Wentworth Miller - A Burst of Hope!

Hope

Hope was but a timid friend;

She sat without the grated den,

Watching how my fate would tend,

Even as selfish-hearted men.

She was cruel in her fear;

Through the bars, one dreary day,

I looked out to see her there,

And she turned her face away!

Like a false guard, false watch keeping,

Still, in strife, she whispered peace;

She would sing while I was weeping;

If I listened, she would cease.

False she was, and unrelenting;

When my last joys strewed the ground,

Even Sorrow saw, repenting,

Those sad relics scattered round;

Hope, whose whisper would have given

Balm to all my frenzied pain,

Stretched her wings, and soared to heaven,

Went, and ne'er returned again!

By Emily Bronte

Or so I thought …. 

A Burst of Hope
by Debra Heylen

‘Till the sound of his voice

Speaking oh so eloquently

 Filled my head

Seductively

http://youtu.be/w7DT1yvD5Os

And suddenly 

My timid friend Hope with others 
Returned ... singing their promises 
E'er so gently. 

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Sundance 2013 Movie Reviews of Stoker

Perhaps I should have named this title “To Review or Not to Review” instead.

I must confess I’ve only read some of the reviews about Stoker after its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival because I personally prefer to keep an open mind when I see Stoker rather than be swayed by another’s opinion.  The only problem is when Wentworth is attached to anything it’s pretty difficult for me to remain impartial not to mention to keep a clear head. Who can blame me? I just think Went is an extraordinary talented and creative person that's all.

David Zucker (Film Director, Producer and Screenwriter) put it this way ...

“I don’t take reviews very seriously, but in their totality I think they are representative of how the audience feels, and of what their reaction is.  There’s always one guy who doesn’t get it.

Liberace’s take on reviews:

When the reviews are bad I tell my staff that they can join me as I cry all the way to the bank.

I enjoyed reading Nicolas Cage’s quote about Reviews too.

“I’m at the point now where I know I’m doing something right when a movie gets mixed reviews, because then I’m not in the box.  I don’t want to make it too easy for people and I don’t want to make it too easy for myself.  I want to try something unusual."

http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/reviews.html

I have posted a few links below of some of the interviews for the movie Stoker with Director Park Chan-Wook and the cast Nicole Kidman, Mia Masikowska and Matthew Goode for you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6ke9doaY0o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CCdhvNn6FrM#!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIDToYdYxxM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_hBjEjReIg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aqSuGlnDos

http://www.latimes.com/videogallery/74121497/Entertainment/Nicole-Kidman-Matthew-Goode-Mia-Wasikowska-on-Stoker-Sundance-Film-Festival#gl-0/c-2/t-21

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Stoker Madness!

All the exciting news about Stoker has driven me completely mad with excitement.  The snippets of the movie that are being advertised all over  the internet are so enticing, that  it’s no wonder I find myself blogging and talking about it all the time and to top it off I haven’t even seen the movie yet.  God help us and Went, when I do!  [She laughs.]

The brilliant screenwriting by Wentworth, the acting from the cast including the cinematography, musical score, songs and the directorship of Park Chan-Wook is outstanding.  Every review about Stoker that I’ve come across has highly recommended the movie, and rightfully so.   Stoker is definitely Oscar material that’s for sure and hopefully the Academy of Motion Picture, Arts and Science will “get it right, this time”. [She winks.]

This is just oneof the intriguing images from the movie that has me completely captivated...

… and so does this amazing poster video.  Music by Emily Wells – Becomes the Color.

http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/all-the-songs-in-stoker-plus-new-images-of-nicole-kidman-mia-wasikowska-matthew-goode-20130118

http://terrorbird.com/blog/stoker-motion-picture-soundtrack-feat-music-clint-mansell-emily-wells-phillip-glass-out-22613

http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3214235/sundance-13-satanic-tenenbaums-more-images-from-park-chan-wooks-stoker/

Went has not only charmed my soul, so has his amazing genius too.

Thank you once again Mr Miller. ♥

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Wentworth Miller alias "Ted Foulke" or "The Sundance Kid".

The Sundance Film Festival has opened its doors to everyone and hopefully that special someone is going to be strolling or has even perhaps skied through those doors at high speed already.  Yes everyone I’m talking about the lovely Mr Miller aka “Ted Foulke” or “The Sundance Kid” for obvious reasons.

In case you don’t know by now Stoker is going to premier at the Festival on Sunday 20 January 2013.  Here’s the link.

http://new.livestream.com/Sundance/events/1805253

Best Things to do During the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah:

http://www.fodors.com/news/story_5055.html

and even for a more pleasurable option:

Should you be one of the fortunate ones to be there already, this is an urgent appeal from Went's fans that if you should be lucky enough to spot, bump into or to give chase after Went, please ask him politely, in between catching your breath, for his photograph.  We’d all be delighted and grateful if you would share your capture of him with us  ‘cause we all miss him so very, very much and you'd make us so happy.  Thank you!

