A Darcy By Any Other Name…
Everyone here knows the handsome Matthew Macfadyen from his role as Mr. Darcy in the 2005 adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice,” and I’ll confess to have greatly admired his work in that film.
However, just as it was fascinating to see Colin Firth in “The King’s Speech” or in “Mamma Mia,” I’ve been curious to watch Matthew in some of his other acting roles, which I hadn’t yet had the pleasure of seeing. I mean, c’mon — it’s pretty easy to love a man when he’s portraying Darcy (!!), but what about when he’s playing a different character altogether? A modern spy with a gun, perhaps?
Well, for years, I’ve heard about the long-running British series “Spooks,” aka “MI-5.” Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been watching episodes from the show’s first and second seasons — devouring them one at a time, like chocolate truffles — and falling hopelessly in love with Matthew all over again!
I know, I know, I’m a decade behind the times on this, but you have to understand something about me and TV shows: I’m not quick to jump on series bandwagons. I didn’t start watching “ER” until the episode at the end of the 5th season when George Clooney’s character was leaving the show. I didn’t so much as allow myself to watch those (scary!) commercials for “The X-Files” (let alone an entire episode) until late in the 7th season when I heard David Duchovny’s character would be leaving as a regular cast member. I didn’t begin watching any of “The Vampire Diaries” until the 3rd season finale because…well, no major character was leaving, but I just didn’t think I’d like a teen vampire show. And in every single case, I wished I would have flipped on my TV years earlier so I could start enjoying these programs sooner.
Believe me, I’ve since caught up on nearly every missed episode of ”ER,” “The X-Files” and “The Vampire Diaries.” (Can’t wait for TVD 4th season’s premiere on October 11th and more of Ian Somerhalder’s intense/hilarious vampire Damon Salvatore…swoon!) And, though I may not make it through all 10 seasons of “MI-5,” I’m definitely going to watch the ones that Matthew was in because, while there are a number of terrific actors in this series, I’m surprised by how emotionally moved I am by his portrayal of Tom Quinn. From the very first episode, he made me care about that character. And, from what I understand — and I don’t doubt it – Richard Armitage is an excellent addition to the cast as Lucas North in seasons 7 – 9. I just saw a few scenes from season 3 with the outstanding Rupert Penry-Jones as Adam Carter (who else enjoyed his portrayal of Captain Wentworth in the 2007 Persuasion?), and I can’t wait to see more. So, well, okay, maybe I will watch every episode…
In any case, I’d love to know the names of the actors/shows that you all find especially compelling. What should I be watching now?! What’s a series you can’t wait to see when the new TV season gets underway? Please let me in on the best ones out there, so I don’t wait until it’s been on for 5 or 10 years before I finally start watching it, LOL.
By the way, if you haven’t yet seen “Spooks”/”MI-5,” below is the link to the full first episode. Enjoy!!
“http://www.youtube.com/embed/2YfWmnKqgJ8”
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Marilyn Brant has a long list of actors she loves to see on the large and small screens and she uses a lot of film and TV references in her books. (If only she could get her favorite stars to take on the roles of her characters in the movies!) Her next contemporary romance, Holiday Man, will be out this holiday season. You can find out more about it on her website: www.marilynbrant.com — and look for her next Austen-inspired novel, Pride, Prejudice and the Perfect Match, to be released in early 2013!
Marilyn Brant
Marilyn Brant is a National Bestselling Author of Contemporary Women's Fiction and Romantic Comedy. She's published seven novels including ACCORDING TO JANE, which was a #1 Kindle Bestseller, won RWA's Golden Heart Award and was named one of Buzzle.com's "100 Best Romance Novels of All Time." She also wrote PRIDE, PREJUDICE AND THE PERFECT MATCH, which was a Top 100 bestselling book on Amazon in the "Humor" category.
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A woman after my own heart! I felt your post is me! I am always late to the show too! I caught on to Vampire Diaries a few months ago (didnt think I would want to watch a teen vamp show either…surprise, suprise!) and am currently trying to catch up with season 3 before 4 starts in October. I got into MI5 when season 10 was airing. Took me awhile, but I watched every episode! Loved, loved Matthew and had fun with Rupert and Richard too! Once you start, it is hard to stop! Another show I have had fun catching up with is Castle. Now, I anxiously await more posts to find out what else I have been missing.
