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Movies and Life - August 2008

Eddie Izzard - British films verses American films

August 17th 2008 00:50
Eddie Izzard articulates the differences between American and British films. As always he does it with flamboyant zest and contagious humour:

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Comment by Cheryl J

August 17th 2008 09:03


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I love Eddie, he's hilarious!

Comment by Tracy

August 17th 2008 11:37


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Hi Cheryl

He's a character isn't he?

Byee

Comment by Michaelie

August 18th 2008 11:17


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Some fabulous slap he's got on. I never know what he's waffling about, but the way he talks always cracks me up. I do agree with that nonsensicality of some American flicks that he was describing though. I think British humour is just a closer relative to Aussie humour.

Mich

Comment by Cibbuano

August 18th 2008 22:15


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great video... Izzard has that terrific delivery... the Empire Strikes Back bit cracked me up...

Comment by Tracy

August 18th 2008 22:33


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Hi Mich

He's a stylish chap isn't he? I love the bit where he's talking about 'Room with a View with a view and a staircase and a pond', he he.

It's true, it reminds me of that film with Hugh Grant 'The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain'. I never saw it but always thought it was a verbose and long title. Plus if the title was that long and dreary what would the film be like..eek.

Thanks for popping in,

Tracy

Comment by Tracy

August 18th 2008 22:43


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HI Cib

That bit is great especially when he offers a cup of tea.

I love the popcorn bit, in some films it does seem inappropriate to eat it..

Thanks for popping in,

Tracy


Comment by Aimzster

August 22nd 2008 05:04


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I have to admit ignorance and say I'd never heard of Izzard but this was hilarious. My hubby will get a kick out of this. Thanks for the video, Tracy!

Comment by Tracy

August 22nd 2008 05:36


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Hi Aimz

He's better known in England (which makes sense), than here. He's pretty huge there. I think he's brilliant, glad you enjoyed it!

Byeee

Comment by Carmen

August 23rd 2008 04:10


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ah he's a classic isn't he? very very true about the popcorn! i love that other clip he does with Vader in the cafeteria too - quite funny how an accent can change a character so much!

Comment by Tracy

August 29th 2008 06:45


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Hi Carmen

Yes, he definitely is a classic. Each time someone makes a comment, I watch it again...and laugh again. Clever chap...

Byee

Comment by Chris Champion

September 4th 2008 02:34


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Hi Tracy,

I was laughing so hard the dogs actually got off the sofa and came into the study to see if I was alright. Brilliant.

Thanks,
Chris

Comment by Tracy

September 4th 2008 05:26


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Hi Chris

What a brilliant way to get dogs moving...through laughter!

Great stuff.

Comment by Chris Champion

September 4th 2008 10:48


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Hi Tracy,

I just got my wife to watch this. I could hear her laughing from three rooms away. Got the dogs off the sofa again too

C

Comment by Tracy

September 4th 2008 12:24


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He he, those pooches are getting a good work-out, Chris!

Glad you both enjoyed it

Comment by Miswanderlust

September 6th 2008 02:54


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I laughed myself off the couch. Thanks!
Mis

Comment by Tracy

September 6th 2008 02:56


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Hope you didn't hurt yourself, Mis!

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