movie - at a BBC2 awards bash in Islington. Serious woman that she is, she deprived the photographers of the traditional arm in arm shot with her famous beau. Accompanying photo has AR with fists up at the photographer (hopefully jokingly) with Rima in the background
dianne <diane.stott@gsb.co.ukfoo>
London, USA - Friday, November 24, 2000 at 01:48:30 (PST)

From the Evening Standard 11/23:
The New £25m Star of Rada

{N}ext Wednesday will see a gathering of theatre luminaries when the Queen opens the rebuilt RADA, a stunning transformation in which Gower Street has been extensively redeveloped, Malet Street rebuilt and the two buildings properly connected to become one. (snip)

"Our boast is that 85 per cent of our students are at work within two months of graduating. Of course, often it is one job and they have to get another, but, for example, on television one recent Tuesday there were three major series in each of which a major part was played by someone who left here only last July. Of course, when it comes to what the public regards as stars, there are probably only two or three in a generation - Alan Rickman, Juliet Stevenson, Fiona Shaw and, from recent years and now coming through to play leading parts in movies and the West End, Matthew Rhys, Ioan Gruffudd, Michael Sheen."

Renie
Georgiana--Seeing Fiennes? I'm jealous. , - Thursday, November 23, 2000 at 23:09:53 (PST)

I would like to see AR and Cate Blanchett on screen together. And I think AR and ET have wonderful chemistry together--remember The View interview?--I thought they played so well off of each other in that. Wish for a romantic drama (please, no tragedy) with them playing the romantic couple.
s ;-)
USA - Thursday, November 23, 2000 at 19:36:30 (PST)

RE: actresses I'd like to see paired with AR: Mercedes Ruehl, in a cat-and-mouse mystery, a la Fugitive? Both smart, strong personalities, and of similar minds about what's important in life, I think that they'll get on famously!:) It's high time the marvelous Miranda Richardson stars with someone equal to her stregnths (although I loved the banter between her and Michael Kitchen in "Enchanted April" Closet Romantic? Moi?) I can see Alan and Juliet Binoche, in a redo of Smilla's Sense of Snow, or something intelligently equivalent. 'Fraid there aren't many great scripts out there.
Ann <wagner@cybertrails.comfoo>
AZ USA - Thursday, November 23, 2000 at 09:56:10 (PST)

I met Denzel at the premier of The Bone Collector in Montreal where it was filmed. I sat next to him in the theatre. He was very nice and we chatted for about 10 minutes. It was quite a thrill!

On the subject of "the CD", I had my sister look into sending it to me from Germany and she hit a dead end believe it or not. The guy in the store told her he'd never heard of the video clip and after calling around his conclusion was "It must only be available in the US". I could scream!
Christine
Montreal, Canada - Thursday, November 23, 2000 at 06:31:47 (PST)

MMMM! I love Denzel!
Fausta <emma-mail@mailexcite.comfoo>
USA - Thursday, November 23, 2000 at 05:21:41 (PST)

How about AR and Jane Seymour-I loved "Somewhere in Time."
a Rickman admirer
USA - Wednesday, November 22, 2000 at 22:00:42 (PST)

Magda (I'm laughing here) - I too am appalled that anyone would want to see AR with Meryl Streep - but that is the highest vote on the poll! All the stats below were the highest unless I mentioned the 2nd highest as well. I am open to suggestions of actresses that AR fans would like to see him co-star with. I'll change that poll! But its amazing how when you sit down to think of popular movie stars, your mind goes blank. Completely.

However, I do find it intriguing that so many people would like to see him act with Denzel Washington - that could be an interesting movie!
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Wednesday, November 22, 2000 at 19:06:46 (PST)

Hello everyone, Fausta, Thankyou so much for the poll - I voted Emma Thompson as well, they where terrific in JK together. Joan, I agree with you. When I first read S&S , at the end, I believe, Edward DID think that Miss Dashwood was in love with Col.Brandon. There was a lot more, in the original book, more than Emma could write for her screenplay, other relatives who did not appear in the film. I saw this when, Miss Dashwood had that interview with Edward at the end and offers him the post of Curate at Dellaford. He says "The col. must be a good man" I think and she reply's " Yes, he is the best of men". And AR IS! Bye.
barbara <hermione_3@hotmail.comfoo>
Gold Coast, Australia - Wednesday, November 22, 2000 at 18:56:54 (PST)

Hi everyone i have to agree with you now amanda after watching the movie now three times.i woke up at 3 in the morning to watch it two days ago.i really sad because im sick and wont be able to taste any food tomorrow for thanksgiving.its my schools fault they made us run in the 40s with a tshirt and shorts on.Well bye bye have a nice rest of week everyone.
tiffany <maidmarian14@cs.comfoo>
USA - Wednesday, November 22, 2000 at 16:18:13 (PST)

AR would never appear in a film with Meryl Streep because they'd fight over who got to use the accent and it would never be resolved.
Magda
Canada - Wednesday, November 22, 2000 at 16:00:30 (PST)

Ah well, if we are talking poll results and what fans of AR are like (and its jolly slow news-wise right now), here are the results so far from the polls on my site...

34% of fans would like to see AR in a film with Meryl Streep
54% would like to see AR star in a romantic role
39% would like to see AR in a film with Sean Connery, although 29% preferred to see AR in a film with Denzel Washington
55% said they would like to see AR play Sherlock Holmes in a film
48% of fans prefer him with Light Brown hair, with a distant 28% preferring blonde hair
27% say Colonel Brandon was their favourite role for AR with The Interrogator and Sheriff in equal second place (what happened to Rasputin??? I loved him in that!)
As far as what you would like to see him next direct, 38% said nothing - they only want him to act, but if you have to relinquish seeing him on the big screen, then 28% said they'd like to see him direct a Romantic Comedy...

And as far as the survey goes on my website (where the results are more readily visible), if you haven't been in a while:
41% say SandS is their favourite AR film, followed by 31% for TMD (was equal for a long time though...)
If you saw him on the street, 36% don't know how they would react, 31% would say something sensible (Hello, my name is... Loved you in... etc) and 27% would be reduced to stuttering wrecks (myself included!)
As for his best physical attribute, 54% say the entire package, followed by 27% thinking his voice his is best attribute
54% of you admire the 'entire package' while 24% admire him for helping others in the film/theatre industry
And finally, 42% think he shouldn't sacrifice acting integrity to make more block busters, but 34% say he should (and for a long time, those 2 were neck and neck as well)

The polls are ongoing on my site, and I welcome any suggestions from people out there for other polls to add!

But for my 2c worth on Fausta's site - I voted for Juliet Stephenson! Although, I will conceed he gets along fine with Emma Thompson as well...
Sally <RickmanFans@cyabmuse.comfoo>
Sydney, Aust. - Wednesday, November 22, 2000 at 15:12:41 (PST)

Blow Dry Release date 9th March 2001 in USA

Claire
- Wednesday, November 22, 2000 at 14:41:30 (PST)

Amanda Ooms and Emma Thompson are now listed as choices in the "best chemistry" poll.
Sorry, no h*and counts!
Fausta <emma-mail@mailexcite.comfoo>
USA - Wednesday, November 22, 2000 at 05:58:53 (PST)

I don't know, 'A Rickman Admirer' [not very unique, that!]. I take PL to be a ghost, not 'awake,' under the water near the end of AABA, and therefore able to see another 'ghost,' his former lover. I thought the fall had killed him.

