Comments on: Gone With the Wind – I Beg to Differ, Not Really a Classic. http://www.vedainformatics.com/veranda/gone-with-the-wind-%e2%80%93-i-beg-to-differ-not-really-a-classic/ A place where we meet and chat Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:40:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Marly http://www.vedainformatics.com/veranda/gone-with-the-wind-%e2%80%93-i-beg-to-differ-not-really-a-classic/#comment-924 Marly Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:17:05 +0000 http://www.vedainformatics.com/veranda/?p=1591#comment-924 You have interesting perspective on the movie based on the Pulitzer prize-winning, best-selling novel. The title, "Gone with the Wind" is actually derived from the Ernest Dowson poem: "I have forgot much, Cynara! gone with the wind." What I find so intriguing is that Margaret Mitchell almost named the main character Pansy O'Hara. Not a suitable name for such a feisty character. Thanks for your thought-provoking post! You have interesting perspective on the movie based on the Pulitzer prize-winning, best-selling novel. The title, “Gone with the Wind” is actually derived from the Ernest Dowson poem: “I have forgot much, Cynara! gone with the wind.” What I find so intriguing is that Margaret Mitchell almost named the main character Pansy O’Hara. Not a suitable name for such a feisty character. Thanks for your thought-provoking post!

]]> By: maheswaran.g http://www.vedainformatics.com/veranda/gone-with-the-wind-%e2%80%93-i-beg-to-differ-not-really-a-classic/#comment-918 maheswaran.g Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:53:08 +0000 http://www.vedainformatics.com/veranda/?p=1591#comment-918 I didn't hate this movie. I am not comfortable with comparing Gone with the Wind with Casablanca and the way Melanie is being treated. Your Henry Higgins (Rex Harrison is the real name I believe) reminds me My Fair Lady. I liked this movie too. Call it a romantic comedy, but for me a its a pure romance. Remember, how Audrey Hepburn jumps when she gets a box of chocolates? Mahesh I didn’t hate this movie. I am not comfortable with comparing Gone with the Wind with Casablanca and the way Melanie is being treated. Your Henry Higgins (Rex Harrison is the real name I believe) reminds me My Fair Lady. I liked this movie too. Call it a romantic comedy, but for me a its a pure romance. Remember, how Audrey Hepburn jumps when she gets a box of chocolates?

Mahesh

]]> By: Romila http://www.vedainformatics.com/veranda/gone-with-the-wind-%e2%80%93-i-beg-to-differ-not-really-a-classic/#comment-915 Romila Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:23:02 +0000 http://www.vedainformatics.com/veranda/?p=1591#comment-915 And Maheswaran - what do you mean close to your heart - your review says you hated it!!! Now you've confused me!!! And Maheswaran - what do you mean close to your heart - your review says you hated it!!! Now you’ve confused me!!!

]]> By: Romila http://www.vedainformatics.com/veranda/gone-with-the-wind-%e2%80%93-i-beg-to-differ-not-really-a-classic/#comment-914 Romila Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:52:12 +0000 http://www.vedainformatics.com/veranda/?p=1591#comment-914 Arunesh - you are too funny!!! Middle-age break ups??? All I have to say is, "Here's looking at you , kid" - If I refuse to approach middle age, you are way behind, my dear. I tried the Scarlett bit myself - doesn't work though - didn't find my Rhett Butler but have settled for my very own Henry Higgins!!! Arunesh - you are too funny!!! Middle-age break ups??? All I have to say is, “Here’s looking at you , kid” - If I refuse to approach middle age, you are way behind, my dear. I tried the Scarlett bit myself - doesn’t work though - didn’t find my Rhett Butler but have settled for my very own Henry Higgins!!!

]]> By: maheswaran.g http://www.vedainformatics.com/veranda/gone-with-the-wind-%e2%80%93-i-beg-to-differ-not-really-a-classic/#comment-907 maheswaran.g Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:29:26 +0000 http://www.vedainformatics.com/veranda/?p=1591#comment-907 Hi Romila, I agree with your idea that "the movie is one of the few that really do justice to the book." Actually, i forgot about it. Liking Butler is a different thing. Who will not? Being a colonel and all, having girls falling, lot of money, booze and so on. Not only women, even men would like him. This movie, however, is little close to my heart and my comments are very thought out. Best Regards, Mahesh Hi Romila,

I agree with your idea that “the movie is one of the few that really do justice to the book.” Actually, i forgot about it.

Liking Butler is a different thing. Who will not? Being a colonel and all, having girls falling, lot of money, booze and so on. Not only women, even men would like him. This movie, however, is little close to my heart and my comments are very thought out.

Best Regards,

Mahesh

]]> By: dax http://www.vedainformatics.com/veranda/gone-with-the-wind-%e2%80%93-i-beg-to-differ-not-really-a-classic/#comment-902 dax Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:24:13 +0000 http://www.vedainformatics.com/veranda/?p=1591#comment-902 (Giggle) It is true that women find GWTW irresistable. I bagged my first girlfriend because she left a note full of adoration for Rhett Butler in the book and I found it when I borrowed it. I worked the Rhett Butler angle to the max and she liked it. Thank god, I did not work the Casablanca Borgie angle - that came later in life with middle-aged breakups. (Giggle) It is true that women find GWTW irresistable. I bagged my first girlfriend because she left a note full of adoration for Rhett Butler in the book and I found it when I borrowed it.

I worked the Rhett Butler angle to the max and she liked it. Thank god, I did not work the Casablanca Borgie angle - that came later in life with middle-aged breakups.

]]> By: Romila http://www.vedainformatics.com/veranda/gone-with-the-wind-%e2%80%93-i-beg-to-differ-not-really-a-classic/#comment-896 Romila Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:09:56 +0000 http://www.vedainformatics.com/veranda/?p=1591#comment-896 OMG Maheswaran - do you really feel all this? I really really liked Gone With the Wind and was so inspired by Scarlett O'Hara as a teenager. Rhett was THE MAN to die for. The ruthlessness, unscrupulousness and strength that Scarlett shows not only in gaining what she desires but to save Tara and its people through the Civil War really moved me. She wasn't hopelessly in love with Rhett Butler - it was that spineless Ashley bloke that she pined for through out and by the time she realized that the only man for her was Rhett - he frankly didn't give a damn. I also thought it brought out the transition of African Americans from being slaves to beginning to find their feet quite well. And I think that the movie is one of the few that really do justice to the book. The only other one I thought did that was Thorn Birds. Remember Father Ralph?? Oh wrong gender - you would remember Meggie na? OMG Maheswaran - do you really feel all this? I really really liked Gone With the Wind and was so inspired by Scarlett O’Hara as a teenager. Rhett was THE MAN to die for. The ruthlessness, unscrupulousness and strength that Scarlett shows not only in gaining what she desires but to save Tara and its people through the Civil War really moved me. She wasn’t hopelessly in love with Rhett Butler - it was that spineless Ashley bloke that she pined for through out and by the time she realized that the only man for her was Rhett - he frankly didn’t give a damn.

I also thought it brought out the transition of African Americans from being slaves to beginning to find their feet quite well.

And I think that the movie is one of the few that really do justice to the book. The only other one I thought did that was Thorn Birds. Remember Father Ralph?? Oh wrong gender - you would remember Meggie na?

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