Written by Suzanne Fagence Cooper ... ... As Effie’s biographer, I have spent years trying to unravel the myths and misunderstandings about this relationship. We can reconstruct much of Effie’s world through the thousands of family letters that survive. Like Emma Thompson, I was drawn to Effie by the shimmering details of her writing. She is smart, sociable and sharp-tongued. But there is always an underlying reserve ... But, I like others also worry about how the movie might give those not familiar with the contributions of Ruskin only a narrow view of his life. (I dont think this article has been posted here yet ?) independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/reviews/effie-gray-new-film-starring-emma-thompson-shows-real-women-and-true-heartache-9775938.html
Posted on: Tue, 07 Oct 2014 19:16:04 +0000