tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-476030020738487361.post6185928587580624767..comments2023-09-02T15:26:52.779+01:00Comments on Art Thou Beguil'd Now? - Christopher Eccleston News: 2009Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16994617318141661726noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-476030020738487361.post-5532020904684665682010-01-06T18:01:14.134+00:002010-01-06T18:01:14.134+00:00My lighter Eccleston moments-propping my Nine Acti...<i>My lighter Eccleston moments-propping my Nine Action Figure up against my feng shui "prosperity alter" complete with green candle while awaiting news that would hopefully end my unemployment.(It worked!)</i><br /><br />Love that! Nine mends all. I find he's better than chicken soup when you're home with the flu.joanr16noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-476030020738487361.post-85400081124452272012010-01-06T06:57:50.271+00:002010-01-06T06:57:50.271+00:00Thank you to each of you for all the kind words, a...Thank you to each of you for all the kind words, and the contributions to blog. I like the fact that we have lots of folks contributing and making the blog a more interactive and thoughtful experience. Alex really does all the heavy lifting and tech work here, I am mostly the cheer leader-although I will take credit for suggesting we get on Twitter:)<br /><br />My Eccleston moment this past year was seeing the tweet that indicated New Orleans Mon Amour was available for download from iTunes. Waiting for it to finish loading was very exciting. <br /><br />Second moment-seeing the news story about A Doll's House casting-and then reading the accounts of those lucky enough to be able to see it- and to meet Chris outside the theatre. I, too, feel like I was there and I am about 5000 miles away from the Donmar Warehouse myself.<br /><br />I also really enjoyed seeing CE's interpretation of Fred Noonan, and the positive reviews he got for "Amelia" from US film critics. I surprised myself by becoming an amateur Earhart theorist. Gardner Island scenario, anyone?<br /><br />I had a chance to see some of Chris's older work this year, and I continue to be blown away by his filmography and development as an actor. Further, I remain moved by his long standing and unwavering commitment to social causes.<br /><br />Now here is something we didn't ask about but I will share anyway!My lighter Eccleston moments-propping my Nine Action Figure up against my feng shui "prosperity alter" complete with green candle while awaiting news that would hopefully end my unemployment.(It worked!)<br /><br />And you all should have seen me racing late into a new cafe style movie theatre that I had never been to, in order to view GI Joe explaining my pen and notebook to the puzzled ticket taker/bartender/waitress - by informing her that I was writing "an important blog review!" for friends in Europe (the cafe part meant there were tables in the theatre, making it much easier to write. It was my second viewing of GI Joe and will confess I did take advantage of the situation and imbibe an adult beverage-as GI Joe was not really my genre)<br /><br />Happy New Year to all of you-and here is hoping everyone, including Mr. Eccleston, has a wonderful and fulfilling 2010!chiclithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16538333671762049626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-476030020738487361.post-22537738561431581912010-01-05T13:09:54.406+00:002010-01-05T13:09:54.406+00:00Hedgehog, thank you very much for reading - and al...Hedgehog, thank you very much for reading - and also giving us a hand.<br /><br />HAT, can't blame you, you did what's been asked of you =)<br /><br />Comments, down below on the right under 'subscribe' you can use Atom feed, but it's not perfect. Also you can see the number of comments in recent posts section. But afaik there's no miracle solution...<br /><br />'Spotlight on' - that's exactly what Chiclit and I have been ruminating about, a bit of a sightseeing tour =) We thought it could run twice monthly, still, question of selection remains. Maybe it's also worth organising into volumes by themes and abandoning the slightly tedious chronological approach?<br />Cheers for the idea =)Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16994617318141661726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-476030020738487361.post-40305940861759256872010-01-05T11:25:28.221+00:002010-01-05T11:25:28.221+00:00I too would like to say thank you for running this...I too would like to say thank you for running this blog - Alex and Chiclit, you're doing a fantastic job here!