tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post665812527317278585..comments2024-03-08T07:03:12.909-05:00Comments on Life at Willow Manor: Duchess of DevonshireTess Kincaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-43532479951966202452009-02-24T12:51:00.000-05:002009-02-24T12:51:00.000-05:00I agree with you that the film lacked. The costum...I agree with you that the film lacked. The costumes of course were amazing, but it seemed so Hollywood and I don't think they paid much attention to anything but what happens in the bedroom. Still haven't read the whole book... I start and stop because I see the movie play in my head and make myself confused. <BR/><BR/>Oh and I never really made the connection between her and Diana. I knew they were related, but it is eerie how their lives were somewhat parallels in different times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-88562773437395760302009-02-23T08:27:00.000-05:002009-02-23T08:27:00.000-05:00I agree about the film...It was certainly lacking ...I agree about the film...It was certainly lacking but the costumes and lavish millinery are worth a view.....Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04005793994542317964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-60111356666673325322009-02-22T17:46:00.000-05:002009-02-22T17:46:00.000-05:00I LOVED this movie! It was probably one of my favo...I LOVED this movie! It was probably one of my favorites in the last year. :) It was sad, but very well done... <BR/><BR/>SarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429074991314349493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-55420015707666770512009-02-21T21:32:00.000-05:002009-02-21T21:32:00.000-05:00I love movies that have a historical element to th...I love movies that have a historical element to them. I'm going to be looking for this one. Thanks, Willow.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-91480412396792592092009-02-21T18:59:00.000-05:002009-02-21T18:59:00.000-05:00Coincidence? I have had that book on my TBR pile ...Coincidence? I have had that book on my TBR pile for quite some time...maybe it's time to bump it up! I didn't realize that movie was based on the book and I will plan to see it after I read it:) Is the movie EVER as good as the book?GailOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556665956317683667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-68016906412530400192009-02-21T17:30:00.000-05:002009-02-21T17:30:00.000-05:00I used to live in Bakewell and have visited Chatsw...I used to live in Bakewell and have visited Chatsworth on numerous occasions. I will see the film but, like you, will fine it lacking in biographical facts. Guess I'll have to plough through the book first!BThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16800917080090010655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-1242845709802084372009-02-21T15:02:00.000-05:002009-02-21T15:02:00.000-05:00I watched the movie last week; twice. I bought th...I watched the movie last week; twice. I bought the bio of her a few years ago after visiting Chatsworth. In the library there, they had a paperback copy of it! It's in my reading stack.<BR/><BR/>You're right about her life and Diana's having parallels. Both were so sad. Glad I married for love!debbie baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02479699000203333679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-47855214456179062572009-02-21T14:33:00.000-05:002009-02-21T14:33:00.000-05:00Amazing and delicate blog.. I enjoyed the book eit...Amazing and delicate blog.. I enjoyed the book either!!Eternityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13290212197665601143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-19340154718167241492009-02-21T11:31:00.000-05:002009-02-21T11:31:00.000-05:00I want that hat. Seriously.I want that hat. Seriously.Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-91827337879231435462009-02-21T06:05:00.000-05:002009-02-21T06:05:00.000-05:00Knightley is such a doll. I can see myself coming ...Knightley is such a doll. <BR/><BR/>I can see myself coming to the same conclusion as you, I was actually disappointed in the 2 hour recent Pride & Prejudice Knightley version because I had been spoiled by the BBC 6 hour version. And of course the book. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the well written recommendation.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-22157547024746716932009-02-20T23:15:00.000-05:002009-02-20T23:15:00.000-05:00You convinced me definitely have to get the book a...You convinced me definitely have to get the book and then see the movie..<BR/>The movie as Hollywood goes is often, the sets and costumes are lavish and historically correct but lack substance, all eye candy-- I am a visual person and love details in design so would watch it simply for that reason alone. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for your commentary! Have a good week-end. Love the visuals and quotes on your blog! régal visuel pour l'oeil, tres chic!<BR/>Joannyjoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03338150531816845279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-18941998255309322772009-02-20T20:30:00.000-05:002009-02-20T20:30:00.000-05:00i have that very book, i love him.i made the horri...i have that very book, i love him.<BR/>i made the horrible mistake of lending it to a friend.<BR/><BR/>i have to ask and ask to get it back......<BR/><BR/>yuck !