tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post6233112864898584465..comments2024-02-22T17:59:50.213-05:00Comments on in so many words...: DICKENS IN LUST: THE INVISIBLE WOMAN (2013) starring Ralph Fiennes and Felicity Jones.Yvettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-69434791382048061592014-08-04T00:07:29.690-04:002014-08-04T00:07:29.690-04:00I'm always doubly disappointed when a movie I&...I'm always doubly disappointed when a movie I'M EXPECTING to be good, isn't. Know what I mean?Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-36678845562097244722014-08-04T00:06:47.112-04:002014-08-04T00:06:47.112-04:00You can tell from his writing that he's having...You can tell from his writing that he's having a good time.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-75160122655038473052014-07-28T20:16:55.532-04:002014-07-28T20:16:55.532-04:00This is not the first review I've come across ...This is not the first review I've come across that wasn't fond of this movie. I'm even thinking the piece I listened to on NPR wasn't to keen on it either.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786139533776263328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-45472743284754622782014-07-28T20:11:01.376-04:002014-07-28T20:11:01.376-04:00McCall Smith is funny, and he really enjoys his bo...McCall Smith is funny, and he really enjoys his books and characters. He talks a lot about Bertie and his own comments about his writing is just so funny. He could be a one-person program at an event.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-40562959861207951082014-07-28T11:32:57.840-04:002014-07-28T11:32:57.840-04:00Thanks for the Scott-Thomas info, Kathy. I have tr...Thanks for the Scott-Thomas info, Kathy. I have tried to watch TELL NO ONE, but just couldn't get into it. Disliked the book as well. But I'll give the other film a looksee. At any rate, I love Alexander McCall-Smith. I'll check out the interview for sure. I love a man who can speak about intelligent things in a funny way. My kind of humor. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-53124578288913346422014-07-28T03:15:12.341-04:002014-07-28T03:15:12.341-04:00Just this this and wanted to post the link here as...Just this this and wanted to post the link here as it's fabulous and hilarious: Terrific Australian crime fiction writer, Angela Savage, interviewing Alexander McCall Smith recently. Her questions are<br />very good, and his answers -- well, he enjoys talking and elaborating on his writing and characters. And he is just flat-out hilarious.<br /><br />http://wheelercentre.com/videos/video/alexander-mccall-smith/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-42566726239166194602014-07-27T05:06:08.513-04:002014-07-27T05:06:08.513-04:00The movie I was thinking of is "I Have Loved ...The movie I was thinking of is "I Have Loved You so Much." Scott-Thomas is amazing in it.<br /><br />There's also "Tell No One," a French movie of a Harlan Coben book; in my opinion, it's much better than the book. Scott-Thomas has a minor role, but she's still good.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-52331927607301974152014-07-26T17:22:40.146-04:002014-07-26T17:22:40.146-04:00Isn't that always the way? I have to use googl...Isn't that always the way? I have to use google or imdb to jog my memory when movie minutiae stored in my ancient mind disappears. :) I wish Scott Thomas had made wiser decisions re: her movie roles. But what there is is still pretty good. <br />Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-35080494078699862772014-07-26T04:16:59.471-04:002014-07-26T04:16:59.471-04:00Yeah for Kristin Scott-Thomas. The French film of...Yeah for Kristin Scott-Thomas. The French film of her as a former prisoner readjusting to life outside the walls is quite something. The reasons for her actions are quite astounding. Sorry I can't remember the film's name, but that's how it is -- woman of a certain age (non)memory.<br /><br />But it was a great performance. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-46601756701172905192014-07-25T16:57:44.683-04:002014-07-25T16:57:44.683-04:00I liked those early scenes as well, John. The '...I liked those early scenes as well, John. The 'putting on of the show' stuff. I always want more of Kristin Scott-Thomas - how this woman is not a SUPER STAR is beyond me. I didn't get the quasi-pedophile vibe from Fiennes, but I get what you mean. I never believed they were in love either. Nope. No spark. No electricity. No nothing. And what was all that walking on the beach thing at the beginning? I mean, give it a rest.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-85381386902550618622014-07-25T14:56:52.117-04:002014-07-25T14:56:52.117-04:00I also disliked this movie. I absolutely could not...I also disliked this movie. I absolutely could not stand watching Felicity Jones. Was there ever a duller performance on film? I can't think of one. I wanted more of Kristin Scott-Thomas as her mother. The only scenes I enjoyed were those showing how Collins and Dickens put on their plays. I don't know how Fiennes managed to make Dickens come off as a quasi-pedophile but that's what I came away with after watching this movie. I never believed they were in love for a minute. He seemed like a dirty old man-skirt chaser. She seemed repelled by him. Until he died and then she's suddenly wearing black dresses and carrying a torch. Big thumbs down from me for this one.J F Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06473487417479127354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-89233700701591987642014-07-25T12:54:03.738-04:002014-07-25T12:54:03.738-04:00Yes, I agree. This was one I thought would be a re...Yes, I agree. This was one I thought would be a re-watch classic type thing. Sigh. Imagine my disappointment. I think it's entirely possible that Felicity Jones looks like one thing in reality and quite another on film. But would a seasoned actor director make such a mistake? At any rate, see the film and judge for yourself. This is only one woman's opinion. