Comments on: DVD of the Week: Anne of the Thousand Days http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2007/09/18/dvd-of-the-week-anne-of-the-thousand-days/ Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:47:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.1-alpha by: cinebeats http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2007/09/18/dvd-of-the-week-anne-of-the-thousand-days/#comment-718 Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:16:09 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2007/09/18/dvd-of-the-week-anne-of-the-thousand-days/#comment-718 Jonathan - I wonder if that episode of Siskel & Ebert is available to view online? I remember enjoying that one a lot which is why I remember it so well. I need to spend some time checking out the online archives for the show soon. Justine - That's fabulous! You should try and contact her some way. It might be interesting to chat with her about film or at least let her know you're aware of her work and are interested in cinema yourself. I think she's a fantastic actress! Jonathan - I wonder if that episode of Siskel & Ebert is available to view online? I remember enjoying that one a lot which is why I remember it so well. I need to spend some time checking out the online archives for the show soon.

Justine - That’s fabulous! You should try and contact her some way. It might be interesting to chat with her about film or at least let her know you’re aware of her work and are interested in cinema yourself. I think she’s a fantastic actress!

]]> by: Justine http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2007/09/18/dvd-of-the-week-anne-of-the-thousand-days/#comment-715 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 19:40:19 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2007/09/18/dvd-of-the-week-anne-of-the-thousand-days/#comment-715 I still need to see this. I'm actually a distant relative of Bujold. I think she's one of my mother's cousins or second cousins (her mother had about a dozen siblings, it's hard to tell with these things). I also love Burton, even though he's usually an A-class scenery chewer. I still need to see this. I’m actually a distant relative of Bujold. I think she’s one of my mother’s cousins or second cousins (her mother had about a dozen siblings, it’s hard to tell with these things). I also love Burton, even though he’s usually an A-class scenery chewer.

]]> by: Jonathan Lapper http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2007/09/18/dvd-of-the-week-anne-of-the-thousand-days/#comment-714 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:18:58 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2007/09/18/dvd-of-the-week-anne-of-the-thousand-days/#comment-714 <i>You brought back a lot of memories when you mentioned that episode of Siskel &amp; Ebert! I can remember watching that episode as well</i> How cool you remember that episode! My memory for anything movie-related that I encounter in life is like a steel trap so when I bring up something like that most people probably just think I'm making it up - but now I have a witness! It's easier to remember such things as well when you're a fan of whom they're speaking. I wasn't crazy about <strong>The House of Yes</strong> but I thought Genevieve was excellent. You brought back a lot of memories when you mentioned that episode of Siskel & Ebert! I can remember watching that episode as well

How cool you remember that episode! My memory for anything movie-related that I encounter in life is like a steel trap so when I bring up something like that most people probably just think I’m making it up - but now I have a witness! It’s easier to remember such things as well when you’re a fan of whom they’re speaking.

I wasn’t crazy about The House of Yes but I thought Genevieve was excellent.

]]> by: cinebeats http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2007/09/18/dvd-of-the-week-anne-of-the-thousand-days/#comment-713 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:00:52 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2007/09/18/dvd-of-the-week-anne-of-the-thousand-days/#comment-713 Jonathan - You brought back a lot of memories when you mentioned that episode of Siskel &amp; Ebert! I can remember watching that episode as well and if my memory is serving me right, both critics are very fond of Genevieve Bujold. <strong>Trouble in Mind</strong> is actually one of my favorite Bujold films. I like a lot of Alan Rudolph's movies, including <strong>Choose Me</strong> which you also mentioned and <strong>The Moderns</strong> which all feature great performances from Bujold. Rudolph is an unusual director, but that's probably why his films appeals to me so much. The only Bujold movie you mentioned that I haven't seen yet is <strong>House of Ye</strong>s, but I really love <strong>Coma</strong> and <strong>Dead Ringers</strong>. I first saw her in <strong>Earthquake</strong> when I was just a little kid. Not her best film, but it was a fun night at the drive-in! I also really like her in <strong>Obsession</strong>, <strong>King of Hearts</strong>, <strong>Murder by Decree</strong> and <strong>Tightrope</strong>. I've always wanted to see the few French comedies she made with Jean-Paul Belmondo, but I'm afraid I haven't had the chance yet. Jeremy - Thanks! It's a really good film and has a dark edge that's missing from a lot of period dramas, which I appreciate a lot. Keith - It's nice to come across other British history buffs! :) The Tudor period is really fascinating. My mother's family was British (from Wales) and my great-great-great grandmother even worked for the Royal family as a seamstress, so I'm sure my fascination with British history is somewhat due to my family's influence. My mom and dad were both 1st generation Americans (British/Irish/Italians) so I suppose I grew up with a lot of International flavor in my household. Jonathan - You brought back a lot of memories when you mentioned that episode of Siskel & Ebert! I can remember watching that episode as well and if my memory is serving me right, both critics are very fond of Genevieve Bujold.

Trouble in Mind is actually one of my favorite Bujold films. I like a lot of Alan Rudolph’s movies, including Choose Me which you also mentioned and The Moderns which all feature great performances from Bujold. Rudolph is an unusual director, but that’s probably why his films appeals to me so much. The only Bujold movie you mentioned that I haven’t seen yet is House of Yes, but I really love Coma and Dead Ringers.

