Celebrity Crushes

[cranberry]

my crush this year : EDWARD NORTON sooo cute

[TheFifthElement]

my crush this year : EDWARD NORTON sooo cute

I second that! Yum.

[LadyWentworth]

my crush this year : EDWARD NORTON sooo cute

I second that! Yum.

I second your thoughts!

[Janine]

I second your thoughts!

It is rather odd but everyone loves Edward Norton, but I don't. He absolutely does nothing for me and I really don't exactly know why. He is good looking, but I guess I don't really like the way he speaks or something. I just feel I don't have any chemistry with him. haha. like that would make a difference here? I know he is a fine actor, but he does not turn me on one bit...strange.

Now I have been nuts over Ewan McGregor for a long time, but he is happily married and I adore Kenneth Branagh, even if he is getting quite middle-aged looking; he is also happily remarried ....geez, all the good ones are taken. I still find Branagh a sweetheart, funny and sooo smart. I own a number of each of their films, good and bad ones. I like them all because they are in them. Ewan is adorable in "The Polar Bears of Churchill" - a documentary set in Canada. I have a copy on a VHS tape; too expensive to buy it on DVD. Branagh is to die for in "Dead Again" and "The Proposition"...wish I could get that last film on DVD.

[Shalot]

It is rather odd but everyone loves Edward Norton, but I don't. He absolutely does nothing for me and I really don't exactly know why. He is good looking, but I guess I don't really like the way he speaks or something. I just feel I don't have any chemistry with him. haha. like that would make a difference here? I know he is a fine actor, but he does not turn me on one bit...strange.

I feel the same way, and it must be the way he talks. He's a fabulous actor and I can watch his movies (such as Down in the Valley, American History X, The Score, Primal Fear and of course, Fight Club) and be amazed by his talent and yet still totally unattracted to him. He's probably one of those secretly attractive people - like you'd never guess until you're taken by surprise. Those are always the hardest to get over, I would guess.

[TheFifthElement]

I feel the same way, and it must be the way he talks. He's a fabulous actor and I can watch his movies (such as Down in the Valley, American History X, The Score, Primal Fear and of course, Fight Club) and be amazed by his talent and yet still totally unattracted to him. He's probably one of those secretly attractive people - like you'd never guess until you're taken by surprise. Those are always the hardest to get over, I would guess.

Have you seen The Painted Veil? I think that's the one that did it for me...no, actually it was Red Dragon (years ago!). Hmm. I know what you mean. Actually I don't think he's particularly good looking, but there's this underlying intensity which I find really attractive. I love his voice! So yes, I think you're right about the secretly attractive. That's the way I see it anyway.

[LadyWentworth]

Branagh is to die for in "Dead Again" and "The Proposition"...wish I could get that last film on DVD.

Isn't he, though??? I was thinking about "The Proposition" the other day. It was on TV so much last year/early this year, but now it isn't at all. It would be nice to see that one again just watch him (and drool ). Of course, the film isn't bad to watch either.

Actually I don't think he's particularly good looking, but there's this underlying intensity which I find really attractive.

That is a very good way to put it. There are a lot of guys that I feel this way about. It is one of those cases where he may not be a god, looks wise, but there is just something about him. In the case of Norton, he is actually an odd one for me to find attractive because he is a little too skinny for my tastes, but I still can't resist him.

[LadyW]

Forget everything else I've ever said.
I am in love, with this man:

[Janine]

Isn't he, though??? I was thinking about "The Proposition" the other day. It was on TV so much last year/early this year, but now it isn't at all. It would be nice to see that one again just watch him (and drool ). Of course, the film isn't bad to watch either.

LadyWentworth, Yes, yes, yes! I can't get enough of him as Father Michael. I wish I had a better print of the film. Since I got my new TV and new DVD/VHS combo upconverting player, my old tape looks like mud on it. I was so disappointed. I have tried fiddling with settings but it just won't come out right. I want to see it again and now put up with the dark murky picture. I need it on DVD, but I just can't find it at a reasonable price. I could buy it from the Amazon UK site perhaps, in Region 2 format, since I do own a Region 2 player. I happen to love this film. I know a few things aren't exactly realistic but I love the ending and I love the love scenes, very tastefully done. How can Branagh exude such sex appeal mearly kissing a hand? I just crumble at that scene in the old mill. You can view that scene on Youtube...at least, last time I looked it was there.

and my other major crush has been festering for years and years, Dave Gilmour from Pink Floyd in all his greasy rock god splendor.

Idril, I forgot and you reminded me...I have always had a crush on David Gilmour....He is so nice and cute I think, even if getting older and middle-aged looking now. I like him very much, among other rock stars from that era. I also thought that it would be cool to meet the lead singer from the Moody Blues, Justin Hayward, the blond, I kind of favor blonds. My sister actually did meet him at the casino in Atlantic City; she was going to see their concert a few years back and she was gambling and hit the jackpot - ok, so what does she do, she asks these very nice British people to watch her machine while she gets a bucket to put her chips in. Turns out she was actually chatting with the members of the Moody Blues, especially Justin Hayward! When I tease her about it; she just says - "well, you know, they did get old!" True enough...but he still appeals to me, especially if he would care to sing me "Nights in White Satin.
There are plenty of other rock stars I will have to think of and post in here.

