tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179077428618811016.post9105917576889361018..comments2024-02-01T08:20:01.784-06:00Comments on Stephanie's Confessions of a Book-a-holic: Johnny Depp is SO the Man!!Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05055676171075203563noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179077428618811016.post-7711128505161152342008-01-16T13:17:00.000-06:002008-01-16T13:17:00.000-06:00i haven't finished it yet, but am quite enjoying i...i haven't finished it yet, but am quite enjoying it. it takes a bit to get into the 19th century cheap periodical style.<BR/><BR/>its distinctly different from the sondheim musical, so its really interesting to read and interesting to realise how its evolved. <BR/><BR/>todd is wonderfully realised, though and quite hilariously written. in the original book he has no redeeming features. there is no revenge, no-one has done him wrong, he's just a deliciously horrid man!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179077428618811016.post-29368898096726105852008-01-16T08:04:00.000-06:002008-01-16T08:04:00.000-06:00You should read SHANTARAM which will be the next D...You should read SHANTARAM which will be the next Depp movie.Mindful Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01446280604807144826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179077428618811016.post-89768768842330458142008-01-15T10:00:00.000-06:002008-01-15T10:00:00.000-06:00Ha ha--too funny. I took my hubby to see Phantom ...Ha ha--too funny. I took my hubby to see Phantom of the Opera a few years ago--with great seats and he fell asleep also! :) <BR/><BR/>I really want to see this one, but I am having a difficult time picturing it as a musical. Love Depp, Burton, and Carter, though.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179077428618811016.post-24091531283015871502008-01-15T08:33:00.000-06:002008-01-15T08:33:00.000-06:00Did you enjoy the novel? It sounds like it would ...Did you enjoy the novel? It sounds like it would be fun to read!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09551558744801344170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179077428618811016.post-17771206089942299442008-01-15T05:55:00.000-06:002008-01-15T05:55:00.000-06:00jonny depp definitely is the man!it hasn't got her...jonny depp definitely is the man!<BR/><BR/>it hasn't got here yet, but i must admit, i'm also quite dubious about this whole singing business, but not too much. any time i've ever doubted tim burton he's always come up with the goods - so i doubt doubt him anymore. he just knows what he's doing!<BR/><BR/>i actually received the original novel of this for christmas. its one of those penny dreadfuls (this one is apparently, technically, a "penny blood") and it was origincally called "the string of pearls" as it was a love story. todd, of course, soon captured everyone's imagination and he swiftly took over the story and dominated later incarnations.<BR/><BR/>it was quite funny when my friend gave it to me, though. she said to me "i thought you'd... like this sort of thing" and looked at me with a frown, as if i was some real out-there wacko for liking "that sort of thing". i didn't quite know how to take that, but i laughed 'cause i thought it was funny, how she was sort of disgusted, but still was nice enough to get me something i liked...! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179077428618811016.post-3599028829807548482008-01-14T22:47:00.000-06:002008-01-14T22:47:00.000-06:00My problem with musicals (which is admittedly sill...My problem with musicals (which is admittedly silly) is that it kind of bugs me when the story comes screeching to a halt, and then suddenly every one is singing and dancing, knows all the words and the steps, and then when it's done, everything continues as though it never happened. <BR/><BR/>I liked the Buffy musical episode, though - and especially the wonderful explanation for the bizarre "musical" phenomenon. :-)<BR/><BR/>And there are a few others I can't resist (The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins are my favorites). But for the most part, I'd rather see a regular play.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09551558744801344170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179077428618811016.post-21019012226695851742008-01-14T13:16:00.000-06:002008-01-14T13:16:00.000-06:00And I have to admit that I just don't get how peop...And I have to admit that I just don't get how people who like movies and like music can hate musicals. There is such a great depth of emotion that comes from musicals. I understand to each his own, but I still don't get it! ;)Carl V. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948764216438379394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179077428618811016.post-15028616086429925372008-01-14T13:15:00.000-06:002008-01-14T13:15:00.000-06:00Things keep interrupting the plan for me and a fri...Things keep interrupting the plan for me and a friend to go see this. I've heard enough about the gore to not risk taking Mary until after I've seen it. Glad you enjoyed it!Carl V. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948764216438379394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179077428618811016.post-69417888029196823112008-01-13T22:04:00.000-06:002008-01-13T22:04:00.000-06:00Love, love Johnny Depp. I really want to see this ...Love, love Johnny Depp. I really want to see this one and really the only thing that has perhaps stopped me a bit is the fact that it's a musical. I don't like musicals very much, except for The Sound of Music :)<BR/>So glad you enjoyed the movie and your birthday!