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-39102891593037245182014-07-25T12:52:17.979-04:002014-07-25T12:52:17.979-04:00Don't go by my likes and dislikes too much, De...Don't go by my likes and dislikes too much, Debbie. Just because I didn't enjoy the movie doesn't mean you won't. Everyone's taste varies so much, especially when it comes to costume drama of this sort. Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-85332391127279591472014-07-25T12:50:53.680-04:002014-07-25T12:50:53.680-04:00Never mind. Ha.Never mind. Ha.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-68815120829828035262014-07-25T12:50:31.677-04:002014-07-25T12:50:31.677-04:00This is definitely NOT a fast-moving story, Yvonne...This is definitely NOT a fast-moving story, Yvonne. I don't think you'd like it. But what the heck, as I like to say: See it anyway. Who knows? You might love it.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-23405348358835937242014-07-25T12:49:06.703-04:002014-07-25T12:49:06.703-04:00Definitely see it, Prashant. I never mean to turn ...Definitely see it, Prashant. I never mean to turn anyone off any film I don't like. Everyone views things differently. We're not sheep after all. Ha. I'd love to know what you think of it too. Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-53728867232093921092014-07-25T12:47:07.294-04:002014-07-25T12:47:07.294-04:00It DID sound like a most interesting film, Sergio....It DID sound like a most interesting film, Sergio. I was so looking forward to seeing it. Hence my major disappointment. I love Ralph Fiennes! And yet...You should see it though and form your own opinion. You might like the film. Either/or, you should review it. I'd love to know what you think of it.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-348982078005440322014-07-25T12:45:21.897-04:002014-07-25T12:45:21.897-04:00Thanks! Was I scathing? Didn't really mean to ...Thanks! Was I scathing? Didn't really mean to be. It wasn't a terrible film, just boring. Actually Dickens doesn't mention his wife's weight, it's just visually made apparent. The actress playing his wife, by the way, is splendidly heartbreaking. Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-66270987724118981732014-07-25T11:35:46.861-04:002014-07-25T11:35:46.861-04:00Too bad--on the surface, this movie looks like it ...Too bad--on the surface, this movie looks like it has *everything* going for it.As the Crowe Flies and Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110661562901480120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-37351468800968887472014-07-25T09:37:38.623-04:002014-07-25T09:37:38.623-04:00I haven't read the book either and am not like...I haven't read the book either and am not likely to as I have no interest in Charles Dickens. <i>However</i>, a Victorian-set movie might have enticed me, Dickens or no.Thanks for the highly enjoyable heads-up, Yvette. I will definitely give this a pass. :-)Debbie Rodgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630059470408161434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-73386372025776902682014-07-25T07:15:31.293-04:002014-07-25T07:15:31.293-04:00Golly did I publish that comment" another Sen...Golly did I publish that comment" another Senior moment. yvonneLa Petite Galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553902574516930172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-18525905822482419712014-07-25T07:14:26.485-04:002014-07-25T07:14:26.485-04:00Love the comment about the street and scaring hors...Love the comment about the street and scaring horses.<br />Haven't even heard of this film, I will have to see it. Sounds like a great story. Lately I am so disappointed with the films. They have so much (fill -in-the time) spots. Boring. I like fast moving stories, that get to the point.La Petite Galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553902574516930172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-34364148984208402682014-07-25T06:21:12.970-04:002014-07-25T06:21:12.970-04:00Yvette, I'd no idea about this biopic and in s...Yvette, I'd no idea about this biopic and in spite of being a "disappointment" I'd like to see it if only to find out how Ralph Fiennes appears as Charles Dickens. Besides, I like Victorian period movies.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-40831121859503124732014-07-25T03:11:01.752-04:002014-07-25T03:11:01.752-04:00I haven't seen this one yet (and will I ever n...I haven't seen this one yet (and will I ever now after your excoriating review?) though let's face it, compared with Wilkie Collins, Dickens was a paragoin of Vicorian rectitutde! Shamne though as this sounds like such an interesting film (or do you have a thing about beards Yvette, be honest now ...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-62403251697568790932014-07-25T01:19:03.923-04:002014-07-25T01:19:03.923-04:00Another scintillating and scathing film review by ...Another scintillating and scathing film review by Yvette! A hoot!<br /><br />I cannot imagine Charles Dickens having an affair with anyone, even his own spouse! And, now I'm fired up about his being arrogant about his spouse gaining weight after having 10 children! Yes, 10! How horrible sexist of him, not to mention the much younger mistress.<br /><br />I shan't be seeing this film.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com