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| Vicky Krieps as Alma in Phantom Thread. The Den values "interesting" over "pretty" when it comes to faces and Reynolds Woodcock and GSL are in complete agreement that Alma possesses an arresting face that upon second glance reveals how beautiful she is. pic from WWD |
The Den would like to add the inimitable Reynolds Woodcock to our illustrious roster, and, of course, his formidable sister Cyril. The scene below confirms The Siblings Woodcock and The Den's core Philosophy are in perfect harmony.
We do recommend you set aside a couple hours and watch Phantom Thread which may seem to meander but ultimately leads you to a place you'll find richly rewarding. This little gem was written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson who also collaborated with Daniel Day-Lewis on their tour de force There Will Be Blood.
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| Daniel Day-Lewis as 'Reynolds Woodcock' in Phantom Thread. The Den places DDL alongside Gary Oldman and Ralph Fiennes as Greatest Dramatic Artists. Let's hope DDL has not retired from Film as reported. |
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| Reynold's imposing sister Cyril Woodcock perfectly played by Lesley Manville. pic from Vogue |
Of course GSL was instantly smitten with Alma and we couldn't help but notice the resemblance she has for another great beauty The Den holds dear...
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| The Magnificent MaiTai, with Jeans On, heading out to picnic luncheon. The Den has overheard whispers that Reynolds Woodcock's choosing Alma as Muse follows a pattern after his first Muse (love?) amid references to his long association with MaiTai. Cyril has been rather tight-lipped on the subject as it agitates her brother even more than the Henrietta Harding snub. |
i will check it out...i really like DDL, but waa great seeing Mai Tai again, especially looking so well:-) miss her blog
ReplyDeleteDDL is an All Time Great and I believe MaiTai has cut back to a post or 2 per season but she shines on IG; espesh with her 2 dachshund pups; time for you to do IG
DeletePhantom Thread is slow moving which adds to its effect and the fashion is gorgeous and beautifully shot.
Alma is divine! Such a good choice for wiling away a couple of hours. It was recently seen in this household and enjoyed enormously for the same reasons you did.
ReplyDeleteFor a completely new look at Lesley Manville, we've the pleasure of seeing her light comic side at the moment in this neck of the woods with the TV show 'Mum'.
Welcome to The Den Pippy! We love Lesley Manville and will seek her out in 'Mum' and elsewhere. In these days of extreme victim opportunism we find a "light comic touch" so 'chic'...to use a filthy little word.
DeleteHi there GSL, I decided to look at my own blog today and saw that you left a comment back in April. Yikes I had no idea. I have been absent the blog and even IG, though I dipped my toe in the IG water and remembered that I liked it lol. Hope all is well with you. I may do a blog post, I have missed writing. I hope you are staying cool in Chicago or wherever you are, it is way too hot in NYC today. I would love to read what you think of Liz Hurley's son in those photos that were recently released. I thought it was baby Stephanie Seymour at first, really!
ReplyDeleteDarling Jill, that Liz Hurley and son sitch has been a source great discomfort for my Estella and I. 'Icky' doesn't quite capture that apparent crime against nature does it? And now this sudden Jeffrey Epstein 'suicide' while under suicide watch seems a bit too convenient..this was gonna deal too many Trump haters death blows...
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