Dear all,

I have been watching this community for some time but somehow never got around to post anything. My name is Nina and I was introduced to our handsome Mr. Rickman through the film Robin Hood and have been a big fan ever since. I have watched most of his films but the only one that I did not see yet is Truly Madly Deeply. I have looked for at at the usual places (Amazon, Ebay, etc.) but had no look so far. Does anybody have an idea where else I could look? I am not picky but in case that it is a DVD version it should be with a Region 2 code.

I come bearing another interview! This is from just a few days ago on Charlie Rose.



For some reason these interview questions make me a little anxious, they sound too much like essay questions from my English classes, and I feel bad for Alan for a moment having to think hard to put something together on the spot. But of course he's a pro :) Enjoy!

35 x Sherlock 1x01
54 x Harry Potter DH2 premiere (including Alan Rickman)

Preview:



HERE @ cblack_graphics

New interview with Alan! It's over an hour of Alan goodness. Best interview I think I've ever seen with him, despite the interviewer sometimes appearing to try to lead him into repeating things he's already said many times over the years (for instance, "Do you go back and watch your films as part of your process?" (loosely quoting here). NO! Everyone who knows Alan knows he can't stand watching himself on film!)

Anyway, enjoy!

so as a treat for my birthday my folks took me out to old school frozen custard and on their board they had a guess that animal contest for a free treat, my folks were reading it, i was just wanting to go get drunk. i just casually glance back and it's a red panda! i totally won my stepdad a cone because of mr. rickmans resemblance to a RED FUCKING PANDA!

This week's "Entertainment Weekly" features Dan Radcliffe on the cover as "Entertainer of the Year." That's not the good part. I finally got around to reading the very brief interview, and he had this to say about AR:



EW: Do you harbor dreams of Hallows Part 2 contending for Best Picture?



Dan: Yes I do. I really think the movie is good enough to get recognition. And I think Alan Rickman deserves recognition because I don't think there is going to be another performance from an actor in a supporting role that is so powerful, where the actor had the challenge of realizing a scene that's been realized millions of times the world over in the imaginations of the readers. That scene--those revelations about Snape's past--represented maybe the most anticipated part of the most anticipated movie of the past 10 years, and I think Alan does amazing, amazing work.




I want to write to EW and mention that I'm ready to see Alan on the cover any time now ;)

...crossposted at rattlesnakeroot

Alan Rickman had everyone worried last week due his bout with pneumonia, yet even ill he managed to win Broadway.com's Sexiest Man poll last weekend!!!

Two-time Tony nominee Alan Rickman is currently headlining Theresa Rebeck's new play, Seminar as a celebrated author and teacher. Best known as Snape, the potions professor of Harry Potter (How to Succeed's Daniel Radcliffe), he has shown off his sexy side in a variety of film roles.

Reviews are glowing ~ some examples (thanks to stn5 for the links):

This is a virtuoso role for Rickman; it’s to his credit and Gold’s that he makes it an integral part of the ensemble, not a star turn.
~ The Hollywood Reporter Here

Alan Rickman is heaven-sent as the sexy, sneering, snarling literary legend who condescends to tutor four aspiring novelists who have paid through the nose for the privilege of being abused.
~ Marilyn Stasio, Variety via Broadway World Review Roundup

Rickman is clearly very good at playing arrogant and sneering, but he shows a touchingly vulnerable side while also delivering a lacerating monologue about what the publishing industry does to young talent and how words can really hurt.
~ Mark Kennedy, Associated Press via Broadway World Review Roundup

The actor is absolutely delicious as Leonard slides a metaphorical knife in so smoothly and off-handedly that the victim can't even feel it. Watch Rickman as Leonard delivers a blistering assessment of a student's bleak future. Only gradually does it become apparent that the teacher is speaking about himself. This is the kind of part that could have been played with fireworks, but Rickman sounds subtle and beautiful grace notes.
~ David Sheward, Backstage via Broadway World Review Roundup

Seminar Opening Night on Broadway

Jim Croce's "Time in a Bottle" for Snape/Lily in Deadly Hallows 2. 16:9 aspect ratio, MP2: 146 MB; MP4: 22 MB. Yes, I know, but the temptation was irresistible.
http://www.iment.com/maida/keepthissecret/songvids/hpsong.htm
http://www.iment.com/maida/keepthissecret/songvids/index.htm#latest
Best, Mary