fee
Roo-kie
I want a walk
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Post by fee on Sept 11, 2007 10:58:15 GMT
Awh, I just watched this last night, and loved it! I wish I could give it a "Maxx" stylie review, but I can't.
There I was thinking that I might be getting over the whole Rufus thing, then I watched this.
Just thought I'd share that.
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Post by GreenEyesToo on Sept 11, 2007 18:19:27 GMT
There I was thinking that I might be getting over the whole Rufus thing, then I watched this. Ah, but the question is, Fee, did you want to be over him? (um...do I need to re-phrase that?  ) I can't say this is one of my favourites - it's not one that I watch all that often, but Robbie is a sweet character. And that blond wig at the end is hilarious! (Agent: Rufus, I haven't got the script for you yet but you get to wear a hideous blond wig in it. Rufus: Forget the script - I'll do it!  ) |
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Post by hollandpark on Sept 11, 2007 18:53:59 GMT
[/quote] (Agent: Rufus, I haven't got the script for you yet but you get to wear a hideous blond wig in it. Rufus: Forget the script - I'll do it! )[/quote] L O L ! |
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fee
Roo-kie
I want a walk
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Post by fee on Sept 17, 2007 13:19:04 GMT
No, I've realised now I'll always have that darn thing for Rufus; more wigs please!
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Post by maxx02 on Sept 17, 2007 23:55:12 GMT
No, I've realised now I'll always have that darn thing for Rufus; more wigs please! poor fee... there are worse problems than having "a thing" for Rufus for a lifetime.  |
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Post by Terri Mac on Sept 26, 2007 2:06:16 GMT
there are worse problems than having "a thing" for Rufus for a lifetime. [/quote] I agree, but it still does make it awfully hard sometimes to get any work done |
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herrmannka
Mind in the Sew-er
he is s(e)well!
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Post by herrmannka on Oct 16, 2007 15:12:18 GMT
damn -sometimes I feel so awkward 'cause I cannot join your discussions,like in this case-the reason is simple-I haven't seen that movie so there is nothing to talk about  by the way-how do you guys "get into posession" of all Roof's films?? are they all shown on your TV &u record them or you buy them via internet?? i know some of his films are easily available in your libraries and stores but what about those less popular ones??/herrmannka |
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Post by pattirose on Oct 16, 2007 16:29:52 GMT
I found it at the UK Amazon and it was cheap - around $5. if I remember correctly. I also found Uncorked there at a very reasonable price.
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Post by Tinkerdog on Oct 16, 2007 17:09:51 GMT
Herrmannka, most of the DVD's are also available on ebay. The biggest problems those in the US/Canada faced in getting the films was that they were region 2 and the US/Canada is Region 1. That was my first obstacle - then I bought a Region 2 DVD player and was able to see British DVD's which opened the door to more films. I obtained most of my DVD's from amazon.com, amazon.com.uk or ebay - there is also an ebay.half.price. At least you get to see the four hour version of Charles II easily - the US was given a 3 hour version - we had to buy from England to see the fourth hour. That is my experience. Can you watch Region 1 DVD's?
The British version of Martha, Meet Frank, Daniel & Laurence has three-four extra minutes (Rufus minutes). Yes, this matters.....
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Post by tipou on Feb 3, 2009 0:31:38 GMT
old thread, old movie..
let me join it by announcing i have just received my vhs copy of "a man of no importance".
YES! VHS! TALK ABOUT OLD MOVIES!
it was the only format i could find, and i paid too much on it on ebay, but, hey! its got MY albert finney and OUR rufus, so why not?
i cannot watch it tonite, because the tape is all but congealed, having spent half theday in the mailbox outside, plus, it's "house" at 8.
but tomorrow....
AHHHHHHHHHH!
MY ALBERT... OUR RUFUS... JOY TO THE WORLD!
talk to you later.
review to come later , then...
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Post by lizap on Feb 3, 2009 2:20:18 GMT
Oh, tipou, this is such a gem. I think it is Rufus' very best movie (as opposed to, best role, best performance), or at least one of the four best. I won't say anything more except . . . total satisfaction!