<br /><br />I very much enjoyed the "have a think"-activities, even if I haven't yet managed to partake in many of them. Many times, I ended up with indeed having thoughts - and then couldn't find the time to put them into words.<br /><br />I'm also still looking for a better way to keep track of new comments other than checking each article manually. There probably is one, but being someone who basically sees her computer as a better typewriter I haven't yet been able to figure it out. ;-)<br /><br />2009 has been a brilliant year in general, with the two short trips to London that included A Doll's House and the OFITN screening neatly fitting into the list of good memories.<br /><br />As for new activities on this blog in 2010, how would you like a "Spotlight on..."-discussion feature, picking a movie, say, every month and comparing our thoughts in a discussion? If there's background information on the making-of of that movie we could include that in a short introduction text perhaps? I have to admit though, choosing those 12 movies might not be that easy! And let's not forget the spoiler warning... ;-)Hedgehoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01338527003870282286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-476030020738487361.post-5738695591562936072010-01-04T22:11:16.872+00:002010-01-04T22:11:16.872+00:00Jen, yes, this year indeed provided good chances t...Jen, yes, this year indeed provided good chances to see Eccleston live, and I'm glad for everyone who did.<br /><br />(Re ADH cast, little correction, that's Toby Stephens)<br /><br />And cheers for info from BFI.<br />Here's <a href="http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x217/powerjen51/ChristopherandI.jpg" rel="nofollow">direct link to your photograph</a>. Thanks for sharing.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16994617318141661726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-476030020738487361.post-87606205568926153672010-01-04T21:55:19.622+00:002010-01-04T21:55:19.622+00:00And not to forget, what is your Eccleston event of...And not to forget, what is your Eccleston event of the year?<br /><br />Not only did I see Christopher "live" playing the disgraced and then latter the reformed character of Neil Kelman in Ibsen's "A Doll’s House" at the Donmar but meeting him twice outside the theatre in June. <br /><br />His performance was the first he had done in five years and proved to be an instant sell out, though I think it was mainly to do with the superb casting of Gillian Anderson, Toby Jones, Anton Lesser and Tara Fitzgerald. <br /><br />But the attached photograph was the highlight for me what was a fantastic 2009. That shows not only the warmth and charm of the man but what a genuine person he is too outside the limelight. <br /><br />[IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x217/powerjen51/ChristopherandI.jpg[/IMG]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-476030020738487361.post-31349287800835368492010-01-04T19:19:27.563+00:002010-01-04T19:19:27.563+00:00Joan, your words mean a lot to us. Thank you for s...Joan, your words mean a lot to us. Thank you for staying with the blog and for your contributions.<br /><br />As for Lennon project, the latest quotes from BBC 4 indicate that they're at least considering international possibilities, so the situation is not entirely hopeless.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16994617318141661726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-476030020738487361.post-24814259818045610322010-01-04T18:11:22.061+00:002010-01-04T18:11:22.061+00:00What is your Eccleston event of the year?
For me,...<i>What is your Eccleston event of the year?</i><br /><br />For me, it was discovering this blog! I felt like I'd seen <i>A Doll's House</i> even though I'm about 8,000 miles from the Donmar Warehouse.<br /><br />The news about the John Lennon project also warmed my heart... although I may have to experience that one by proxy, as well.<br /><br />Thanks for all you do!joanr16noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-476030020738487361.post-74657181238553766622010-01-03T21:22:51.805+00:002010-01-03T21:22:51.805+00:00Hi Mizchris,
=) thank you for reading and for your...Hi Mizchris,<br />=) thank you for reading and for your kind words.<br /><br />/AlexAlexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16994617318141661726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-476030020738487361.post-60296713004902014432010-01-03T12:14:11.557+00:002010-01-03T12:14:11.557+00:00I love your blog, it is the most comprehensive Chr...I love your blog, it is the most comprehensive Chris blog I have seen and thank you for this little reminder :) Oh, hope 2010 is another busy year for Christopher :)Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05868377565829739139noreply@blogger.com