Today’s Fan-art is by I-Am-Bleu. It’s adorable rendering of Frollo. I love the Clopin puppet. Such a cute reverse of Clopin with the Frollo puppet ^^.
Frollo by I_Am_Bleu
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A brief Hunchback of Notre Dame reference that may go unnoticed is in the 1999 film Runaway Bride.
Maggie Carpenter (Julia Roberts) rings a church bell, Runaway Bride
During Maggie Carpenter’s (Julia Roberts) wedding rehearsal rings the church bell to which Ike Graham says “Sanctuary.” Twice!
Ike Graham (Richard Gere) says “Sanctuary,” Runaway Bride
A mixed-up reference as Quasimodo don’t say Sanctuary when he is ringing the bells but whatever. Bells and uttering “Sanctuary” is a recipe for a Quasimodo reference.
Loading ...This one mistake I have noticed, I’m sure there is more. This occurs during the attack on Notre Dame at about the 1 hour 39 minute mark in the version English. Esmeralda is sitting in her room and she hears the attack and goes to check it out. Between her hearing the attack and leaving her room she changes her costume.
Long Shot of Esmeralda wearing a second white chemise, 1956 The Hunchback of Notre Dame
In the long shot on Esmeralda in her room she wearing a white chemise with short sleeves and a rope tied around her bodice. It has a Grecian vibe. However in the very next shot she is back in her normal long sleeve white chemise.
The shot after the long shot and Esmeralda is back in her standard white chemise, 1956 The Hunchback of Notre Dame
It’s jarring but not a big deal but this means there is another costume that they either cut or the replaced. Which costume do you prefer. I like the style of the mistake costume but her standard one is more in keeping with novel.
Next 1956 post- Conclusion
Esmeralda (Gina Lollobrigida), 1956 Hunchback of Notre Dame
From this you can get the scope the of the first act. The sets are very well done with lots of levels. I will say I’m a bit disappointed in the costumes but this production has lot of people to dress and chorus and dancer I’m sure have several costume changes so I’m will let that go.
This really does seem like an English version of Der Glockner von Notre Dame. They have Zuflcht (Sanctuary), Hoch uber der Welf (High above the World), and Esmeralda. I can’t help wondering what changes were made from Glockner to this musical version as this show was called collaboration between the school and Disney. So I while I’m not against an straight version I do hope that this version has its own spin to it.
In Soviet Russia Hunchback Joke
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUPEw_X6heU&feature=youtu.be
This is Myriam Brousseau singing Bohemienne in English during a radio interview for promoting the Asian Tour. She was the Alternate of Esmeralda and Fleur de Lys in the Asian Tour and the World Tour of Notre Dame de Paris.
I rather like her rendition of Bohemienne. She has a really good control of voice. It probably one the better English version of this song.
Today’s Fan Art is KtObermanns. It’s called Dread Pirate Esme based on the classic movie The Princess Bride. I love this it’s just an interesting spin on the Hunchback and the Princess Bride characters. It’s perfect!
Dread Pirate Esme by KtObermanns
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Let’s talk about Game of Thrones because everyone else is. Game of Thrones
First up fan-favorite Tyrion Lannister.
Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister, Game of Thrones
Tyrion is a dwarf and is often called the imp. But more than that in book he is supposed to be quite ugly. He is described as having stubby legs a jutting forehead, mismatched eyes of green and black, and lank, white-blonde hair. Later he gets an injury that removes most of his nose. So he is deformed. While he isn’t characterized as being a nice as Quasimodo he does have sympathy for outcasts and the mistreated.
Sandor Clegane a.k.a the Hound
Rory McCann as Sandor Clegane, Game of Thrones
The Hound also has a deformity as result of getting very badly burned as a child. He is obsessed with Sansa Stark who is considered a great beauty. He is attracted to her after she shows him some compassion and treats him like a human. He reminds me of Frollo and Quasimodo. And Quasimodo was liken to a dog.
Petyr Baelish
Aidan Gillen as Petyr Baelish, Sophie Turner as Sansa Stark, Game of Thrones
He sort of has Frollo level obession, first with Catelyn Stark and then that get refocuses on her daughter, Sansa Stark who looks like her.
Sansa Stark
Sophie Turner as Sansa Stark, Game of Thrones
She is like Esmeralda in the sense that she captures men’s attentions and is a great beauty.
Arianne Martell
Arianne Martell by Matt Olson, Game of Thrones
She seems to resemble Esmeralda in the looks department. She is short, buxon, large dark eyes, olive skin, long black eyes. I would say whoever they get to cast her for the show could make a lovely Esmeralda except the show cut her and that was a dumb movie. I hated season five.
Edited July 27th, 2015
Esmeralda exerting some power Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Disney’s Esmeralda has a great style to emulate.It’s fun, bold and easy, what it really breaks down to is a peasant blouse with an interesting neckline and sleeve, purple bottoms, and a teal or blue statement belt. Gold complete the look. you can also had a purple scarf for a bit more punch. Keep the shoes minimal as she is barefoot.
Here are few pieces you get from Amazon to add a little Esmeralda spice to your wardrobe. (post is a little long)
Peasant Blouses; all come in white
Bottoms; all come in purple
Belts;
This is perfect, great color and you get the stripe affect.
Scarfs;
comes in purple
Shoes;
Jewelry; Remember, keep it gold and make sure you get bangles or a cuff and hoop earrings.