Oh, Becky!!! We are TV sisters, indeed
. Getting addicted to The Vampire Diaries couldn’t have come as more of a shock, but the tension between the brothers, the surprising humor, the love triangle and the complexity of the mythology…it’s just a fascinating show, isn’t it? I’m so glad you liked the later MI-5 episodes with Rupert and Richard — thanks for telling me. It gives me something to look forward to!! And, YES, to Castle as well! Did you see the season premiere tonight? I’ve been wondering all summer how they were going to handle “the morning after…” 
I agree Matthew is brilliant as Tom Quinnin Spooks! But the fantastic thing is that with spooks, the main characters are all so different and and all brilliant in their own ways. So I loved Rupert as Adam Carter and loved Richard as Lucas North. So you have to watch them all!!! Really 10 series don’t feel long when you get to the end – I was so sad to be saying goodbye to Harry and co.
But apart from Spooks, I am a very obsessed Richard Armitage fan so anything he is in. I really enjoyed the first series of Strike Back. Totally unrelated, what I am watching and loving at the moment is “Smash” about broadway musicals and trying to make it big as a singer/dancer. The characters are so engaging.
Kat, I know you’re right about “Spooks”! The more I see of the program, the more I want to see… Every actor has brought something so compelling to their characters. I’m really drawn in by their portrayals and by how believable they feel to me.
And what’s not to love about Richard Armitage?!
I hadn’t heard of “Strike Back,” so I just looked it up — it sounds fantastic! Thank you for mentioning it. “Smash” sounds really good, too!
Kat, I have been reading lots of Gaskell fan fiction of late. Some is very good…others, not so special, but each is obsessed with RA.
Regina, I do believe it’s easy to get obsessed with Richard…
Yes, and my RA obsession has led me to become obsessed with the upcoming Hobbit movie by Lord of the Rings director, Sir Peter Jackson -so much so that I’m planning to fly to Wellington, NZ for the premiere in Nov!!! Very excited….
Ohhh, my goodness, Kat!! How EXCITING!!! Have fun (and tell us all about it after you get back!!)
I have thought several times that I need to find the seasons of Spooks/MI-5 on DVD. MM, RPJ and Armitage. Oh heavens. Together or individual, no matter. LOL I don’t watch a whole lot of TV. There are a few exceptions. I haven’t done any of the vampire shows, just not my thing. However…I have seen every episode of Castle. The new season just started last night and I was ready!
Stephanie,
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I really enjoyed the Castle season opener!! That’s such a great show, too!
And, yes, oh, yes…MM, RPJ *and* RA as stars on one TV series?! I really think the Spooks/MI-5 casting director deserves some kind of medal for his or her genius
Oh, I guess we are the same as I started watching Spooks through Matthew’s portrayal in P&P. I was eager to catch up on other shows that he acted in. What a delight to discover a very brilliant and interesting series with him and being exposed to the likes of RPJ and RA. I also love and enjoy Persuasion 2007.
So sad that after 10 series, Spooks has ended as I wish it can continue on and on.
Haven’t watch Castle and not into Vampire Diaries. I’m more to procedural crime type. If you like cop shows, I suggest Criminal Minds, NCIS, NCIS:LA and Grimm. These are my current favourites and I’m hoping to watch Homeland too.
Castle is a cop show that crosses into the author line. I think you will like it!
Lúthien, I still have a number of seasons of Spooks/MI-5 to watch but, already, I’m mourning the fact that the show has an end… It’s been truly fascinating to me so far!
And I agree with Becky about Castle — it’s really interesting, and I love the author elements! I haven’t yet seen Grimm (must try it), but I’ve liked what I’ve seen of Criminal Minds and NCIS
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Then I will give it a try and watch it when I’m free. Thanks for recommending it, BeckyC and Marilyn.
I am a huge fan of MI-5 and have followed it for years. For a long time, it was nearly impossible to find on TV. A&E showed a few seasons, but they were on at 11pm on Saturday nights. BBC America showed several seasons and finally PBS picked up the ball.
