My favourite quotes

I love so many of the quotes in the film it was so hard to narrow it down to just five but here they are:

#5

"Right. So, do talk about music,...don't talk about...dead mothers "

- Garrett Byrne

Okay so this quote sums up Byrne's entire strategy for charming Miss Kennedy. I find it quite funny and every time I watch this film I love how this quote is so different to Byrnes strategy later in the film.

#4

"Anne, don't be alarmed! Ive come to rescue you!"

- Power

"Argh, can I never escape him? How do we get out?

- Anne Kennedy

I absolutely love all the quotes when Anne is speaking to or of Power. It was hard to pick just one, but I think this one is great I love the scene and how she runs like a mad woman to get away later proclaiming "I will not be rescued by that horrid man!"

#3

"Look, erm, I'm...I'm...I'm fit, I'm quite...clever, er...I'm told I'm tolerably handsome, erm..."

- James Strang

I laugh at this scene every single time I watch it, it is perhaps the most uncomfortable proposal scene I have watched. I love how he is trying - and failing rather badly at trying to describe his attributes. Alike Anne I wouldn't be convinced...

#2

"I pity those who have not looked upon your face. How barren their dreams must be."

- James Strang

When Strang says this to Anne in Italian it just melts my heart. It is a particularly sweet moment because Strang doesn't really like to show his true feelings. He often states "they either like you or they don't" giving the audience the idea that he doesn't mind either way- that he is not particularly interested romantically in Anne. This quote allows is our sneak peak, if you like into the real Strang after this the 'I don't care' act doesn't hold up.

and finally my favourite quote:

#1

"I would do anything to make sure that tears never fall from your face again."

- Garrett Byrne

I love this quote so much, it is so sweet and romantic. This scene is my favourite in the entire movie because I loved the conversation and chemistry between Catharine and Byrne. The struggle for Catharine- having kept so much hidden, carrying such a burden and then revealing it despite expecting that it may forever separate her from the man she loved. When Byrne says this its such a romantic moment, I just love Byrne :)



What are your favourite quotes from the film? How do they compare with my favourites?

Much Love,

Mel xx

Just for a little bit of fun.

I had seen some similar type posts across the web and I thought they looked really fun. All you have to do is take a look at look at the pictures I have posted below,

What is the first thing that comes into your mind when you see each of them?

Comment below with your replies, I think its going to be interesting to see what you all thought :)

Image #1

 Image #2.

Image #3

Image #4

Image #5

Image #6

Image #7 

Remember to try and write the first thing that comes into your mind, try not to think too long upon your answer :)

New polls

As part of this celebration week I have put up some new poll's for you all to vote in (if you would like to) on the right in the side bar.

There are five in total, all of which I have listed below:

Who is your favourite actor?

- Matthew Rhys

- Daniel Lapaine

- Sophia Myles

- Alice Evans

- Liam Cunningham

- Patrick Malahide

*remember this is poll is your favourite actor not character :)

You would like to see:

- a remake

- a sequel

- Either

- Neither

Which character's costumes do you prefer?

- Catharine

- Anne

* for a closer look at the costumes follow these links: Catharine's costumes and Anne's costumes.

Which couple are your favourite?

- Anne & Strang

- Catharine & Byrne

- Sir Myles & Margaret

- Mary Nugent & Cunningham

What do you like most about the film?

- the romance

- the costumes

- the storyline

- the action

- the music

- the scenery

- the characters
- the humor

- other

* If you choose "other" I would love for you to let me know what that is by commenting below on this post :)

See you in a little bit with the next post!

Mel xx

One more week to go...

How exciting! We only have one more week to go until, our special celebration week of the release of The Abduction Club.

To think that this wonderful film was released almost 9 years ago and I only first watched it less than a year ago!

See you all next week!

Mel xx

An apology, new layout and some news

Firstly I really must apologise for not posting as much as I should lately but hopefully you will all forgive me today when you see the new layout! Although I still have a few bits and pieces to add, like some gadgets with quotes from the movie and maybe even a banner at the bottom of the page, all in all I think it looks much better than before!

Also to make up for my lack of posts lately I am going to tell you a little bit about what it coming up in the week of the 19th of July, remember that is our week of celebration because it is the 9th year anniversary of the release of the film.
Okay so some of the things I will be posting during that week will be:

- The history of the Abduction Club
- Some features on the people who where behind the making of The AC
- Special polls for you to vote in
- Some Fan art pieces
- Some questions (which I can't reveal now) for you to answer
- And even perhaps a game!

and although I haven't finished it yet, I am excited to announce that the first part of The AC book (Im' writing- just for fun) will be posted during that week!

I hope you are all as excited as me!

Love,

Mel xx

New Poll

I have added a new poll (below) just to give me an idea on what you would like to see in the days leading up to and on the day of the 9th year anniversary of the release of 'The Abduction Club'. I really would appreciate you answering it for me :) and if you have any other ideas please be sure to let me know by commenting below this post.

Thanks for voting,

Tristans_Isolde xx

How should we celebrate the 9th year anniversary of the release of 'The Abduction Club'

Costumes; 1775 Sketch

Today I was looking at the history of Ireland in preparation of July 19th (see other posts) and came across a link to Irish costumes in 1770’s. I was surprised to find one of the sketches (see below -marked 1775) looked very similar to the style of Catharine’s dresses. Unfortunately I haven’t come across any sketches/images which looked similar to the costume's which Anne wears, I may try and look through some earlier or later images. Let me know if you happen to come across any :)

19th of July 2011

The Abduction Club was first released in the UK on the 19th of July 2002. It is still a little while to July but I wanted to give you all a sneak peak of some awesome plans I have for this blog on July 19 this year. I will be uploading some extra pictures, another fan video, some special polls and facts and a whole lot more. I would really love some suggestions from you, what would you like to see on this blog on that day? What shall we name this special day? please either comment below or email me (tristans_isolde@hotmail.com)

Be sure to visit here on that day!