tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post7334740255335269609..comments2023-11-03T09:07:15.627-04:00Comments on allthingsrarmitage@blogspot.com: Sarah's King Lear Quote:Spooks 8 + The Hobbit Publicist Speaks + RA T-shirt Poll #2 + RA & Daniela Interview + THE HOBBIT: Scouting Locations + Capt America's SuperBowl Ad + Robin Hood InterviewRicrarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09837529281561239268noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-77812912821773461962011-01-23T16:28:56.130-05:002011-01-23T16:28:56.130-05:00Sue, any type of pre-movie discussion raises an ...Sue, any type of pre-movie discussion raises an actor's profile--makes his name more familiar to the general public. Perhaps it will cause many teens to focus on Thorin, and wonder why anyone would complain about such a great actor and performance. If Richard does wear an 'aging' type beard, they'll no doubt be convinced he is a grumpy ol' dwarf;) That will make him Ricrarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837529281561239268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-871832552743736262011-01-23T12:20:34.393-05:002011-01-23T12:20:34.393-05:00I've just had a peek at what fans are saying a...I've just had a peek at what fans are saying about Richard on "The One Ring Forum". See link below:<br /><br />It seems that he is thought to be too young and skinny for the role! What! He's built like a brick outhouse (and perfectly formed with it), as for being too young, well I'm sure Richard, as he contemplates his 40th birthday this year, will be thrilled with the "Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-26076163606821470962011-01-23T12:04:50.275-05:002011-01-23T12:04:50.275-05:00RiCrAr,
I think Richard made the right decision a...RiCrAr,<br /><br />I think Richard made the right decision accepting the role in the Hobbit. The series Damages is not high profile over here in England.<br /><br />Mind you it seems that Thorin is going to be "grim-faced", which is a disappointment, but perhaps a few Guy-like scowls won't be so bad (I quite liked them actually).<br /><br />See the following link:<br /><br />http://Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-21900865021968900402011-01-23T11:17:44.187-05:002011-01-23T11:17:44.187-05:00I've never heard of the AU actor either Sue - ...I've never heard of the AU actor either Sue - will be interesting to see the reaction to SB2, won't it.<br /><br />RA's role in the hobbit appears to remove him from other possibilities as well. During one of his interviews he mentioned that the US show DAMAGES was one of his favorites to watch, and in fact he stated to the reporter "I want to be in it." :) Just read that Ricrarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837529281561239268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-44983151566677544862011-01-22T11:19:33.186-05:002011-01-22T11:19:33.186-05:00Me again!
I've just come across the following...Me again!<br /><br />I've just come across the following link on Annette's Richard Armitage online website:<br /><br />http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/confidential/sully-strikes-while-irons-hot/story-e6frf96x-1225991399728<br /><br />It's an article about the new lead actor for the 2nd and 3rd series of Strike Back. Looks like our Richard won't be returning to reprise Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-6663168108563793012011-01-22T11:09:36.268-05:002011-01-22T11:09:36.268-05:00RiCrAr,
I was interested in the interviews you...RiCrAr,<br /><br />I was interested in the interviews you've posted on the website, especially the one about John Standring, which I hadn't seen before (my fave todate). I agree with everything he says about the character and I'm sure that's how Sally Wainwright intended him to be played. I also agree that there is a very tenuous link to Wuthering Heights, especially as the male Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-9641156397558138532011-01-21T11:57:19.089-05:002011-01-21T11:57:19.089-05:00p.s. I've just recently read the actress stor...p.s. I've just recently read the actress story myself. He commented on it during one of his earliest interviews after N&S - believe the link can be found below from earlier this week.Ricrarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837529281561239268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-89685488865215192642011-01-21T11:52:56.321-05:002011-01-21T11:52:56.321-05:00Sue, I'm convinced Richard did give up the smo...Sue, I'm convinced Richard did give up the smoking habit. Mainly because of the quality of his voice. Over the years most smokers' voices are effected by the smoke. They start to sound raspy - RA's is as husky & velvety smooth as ever. <br /><br />He did afterall have a strong incentive to give them up - the future of his acting career depended on his physical stamina for Ricrarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837529281561239268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-1615633689697292572011-01-21T11:11:07.166-05:002011-01-21T11:11:07.166-05:00RiCrAr,
