gasp* oh my! You didn't like TMD? I loved it, I always bawl my eyes out watching that film.

The reason Jamie (Alan) brought back his friends was to push Claire (Juliette Stevenson) to begin her life again and find love with another man.

I wish we had Nettfix here in Australia, but alas...we do not....nor do we have the Search For John Gissing.. oh well...

Wow, that is the first time I heard of someone not liking Truly, Madly, Deeply . . . which is a truly, madly, passionately, remarkably, deliciously... juicily (bleh) experience for me every time I see it.

I suppose that for a young person who has been lucky enough to have never needed to cope with loss, the major theme of TMD could be boring and the action too slow. It's all about a woman who lost her boyfriend, cries a lot, tries to live with his ghost (now that's odd) and gets a new boyfriend. The lack of action and the conclusion after all that mysery may be dissatifying.

However, for some of us who have experienced the pain that precedes closure, it's simply impossible not to deny the feelings that some of the scenes in this film evoke.

For instance, take the scene where Nina sits at the piano, playing the piano part of the piece she and Jamie used to play together and hearing the cello part in her mind. Sometimes memories are so vivid that they seem real. When the camera pans he is sitting there, playing. He puts the cello away and she turns towards him. Who can not be moved by her reaction when she sees him there in the flesh?

There are so many moments in this film that are powerful without becoming soppy or contrived. The script is incredibly good. The acting . . . particularly Juliet Stevenson who reached to the bottom of her soul to play Nina's grief . . . it's a very intimate thing to behold.
My advice to you, LilyPotter, is to put this film aside for the moment and watch it again after ten years or so. Maybe then you will see what I mean.

As for Netflix . . . they tried to start up an European branch, operating from Belgium. The operation didn't succeed. One of the reasons is that you need a huge collection of DVDs to start with and a large number of subscribers that want to rent them. But many of the DVDs that are available in the USA have not been released for Region 2, let alone that they would have subtitling for all the languages in the countries that Netflix wants to reach. Getting a sufficient quantity of the right products for the region is a *lot* more expensive for Europe than in the USA.

Well, there certainly is a lot of activity in this place recently. Good. There should be. Good job people.

First- Welcome to the S.O.S.S. witchmom! Hope you enjoy your stay here at our little piece of obsessing heaven.


[quote]I always thought he's an intelligent man, having married a woman that's not thin, nor tall, just "normal"good-looking and surely smart -being a politician-. [/quote]
Rima Horten seems like a very nice lady. However, Our dear Alan is not married as of yet. They are just "partners". Which means we still have a chance.

Thirdly- LilyPotter- I would love to watch The Search for John Gissing. However, I still live at home, and my parents defintiely do not support my obsession for Alan.
Sorry. I really think that it is a good idea though.

[quote]That, my friend, is Truly Madly Deeply, and it's not sucky! He plays cello, yes. *sigh*[/quote]
Amen! My favorite Alan Movie!! Didn't like the mustache a whole lot, but he was so cute. Plus he sings in it. "juicily?" ... hehehe..

[quote ]But we who sometimes walk around in London can breathe the same air as the object of our obsession [/quote]
Yea, yea, yea... Lucky. I'll be in London one day. Then I will bretah the same lovely air. We are obsessed? Nah.


[quote]Ok, I am usually on the outer circle of you guys anways, seeing as I'm more Gary Oldman than Alan Rickman...
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I'm sorry LilyPotter that your Gary topic didn't work out. I love Gary!! Almost as much as I love Alan. *sigh* Why does there have to be so many hot English actors that are way older than me?

Now for some pictures... These two are from Mesmer. Which I have not seen, but desperately want to.
Muddy

*sigh*

Welcome to SOSS, Witchmom, nice to see a new face

Padfoot, I love those pictures. Especially the one where he is all muddy, hmm that could really spark up some interesting visions....drool

It is wonderful to see this thread so active, feels like this place has been here forever. Gah! It has well almost...the first post was Dec 5 2004, 2 years ago! and I joined here on Dec 11 2004...starting to feel like a veteran

Ok aught to go back to the Alan topic....does anyone have any clues to release dates for new Alan films? I need another fix of Alan on the big screen.

