Carter Page III has the hallmarks of theatrical elegance of the late 19th century; his slow and southern drawl matches his refinement in dandy attire; the seasonal costume of his life style charms rich and bored wives of an affluent circle of women who leisurely play cards -and drink; bitch together in gossip with Carter Page: Carter Page III -unique as the gentleman and dandy of afternoon pleasure....
This was in Washington DC; present day- the grandeur of privilege momentarily fazed my attention of closeted ladies of play....and I really thought whether this were the same film that I had been watching that I had described in past two centuries? And yet, I do remember and acknowledge now that a modern, medical word was mentioned in the rich dialogue -that was very much the subject of vulgarity in the common use of language of the card playing ladies with the gentleman Carter of the day.....
I really thought that I was going to have a problem with Carter as the third heir -with his affectionate mannerisms - slowly and velvety drawn in casual and nonchalant approach.....but after a while, I didn't mind at all: I was actually drawn to his character: it felt refreshing in style of contrast to modern day conversation and behaviour?
The film itself was like a Phillip Marlow investigation with a semi-camp 'Marlow' in purple and white cotton knuckle dusters, showing off his presence and physique. But 'Carter' himself was a gentleman of refinement in elegant clothes: the brass, metal jewellery, and male masculinity of 'old leather boxing gloves' were out of date here.
'Marlow' or rather Carter Page III -embroiled himself in perjury to save the grace of a lady friend from the gossip machine of the American political market of which is seen through the dry eyes and dear ears of gay Carter Page and his circle of lady friends, who incidentally, are married or associated to the most powerful and influential politicians of the day.
Carter Page III is not without influence himself -or at least his generation of father and grandfather were certainly very much so remembered in that way..... Unfortunately he seems to be faulting to live up to his great name and reputation of his forefathers. His occupation is a 'walker- who walks with rich women from place to place!'
I liked this film - it intrigued me, and is worth watching again to follow the layout of players of who's who - there is a lot of name dropping here, but I've never had a good or retentive memory for this kind of stuff, and so I had to play again in sub-titles from the American accent of abstraction!
Woody Harrelson stars in the lead role, and fabulous he is, together with a super cast of supporting actors who are equal to the leading man....namely; Kristin Scott Thomas, Lauren Bacall, Ned Beatty, and a few more -which also includes Willem Dafoe!
The film leaves me feeling pretty good - and cool! Mr Carter Page III may initially think he has fallen from grace, but He is the stand up guy in great honour to himself....his forefathers shamefully in secret took advantage of their popular position to gain great financial profit without gallantry.....The film lingers in my mind of coolness and patience of longevity of righteousness of Mr Page - and I wish I could have been there myself to grace my influence with the affluent rich?
The film is as cool as the 'Sea Breeze' cocktail - that in character, Woody Harrelson ordered at the bar to drink with Lauren Bacall ( - who played Natalie.... the great actress herself who is best remembered in her debut film playing alongside Humphrey Bogart! ).....and there is more that I cannot say....
- I was beginning to tag along with this story, but then began to tire of his relaxed pleasure until Carter Page III stepped out of the plush building of afternoon desire, and drove off smoothly in his modern day, black limousine:
This was in Washington DC; present day- the grandeur of privilege momentarily fazed my attention of closeted ladies of play....and I really thought whether this were the same film that I had been watching that I had described in past two centuries? And yet, I do remember and acknowledge now that a modern, medical word was mentioned in the rich dialogue -that was very much the subject of vulgarity in the common use of language of the card playing ladies with the gentleman Carter of the day.....
I really thought that I was going to have a problem with Carter as the third heir -with his affectionate mannerisms - slowly and velvety drawn in casual and nonchalant approach.....but after a while, I didn't mind at all: I was actually drawn to his character: it felt refreshing in style of contrast to modern day conversation and behaviour?
The film itself was like a Phillip Marlow investigation with a semi-camp 'Marlow' in purple and white cotton knuckle dusters, showing off his presence and physique. But 'Carter' himself was a gentleman of refinement in elegant clothes: the brass, metal jewellery, and male masculinity of 'old leather boxing gloves' were out of date here.
'Marlow' or rather Carter Page III -embroiled himself in perjury to save the grace of a lady friend from the gossip machine of the American political market of which is seen through the dry eyes and dear ears of gay Carter Page and his circle of lady friends, who incidentally, are married or associated to the most powerful and influential politicians of the day.
Carter Page III is not without influence himself -or at least his generation of father and grandfather were certainly very much so remembered in that way..... Unfortunately he seems to be faulting to live up to his great name and reputation of his forefathers. His occupation is a 'walker- who walks with rich women from place to place!'
I liked this film - it intrigued me, and is worth watching again to follow the layout of players of who's who - there is a lot of name dropping here, but I've never had a good or retentive memory for this kind of stuff, and so I had to play again in sub-titles from the American accent of abstraction!
Woody Harrelson stars in the lead role, and fabulous he is, together with a super cast of supporting actors who are equal to the leading man....namely; Kristin Scott Thomas, Lauren Bacall, Ned Beatty, and a few more -which also includes Willem Dafoe!
The film leaves me feeling pretty good - and cool! Mr Carter Page III may initially think he has fallen from grace, but He is the stand up guy in great honour to himself....his forefathers shamefully in secret took advantage of their popular position to gain great financial profit without gallantry.....The film lingers in my mind of coolness and patience of longevity of righteousness of Mr Page - and I wish I could have been there myself to grace my influence with the affluent rich?
The film is as cool as the 'Sea Breeze' cocktail - that in character, Woody Harrelson ordered at the bar to drink with Lauren Bacall ( - who played Natalie.... the great actress herself who is best remembered in her debut film playing alongside Humphrey Bogart! ).....and there is more that I cannot say....