The point of Emma Thompson?
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joes119-1 — 12 years ago(March 24, 2014 12:35 PM)
Well, I don't see that as a criticism of Audrey Hepburn. I'm not a fan either, or a non-fan, but I think her fans saw twee in her before they knew what the word twee meant. It's why they loved her. It's what they wanted from her.
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aprilwearsprada — 12 years ago(March 24, 2014 08:45 AM)
Like I stated earlier I'm just starting to watch her work. I haven't seen much but I did watch both Nanny McPhee, I saw Last Chance Harvey years ago but went back and rewatched that, Sense and Sensibility which I actually liked. I've seen Love Actually, and I plan on watching Beautiful Creatures on Showtime on demand when I have the time. I brought Brideshead Revisited for $5.00 from Kmart last weekend but again I have to find the time to watch them. What I've seen so far of hers I liked.
Her screenplay for Sense and Sensibility may of been 20 years ago but she still wrote it. Think about all the writers who write brilliant and critically acclaimed screenplays and they get no accolades for it. The fact that Emma won the GG and Oscar for her screenplay does mean something and because it was years ago doesn't mean that you or anybody else can take that away from her. -
Eire_Fille — 11 years ago(April 20, 2014 01:11 PM)
If I can append to your message, there's also Emma's involvement in the human trafficking problem/sex trade, which led to her co-curating the exhibit 'Journey'.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/09/emma-thompsons-journey-ex_n_3 51624.html -
aprilwearsprada — 12 years ago(March 23, 2014 02:41 PM)
I'm just starting to discover Emma and I find her to be funny and smart and very humble. Not only is she an actress but also a writer and she did win Oscars for both acting (Howards End) and writing the screen play for Sense and Sensibility. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Emma Thompson. She was the best thing about this award season. I watched for Meryl but stayed for Emma.
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Eire_Fille — 11 years ago(April 20, 2014 01:03 PM)
PBI - I thought Emma's performance in 'Remains of the Day' was beautifully subtle and nuanced. I'm interested to know your opinion of that one as it is missing from your examples (whether you like or not)
I saw the movie during its first run theatrical release back in the day & recently revisited it on DVD [library copy]. There was a commentary feature with James Ivory, Ismael Merchant & Emma. Emma had moments of humor in that commentary, but it was definitely dialed down. She spoke quite seriously of her grandmother who was 'in service'. She was raped by her employer, resulting in pregnancy. Rather than give up the child she decided to raise it as a young single mother, even though her employer & his wife pressured her to let them raise the child as their own (apparently they could not conceive). -
Eire_Fille — 11 years ago(April 22, 2014 07:28 AM)
I find the way you frame your comments in this thread somewhat faulty. You 100% agree with the OP that "Emma has no range", but you admit to not having seen all of her work, especially a number of her dramatic performances.
You introduced the Polanski petition as a moral failing on Emma's part, even though (you admit) she removed her signature. And yes, I am aware of the 19 year old blogger from The Token Feminist who approached Emma about this. The timeline of Emma's removal of her signature coincides with her work co-curating the art exhibit 'Journey', which illustrates how the sex trafficking trade works.
Most people don't have all the facts. You yourself admitted to not having read the grand jury transcript. You probably do not also know all the players in the Polanski prosecution: Judge Rittenband, the DA & others in the LA courthouse who took the original 5 charges against Polanski and watered them down to a plea bargain fo1c84r only 1 count of "Unlawful Sex with a Minor" (the drug charge was removed as it was considered difficult to prosecute). These powerful & learned men initiated events that created a 'soft environment' that allowed Polanski to evade justice. People rarely talk about this.
Your introduction of Polanski brings up another issue. Even though Emma removed her signature, there are men, Martin Scorsese, Mike Nichols, to name a few, who haven't done so. Harvey Weinstein started the petition from what I understand - and Harvey is a very powerful man. So yeah, I find it interesting how many people, especially men, criticize women who signed that petition, but do not hold men accountable as well. I'm not saying men don't call the male signatures into question, but those who cast stones at women often fail to toss them in the other direction.
You seem to be of that mindset. Am I wrong? Ok, so where did I miss your comments on Harvey Weinstein's IMDb page? Let's start here:
http://www.imdb.com/board/20005544/board/thread/148443265
One last thing I tell everyone who decides to take to the internet to assert their opinions on Polanski or anyone who supports him. The technology you are using is the very same technology that has allowed the human trafficking industry to flourish. And in the sex trade, women and children are targeted & victimized at rates that are extremely disproportionate to men. So check your browser history - and if there are any dodgy sites, think about how you frame your moral arguments before you start typing. And if your browser history is above reproach, there are probably people very close to you who cannot say the same. -
My_Name_Is_Lydia — 11 years ago(April 20, 2014 06:59 PM)
I just looked at your posting history. You're obsessed with Emma Thompson. What happened? Did she kick your ass in middle school or did she own you on the opposing debate team?
You probably won't even try to see Wit because you're afraid you might slightly change your mind.
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