Jane Austen is HOT! I am sure this isn’t news to anyone. Whether an Austen fan or not, unless living on a deserted island for the past 20 years, everyone is aware of the pop culture explosion relating to the English author of six novels who has been dead for...
This was actually a tough job! There have been so many fabulous gowns in Oscar red carpet history – and a ton of not-so-fabulous as well – so picking a few was impossible. I might have gotten carried away! Enjoy this collage of gowns I particularly adored. It isn’t an...
I honestly don’t recall the first Oscar broadcast I ever watched. That would probably be because I was so young that I wasn’t sure what I was watching! My mom was a fan of movies, hence where I acquired my love of cinema, so in the Shelly household it was...
This blog turns the attention toward literature rather than real life. Novels are chock full of romantic couples, even if romance isn’t the main point of the story. I created a fun match-up for you all, based on some of my favorite literary lovers. I steered clear of Jane Austen,...
The latest version of Leo Tolstoy’s classic novel Anna Karenina is coming to “select” US theaters on November 16, 2012. I am very excited about this movie! Directed by the brilliant Joe Wright, the movie stars Keira Knightley as Anna and the wonderful, oh-so-handsome Matthew Macfadyen as Anna’s brother Stepan “Stiva”...
We have to wait until October to see Matthew Macfadyen in his next big movie, but it promises to be spectacular! Mark your calendars. IMDB and Yahoo Movies, just to name a few, also provide up-to-the-minute information. This is the official blurb on the movie: The hot-headed young D’Artagnan (Logan...
No, Colin Firth is not my favorite Mr. Darcy and my love for Matthew Macfadyen is undiminished. However, that clarification made, I have never said I do not admire and appreciate Colin Firth both in his stellar turn as Mr. Darcy or as an actor over all. Yet I will...
You lucky ducks who live across the pond have a definite advantage over those of us here in the States since you get to see the divinely delicious Matthew Macfadyen in his latest project – Any Human Heart – starting this Sunday, November 21. TODAY! Yep, I am a little...
A shout out to my friend Jeane who has kept her wonderful blog devoted to the 2005 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice running for 3 years now! Happy Anniversary Jeane! I love Jeane’s blog and am SO happy that she has diligently followed the actors and other artists involved with...
What a wonderful month this has been for movies! I am an avowed cinephile, as I have frequently stated. I love most every type of movie, depending on my mood, but proudly proclaim that I am a huge fan of the so-called “popcorn” action flicks that hit hard in the...
OK, the ‘wild’ part may be stretching it a bit, but I had one of the best weekends in recent months and have to share my adventures with you all! Those of you who have been around awhile know two things about me: I love Matthew Macfadyen and am a...
Frost/Nixon first came to my awareness ages ago strictly due to Matthew’s involvement. Frankly, at first I was not thrilled at the idea of having to sit through a political rant that took place long before I gave any thought to world affairs no matter how much I love this...
I am probably in the vast minority, but until some three months ago I had never heard of Stephanie Meyer or the vampire phenomenon that she has created. I plead being immersed in my own creation as absolution for my ignorance! It began, for me, when my Entertainment Weekly arrived...
This just in! An interview with Matthew Macfadyen from the BBC Press Office. Titled: Matthew Macfadyen Plays Arthur Clennam, it is a short piece with the actor talking about his role and the series itself. Nothing personal, but a terrific read nevertheless. The interview can be read below as well,...
Man! Is it ever tough to pick scenes! Now that I have decided to do this, the challenge will be to make the selection. And, to limit my own musings so others can get a word in edgewise! I really do appreciate the discussion that was generated with the first...
