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Yes, well … ahem another break in transmission from Blogtoberfest … but this time because yesterday was FlashGordonFest. A group of us seem to have got into the rhythm of meeting up every year or so for lunch and then a cosy down with Flash Gordon for the afternoon …
Most excellent. Really.
You should give it a try if you’re in any way in need of … well, I don’t know quite what actually, but whatever it is that you might be in need of, this movie is bound to have it at some point in the proceedings …
Aside from the obvious boon of a bit of Queen, for a start it has Max von Sydow for chrissakes, camping it up with a lot of serious beading goin on …
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Not to mention Topol! And a whole heap of red and gold … I think they blew all the budget on the costumes and then scribbled the script on a cocktail napkin … never mind, it only enhances it really …
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Oh, and let’s not forget BRIAN BLESSED in all his shouty glory … with thighs like a Christmas turkey … marvellous …
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One of our FlashFest (catchy, huh?) gang is also called Brian and he also has a deep sonic booming voice and laugh … The joy of FlashFest is listening to him laugh at Brian Blessed … it’s like stereo Brians LOL …
I love this clip because now it makes me think of Hadley@FlyingBlindOnARocketCycle every time I see the film …
Oh and for all us first time hipsters out there, Peter Wyngarde with his gold (natch) head:
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He was a God as Jason King, way back in the 70s …
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So wrong … and yet …
Finally, let's not forget Timothy Dalton …
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For some, Dalton was the ultimate Mr Rochester in the BBC Jane Eyre…
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I’m a Michael Jayston man, meself … it’s an age thing … that voice …
Anyway, ahem, that’s what I’ve been up to … Not a stitch was sewn, nor a FQ stroked ….
Did you have a good weekend?
Who is your Mr Rochester?
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This giveaway will run for the duration of Blogtoberfest – that is, until midnight 31st October UK time - I’ll announce the winner as close to November 1st as I can, to give you plenty of time to make a little something for Christmas.
International entries welcome!