tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19302868.post2530928335649218872..comments2024-01-25T11:14:39.042+00:00Comments on maniacmum: Johnny Depp and Pierce Brosnan make Romantic Novelists' hearts throbJane Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17514534117777707886noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19302868.post-60319815691896158932008-02-18T16:25:00.000+00:002008-02-18T16:25:00.000+00:00Just in case you don't know, I agree with you abou...Just in case you don't know, I agree with you about Johnny Depp. I'm a convert ... didn't pay much attention to him until The Libertine and then I started watching his movies on the channels I subscribe to (I get 'em all). I ordered Benny and Joon, which has another favorite of mine, Aidan Quinn (an under-rated actor who just keeps on doing good work, mostly in Indie films I think). Just received the DVD and will look at it again tonight. <BR/><BR/>Anyhow, I do consider Johnny to be the greatest actor I've ever seen during my many years (remember, I'm ancient) of living. I kind of believe a lot of people haven't awakened to the power and versatility of his work, and just remember him from Jump Street. <BR/><BR/>I don't know how he does it, but he is different in every film and hits every requirement of every role perfectly. I could go on forever about what he did in just one film, The Libertine of course, because I think he demonstrated every aspect of an actor's craft. It's amazing to look at the film while focusing only on his face ... that face comes across with expression exactly suited to each line of dialogue. That's not easy to do and a great many actors say the words but don't convey the meaning of the lines with the body and face. <BR/><BR/>I appreciate the feedback for our remarks ... look forward to more of that as we discuss the actors we love to see.Sonettohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13891195831535122703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19302868.post-56663621433940602152008-02-18T09:25:00.000+00:002008-02-18T09:25:00.000+00:00Barbaba and Sonetto, I like Alan Rickman in everyt...Barbaba and Sonetto, I like Alan Rickman in everything he's in, even when he's playing the baddy. I am particularly fond of him as Snape.<BR/><BR/>But sorry Johnny will always be the king of my heart.<BR/><BR/>Until he dies that is... because I have a whole host of dead heroes to. To the top of the list being Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca. No one but no one can ever match him...<BR/><BR/>Hmm... maybe I should post top ten DEAD heroes....Jane Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17514534117777707886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19302868.post-35152461710269514462008-02-14T19:43:00.000+00:002008-02-14T19:43:00.000+00:00Rickman is the man for me, has a little to do with...Rickman is the man for me, has a little to do with age. I remember Sense & Sensibility in which he portrayed a most sensitive and loving Colonel Brandon, who helped nurse Marianne back to health.<BR/><BR/>Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Here's to love and romance and all the good things they bring.Sonettohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13891195831535122703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19302868.post-14578054324807797352008-02-14T19:28:00.000+00:002008-02-14T19:28:00.000+00:00It is always about the Rickman, for me. :) The ta...It is always about the Rickman, for me. :) The talented Mr. Depp cannot quite compare, alas. <BR/><BR/>Perhaps he might invest in a more mellifluous voice?<BR/><BR/>*swoons into fainting couch*<BR/>*grin*Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16502446759761090747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19302868.post-77322122390907921632008-02-14T08:38:00.000+00:002008-02-14T08:38:00.000+00:00Persephone how great to see you here!!! No, no, no...Persephone how great to see you here!!! No, no, no not saying I don't like Colin or Alan - Alan always rocks my boat, particularly when he's doing nasty. It's just that Johnny, David, Daniel, and do it more....<BR/><BR/>But just remembered that I really really am in love with Daniel Day Lewis in Last of the Mohicans. I want a man who says, Whatever you do, STAY ALIVE, and I will find you... Woohoo...<BR/><BR/>Anna, no you're not odd. I think Penny Jordan shares our preoccupation. What I loved about The Libertine was that Johnny gave such humanity to the EoR and you realise why he was such a cynical old bastard. I do hope his puritanical wife didn't really convert him on his deathbed. Or if she did, that he had his fingers crossed behind his back...Jane Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17514534117777707886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19302868.post-41541576170248249532008-02-14T08:21:00.000+00:002008-02-14T08:21:00.000+00:00Hoorah!!! Other people who think JD in Libertine w...Hoorah!!! Other people who think JD in Libertine was genius, and the EofR was frankly fascinating....<BR/><BR/>And I thought I was odd... ;-)Anna Louise Luciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13069551559749215187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19302868.post-30683676303761521012008-02-13T22:55:00.000+00:002008-02-13T22:55:00.000+00:00"In fact I was having huge trouble about who came ..."In fact I was having huge trouble about who came after Johnny . . . ."