OFF TOPIC: Have been having a grand time in London with Gail and Claire seeing a bit of live theater. Quite marvelous and only been drowned once, and stranded on the trains once. 'Tis a city of waiting at the rails... Great fun.

Will get back to searching when I get home, which is after hearing Ralph Fiennes and Juliet Stevenson read at the Duke of York on Sunday, to benefit the Arvon Foundation and hopefully thereby the future of British writing.
Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
London - Wednesday, November 22, 2000 at 05:35:34 (PST)

Rickman spotting?? Or will he be filming still? The Evening Standard Theatre Awards take place next Monday (Nov 27)night at the Savoy. 400 leading lights of the theatre world will be attending, including Dame Maggie Smith, Dougary Scott, Fiona Shaw, Simon Callow....Macaulay Culkin, will be there, too, presenting an award. Highlights from this event will be shown on Tuesday 28th Nov. on Carlton Television at 7.30pm. So, if you're in London..toddle along, who knows who you might see??
Sarah <alys@alys.fsnet.ukfoo>
Canterbury, UK - Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 23:32:50 (PST)

Emma Thompson has a definite raport with Alan Rickman and I assume since she wrote the Colonel Brandon part for him in Sense and Sensability and she did such a fine job of being Directed by him in The Winter Guest. They appeared in Judas kiss together as well. I assume they have a friendship as well as a good working relationship. In my humble opinion I also agree with whomever said that they felt that the two women in S & S that found their true loves by the end of the movie I thought were paired off with the wrong suitors. I could see Marianne Dashwood with Edward (Hugh Grant) and Miss Dashwood(Emma Thompson) with the Colonel (AR). I realize that he saw in Marianne his long lost love but there really was little chemistry between Marianne and the Colonel although AR played the part of the head over heals love towards her very well. It was not a two way chemistry that I could see and his friendship with the elder of the two sisters (E.T.)had more feeling to it. Does anyone else agree. I know they were trying to follow the book and all but Hugh Grant and Miss Winslet could have played off one another as suitors much better........Just a thought!!!
Joan T
Sudbury, Ont Canada - Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 23:11:25 (PST)

The female that Rickman has the best chemistry with is the one in the audience.
Renie
CA, - Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 16:33:15 (PST)

Kate Winslet? AR had rapport with Kate Winslet in S&S? Not in the film I saw. There was more chemistry between him and his horse. Any rapport he had was with Emma Thompson, which confused the heck out of my friend's thirteen-year-old daughter (who didn't know the novel and was amazed when they both ended up with the "wrong ones" in the wedding finale) and which was the saving grace of Judas Kiss. No, no, no, not Kate Winslet, great treasure of the United Kingdom that she is.
Magda
Canada - Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 15:00:06 (PST)

I think there was some volition there-_PL was awake under the water and didn't make any effort to swim to the top-I think that he chose his fantasy over the painful reality-certainly he didn't plan on falling and hitting his head, but did chose to passively accept his fate.
a Rickman admirer
USA - Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 14:21:44 (PST)

Tiffany, in AABA O'Hara didn't --consciously-- kill himself. He was in severe shock, and stumbled, and in the fall he struck his head and was stunned. He then either couldn't save himself or opted to let things proceed as they'd started. But it wasn't a direct act of his own volition. Or so I think.
Amanda <editor@texas.netfoo>
TX USA - Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 13:58:00 (PST)

Christine,
Aaaack! I forgot Amanda! She's definitely the prettiest, acording to my husband!
Will try tomorrow to add AO to the list. Will get this right, eventually
Fausta, again
USA - Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 13:53:40 (PST)

Hi all! I have to say that Amanda Ooms beats them all!
Christine
Montreal, Canada - Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 13:43:14 (PST)

Just in time for Thanksgiving, Jennifer from the USA asks one of the all-important questions (no, not what should I wear?):

"Which female co-star had the best chemistry with A.R.?"

i don't think I'm giving away anything by telling about that foo... if you click on the email address on the GB page, your email form automatically comes up with the address with foo at the end of it. So, just retype the address on your TO: line without the foo, and delete the address with the foo. Anybody else know anything simpler???
Maxine <maxinerose@prodigy.netfoo>
Greeley, CO USA - Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 11:47:30 (PST)

Hello everyone! I really cannot wait to see HP - what a GREAT lineup! AR always does his best in any role that he does and Maggie Smith is a wonderful thesp/actor as well.Richard Harris with AR!!! I bet this will be a special part of the film! Maxine, how do you leave the "FOO" off the end of the email? It keeps coming up on mine. I didn't type it. Claire, I really liked No.1 and 4 and I really enjoyed reading AR's insight into "As you like it" and Jaques. AR working with his friend Juliet Stevenson in this production with Adrain Noble as director as well as Fiona Shaw in the cast must have been great! Both these ladies are wonderful thesps/actors. I have seen this play twice and I see Jaques safe in the forest free from the coils of life , yet alone, able to explore within himself what he wants from life, sometimes he is afraid sometimes he is like a child, greedy to see all the good things. Sad when reality sets in... How sad it is that Men and Women are so far apart and yet they can be together.This is a great play! Thankyou for including this on your GREAT page. Bye.
Barbara <hermione_3@hotmail.comfoo>
Gold Coast, Australia - Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 00:16:39 (PST)

From Empire online:

Looking considerably less threatening than his on-screen alter ego, Ian Hart was very excited about playing You Know Who. "I’ve read all four books, they’re really good and I get to play the villain which is great."

"The cast is brilliant," says Hart of the phenomenal line-up, which includes names as Richard Harris and Dame Maggie Smith, "Maggie's very nice, so’s Alan Rickman, he’s absolutely great as Snape. I’m the only person who’s not posh in the entire cast, and I’m very happy with that."

Renie <reniept@hotmail.com foo>
Back in CA for 2 weeks! Yippee! , - Monday, November 20, 2000 at 22:04:01 (PST)

I have yet to hear of one HP character who has been miscast. Ian Hart will be excellent...remember he played Joe O'Reilly in Michael Collins (and John Lennon in Back Beat).
Penny S.
USA - Monday, November 20, 2000 at 11:25:19 (PST)

Hello, Ladies! Happily, HMV UK has listed Texas Indemand Best Of as #3 on their top ten sellers list. Also, if any of you got to watch The Beatles Revolution on ABC yesterday, you would have seen JK Rowling and Michael Kamen, among others talking about the Fab Four. Very exciting, obviously.
Julia
Calgary, Canada - Saturday, November 18, 2000 at 16:02:50 (PST)

Alan Rickman is without a doubt one of the best actors ever! We were discussing his movies on another fan page (Vladimir Kulich). I had to find out more about Mr. Rickman. This is an awesome site! Thanks
Paula Killebrew <RDMAMA@webtv.netfoo>
Calhoun, TN USA - Saturday, November 18, 2000 at 10:32:02 (PST)

Alan Rickman is referred to as 'great' in HP in this article at EmpireOnline
Sally
Sydney, Oz - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 17:27:34 (PST)

Children in Need (BBC 1) is auctioning THAT TEXAS DRESS now! Charlene S. has donated it. I have never submitted an entry before .I hope I have done this correctly but I thought you would all like to know. I hope I havn't messed up your page. My very best wishes to all you Rickman fans out there all over the world!
Ei
Liverpool, England - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 13:51:58 (PST)

That's okay. Double deleted.
D.o.C.

