Liz,

No comment…except THANKS for your wonderful articles.

Dame Judi Dench - what a dame! I recently purchased the DVD of Cranford which aired on the BBC (I believe). She was incandescent! And if you are also a fan of that wonderful series, here’s good news: I read that a sequel is in the works - and Dame Judi will be on board.

My absolute favorite moment in Shakespeare in Love was Dame Judy’s Queen Elizabeth. She could say more with a lifted eyebrow and a half-smile than anyone could believe. She’s a gem! Thanks, Liz, for another juicy column.

Liz, thank you for giving us Dominic Dunne’s website address.  I’ve enjoyed his writing so much throuigh the years and his articles in VF.  I hope to see him return to good health soon.

I agree about the worth of "My One and Only,’ which is a delight. I usually prefer the very serious, grim dramas which make me ‘suffer’ and think, and this, too, provoked thoughts and feelings. First, it is about George Hamilton’s childhood, and those of us who recognize the era, his mother, her antics, the clothes, mores, everything was familiar, perhaps exaggerated, but reminded me of the social limitations, especially of men and women’s relationships, and the either/or choices women made. The so-called dizzy blonde had a mind and sense of parenthood, which may have been unique, but wonderful.

Especially, I appreciated the complex and deep mother/son connection which was very well done.  And Renee Zellweger always takes risks in her choices of films. Bravo to Renee. 

Renee Zellweger is one of those actresses whose rise to fame I’ve never quite got. But there are several of those in my mind so nothing personal. I just always kind of think "why her?". She’s not particularly beautiful. She’s talented but not more so than some other actresses who aren’t movie stars. I can think of half a dozen actresses off the top that I saw in episodic tv (like the sopranos or deadwood) who were as good of actresses that haven’t done anything since really. that were as attractive or more so… and Renee Zellweger is a movie star? it’s just one of those things that makes you go "hmmmm". all businesses are a lot deeper than just being good at your job. She must have a great agent or people who work with her just adore her or she’s lucky… or? I can tell Liz adores her so she must be a real cool chick.

Now Kevin Bacon… him i get lol…

Judi Dench is an inspiration to all of us women entering the backstretch.

As far as Levitra, why are so many men going soft?  Hmmm.

I adore Judi Dench and have watched ATGB more times than I can count and she still dazzles me.  I read a story somewhere recently that makes me laugh everytime I think about it.  It seems she was crossing a street and nearly got hit by a cab.  The cabbie screamed out the window "Watch where you are going you c**t" "That’s Dame c**t to you" she replied.  

One of my favorite movies is Chocolat.  How could it not be with Judi and the divine Johnny Depp. 

I love Judi Dench in everything she does and I get to enjoy her every Saturday on my local PBS station in the BBC production "As Time Goes By".

Ms Dench is a perfect example of a woman aging gracefully and beautifully. She is still working because her face still moves, still looks human and she is a brilliant actress.