Tuesday, May 11, 2010

The White Countess

So, I am considering trying to rent the 2005 James Ivory direction movie The White Countess, after seeing some stills online.  Not sure how I missed this the first time round but I did!  Apparently it's set in 1930s Shanghai.  Coincidentally, its cast includes two actresses who recently passed: Natasha Richardson and Lynn Redgrave, which might be a bit unsettling to some, I suppose. However, it also stars Ralph Fiennes and Lee Pace, two dashing leading men.  Has anyone else seen this film? Thoughts? Okay, time to drool over the costumes.






















14 comments:

  1. FrancyMay 11, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    I've never heard of this one! But the costumes look really beautiful.

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  2. ~Tessa~ScoffsMay 11, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    Yes! I saw this a while ago and it is GORGEOUS - very "Merchant-Ivory" if you know what I mean. You will love it!

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  3. Stefanie ValentineMay 11, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    I've never seen this film but the costumes look great.

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  4. CarysMay 11, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    Beautiful outfits!!! I think I may have to watch this film...
    From Carys of La Ville Inconnue

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  5. NancyMay 11, 2010 at 1:43 PM

    Hats! Anything with hats gets major approval points from me. I have to say the red day outfit is my favorite, but the blue gown is a close second. I have never even heard of this movie, but I'm adding it to my net flicks tonight.

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  6. EileenMay 11, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    I saw this on DVD a couple years ago and really enjoyed it. It's an interesting film and the costumes and scenery are gorgeous!

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  7. LaurenMay 11, 2010 at 2:17 PM

    Beautiful costumes! Now I want to go find it and watch it!

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  8. BaronessVonVintageMay 11, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    ALright....off to see if I can get it at the local video store!!! Thanks, all!

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  9. AnonymousMay 12, 2010 at 12:37 AM

    Hope you will post a review! Wasn't Natasha Richardson related to Miss Redgrave - her daughter? Or niece?

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  10. Andi B. GoodeMay 12, 2010 at 3:09 AM

    I've never even heard of it - must have a look!
    -Andi x

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  11. Clara CupcakesMay 12, 2010 at 6:22 AM

    OHHH! I just love movies set in Shanghai in the 1920-1930's. I think it would have been an amazing time. I haven't hear of this movie though. It looks just charming!

    http://sugarblueburlesque.com/_blog/Burlesque_News

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  12. BaronessVonVintageMay 12, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    Drat! Our local video store doesn't have it! Not sure whether I want to buy the thing without seeing it (we don't get Netflix here). Maybe someone else who has seen it can review it for us??

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  13. BaronessVonVintageMay 12, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    1930s Girls: Yes, I recall that there is a family connection there (I think she's the niece of Vanessa and/or Lynn Redgrave....?

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  14. Tess, That'll DoMay 12, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    I've never heard of this movie! Adding it to my queue now. :)

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