<BR/><BR/>You're not saying you had trouble with Alan Rickman's and Colin F-F-F-Firth's being on the list, surely? Say it isn't so!Persephonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15560178981320189795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19302868.post-42642007784918187132008-02-13T22:32:00.000+00:002008-02-13T22:32:00.000+00:00Jane,Please let me know what you think when you se...Jane,<BR/>Please let me know what you think when you see Sweeney Todd-Johnny Depp was mesmerizing. I now have almost all his DVD's and will put Sleepy Hollow and Edward Scissorhands right behind The Libertine on my "watch next" list, but I'll be surprised if they can compete with Don Juan de Marco or Sweeney Todd as all-time favorites.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19302868.post-72685582997929220802008-02-13T18:51:00.000+00:002008-02-13T18:51:00.000+00:00bohnny bon - Sweeny Todd is on my to watch film. A...bohnny bon - Sweeny Todd is on my to watch film. Also love JD in Sleepy HOllow and particularly in Edward Scissorhands<BR/><BR/>Nic HOW DID SEAN BEAN SEND YOU A CARD????? I know thousands of romantic novelists who would be extremely jealous!!!Jane Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17514534117777707886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19302868.post-48217043957289049922008-02-13T18:32:00.000+00:002008-02-13T18:32:00.000+00:00No wonder I enjoy these kinds of books so much - y...No wonder I enjoy these kinds of books so much - you're all thinking of my gorgeous blokes when you're writing... ;-)<BR/><BR/>PS Have I ever mentioned Sean Bean sent me a card when I got married...Nichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00150476755274772730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19302868.post-25534715861596191932008-02-13T18:31:00.000+00:002008-02-13T18:31:00.000+00:00Dear Jane,You have definitely inspired me to watch...Dear Jane,<BR/>You have definitely inspired me to watch the DVD-I just got it.<BR/>I hope you have seen Sweeney Todd-talk about one sexy, tortured soul!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19302868.post-34035317386029081622008-02-13T17:28:00.000+00:002008-02-13T17:28:00.000+00:00You are quite right both, (and welcome to the blog...You are quite right both, (and welcome to the blog by the way!) yes it is the Libertine. That's the trouble with posting something five minutes before the school run.<BR/><BR/>Sonetto, pretty much all the poetry/speeches Johnny makes in the film are taken from Rochester's actual writings. I particularly liked the use A Ramble in St James Park, which I had always read as just simply rude, but in the film you really got a sense of how degenerate it was, and how filled with self loathing Rochester was. I also liked the way Charles II who was genuinely fond of him got so frustated with him - such a waste of his genius. The stuff with Dr Bendo actually happened, thought not perhaps exactly as portrayed in the film.<BR/><BR/>And the speech he gave to Parliament about the succession at the end of the film was brilliant and poignant in turns.<BR/><BR/>You've just made me realise I have to see that film again!Jane Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17514534117777707886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19302868.post-77451219167699835872008-02-13T16:21:00.000+00:002008-02-13T16:21:00.000+00:00I agree-Johnny Depp is the greatest, but isn't the...I agree-Johnny Depp is the greatest, but isn't the movie you are referring to The Libertine? That is where he played the Earl of Rochester.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19302868.post-27977269816273876092008-02-13T16:17:00.000+00:002008-02-13T16:17:00.000+00:00A small correction ... the film was "The Libertine...A small correction ... the film was "The Libertine" not Rochester.<BR/><BR/>I share your enthusiasm for Johnny Depp's amazing acting job as Rochester. I have gone back to the literature and investigated John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester. He actually wrote some very lovely poetry. He was such a complex mixture of good (his artistic side) and bad (his alcoholism, his unfaithfulness, his debauchery). I have the DVD, have seen it numerous times and recommend it constantly to friends and acquaintances. Here is one example of Lord Rochester's poetry.<BR/><BR/>Absent of Thee I Languish Still<BR/> <BR/> Absent from thee I languish still;<BR/>Then ask me not, when I return?<BR/>The straying fool 'twill plainly kill<BR/>To wish all day, all night to mourn.<BR/><BR/>Dear! from thine arms then let me fly,<BR/>That my fantastic mind may prove<BR/>The torments it deserves to try<BR/>That tears my fixed heart from my love.<BR/><BR/>When, wearied with a world of woe,<BR/>To thy safe bosom I retire<BR/>where love and peace and truth does flow,<BR/>May I contented there expire,<BR/><BR/>Lest, once more wandering from that heaven,<BR/>I fall on some base heart unblest,<BR/>Faithless to thee, false, unforgiven,<BR/>And lose my everlasting rest.Sonettohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13891195831535122703noreply@blogger.com