Thanks for your warm welcome!!!
I'm going to London in 10 days. .... ..can you all tell me at least the area in which I could see him...???? ...oh, I was forgetting I'm going with my husband...

Actually for some couples being not properly married is not a real problem...some people say that they feel more free to renew their "vows" daily if they're not married. So our hopes would fade very quickly....

I am more obsessed with Snape's character played by Rickman than with him as an actor in general. The matter is, that in Italy all the foreign movies are dubbed, and I got to know Alan's voice just recently -sooooo sexy!-. Alan's not really my kind (I'm more on a Clooney-Depp kind....) but you know, sometimes you meet someone that really doesn't strike you, but then you get to know him better and...you find yourself in love even if you wouldn't have suspected it...(my english is terrible, forgive me...).

Anyway, Snape played by Rickman is a real treat.

Witchmom )O(

I hoped that you all would like the pics. I have almost too many pics of that lovely man (can you have too many?).




I used to be like that to, but then I saw what a great guy and actor Alan was, and I just love him. I know he hates when people say stuff like this, but I honestly believe that he was meant for the role in a sense. No one else could be Snape.

"No one else could be Snape"

Ohhhh, I agree.....The only thing is that, according to the book, Snape had to be 35-37 years old and Alan is clearly over that age...sorry!
I recently saw "Love actually" and Rickman's character scared the hell out of me, because he made me imagine my husband and me in a few years...me, teaching and taking care of our children, and him, playing the boss in his company, with young luring girls around... Alan was so REAL in this movie! He played perfectly the middle-aged man with some "pranky" thoughts, if you know what I mean.
In Sense and sensibility he was gorgeous. The winter guest is a beautiful film, too bad I didn't remember he was the director!!! I saw it one night on a sat channel when I was pregnant of my second child and I had insomnia.
A little OT:
Sometimes I wonder if the legend we have here about Englishmen being very controlled and icy about feelings is true or not. I have some English male friends and relatives and they're pretty crazy...and very, very nice. At the same time many English female friends say that they prefer the latin type because they're ...hotter and more affectionate than their English boys. Is it true, by your opinion? or are these just prejudices? to say mine, I think that people are the same across the world. I am married to an icy-almost mute-shy man, born very near to Africa....

Witchmom )O(

It is amazing how we all can like Alan in so many different roles and not all of us necessarily agree to which is his best. I must admit I thought Alan in Love Actually was great. If you have the DVD, check out some of the commentries and stuff. It is hillarious the tale behind the scene with Alan and Rowan Atkinson. There is just the implication that he slept with his secretary, there is no full proof. It was deliberately left that way to keep people like us talking.

I must admit my least favourite film that I have seen that Alan appears in is Bob Roberts...it is not because he wasn't good in it, I thought he did a great job, he just didn't get much of a look in.

Sorry, I have been away for awhile...lol, busy, busy, busy. Yes, I saw "Closet Land". Even though I found it creepy at times, even evil....I actually liked it. And I was impressed that only two actors, two great ones I might add, could carry this whole film. And you didn't even notice at times that there were only two actors.

I loved Alan in it. Cruel. But the part where he pretends to be several characters, inorder to try and confuse his victim, was brilliant. I thought...only Alan can do that so well.

I got it from Amazon, it's the Spanish version at it's called "Tierra de armarios". The sound can be bad at times, and there's not English subtitles. But you are still able to enjoy it!!

My birthday is coming up in a few weeks, so I broke down last night and ordered "An awfully big adventure", "Quigley down under" and "Michael Collins". A nice birthday present to myself!!

I will have to do something like that next year. I got all the Johhny Depp films this year.
Why am I cursed fancying all the older, hot men? Well, I answered my own question, because their hot.

