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Post by megagem on Aug 31, 2011 19:21:21 GMT
Hi Peachy! Yes, the American version is called The Last King. It was done by A&E, HOWEVER I will warn you, it's not done in its entirety. I think in the American version, over an hour of the story is cut out. It's little bits scattered about that they cut which add up to over an hour's loss of material. I personally hate that they did that,  but at least we have the proper full version on youtube. Eventually I'm going to find myself a multi-region DVD player (which a few of the other ladies own) so I can purchase the true full version as well as a few of Rufus' other works that have yet to be available here in the USA. |
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Post by peachy on Aug 31, 2011 22:08:06 GMT
Oh  , thanks for the info megagem. I hadn't realized that there were two different versions. Man a whole hour gone from the movie. Wonder if any of the good parts are cut out? Oh well, my hubby says that I am spending too much money on our dear Rufus anyway. I guess I can always watch it again on youtube. |
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Post by megagem on Sept 1, 2011 4:29:00 GMT
No problem! I was warned by the ladies (thankfully) before my purchase. All the "important" bits are there (from what I remember), but things like the first moments with Charles and Barbara after their meeting where she says she's not ready to sleep with him is cut. Parts of the kiss between Charles and Lady Francis at the party are cut, as well as the part where Charles and Barbara watch her sleep. Those are the only Rufus bits I remember being cut, but then again I haven't watched Charles II in a while. Definitely buy it if you still want it, though. I still enjoy watching it despite the missing bits. I just don't understand why they would sell this version as a DVD. I understand cutting it for TV, but you'd think that with a DVD release, they would keep it in its entirety or at least add the deleted parts as some kind of bonus feature. Oh, speaking of bonus features, there is a great one on there mostly with Rufus which is fantastic!
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Post by peachy on Sept 6, 2011 16:07:47 GMT
I had a long weekend and decided to watch some more of Rufus' movies. I got to watch The Woodlanders and Helen of Troy. Loved them! Giles was such a loveable character. Never thought our Roofie could be so mean (Helen Of Troy), but still loved his performance. He is so versatile & complex! Then I rewatched IASL with the hubby. He actually liked it and I got him on board with Zen too. Looking forward to watching Vinyan tonight.
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Post by castaneasativa on Sept 7, 2011 8:38:34 GMT
Hi peachy! A bit late welcome... from a new one to a new one! I enjoy this forum with all the things to be explored. The girls from the Rooftop are very friendly  Have a good time here  castanea |
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Post by peachy on Sept 7, 2011 14:43:10 GMT
Hi peachy! A bit late welcome... from a new one to a new one! I enjoy this forum with all the things to be explored. The girls from the Rooftop are very friendly Have a good time here castanea Welcome to you also castanea! I must agree with you, the ladies are wonderful here. Hope you are having a good time here. |
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Post by kissmekate on Sept 7, 2011 16:03:11 GMT
Great that you got your hubby hooked, too!  Giles is so lovely, isn't he? Looking forward to your thoughts on Vinyan. |
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Post by peachy on Sept 7, 2011 17:49:51 GMT
Great that you got your hubby hooked, too! Giles is so lovely, isn't he? Looking forward to your thoughts on Vinyan. Yeah, I can't wait to see that movie. I have heard mixed reviews of it. Meant to watch it the other night but all the kids are sick, so I have to divert my attention to them for a while. Guessing it's not kid friendly, hahaha! |
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Post by anyother on Sept 7, 2011 18:21:14 GMT
Guessing it's not kid friendly, hahaha! Not really, no, and no friendly kids in it either. I hope your kids get well soon, Peachy! |
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Post by peachy on Sept 8, 2011 17:50:29 GMT
That's what I thought, anyother. Thanks for the well wishes! They just have strep throat but they require a lot of attention when they get sick and I am happy to oblige. Can't wait to watch Vinyan though. I still have to get around to watching Middlemarch. Maybe I can tonight. |
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Post by megagem on Sept 8, 2011 19:20:51 GMT
Ahhh Vinyan's a good one. I've been meaning to watch Middlemarch myself for about 3 months now, but keep misplacing it! I think I've been on here about 4 times now saying "I'm gonna watch it! This time I'm really gonna watch it!" And I keep losing it!  |
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Post by peachy on Sept 12, 2011 12:11:28 GMT
I finally got around to watching Vinyan and I have to say that this movie is a very strange film. Rufus of course was yummy as ever but I was confused most of the time. I think I need to watch it again and maybe I will understand it. And the kids in the movie were so creepy! Kind of reminded me of Children of the Corn. But on the other hand I have watched a couple of episodes of Middlemarch and I love it so far. Just needs more Rufus. |
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Post by bastognegirl on Sept 12, 2011 12:50:42 GMT
Welcome on board this wonderful forum peachy! I too have watched Vinyan last night for the first time...have just written down a report in another thread |
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but at least we have the proper full version on youtube. Eventually I'm going to find myself a multi-region DVD player (which a few of the other ladies own) so I can purchase the true full version as well as a few of Rufus' other works that have yet to be available here in the USA.
