tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post2929963092171357099..comments2024-03-05T19:35:48.700-08:00Comments on Booktalk & More: Zen: VendettaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-40045635095190966912011-07-20T13:33:11.245-07:002011-07-20T13:33:11.245-07:00@Lori - I was worried for a sec. ;)
@Jenny - Isn&...@Lori - I was worried for a sec. ;)<br /><br />@Jenny - Isn't that quote AWESOME?! :) <br /><br />Maybe you're "on the fence" about Rufus, so to speak, because you've only watched him in villainous roles? Just a thought. In the right vehicle he can be delightful to say the least... :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-50254421888071767672011-07-20T11:18:34.845-07:002011-07-20T11:18:34.845-07:00Okay, I had no idea about this. I am going to have...Okay, I had no idea about this. I am going to have to catch it. Loved this: is saddled with an "unfortunate" reputation for integrity." <br /><br />But I have never quite made up my mind where I stand on Rufus Sewell. Great actor, but...there's just something.Jenny B. Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02561643182219651931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-36770054051864466232011-07-20T09:04:19.049-07:002011-07-20T09:04:19.049-07:00How could I forget Amazing Grace? Duh, one of my f...How could I forget Amazing Grace? Duh, one of my favorite movies!Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-18521010144746234822011-07-20T07:34:02.011-07:002011-07-20T07:34:02.011-07:00@Alexandra - "No, of course there's never...@Alexandra - "No, of course there's never too much RS."<br /><br />That's one of my life's mottos. ;)<br /><br />He is ADORABLE in Amazing Grace - which is especially nice since he often plays villains on-screen. I think you might like the Middlemarch series, Alexandra.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-26353003951568154042011-07-19T20:49:40.338-07:002011-07-19T20:49:40.338-07:00No, of course there's never too much RS. :-)
...No, of course there's never too much RS. :-) <br /><br />I've only seen him in Amazing Grace (need to fix that :-)) but I *loved* his character in that film...he had some of the funniest lines...the part where he's reciting the poem and says that he "has no idea what it means" but since he had to suffer through it, the baby had to, too...love that. And the "cute little rabbit" line is one of our favorite quotables in our house. :-)<br /><br />Anyway, I'm a pretty new fan, but yeah! And this sounds really interesting!!!Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437117457544744702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-36929713181832973172011-07-19T18:45:23.982-07:002011-07-19T18:45:23.982-07:00@Debra - :) I can't seem to help myself.
Spea...@Debra - :) I can't seem to help myself.<br /><br />Speaking of the purple turtleneck on MF, X-Men: First Class comes out on September 9th!<br /><br />Back to Rufus...as the above Lori & I can both attest, the Rufus in an elevator scenes are the stuff legends are made of. I kid you not. :)<br /><br />This three episode comes out on DVD in early August - get it on your Netflix list! ;)<br /><br />And thanks. This post was fun. :)<br /><br />@Lori - Oh goodness, if that scene was bad for me I can only begin to imagine how awful it was for you! *hugs* I am glad you were able to stick through it though. :) <br /><br />Let's see, good Rufus roles:<br /><br />-Middlemarch (BBC miniseries)<br />-Dangerous Beauty (R-rated, have only seen it once in the "edited" for broadcast version - but I loved Rufus in it!)<br />-The Legend of Zorro<br />-The Illusionist<br />-Amazing Grace (small role - Thomas Clarkson - excuse to watch a favorite film again?) :)<br />-The Holiday<br />-The Tourist (small role, but the whole film is tons of fun!)<br /><br />BTW, I'm seriously loving that my word verifications have a pseudo-Italian flair. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-34650494674629527242011-07-19T18:30:18.368-07:002011-07-19T18:30:18.368-07:00I just remembered one other Rufus role, in the HBO...I just remembered one other Rufus role, in the HBO John Adams series. I think he was Alexander Hamilton. <br /><br />my word verification sounds Italian too. paiticoLori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-14633101666697376642011-07-19T18:28:12.252-07:002011-07-19T18:28:12.252-07:00Well now, that took a bit to grow on me but by the...Well now, that took a bit to grow on me but by the time he was in the caves I was about as tensed up as I get with a TV show. I AM claustrophobic when it comes to caves (I've been in lava tubes, never never again....) and that scene had me nearly physically ill. I almost turned it off just chill out for a moment, but then it was okay. :) I was also happy and surprised to see Greg Wise. I didn't know he was in this. I missed his name when I skimmed your review earlier, which I've gone back and read a bit more carefully. I haven't seen Rufus Sewell in many other roles. A Knight's Tale of course, and as Ali in Arabian Knights. A bit of him in Pillars of the Earth, which I gave up on pretty quickly. That's about it. Any suggestions for good Rufus roles?Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-45931651432388661082011-07-19T18:17:24.439-07:002011-07-19T18:17:24.439-07:00dolce.