Happy birthday for when it comes about

I own all of those movies and in my honest opinion, I loved Michael Collins the best. It is very long but brilliant, especially if you love historical stuff.

An Awfully Big Adventure is good to especially if you read the book by Beryl Bainbridge, it helps to understand any of the gaps in the film.

Quigley is good, interesting to see Alan with an Australian accent. Wish he'd do a film in Australia again, I'd definately be saving my pennies to go and stalk him

I agree Michael Collins is a fabulous film. I love history. However, my stupid school never teaches about Irish history. It really sucks. They say that Ireland and England had a tisk over religion and stuff, but they never mention the details.

I have to get the book AABA. It's on my summer reading list.

As for Quigley, I love the line, "I was born on the wrong continent." I have been saying stuff like that forever!! I was born in the wrong century.

lol. . .I'd say it was quite some tisk!!! Irish history is pretty interesting, but then so are a lot of other continents. . .I just like how all of the celtic/Norse and then English influence all impacted Ireland. I'm not sure if "like" was the best term there, but it fascinates me, none-the-less.

I had a problem the other day. I signed on to amazon to order myself some Alan eye-candy, and I couldn't decide! It was between Truly Madly Deeply and An Awfully Big Adventure; but I didn't end up with anything. I almost looked at Closetland, but the synopsis freaked me out. . .I have enough nightmares, thank you! Any suggestions? Anything more desireable than either of those? Gah, too many movies; not enough finances!

I dont think i can any longer call myself an Alan Rickman fan, which is kind of sad really considering i really love his acting, but i cant really call myself a fan of someone when i didnt realise until just now i didnt even know when his birthday is. I feel ashamed, especially as on finding this out i also find out i have the same birthday as him, which is great, just a bit shameful, as i should have known that really. how can i call myself a slytherin.

anyway, ive ranted a bit havnt i. sorry.

Oh, I don't know his birthday at all...Is it a big fault? But I love him anyway...and to remember our dearest Severus, let me wish to all the proud members of SOSS a happy Solstice.I can easily imagine him collecting herbs in the fields around Hogwarts, by the light of the moon. ....I'd be there, too....

Witchmom )O(

Hmm... Well, I can only recommend ones that I haven't seen for myself.
However, from what I hear and the pictures I've seen these are some good choices...
Blow Dry, Dark Harbor, Close My Eyes.

Vickylizzy- you have the same birthday as Alan? I hate you. just joking.
Your just lucky.
Alan Rickman's Birthday is February 21. He turned 60 this year. , but he doesn't look it!
Severus Snape's birthday is January 9.
I didn't know his birthday, until I got a computer. Then I had to look it up.

Unfortunately I'm the same, being in Australia, we don't get much information on Alan So the internet is my main source for Alan information.
Blow Dry is interesting, good if you like Josh Harnett and Keira Knightley, as they're in it also as well as Bill Nighy.

I was wondering if any of you has thought about other actors showing a "Snape potential". I've got one, an Italian actor and director, very brilliant, whose name is Sergio Rubini.
I always thought of him as Snape, because he's got this sad face, but he has been also very sexy in some of his roles. And his smirk is really cool!
If you're curious about him, just type his name in google images, and enjoy the tour.
OH! he played a role (Dismas, the good thief) in Gibson's Passion of Christ and I realized that there he's looking like Durmstrang big boss...

This won't mean that Alan Rickman isn't perfect for the role, he is, and absolutely... yummy.
I think he contributed greatly to Snape's success among women. It is also true that good boys, well.... *yawn*.... but typically women end up marrying a good boy instead of the bad one they had fun with....I really think that Slytherins are good for family, too, not only for ..playing. And you all? would you marry Snape? (obvious...)

Witchmom )O(

Where are all the Snapophiles when it comes to writing a little rhyme in the Limerick contest? There are thousands of us, surely there are more than a handful who have something to contribute?

Come on, pick up that quill and let your creative juices flow!