I first saw her in Earthquake when I was just a little kid. Not her best film, but it was a fun night at the drive-in!

I also really like her in Obsession, King of Hearts, Murder by Decree and Tightrope. I’ve always wanted to see the few French comedies she made with Jean-Paul Belmondo, but I’m afraid I haven’t had the chance yet.

Jeremy - Thanks! It’s a really good film and has a dark edge that’s missing from a lot of period dramas, which I appreciate a lot.

Keith - It’s nice to come across other British history buffs! :) The Tudor period is really fascinating.

My mother’s family was British (from Wales) and my great-great-great grandmother even worked for the Royal family as a seamstress, so I’m sure my fascination with British history is somewhat due to my family’s influence. My mom and dad were both 1st generation Americans (British/Irish/Italians) so I suppose I grew up with a lot of International flavor in my household.

]]> by: Keith http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2007/09/18/dvd-of-the-week-anne-of-the-thousand-days/#comment-709 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 08:31:40 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2007/09/18/dvd-of-the-week-anne-of-the-thousand-days/#comment-709 Hey Kimberly. Great blog post. I saw this film years ago. I love British historical dramas. I'm really drawn to the history, culture, etc. of the Brits. This is one of the best. I loved this film. Genevieve Bujold was fantastic here. She made this film. Richard Burton was also good in it. This was one of my favorite time periods in English history. Never saw the other film it's packaged with on DVD, but I would like to see it. I'll have to get this DVD. I loved the first Elizabeth film with Cate Blanchett. I'm looking forward to seeing the new one. It looks amazing. Plus being from North Carolina, Sir Walter Raleigh has always been a major historical figure here. It's neat seeing Clive Owen play him. Hey Kimberly. Great blog post. I saw this film years ago. I love British historical dramas. I’m really drawn to the history, culture, etc. of the Brits. This is one of the best. I loved this film. Genevieve Bujold was fantastic here. She made this film. Richard Burton was also good in it. This was one of my favorite time periods in English history. Never saw the other film it’s packaged with on DVD, but I would like to see it. I’ll have to get this DVD. I loved the first Elizabeth film with Cate Blanchett. I’m looking forward to seeing the new one. It looks amazing. Plus being from North Carolina, Sir Walter Raleigh has always been a major historical figure here. It’s neat seeing Clive Owen play him.

]]> by: Jeremy http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2007/09/18/dvd-of-the-week-anne-of-the-thousand-days/#comment-706 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 04:18:48 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2007/09/18/dvd-of-the-week-anne-of-the-thousand-days/#comment-706 I like Genevieve Bujold a lot as well. I haven't seen this film in years but I remember loving her and Burton together. I also remember liking the score a lot. I am also looking forward to Elizabeth: The Golden Age as well, I love Cate and it should be another great performance from her...thanks for the alert on this dvd. I like Genevieve Bujold a lot as well. I haven’t seen this film in years but I remember loving her and Burton together. I also remember liking the score a lot.
I am also looking forward to Elizabeth: The Golden Age as well, I love Cate and it should be another great performance from her…thanks for the alert on this dvd.

]]> by: Jonathan Lapper http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2007/09/18/dvd-of-the-week-anne-of-the-thousand-days/#comment-704 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:25:30 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2007/09/18/dvd-of-the-week-anne-of-the-thousand-days/#comment-704 I remember watching "Siskel and Ebert" years ago when they were talking about <strong>Trouble in Mind</strong>. They showed the scene of Genevieve Bujold slapping Kris Kristofferson in the face and swinging his head around. Then they showed Burton slapping Bujold in <strong>Anne of the Thousand Days</strong> and she keeps her head perfectly still, eyes set on Burton. It was a great contrast to show her strength in whatever role she plays. I have always liked historical drama and love this one. Glad to see it's on DVD! The first movie I ever saw Genevieve Bujold in was <strong>Coma</strong> and loved her in it. My favorite Bujold performances would be <strong>Anne of the Thousand Days</strong>, <strong>Choose Me</strong>, <strong>Tightrope</strong>, <strong>House of Yes</strong> and <strong>Dead Ringers</strong>. What a great actress and what an accent! Just a sidenote, she was originally cast as Captain Janeway in <strong>Star Trek: Voyager</strong> but had to back out due to some contract dispute I can't remember now. She would have been fantastic. I remember watching “Siskel and Ebert” years ago when they were talking about Trouble in Mind. They showed the scene of Genevieve Bujold slapping Kris Kristofferson in the face and swinging his head around. Then they showed Burton slapping Bujold in Anne of the Thousand Days and she keeps her head perfectly still, eyes set on Burton. It was a great contrast to show her strength in whatever role she plays. I have always liked historical drama and love this one. Glad to see it’s on DVD!

The first movie I ever saw Genevieve Bujold in was Coma and loved her in it. My favorite Bujold performances would be Anne of the Thousand Days, Choose Me, Tightrope, House of Yes and Dead Ringers. What a great actress and what an accent!

Just a sidenote, she was originally cast as Captain Janeway in Star Trek: Voyager but had to back out due to some contract dispute I can’t remember now. She would have been fantastic.

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