"Here’s hopefully looking at you Kid", on camera.

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As A Perfume for Wentworth Miller

As A Perfume

As a perfume doth remain

In the folds where it hath lain,

So the thought of you, remaining

Deeply folded in my brain,

Will not leave me: all things leave me:

You remain. 

Other thoughts may come and go,

Other moments I may know

That shall waft me, in their going,

As a breath blown to and fro,

Fragrant memories: fragrant memories

Come and go.

Only thoughts of you remain

In my heart where they have lain,

Perfumed thoughts of you, remaining,

A hid sweetness, in my brain.

Others leave me: all things leave me:

You remain.

~ Arthur Symons ~

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A 2013 New Years Wish for Wentworth Miller

"Wishing Wentworth and everyone a very happy 2013!

May this new year bring peace and joy in your life and take you towards excellence."

And as the Eagles put it …

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Wentworth Miller's Achievements for 2012

Hello Folks,

While the rest of the world is enjoying a white festive season, South Africans on the other hand are enjoying a sweltering hot summer festive season with the occasional thunderstorm.  Many South Africans enjoy their festivities on beaches all over the country or they travel to their homelands to visit their families and friends.  Those who prefer to stay at home usually entertain their friends and families with braai’s (barbecues) by their pools if they’re fortunate.  The less fortunate ones embrace their festive season with joy, gratitude and happiness surrounding themselves with their family and friends entertaining them with the little they have in their humble homes.

To give you an example of how important a braai is to South Africans I have posted a YouTube video for you to watch.

The other day while I was preparing the Christmas Eve dinner in my kitchen, (the traditional one i.e. roast turkey etc.,) I found myself reminiscing about Wentworth’s year for 2012.  I realized that even though he had decided to take a break from the public eye he has nevertheless been a very busy man and has achieved so much in 2012. 

2012 was definitely a big year for Went.  Went celebrated his 40^th birthdayon the 2^nd of June and that to me is a turning point for anyone.  It means you have the sense and courage to forge ahead with all of your attained skills to accomplish all of your dreams and this is precisely what Went has done.  [What a wise man he is indeed!]   Went has been concentrating on his writing skills and he has been so successful with this vocation.

Went’s first screenplay Stoker was made into a movie this year.  It was directed by Park Chan Wook starring Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman and Matthew Goode.  Went was also a Co-Producer of Stoker alongside the other Producers.  (Follow the link below for details.)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1682180/fullcredits#cast

Stoker is going to be premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2013 and will hit the theatres all over the world early next year 2013.  Went also wrote another screenplay The Disappointments Room which was grabbed by Voltage Pictures and Killer Films.  Another script written by Went, With A Friend Like Harry, was also snatched up by Maven Pictures and is going to be directed by Kimberly Pierce (Boys Don’t Cry director).  Went was also sought after this year  by Universal with Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman Producing  under Platone and Oprah Winfrey and Kate Forte Producing under Harpo Films, to do the adaptation of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle a novel by David Wroblewski. 

http://www.ioncinema.com/news/festival-predictions/2013-sundance-film-festival-chan-wook-park-stoker

http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/blood-a-metronome-international-poster-for-park-chan-wooks-sundance-entry-stoker-20121204

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/risky-business/wentworth-miller-disappointments-room-voltage-killer-312098

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=89218

http://www.screendaily.com/news/production/maven-pictures-to-produce-with-a-friend-like-harry/5044778.article

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/wentworth-miller-edgar-sawtelle-tom-hanks-oprah-winfrey-361461

It was also announced that Went was being approached to act in a Hollywood co-production of Bigfoot.  If this is true I look forward to reading more about this project soon.

http://articles.latimes.com/2012/aug/28/entertainment/la-et-mn-china-monster-movie-20120829

To say that Went was a very busy man and an achiever this year is an understatement.  It normally takes a person a lifetime to achieve what Went has managed to do in one year. Congratulations Went you truly are an outstanding achiever that’s for sure!

Speaking about achieving I’ve also achieved completing and writing all about Went’s life and career up to now.  I’m looking forward to writing more blogs about Went and his successes in the years to come.  [You know what that means Went! (She winks)]

I believe in miraculous signs and while I was reminiscing on all that Wentworth had achieved this year it was raining outside.  After the thunderstorm had passed over I happened to look out the kitchen window and lo and behold there was a magnificent rainbow in the sky right in front of my window.  I immediately sensed that this was a lucky omen for Wentworth.   I foresee a beautiful and very successful busy year ahead for you Went.  A year filled with lots of love, joy and happiness too! 

A Final Note!

I wish to take this opportunity to thank you all for your wonderful continued support this year for Wentworth and for reading my blogs about him.  I trust that they have brought you lots of joy and pleasure. 

God bless you!

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