I find it amazing that so many great actors and actresses came and went during the course of that series. They were not shy about killing off characters and sometimes in rather startling fashion! Only one character was on the show from start to finish (Peter Firth). In addition to Matthew McFadyen, Rupert Penry-Jones and Richard Armitage, other amazing British actors also appeared such as Peter Firth (Henry Tilney in 1987 Northanger Abbey), Hugh Laurie (1995 S&S), Simon Woods (Bingley, 2005 P&P), Keely Hawes (Wives and Daughters, new Upstairs/Downstairs), Anna Chancellor (Caroline in 1995 P&P and Henrietta/Duckface in Four Weddings and a Funeral), Alice Krige (Lady Russel in 2007 Persuasion), and Gemma Jones (Mrs. Dashwood in 1995 S&S and Bridget Jones’ mum). Also of note, David Oyelowo (The Help), Iaian Glen (Game of Thrones), Hugh Simon (Prime Suspect, Lovejoy, Ruth Rendell Mysteries) and Hermione Norris (Wire in the Blood). By the way, if you like MI-5, you might want to check out Wire in the Blood, a crime series about a brilliant but slightly Asberger’s psychologist who works with a tough female DCI (played by Norris just prior to moving to MI-5) to solve some rather grisly crimes.
Susan, that’s exactly what find so amazing as well!! What an incredible line-up of actors and actresses they’ve had in this series — it’s really remarkable. I’m in awe every time I watch a new episode and come across yet another familiar face. I saw one with Hugh Laurie this weekend! I haven’t seen Anna Chancellor yet, but I can’t wait until I do — she’s such a brilliant actress. And I didn’t realize that Peter Firth was once Henry Tilney!! It’s been too, too long since I’ve seen Northanger Abbey. I’m going to have to watch it again now
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Thanks so much for giving me a heads up on who to look for as I continue watching! I’ll definitely check out Wire in the Blood, too.
Susan, you know SO much about MI-5. Thanks! I love it. I bought the ones with Richard Armitage because I’m a big fan of his. But Rupert Penry-Jones was amazing and then puff; he’s gone! Gemma Jones (love her acting) turns out a bit of a baddie………………didn’t see that coming. And Peter Firth: what can you say? He’s brillant………………….Season 10, I think playing now over in Gr. Britain, will be the last season.
I am bad for coming to things late, I missed the first series of Downton Abbey, and it seems a bit late to catch up now. I don’t know why I’ve never watched Spooks, I had no idea that the delicious Richard Armitage was in it, I’d be happy to watch him even if I had no idea what the story was, LOL!
Ceri – It’s not too late to catch up with Downton Abbey. It’s available on DVD and it’s been on PBS several times this past summer – both Seasons 1 & 2 preparing the audience for the beginning of Season 3.
I have been a fan of Castle since it’s pilot episode. It’s unusual to really find a true chemistry between the male and female leads in a tv series. If they don’t sizzle the whole point of the storyline is not worth the time. Nathan and Stana really click. Love those two together.
I am hooked on Jim Caveziel in Person of Intererst. Normally I don’t like shows like this one but his character has me riveted to the screen every week. Aside from the fact that he is gorgeous at this point in his life, the character’s personality and abilities really has me hooked.
Rae, I love Castle as well
. I’ve watched that show since the pilot episode, too, which is a rarity for me, LOL. Wasn’t last night’s season premiere terrific?!
As for Person of Interest, I’ve only seen 2 episodes so far. I liked them both, but it’s a series I didn’t start with at the beginning, so I keep thinking I need to go back and watch the earliest episodes… It definitely has a compelling premise!
Its easy to jump into MI5 in the middle without knowing the backstory. I started with s7 just to see Richard Armitage, went thru s10 and then went back and started at 1.
That’s exactly what I’m doing right now. I’m almost finished with S5.
Ceri, I agree with what Monica said about how you can start watching MI-5/Spooks in the middle and still have a good idea of what’s going on. I’d be happy watching Richard in the show even with no background, too!! But I do think most of the plot is contained to what’s happening in a specific episode with just a few threads that carry across the season.
And I was late to watching Downton Abbey, too (!!), so I hope Rae is right and that I’ll be able to catch up! I’ve seen a few episodes now of season 1 and found it to be really well done
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Ceri, yes, the ever wonderful Richard Armitage is in Spooks (MI-5 here in US). Those are the ones I bought. He does a great job in the series…………..
You can always look up Downton Abbey under Wiki………….it gives all info regarding the story line…………………I didn’t think I would like it, but tried it and got hooked. Bought the book; love that. Wonderful writing and the plots are really interesting…………….the clothes are gorgeous and totally impractical! It involves 3 sisters, which I love, being one of three sisters. Same man wrote, “Gosford Park”, which is so much fun to watch.