You just love to drop these teasers.
Some...dolce.<br /><br />You just love to drop these teasers.<br /><br />Something about a purple turtleneck on MF and now, this elevator scene.<br /><br />I really want to watch this but sunday nights are the only night I get to bed early in the summer. What would I do without netflix?<br /><br />Ruth, you write a darn good review. You're the master.<br /><br />My word verification is brati and I was sure it was Italian...Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-5245807030737988092011-07-19T10:10:14.554-07:002011-07-19T10:10:14.554-07:00@Lori - LOL, I didn't think so! ;)
@Joni - So...@Lori - LOL, I didn't think so! ;)<br /><br />@Joni - Somehow I missed the elevator (heck yeah elevator FTW!) in the PBS previews on my station, so that was a lovely surprise. :) <br /><br />The dialogue was great, wasn't it? And seriously, doesn't RS in a suit cover an ills this show may have? LOL!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-73964335281748871172011-07-19T10:05:42.690-07:002011-07-19T10:05:42.690-07:00My first thought was that the pacing was weird - I...My first thought was that the pacing was weird - I kept looking at the clock and wondering how they were going to wrap everything up, that whole part with Lucia and all the scary underground caves felt like it went on FOR.EV.ER. And I probably would have enjoyed this episode more if I hadn't seen all the "good parts" (elevator FTW!) in all the PBS previews.<br /><br />That said, I thought the dialogue was well written and very snappy. I especially liked the constant inquiries about Zen's name, and all the talk about 80% of affairs starting in the workplace, and especially the "Are we going to have an affair?" exchange. Looking forward to the next episode, especially if there's more RS in a suit.Jonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00916595282859161595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-90292320830680801442011-07-19T07:43:41.537-07:002011-07-19T07:43:41.537-07:00Don't worry...watching this again will be no t...Don't worry...watching this again will be no trouble at all!! HA!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526569454787709981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-24534324399431129442011-07-19T07:39:52.701-07:002011-07-19T07:39:52.701-07:00@Lori - Great minds, great minds, that's all I...@Lori - Great minds, great minds, that's all I can say. It ain't for nothing that we've been friends all these years. :)<br /><br />Yay for some basic channels! And definitely watch at least the beginning of Vendetta online for Zen's introduction! Brooding looks! Snazzy suits!<br /><br />Also, glad I am not alone in the cave freakout thing. :PAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-79920052065165860732011-07-19T07:30:39.037-07:002011-07-19T07:30:39.037-07:00Glad to see we're still on the same wavelength...Glad to see we're still on the same wavelength...Anthony said you posted on FB about Rufus and the elevator and he got a kick out of that b/c when we saw that scene I said "what is it with Rufus and elevators?!" Not that I'm complaining...HA!<br /><br />I'm glad you posted this. I was getting a little confused about the characters, etc. too, but then I also missed the first 7-8 minutes...did I mention I'm finally getting a few basic channels?? I'll have to rewatch online.<br /><br />I must be developing more phobias in my old age b/c I was getting a bit freaked out over the cave scene. I felt so bad for poor Rufus!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526569454787709981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-70783529736553192932011-07-19T05:46:46.418-07:002011-07-19T05:46:46.418-07:00@Amber S. - No worries girl! LOL! I'm glad you...@Amber S. - No worries girl! LOL! I'm glad you're enjoying the Poirot episodes they've aired this year!