Hello. Sorry my last message appeared twice. I must have a twitchy mouse finger. Thanks Lillian for your your burgandy vote. I am convinced now. Jean and Lynn P, a video CD should play on either a computer with a CD rom or a DVD player (I am not sure whether absolutely every model DVD player would but since the V stands for versatile I would think so). I understand the Sony Playstation2 will also play any sort of disk. Since I have now sorted out an email address for myself I would be pleased to hear from any of the nice people who post here. Enough of my masquerading as an expert on technology, I sure the real ones will correct me if I'm wrong.
Jennifer <jenniferj@telstra.easymail.com.aufoo>
Ballarat, Australia - Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 19:35:41 (PST)

I do belive that the tie is burgundy and it does look good on him. Puce i think not with his colouring. Thanks
Lillian
London, Ontario Canada - Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 18:29:26 (PST)

Just a quick note to those of you (not vey many I suppose) who will be in the South West of England this weekend. I was just watching Film 2000 with Jonathan Ross and there was a short clip of "Play" by Samuel Beckett. Apparently it is being shown at a short film festival in Bristol Saturday/ Sunday. Interesting clip. It looked, how shall I say, *innovative*
Catherine <catherine.bowles@virgin.netfoo>
Halifax, West Yorkshire - Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 16:54:43 (PST)

According to MSNBC's Harold Hann, a number of films that were supposed to be released this fall (including Blow Dry) got pushed off to 2001 so that they wouldn't be obliterated by the annual Christmas bombardment. Makes as much sense as anything else, I suppose.
Magda
Canada - Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 15:42:35 (PST)

Just in case... to Jennifer and anyone who might not know the rules... if you want to reply to someone on the GB, remove the "foo" from the end of the listed email address.
Maxine <maxinerose@prodigy.netfoo>
Greeley, CO USA - Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 15:23:11 (PST)

Thank God someone is showing some leadership...I have seen better sportsmanship in primary school--I declare a national holiday -NO MORE WHINING DAY-or should I say whinging?
a Rickman admirer
USA - Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 15:20:10 (PST)

This is for Jennifer from Ballarat, Australia. Seeing your entry on the GB brought back wonderful memories of my trip to Australia in '93. Ballarat was such a special place to me. Would you be willing to email me so that I could write you back and ask you some questions? Thank you.
Maxine <maxinerose@prodigy.netfoo>
Greeley, CO USA - Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 15:19:58 (PST)

To the citizens of the United States of America, In the light of your failure to elect anybody as President of the USA and thus to govern yourselves and, by extension, the free world, we, the British, hereby give notice of the revocation of your dependence, effective today. Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will resume monarchial duties over all states, commonwealths and other territories including New Jersey.

To aid in the transition to a new British Crown Dependency, please comply with the following acts:

1. Look up "revocation" in the now official Oxford Dictionary ($75). Start spelling English words correctly.
2. Learn at least the first 4 lines of "God Save The Queen"
3. Start referring to "soccer" as football
4. Declare war on Quebec and France
5. Arrest Mel Gibson for treason (The Patriot & Braveheart)
6. Close down the NFL. Learn to play rugby
7. Enjoy warm flat beer and steak and kidney pudding. Train waitresses to be more aggressive with customers and not to tell you their names before you eat.
8. July 4th is no longer a public holiday, this has been replaced with November 5th (Guy Fawkes)
9. All members of this British Crown Dependency will be required to take 6 weeks annual vacation and observe statutory tea breaks.
10. Driving on the left is now compulsory - recall all cars to effect the change immediately.
11. Report to our Consulate General in NY - M Wragg - for your new passport and job allocation.
12. Have Meg Ryan report to the Prince Andrew's Bedchamber.
13. Add the Royal insignia to the top of the Washington Monument - and the Queens Christmas speeches to the Lincoln Memorial.
14. Stop referring to the World Series of Baseball and instead call it the National Series of USA, Canada, Cuba and Japan.
Tax collectors from Her Majesty's Government will be with you shortly to ensure the acquisiton of all revenues due (backdated to 1776).

Thank you for your cooperation and have a nice day!

Or This Version
UK - Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 14:14:27 (PST)

Received this: To the citizens of the United States of America, In the light of your failure to elect a President of the USA and thus to govern yourselves,we hereby give notice of the revocation of your independence, effective today. Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will resume monarchial duties over all states, commonwealths and other territories. Your new prime minister (The rt. hon. Tony Blair, MP for the 97.85% of you who have until now been unaware that there is a world outside your borders) will appoint a minister for America without the need for further elections. Congress and the Senate will be disbanded. A questionnaire will be circulated next year to determine whether any of you noticed. To aid in the transition to a British Crown Dependency, the following rules are introduced with immediate effect: 1. You should look up "revocation" in the Oxford English Dictionary. Then look up "aluminium". Check the pronunciation guide. You will be amazed at just how wrongly you have been pronouncing it. Generally, you should raise your vocabulary to acceptable levels. Look up "vocabulary". Using the same twenty seven words interspersed with filler noises such as "like" and "you know" is an unacceptable and inefficient form of communication. Look up "interspersed". 2. There is no such thing as "US English". We will let Microsoft know on your behalf. 3. You should learn to distinguish the English and Australian accents. It really isn't that hard. 4. Hollywood will be required occasionally to cast English actors as the good guys. 5. You should relearn your original national anthem, "God Save The Queen", but only after fully carrying out task 1. We would not want you to get confused and give up half way through. 6. You should stop playing American "football". There is only one kind of football. What you refer to as American "football" is not a very good game. The 2.15% of you who are aware that there is a world outside your borders may have noticed that no one else plays "American" football. You will no longer be allowed to play it, and should instead play proper football. Initially, it would be best if you played with the girls. It is a difficult game. Those of you brave enough will, in time, be allowed to play rugby(which is similar to American "football", but does not involve stopping for a rest every twenty seconds or wearing full kevlar body armour like nancies). We are hoping to get together at least a US rugby sevens side by 2005. 7. July 4th is no longer a public holiday. November 8th will be a new national holiday, but only in England. It will be called "Indecisive Day".
American Beauty
USA - Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 11:25:48 (PST)

Jean, I second that...thanks for asking what I was too chicken to ask!