Lydia,
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I was surprised by how quickly I got drawn into “Downton Abbey,” too! Thanks for the great info about looking it up on Wikipedia!! I’ll definitely have to read some of those entries, especially if I get confused by a storyline and want to have it untangled
My daughter and I are religious Bones devotees. She even reads the book series the show is based off of. I loved Tera Nova and was disappointed that it was cancelled. We have also been watching the Lizzie Bennett Diaries after hearing about it a couple of weeks ago on this website and eagerly check for new shows. Unfortunately I have never seen MI-5 or Downtown Abbey but will check them out. Oh, and we absolutely love Big Bang Theory.
There is a new book in the series. The author lives in Charlotte, NC, where I currently reside.
How cool, Regina! Have you ever met the author at an event/booksigning in the area?
Karana, ohhhh, I used to love watching Bones!! I haven’t seen it recently, but I watched several seasons religiously, too. The romantic tension between Booth and Brennan was also so intriguing to me
. As for Tera Nova, I only saw the pilot episode on our plane flight back to Chicago from London, but I was hooked!! I was sorry it got cancelled, too. And my son and I *love* The Big Bang Theory! It’s his *favorite* show on TV. Actually, as I write this, he’s watching an episode now! 
p.s. I’ll check out the Lizzie Bennet Diaries…can’t believe I haven’t seen that yet!!
There is a P&P story (A WIP) called Blood and Pride, where Darcy is an FBI agent and Lizzy a forensic scientist, and I always imagine Darcy looking similar to Booth.
Monica, THAT sounds like a really fun P&P story!!
Big Bang Theory is a staple in my house. My boys can watch episodes over and over!
LOVE that show, Becky! And, yeah, my son can watch Big Bang Theory episodes again and again, too
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Marilyn, I’m the same way about TV shows. I rarely watch them from the beginning or even while they’re still popular. I did start at the beginning of Vampire Diaries, though. It’s my FAVE. (I tried to read the books, too, but they are beyond YA, more like tween). Can’t wait for S4.
I lucked out that my library has all the seasons of MI-5 so I watched them marathon-style. The thing I love about that show is that you really never know how long someone’s going to be on there. They’re were so not afraid too kill off/ get rid of anyone and I got attatched to them all.
Can’t wait to read your upcoming stories! Hot cover on Holiday Man, btw!
Monica, my only disappointment is that you didn’t sit me down three years ago (even though we didn’t know each other then, LOL) and say, “Marilyn, for heaven’s sake, watch The Vampire Diaries already!”
Ahhh, well, seeing it now is better late than never, and I’ve gotten to spend a couple of very exciting weeks this summer having TVD marathons. Actually, I’ll bet it’s going to be a kind of television torture during this 4th season because I’ll have to wait a full WEEK before the next episode. I gobbled up the entire 1st season in 3 or 4 days… The good news is that you and I can Twitter-chat about it this year!!
And you’re not kidding about MI-5 and killing characters! I only watched the first season of Lost, but it reminded me a little of that show. No one was EVER safe!
So glad you like the Holiday Man cover!!! Abigail’s daughter, Rebecca, was the wonderful designer and she found, IMO, a guy with the perfect abs to be the story’s hero
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Good post! I love watching TV series whenever I get a chance. Currently, I watch these shows: Downton Abbey (but anxiously waiting for the US premiere on Jan 2013…can’t come fast enough, lol), NCIS, Grimm, and Covert Affairs. I only follow a few series at the moment since other series I previously watched weekly were cancelled, unfortunately…
As for Matthew (the actual topic of this post), you haven’t seen Matthew’s brilliant and versatile acting if you’ve only seen him in P&P movie and Spooks/MI-5, so…
May I suggest to any of you (who are curious and interested) to check out and see more of Matthew Macfadyen’s brilliant TV and film work?
Here’s a recommendation list (in random order)…
(at least the ones I’ve seen thus far…)
Little Dorrit (TV Mini-series)
Death at a Funeral (with his real-life wife Keeley Hawes; Film)
In My Father’s Den (film)
The Pillars of The Earth (TV mini-series with Donald Sutherland)
Any Human Heart (TV mini-series with Tom Hollander)
Miss Marple: A Pocket Full of Rye (TV movie)
The Way We Live Now (TV Mini-series)
Wuthering Heights (TV Movie)
Perfect Strangers (TV mini-series)
Incendiary (film)
Enigma (with Tom Hollander and Kate Winslet; film)
Maybe Baby (with Hugh Laurie, Tom Hollander, and Kelly Reilly; film)
The Three Musketeers (only see it for MM’s Athos role, lol)
Robin Hood (with Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett…MM’s unrecognizable in this film as the sheriff of Nothingham)
and his upcoming TV and film projects…
Anna Karenina (with Keira Knightley and directed by their P&P director Joe Wright; film)
Ripper Street (a new 8-part TV mini-series)
Oh, Jeane, you are SO AWESOME!!!! Thank you for this incredible list!
