::As ever thanks for sharing your memories. I know I linked you to the John Thaxter story about the Duchess of Malfi performance that he saw (it is still in my  if you want to see it again but here is the link to the poster of Hoskins and Mirren  to refresh your memory. They were also wonderful together in The Long Good Friday and then 20+ years later in Last Orders (film). I've been reminiscing about some of my other fave performances. His Iago opposite Anthony Hopkin's Othello is a treat and the TV version of Pennies from Heaven is an all timer. One early series that is available on DVD is Thick as Thieves. It was made back in 74. It also stars John Thaw. As Britcom's go it is probably middle of the pack but the chance to see both men so young is interesting. Perhaps my favourite performance of his early years - and still one of my all time fave Brit series - is Flickers. Made in 1980 it is about the early years of filmmaking. Bob Hoskins and Frances de la Tour are a treat together. They light up the screen and have scenes that are every bit as good as anything that Tracy and Hepburn did in their time. Regarding breadsticks - how would one tell the difference between the real thing and a prop heehee. I always appreciate your time and your responses.  |