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Post by Yuliya on Jan 27, 2005 18:04:29 GMT -5
And what did that gesture mean before the invention of cellphones? Or even before telephone was invented alltogether? Does it have other meaning?
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Post by Ace on Jan 27, 2005 20:19:27 GMT -5
According to one photo cation I read it's the universal sign for "hang loose".
Ace
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Post by Yuliya on Jan 27, 2005 21:48:14 GMT -5
Ahem... In Russia it means "let's have a drink." Cultural and semantic variations, I suppose.
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Post by Ace on Feb 2, 2005 11:02:41 GMT -5
And here you have to partially cup your hand and bring it to your mouth for the "lets have a drink" hand signal. Ace
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Post by Yuliya on Feb 2, 2005 11:31:59 GMT -5
Really? Thanks. Never seen that. I wonder why... I must watch Vintage again, though I think the monk used something else to signal Mr. Steele.
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Post by sparklingblue on Feb 2, 2005 16:10:11 GMT -5
What? Pierce wants us to call him? He should have said so earlier. I have seen him make that gesture so many times! I wouldn't have minded, like, not at all. Really! This may have been noted before, but that jacket looks like the one he wore for a shot with his paintings in the mid-90s or so. It used to be in Ace's avatar. Maybe it's his artsy jacket. ;D
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Post by Transit on Feb 5, 2005 4:21:55 GMT -5
I like this gesture and I couldn't believe it but I watched Remington Steele the two last days and he did it, too ;D
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Post by Ace on Feb 7, 2005 13:02:11 GMT -5
Saw this today on Getty Images and well I can't resist posting it because it's so bizarre. BAGHDAD, IRAQ: An Iraqi woman walks in front of posters of Shiite Muslim Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani and film star Pierce Brosnan, who plays the role of James Bond 007, displayed for sale in central Baghdad 03 February 2005. The likely electoral victory by a Shiite alliance, backed by Sistani in Iraq has raised the sensitive issue of religious interference in state affairs, despite attempts by the front-running ticket to quell secular fears. AFP PHOTO/MARWAN NAAMANI (Photo credit should read MARWAN NAAMANI/AFP/Getty Images)
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Post by Lauryn on Feb 7, 2005 13:15:57 GMT -5
Royale, Shm-oyale! Martin Campbell will be directing a sequel in his best "invigorating the franchise" mode. James does his bit for Iraqi freedom in...
GOLDEN-AYATOLLAH
You heard it here first.
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Post by Ace on Feb 12, 2005 10:48:41 GMT -5
Brosnan to unveil new Omega Seamaster in India:
Mumbai | February 12, 2005 8:42:35 PM IST Mumbai, Feb 12 : Hollywood actor and Omega brand ambassador Pierce Brosnan will visit Mumbai later this month to unveil the new Omega Seamaster in India.
Brosnan, who has been enthralling audiences across the world as the charismatic James Bond and has to credit a number of Hollywood blockbusters, has been Omega's global brand ambassador since 1997.
As a prelude to the visit, the company has planned a Pierce Brosnan film festival here. A specially designed contest will also be run wherein the winners can win a chance to meet with Pierce Brosnan himself.
"It was imperative that we honour our distinguished customers and give them exclusive access to one of our leading international brand ambassadors," said Omega International president Stephen Urquhart.
Omega will also run a nationwide contest on Star One and Star World, giving winners a chance of either winning an Omega Seamaster or meeting with Brosnan.
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Post by Ace on Feb 12, 2005 14:06:04 GMT -5
British (!!!!) actor Pierce Brosnan arrives at the BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) awards at the Odeon Leicester Square cinema in London, February 12, 2005. REUTERS/Stephen Hird
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Post by Ace on Feb 12, 2005 14:26:58 GMT -5
Empire: The Baftas Begin
Stars pack the red carpet as the 2005 ceremony kick off 12 February 2005
There are, of course, many differences between the Oscars and the BAFTAs, but the most salient one on Empire’s mind this evening was that the former takes place in sunny Los Angeles (a place where clouds are classified as UFOs), while the latter unfolds in London. In February. Without any obvious form of artificial heating. As arctic winds swept through Leicester Square and hailstones the size of hamsters picked off unlucky members of the crowd, hundreds of onlookers braved the elements for the starriest event in Britain’s movie calendar (until next month’s Empire Awards, naturally).
But if the weather was a million miles (and indeed degrees) away from Hollywood’s annual bash, there were certainly enough of movies’ best and brightest to ensure the night was no less memorable. Whipped into a frenzy by sadistic presenters and possibly deranged by the inclement conditions, the gathered crowd erupted into a howling, screaming mob as the first guests arrived, led by a surprisingly philosophical Imelda Staunton. “It’s out of my hands now,” she told Empire. “There’s nothing I can do. I’m here with a lot of mates and I’m going to have a fantastic evening!”