I did! I did! I did enter Unfortunately at the moment, the few brain cells that remain in my head are cramming for a sociology exam on Friday. Hopefully after that I'll be able to pen some more Alan limericks.

Hmmm... *begins to think of Alan limerick* I think I shall. Once I think of a proper one that I can post.
Well, I can't think of Anything else at this moment to say, so how about a pic?
Any objections?
how cute <3

Well, I can't think of Anything else at this moment to say, so how about a pic?
Any objections? happy.gif
how cute <3


OH MY GODDESS, it's simply...can't find the words... too cute and sexy..... :

Witchmom )O(

Glad you liked it.
Doesn't it look like he is about to kiss someone?

Hey, guys. . .try to remember to elaborate a little bit in your posts (which I know is hard considering the awesomeness of Alan making us speechless. . . ) One liners and ultra short posts aren't allowed. . .(witchmom, the quotes don't actually count as a part of your post as far as lenght goes-just to remember in the future. . .) Thanks, guys. . .Now, I'm sure we all have many wonderful things to say about Alan, so let's keep elaborating!!!

Ok, I'll try to elaborate more....it was just that...yes, I was speechless in front of his beauty....
Anyway tomorrow it's the great day (well, tomorrow is TODAY already...) and I'll fly to London.
I BEG all the lovely members of the SSOS who maybe know in which area, or places, our beloved goes around more willingly, and post here....so I'll have at least a clue....

See you in a week or so, I'll miss you!!!

Witchmom )O(

P.S. ...no home address, huh???

Sorry passerby. Didn't mean to post so sort.

Hey congratulations on going to England witchmom! I have absolutely no idea where Alan goes. I wish I knew! Home address?! Hahaha... Lord I wish. I would be waiting outside his door every morning ready to jump him.
Have fun in Britain, and bring back some nice pictures, please. Speaking of which...
An Awfully Big Adventure

Oh, to answer your question...
"would you marry Snape? (obvious...)"
Of course I would! We have a lot of similarites. I would rather marry Alan though.

Thank you for those wonderful pictures Padfoot Simply devine!

WitchMom - I am extremley jealous of you. It is one of my life dreams to go to London. Good luck on the Alan hunt, I hope that you have a wonderful time.

As to the question "Would I marry Snape?"

Of course! Well maybe...he is a little grumpy, it would depend on his manner in private. I would definately have Severus as a play thing though.

"Would you marry Snape?" . . .

Snape, married . . . that's surely an impossibility. If anyone is not of the marrying kind, it's Severus. I shudder at the kind of personality change he'd have to undergo before doing this inconceivable thing.

I think that what attracts so many of us to Snape (I'm not talking about Alan Rickman here, but the character) is that he is so powerful and yet so pityable. If anyone is ever so needful of motherly love, it's Snape. And I do believe he is the most powerful wizard alive now that Dumbledore is dead. The combination of helplessness and power is very attractive. It fires every instinct: the female of every species seeks the most powerful male, and you don't have to be a mother to have a pwoerful motherly instinct . . . so yes, the hormones do their thing around this guy. You'd want to marry him and be the one that put him to rights. Isn't that amazing.

And maybe we're also a teensie-weensie bit influenced by Alan Rickman's magnetism and the sensuality of that voice . . .

Ahhh.. the voice. Yes, quite attracted to the voice.


How true. I was so mad at Snape for killing Dumbledore in HBP, but then I was like, I never liked Dumbledore, so what do I care.
Severus does have a magnetic presence about him. I'm not sure if it's the power though.
I do think that he has more power then people give him credit for. He might even be the one to kill the Dark Lord. But then he'd be a traitor, and then I might not like him.
Anyway, I think I like him because of his mystery. Their is a lot about his life that we don't know, and the mystery in him is very intriguing.

Would I marry Snape?