Claire, I got a big kick out of "Alan's Best Times." At 1:09, I can beat him in the 100 fly...or at least I could have years ago...
LynnP (who can't resist a pun, heh heh)
York, PA USA - Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 10:13:10 (PST)

Sorry I have to ask a really stupid question (I ask your patience) --- here goes --- is the In Demand Video/CD everyone talks about on this Board to be played through the computer or can one view it on a DVD player?? Thanks for your help (I am one of your "older" [age-wise] lurkers and not really up on the latest techo jargon). Thanks again!
Jean
The Twin Cities, USA - Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 01:45:13 (PST)

Barbara, thanks for the tie colour suggestion. I thought someone with a better copy than the realplayer download might have been able to be more accurate. It sort of looks puce on my screen but I was doubtful that AR would wear puce. Not that I'm complaining about the real player clip, thank heaven for small mercies. Doesn't it feel wonderful to finally get to see something you have been hearing about? I found a rental copy of Fallen Angels (both tapes) this week. Slowly reducing the wish list. Yes, I have become a bit of a Beryl Bainbridge fan since AABA. Her stories are not the happy ending type with hardly a cheerful person to be found, but I like her challenging writing style which I have read described as `elliptical'. If you think of Thomas Hardy's style with all of his description and then imagine the opposite you will be close to Beryl Bainbridge. Claire, I think my vote goes for photo no.3. Can one be reincarnated as a chair?
Jennifer
Ballarat, Australia - Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at 19:24:17 (PST)

Hello everyone. I finally got the full Video of "In Demand" as of last night and it is wonderful to watch!!! V finally came up with the goods. Thank you so much, Sally for your offer - it really was worth the wait. Jennifer, I think AR's tie is Burgandy??? I am going to take another look as I was too interested in his dance movements! Sally, you say AR may be in Regents Park with HP? I love Zoo's and this one is a good one. Claire, No.3 will do me fine! Amazing photo's!I could also say that I would like to see AR's Backstroke here in Australia! Maybe we could get him to come to Sydney and try our pool!!! Jennifer, Beryl Bainbridge, she wrote AABA didn't she? Christine good luck with the CD please let us know how you go. Darlene, I just saw "Remorseful Day" last Sunday here on Ch.7 - I agree it was a sad ending for this great detective.... However Mr Thaw will go on to other great parts as he is an Actor who is really In Demand at the moment! Oxford and the Thames Valley Police will never be the same. Bye.
barbara <hermione_3@hotmail.comfoo>
Gold Coast , Australia - Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at 17:30:22 (PST)

IMDB reports Harry Potter is filming at London Zoo - just letting ya's know in case any London fans want to try and get a peek!
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at 14:40:55 (PST)

Stezi, thank you for the In Demand info!
Claire, thank you for the Closetland photos (they almost make me want to watch the film, which I haven't0, and for keeping us in the swim of things!
Fausta <emma-mail@mailexcite.comfoo>
oh, these puns have to stop!, USA - Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at 07:03:06 (PST)

The CD-single of Texas "In Demand" can be ordered at http://www.cdnow.com or http://www.amazon.co.uk. There are several singles available, one with the video!!!! I hope all you American Rickmaniacs can enjoy Alan also now.......
Stezi <stezi@wxs.nlfoo>
The Netherlands - Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at 05:57:38 (PST)

When newspapers are short of news - its called the Silly Season. Consider this my contribution to the GB Silly Season Alan Rickman's best times!

Claire
- Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at 02:56:07 (PST)

A bit off-topic, but fun info for George fans

from the Robin Hood mailing list -

New High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire Nominated

A historic tradition dating back over 1,000 years to Saxon times is set to continue with the official nomination of the next High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire. Although sometimes the source of confusion, the office of High Sheriff is distinct from the office of Sheriff of Nottingham, a position currently held until next May by Councillor John Hartshorne.

Sir John James Ingham Whitaker will take over duties from the current High Sheriff next March and joins 51 other High Sheriffs and Deputies from across the Country who have been nominated at a special ceremony in London, England.

In Robin Hood's time, High Sheriffs were powerful agents of the King. Some people believe that it was actually a High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire who became Robin's bitter foe, rather than the Sheriff of Nottingham town as is generally portrayed.

Today, the High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire will be found assisting visiting judges and acting as a civic figurehead rather than pursuing outlaws through the wilds of Sherwood Forest.
Linda P.
USA - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 14:36:10 (PST)

Claire, you're Closet Land pictures are amazing! Picture 1 has got to be one of the best I've ever seen of AR! He's absolutely gorgeous in that shot.
Christine
Montreal, Canada - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 13:19:04 (PST)

To those of you confused as to which CD of "In Demand" to look for, check out the German version (Mercury #314562981). This is the one I have and the video is definitely on it! Hope this helps.
Mindy <mpete@usa.netfoo>
CT USA - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 04:39:19 (PST)

How does this quote grab you? "It is in little things that I find extremes of excitement: the erotica of the wholly ordinary explored to their furthest limits" (Beryl Bainbridge, A Weekend with Claude,p80). With this in mind I ask if anyone could put a name to the shade/colour of AR's tie in the In Demand clip? I'm thinking that my husband might look pretty good in that tie.
Jennifer
Ballarat, Australia - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 22:30:52 (PST)

As for Costner's English accent in RH, I can kind of hear it in some scenes (when he first returns to England, for instance). But, yeah, it's pretty bad.
Here's a paragraph from the article, The Battle of Sherwood Forest. (6-21-91, EW):

".... Reynolds and Costner were at odds over how much of an accent the quintessentially American actor should attempt. Costner was determined to sound English. Reynolds, fearful that would prove distracting to audiences, urged him to drop it. The issue was never resolved: Costner's English accent surfaces in some scenes and vanishes in others."

Suzanne <Suz@mail.usa.comfoo>
Hallettsville, TX USA - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 20:44:54 (PST)

Close, Mary Anne! :-) The instrument is called a "Glass Armonica." You can read all about it, and Mesmer's use of it, at this page.

Suzanne <Suz@mail.usa.comfoo>
Staying away from the peanut gallery. :-), - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 20:15:53 (PST)

Claire, Could I have a 'Number One' to go please?
Cindie
USA - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 19:24:28 (PST)

Mesmer's instrument is a glass harp, I believe.

Mary Anne--and no comments from the peanut gallery about "instruments"! ;-)
You know who you are, USA - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 18:55:33 (PST)

I don't think Kevin Costner even TRIED to do an accent in that movie. If he did try, I certainly couldn't tell..... Saw Mesmer the other day, btw. It's the movie if you are into "hands", that is for sure. What was that instrument that he was playing? I'm sure someone out there knows that. I also have Closetland to look forward to. Got both Mesmer and Closetland on ebay a while back. all for now.
S ;-)
USA - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 18:09:50 (PST)

Okay, guys. The In Demand CD is available on Amazon.com, but--there are 3 versions, "1", "2", and "enhanced". Which one, if any, has the video...?
Sue Zen
Elle Confused, CA USA - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 13:50:48 (PST)

You mean that was supposed to be a British accent from Kevin Costner in Robin Hood? Whoa, that was BAD!
Christine
Montreal, Canada - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 13:27:55 (PST)

Well I decided to give it a shot and order the In Demand single from my local HMV even though I've heard about all the problems out there in getting the right one. I was told that there are 2 versions, one being the "enhanced" version with 5 tracks and the video clip. I'll know in 6-8 weeks. Has anyone else from North America bought it and gotten the right one?
Christine
Montreal, Canada - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 13:03:24 (PST)

There's another poll out (and it doesn't have AR in it, so stop panting) about The Worst Accent in a Film. Heading the list, with 35% of the votes to date, is Kevin Costner in RHPOT. Ah, they'll never let him live it down...
Magda
Canada - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 12:31:44 (PST)

Welcome back, Darlene. Thanks for the info on Morse; I knew it was coming this season but the local PT stations haven't aired it yet. I'm a big fan of John Thaw and will miss Morse tremendously. Fortunately, almost all of the episodes are available on video...
LynnP
York, PA USA - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 11:55:09 (PST)

Barbara - bit tragic I don't have the second VCR anymore - I have had the Texas clip for over a month now having got it that one time off Rage... Foxtel is getting a new music channel called Music+ which is supposed to play everything CHannel V doesn't - wonder if that means more of the top 40 stuff?!
Sally
Sydney, Aust - Sunday, November 12, 2000 at 20:11:58 (PST)

