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The Constant Gardener
9:24 PM, Saturday, September 17, 2005
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One of the best movies I've seen in a very long time!! Quoting USAToday "based on a John Le Carré novel, it has an epic feel that could make it a best-picture-Oscar contender". I had this same feeling. It's a lot like the "The English Patient". I'm cutting and pasting from the review I read earlier today on USAToday, because I concur with the views expressed. "Don't be put off by the dull-sounding title: The Constant Gardener is a masterwork of suspense, romance and political intrigue. Told in a non-linear style that requires close attention, the movie rewards viewers seeking a smart and complex love story with passion, betrayal, gorgeous cinematography, social commentary, stellar performances and clever wit. Based on a John Le Carré novel, it has an epic feel that could make it a best-picture-Oscar contender. In his best performance since Schindler's List, Ralph Fiennes stars as Justin, a reserved British diplomat who is drawn to a passionate human rights activist, Tessa, played with brio by Rachel Weisz." Something that popped into my mind was why the unusual title?? From another website: Weisz and Fiennes play husband and wife: He's a quiet, decent English diplomat, with the pheasant-under-glass name Justin Quayle, who believes he knows how the world works; Weisz is Tessa, an activist who actually goes out into that world to shake it apart. And while the "constant gardener" of the title is most obviously Quayle (he spends much more time fussing over his rhododendrons than effecting diplomacy), it's Tessa who does the more constant tending, and not just when it comes to sexual nurturing: The grand, dark joke of the movie is that it's she who exterminates his political naiveté, as if it were a deadly garden plague. Early Saturday morning ....
5:57 AM, Saturday, September 17, 2005
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Just read Donna's blog and pissed myself laughing I told ya, anyone can blog and laugh themselves silly at their own jokes
Two more Gordon & Rema stories from PP and almost spilt my coffee
and nearly fell out of my computer chair, I was laughing so hard Keep it up PP, there are still many of us who read and enjoy your charming stories!!Sat here long enough. Ready for my second cup o' jo and then to get my Saturday morning on the road. Yeeha!! Cul8r BE mates Enjoy your weekend.Nah I guess not It's fucking pissing down outside ![]() 3:56 p.m. The clouds have rolled away and it's a sunny and mild 70*F. We might even get the lawn mowed if the rain keeps off overnight
So dinner and a movie it is. The movie is "The Constant
Gardener". I think Chinese sounds good for dinner. Let hubby
decide because I got to pick the movie. ![]() It's quiet in The Lounge
8:11 AM, Friday, September 16, 2005
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But I like it that way I suppose too quiet for the troll-types who call themselves members and like to leave a trail mayhem in their wake, but who gives a shit about them Not cool I 've just discovered the New Docile Trollop where you are always made to feel welcome, in true British pub fashion. There are the regulars nursing their favourite brand of poison and sitting on their favourite bar stool. You can walk in and chat about this and that over drinks and that's always nice. There are the Aussies who are pretty cool. Debs, Cas and Carl -- hello there. And Bix who manages a rare appearance. He's a real sexy lion, you have to meet him. Then there are the British bunch in Blighty. Wicked Jester, PP, Em and Donna. The Canadians, chief among them the lovely Willmore and just met two others who are equally nice. And my favourite Dutch puppy, Toontje He's been regaling us with his plans to be with Amy, his fiancee, in Texas in a few weeks. All the very best Toonie and Amy. Nothing warms the cockles of my heart like a story of true love . I like to think I've finally found my niche on BE. It would be remiss if I didn't mention my Harry Potter/Phantom of the Opera friend Copulet -- oops I mean JCapulet. Hi guys Nice getting to know you ![]() ![]() What excitement!
7:35 AM, Tuesday, September 13, 2005
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What
an exciting couple of days these have been!! First PP says
goodbye and then she's back before the forum tears have
dried!! Typical woman, as my Dad would say Then BE goes belly up for maintenance for a harrowing several hours Lots
of new blogs to catch up on. Cindy's and Deb's look really
interesting!! Off to catch up now. That Cov I tell ya.
He starts to tell us about his unravelling turban and then goes
AWOL Typical fall day today. Foggy and downright chilly
Da Bone :)
7:21 AM, Sunday, September 11, 2005
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Finally a picture of Bixie's bone, posted by the old boner himself.
Emotional Post :(
7:17 AM, Saturday, September 10, 2005
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Wrote an emotional entry about Sam's departure last night. This morning it's gone I hope she'll see her way to coming back when she's feeling more positive about life. So with that and warm wishes to Sam, I think I'll shut up. Life goes on. We love you Sam Gordon the Cat
6:25 AM, Thursday, September 8, 2005
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Fully paid up member of BE Teehee!! Yes, Deb what's more appropriate than our very own Ginger pussy
Is Leslie sounding less than pleased with Ben the hunky trainer
Night all, time to get showered and ready for bed
Morning Fellow Morons!!
6:05 AM, Wednesday, September 7, 2005
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Just when I thought I was over BE addiction, along come blogs Leslie and Syllk had us in fits last night in The Trollop. Those two I tell you. They should have their own tv program on Comedy Central PP hasn't made an appearance today Cov dear, when are we going to have the latest update on that unravelling turban of yours ??
PMSL :)
7:41 AM, Tuesday, September 6, 2005
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PP's "Gordon & Rema" stories are back (by popular demand ?!) Friends
4:29 PM, Monday, September 5, 2005
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Added you Leslie. Very interesting blog dearie!! So I take it that Ben (I think that was his name PP I've added too. But need to find a quiet moment (or three!!) so I can enjoy a really good giggle Gruff you're in too, sweetie Must go back and fish out a few more..... And check on updates.
HA! Debs too!!!!! Hellooooooo Wintersong
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