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Post by reverendcaptain on May 7, 2021 0:29:23 GMT
Another thing that is very noticeable when he emerges from the shadows is (not just how handsome he is, but also) his blue eyes. The lighting in the foyer really makes them stand out, more so that in other scenes in the movie (though maybe I'll have to watch him super closely through the whole thing on my next watch to determine my favorite blue eyes shot ). haha this calls for another poll, no? GREAT IDEA! Though, we are short on available space, and I am already a serial picture poster. I'm afraid that augiesannie will boot me off the board if I post as many blue eye pics as I want to include in the poll.
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Post by augiesannie on May 9, 2021 22:41:21 GMT
don't worry about the pictures reverendcaptain. I can always delete when too many. And honestly it's GIFs and fan art that take up the most space. you can try to watch image sizes if possible. If this is anything like the hair poll it will bring us weeks of joy so go for it! Can't wait *rubs hands together in glee*
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Post by missisa on Sept 18, 2021 21:26:37 GMT
This intimidation tactic definitely seems to be ingrained from his military career. It works for him when he deals with Zeller (at the party, as they try to escape), with Rolfe in the Abbey. He doesn't really use it on Elsa, though she does seem intimidated when she snickers at Maria after she fell out of the boat and seems to shrink a bit when he rips a bit into Rolfe for his Nazi saluting. I was reading this great thread and I am sure you will forgive me for quoting this phrase that I loved, talking about Georg's intimidation towards the rest of the characters. In Elsa's case, precisely that scene on the balustrade in which she witnesses the captain's anger at seeing Rolf's Nazi salute, how wonderful Eleanor is?! It is very subtle but in a few gestures we see the aristocratic woman, bothered by politics, anxious to see her beloved captain agitated, she tries to take the issue away, but at the same time she knows that she will not be able to fight against Georg's beliefs. I just love it.
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Post by indigoblue on Sept 19, 2021 22:30:32 GMT
Missisa, you can join our Baroness Fan Club! -everyone welcome-
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Post by Chris&Byng on Sept 22, 2021 22:52:23 GMT
This intimidation tactic definitely seems to be ingrained from his military career. It works for him when he deals with Zeller (at the party, as they try to escape), with Rolfe in the Abbey. He doesn't really use it on Elsa, though she does seem intimidated when she snickers at Maria after she fell out of the boat and seems to shrink a bit when he rips a bit into Rolfe for his Nazi saluting. I was reading this great thread and I am sure you will forgive me for quoting this phrase that I loved, talking about Georg's intimidation towards the rest of the characters. In Elsa's case, precisely that scene on the balustrade in which she witnesses the captain's anger at seeing Rolf's Nazi salute, how wonderful Eleanor is?! It is very subtle but in a few gestures we see the aristocratic woman, bothered by politics, anxious to see her beloved captain agitated, she tries to take the issue away, but at the same time she knows that she will not be able to fight against Georg's beliefs. I just love it. I have been writing about this scene in my ongoing saga the past few days. I actually got out the movie and watched it and took some detailed notes because I needed some "data":
My original purpose was to answer the question "why did Georg lose his sh*t on the landing?" and i spent a lot of time with the things you have observed. Elsa is like: "oh Georg, he's just a boooy" and Max is like: "hey, man, I don't have any political convictions". Georg is fuming at the two of them for poo-pooing the fact that Austria is going to Hell in a hand-basket. I have taken the view that Georg was already damn angry with the two of them (his closest friends?) and then the governess does the OPPOSITE and tells him the facts - the brutal truth. Anyway, that is where I landed. Once FF.net is working again, I might actually be able to upload something LOL
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Post by reverendcaptain on Nov 13, 2023 20:31:45 GMT
Every time I go to a SOM sing-a-long, all of the women in the audience scream at this moment. It's so hilarious! He hasn't even said anything yet, and we can't even properly see him, but his door slam is enough to cause complete chaos.
I wonder if Maria is just embarrassed by being caught dancing with an invisible partner, or if she is afraid he is going to yell at her for going into rooms uninvited.
Also, hello to any new fans that are here from Instagram. Welcome, and post away! We love any and all discussion about TSOM.
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Post by augiesannie on Nov 14, 2023 19:33:07 GMT
You're not kidding! This is from the Hollywood Bowl sing along (please let me know if you can't see it) door slamming moment
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Post by reverendcaptain on Nov 14, 2023 19:39:20 GMT
I can see it, and YES that is what it is like. Except by me, they hand out little confetti poppers that you are supposed to pop when they kiss in the gazebo, but many people pop them as they are screaming at this moment, to which the emcee yells out "No premature popping, ladies!!" It's so fun!
Also, wow is he striking, especially on the big screen!
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Post by Chris&Byng on Nov 15, 2023 0:16:27 GMT
OMG THAT IS THE BEST THING EVER! End of message
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Post by indigoblue on Nov 15, 2023 1:04:39 GMT
Heehee! That is hilarious!
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Post by indigoblue on Nov 21, 2023 23:36:42 GMT
Do you think CP ever saw the effect he has at Singalongs?
Like, did he ever stand at the back of a cinema and hear the cries of delight when those doors go bang?!
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Post by augiesannie on Nov 27, 2023 18:18:27 GMT
Do you think CP ever saw the effect he has at Singalongs? Like, did he ever stand at the back of a cinema and hear the cries of delight when those doors go bang?! Given how long it took him to adopt even a slightly more gracious attitude toward the film, I kinda doubt it.
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Post by reverendcaptain on Nov 29, 2023 20:33:41 GMT
I kind of doubt it too, but part of me hopes that someone out there explained to him what these are like, and that he got to experience it. I feel like he would appreciate this show of devotion through irreverence, especially since he found the movie to be too saccharine. The shrieking, shouting out comments, wolf whistles, and sound effects really take the sweetness down a notch and amp up the romance and the humor.
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Post by indigoblue on Nov 30, 2023 23:08:00 GMT
Very good point!
Is this the best 'entrance' by someone that there is, or can you think of a better one in another film?
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Post by reverendcaptain on Dec 2, 2023 0:48:35 GMT
This is definitely the best entrance. Unless you count Maria’s mountain top spinning as an “entrance” in the opening shot.
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Post by indigoblue on May 17, 2024 23:31:50 GMT
It's so clever that Maria is dancing around in silence in the ballroom, only to be disturbed by the clang of the doors at his entrance just when she is bowing so low. Can you imagine Robert Wise working all that out: do you think he engaged JA and CP for their ideas too, or was it all his own design?
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