Hello everyone! It was SOO great to see that video finally. They did play it again on Sat. morning but only 20 secs of it for Beat U.K. as Texas is at No.2 now (U2 took all before it). It would be really great if ALL Aussie AR fans put in a request to see "In Demand". The more requests V gets the more they will play it! If anybody is interested you can phone V. The no. is 1902 220 330 or go to their site channelv.com.au and bring up requests. I did and hopefully soon they will play my request. You do have to choose a login name and a password you make up and they take some info about you but it is all confidental. They send out emails if your have an email address.If you have Pay TV give it a go as I think this video is AMAZING! Also have a tape handy as I didn't the other night....... Bye.
barbara <hermione_3@hotmail.comfoo>
Gold Coast, Australia - Sunday, November 12, 2000 at 18:30:33 (PST)

hi everyone sorry i havnt posted in so long its been busy here at my house with school(EW!!!)and all.i saw an awfully big adventure yeterday on bravo network even though you guys said it wasnt the full one it was a good movie.I cant belive(Probably misspelled)he killed himself well drowned himself how sad.well i watch the full version when i older and have nothing better to do.I hope i still like him then.
Tiffany <maidmarian14@cs.comfoo>
FL USA - Sunday, November 12, 2000 at 17:58:24 (PST)

After all that hoo hah over the actor/actress poll, the women end up with 1000s of votes and the men don't??? I didn't recall any of the women garnering 4-figure votes when the male actors were being spammed...
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Sunday, November 12, 2000 at 14:23:08 (PST)

Thank you Jennifer, please send anything you'd like to contribute, and please visit often!
Fausta <emma-mail@mailexcite.comfoo>
USA - Sunday, November 12, 2000 at 09:43:14 (PST)

I'd love to bid for the Fallen Angels tape on EBay (actually there are 2 copies up for grabs)but I don't have an NTSC VCR. Is anyone interested in helping out? Can anyone convert from NTSC to PAL? I'd be happy to bid for the tape...and whoever can do the conversion can keep the original tape for free? Just a thought..even though I've never managed to win an EBay auction yet!
Sarah <alys@alys.fsnet.ukfoo>
Canterbury, UK - Sunday, November 12, 2000 at 01:10:07 (PST)

I have been amusing myself in these lean AR times by looking back through early editions of the Monthly Rickmanista. Fausta and contributors had me really laughing out loud with questions to the guest Rickmaniac etc. Also I noticed that there is a copy of Fallen Angels up on eBay at the moment with about a day and a half to go. I would try for it but all I have is a Diners Club card at my disposal. Has anyone ever found anywhere that will accept one of these? My VISA application is in the mail. I have not given up hope that I may get to see FA, DkH and Mesmer one day.
Jennifer
Ballarat, Australia - Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 21:40:03 (PST)

Maxine, name of the show is called "FX Masters," which aired on the Discovery Channel many years ago (hosted by Christopher Reeves before his terrible accident). That particular episode was all about various methods used to film people falling. AR's, in Die Hard, being one of the more renown.
Suzanne <Suz@mail.usa.comfoo>
Have fun, Georgiana and Gail!, USA - Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 13:26:02 (PST)

Hi Ann! I did see the tribute and the scene of the fall and AR coming out on crutches (already said on the GB how I'd wished he would have *been* Hans for a moment at least!), but did I miss something about how it was done? I thought what was being discussed on the GB a few days ago about the 40 foot drop or whatever was from some kind of stunt documentary.
Maxine <maxinerose@prodigy.netfoo>
USA - Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 12:02:49 (PST)

Hello, The program which opened with the clip of the fall from Die Hard was the American Cinematheque's (don't shoot me, that's the original French word) "Tribute to Bruce Willis", which aired on TNT on 11/ 23?/00.
Ann W
AZ USA - Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 10:37:20 (PST)

What was the name of the program that showed the Die Hard fall, and what channel was it on... I'm assuming cable. I've never been able to catch that probably because I don't know what to look for. Thanks!
Maxine <maxinerose@prodigy.netfoo>
Greeley, CO USA - Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 08:23:59 (PST)

The new openning date for Blow Dry is March 9, 2001 In NY and LA. But, who knows when Miramax decides to put out crap like Bounce...well I don't think they have a lot of confidence in BD. And as far as John Gissing is concerned I think the openning is set for sometime in the spring or summer of 2001.

Darlene
Darlene Davis
Bronx, NY USA - Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 08:23:09 (PST)

Hello Everyone,

It's been a long time since I have posted here. A lot has happened to me but,I am better now. First One thing that is OT: For anyone who is a fan of Colin Dexters Insp.Morse this past Wed. the character died on the show of complictions from Diabeties and his hard way of living. I am sure that there are going to be alot of us who will miss Endevor Morse (Endevor is his first name). I know I will.

Second: The Greatest Living British Actress and Actor Polls have come to a close. Here are the results:

Actress
1st place, Helen Mirren, 2725 votes 54%
2nd place, Dame Judi Dench, 1610 votes 32%
3rd place, Emma Thompson, 494 votes 10%
4th place, Kate Winslett, 128 votes 3%
5th place, Maggie Smith, 91 votes 2%


Actors:
1st place, Micheal Crawford, 233 votes 42%
2nd place, Alan Rickman, 130 votes 24%
3rd place, Kenneth Branagh, 104 votes 19%
4th place, Ralph Finnes, 49 votes, 9%
5th place, Sean Bean, 33 votes 6%


I was so sorry to see all the mess that went on with the voting during this poll. There were folks braging about ballod stuffing. I am glad that Mr Lathan took the matter in hand and fixed it. It's better that it was a fait and honest vote rather than the war that it was turning into. We all know that AR is one of the greatest living actors of this time. I may not agree with the winning of MC, but I give him his props. I have seen POTO 10 times and he was great in it. Well you all have a good day.


Love and Peace
Darlene (Little Deer)
Darlene Davis <AbcdDavis@aol.comfoo>
Bronx, NY USA - Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 00:40:04 (PST)

Fausta, the official "Blow Dry" site has persistently listed two different dates, September under 'news,' and October 27 under 'dates.' Obviously neither proved accurate, and the site has not been updated since it went up.
Georgiana (off with Gail for two weeks of theater in London)
Seattle - Friday, November 10, 2000 at 11:14:41 (PST)

I've been away due to family obligations, but found this article about Blow Dry in ET On Line. Nothing new. No release date.
Has anyone heard/read anything further about The Search for John Whosit?
Fausta <emma-mail@mailexcite.comfoo>
will we see Harry Potter before BD & TSFJ . . .?, USA - Friday, November 10, 2000 at 09:00:46 (PST)

It's not exactly "late, breaking news" anymore but the official Harry Potter website finally released the full cast list, including AR. Interesting that his previous films are listed in this order: "TMD, S&S, Die Hard". For a kids movie, you would have thought they'd mention GQ. Looks like there are some Brits in the PR department.

