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@belovedrival Yes, yes it is!
The image is from the 1995 film Richard III. Jim plays Lord William Hastings and Maggie Smith plays Richard’s mother, the Duchess of York.
Fun fact: Ian McKellen (born 1939) plays Richard III and was also writing and producing the movie, when he asked Maggie Smith (born 1934) to play his mother. So there is actually less than a 5 year age gap between them in real life, despite them playing mother and son.
Maggie Smith and Ian McKellen in as mother and son in Richard III (1995)
This was not Maggie Smith’s first foray into playing a character far older than herself though - for example she played 92 year old “Granny Wendy” in Hook (1991) when she was only 56.
Maggie Smith as Granny Wendy in Hook (1991)
Enjoy the smiles on Jim Day!
No words...
Watch: The power and vulnerability in his voice needs to be heard.
15.12.23
#Mira-Marathon | LOTR
I may or may not go back to watching Stranger Things, but I decided to watch The Hobbit and LOTR again.
Film Name: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012); Production Studios: MGM, New Line Cinema, WingNut Films; Director by: Peter Jackson; Screenwriter: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, Guillermo del Toro; Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, James Nesbitt, Ken Stott; Genres: Fantasy, Adventure; Running Time: 2 hours 49 minutes;
"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" is an epic 2012 film that brings the world of Middle-earth to life. It has an exciting plot, vivid visuals and deep characters. However, some scenes can be a bit long. This is a great adventure fantasy that has been appreciated by many fantasy fans.
My rating: 8/10
16.12.23
#Mira-Marathon | LOTR
Film Name: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) Production Studios: MGM, New Line Cinema, WingNut Films; Director by: Peter Jackson; Screenwriter: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, Guillermo del Toro; Starring: Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Ian McKellen, Evangeline Lilly, Orlando Bloom; Genres: Fantasy, Adventure; Running Time: 2 hours 41 minutes;
"The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" is an epic fantasy film of 2013, the second part of the "Hobbit" trilogy. It captivates with visual effects and a challenging journey. It has an exciting plot, but some scenes can be long. The film is interesting for fans of fantasy and adventure.
My rating: 8/10
17.12.23
#Mira-Marathon | LOTR
Film Name: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014); Production Studios: MGM, New Line Cinema, WingNut Films, 3Foot7; Director by: Peter Jackson; Screenwriter: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, Guillermo del Toro; Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Luke Evans, Evangeline Lilly; Genres: Fantasy, Adventure; Running Time: 2 hours 24 minutes;
"The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" is a 2014 epic film by Peter Jackson. This is the conclusion of the "Hobbit" trilogy. The film has great effects and an exciting battle, but the length and pace vary somewhat. Recommended for fantasy lovers.
My rating: 7/10
22.12.23
#Mira-Marathon | LOTR
Film Name: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Production Studios: New Line Cinema, WingNut Films, Marzano Films, The Saul Zaentz Company; Director by: Peter Jackson; Screenwriter: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson; Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Bean, Orlando Bloom; Genres: Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Drama; Running Time: 2 hours 58 minutes;
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is a 2001 epic fantasy film by Peter Jackson, the first in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. This film is a wonderful journey into the world of Middle-earth with an exciting plot and impressive visual effects. It draws the viewer in with its plot, characters and effects, although some scenes can be a little drawn out. Recommended for fans of fantasy and exciting stories.
My rating: 10/10
23.12.23
#Mira-Marathon | LOTR
Film Name: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Production Studios: New Line Cinema, WingNut Films, The Saul Zaentz Company; Director by: Peter Jackson; Screenwriter: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Stephen Sinclair, Peter Jackson; Starring: Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Orlando Bloom, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen; Genres: Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Drama; Running Time: 2 hours 59 minutes;
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is a 2002 epic fantasy film by Peter Jackson, the second in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The film fascinates and impresses even more than the first. Great effects, intense plot and character development made it unbeatable. Recommended for fans of fantasy and exciting stories.
My rating: 10/10
24.12.23
#Mira-Marathon | LOTR
Film Name: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Production Studios: New Line Cinema, WingNut Films, The Saul Zaentz Company; Director by: Peter Jackson; Screenwriter: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson; Starring: Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom; Genres: Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Drama; Running Time: 3 hours 21 minutes;
"The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" is an impressive epic film, with a vivid plot, incredible visual effects and memorable characters. It is an exploration of goodness, friendship and self-sacrifice in an epic fantasy world. This masterpiece of cinematography will be remembered forever.
My rating: 10/10
For me it's mr holmes
Ok Sherlock Holmes People, I have a question for us all....
I don't mean which was your first adaptation, I mean which was the one that took root forever in your brain and turned this into a lifestyle! I started with the Doyle.
@i-dont-talk-for-days-on-end help me spread this around?
THE LORD OF THE RINGS set design appreciation: ― The Golden Hall
Someone give Ian Mckellen's Sherlock a Watson. Please. He's lonely. Only rule is that he can't be Patrick Stewart
