| FRAMED.... [message #197194] |
Di, 03 Januar 2006 23:50 |
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.....finally comes to DVD 16th Jan. Lynda La Plante's excellent thriller
(forget the dire Sam Neil version) is being released in its 3 hrs+
full-length version and features one of Timothy Dalton's best ever
performances.
Incidentally, his co-star is David Morrissey who, if reports are to be
believed, tested for 007 this time around. A young Penelope Cruz
also features as Dalton's bit of fluff.
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--Mac
"I do apologise, Mr. Bond; having a subtle base of operations was never my
strong point."
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| Re: FRAMED.... [message #197196 ] |
Di, 03 Januar 2006 23:53 |
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Mac wrote:
> ....finally comes to DVD 16th Jan. Lynda La Plante's excellent thriller
> (forget the dire Sam Neil version) is being released in its 3 hrs+
> full-length version and features one of Timothy Dalton's best ever
> performances.
>
> Incidentally, his co-star is David Morrissey who, if reports are to be
> believed, tested for 007 this time around. A young Penelope Cruz
> also features as Dalton's bit of fluff.
> --
> --Mac
>
> "I do apologise, Mr. Bond; having a subtle base of operations was never my
> strong point."
Cool. Is that in the US, too? I've only seen parts on US cable. It
looked pretty entertaining, though.
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| Re: FRAMED.... [message #197200 ] |
Mi, 04 Januar 2006 00:04 |
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JHause wrote:
>> Cool. Is that in the US, too? I've only seen parts on US cable. It
> looked pretty entertaining, though.
This is a R2 PAL release I'm afraid. Well-worth the effort of ordering
from the UK if you happen to have a multi-region DVD player.
--
--Mac
"I do apologise, Mr. Bond; quoting dialogue from THE PRINCESS BRIDE
was never my strong point."
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| Re: FRAMED.... [message #233115 ] |
Mi, 08 März 2006 23:36 |
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At 10:50pm -0000, 01/03/06, Mac <see.mac [at] SPAMLESSvirgin.net> wrote:
>....finally comes to DVD 16th Jan. Lynda La Plante's excellent thriller
>(forget the dire Sam Neil version) is being released in its 3 hrs+
>full-length version and features one of Timothy Dalton's best ever
>performances.
This is quite excellent, although it peters out toward the end. The
writers had run out of plot. It was presented on American tv as a mini
series. Are you saying we didn't see the full version?
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| Re: FRAMED.... [message #233117 ] |
Do, 09 März 2006 00:25 |
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Adam H. Kerman wrote:
> At 10:50pm -0000, 01/03/06, Mac <see.mac [at] SPAMLESSvirgin.net> wrote:
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>> ....finally comes to DVD 16th Jan. Lynda La Plante's excellent
>> thriller (forget the dire Sam Neil version) is being released in its
>> 3 hrs+ full-length version and features one of Timothy Dalton's best
>> ever performances.
>
> This is quite excellent, although it peters out toward the end. The
> writers had run out of plot. It was presented on American tv as a mini
> series. Are you saying we didn't see the full version?
If the version you saw was four episodes, then you saw the full version.
The US cassette and DVD is shortened. The version I saw, one writer
only, didn't peter out - it actually got better towards the end.
--
--Mac
"James Bond. You appear with the tedious inevitability of
yet another cut of DAS BOOT."
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| Re: FRAMED.... [message #233125 ] |
Do, 09 März 2006 01:58 |
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Mac wrote:
> If the version you saw was four episodes, then you saw the full version.
> The US cassette and DVD is shortened. The version I saw, one writer
> only, didn't peter out - it actually got better towards the end.
I'd agree. There was one moment in episode three where I thought
'Framed' might be losing its way a little, but for the most part the
last bit of the series is a fine example of how to pile double-cross
upon double-cross and still have the story make sense and have some
real forward momentum (John Gardner take note). I think the ending is
as satisfyingly ambiguous as any I've seen in recent years.
Also, based on my few years' experience working among them, I think the
older British coppers are wonderfully portrayed as well - there's a bit
at the end where they're gathered in a pub and start a ragged sing
along to the Kinks' 'Dedicated Follower of Fashion' which feels more
real to me than anything 'The Bill' has ever offered.
For anybody who's seen the series, does that bit where Timothy West's
styrofoam coffee cup springs open look like something unscripted which
just happened on set and the film-makers then decided to keep? It's a
wonderful little touch.
Best
Phil
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| Re: FRAMED.... [message #233126 ] |
Do, 09 März 2006 02:11 |
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phil.gerrard [at] ntlworld.com wrote:
> Also, based on my few years' experience working among them, I think
> the older British coppers are wonderfully portrayed as well - there's
> a bit at the end where they're gathered in a pub and start a ragged
> sing along to the Kinks' 'Dedicated Follower of Fashion' which feels
> more real to me than anything 'The Bill' has ever offered.
