tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331361569911408612.post5407184465099675470..comments2024-03-27T17:21:24.219-04:00Comments on OUTTAKE BLOG™: Gay Ally Glenn Close Brings Us Albert NobbsCharlotte Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13409719695261294226noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331361569911408612.post-56560902730700456382012-01-27T14:32:29.458-05:002012-01-27T14:32:29.458-05:00I like that Charlotte characterizes Albert Nobbs&#...I like that Charlotte characterizes Albert Nobbs' choice to pass as a means of survival, and I like Sylvia's depiction of Albert Nobbs as quiet. The film is both quiet and loud, and the more I contemplate it, the more I am haunted by its simplicity. The choices of gender and the subtleties of living lies or living truths are so beautifully played out in this film. Thanks, Charlotte, for posting about it. I am very curious to see how others view this film in the coming weeks.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185023932135200374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331361569911408612.post-29008997427432783872012-01-24T09:09:02.180-05:002012-01-24T09:09:02.180-05:00Albert Nobbs stands out because it is a film about...Albert Nobbs stands out because it is a film about a quiet person, who doesn't have dashing good looks, or great wealth or some extraordinary gift. The main character is not challenged to perform some exceptional task that will save hundreds of lives or change the world. This isn't a film about sex either. This film is about someone who dreams of obtaining the ordinary - a home and some one to love and the realization that this dream might be possible. In this film the audience is led to value those that must work at mundane jobs to survive, and care for those who have wrinkles, spots and crooked noses above those that are rich or young and beautiful. In the beginning of the film we are introduced to Albert Nobbs who has suppressed emotion and the self and is the perfect waiter, diligent, subservient and always thoughtful to the needs of the guests. Though this lack of humanity creates a difference and therefore a distance between Albert and everyone one else. Through a meeting with the house painter Mr Page, Albert Nobbs begins to dare to hope for a different life.Sylvianoreply@blogger.com