tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post6524763166066854372..comments2024-02-22T17:59:50.213-05:00Comments on in so many words...: Newest Movie Watched: The King's SpeechYvettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-81698639866511098792011-06-25T03:14:47.753-04:002011-06-25T03:14:47.753-04:00I just saw The Fighter and Melissa Leo and Christi...I just saw The Fighter and Melissa Leo and Christian Bales' performances just blew me away.<br /><br />Although the movie is hard to watch, the acting is terrific.<br /><br />I am so glad those two won Oscars.kathy d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-44109907997165523032011-06-23T13:28:16.325-04:002011-06-23T13:28:16.325-04:00Skye: Don't put it off. It's truly wonderf...Skye: Don't put it off. It's truly wonderful. A great story made even more special because it acually happened. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-14912568142924440692011-06-23T13:26:57.760-04:002011-06-23T13:26:57.760-04:00Sue: If it's available, I'll be watching i...Sue: If it's available, I'll be watching it. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-6187026013991170612011-06-23T13:26:17.770-04:002011-06-23T13:26:17.770-04:00John: You said it on Helena Bonham Carter. She is ...John: You said it on Helena Bonham Carter. She is one of our best if not most underrated actresses. She is perfection in this movie. <br /><br />John, history is what you make it. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-29423853116296047812011-06-23T13:23:00.326-04:002011-06-23T13:23:00.326-04:00Becky: I misunderstood. Well, at least he was nomi...Becky: I misunderstood. Well, at least he was nominated. Although Christian Bale is a good actor, he's no Geoffrey Rush. Oh well, at least Rush already has an Oscar if I'm remembering correctly.<br /><br />Thanks for the correction, Becky.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-32009640076900740172011-06-23T13:13:52.205-04:002011-06-23T13:13:52.205-04:00I'vebeen wanting to see it but keep forgetting...I'vebeen wanting to see it but keep forgetting its out there.Skye https://www.blogger.com/profile/05663879992702576347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-438126861642959342011-06-23T11:55:20.675-04:002011-06-23T11:55:20.675-04:00Yvette - I see 'B&E is available on your N...Yvette - I see 'B&E is available on your Netflix site!<br /><br />I have it on Dvd - and daughter and I will be watching it together tomorrow evening (she's a sweat-heart - bought me The Kings Speech Dvd for my birthday and B&E for Mother's Day!)SueHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11394307650434614637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-28672088825328407702011-06-23T10:13:17.109-04:002011-06-23T10:13:17.109-04:00A fine movie with stunning performances all around...A fine movie with stunning performances all around. I like getting my history through the movies even if sometimes it gets tweaked a bit for art's sake. Saves me a lot of reading time on history and biography tomes. Helena Bonham-Carter is really getting dissed by the awards these days. She's long overdue for something. I thought this was worthy of an Oscar for her (but hadn't a chance against the fave Melissa Leo). So contained, in control, and devoted. Sometimes she was even matronly and she's just not like that at all in real life.J F Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06473487417479127354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-46809047988001855672011-06-23T09:30:08.756-04:002011-06-23T09:30:08.756-04:00Actually, Yvette, Rush WAS nominated. I watched t...Actually, Yvette, Rush WAS nominated. I watched the Oscars and was just sure he would get it. When Christian Bale won for The Fighter, I couldn't believe it. Rush had his usual enigmatic look when the announcement was made, but I bet he couldn't believe it either!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-52719922335408038762011-06-23T09:07:57.424-04:002011-06-23T09:07:57.424-04:00Classic Becky: Thanks so much, kiddo! I hope all i...Classic Becky: Thanks so much, kiddo! I hope all is well. But it's nice to see you around these parts any time you want to drop in.<br />I know 'life' sometimes interferes with our blogging - How dare it!<br /><br />Didn't want to do a full blown review since everyone else and his or her mother has already done it.<br /><br />You are SO right about Geoffrey Rush deserving an Oscar. And to NOT even be nominated. Travesty.<br />Miscarriage of artistic justice.<br /><br />My two cents. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-38011082657429280962011-06-23T09:04:28.721-04:002011-06-23T09:04:28.721-04:00Sue: I am a fan of James Wilby. LOVED him to piece...Sue: I am a fan of James Wilby. LOVED him to pieces in MAURICE with Hugh Grant....sigh! <br /><br />I will definitely look for the movie you mention.<br /><br />Anyway, lucky you that you saw this upon release. I would have loved to go with you! :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-50264630416656728782011-06-23T09:00:53.720-04:002011-06-23T09:00:53.720-04:00Jane and Lance: Well, we can't all agree on ev...Jane and Lance: Well, we can't all agree on everything. What a boring world it would be if we did. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-86426245884495177892011-06-23T09:00:08.523-04:002011-06-23T09:00:08.523-04:00Bill: Yes. A film that actually makes some kind of...Bill: Yes. A film that actually makes some kind of sense. What a novelty. And a film that, in a very romanticized way - yes- but a film, nonetheless that makes you feel good about being human.