I was going to post this anyway, but now, with Natasha Richardson clinging to life, perhaps for not too much longer, adding her will make it extra depressing. In this song, sung (OK, it’s spoken) by William Shatner, is a sad reminder for us all — you’re gonna die. (Sorry, Paul — I’m not intending to be insensitive.)
[audio:http://www.dograt.com/Audio/2009/MAR/YoullHaveTime.mp3]Want to get an idea of how long you’ve got left to live? Try the Life Span Calculator from Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Natasha Richardson has one of those captivating faces that British women have, even better than that of her mother, Vanessa Redgrave. Natasha’s features and acting remind me of Kathleen Byron, who I have been planning for some time to feature again.
One of Natasha’s movies is the chilling The Handmaid’s Tale, which takes place in — you guessed it — a futuristic, post-apocalyptic society. When I heard about Richardson’s accident in the snow, I thought of the flashbacks in these scenes …
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(Did I really feature Natasha’s grandfather and aunt only two days ago? Sheesh… not a very happy coincidence, is it…)
[The news was announced a few minutes ago that Natasha Richardson has died — Mar 18, 8:45 pm]
I think the “Life Span” calculator is bull. The “Real Age” calculator is a lot more accurate. According to the Life Span, I can look forward to croaking at 93!
How heartbreaking! I read “The Handmaiden’s Tale” first, then saw the book. Boy, Dunaway really does BITCH well, eh? Natasha was stunning. The scene later in the movie where Dunaway’s husband “impregnates” his wife via Natasha is horrible to watch. You want to kill them both, but at least Duvall (is that the guy in that part) shows compassion at the last second). The movie had a grim but hopeful ending.
I saw the clips (which were none of the media’s business) of Liam Neeson (her husband), their two sons (both around Molly’s age), her incredible mother, Vanessa Redgrave, and aunt Lynn Redgrave, all huddled in a circle, sobbing uncontrollably outside the hospital. For the love of God, can’t the media know when to leave good, decent people like that alone with their grief? At one point, Sir Anthony Hopkins came up, gently took Neeson’s face in his hands, kissed him tenderly on each cheek, and then enveloped the grieving husband in his arms. There are no words at times like these.
Hi Doug! Early this morning I heard on the CBC that Natasha Richardson was declared brain dead and my sister just told me that she had died today. She said in some cases of blood clot that repair can be made but in Natasha’s case she had hemorrhaging of the brain and that led to extreme pressure in the brain. It’s sad for anyone to die of course, but with a freak accident and being a healthy person otherwise. I’m sure Liam never thought his wife would die from going to the ski resort.
Hi Doug! Thanx for the Word Press fix-all back to normal now! Blackadder is where I first saw Miranda Richardson also. She was in a film with Josie Lawrence and Joan Plowright on TCM recently about a holiday in a villa. Early senility is not allowing me to remember the name of it though. In “Cold Comfort Farm” and “Four Weddings and a Funeral” you see alot of Britcom stars, which is nice.
Joan,
I’m a couple of WordPress versions behind, and there’s a glitch in the comments sometimes, although usually it shows up as requiring a log on to enter one. [p.s. found the problem, fixed it]
Yes, petite Petula is spunky, and all such similar adjectives. I saw her in Chips in ’69, shortly before turning 14. A good age to have a crush. Watching the movie now, I’m surprised that my memories of it are anything but the matinee being very long, with numerous extended, slow segments.
Miranda Richardson isn’t related to Tony Richardson, father of Natasha. The last thing I saw Miranda in was the (fourth?) Harry Potter movie. The first thing I ever saw her in was the Black Adder TV series. She’s very funny!
Hi Doug! I just tried the Petula post regarding the French post and “Goodbye Mr. Chips” but the grid for comments wasn’t there. Wherever there were comments already, the grid is there. Anyhow, I like both film versions but like Robert Donat’s better. I think you just have to take them for the times when they were made, but Pet was a spitfire! Do you happen to know if Natasha and Miranda Richardson are related at all?
Hi Doug! It’s very sad about Natasha Richardson. I didn’t know she is/was near death. I heard on the CBC last night that she had a “severe head injury”. My sister said Natasha didn’t want medical attention and later had a headache, which is why medical intervention is so important after any head-involving incident in case of a possible subdural hematoma. In any case I feel bad for her. She and Liam Neeson have children and it would be horrible if she dies or is left in a vegetative state. I am more familiar with Liam and Lynn Redgrave’s work than Natasha and Joely’s. In fact I was going to comment on Pet in “Goodbye Mr. Chips”, which TCM showed this past week, but the boxes for commenting don’t show to allow comment except on the current day’s post.