Jupiter Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 I bought the dvd of Wilde, as I just had to have the complete Orlando collection, and was surprised at how important Orlando’s part was. Okay, so his appearance is exactly 1 minute long, but it was an important moment in the film as Oscar Wilde is obviously captivated by the rentboy’s beauty, and it is the first time in the film that it is suggested that he is more attracted to men then women.It’s definitely more interesting than screen caps can do justice to. If anyone wants to see it, I have made a clip which I shall send to Jan in case it can go in the clips section.J Link to post Share on other sites
BigBird Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 I haven't even been able to rent this film locally. None of the local video shops have it, and I haven't seen it for sale either. Does anyone know if the DVD is available for Zone 4? I don't really want to buy it (well, yes I do, just too difficult to explain to family why :paperbag: ) Link to post Share on other sites
Jan Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 The clip is up in the Members Only section. Thanks, Jup. (I had forgotten how much higher his voice was then. ) Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Yennay Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 I have seen it in TV two times. Orlando's so lovely in it! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Aroreiel Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Who cares about lack of screen time. That was the best 1 minute of my life! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mishelly Posted March 7, 2004 Share Posted March 7, 2004 I remember the first time I rented Wilde it was not fully rewound, so out of sheer curiosity I just played it where it was and found it was the exact place where he has his cameo.coincidence? Michelle Link to post Share on other sites
PotNoodle Posted March 7, 2004 Share Posted March 7, 2004 I bought the DVD shortly after discovering Mr Bloom. £17.99 for one minute of Orlando.things I do for that boy But, yes, it was a very good one minute.bless DVD's and their 'pause' buttons. Link to post Share on other sites
Stina Posted March 11, 2004 Share Posted March 11, 2004 A friend recorded me the movie on video a few years ago, as we both were, and still are, huge fans of Jude Law (who is absolutely brilliant in the film). So when my interest in Orlando came up, gladly I only had to walk to my videotape shelf. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Niamh Posted March 11, 2004 Share Posted March 11, 2004 This is an excellent movie, with or without Orlando, and well worth the money. Stephen Fry is just a wonderful actor and the presence of so many beautiful men doesn't hurt. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Pseudgirl Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 I haven't even been able to rent this film locally. None of the local video shops have it, and I haven't seen it for sale either. Does anyone know if the DVD is available for Zone 4? I don't really want to buy it (well, yes I do, just too difficult to explain to family why :paperbag: )Have you tried the public library? I've never been able to buy it in Australia, either on video or DVD, so I don't think it's ever had a sell-through or Region 4 DVD release here. If you have a multi-region DVD player there are DVD releases for North America and the UK. Niamh is right, it is a superb movie - just tell the family you've bought it because it's a great film about an important artist's life! :wink: Link to post Share on other sites
Spidur Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 Who cares about lack of screen time. That was the best 1 minute of my life! Indeed! And it doesn't hurt that Ioan Gruffudd had about a minute's worth of screen time and James D'Arcy had about 10 seconds as well!! It's quite impressive what Fangirls will do/watch for their Objets d'Gush... Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Bucky Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 Indeed! And it doesn't hurt that Ioan Gruffudd had about a minute's worth of screen time and James D'Arcy had about 10 seconds as well!! And Jude Law. It's a manbar buffet! Link to post Share on other sites
BigBird Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Have you tried the public library? Yep - but it's not in the catalogue. It must have been available at some time because my eldest told me I had to see it. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vampyre Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 So, I went to my library today, and there I am, sitting on the floor searching for books on acting (Yes, I want to be an actress, but that's another story), when what do I happen to see? Wilde Yes ladies, that's right, a book, that contains the entire script, including Orlando's part, and yes, it has a picture of him too, dressed to kill. It describes the scene set-up, and has his lines, and what his character is probably thinking. I'll type it up if anyone wishes to see it. By the way, I think we need a Rentboy smiley too. