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Have you ever stared into the rain

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 | Celebrity, Personal, TV | No Comments

Have updated the 100 books and 100 films pages once again. Couldn’t believe that I hadn’t updated the books list since January. I tried to remember all the books I had read in the meantime but of course that was a bit difficult.

Loved watching Michael Strogoff and I didn’t even mind that it was made back in 1975. Although Nadja’s hairdo certainly needed getting used to. But the guy who played Michael… Need I say he looked handsome?! Anyway, I was happy to see this miniseries. Years ago, when I read the novel by Jules Verne I was so fascinated with this story and Nadja was for years my top favourite name I think I’ll try to find the novel in the library for a re-read.

The first episode of Little Dorrit was good. But of course it was just the opening episode, the one that set the ground and opened many many new questions and storylines. Matthew Macfadyen was really great and I think Clare Foy is making a really spectacular debut here. Not sure yet about the Meagles family and the Harriet storyline. Can’t wait for the next episode. [edit:] Check out my new site Fragment of Light, featuring lots of content and screencaptures about Little Dorrit.

Funny: today’s newspaper has an article about a new Edith Piaf CD - and the main picture is from La Vie en Rose and depicts actually Marion Cotillard. But no mention of this, the subtitle says the picture is Edith Piaf. Speaking of Marion, she’s the new face of the Lady Dior bag and the campaign will be shot by Peter Lindbergh. I’m so excited for the pictures. He’s a friend of Marion and the 2 photoshoots he did of her this year have been nothing short of breathtaking!

I feel a cold / flu coming on. But I am determined not to call in sick!

Have you ever stared into the rain
Thought the clouds would never disappear
Have you ever screamed out into the dark
Thinking no one else could hear

I was leaving footprints tainted by my past
On this winding road to you

I’d lost my faith in love
Tonight I believe again
My Heart was a broken place
Now I feel whole again
You bring my honesty
And that’s worth believing in
and I believe
I believe again

Have you ever spun out of control
Like you never saw the road ahead
Have you ever just kept looking back
Ever closer to the edge

I was praying for the light I see in your eyes
I had all but given up

I believe the impossible is possible to overcome
I believe in miracles
Born from love in everyone

No stars?!

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 | Celebrity | 1 Comment

Not sure anyone is interested in hearing anything more about Locarno…. But right now I’m really pissed at the Swiss media. Everyone just keeps saying how no stars came to the Locarno Film Festival. No stars?! Sure, no huge stars, but doesn’t Sophia Myles count? At least her series is currently on TV every Monday here. Also, they were so disappointed that Anjelica Huston wasn’t going to come. Why not exploit the fact then that her nephew came?! But not a single mention of them in reports about the festival - not even a photograph or the like. Phew! Instead of constantly moaning the absence of HUGE stars appreciate the ones that came I say!

Oh yes, about Jack Huston. Outlander wasn’t the first thing I’ve seen him in. I remember now. He was also in Miss Austen Regrets as the yummy London doctor.

What do you think about my new theme? I just love how you can find a WP theme you like and download & install within a matter of seconds hehe

Surreal Festival experience

Monday, August 18th, 2008 | Celebrity, Film, Random | No Comments

Locarno was a blast! After Thursday’s telephone call to make some final arrangements I was already confident it’d be an amazing experience. So we left and drove for 3.5 hours - mostly in the rain - and arrived at the beautiful lake city. Thankfully the weather had cleared up by then and we walked around town. I was desperately trying not to look pathetic in my new high heels. After a while I did get the hang of it and within a short while it was time to make another telephone call to see how the situation was and when it’d be possible to see Sophia. Only 5 minutes later we found ourselves in a wonderfully surreal surrounding and yet it felt like the most normal thing in the world. The film was good - I mean, good considering it’s a monster/period/action film - and also the getting-drinks-afterwards part was fun. It was around 1am when we got back in our car to drive home. We were glad that traffic was smooth (I’d have been surprised to find it otherwise at that hour) and that rain wasn’t that big a problem anymore. After only 2.5 hours we were back home. I desperately tried to stay awake to entertain my brother who was driving but half an hour before we reached home it was useless. I still tried talking but fell asleep mid-sentence. Uploaded some pics etc to the site and went to sleep. I felt groggy for the whole weekend however. I’m guessing I’m too old for staying up all night lol

It was funny to see fans approach Sophia and Jack and ask for photographs. They were both incredibly approachable and kind. Not even the guy who wanted to kiss Sophia on both cheeks could throw her off balance - only almost.