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179077428618811016.post-4344516629822512382008-01-13T09:18:00.000-06:002008-01-13T09:18:00.000-06:00Well, I'd definitely say it sounds like you had a ...Well, I'd definitely say it sounds like you had a wonderful night out for your birthday! So glad to hear it, Stephanie...you definitely deserved it!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179077428618811016.post-59623911597650204202008-01-12T21:59:00.000-06:002008-01-12T21:59:00.000-06:00I am glad I'm not the only one who doesn't love mu...I am glad I'm not the only one who doesn't love musicals - but even so, I'm really looking forward to seeing this movie! It looks like a lot of fun. And it's clearly not your everyday musical. Johnny Depp sure seems to have a blast with every role he takes on, doesn't he?!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09551558744801344170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179077428618811016.post-50142973445303405502008-01-12T17:45:00.000-06:002008-01-12T17:45:00.000-06:00I just knew you would love it as much as I did. I...I just knew you would love it as much as I did. It isn't for everyone, but it is so beautiful and all the actors are amazing (even Sacha Baron Cohen, who I usually don't like). I listen to the soundtrack in my car ALL the time. I kind of dig Johnny Depp's voice...among other things. :Pkookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00994570192941993135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179077428618811016.post-66578910819608403012008-01-12T15:14:00.000-06:002008-01-12T15:14:00.000-06:00wow, I just can't wait to see this! It'll only be ...wow, I just can't wait to see this! It'll only be released on the 25th here...I really can't wait!Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179077428618811016.post-58822972041298913822008-01-12T14:04:00.000-06:002008-01-12T14:04:00.000-06:00The movie has taken a place on my all-time favorit...The movie has taken a place on my all-time favorite list-just as it is.<BR/>Do you have a fascination for unicorns too? I have a special fondness for them and a whole collection of them.<BR/>I wonder how many Johnny Depp fanatics are also unicorn fanatics.bon.bonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02877377231283331091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179077428618811016.post-72872975374772375702008-01-12T13:30:00.000-06:002008-01-12T13:30:00.000-06:00Lady Tink - If you like Johnny Depp then you do ha...Lady Tink - If you like Johnny Depp then you do have to see this one. Fantastic!! <BR/><BR/>Actually my birthday is tomorrow. But since the kids are taking me out to lunch tomorrow, Mike and I settled on last night to celebrate!! But thanks!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055676171075203563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179077428618811016.post-11242947431014445752008-01-12T13:27:00.000-06:002008-01-12T13:27:00.000-06:00I have got to see this! Johnney Depp is my favorit...I have got to see this! Johnney Depp is my favoritest actors ever!<BR/><BR/>Happy Belated B-Day!Ladytink_534https://www.blogger.com/profile/14317480621483829078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179077428618811016.post-8933983610113586472008-01-12T13:06:00.000-06:002008-01-12T13:06:00.000-06:00Chris - I actually like musicals....as in plays. ...Chris - I actually like musicals....as in plays. I did love the movie Chicago. Thought it was a fantastic version of the Broadway play. And I try to hit plays whenever I can. Les Miserables is one of my all-time favorites. <BR/><BR/>This movie was fantastic. As you said, with Burton, Depp and Carter (and I'll even through in Rickman) you have a sure winner, even if it is a musical!! I need to see Across the Universe. I heart The Beatles!!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055676171075203563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179077428618811016.post-40809038740515606502008-01-12T12:59:00.000-06:002008-01-12T12:59:00.000-06:00I can't see it without the singing either. I'm gla...I can't see it without the singing either. I'm glad it was there...I think it made the movie! I hate musicals too...hate them with a passion. In fact, I hate them so much, I don't think I've ever seen any other ones before :p They just don't interest me. But if you put Tim Burton, Johnny Depp, and Helena Bonham Carter's name on anything, I'm there! And I loved this one. Glad you did too! Oh, I just thought of a musical that I saw and liked! Across the Universe! But that was all Beatles songs, how can you not like that?chrisa511https://www.blogger.com/profile/05793512698366676453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179077428618811016.post-45946150108599556272008-01-12T11:00:00.000-06:002008-01-12T11:00:00.000-06:00Thanks Wendy!! I was pretty sure I was going to l...Thanks Wendy!! I was pretty sure I was going to like it. I just didn't realize how much I would love it!!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055676171075203563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179077428618811016.post-24566872125606133612008-01-12T10:53:00.000-06:002008-01-12T10:53:00.000-06:00I really liked the movie too, Stephanie. Johnny D...I really liked the movie too, Stephanie. Johnny Depp is fantastic and his costar did a great job as well. I can't see it without the singing either--it would have had to be played completely different than it was if there was no singing, I think. I am glad you enjoyed it.<BR/><BR/>Happy Birthday!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.com