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest reisling Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 So, I went to my library today, and there I am, sitting on the floor searching for books on acting (Yes, I want to be an actress, but that's another story), when what do I happen to see? Wilde Yes ladies, that's right, a book, that contains the entire script, including Orlando's part, and yes, it has a picture of him too, dressed to kill. It describes the scene set-up, and has his lines, and what his character is probably thinking. I'll type it up if anyone wishes to see it. By the way, I think we need a Rentboy smiley too.Pretty please? Is there a begging smilie? Maybe a combination ???Anything you want to take the time to type up, I would love to see. And maybe the publishing info too?Pretty, pretty please??reisling,a Rentboy fan before Legolas ever stepped off the page Link to post Share on other sites
Angie Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Who cares about lack of screen time. That was the best 1 minute of my life! Amen to that . I saw it on tv and it was mind blowing. :tvhappy: Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vampyre Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 I'll get it all put up for tomorrow, Australian time that is, it's 1.10am here now, so wait patiently my dear. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest reisling Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 I'll get it all put up for tomorrow, Australian time that is, it's 1.10am here now, so wait patiently my dear.Oh, squeeee! Rentboy backgound! I can be patient, yes I can!reisling,resetting her international clock to Australian time to help with that patience thing :wink: Link to post Share on other sites
Guest treasurehunt Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 I just shop-Ka-Bloomed my way over to Amazon and ordered this for my collection. Have to do my part, you know. :cheers: Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vampyre Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Alright, sorry this is late, but I caught a virus and became extremely sick. At the end of the book, Orlando's name is also in the credits, so it was more than just a one-line cameo.11ExteriorWest End Department Store1886. DAYIt is getting dark and carriages are moving slowly because of the crowds. There are many TARTS out already, soliciting. There are also RENTBOYS, male prostitutes, eyeing potential customers.Through the window of the department store a WINDOW-DRESSER is flirting with a good-looking young RENTBOY as OSCAR and CONSTANCE come out of the main door. Constance is heavily pregnant now and OSCAR is very solicitous. He hands her the parcels he is carrying.OSCAR Could I give you these my love, I’ll see if I can find a cab. He pushes his way through the CROWD. The RENTBOY, who is very well spoken, accosts him.RENTBOYLooking for someone? Oscar us about to ignore him, but the RENTBOY is looking at him so knowingly, so openly, OSCAR can’t, for a moment, move. Then he turns away, horrified by his own temptation.He flags down a cab as though his life depends on it.OSCAR Cab! Cab!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mishelly Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 OSCARCab! Cab!!! :lmao: Now why anyone would want to run away from from this:I'll never know!Michelle Link to post Share on other sites
Guest reisling Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Alright, sorry this is late, but I caught a virus and became extremely sick. At the end of the book, Orlando's name is also in the credits, so it was more than just a one-line cameo.Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I'm sorry you haven't been feeling well, and appreciate you typing this up all the more. Dragging yourself out of bed for Rentboy.well, who wouldn't?So, originally the scene was bit longer, and Rentboy started off flirting with a Window Dresser. Hmmmm. Window Dresser was a higher position than clerk, so chances are, it was a man. One more time, thank you for posting this. I hope your virus is just a bad memory now.reisling,a very happy Rentboy fan Link to post Share on other sites
BigBird Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 Even when I was growing up in the '50s and '60s window-dressers were always assumed to be homosexual. It was one of the few jobs were openly effeminate men were accepted. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vampyre Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 I'm glad that you all enjoyed it. I'm doing much better now, thanks for asking. Link to post Share on other sites
Ginger Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 FYI for those interested. WILDE is showing this month on Encore's True Channel. Here is the schedule.Mon Apr 5 10:00P TRUE- Encore's True ChannelFri Apr 9 11:45P TRUE- Encore's True ChannelFri Apr 16 12:05A TRUE- Encore's True ChannelWed Apr 21 11:35P TRUE- Encore's True ChannelMon Apr 26 12:05A TRUE- Encore's True Channel Link to post Share on other sites
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