I regret not having taken pictures of Jack Huston - I’m sure he’ll be big any time soon - and the brains behind the film, Dirk and Howard. Dirk was very nice and kind. Spoke a few sentences together throughout the evening, he even took 2 pictures with my camera And apparently, Howard has been to my Sophia site many times. I’m flattered - honestly! And why on earth was I being as complicated when it came to photograph/film the gang on stage?! Sure, still standing at the entrance (which was very much on the side of the stage instead of in front of it) waiting to be allowed to our (fantastic!) seats as well as carrying jackets and what not made it difficult. But still I’m convinced I should have been able to get some decent footage of the introduction. Anyway, the evening was so fantastic and special otherwise I shall stop worrying about this.

Got my ticket - which as it turned out I wouldn’t have had to buy - signed by Sophia, Jack, Dirk and Howard. I shall treasure it!

Only hours after we drove through the Gotthard tunnel a huge car accident happened. 17 cars crashed into each other and the tunnel was blocked for several hours. Thinking of this I still can’t quite believe our luck and that everything went fine when we were driving!

I had a friend of mine staying with me over the weekend - the main reason why we had to drive back during the night - and already the whole Locarno experience starts feeling like a dream.

And totally random: I HATE how the ‘Miscellanous Links’ section at the IMDb has become like a paid directory. The lists are almost useless now. The links to really good websites featuring actual content are totally lost among all the ’spam’ links - at least they always tend to be at the end of the list so I know where to look…

And now there’s a purity inside of me

Monday, August 4th, 2008 | Celebrity, Film, Songs, TV | No Comments

Not felt much like blogging lately. A lot of the sites need updating. Hope to muster up the motivation. Been watching loads of Talk Show interviews on YouTube lately (Julia Roberts, Liv Tyler, Jonathan Rhys Meyers). New series on my download list: Robin Hood. Oh, and did I tell you I fell in love with the little film gem August Rush. Yes, it’s unreal and not that credible but it’s so enchanting I just couldn’t help myself. And I LOVE the music and am listening to the soundtrack all the time now.

Best news: Sophia Myles told me she’s going to be at the world premiere of Outlander. Nothing special as such, right? I mean a film’s star is kind of expected to attend its world premiere. But what if that event is not taking place in Hollywood but in a small European country? Granted, it’s a (rather) respected film festival but still. I’m more than happy that Sophia will attend the 61st Film Festival Locarno. I bought myself tickets and am so gonna be there!

The neon lights in bars
And headlights from the cars
Have started a symphony
Surrounding Me
The things I left behind
Have melted in my mind
And now there’s a purity
Inside of me

I’ve been sitting watching life pass from the sidelines
Been waiting for a dream to seep in through my blinds
I wondered what might happen if I left this all behind
Would the wind be at my back ? Could I get you off my mind
This time
August Rush - This Time (by Jonathan Rhys Meyers)

Emily Alert

Monday, July 7th, 2008 | Celebrity, Sites | 3 Comments

I know clips of actor’s talk show appearances appear on YouTube and certain forums. However, that’s not always the case. I would really like to have a good quality clip of Emily’s appearance tonight for my website Admiring Emily Mortimer. So if anyone can help it’d be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Same goes for magazines. They are usually appearing on Ebay but with high shipping costs and in most cases also for a higher price than the magazines would cost in stores. There is currently an absolutely breathtaking photo shoot in the Boston Common Magazine with Emily. Is anyone able to get a hold of it & send me just the Emily related pages? I’ll pay the actual cost of the magazine + economy shipping.