tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post2853921050026114651..comments2024-03-29T01:02:03.688-07:00Comments on Raybeard: Film: 'Woman in Gold'Raybeardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-88960125937084285232015-04-27T22:12:06.669-07:002015-04-27T22:12:06.669-07:00What you say is interesting, Gail. I wonder, then,...What you say is interesting, Gail. I wonder, then, where Helen Mirren got her accent from as she's believed to be particularly studious in doing preparatory work for the roles she takes on.<br />I've got a nephew who's lived in Vienna for something like 15 years, though he's not a great film-watcher. I wonder if I could persuade him to see even a snippet of it to see what he thinks.<br />To me, a German speaker - or at least I used to be more fluent than I am now - her accent just sounded a bit odd but I put that down to my not being overly-familiar with a Viennese, or even Austrian accent. <br />Thanks for your comment, though.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-70679299802281114582015-04-27T18:56:53.145-07:002015-04-27T18:56:53.145-07:00I am very surprised at those who think Helen Mirre...I am very surprised at those who think Helen Mirren did a good Austrian/Viennese accent. Both of my parents escaped from Vienna in December of 1938. I also have known many other Viennese who escaped. Her accent did not sound like them at all. My sister , who saw the movie, independently of me, felt exactly the same.gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04910389782179283077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-78310537422969359392015-04-15T23:58:59.743-07:002015-04-15T23:58:59.743-07:00I didn't recognise him from the earlier pic, b...I didn't recognise him from the earlier pic, but maybe should have. Still leaves the question to you open though, but shan't pursue it.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-13017027873464321372015-04-15T01:07:21.525-07:002015-04-15T01:07:21.525-07:00No the othe cop was mighty fine
I think he played ...No the othe cop was mighty fine<br />I think he played the hero in flight 93John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-76123029238203352072015-04-14T21:58:32.692-07:002015-04-14T21:58:32.692-07:00Ta for that, J.G. I've just read again what I ...Ta for that, J.G. I've just read again what I said about it but see nothing special there. More importantly there's nothing opinion-wise that I'd wish to change. <br /><br />So, if it wasn't the hottie cop you were lusting after as I was, can only wonder whereto your eyes were drawn. Surely not Marisa Tomei? (Though why not?)Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-47377140743281053862015-04-14T21:53:46.931-07:002015-04-14T21:53:46.931-07:00Ron - a hint. Film may be improved while supping a...Ron - a hint. Film may be improved while supping a glass or three of red.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-13837200327847021112015-04-14T15:26:35.204-07:002015-04-14T15:26:35.204-07:00Ive just read your LOVE IS STRANGE review ( i didn...Ive just read your LOVE IS STRANGE review ( i didnt read it before because i knew i was seeing it tonight)<br />Your review was bloody good!<br />(Though manny wasnt the object if my affection!)<br />John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-82174491835717150122015-04-14T09:27:12.208-07:002015-04-14T09:27:12.208-07:00I'll take your suggestion Ray. Thanks!I'll take your suggestion Ray. Thanks!Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161930319264523497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-77060782763937585512015-04-14T06:54:04.214-07:002015-04-14T06:54:04.214-07:00Craig, the general critical view that I'd pick...Craig, the general critical view that I'd picked up was that this is a 'middling' sort of film, though the current average rating by the public on IMDb is a high-ish 7.5. For me it left a lot to be desired and I wouldn't advise anyone to go out of their way to catch it.<br />The airport didn't look incongruous, the building seen shown from outside only. It was about the size we see of other major city airports in films for the period at that time and later. Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-13105349738697183692015-04-14T00:20:30.842-07:002015-04-14T00:20:30.842-07:00I'd read such mixed, even negative reviews of ...I'd read such mixed, even negative reviews of this Ray that I'd already discounted it. Which is a shame as I always love Helen Mirren. Perhaps I'm a bit like you and tired of WW2 based story and plot lines. I need to be uplifted! Gee... what would do that? Something towards the end of May? As for Shoreham airport standing in for Vienna - I suppose 1940's Vienna airport might work!Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14034726832462755283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-91110631121077326932015-04-13T22:41:22.684-07:002015-04-13T22:41:22.684-07:00It was certainly getting on for being tiresome, Jo...It was certainly getting on for being tiresome, Jon, though as I've indicated to Ron, above, my weary attitude towards an interminable line of films involving some aspect of the Second World War may have played a part in my reaction. <br /><br />Our local airport is only a tiny one, more used as a base for gliding clubs than even for domestic flights, so it was a little surprising to learn that it was employed as that for a large capital city, albeit many decades ago. However, that was also before public flights had begun being used big-time, so the scale of the airport may have been close enough to Vienna's in the 1930s.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-25223931316419228632015-04-13T22:34:24.574-07:002015-04-13T22:34:24.574-07:00If you want a serious evening out, A.M., this'...If you want a serious evening out, A.M., this'll do that very job.<br /><br />I have, in fact, had RTG's blog on my list for a few months now and always read them whenever he has anything new to say. I'll try to fix it so that his blog-title comes up wherever my list appears.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-48666426073570922832015-04-13T22:25:50.631-07:002015-04-13T22:25:50.631-07:00She is always good, Ron, so if as an admirer you&#...She is always good, Ron, so if as an admirer you're 'collecting' her films 'Bette Davis fashion', then you might well want to give this one a chance. It's not a bad film at all. I suspect that my increasing aversion for seeing yet more films concerning WWII has probably played a part in my rating the film lower than many others have done. Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-9541106631430735042015-04-13T16:03:01.375-07:002015-04-13T16:03:01.375-07:00Even though I'm not familiar with a lot of the...Even though I'm not familiar with a lot of the newer movies, I always thoroughly enjoy reading your reviews and absorbing your intelligent observations.<br />This film does seem a bit tedious, but it's interesting that they used your local Shoreham airport in place of Vienna.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-46428670079548709272015-04-13T15:05:41.210-07:002015-04-13T15:05:41.210-07:00we saw previews for this film when we saw "th...we saw previews for this film when we saw "the second best exotic marigold hotel"; it looked interesting.<br /><br />PS - you may want to add spouse's blog to your list: arteejee.blogspot.com.anne marie in phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765140782182605141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-84569019349614810722015-04-13T13:16:53.422-07:002015-04-13T13:16:53.422-07:00Ray,
Helen Mirren is one of my favorite actresses....Ray,<br />Helen Mirren is one of my favorite actresses. She is always very watchable and she is likable. However, I agree with you about films that are too "heavy." I may skip this one. Thanks for the review.<br />RonRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161930319264523497noreply@blogger.com