Pillars of the Earth Interviews and Reviews

[rueful]

I hope this is ok beloved Mods, but I figure the way to start rebuilding the last month is to jump right in. So here are some links to various reviews. These are not new (as far as I know) and most have probably already been posted.

Interviews with Rufus:
www.oprah.com/entertainment/Q-and-A-with-Rufus-Sewell

news.bostonherald.com/entertainment/television/general/view.bg?articleid=1268581&srvc=home&position=also

Reviews:
www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/reviews/article_1572883.php/Review-Pillars-of-the-Earth-Sewell-shines-in-this-long-affair

www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_15571468

www.seattlepi.com/tvguide/423866_tvgif23.html

www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2010/07/23/2010-07-23_royalty_clergy_rule_earth.html

www.post-gazette.com/pg/10204/1074676-67.stm

www.avclub.com/articles/pillars-of-the-earth-anarchymaster-builder,43322/

www.usatoday.com/life/television/reviews/2010-07-23-pillars23_VA_N.htm

www.nytimes.com/2010/07/23/arts/television/23pillars.html

www.tvguide.com/News/Roush-Review-Pillars-1020812.aspx

www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/tv/heaven_earth_KIRjFD03enlu2W6zc4sb1H

[judypatooty]

Excellent idea Rueful!

[nicole]

Thanks Rueful! This whole server-thing is so sad! We lost so much!

[GreenEyesToo]

Thank you, Rueful! Hopefully we'll get some of it back at some point.

[GreenEyesToo]

Okay, time to put some flesh on the bones of the links! Just found this new review, which gives TPOTE 10 out of 10 :

.......the performances are flawless. So flawless, I'm betting the casting director is getting a raise.
Rufus Sewell brings the perfect amount of passion and vulnerability to Tom Builder. His moments of inspiration are stunning. He was the last person I pictured in the role, but now I can't think of anyone more suited.
uk.tv.ign.com/articles/110/1109045p1.html

It's one thing for us to say Rufus would be/is terrific in this role, but for someone who clearly loved the book to concede that, against expectations, he was perfect as Tom is praise indeed. Yay for Rufus!

[judypatooty]

Jul 28, 2010 10:01:27 GMT GreenEyesToo said:

Rufus Sewell brings the perfect amount of passion and vulnerability to Tom Builder. His moments of inspiration are stunning. He was the last person I pictured in the role, but now I can't think of anyone more suited.

YES! Roof has converted yet another one. I'd say he's right on schedule in his plan for world acting domination.

[judypatooty]

You know ... I was thinking about that recent interview in which Rufus expressed more of his displeasure about his experiences in filming Eleventh Hour.

I just finished listening to the audiobook of "American on Purpose," Craig Ferguson's memoir, and in it Craig related his experiences of filming a sitcom in America. He noted that it is quite a different experience from filming a sitcom in Britain.

He said in Britain, actors are considered a collaborative partner in the production and their input is often sought and welcomed and can result in changes to the scripts as well as other aspects of the production.

In America, though, the big networks view actors more as interchangeable objects [my words] to be fit into slots and their input is most definitely NOT welcomed. In fact, it is usually resented and ignored. It's as though they are meant to just say the words handed to them and look pretty. No wonder Rufus was disgusted.

I'm sure it's not completely true for all TV shows, depending upon who is running the show. But since EH was a big glitzy production by that big glitzy producer Bruckheimer, I guess it's not too surprising it turned out that way.

[nell]

what a great review. 10/10 masterful - couldn't have put it better myself.

[rueful]

How wonderful! And about time, too!

I'd say he's right on schedule in his plan for world acting domination.

From your lips to God's ears.

[maz]

Hi all, cant remember where i posted my original message, but i mentioned that i have part 1&2, if anyone wants it on DVD to pm me. It seems after the tech prob i may have missed some messages? I have replied to those who's pm's i received. If you haven't had a reply from me and you pm'd me, then i didn't get your pm, so re-pm me. ;D

[nell]

There's a bit of blurb here in this attachment about Pillars if you scroll down. There's also one of the trailers if you click on the link. I think we lost those also

www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://flixchatter.wordpress.com/2010/07/26/weekend-roundup-flugtag-ridley-scott-filmmaking-contest-pillars-of-the-earth/&ct=ga&cad=:s7:f2:v0:i2:lt:e1:p1:t1280209802:&cd=o1XpwDW5E24&usg=AFQjCNG90uQG_OSoiILk5_T24a3ZyiyF-g

There are a whole load of reviews also if you click on the word "metacritic" and "one particular review" in the speil on the front page. Lots to get our teeth into and in the mood for the next session with Tom !

[nell]

Just managed to find my favouirite review


I quote frrom my previous lost posting :

This has to be the best review yet. No spoilers I'd say - unless you've been on another planet for all of eternity and haven't heard about the er lively Tom bit(s) ? if so read no further !

- this quote just had me in stitches

"Shoulda called him Tom Buildup, as in sperm pressure. When he gets frisky with a witchy friend, he takes this tale from the Dark Ages to the Playboy After Dark Ages."

Here's the rest. Just brilliant !!!



www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://tvfeedsmyfamily.blogspot.com/2010/07/pillars-of-earth-swords-sandals-and-sex.html&ct=ga&cad=:s7:f2:v0:i2:lt:e2:p1:t1279950573:&cd=eXnQGgo_U2g&usg=AFQjCNEKsbjJAGMdVah4Naaad53hupKOFg

[rueful]

Oh, yes, that was a GREAT one! Thanks for reposting that as well as the link above.

I can't wait for episode 3!!!

[rueful]

This is both a review and recap of the third episode, by the same person GE2 quoted above. Because it's a recap, there are spoilers, so beware. I'll take the discussion of the spoiler-type information over to the series thread.

Like the first one, it's very positive about the series, although Rufus isn't mentioned specifically this time. But I like to think this is an oblique reference to Rufus's talents that she mentioned in her previous review. Here, she's talking about the actor playing Stephen.

Again, the casting turns what could be a slightly ridiculous scene into a bid for an award nomination.

tv.ign.com/articles/110/1109800p1.html

[rueful]

This site has a FAQ about TPOTE miniseries. www.loaded-questions.com/2010/08/pillars-of-earth-frequently-asked.html

It will not surprise you to hear that this is my favorite part:

A number of critics have written that getting through the sometimes rough first two hours of the series is worth it as the series begins to establish an even pace allowing the actors to shine through. In a relatively glowing review written by David Hochman for TVGuide.com ("Pillars of the Earth: A Towering Achievement") credit is given to Rufus Sewell the actor who portrays Tom Builder. Sewell has so far handed in a performance that has caught the eye of critics, even those critics who could find very few positive things to say about the series

That's our guy!