*sigh* Unfortunetly, I think my answer would be no. First of all, me almost being 14, I'm far too young for him, even if I do think love knows no age . The mystery drew me to him, and the fact that he's misunderstood. It may not be for the same thing, but I'm misunderstood as well, and I feel as though I have to put on an act at school to not be made fun of..and to not say the wrong thing to someone.

I'm a very sensitive girl. I know it's wrong, and I wish I wasn't, but if someone said a bad thing about me, I would be very depressed. I'm sorry if anyone hates that, but I can't help it, it's just who I am. I envy those who don't care about what others think of them. Even while I'm typing this, I fear of what others judge me, if they would yell at me, make me feel bad.

Again, unfortunetly, I feel that Snape would do that. In order to marry him, I would first have to be his girlfriend (wow, that made me laugh out loud, I just can't imagine the word 'girlfriend' and Snape together! )..but anyway, it would take a while to get used to him, no matter how much I know of his character in the books. He won't be open, and would yell if I do even one thing wrong..which would make me cower...and that would remind me too much of my dad.

He needs someone who can stand up to him, like an older Hermione, which I know this isn't the thread, but I think it's exactly what he needs. He wants someone who he can argue with, even though he hates being wrong. I don't know if I would just give in too easily and act like I worship him (which might not be too hard ), but it would kill me inside to let someone take over me.

Maybe I will grow up to be someone who can stand up to him. And what do I know now? I'm not ready for marriage anywhoo, so maybe this whole answer is a waste, since it all may be wrong when I'm older..but this is my answer now, and I feel it's right.
Oh, and Bumblebee, I think you got that right on the spot; I love him for that as well, hehe.

By the way, those pictures were awesome! The first one was a little surprising, he looked really young there, but still like himself, so it was a little shock, and in the second one, I loved his hair, it just seems to fit him really well.

*bows* Thank you. I have to many Alan pictures to keep them all to myself.
You would have to be his girlfriend first? Why. I would just "Petrificus Totallus" him and take him to the altar.
Wouldn't that be great, in the middle of a big argument , he leans in and grabs you, and kisses you, and....*cough* I'm too young to be thinking of that.
*pulls self reluctantly away from the gutter*

And how old are you Padfoot? But thank you for the inspiration, I am definately old enough to be thinking that way.

Though I don't think that Severus would use the term girl friend, he'd be more to use the term lover. I think that there is definately a hidden burning passion within the man, he is simply a very private sort of person.

This question has intrigued me for a bit. . .Snape definately has a certain appeal; and I can imagine him as having a lover at one time or another . . . but my love for Snape stems more on his character aspect. . .his intriguing multi-level; hidden character strengths and weaknesses. As far as marriage- I don't think Snape would ever marry.

Would I marry him? Heck no! lol! I am attracted to his literary character as far as analysis; and I like to play with Snape-emotions (or lack thereof) in the "what-if" world of fanfic. . .but I don't have thick enough skin to subject myself to that constant verbal abuse! I'm of the opinion that he wouldn't change his quipping nature just for the fact that he has a sensitive little wife. . . it would never do.

Now, would I marry Snape as thusly portrayed by Alan Rickman. . .I'd be more tempted, definately! Sheesh. . .(Oh, except that I'm already married. . .la la la) Still, even then I'm not sure. Alan is definately a tempting treat in that aspect. . .but that's just such a hard decision.

So, no. I'm going to go with a strong no. Snape is too much work for me. . .

Well, I'm 16. It was mainly meant as a joke though. I think like that all the time, just never admit to it. With a guy like Alan, it's hard not to.

Heheheh You don't live at home with your mother do you?
Or is it just my mother that yells, "what are you wearing that for?" "Whats wrong with your hair?", etc...

I agree though. I think he would use the term lover, rather than girlfriend. He does seem like a person that is very weak and shy on the inside, and ttrys to cover it up by being cruel and sarcastic on the outside. There is more to Snape than meets the eye.