<br /><br />@heidenkind - I KNOW. Really, it's not so much a "review," is it, as much as it's a giant Rufus Sewell fangirl post. *sigh* :P It was TOTALLY JAMES BOND-ISH - and you're right, who cares if it was a tad confusing?! RUFUS IN AN ELEVATOR!!!!!!!!!! :) :)<br /><br />@Elaine - So happy you enjoyed it! I will post plenty more pictures of Rufus/Zen for next week's post. :) <br /><br />@Anne - Hope you enjoyed the Poirot/Marple episodes, and that you can give Zen a try!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-29202445920011003822011-07-19T05:33:27.734-07:002011-07-19T05:33:27.734-07:00We FINALLY (lsst night!) got caught up on the Poir...We FINALLY (lsst night!) got caught up on the Poirot/Miss Marple episodes, so I haven't made it to Zen yet and am not sure hubby recorded it! Ack!Anne Mateerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11330467138236037032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-49865611543915808652011-07-18T22:38:27.599-07:002011-07-18T22:38:27.599-07:00Oh my gosh Zen was AWESOME! You should so post mor...Oh my gosh Zen was AWESOME! You should so post more pictures of Sewell as Zen. ;) Grand review by the way and we both liked the same scenes the best! Banging his head on the steering wheel, waking up from a bad dream and calming his mom after being sick, getting banged up in the caves - all so cool! I can't wait to see what next week's episode will be like! Loved all the characters too though my mom got lost. ;)Elaine J. Daltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11284724795588367164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-20919488086961024832011-07-18T21:57:19.296-07:002011-07-18T21:57:19.296-07:00Whoa, Ruth, that was a reeeeally long review! :) I...Whoa, Ruth, that was a reeeeally long review! :) I enjoyed Zen, too. It was very James Bond-ish, don't you think? The whole mystery "plot" was kind of confusing, but who cares. And I LOVED the final scene in the elevator. ;)Heidenkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09494625457587427781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-7102115842619250142011-07-18T19:05:32.130-07:002011-07-18T19:05:32.130-07:00I'm glad you enjoyed it, Ruth! I confess that ...I'm glad you enjoyed it, Ruth! I confess that I only watched part of it--not quite my cup of tea. (Please don't judge, LOL!) I'm not big on too much violence (thankfully they hadn't shown much so far, but I wasn't sure where it was going), and I was disappointed with the relationship between Zen and his co-worker (wasn't she still married, as well?). Also wasn't sure how much they'd show between them...<br /><br />Anyway, I'm sorry to be a downer here! I've gone back and watched a couple of the new Poiort episodes online, though, and I'm loving those! :)<br /><br />And just to say it again, I am longing DESPERATELY for the second season of Sherlock!!! Why, oh why, must we wait another year?! *sigh*<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-42922196243815833882011-07-18T18:58:55.878-07:002011-07-18T18:58:55.878-07:00@Lori - Skimming?! What's that? LOL, j/k! You ...@Lori - Skimming?! What's that? LOL, j/k! You will have to come back and let me know your thoughts after you've watched the episode. I didn't think it was excessively violent - more emphasis on style and intrigue IMO. Can't wait to hear your take on it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-41411037490292940612011-07-18T18:43:12.784-07:002011-07-18T18:43:12.784-07:00I skimmed this review (forgive me!) just to be sur...I skimmed this review (forgive me!) just to be sure you liked Zen. I'm looking forward to watching this on the PBS site tomorrow. Good to know you give it a thumbs up. I was so hoping it would be good.Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.com