I’ve seen snippets of him in Little Dorrit, but I was curious to watch the entire mini-series at some point. I’ll definitely add Death at a Funeral to my to-watch list! It wasn’t until I’d seen the first season of MI-5 and half of the second before I discovered that “Zoe”/Keeley Hawes was his real-life wife. How romantic
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Matthew was in a version of Wuthering Heights??!! Must find that… And, yes! I saw Enigma years ago and vaguely remembered him in that. So, I’ll have to watch it again.
You’ve given me so many others to look up!!! (Anna Karenina is coming up with Keira, too?! Wow…) Thank you, thank you!
Well, in Anna Karenina Matthew and Keira are playing brother and sister – leaving a disconcerting impression that some female descendant of Mr and Mrs Darcy married into the Russian minor nobility and her own descendants are throwbacks.
LOL, Kathleen!!!
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That is too funny
Jeane, thank you for listing a full list of what Matthew has acted in. I did watch several films and mini-series but I must put in a good word on In My Father’s Den. Although it is a tragedy and full of heartbreaking moments, Matthew is brilliant in it.
I have been a MM fan long before he was Darcy. I was using the TV movie of “Wuthering Heights” in classes after the students had read the book. I looked up and there was this actor who I had never seen. He smiled as part of his role as Hareton, and I was hooked. MM is brilliant in “Little Dorrit,” “Death at a Funeral,” “The Way We Live Now,” “Any Human Heart,” “Pillars of the Earth,” “In My Father’s Den,” “MI-5,” and “Secret Life.” In meticulously captures the character in each, and there’s a wide variety among these films – from a priest to a child molester.
I watch “Once Upon a Time” – prefer it to Grimm. I like “Criminal Minds” and “Moonlight.” From Britain, I enjoyed “Being Human,” “Hotel Babylon,” “Robin Hood,” “Merlin,” “Jekyll,” “Torchwood,” “Sherlock,” “The Tudors,” “The Camonile Lawn,” “Lark Rise to Candleford,” and “Cranford.”
Regina, between you and Jeane, I’m going to be watching MM films and programs for the next 12 months!! I love what you said about how he meticulously captures the characters he portrays — that was what really impressed me about his work in MI-5. It was truly so different from his portrayal of Darcy, but also incredibly believable. I was so intrigued! And there are a number of other shows he was in that I’m really curious about now, too. I kept thinking I should read “Pillars of the Earth” before I watched it, but maybe I’ll reverse that
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I’ve enjoyed watching Criminal Minds, Torchwood and The Tudors, but there are a lot of newer shows you mentioned that I haven’t seen yet (like The Camonile Lawn) — so thank you for the recommendations!
I loved Matthew with Mr. Darcy. His performance was perfect and with Keira… I don’t have words. I loved very much.
Teresa, there are many, many of us who agree with you — with words or in silence! I’ve found things to love about every actor who’s every played Darcy onscreen, but Matthew did such a superb job in the role, especially given the time constraints of the film. He’s unbelievably talented
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“Any Human Heart” is a good showcase for MM. Working on finishing “MI-5″ now. Breezed thru “Robin Hood” for RA.
Michelle,
. I’ve been jumping around “MI-5″ episodes like sampling dishes at a buffet because I wanted to see some of the later episodes with RPJ and RA. The more I watch, the more I love it! Will have to see “Robin Hood” too…
I just saw that our library had a copy of “Any Human Heart” in last night — so that film is next on my list
Yeah! Another convert!!
As all know, I fell in love with Matthew in P&P. I thought he was brilliant as Darcy, and still do. Yet, I wondered, at the time, if it was just a fluke role or if he was really that good an actor. First thing I did was rent Spooks/MI5. First two episodes are good. But I think it was the third, the one with the woman who has to pretend to be his wife, that sealed it for me. That is, hands down, one of the most amazing episodes of any TV show and one of the most gut-wrenching performances I have ever seen.
