Comments on Wellington Road: Gone with the Wind.

Dislike the Palin/Scarlett comparison, but must sa...

2010-01-26T15:29:07.985+13:00

Dislike the Palin/Scarlett comparison, but must say I am a HUGE GWTW fan as well.

Read the book 5 times, seen the movie 56 times. Crazy, I know.

Just went to Atlanta and Jonesboro to see the museums, etc. Check out my post of photos:
aprilatrandom.blogspot.com

April
@aprilrueber

I'm all over "Tomorrow is another day.&qu...

2010-01-23T15:29:52.545+13:00

I'm all over "Tomorrow is another day." But the middle of that bit bugs me. "Tomorrow, I'll think of some way to get him back."

Really? Come on S.O. you're young, intelligent, beautiful and have amazing tenacity. He's just not that into you.

LOL! Sorry. I'm entertaining my tired mind.

Cheers,

SLC

um, by country I mean mine (us-uv-a) and I don'...

2010-01-23T09:23:43.856+13:00

um, by country I mean mine (us-uv-a) and I don't mean to be all judge-ee about middlers of said country. It's just that red thing i'm talking about. ok. I'll stop.

First of all - way to add 10 heads! Totally deserv...

2010-01-23T08:53:01.264+13:00

First of all - way to add 10 heads! Totally deserved, I heart your brain.

And 2nd of all, I'm down with the Sarah/Scarlett comparison. I shudder at the thought of that 'Maverick' but I think you're right on, and it might explain some of the fascination we (as a country, specially the middle) have with her.

And 3rdly - I just enjoyed the whole post. REally good stuff.

Scarlett and Rhett are the topic of many conversat...

2010-01-23T04:01:18.022+13:00

Scarlett and Rhett are the topic of many conversations (and arguments) in our household. Scarlett rocks. She did what she had to do to survive.

A psychoanalyst could make millions off Scarlett. She had this thing with her dad. And that carried on with the men in her life. Also, though some of that was the times.

Frankly Scallop, I don't give a clam.

In response to Suzy's historical notations: ju...

2010-01-22T17:28:46.834+13:00

In response to Suzy's historical notations: just recently watched a documentary about the making of GWTW which was fascinating too - especially if you think the movie is almost perfect.

The third picture down? In the carriage leaving At...

2010-01-22T16:55:22.896+13:00

The third picture down? In the carriage leaving Atlanta? That was the first scene shot in the movie because Selznick didnt have his Scarlett yet. AFter testing everyone in Hollywood and being unhappy with all of them and behind in his shoot echedule, he shot that scene first.

If you'll notice, there is no closeup and she's seen in silhouette. During that shoot, Selznick's brother brought him Vivien Leigh and he just knew he had found his Scarlett.

A closeup shot of her in the carriage was shot after the initial scene that is pictured on your blog.

I read Gone With the Wind as a teenager and...

2010-01-22T13:31:13.544+13:00

I read Gone With the Wind as a teenager and was so proud of myself for making it all the way through without 'cheating' and just watching the movie! Both versions have captured me, but Vivien Leigh's portrayal as a woman who rebelled against society in so many ways, yet was ultimately vulnerable herself, was absolutely priceless.

Yeah... not seeing the whole Palin/Scarlett compar...

2010-01-22T10:32:53.557+13:00

Yeah... not seeing the whole Palin/Scarlett comparison thing, but always loved the movie.

Wow - Sarah Palin as a modern Scarlett O'Hara?...

2010-01-22T09:26:34.478+13:00

Wow - Sarah Palin as a modern Scarlett O'Hara? That was a brave comparison :)

I think we'll all struggle to come to terms with all our roles. It will never fall easily into place unfortunately :(

Wow.

2010-01-22T06:00:29.127+13:00

Wow.

I have never seen this movie. It is on my list to ...

2010-01-22T02:17:07.413+13:00

I have never seen this movie. It is on my list to see this year. The photos from the movie are fabulous.