Hint: if you don't have Flashmedia, you might want to get it before you visit this site.
Magda
Canada - Friday, November 10, 2000 at 03:04:14 (PST)

Joan: Way back when-----RHPOT first came out I bought everything they sold that had any mention of AR or the movie--I read that his role as sheriff was the first time he had ever been on a horse--but there wasn't any real riding in that film----so----just wanted to let you know. Have a good one!!!!!!!! Della
della <dneegirl1@aol.comfoo>
winchester, va USA - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 20:39:36 (PST)

huge fan. he's very under-reckognised as an actor. great enjoyment of his movies [particularly robin hood].
diane <dnaja@aic.net.aufoo>
Australia - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 02:30:17 (PST)

I have just seen, for the first time, "In demand" on "V" on the Pay!!! Oh my! AR was just AMAZING! and can he DANCE! Will keep looking out for him on the other Music shows now. I'm still in a TAILSPIN..... Bye.
Barbara <hermione_3@hotmail.comfoo>
Australia - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 00:18:33 (PST)

Saw two programs on how the fall in Die Hard was made. One was already mentioned in the guest book and another 'Movie person' took credit with saying it was done with the camera moving toward the ceiling. I guess every one wants to take credit for 'OUR' man looking good on camera.
sarah robin
USA - Wednesday, November 08, 2000 at 19:52:48 (PST)

Thanks Georgiana: for the info about AR's stunt fall in "Die Hard". I shall watch it again and again. Thanks
Joan T
Sudbury, Ontario Canada - Wednesday, November 08, 2000 at 18:10:21 (PST)

And doesn't he look fabulous on a horse!! Don't forget the Sheriff had to ride a horse or was it just sit on one?
Christine
Montreal, Canada - Wednesday, November 08, 2000 at 12:30:11 (PST)

"Is he any kind of a horse rider?" Hmm...well he can ride a horse but he seemed to slide around the saddle a little in S&S when Colonel Brandon receives an urgent message and has to abandon his party.
Magda
Canada - Wednesday, November 08, 2000 at 11:09:19 (PST)

Joan T, the reports were that he learned to ride a horse in Australia while filming "Quigley." The fall in "Die Hard" is famous in stunt circles, and was featured on a program (hosted, ironically, by Christopher Reeve). Rickman fell 30 or 40 feet, and did the fall twice, for that final shot of his. It was argued in the program that his doing his own fall was what made the expression on his face so absolutely believable.
Georgiana
Seattle - Wednesday, November 08, 2000 at 08:32:14 (PST)

The new poll is starting off very much like the last time but if the AR fans will register and vote. AR is in 2nd place. I know that Crawford is theatre and it is a poll based on theatre but AR is so much more......register and vote. At least we know who is number one with us. Question: I have watched several of AR's movie's and have the rest on order.I do understand they use a lot of stunt doubles. Is he a horse rider or is he not? Would anyone have any idea? Just trivia but had to put out the question. He did the fall backwards stunt style for probably a very short part of the fall in Die Hard but it looked so convincing. The rest of the fall was a dummy but like Bruce Willis and Mel Gibson who do a lot of their stunts or did as for our AR has he done some of his own work. Is he any kind of a horse rider.......JT
Joan T
Sudbury, Ontario Canada - Wednesday, November 08, 2000 at 08:28:50 (PST)

Claire, the photo's are soo good! Especially Anthony and Cleopatra! It is one of the best that I have seen. I really appreciate your wonderful page. I hope the flooding is easing in U.K.Jen, I hope everybody votes too. Here in Australia it is against the law not to vote. Everybody has to vote here, or be fined. Bye.
barbara
Gold Coast, Australia - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 22:46:11 (PST)

admiration, respect rather than adoration from the more reserved in nature. I do adore chocolate, however!
a Rickman admirer
USA - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 22:08:44 (PST)

Jen the idealist, don't forget to vote in the British Actors' poll as well! (Georgiana's post...) We can't have the Phantom best our man.
FastFilm
Los Angeles, CA USA - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 20:41:35 (PST)

Filmmaker Michael Lindsay-Hogg has signed a deal to direct a feature version of the Samuel Beckett play ``Waiting for Godot'' for the big screen. The pact is part of a yearlong plan by Irish theater impresario Michael Colgan and film producer Alan Maloney to turn the late playwright's 19 plays into films. ``Godot'' is No. 17. ``That Time'' and ``Come and Go'' are also remaining to shoot. "Play" with Rickman is part of this series.

From this link: http://live.altavista.com/scripts/editorial.dll?ei=2300265&ern=y

Renie <reniept@hotmail.comfoo>
In Cleveland , - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 17:32:47 (PST)

The revised British actors' poll is now up, with software allowing only one vote per person.
Georgiana
Seattle - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 12:56:58 (PST)

I just registed my vote for the best British male actor on Peter Lathams British Theatre page and I am glad that honesty won out. A new poll has begun. There are few votes so far but at this moment AR is ahead. He qualifies to win in every way imaginable but I agree that he would want to win for his talent's sake more then his fans enthusiasm. He is a private person by nature and his craft is his life's work. He does all endeavours well and still is a gentleman worth the adoration of us all. I am enthusiastic enough I know. He is gorgeous, charismatic and is seasoned in not just acting on the screen in movies, but as much in theatre. He has payed his dues to get the recognition that his talent requires. Honesty is the only way so register and vote....AR FANS VOTE please!
Joan T
Sudbury, Ontario Canada - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 12:37:28 (PST)

COMPLETELY OFF TOPIC: I just wanted to encourage all of my fellow Americans on this guestbook to take a few minutes today to VOTE, if you're registered. Those few minutes it takes can really make a difference. Jen, the idealist, coming down off her soapbox ; )
Jen <jelleebaby@yahoo.comfoo>
MD USA - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 09:24:08 (PST)

Alan Rickman has to be one of the most gorgeous men on the planet!!! I don't really know what it is about him but this and the fact that he is old enough to be my father is besides the point. My friends and I have a quiet obsession with him in the new Texas video 'Always in Demand'. Especially the bit where Sharleen shoves him up against the petrol pumps on the garage forecourt. Then the way she pushes him and walks off, leaving him wanting her even more!!!!
Cara Williams <cjbopeep@ukonline.co.ukfoo>
Bristol, England - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 08:05:51 (PST)

My pc has been offline for 2 weeks due to television production here (our house is unusual for L.A., a 1912 farmhouse on an acre smack dab in the middle of the city and we've rented it out for lots of films/tv), and the first thing I checked when back online was the AR television schedule!
FastFilm
Los Angeles , CA USA - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 07:46:51 (PST)

Claire: nice pics today. A question: who's the actress in the foreground in "The Devil Himself" picture? She looks very familiar.
Magda
Canada - Monday, November 06, 2000 at 16:21:51 (PST)

I took a mental health day today, and even though I am up to my neck in work, I found time to watch DkH for the first time--- enjoyed it immensely! I don't know what the big deal was: it was SO good! Really meaty role for Alan (even though his accent needs work) but I'm glad he chose it. So good! Polly Walker's character, Alexis, reminded me a little of Sylvia Plath. I wonder if that was at all meant by the director?
Julia, still happy...
Calgary, Canada - Monday, November 06, 2000 at 13:00:27 (PST)

BBC TWO Greenlight Award winners can be found at this link.
Georgiana
Seattle - Monday, November 06, 2000 at 11:37:49 (PST)

Hi Jutta Yes I also saw AR on the BBC2 Awards on Sunday night. Unfortunately I didn't have a video cassette to hand (isn't that always the case ?!)I agree he *was* looking extremely gorgeous ;-D I almost missed him as I kept flicking channels (you should have heard the shrieks when he appeared)
Catherine <catherine.bowles@virgin.netfoo>
Halifax, West Yorkshire - Monday, November 06, 2000 at 11:05:22 (PST)

