Comments on: Emma Thompson’s First Blog Post…talking about Last Chance Harvey

By: Cindy La Ferle

Cindy La Ferle — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:04:42 +0000

This morning, a middle-aged friend e-mailed to tell me that I should RUN, not walk, to see this film. Now. As she reminded me, there are so few films featuring love stories for midlife couples, and so few places in the media where middle-aged women are presented in a realistic — and appealing — light. Kudos to Emma Thompson for braving the territory. I saw the previews for this film last week, and was intrigued, and now, after reading this blog, I plan to see it this weekend. I have a feeling I will end up writing about it in my midlife newspaper column too.

By: Eileen Williams

Eileen Williams — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:29:48 +0000

Thank you, Emma, for your warmth, your humor, and your wisdom. My blog, Feisty Side of Fifty, is all about women celebrating our advancing years and, yes, that means coming to terms with muffin tops and meno pots.
I can’t wait to see the film. It should bring a real boost to women of “a certain age” all around the globe. We are NOT invisible! In fact we gals are pretty darned incredible!

By: Toddie

Toddie — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 18:39:23 +0000

How exciting to see a blog post from one of the actress/writers I most respect, Emma Thompson. I haven’t yet had a chance to see Last Chance Harvey, but since I try to see everything she’s in, I will. It pleases me to see that she’s let herself be “solid” in the movie, but boy, how refreshing will it be when the fact that (a) the romantic leads are over 40 and (b) have normal body types does not end up being noteworthy, but just one of a zillion other creative decisions.

By: SimplyForties

SimplyForties — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 02:52:47 +0000

I’m looking forward to seeing this movie. Always nice to see a film about couples over the age of 20! Great post, I hope Ms. Thompson doesn’t quit with this first try!

By: Gregory Anne Cox

Gregory Anne Cox — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:52:24 +0000

Loved reading this blog post–and the review–getting inside the head of one of my favorite actors, Emma, is a treat. Welcome to the blogosphere E, I for one would love to read more. And desktop vs muffin top, hilarious. Can’t wait to see the film.

By: starrlife

starrlife — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:05:59 +0000

Kudos for Emma, an after 50 blogger. I can totally relate. It’s so thrilling to awaken to new skills and a whole new world! Too bad for the predictable plot. Usually those are left for the DVD for me!