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Post by nell on Oct 13, 2012 15:01:27 GMT
Good news indeed! Did anyone see that Parades End was listed in the choices for several categories in the National TV Awards? The Rev wasn't nominated sadly and won't be handing out any awards this year either - he'll be too busy  |
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Post by GreenEyesToo on Oct 13, 2012 15:38:36 GMT
Unless they're on a Sunday - no performance then....
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Post by kygal on Oct 25, 2012 10:48:18 GMT
Received this dvd also.
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Post by kissmekate on Oct 25, 2012 11:12:30 GMT
I've got mine meanwhile but haven't yet had the time to watch.
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Post by kygal on Oct 26, 2012 10:29:49 GMT
Same here. There have been times I have stopped everything to watch a new Rufus dvd. Have seen ALVH and his small parts here already. Maybe I can find some time on the weekend.
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Post by kissmekate on Nov 8, 2012 17:51:44 GMT
I have FINALLY begun to watch the whole thing on DVD and have to say I like it quite well. Yes, the story appears a little confusing, especially if you're not familiar with the book, but it is so stylishly made and well played. What a dreadful woman this Sylvia is. She seems to get an enormous kick out of tormenting her husband wilfully wherever she can!
OK, Tietjens isn't an easy character either, but I think he doesn't deserve the treatment she gives him and I can see what attracts him to Valentine who is so different from his haughty wife. A good performance by Benedict Cumberbatch - but is it only my ears or is he mumbling awfully in this?
Rufus's little scene was even more fun on the bigger screen. Truly great job there!
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Post by rueful on Nov 8, 2012 18:24:19 GMT
You're right, Sylvia really was awful, and without any real reason to be so. But that's not unheard of in real life, unfortunately.
BC did seem to be mumbling. It may have been an acting choice, to emphasize his diffidence, but it probably didn't help that he had to wear those cheek prosthetics either.
Glad to hear you're enjoying it so far!
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Post by kissmekate on Nov 8, 2012 18:30:59 GMT
It may have been an acting choice, to emphasize his diffidence, but it probably didn't help that he had to wear those cheek prosthetics either. Yes - he looks and he sounds like he's got something in his mouth that doesn't belong there  |
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Post by kissmekate on Nov 13, 2012 10:37:38 GMT
I watched ep 2 yesterday and am still rather taken with this, although I didn't really warm to most of the characters. I do like Valentine very much (very good portrayal!), and I keep feeling sorry for Christopher whom nobody seems to understand.
Rufus's little scene was spot on again. Hilarious, yes, but also heartbreaking in a way. It's clear to see he has fully drifted off into his own hazy world full of devils and wickedness he has to fight. Again he's not doing the raging madman but goes about his erratic behaviour with this calm dignity and the occasional gleeful moment of "recognition". Great performance - pity we don't get much more of the Reverend. I loved how Valentine pulled him away with her, saying "I didn't know you were one of us" ;D
The aptly named parish magazine cracked me up, too. I like those small humorous touches.
Life must be hard for Mrs. Duchemin, and it's understandable that she's seeking comfort in another man's arms, but I felt very sorry for her poor husband!
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Post by kygal on Nov 13, 2012 11:24:14 GMT
I still need to find the time to watch it. Enjoyed reading your thoughts so far.
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Post by rueful on Nov 13, 2012 12:35:09 GMT
Great review, Kate. Nice description of Mr Duchemin's plight. As always, Rufus has found the humanity in a humorous character.
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Post by kissmekate on Nov 13, 2012 18:33:37 GMT
I just found this nice link (it seemed new to me, hopefully we don't already have it here). Poor chap when we do finally get to meet the Reverend it’s easy to see that his marbles are clearly not intact and he has serious mental health issues.
Playing Edith’s husband, the poor unbalanced, and sometimes lustful vicar of Christ is the always dishy Rufus Sewell.
He uses his lazy eye, deep, gravelly exceedingly handsome rich voice and fierce intensity to perfection in a cameo role that is all too short.
In a scene with his Bishop. and another member of the cloth where they are sipping tea in his study and discussing the merits of ‘restrictive female undergarments being mentioned in the Parish magazine’, he and Geoffrey Palmer (As Time Goes By) as the Bishop, prove to be great foils for each other.("Oooh, yes" to all the bold passages!) |
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Post by kygal on Nov 14, 2012 11:28:43 GMT
I agree. Thanks Kate!
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Post by GreenEyesToo on Nov 14, 2012 11:49:49 GMT
Definitely agree!
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Post by GreenEyesToo on Jan 18, 2013 19:17:56 GMT
Rather after the event, but I love this tweet from today: Erin
@agingerchicken
Rufus Sewell surely needs some sort of award for PE? And the other cast members for not peeing themselves everytime he speaks.
12:33 PM - 18 Jan 13
An award? yes, please!  |
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