http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005 by the authors Sun, 15 Feb 2004 10:30:22 EST http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/02/15/005923.php#comment-44738 I liked it too. None of the acting came off as particularly stellar but the story and ideas were well laid out. And of course the art direction, cinematography, and costume design were fantastic. Plus, i'm a big Scarlett fan, so that was a treat. What i found interesting was the authenticity of the 'pearl' theme. I remember from my art history courses that Dutch women wanted themselves painted with porcelain skin and their hair pulled all way the back to resemble a pearl. It appears the pearl was a popular accessory... 44738@blogcritics.org Sun, 15 Feb 2004 10:30:22 EST