27 October Guardian: "Richard Harris has finally confirmed his role in the Harry Potter film after weeks of speculation. Harris has agreed to play the kindly headmaster of Hogwarts, Professor Dumbledore, in the big screen adaptation of JK Rowling's book. The actor has been linked with the part ever since casting began in the summer, but was reported to be asking for a little more than Warner Bros was willing to pay. Harris joins fellow cast members Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, Ian Hart, John Cleese and newcomer Daniel Radcliffe, who's playing Harry himself."
Georgiana (off to London on Friday...)
Seattle - Monday, November 06, 2000 at 09:12:40 (PST)

From yesterday's (London) Independent:
COUNTER: ON THE UP

Rachael Leigh Cook claims she was painfully shy as a child - an affliction the 21-year-old actress from Minneapolis has now overcome. Following her success as the ugly duckling transformed into a swan in 1999's high-school caper She's All That, Cook has been quietly bolstering her CV, acting alongside some of our best-known names. Watch out for her in the remake of Get Carter with Michael Caine, in the forthcoming hairdressing movie Never Better with Alan Rickman, and taking the lead alongside Alan Cumming in Josie and the Pussycats, based on the popular 1970s cartoon. [Italics added.]

"Get Carter" will be released early next year.

Georgiana (What *is* the name of this film??)
Seattle - Monday, November 06, 2000 at 08:50:51 (PST)

Hello everyone, I don`t know if this is still news, but AR was at the BBC 2 Awards yesterday, presenting the Dennis Potter Greenlight Awards. He looked gorgeous as always and was accompanied by Rima. Unfortunately I don`t have a VCR, so if anyone in the UK taped it, I would like to have a copy, please. Thanks.
Jutta
in the Uk at the moment, UK - Monday, November 06, 2000 at 03:56:52 (PST)

Really good news. I saw in my Sunday newspaper (in the music section) that TEXAS Greatest Hits is currently at NO.1 in the U.K. Well done! I really liked this song and now, maybe it will come our way. Thanks to our Sunday Mail and to AR for being in this song! Bye.
barbara <hermione_3@hotmail.comfoo>
Gold Coast, Australia - Sunday, November 05, 2000 at 23:11:19 (PST)

Well... I see that everyone has frozen on voting since the Ralp Fiennes spam (and puh-lease! That man does NOT have the credibility to be called Britains Greatest Living Actor! He isn't at all versitile!)... is there a strategy here, like, watchout next weekend???
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Sunday, November 05, 2000 at 21:58:04 (PST)

Double deleted.
No problem. Thanks for the schedule.
hmmm... TV-Now doesn't list TMD on Starz! Cinema either, which I happened across accidentally yesterday.
D.o.C.

Help, DoC! Sorry for the double posting.
Georgiana (haven't done that in a while...)
Seattle - Sunday, November 05, 2000 at 12:44:30 (PST)

Interestingly (!?), TV-Now does not list Rickman as in "Dogma," so it does not come up on his page. Scheduled showtimes follow:

Sat Nov 11 08:00P STARE- Starz
Sun Nov 12 03:40A STARE- Starz
Wed Nov 15 09:35P STARE- Starz
Tue Nov 21 08:00P STARE- Starz
Wed Nov 22 03:40A STARE- Starz
Sun Nov 26 10:05P STARE- Starz

Georgiana
Seattle - Sunday, November 05, 2000 at 12:43:45 (PST)

Hello All---FYI---"DOGMA" is being shown on the cable/satalite network STARZ on 11/11. Just thought you'd want to know!!!!!!!!!!!! della
della <dneegirl1@aol.comfoo>
winchester, va USA - Sunday, November 05, 2000 at 12:06:49 (PST)

Hello everyone! It was good to see another photo in this weeks OK mag No.227... (AR at Cannes for Dogma)I really must generate a more positive image, in future. Life is not so bad and maybe the elusive video will be shown soon. I am a great believer in Murphy's Law and I have a lot of AR's Movies to see and will see in the future! Keep positive everyone. AR is a wonderful actor and, I believe he will continue to amaze us all now and in the future. AR is the best actor anywhere - we all know it! Bye.
barbara <hermione_3@hotmail.comfoo>
Australia - Saturday, November 04, 2000 at 23:12:35 (PST)

HELP! Sudden surge in THE POLL! Ralph Fiennes is ahead of AR by 11,000 votes!!! Can't believe it! He was nowhere close the last time I looked! Let's do something about this! I certainly will before my plane leaves tomorrow AM. Have no doubt this should belong to AR lets make sure it does. Funny, I was never a cheerleader, but I sound like one now!
Susan the panic-stricken poll watcher <sdanorris@mindspring.comfoo>
Millbrook, AL USA - Saturday, November 04, 2000 at 16:12:44 (PST)

Seven Rickman films scheduled, mostly on cable channels, for US telly in November.
Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Seattle - Saturday, November 04, 2000 at 10:20:40 (PST)

Pam, Diane posted on 6 October that Daily Mail reported that day that the BBC's Albert & Victoria project was going ahead minus AR and Jane Horrocks. Guess Harry Potter intervened?
Georgiana <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
back home in Seattle (but Bethesda much nicer than it used to be!) - Friday, November 03, 2000 at 21:38:54 (PST)

I just spent some time at the poll - we're only 455 votes ahead! C'mon - I know we can do better than that. Am having a case of the horrors - will be out of town on business Sun-Thur - will find an internet connection if I can and keep up. Let's really turn up the heat - Get out there and VOTE.
Susan <sdanorris@mindspring.comfoo>
Millbrook, AL USA - Friday, November 03, 2000 at 20:59:05 (PST)

Has anybody heard anything about the BBC series Rickman was supposed to play Prince Albert in? Co-starring "Bubbles" from AbFab.
Pam
VA USA - Friday, November 03, 2000 at 20:21:42 (PST)

last comment on poll should be Joan T Sudbury, Ontario Canada. Being an ex-border city resident and a happy northerner is a sensitive issue. First generation Canadian and proud to be both parents from UK. Do vote if you have not
Joan T
Sudbury, Ontario CANADA - Friday, November 03, 2000 at 15:03:34 (PST)

Don't give up. Those still trying to win for Ar on the Best Theatre actor awards polls. Check it out. AR and another actor are neck and neck as of Nov 03/00. I'd rather have known that it was won without padding votes. But that isn't an issue anymore. No matter he is OUR best pick. We know Alan Rickman is the best whether or not he wins this poll or whether or not he doesn't.........JT
Joan T
Sudbury, Ontari USA - Friday, November 03, 2000 at 15:00:10 (PST)

Hi guys, I've updated my Alan Rickman Page with DVD pics of Judas Kiss. Enjoy this beaty at http://members.tripod.com/~stezi_lopez/home.htm and then click the Filmograpy link. I really enjoyed the movie and I truly madly deeply love this great British guy! Stezi
Stezi <stezi@wxs.nlfoo>
The Netherlands - Friday, November 03, 2000 at 10:23:36 (PST)

Bravo had AABA last night-edited version with the best scenes deleted IMHO-at least they did say "starring Alan Rickman" at the commercial breaks, so they got that one right-
a Rickman admirer
USA - Thursday, November 02, 2000 at 22:42:02 (PST)

This sucks i missed a movie with alan rickman in it that came on today and im going to miss another one next week.I havnt been on awhile way to bust watchind sense and sensibility.Have a good one. ~Brooke~
Brooke}my ral name is Tiffany as you know but i like this name bette <maidmarian14@cs.comfoo>
Fl USA - Thursday, November 02, 2000 at 15:28:38 (PST)

Okay, everybody's pencil case--OPEN!