Matthew as he portrayed Tom Quinn was a HUGE inspiration in how I wrote my Darcy. He was a brilliant combination of tough and vulnerable. Truly an awesome role.
I have enjoyed him in everything to date, although not always loving the movie or TV show itself. His next most powerful performance, IMO, is as Paul Pryor in In My Father’s Den. That is a stunning story. I mean, STUNNING! If released in a wider circulation I bet it would have earned him an Oscar.
For a total flip, you have to see The Way We Live Now. Very good series all the way around, but Matthew as the quintessential cad Sir Felix is too delicious for words.
The wonderful Jeane has given you the complete list, and Regina’s order is more or less what I would suggest as well after Spooks and IMFD.
Death at a Funeral is hilarious, MM again showing his comedic side.
Frost/Nixon was not mentioned. Great movie! MM’s role isn’t huge, but he is very good.
Little Dorrit – just wonderful, with him again playing a sweet role.
Perfect Strangers is a captivating series. I really liked it.
Pillars of the Earth is awesome & Matthew is fantastic. You don’t have to read the book, although Follett is always worth reading.
Secret Life is really, really difficult to watch – I only managed it once – but his portrayal of a pedophile is astounding. Somehow he pulls off being super creepy, sympathetic, human, and sick all at the same time. I don’t think anyone but Matthew could have done that role so well, or would have taken the risk.
Enjoy!
Sharon,
Thank you!!!!!
I knew you were a huge fan of MM’s Darcy, of course, but I didn’t realize you’d seen him in so many roles outside of that. Wow!! And you are SO RIGHT about that MI-5 episode with the pretend wife — his performance is just *amazing* in it.
I’ve now caught up on almost all of the episodes he was in (I started skipping around a bit so that I could see Rupert and Richard as well…so many fabulous actors to admire in that series!), but I just picked up “Any Human Heart” from the library tonight to watch this weekend, too, and I’m next in line to get “Death at a Funeral.” Plus, after all of this, I just have to watch the 2005 P&P yet again, LOL. You’ve convinced me that I need to see “In My Father’s Den” sometime soon, too.
Clearly, I’m going to wear out the DVD player this fall, but it’s great fun!
I think I passed beyond “huge fan” a long, long time ago. LOL! I don’t think I have missed anything he has done, except for a handful of minor British appearances. Even if I did not care for the role or movie, just hearing his voice was worth the time spent.
In My Father’s Den can be hard to find. But it is really worth it. Not a “happy” movie, but incredibly moving. I cry each time.
Have fun and give us an update!
I will definitely keep you all updated, Sharon!!
Plus, it’ll be nice to have friends who can swoon along with me as I get to see MM in these different roles.
Sharon, I hit the pause button when the character of John Birt runs naked into the Pacific Ocean. Pause. Rewind. Pause. Rewind. Etc. Etc. LOL!!!!!
Okay, Soul Sis, we’ve already had the discussion about how much I, too, loved Matthew (first name basis) on MI-5, but let me just give P&P a shout-out. Loved, loved, LOVED the scene with him walking across the misty field near the end–swoon…swoon…swoon (okay, at this point you may have to help me up from the floor). He is an amazingly versatile actor! Talking about getting into a series late, I was a late-comer to LOST! It was probably the most talked about show of our time and most definitely the best show of recent years and I didn’t start watching it until close to the end of it’s final season. I bought a season at a time on DVD and spent countless days just watching it (our laundry room still hasn’t recovered
). If you haven’t watched it, I would definitely recommend it. It is so smartly written, the acting is off the charts and Matthew Fox is so freaking gorgeous and gallant, it’s enough to send you to the floor! <3
Jill, my friend, I *loved* that scene in P&P, too!! But, ohhhhh, the other one that just about kills me is when MM and KK are in the rain and they have their almost-kiss moment. SWOON!!!!
As for Matthew Fox — I’m a long-time fan of his as well! I used to regularly watch “Party of Five” (have you seen that show?) and he did a terrific job with his character there, but I’d agree that he was SO compelling on “Lost”! The only season I watched in its entirety was the first one, but I saw snippets from some of the others. One of these days, I’ll have to sit down and delve into that again…
xox
Matthew Fox was in the “We Are Marshall” movie. I met him a few times when I was still on the Marshall Alumni Board.
You met Matthew Fox?!! Awww…how wonderful, Regina! I hope he was as nice in person as he seems onscreen
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