Wise words indeed because, as Christopher Lambert used to say, there can be only one. One film, one actor, one actress and one director, the latter category leads us nicely to the first of the evening’s crowd pleasers and presenter of the Best Director award, Pierce Brosnan. A man we all know can wear a tuxedo as if born into it, Brosnan suavely made his was down the carpet amid howls from would-be Bond girls and stopped beside Empire to reflect on the evening’s proceedings. “It’s actually my first time at the BAFTAs,” he mused, betraying a hint of excitement beneath the perennial cool. “I honestly believe that the BAFTAs are on a par with the Oscars. At heart they’re both celebrations of film. I’m so honoured to be presenting. Mike Leigh, Marc Forster – so many great directors. Martin Scorsese is a man I’ve admired for many, many years.”
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Post by Ace on Feb 12, 2005 15:03:12 GMT -5
Hmm, he must mean first time presenting at the BAFTAS because I swear I have photos of him there in '99 and '02.
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Post by Ace on Feb 12, 2005 16:02:16 GMT -5
Empire: BAFTA Winners AnnouncedThe David Lean Award for Achievement in Direction was suavely, stylishly and handsomely presented by Pierce Brosnan. The Battle of the Directors Whose Names Begin With M was won by Mike Leigh for Vera Drake. “We always say we’re surprised, but this time I mean it, given the other nominees.”
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Post by Ace on Feb 12, 2005 16:16:55 GMT -5
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Post by Ace on Feb 13, 2005 16:32:44 GMT -5
From: Film FocusPierce Brosnan was remaining tight lipped on his relationship with Bond, clearly preferring to leave things for EON and MGM to announce, and we’d like to think that after last week’s title announcement he might have another in him, but he told us that it was an “honour” to present Best Director, an award that went to Mike Leigh for Vera Drake. He added, “It’s my first time at the BAFTAs. It’s wonderful, it’s a bit of pomp and glory and whatever; it’s fun, it’s a celebration.” The Thomas Crown Affair star spoke briefly of his work in The Matador, “It’s just gone to the Sundance Festival,” he said, adding “I’ve just been offered a role with Danny De Vito and Morgan Freeman.” ================================== Aside from wondering about Pierce's memory at not being at the BAFTAs before (so many award cermenoies, evidently all of them a blur!) I'm wondering what new film he's talking about! Pierce & Morgan Freeman... yes!
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Post by Ace on Feb 13, 2005 19:50:00 GMT -5
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Post by IcyCalm on Feb 13, 2005 21:11:39 GMT -5
I invited myself over to an old friend’s house last night to watch the BAFTAs on the BBC. (I paid dearly for the privilege but it was worth it.) Did anybody else get to see it? I’d never seen the BAFTA’s before and was pleased at the show. Obvious now why is known as the British Oscars. Why do they call it the “Orange” Bafta awards?
For those who didn’t see it:
It was freezing on the red carpet – there was danger of snow in London that day. It was there where he indeed said it was his first time at the BAFTAs. Sometimes our Pierce doesn’t get his facts straight. I can forgive him theses little things because he gets all the BIG things right.
Loved seeing the vast variety of gowns worn by the ladies. Not like in LA where every single woman wears some variation of a SWIMSUIT TOP with floor-length fabric attached to it. Pierce wore his usual dashing tux, but chose a bright white necktie. Hmmm.
He and Sean, who is wearing his hair painfully short again, had front row seats. For most of the evening there was a cameraman in Pierce’s face – how uncomfortable! Probably one of those times where he has to repeat to himself, “All part of the job…” The camera did indeed cut to him numerous times throughout the show, much to MY delight. They showed his reaction to the composer of the original Bond music, and again when his old friend Lord Attenborough presented, etc, etc. All Pierce’s reactions were polite and somewhat reserved. Well ... his son was with him. Jet lag. Gotta see a million people while here. Then it’s on to India for the Omega shoot…
I tell you what: a hush came over the audience when Attenborough took the stage. Everyone knows he lost his granddaughter, and others, in the tsunami. I love the respectable behavioral patterns of the British. Cultured, literary, never loud, never garish. Wait, I take it back – the theatre seats are upholstered in leopard-skin.
Pierce, have yourself a great time over there in the old neighborhood!
-IcyCalm
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Post by Ace on Feb 14, 2005 12:09:40 GMT -5
The Mirror: 3 AM Column
BONDING SESSION
Feb 14 2005 PIERCE Brosnan was his usual charming self when he caught up with his favourite gossip columnists. The dashing ex-007 star had us swooning (enough already - Ed) at the post-ceremony dinner.
His date for the night was his son Sean, 19, who is studing acting at the Central School Of Speech And Drama in London.
Lucky Sean was introduced to Miramax boss Harvey Weinstein - not something every drama student gets to do.
Pierce - who very kindly said to Jessica when the flash on the camera took time to warm up: "I'll just stand here and stroke your back while we wait" - revealed he wasn't serious about tipping Colin Farrell as the next Bond star.
"That was only a joke. I can't really see that happening," he said.
"I think Gerard Butler would be great. Colin Salmon would be brilliant but they don't have the bottle.
"I know what you're like - you'll say to the next Bond star that he's the best one ever. You won't be loyal to me!"
Just try stopping us...
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Post by Ace on Feb 14, 2005 12:20:53 GMT -5
Just too fun not too post
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