Galaxy Quest (Alexander Dane/Dr. Lazarus) - absolutely hysterical parody of sci-fi conventions
Something the Lord Made (Dr. Alfred Blalock) - true story about the first attempt at open heart surgery and the underlying racial tension
The Search for John Gissing (John Gissing) - Alan as a grumpy and devious, but likeable man about to lose his job (but not if he can help it); a real dark comedy
Snow Cake (Alex) - I spent years trying to track this movie down (it had a very limited DVD release in the U.S.); it's a sweet story about friendship and loneliness
And everyone be sure to go see Alan Rickman in theaters on March 5 when Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland is released (he plays the Caterpillar).
Happy Birthday, Alan Rickman!
This man is undeniably sexy. I love, love, love him in Sense and Sensibility. Swoon!
ReplyDeleteAgreed - I was going to mention that one too but figured it was a given!
ReplyDeleteooh, I didn't know he was gonna be in Alice. How cool. And 64! Wowzers. I never would have guessed it.
ReplyDeleteAlways thought he was cute. Truly Madly Deeply is another good one. And he made a great Sheriff of Nottingham.
ReplyDeleteI tried to post this before but I forgot about typing in the security words so it never appeared... Sorry I missed the celebration! I love his comedic side in "Galaxy Quest."
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