tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post6493032977497644461..comments2024-03-24T08:30:43.258+01:00Comments on FLY HIGH!: SPARKHOUSE - RA FRIDAY AND ALL ABOUT THE BRONTES CHALLENGE IN ONE POSTMaria Graziahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876779286144473782noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-41577932835475632772010-06-09T23:11:10.409+02:002010-06-09T23:11:10.409+02:00Hey Maria, I forgot to subscribe and only just spo...Hey Maria, I forgot to subscribe and only just spotted your reply. Yes, Sparkhouse is right after the impressionist for me, of course right behind the obvious first. And we'll never see him in such a role again of course.Fanny/iz4bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08087468520544914913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-85863264883909562162010-05-29T16:25:34.524+02:002010-05-29T16:25:34.524+02:00@iz4spunk
Sparkhouse is one of my favourite among ...@iz4spunk<br />Sparkhouse is one of my favourite among RA's works. Guess what! I bought it before North and South but didn't have time to watch it or maybe I just watched the beginning and didn't like it 'cause I expected something more "brontean". Then I watched N&S and I started searching the Net for news about brooding JT and ... discovered he was in Sparkhouse too ... Finally ...I got to love tender, strong, loyal John Standring too.Maria Graziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876779286144473782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-23624780608157703182010-05-29T16:00:52.944+02:002010-05-29T16:00:52.944+02:00i just finished watching Sparkhouse again and love...i just finished watching Sparkhouse again and love it more than Wuthering Heights. All the actions/behaviours of the characters have a reason where I often feel with WH it was contrived for the drama/storyline. It has some harsh scenes, what disturbed the most is what language/advice little Alisa is exposed too from Carol. As a sideline I particularly liked when Andrew's dad realizes the mistake they did as parents and gave his son a similar fate to his own; passing up the love of his life.<br />No need to mention RA (btw I did discover this beautiful drama thanks to the fandom)you've said it all.<br />Nice production values and love the hypnotic soundtrack.Fanny/iz4bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08087468520544914913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-65362352794692076352010-02-24T22:45:26.190+01:002010-02-24T22:45:26.190+01:00You know Sparkhouse isn't my favorite RA film,...You know Sparkhouse isn't my favorite RA film, but after reading your review, I'm going to have to give it another look. :)Nat at RA FanBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02444335092896254805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-19081849389117096472010-02-21T05:37:42.753+01:002010-02-21T05:37:42.753+01:00Great post! I really wish Sparkhouse was available...Great post! I really wish Sparkhouse was available in the US, I'd love to see it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-34325598152525114732010-02-20T23:08:57.081+01:002010-02-20T23:08:57.081+01:00@Mulubinba
I can understand you. I too prefer ligh...@Mulubinba<br />I can understand you. I too prefer lighter stories to the tragic bleak Wuthering House, anyhow I must admit it has fascinating characters and a certain complexity which makes it rather modern for the time it was written. It's a passionate tale which tells about an unfortunate couple of lovers but ends in hope with Hareton and Cathy Jr. Did you see the 1999 adaptation with Matthew McFadyen as Hareton or the latest one (2009) ?Maria Graziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876779286144473782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-22533155081316509552010-02-20T21:37:17.975+01:002010-02-20T21:37:17.975+01:00I saw Sparkhouse before Wuthering Heights. When I ...I saw Sparkhouse before Wuthering Heights. When I finally got to see one of the BBC versions of WT, I could only see minor comparisons between the two. I enjoyed Sparkhouse for RA's performance but found the version of Wuthering Heights I saw very hard going indeed. (I will have to check which one it was). I much prefer Austen and Gaskell!mulubinbahttp://mulubinba.typepad.com/an_ra_viewers_perspective/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-32064005649720419762010-02-20T07:44:00.345+01:002010-02-20T07:44:00.345+01:00@Traxy
Yeah we all tend to be protective to John S...@Traxy<br />Yeah we all tend to be protective to John Standring. Even wild Carol in two or three moments in the series! <br />@lunarossa<br />Buon fine settimana anche a te, A.!Maria Graziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876779286144473782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-45809830863157436392010-02-20T01:54:39.916+01:002010-02-20T01:54:39.916+01:00Really liked Sparkhouse and actually I didn't ...Really liked Sparkhouse and actually I didn't think too much of Wuthering Heights watching it. Loved RA in it, superb! Have a nice weekend. Ciao. A.lunarossahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15231055955991137579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-25059006619542398342010-02-20T01:52:18.467+01:002010-02-20T01:52:18.467+01:00Great review, and lots of nice photos to go with i...Great review, and lots of nice photos to go with it! :) I really liked John Standring as well, because he was just SO SWEET! Clueless, kind and a bit fumbling but gosh, you just want to give him a hug and make him sausages and mash!Traxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13249884092846934427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-20581678641151946402010-02-19T23:22:16.383+01:002010-02-19T23:22:16.383+01:00@Judy
I think violence in this TV drama is justifi...@Judy<br />I think violence in this TV drama is justified by the plot and not so terrible. Sometimes TV movies are so full of gratuitous violence and sex that ... Anyhow, I respect your opinion,of course. Yes, RA did an excellent job with Standring. Thanks for commenting!<br />@jennykerr<br />HEllo there! It's been some time ... Glad to hear form you again! You're right it's painful to see how disloyal Carol is to poor John! But ... you know... I've searched the net in search for some pictures of Andrew /Joe McFadden and ...I only found loads of pics of RA/John -Standring. So I had to make stills myself! ;-)Maria Graziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876779286144473782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-37120370214352966242010-02-19T21:27:21.394+01:002010-02-19T21:27:21.394+01:00I loved this movie but it was SO frustrating. RA p...I loved this movie but it was SO frustrating. RA plays such a loving, caring person and gets crapped all over. The fight scenes are delicious! I think the main character was crazy! I guess that is all part of the story though. If I was married to RA I'd never leave my little sheep farm, especially not to chase some other woman's husband!jennyjkerrhttp://www.travisandjennykerr.com/kerrfectnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-75254873436528139262010-02-19T21:08:09.511+01:002010-02-19T21:08:09.511+01:00Must admit I didn't really like this version b...Must admit I didn't really like this version because I thought it was too violent, especially some of the scenes with Alun Armstrong, but you have written a lovely piece about it, Maria. I did like Richard Armitage in it, though...Judyhttp://costumedramas.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-63906043735866695732010-02-19T20:43:01.462+01:002010-02-19T20:43:01.462+01:00@Luciana
You must see it, Luciana. I think you'...@Luciana<br />You must see it, Luciana. I think you'd like it. Just forget about Wuthering Heights and enjoy it as a well written and well performed modern drama. Awww,John Standring! I'm sure he has forgiven me. He is so understanding and generous!Maria Graziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876779286144473782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-40451274700334070962010-02-19T20:37:01.108+01:002010-02-19T20:37:01.108+01:00I've always felt a little suspicious about Spa...I've always felt a little suspicious about Sparkhouse. I don't know why, maybe because they changed the sexes of the characters or because the first adaptation - and only one so far - I've seen was too disappointing... I laughed a lot on your account of you and John Stranding!Lucianahttp://www.mrsthorntondarcy.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com