[Equality72521]

Robert Pattinson
Josh Groban
Daniel Day-Lewis
Eric Bana
Nicolas Cage
Clive Owen
Edward Norton
Hugh Dancy
Ryan Gosling
Sean Bean

Yeah, the list is longer, I just can't remember everybody else...
These are the top though....
oh wait, oh wait, oh wait!
the most epic of all!!!!!!

Gerard Butler!!!!!
and second most epic:
Matthew McConaughey!!!!!

[Janine]

Equality, I like a few of those guys too....let's see Josh Groben, have liked him for awhile now. He is just adorable and so sweet and he sings beautifully. I have a few of his albums.

I like Clive Owen a lot, he and Sean Bean are very sexy men. I find Gary Oldman very appealing in certain films. Recently, I saw this young fairly unknown actor I think I have now fallen in love with - Jame Murray. I also find Hugh Dancy adorable, very appealing. He starred in "Daniel Deronda".

[andave_ya]

SEAN BEAN Josh Groban SEAN BEAN Josh Groban SEAN BEAN!!!!!!!!!!

[Janine]

andave ya - you trying to tell us something?

[LadyWentworth]

LadyWentworth, Yes, yes, yes! I can't get enough of him as Father Michael. I wish I had a better print of the film. Since I got my new TV and new DVD/VHS combo upconverting player, my old tape looks like mud on it. I was so disappointed. I have tried fiddling with settings but it just won't come out right. I want to see it again and now put up with the dark murky picture. I need it on DVD, but I just can't find it at a reasonable price. I could buy it from the Amazon UK site perhaps, in Region 2 format, since I do own a Region 2 player. I happen to love this film. I know a few things aren't exactly realistic but I love the ending and I love the love scenes, very tastefully done. How can Branagh exude such sex appeal mearly kissing a hand? I just crumble at that scene in the old mill. You can view that scene on Youtube...at least, last time I looked it was there.

Oh, who cares about reality? It is a movie! One that I didn't expect to ever see and ended up really liking. Well, I think there is something extremely attractive about his character. I think that Kenneth knows how to work well with that. I think the character, his performance and the way he looks in there all helps to make him even more desirable. I really don't know how to get more into what I am saying without giving the story away, which I won't do here. I can watch Region 2 DVD's on my computer. So I may buy that DVD at some time. I already have a list that I plan to get from AmazonUK. I didn't know it was on DVD over there. So it has to be something that I can add on to my AmazonUK wishlist. I really do wish I could see that again. He is just too good to be true in that film.

[Janine]

Oh, who cares about reality? It is a movie! One that I didn't expect to ever see and ended up really liking. Well, I think there is something extremely attractive about his character. I think that Kenneth knows how to work well with that. I think the character, his performance and the way he looks in there all helps to make him even more desirable. I really don't know how to get more into what I am saying without giving the story away, which I won't do here. I can watch Region 2 DVD's on my computer. So I may buy that DVD at some time. I already have a list that I plan to get from AmazonUK. I didn't know it was on DVD over there. So it has to be something that I can add on to my AmazonUK wishlist. I really do wish I could see that again. He is just too good to be true in that film.

Well, I can watch it downstairs on that VCR; may look ok. I don't mind it being a tape; it's a good quality one. I have two VCR's hooked up upstairs. I just can't figure out how to set the TV to get them to work; I own a lot of tapes, simply because the movies were not available on DVD, others I picked up either free or very cheap. I will have to fiddle around with it and the remotes - I have four of those. I agree that the film, of course, is a 'movie' and does not have to be realistic really. It gets the dramatic points across and the cast and acting are top-notch. I love William Hurt and I love Madeline Stowe and the actress who plays the role in the household - can't think of her name right now. She is in a play I am thinking of ordering from Kultur site. I love the sites play, productions, ballets, etc DVD's. At anyrate, Ken looks just great in that film, even in the rain leading up to the house. I find him appealing in his priestly Lt. blue trimmed robe, but most of all I think he is stunning riding that thoroughbred to the mill through the autumn trees...lovely scene. He exudes a lot of sex appeal in this film. Madeline and he had just the right chemistry. I did find it on Amazon tonight; was the Spanish release: one copy available for $29.00. I will wait; eventually it will turn up, I am sure. There are clips on Youtube and people are always asking about it, where they can buy it.

Guess what I just watched again (for the zillionth time)? I watched "Henry V". You know everytime I see the film I notice something new or some really great new line that just strikes me in the gut. I love that film. I think that Ken's performance is his very best ever. It is fresh and so convincing. The cast in brilliant, down to the least part and the setting and the way the chorus (Derek Jacobi) narrates from time to time is fantastic. I can't say enough about the film. He should have won the award that year for that film. It should have won many awards. Everytime I look on Amazon at lists people compile of favorite films, it is usually at the top.

The film extras on my DVD suggested the MGM site: www.mgm.com It is a very cool site. You would like it a lot. I just looked at the "Valkerie" previews - wow, that looks really good; the filming is beautiful. Branagh plays a German, part of the conspiracy to assinate Hitler. Tom Cruise stars. Now normally, I am not a big Cruise fan, but I have liked him in a few films through the years. He actually looks very much like the real life guy who tried to pull this off. I have to say, from the previews, this film looks to be excellent. I read a lot, too about the conspiracy and it is fascinating. It comes out in December. I would really like to go to the theater and see it; it looks to be amazing on a large screen format. I think true stories and I am always trying to figure out just what was going on in Nazi Germany so this film fascinates me.