Of course I would marry Snape. Ok so I am 15 but who cares lol. Everything about his character is just wonderful.
He is smart, independant, interesting,respectable and one hell of a hunk
A lot of girls go for guys because they have a big wallet or they are "good looking" but Severus' character is so complexed and interesting that I over see the fact that he has greasy hair...well in the film he doesnt. lol. I dont usually go for guys with long hair but i will haveto make an acception here. I agree with you Padfoot08 about there being more to Snape than meets the eye which is what also makes he so attractive.I would love to be the one to unleash his romantic side. And like Hermione_Resilder said, like him i am missunderstood and I suppose if someone is a lot like you then you tend to feel stronger feelings towards them. Its like me and snape against the world LOL

I also agree with passerby. Before when i just read the books i did think of snapes character as interesting but he never came across as attractive with the yellow teeth ect. but when i saw the first movie and Alan showed up on the screne he got my heart beat racing. YUM! Ever since the other books have come out and i am much older and taste in men is much maturer i think that I have got more attacted to Sevrus character. I never used to give him a second thought but now i want to know everything about him and get into his pants and cape lol. Alan made Snape look much more atttractive then i first insinuated lol.

Hehe. I live right next door to my mother, and trust me. . .it's just as bad, if not worse!!

Any one this shrouded in mystery is completely attractive to me; though I'm not always this "gaga" over them. Snape just has a certain appeal that many others cannot touch. I'm not sure if the person who could tame Snape could be the most like him, however. Wouldn't they drive eachother completely nuts? I was thinking perhaps someone opposite, with a definate soft side; but with the verbal and mental ability to keep up with him. Basically, a person who does not exist outside of fanfiction!! If I weren't happily married, I'd be more tempted for a fling . . . which of course would get me addicted. . .then I'd be in real trouble!

Hi, I'm back!!!
I've been only 2 days in London, then I spent another half a day in Greenwich before leaving to Stonehenge, Glastonbury, Bath and...Lacock!!! I've been to the Abbey which was used as a location for the first 2 HP films and I've found a photo inside it with a dark, marvellous Snape (oh, yes, other professors and main characters included...but they were of no importance as long as I was watching HIS photo...). I'd be happy if I could post it here, but how to do it?
Luckily the weather was fine and very hot. I felt a bit cheated...I love foggy, wet England...anyway it resulted in a good thing because when yesterday it started to rain violently -today too- I realized that our visit could have been a total fiasco...luckily all OK!!!
As I expected, no traces of Rickman in London, although I have toured it out of the usual tourist walks (thanks to my friends and relatives who live there). Maybe he was locked up in the Studios. Who knows?
I'll be in London again in Autumn because my brother is going to play there. Who knows if Alan loves jazz? Hope in the meantime I'll be able to have more info on filming locations.

Oh, I would definitely marry Snape. Well, also being his lover would be OK. Even seeing him once in a while. I would be open to all possibilities

Witchmom )O(

First- Welcome back HP number one Fan! Haven't seen you in awhile.
Second- Welcome back witchmom! I am so jealous of you getting to go to London.
But hey share the pics. Click the insert link button. Make sure they are uploaded first.

Sorry about your living situation, passerby .
They had a pic of SnapeyPoo? Aww...
No Alan though *sigh*

Ooo.. I spy a new question.


He probably likes all type of music.

Hiya, Witchmom, glad you liked your trip to London . . . sorry that you weren't treated to any "sightings" while you were there. Not surprising, maybe . . . Alan could be on the set of OotP!

I'd be extremely surprised if I saw Snape walking down the street though. First there would be the clothes. Would I recognise him if he wore Muggle clothes? It all comes down to the wig, doesn't it? It's the wig.

Oh dear. Now I feel like I must watch that funny "Hair" clip again THIS INSTANT. It is so brilliant.

My paperback copy of HBP came in! I couldn't resist reading it again, of course. Whereas I should be writing and post the next piece of Elenor's story!