<BR/>i hate when that happens.Renée Finberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089653023972180206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-11338670287343349122009-02-20T19:22:00.000-05:002009-02-20T19:22:00.000-05:00It happens many times that you watch the film for ...It happens many times that you watch the film for the stunning display of period costumes or exquisite art direction alone. Maybe this is one of those films.The Pink Cowboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006823919205286012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-9049195461512825112009-02-20T18:01:00.000-05:002009-02-20T18:01:00.000-05:00S Sponge, I know, it is crazy, isn't it? I've been...S Sponge, I know, it is crazy, isn't it? I've been watching it creep slowly up all week. There's an 800 celebration going on over here today!!Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-18588726827652459622009-02-20T17:57:00.000-05:002009-02-20T17:57:00.000-05:00Love your additions, Willow!"my favorite olive gre...Love your additions, Willow!<BR/><BR/>"my favorite olive green bulky handknit wool turtleneck"--Ahh, you sounds so comfy and cozy up there. Lovely. <BR/><BR/><BR/>...and, yes, its always good toe celebrate the small things, like one's hair! LOL! <BR/><BR/>I just noticed you have an insane number of followers--800!?! That's serious!Mmmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16379020705220234984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-22058074134777165212009-02-20T17:25:00.000-05:002009-02-20T17:25:00.000-05:00When I watch films set in the 1700's I can't stop ...When I watch films set in the 1700's I can't stop thinking about eyebrows. In Bath, where this film was shot, I was told that fashionable Georgian ladies often glued mouse skins on their foreheads to replace their eyebrows which fell off because of the lead and other toxins in their face paint. Must have looked terrific.MLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582309970588492985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-84659408107875072242009-02-20T15:52:00.000-05:002009-02-20T15:52:00.000-05:00I was going to watch the movie tonight but will tr...I was going to watch the movie tonight but will try for later after book. That is a nice way to describe the book as "icing on the cake." The two don't have to have to be stand-alone units, but can be considered to compliment each other.Ronda Laveenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902846545309643023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-53727639627207484802009-02-20T13:59:00.000-05:002009-02-20T13:59:00.000-05:00Kiera's hair/hat make my head hurt ..Kiera's hair/hat make my head hurt ..Darylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-84514076665242650942009-02-20T13:40:00.000-05:002009-02-20T13:40:00.000-05:00Sounds like a good plan ... . sometimes I'll even ...Sounds like a good plan ... . sometimes I'll even watch a historical movie with my laptop in hand to check for more background information to fill in the blanks. <BR/>What did we do without google???<BR/>Thanks for your lovely review ... .<BR/>JjjjstudioJudithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05560914513878435960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-21333074411447060172009-02-20T13:08:00.000-05:002009-02-20T13:08:00.000-05:00Willow-Thank you for the recommendations.I love pe...Willow-<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the recommendations.<BR/>I love period piece movies as well as biographies.Dakota Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01100285210259716346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-71975199666800111972009-02-20T13:07:00.000-05:002009-02-20T13:07:00.000-05:00your netflix movie, The Diving Bell & the Butt...your netflix movie, The Diving Bell & the Butterfly is one of my favorite movies of all time -Jeane Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07027843717050683473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-44712340399669741172009-02-20T12:12:00.000-05:002009-02-20T12:12:00.000-05:00OMG,You have almost 800 followers!And I love your ...OMG,<BR/>You have almost 800 followers!<BR/>And I love your pic of the blue willow tea cup. Reminds me of the set my mother had cherished so long ago.<BR/>Always a pleasure to visit the Manor and snoop around!<BR/>cheers.CocoDivaDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18035161325287156919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-29532429157614343722009-02-20T12:10:00.000-05:002009-02-20T12:10:00.000-05:00Haven't seen it yet, but I want to! Everything loo...Haven't seen it yet, but I want to! Everything looks brilliant on the trailer.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783877262954668959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-22694385962148432512009-02-20T11:57:00.000-05:002009-02-20T11:57:00.000-05:00I found Keira to be a robust heroine and my fav, R...I found Keira to be a robust heroine and my fav, Ralph Fiennes, the epitome of the overpriveleged male. The human roles they had to play then would choke me...now. Then? Being a duchess was still better than being a peasant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-25704417383473478342009-02-20T11:49:00.000-05:002009-02-20T11:49:00.000-05:00All that hair and headgear must have been a chore ...All that hair and headgear must have been a chore to carry around. I can't imagine how long it must have taken to achieve the right look. Brings new meaning to "Waiting on a Woman." PappyPappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13118854996343714131noreply@blogger.com