THE BILL, as the late, great Geoff McQueen conceived it, was spot
on for the most part. McQueen must be rolling in his grave with
what has happened to it now.
Lynda La Plante can give good copper, with often the right actor
cast in the role. I can never forget (Bond alumni) David Calder's
excellent turn in WIDOWS. And, of course, Calder and FRAMED's
Trevor Cooper were in STAR COPS together.
La Plante had a meeting with the Broccoli's around the time of
GOLDENEYE, don't know if she did any work though.
--
--Mac
"Vargas does not drink...does not smoke...does not make love.
What do you do, Vargas?"
"Vargas wants you to put you knickers on and make him a cup
of TEA!"
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| Re: FRAMED.... [message #233127 ] |
Do, 09 März 2006 02:28 |
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Mac wrote:
> THE BILL, as the late, great Geoff McQueen conceived it, was spot
> on for the most part. McQueen must be rolling in his grave with
> what has happened to it now.
God, I remember the pilot, 'Woodentop'. I really am getting older.
(I probably shouldn't be too hard on the show since in the last few
years it's namechecked my mother in her real-life job and used my kid
brother as an actor :-) )
> "Vargas wants you to put you knickers on and make him a cup
> of TEA!"
>From memory, but my favourite BritCop line is from the Sweeney - John
Thaw as Regan on seeing a group of his colleagues standing around doing
nothing while a suspect is getting away:
'What are you doing standing around like a motorway breakfast? Get
after him!'
Best
Phil
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| Re: FRAMED.... [message #233128 ] |
Do, 09 März 2006 02:32 |
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phil.gerrard [at] ntlworld.com wrote:
>> From memory, but my favourite BritCop line is from the Sweeney - John
> Thaw as Regan on seeing a group of his colleagues standing around
> doing nothing while a suspect is getting away:
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> 'What are you doing standing around like a motorway breakfast? Get
> after him!'
LOL
--
--Mac
"We're the Sweeney, son, and we haven't had any dinner..."
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| Re: FRAMED.... [message #233131 ] |
Do, 09 März 2006 02:36 |
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phil.gerrard [at] ntlworld.com wrote:
> 'What are you doing standing around like a motorway breakfast? Get
> after him!'
Best line from the wonderful retro-series LIFE ON MARS:
"You're surrounded by armed bastards!"
--
--Mac
"Vargas does not drink...does not smoke...does not make love.
What do you do, Vargas?"
"Vargas thinks it's the role of Phillip Glenister's extensive TV career."
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| Re: FRAMED.... [message #233133 ] |
Do, 09 März 2006 02:50 |
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phil.gerrard [at] ntlworld.com wrote:
> (I probably shouldn't be too hard on the show since in the last few
> years it's namechecked my mother in her real-life job and used my kid
> brother as an actor :-) )
Doubtless you'll be in it yourself one day. Seems to go hand-in-hand
with Rep these days; akin to TAGGART for actors north of the border...
--
--Mac
"James Bond. You appear with the tedious inevitability of a forgotten
TV star in DOCTORS."
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| Re: FRAMED.... [message #233146 ] |
Do, 09 März 2006 11:46 |
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Mac wrote:
> Doubtless you'll be in it yourself one day. Seems to go hand-in-hand
> with Rep these days; akin to TAGGART for actors north of the border...
I wouldn't be so sure. I managed inadvertently to offend one of
their casting directors a little while ago and still go red with
embarrassment when I think about it.
Best
Phil
(I'd been forewarned that the guy was sensitive about his height -
he's a head shorter than I am - but when somebody tapped me on the
shoulder and said 'Phil, may I introduce you to...' I turned,
frowned because I couldn't see anybody there, then looked down to see
the guy was standing right in front of me. To say he was looking
daggers would be an understatement...)
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| Re: FRAMED.... [message #233327 ] |
Sa, 11 März 2006 13:11 |
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bits of violence and sex were cut out I heard
"Adam H. Kerman" <ahk [at] chinet.com> wrote in message
news:Pine.LNX.4.63.0603081634450.24756 [at] qbbshf...
> At 10:50pm -0000, 01/03/06, Mac <see.mac [at] SPAMLESSvirgin.net> wrote:
>
>>....finally comes to DVD 16th Jan. Lynda La Plante's excellent thriller
>>(forget the dire Sam Neil version) is being released in its 3 hrs+
>>full-length version and features one of Timothy Dalton's best ever
>>performances.
>
> This is quite excellent, although it peters out toward the end. The
> writers had run out of plot. It was presented on American tv as a mini
> series. Are you saying we didn't see the full version?
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