The best place to hang in if you are in London is around Paddington station..becasue i remember watching an interview with Alan and he said he lives around there. *gets coat on and starts to make my way to Paddington station* lol

Can I come. I would have to walk on the water. Wonder if Metatron could help me with that. laugh out loud

Hmm.. we haven't got the paperback edition of HBP yet. Dumb America.
An Alan interview sounds good. *runs off to find one*

PS~ happy birthday to legally_blonde01

Paddington?????
If only I knew.... Anyway I'll be in London again in Autumn to see my brother playing at Ronnie Scott. I wondered if Alan liked jazz, so I could have met him there.....(totally mad dreams ). Any other interesting clue to search for him in the city???

About the photos, I'll try to post them next week, trying to understand how to manage them. I'm graduating again on Monday and I'm a bit busy (actually the UK journey was my graduation present from my family....). Sorry a bit OT but I'm too happy to keep quiet.

Witchmom )O(

Can't wait to see them witchmom!
Don't know about any other hang outs he goes to. *thinks*

Congrats on graduating again witchmom!!

Heres some Alan news!
READ

I can't wait to see it! Wonder what book he will choose?

I wouldn't mind seeing that poster!

It's too quiet on S.O.S.S. these days ... in any case every bit of Alan news is welcome. Does anyone know what "new releases" we can look forward to in the near future? I'm getting serious withdrawal symptoms here! I think I'm going to watch Galaxy Quest again tonight. Followed by that hilarious mocumentary about GQ! OK, that's tonight sorted out.

Has the limerick competition been judged yet? Janet, I thought you said that In Demand was burning in your pocket? It's fine by me if you're extending the period, but then it may not be a bad idea to tell people that it's extended and they're still welcome to submit something! The more we get in, the better!

I'm not sure when the cut-off day is. You know, I'm not even sure if I'm in on the judging! I've just got the prize, tasty as it is. Louise has been pretty busy with work, so once things settle down for her, I'm sure we'll hear something. I'd keep submitting things, though, until they "officialy" close it or lock it. Can't hurt, can it?

As far as Alan release date news, I've compiled a list. Well, actually, someone else compiled it; but here it is all the same:


-My Name Is Rachel Corrie at Galway Arts Festival, Ireland ...... July 24 to 30, 2006
-My Name Is Rachel Corrie on tour at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, then to Dublin and Sheffield ........ Edinburgh: Aug. 3 to 28, 2006
-German Theatrical release of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer ...... Sept. 14, 2006
-French Theatrical release of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer....... Oct. 4, 2006
-My Name Is Rachel Corrie at Minetta Lane Theater, NY ..... Oct. 5 to Nov. 19, 2006
-Italian Theatrical release of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer ... Oct. 6, 2006
-Belgium Theatrical release of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer ...Oct. 11, 2006
-Argentina Theatrical release of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer ...Nov. 30, 2006
-UK Theatrical release of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer ...Dec. 1, 2006
-US Theatrical release of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer ...Dec. 8, 2006
-Netherlands Theatrical release of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer ...Dec. 14, 2006
-Theatrical release of Snow Cake ...late 2006 (pending)
-Finland Theatrical release of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer ...Feb. 9, 2007
-My Name Is Rachel Corrie at Repertory Theatre, Seattle, U.S. ...March 15 to April 22, 2007

So, three things, lots of places and dates. ..all I have at the moment.

Then, of course, we have the stuff from IMdB. . .
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) (filming) .... Severus Snape
The Villa Golitsyn (2007) (filming) (attached) .... Willy
Nobel Son (2006) (post-production) .... Eli Michaelson

And he's a voice in something called "A Fish's Tale" or something . . .date was 2006, but I couldn't find anything else about it. Anyone heard of it?

Perfume???
I can't believe it...I've read the book at least 10 years ago!! I've found it interesting...so Alan plays a role in it!!
Sorry for not being very active, it's summer and I'm taking my daughters to the sea house until late August. I'll be active on the forum only every week or so.

