Kate Winslet and Alan Rickman video Q&A 14 April

Whaaaaat?

Ummm - Have some people just joined us from Rick's fan club page? There are lot of new names here.

I thought this was a thread for posters to ask questions, not to swear undying love? A thread for people wanting in formation about Rick and Kate and their work?

Hilarious!

I would like to ask Kate whether she prefers playing period or modern roles?

I can't wait to see the film. Kate Winslet is one of my favourite actresses. I would love to know how she manages to juggle being a mum with such an exacting career? I found it hard enough with secretarial work!

Also looking forward to seeing the film. Kate I love the dress you wore for the premiere. I have always admired your stance about being a "real woman" rather than an airbrushed Hollywood waif. Bravo to you. I'm sure it's not always been easy?

I hope I'm not too late? I read this morning in the paper that Kate was scared of Alan Rickman! Is this true?

I have a question for Alan Rickman. Does it bother you that you often seem to be typecast in people's minds as a villain - even though you are not necessarily typecast on screen? (And do you prefer playing goodies or baddies?)

Ooh Alan Rickman - swoon - does he mind being known as one of the sexiest actors ever?

so looking forward to seeing the film when it comes out I have fond memories of sense and sensibility - one of my favourite films. I remember lots of singing from Kate in particular in it. can we expect any musical renditions from her in this one? (I hope so) Kate, are you a musical person in real life?

Hi Kate, i loved oyur portrayal of Janine in the Divergent films. how was it to play such a hateful character? i read that you've built quite a friendship with Shailene Woodley - it must feel nice to be able to offer support and advice to younger actresses experiencing the industry as you did at tht age?

I loved Jude the Obscure, but then I'm mad keen on Thomas Hardy stuff anyway. Strangely enough, it was watching the trailers for Far from the Madding Crowd and A Little Chaos that made me realise that the latter was the one that I wanted to see. I also see [referring back to my point about the importance of publicity] that there are offers of film tickets and garden seeds etc. Very clever [but rather charming].

Dear Kate

If someone looks like everyone else at auditions, is there a good way to stand out?
Or is it a case of finding a different avenue in?

Does your name have to end in Mender to post on this thread?
Some right daft questions whatever

I can't believe Kate Winslet auditions any more soontobe! More like her agent begs her to consider a script having had an availability check first for the next 5 years!

I am not sure how your answer is relevant Soutra? I wasnt meaning her auditioning.
I think that she will be able to remember back to when she first auditioned? And will know others that do.
Whatever. I think that Kate can manage the question if she chooses to answer it.

Just how long is this Question & Answer film going to be? I'm going to need a bigger box of popcorn.

Oo-er Soontobe! Got out of bed the wrong side today?

I am happy as can be today!

Back to Kate I think!

For Mr. Rickman:

is it use that you are a descendant of Lieutenant John Rickman who sailed with Logo Cook?

James Cook. Sorry. There's no edit button.

This thread is the strangest thing I've ever seen on Gransnet.

Another world.

I wonder if AR and KW got to see all the posts?

It's a good job they're both such good actors as they'd never have been able to keep a straight face after reading some of them...

Phew, that's a relief. As Jingle says, this is surreal......... [dippy emoticon]