Mrs. Brown

**arrogcow** · 17th April 07, 07:10 AM

I'm actually of the opinion that Judi Dench actually won the oscar for this performance and not her 30 sec of screen time in Shakespear in Love.

Adam

**McClef** · 17th April 07, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by arrogcow

I'm actually of the opinion that Judi Dench actually won the oscar for this performance and not her 30 sec of screen time in Shakespear in Love.

Adam

Well a little more than 30 seconds but the role certainly wasn't a long one!

Her list of nominations and awards is certainly impressive!

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001132/awards

**Cawdorian** · 18th April 07, 10:35 AM

Can one of the more techno-talented find a picture of the Brown tartan and post it here, It is a great looking tartan.

I have a neck scarf made of the tartan and have carried the banner at a Kirk'in, it is predominantly red, black and blue.

**Cawdorian** · 18th April 07, 10:56 AM

There is a picture of the brown tartan on this website:

www.house-of-tartan.scotland.net

Type in "Brown" in the Tartan Finder.

In the picture the red appears to be maroon, the actual tartan in a much brighter red.

www.clanbrown.com is the clan web site it has a lot of info for you.

**Arlen** · 18th April 07, 10:58 AM

First, I have to agree that everythin Dame Judi Dench does is wonderful.
I even liked Chronicles of Riddick. (And respected Vin Diesel a whole lot more when I heard that he refused to do the film unless she accepted the role.)
She is a wonderful actress and Billy should do more serious films.

Second...

**Cawdorian** · 18th April 07, 11:00 AM

Arlen's picture shows the red very well. Thanks for the help.

**Fedgunner** · 18th April 07, 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by keith_b

Does anyone out there have a pic of a kilt done up in the Brown family tartan? I'd love to see one. Swatches don't do it justice I'm sure.

Keith Brown.

Brown tartan is fairly rare, I'm in the process of researching kilt makers to have a Brown "tank" made. I've narrowed my choices down to two.
When my yearly bonus check arrives, the order goes in!

(I'm a Brown from my mothers side.)

**Panache** · 6th May 07, 05:16 PM

The F-H.C.A.G. and I really enjoyed this movie. Certainly an interesting look at Queen Victoria and the dichotomy between the public façade and the needs of the real person behind that role. Billy Connolly did well in Mr. Brown's the transition between duty and obsession. Highly recommended , though a warning to those viewers weaned on modern movies - there is a dearth of “big action sequences”, like life this film is filled with the small moments that wind up meaning so much.

Cheers

Jamie

**ccga3359** · 6th May 07, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

The F-H.C.A.G. and I really enjoyed this movie. Certainly an interesting look at Queen Elizabeth and the dichotomy between the public façade and the needs of the real person behind that role. Billy Connolly did well in the transition between duty and obsession. Highly recommended , though a warning to those viewers weaned on modern movies - there is a dearth of “big action sequences”, like life this film is filled with the small moments that wind up meaning so much.

Cheers

Jamie

I thought it was Queen Victoria. I haven't seen it but always thought of renting it (if still available).

**McMurdo** · 6th May 07, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by ccga3359

I thought it was Queen Victoria. I haven't seen it but always thought of renting it (if still available).

Here is what it says on the IMDB

Originally Posted by IMDB

Plot summary for
Mrs Brown (1997)

Queen Victoria is deeply depressed after the death of her husband, disappearing from public. Her servant Brown, who adores her, through caress and admiration brings her back to life, but that relationship creates scandalous situation and is likely to lead to monarchy crisis.