Just to stay in Snape's subject, I have graduated with an Anthropology research about herbalist women healers, called herbaria, who made (and still make) potions and healing brews....I attended also a seminar with one of these women, going around in the woods collecting and cataloguing herbs. I have realized that there are years of study and commitment to become a Potions Master as Snape. I love the subject...

Another question: what do you think about all the fanfics with Snape's relationships with people so much younger than him? Personally I think that Snape deserves the maturity of an older woman, who knows what she wants. But it's just my opinion...maybe because I'm just a bit younger than the character... ..of course other opinions will be welcome.

Witchmom )O(

US Theatrical release of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer ...Dec. 8, 2006
I have to wait that long?! *groans*
Thanks you for the list though passerby.


I don't really mind; because I know that in the end he'll end up with me.
I'm a lot younger than the character and even more younger than Alan, but I still think that they both are sexy and I wouldn't mind getting them alone sometime. *coughs*


I believe it is called "Help! I'm a Fish" it's from 2001. he sings in it. Here is some of the song.
The video is from teh Berlin Film Festival (nothing to do with the movie).
Intelligence
Here's the wikipedia-
wikipedia-Help!..!

<I don't really mind; because I know that in the end he'll end up with me.>

OK, we can divide....Well,you can keep Alan, I'll keep Snape.....
Anyway, I had a sudden realization. There's the former mate of my aunt who is now in his early fifties and he's sort of Rickman's twin, with grey/dark hair. Slim and tall as him. I have to find his photos somewhere in my mother's house (even if he lives very near with his new wife). I realized this while I was watching the videos in Padfoot's suggestion. Same smile, too!!

Question: do you know anyone in your town looking like Alan or Snape?

Padfoot, you always surprise me with these treats about Alan....thank you!
Has Snow cake already been released in the US?

Witchmom )O(

I am stunned. Although I knew Alan's perfect acting, I didn't realize how many movies (among my favorites!!) had him playing a main character. I've just spent half an hour watching all the videos on a site....Dogma is one of the funniest, lovely movies I've ever seen. And he plays an angel!! Definitely, I like him best when he's dark haired.
Have you seen Mesmer? and Rasputin?

Witchmom )O(

Janet, thanks for that list!!
I want to go to that play ... but Edinburgh is quite a distance from here, but it's closer than Galway, New York or Seattle .. I love his work in the theatre and the kinds of projects he does, I definitely want to support it by going there! Is anyone else here thinking of going?
Padfoot08, lol, I even have to wait longer than you ... the Dutch release isn't till Dec. 14.
Personally, I think SS/HG ships are ridiculous. I also think that SS/LE ships are ridiculous, because it seems to me that having an intimate relationship with anyone was furthest from his mind when he was at Hogwarts. At a later age, he strikes me as too embittered and solitary to tolerate (let alone want) anyone near him; accomodating to another person's needs and quirks would be difficult, but even more difficult would be opening up his inner self. Who would be worthy enough in his eyes, besides Dumbledore? The mind boggles. Not Miss Know-It-All, surely. I like Janet's story because someone like Silthana is the only plausible mate. Not a younger person, quite the opposite. An eternal being, someone who understands what his contemporaries do not. One does want to see him experience Love ... but Snape is on that very same doorstep of Eternity that Dumbledore was, and I doubt that he will have a carnal relation before he departs the world. If there is Love for Snape, it would be platonic. The mutual trust and respect shared with Dumbledore is probably the most loving relationship he is every going to get.

Nope not till later this year. I love the trailor though! I can't wait to see the commercials on the television. Hope there are some.

I absolutely adore Alan in Dogma! I am rather quite fond of him with dark hair too witchmom. I personally have not seem him in Mesmer or Rasputin. All I have seen of those movies are clips and pictures. I saw Mesmer in the video store about a year ago. Didn't rent it though. *slaps head* Why didn't I! Grrr...

Question: do you know anyone in your town looking like Alan or Snape?
*thinks* Nope. I don't know anyone that even reminds me of him.
I know people that look like Lupin. Alan is one of a kind to me.