Renie
- Thursday, November 02, 2000 at 13:13:46 (PST)

From 1 November "Mirror," FEATURES pg. 33

DEAR GERRIE: HAUNTED BY ALAN
Ms C L Minnis

I AM so envious of Sharleen Spiteri, the lead singer with Texas. I have just seen her smooching with the adorable Alan Rickman in her new video In Demand. He's been my idol since I saw him as the ghost in Truly Madly Deeply. I have even carried a laminated picture of him in my pencil case and tell the pupils in my class that he is my husband. Until one of them asked: "Hey miss, how come your husband's in that new Texas video?"

So, Sharleen, while I admire your excellent taste in men, you have completely blown my cover!
Ms C L Minnis, Luton, Beds GRAPHIC: IDOL: Alan Rickman LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOAD-DATE: November 1, 2000
Georgiana, beginning to feel sorry for the man..
(off to the gymn in...) Bethesda - Thursday, November 02, 2000 at 13:08:10 (PST)

He is coming out in two children's movies: Help, I'm a Fish! which is currently playing in Scandinavia and Harry Potter, which has been written about on the GB so much in the past month.
Magda
Canada - Thursday, November 02, 2000 at 04:10:54 (PST)

hullo, just thought I'd drop for a second. I heard from most likely the most unreliable source that Alan Rickman is coming out in a childrens' movie, but I truly doubt it and owuld like to do some research first. Trust me, for a girl asks me almost everyday "What have I seen Alan Rickman in again," and "Which one was he agian?", you just never know. nice to see all of you round!
Endril Lei <BloomieKay@hotmail.comfoo>
- Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 20:17:31 (PST)

Barbara, Barbara, Barbara... Alas, I fear for Empire Australian Magazine... Its a way of attempting to control the content so that it only shows upcoming movie news in Australia - regardless of the fact the only website they have is British! I'm sure they like to think they are tailoring to the consumer and the Australasian market is now deemed big enough. But, regretably, one can be light years ahead of movie gossip in magazines by reading the movie gossip on several well-informed websites - theirs included. *sigh* One day, the marketing execs of movie companies will realise that the internet has made staggered release dates for movies obsolete...
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 19:34:28 (PST)

Hi all! To sarah from canterbury, sorry it took me so long to reply. YES, we are 10 issues behind you... The date on this mag is August 18 No.226... Tragic isn't it? You think OK mag could be more up to date like Hello for example but no.. We are just used to this shoddy treatment out here. It is a shame as it is quite a good mag to look at. I see also a little O/T that EMPIRE mag is not coming to us any more from U.K. as EMPIRE/AUSTRALIA is starting next month. It was on a large round sticker on the front of the latest Empire mag October 2000 with Jennifer Lopez on the cover. I hope it is as good as the U.K. edition. I also hope everyone is alright over there in U.K. I saw on the news this morning that the Severn is flooding between Wales and Shewesbury? Is this correct? To all our friends from this area (Gloucester)? take care. Bye. Barbara. P.S. also to York and surrounds....
barbara <hermione_3@hotmail.comfoo>
Australia - Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 19:28:25 (PST)

Ay... I gave up. Its pointless. Even with 10 windows going for a solid hour, I was unable to keep up with the KB person(s) - and that was even with a 5 minute boost from some other fan coming in... I contented myself with emailing a complaint (says she, guilty as the KB fan - except I dont' have the time to follow 24 hours a day!).

SOmeone PAID for those results??? Thats a bit tragic! As for making money for the ads being displayed - it all rather depends whether or not they only make money if someone clicks on the browser, and KB fan(s) can't possibly have time do that if they are contributing up to 20 votes/minute...
Sally
Sydney, Australia - Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 15:07:58 (PST)

Call me cynical, but surely the only winners of *that poll* are the US publishers Primedia who have just paid $690 million for About.com the host of this debacle. Just think of what these multiple browsers are doing to their page hit numbers that they use to sell sponsorship of their pages.

This poll means nothing in relation to the question of who is the greatest living British Actor, anymore than movie magazines polls of the sexiest actor. We already know our answers, otherwise we wouldn't be on this Guest Book!

Claire
- Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 14:58:54 (PST)

Give it up, Sally. England's greatest living actor is Sir Derek Jacobi, although AR is Number Two since Sir Alec Guiness went off to take that Great Curtain Call in the sky. These polls are everywhere and they don't mean much overall. As for KB, I think he's a better director/movie maker than an actor but his Henry V will live for decades and his soliloquies on marriage in Much Ado About Nothing are magnificent.
Magda
Canada - Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 14:50:30 (PST)

Ok, I currently have 10 browser windows open which means I am submitting about 10 votes/minute - but there is someone equally determined on the KB side and I cannot close the 6000 vote descrepency by myself. If people aren't going to help, I shall back off and just be extremeley disappointed... ;-( I am not getting the error message if that was putting people off - so they must have upgraded their system... So, if we want AR to be recognised as Britains Greatest Living actor, Vote!
Sally
- Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 14:21:59 (PST)

Georgiana, well yes of course he does so perhaps I should have said hear him scream Stella in a different setting and costume. I have voted but is this getting ridiculous?
Jennifer
Ballarat, Australia - Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 14:17:25 (PST)

I agree! 62% of the votes now lie with KB! Appalling! What happened folks??? Are we going to let a man with no distinguishable acting accomplishments becomes 'Britains' Greatest Living Actor" just because he has a few fans more dedicated at spamming a poll??? A great injustice is occurring here! What happened? Everyone was so good the first day and now, its like everyone forgot to vote... So, open up multiple browser windows (I had 6 going yesterday) to get around that error message problem - no point waiting 5 minutes and voting again - given how yesterday all day, I was getting 11 KB votes for every AR vote I managed to get in, we need to resort to a more concerted attack, and that includes opening up lots of browser windows!
Apologies to KB fans - I truly can't stand the guy. Personal opinion only...
Sally
Vote... Vote... Vote..., Australia - Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 13:43:08 (PST)

Christine,
Re: Mesmer,
The difference between the director's cut & the other was mostly a matter of better color and much much better sound. Other fans compared the 2 versions frame-by-frame and found no difference. However, if the VHS copy you rented was as bad as the one available around here, the DVD director's cut was almost as watching a whole different (& better) movie.
Fausta <emma-mail@mailexcite.comfoo>
USA - Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 13:15:23 (PST)

Hi! Has anyone seen the "Director's Cut" version of Mesmer? What's the difference between that one and the version you find for rent in video clubs?
Christine
Montreal, Canada - Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 12:09:46 (PST)

We are falling behind in our voting - 3722 or so votes behind KB - NOT ACCEPTABLE!!!! Vote every 5 minutes!?!?
Susan <sdanorris@mindspring.comfoo>
Millbrook, AL USA - Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 04:33:59 (PST)

But, Jennifer, you can hear him 'scream' STELLA! in the very same AABA!
Georgiana who voted once... <gellis@drizzle.comfoo>
Bethesda - Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 03:27:26 (PST)

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