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Post by tipou on Feb 4, 2009 18:16:15 GMT
********* SPOILER ALERT ****************************
my albert… he never disappoints.
right from the start, i have this to say this : i doubt very much that the real world would have been as understanding to his alfred as the movie's era is (here, 1963 catholic dublin), but i will not even consider this as a bad point, because if my albert/alfred had been treated badly, if that movie had a sad ending, i would not be happy at all.
after all, like all the characters who adore him, we are allowed to approach him and to like him for the good heart he has, and then, when we learn about his "terrible secret" (revealed when he kiss a photo of rufus/robbie) it's too late for us to judge him, he is our pal too.
but the real drama of this man is not his homosexuality, this he can live with, and, apparently, most of his family and friends, in the end. the real tragedy is that he can never seem to fulfill his dream of creating one single good work of art that would make his life worthwhile in his own eye.
even in the sequence when he dares to approach a man, and gets beaten and robbed for his effort, i felt more for his failed oscar wilde costumed scene being so crudely interrupted, than for the poor old gay guy being molested.
as alfred says himself, he is all about art. or, in his thick irish accent: oym all abeut ert!
so what is worse for him? not having robbie in his bed, or not having robbie in his play? it is so good to find out at the end, and so to know that he will be happy no matter what, because art, his true passion, always finds a way to remain in his life.
beautiful work from all involved – even a very very young jonathan rhys-davis. brenda fricker is amazing as ever in her eternal but so great no nonsense brooder (no one does the middle-aged catholic woman as she does). rufus is as good and natural as ever, dangerously lovely – dangerous for alfred, not for us – you totally get that he could be the subject of an obsession, but also the good buddy, he is such a guy. tara fitzgerald is herself, not extraordinary, but appropriate – and funny even in the darkest moments – her repressing tears while holding the papier mâché head of st-john the baptist was hilarious and touching at the same time.
but… my albert… if i ever wondered why i love him so… i remembered while watching this movie. so open and transparent, but at the same time complex and disconcerting. fascinating all the while. generous with other actors, totally involved in his character, loving every minute of his splendid work.
and, lets face it, his irish is a lot more convincing than rufus', even if he is much less pretty.
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Post by rueful on Feb 4, 2009 18:45:20 GMT
I couldn't resist reading your review, even though I haven't seen the movie (I was aware of the main spoiler anyway). As usual, you give wonderful descriptions of the performances and the themes. Even not having seen it, I can totally picture how the actors play their roles through your descriptions (especially Rufus--"such a guy"--what a perfect label, one that I have applied to real-life men on more than one occasion, and Brenda Fricker). Thanks for sharing your insights with us.
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Post by tipou on Feb 4, 2009 19:17:08 GMT
oh its such a pleasure! i love writing about movies - hey, i like writing, period. you guys' good comments about what i come up with is always so heart warming, they mean that i could communicate what i felt...
i forgot something: the most touching moment of the movie... alfred is preparing breakfast for his sister (fricker) after his unfortunate meeting with the anti-gay mob, and she hesitates to touch the food. having discovered that her brother is gay, she worries about "where his hands have been".
there, he loses it, expressing so intensely his need for love to which no one ever responded... so he finally sits down, and sighs, "so, eat... my hands are free of affection..."
i thought i was going to weep at this point...
but then, its not a movie for crying. its a feel good movie.
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Post by lizap on Feb 4, 2009 21:14:55 GMT
right from the start, i have this to say this : i doubt very much that the real world would have been as understanding to his alfred as the movie's era is (here, 1963 catholic dublin), but i will not even consider this as a bad point, because if my albert/alfred had been treated badly, if that movie had a sad ending, i would not be happy at all. I was also aware of the ending as idealized, and so glad of it. It is heart breaking when we think Robbie has rejected Alfie at the end, and such a mercy when we realize he has not. I'm all for realism to an extent, but I need something to feel good about at the end of a movie. the real tragedy is that he can never seem to fulfill his dream of creating one single good work of art that would make his life worthwhile in his own eye. And yet, what a worthwhile life it is! He so enriches the lives of those around him. i forgot something: the most touching moment of the movie... alfred is preparing breakfast for his sister (fricker) after his unfortunate meeting with the anti-gay mob, and she hesitates to touch the food. having discovered that her brother is gay, she worries about "where his hands have been". there, he loses it, expressing so intensely his need for love to which no one ever responded... so he finally sits down, and sighs, "so, eat... my hands are free of affection..." Yes, I thought this was the very heart of the film, and so beautifully expressed. It's hard for me to imagine even a heart entrenched in bigotry not moved to compassion by this scene. |
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by the way-how do you guys "get into posession" of all Roof's films?? are they all shown on your TV &u record them or you buy them via internet?? i know some of his films are easily available in your libraries and stores but what about those less popular ones??/herrmannka