<br /><br />How's that for a change?Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-4772662046875161532011-06-23T08:58:37.050-04:002011-06-23T08:58:37.050-04:00Pat: I hadn't even realized that Rush was NOT ...Pat: I hadn't even realized that Rush was NOT nominated. In what universe does that make any sense? Wow. What a travesty. He was brilliant. (Well, when is he ever not?) <br /><br />I also love Rush as the pirate captain in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-82878677909736738412011-06-23T08:57:01.253-04:002011-06-23T08:57:01.253-04:00Kathy: I did mention that David, Prince of Wales w...Kathy: I did mention that David, Prince of Wales was 'not very bright.' The whole supposed Nazi sympathizing thing just proves my point. He would have been the wrong man at the wrong time. In my view, they had no choice really but to scoot him and Wallis out of the way - which they did, with little remorse it seems.<br /><br />He was a good dresser, though. The Prince of Wales. <br /><br />One of several interesting things about the whole Logue/Edward VI situation was that, from what I understand, Logue was Jewish. Something they don't make much of in the film, at least that I noticed.<br /><br />Such an interesting film. So beautifully done. I absolutely loved it.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-18432775136430762992011-06-23T08:19:59.923-04:002011-06-23T08:19:59.923-04:00Hi, Yvette -- I haven't been around enough, an...Hi, Yvette -- I haven't been around enough, and I apologize for that! Too many reasons to bore you with (or I should say, with which to bore you!)<br /><br />Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush were both so superb in King's Speech that I remember thinking, which one are they going to pick to nominate as Best Actor? Obviously Firth, with the major role, but for Rush not to get at least the Supporting Actor was ridiculous. What a fascinating relationship between these men. Different scenes in that movie made cry a little for both of them. The final scene of the speech is just film-making at its best with 2 fantastic actors. <br /><br />I really liked your article and your take on the different aspects of the movie. Your very interesting facts about the history behind George and Elizabeth was fascinating to me. Kudos!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-36588791265328220692011-06-23T07:37:39.064-04:002011-06-23T07:37:39.064-04:00Well, I thought it was gobsmacking when I saw it o...Well, I thought it was gobsmacking when I saw it on day of release! Colin Firth did an excellent job of portraying the fear and frustration of someone suffering with a speech impediment. Geoffrey Rush was wonderful as the slightly less reverential Aussie who cared enough to bully the King to keep going! Apparently our current Queen was delighted with HBC's portrayal of her mother saying she captured her 'eccentricities' extremely well.<br /><br />If you enjoyed this version of events, try and get hold of <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0310733/" rel="nofollow">'Bertie & Elizabeth'</a> starring James Wilby and Juliet Aubrey. This TV film covers their courtship, through the harrowing breakdown of events leading to the abdication and beyond. As with all adaptations there are minor discrepancies with the truth (like Elizabeth being pregnant at the time of the 'Logue' situation) but it is a wonderful representation of period detail!SueHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11394307650434614637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-67138663695868080512011-06-23T01:15:27.053-04:002011-06-23T01:15:27.053-04:00Hello Yvette:
Sadly, 'The King's Speech...Hello Yvette:<br />Sadly, 'The King's Speech' did not really do 'it' for us. Beautifully filmed, wonderful costumes, some brilliant acting, but, ....!!!<br /><br />Perhaps the reason for this is that in Britain we have been somewhat saturated with these kinds of costume dramas.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-45506393400790941742011-06-23T01:05:49.852-04:002011-06-23T01:05:49.852-04:00Thank goodness there are a few films out there tha...Thank goodness there are a few films out there that tell stories rather than are cartoons with live characters.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-4398179912097099202011-06-23T00:34:36.680-04:002011-06-23T00:34:36.680-04:00I saw this movie on the second airplane flight fro...I saw this movie on the second airplane flight from California on my way to Australia ...it was outstanding, and at least a few hours of that 14+ hour flight passed quickly!<br /><br />I thought Jeffery Ruch should have also won an OscarPat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-22283524291691239592011-06-22T20:35:02.554-04:002011-06-22T20:35:02.554-04:00Interesting. Maybe I will see this.
Also, a ti...Interesting. Maybe I will see this. <br /><br />Also, a tidbit about Edward VIII. He was someone my mother researched and read about. He was way too close to the German government and an admirer of the Nazis -- and there was no way the British establishment would let him be the king. (Wallis Simpson was rumored to be close to the Germans/Nazis.)<br /><br />My mother showed me what she found about him in history books about WWII and showed me a photo of him wearing a Nazi uniform. I kid you not!<br /><br />John Lawton wrote a brilliant essay about anti-Semitism among the British rich and political establishment right before and at the start of the war. Fascinating piece. It should be online. (He writes a fictional series set during WWII in Europe.)kathy d.noreply@blogger.com