I'd not heard about the actress spray...RiCrAr,<br /><br />I'd not heard about the actress spraying breath mint in his ear. I think Richard should have taken the hint and replaced smoking fags with sucking a packet of mints! I must admit I'm not convinced that Richard has given up the dreadful weed, giving up smoking isn't that easy (so I believe, never having been a smoker). He did seem to enjoy smoking in a scene in the Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-13093728495659142402011-01-21T11:10:33.101-05:002011-01-21T11:10:33.101-05:00Laura, I've started to think of the pic of Vas...Laura, I've started to think of the pic of Vasey&Guy as RA's very first occasion to deal with a hobbit - although a very nasty one indeed:)<br /><br />If it's possible to look elegant smoking a coffin nail, Musa, Richard is the man to pull it off - agreed;) Fortunate that he had enough self discipline to kick the habit.<br /><br />Watching the BBC interview for the first time at Ricrarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837529281561239268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-22872817392644011352011-01-21T07:50:56.434-05:002011-01-21T07:50:56.434-05:00The photo of RA drinking coffee and smoking behind...The photo of RA drinking coffee and smoking behind-the-scenes in N&S - have you ever seen anyone look so elegant and beautiful doing either of those things? There he is casually standing there and he looks so lovely. <br /><br />Thanks for posting the BBC America interviews - my favorites :)Musanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-77794968399524743872011-01-20T22:21:50.257-05:002011-01-20T22:21:50.257-05:00PS... love that pic of Gis in this post... looking...PS... love that pic of Gis in this post... looking at the Sheriff with that "what the hell is wrong with you, man?" look on his face. It cracks me up every time.Laurahttp://joyerickson.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-16915846068252754412011-01-20T10:25:02.420-05:002011-01-20T10:25:02.420-05:00haha..Sue, your ciggie reaction reminds me of a st...haha..Sue, your ciggie reaction reminds me of a story Richard told about an actress who meant to spray breath mint in his mouth but missed and hit his ear. He said as a result, he couldn't hear the director's instructions for that very first rehearsal. Perhaps, at that time, she was avoiding smoker's breath. <br /><br />RA added it's a common professional practice for actresses Ricrarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837529281561239268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-9191578685800638892011-01-20T09:52:58.723-05:002011-01-20T09:52:58.723-05:00RiCrAr,
I remember someone mentioning during the ...RiCrAr,<br /><br />I remember someone mentioning during the filming of N&S that Richard was seen smoking during a break. I see that you've managed to get a photo of him doing just that, plus having a cuppa. So he is human after all and has his litle foibles. All the same I hope he's managed to kick the awful weed into touch! Somehow watching him during that tender kissing scene in N&Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-45362164521344762482011-01-19T23:17:30.312-05:002011-01-19T23:17:30.312-05:00Thanks for the Super Bowl date ladies. Not somethi...Thanks for the Super Bowl date ladies. Not something I usually watch, but I will this time - all for RA :)<br /><br />Interesting article about PJ scouting locations for The Hobbit.Musahttp://whiterosewritings.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-79536858744939137912011-01-19T21:49:45.332-05:002011-01-19T21:49:45.332-05:00Well, even though the playoffs haven't finishe...Well, even though the playoffs haven't finished, my team is still in it, shockingly enough. They're up against their Arch Rivals this weekend - Bears vs. Green Bay. I'm afraid I'm as bad as the guys are, this time of the year. I actually petitioned our Scoutmaster to change our Leader's Meeting (held the first Sun of every month) because the SuperBowl is on!<br /><br />I Laurahttp://joyerickson.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-56361852903456044822011-01-19T21:34:11.626-05:002011-01-19T21:34:11.626-05:00You're blushing Laura - HA! you've nothing...You're blushing Laura - HA! you've nothing to blush about when compared to my recent poll mistake. I referred to the hobbit goblins when it should've been the trolls---how embarrassing is that;) teehee<br /><br />It's an adorable story---especially Gollum - he's really a hoot! Peter Johnson's transfer of that character to the screen is especially spot on--hissing sounds, Ricrarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837529281561239268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-87006364833461743742011-01-19T21:18:05.836-05:002011-01-19T21:18:05.836-05:00oh. heh-heh. probably should have read the NEXT SE...oh. heh-heh. probably should have read the NEXT SENTENCE before I went scrolling off to leave a comment... sorry. (blushing)Laurahttp://joyerickson.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-77253404161893302722011-01-19T21:13:37.508-05:002011-01-19T21:13:37.508-05:00The Superbowl is Sunday, Feb. 6. Pregame begins t...The Superbowl is Sunday, Feb. 6. Pregame begins tomorrow at 2, I believe. (Ok, I kid. But only a little)<br /><br />The game really is Feb. 6, and is usually during Prime Time, with kickoff somewhere around 7 or 8 PM, CST.<br /><br />Go Bears!!<br /><br />(and now I'll go back and read the rest of today's post!)Laurahttp://joyerickson.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com