tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post3735937455482585671..comments2024-03-04T04:09:12.742-06:00Comments on Quiet Life: Farewell Downton AbbeyDonna Boucherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-90649881320883593862016-03-09T13:12:13.929-06:002016-03-09T13:12:13.929-06:00My favorite moment was when Violet told Cora that ...My favorite moment was when Violet told Cora that she was doing a good job at the hospital. Made me choke up. :)Chrystalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-1878527779847663752016-03-08T21:07:57.288-06:002016-03-08T21:07:57.288-06:00I wished they had used a real baby for that scene....I wished they had used a real baby for that scene.Andrea B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03917836206949412580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-68428200208718611882016-03-08T11:54:57.738-06:002016-03-08T11:54:57.738-06:00I don't think I'm the right person to do t...I don't think I'm the right person to do this. I didn't noticed all the details like others did!! Donna Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-92030224382997136852016-03-08T11:26:21.495-06:002016-03-08T11:26:21.495-06:00What a wonderful idea, Alison! Donna, please do. ...What a wonderful idea, Alison! Donna, please do. Maybe the best and the worst of the Downtown dresses, or most stunning hats, or something. You are so good at that sort of thing!<br /><br />Debbie Z. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-62236515207871175932016-03-08T10:25:22.304-06:002016-03-08T10:25:22.304-06:00I read that the scene in the kitchen where everyon...I read that the scene in the kitchen where everyone is saying goodbye to Barrow and Sybbie runs over and gives him a body hug was totally unscripted, and that made it especially sweet to me. I was charmed by every moment of the finale and will miss this show for a long time to come!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06855207208167066483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-80591179717276070882016-03-08T08:32:37.289-06:002016-03-08T08:32:37.289-06:00I wondered the babies name too. I wondered if it w...I wondered the babies name too. I wondered if it was John and had to rewind to check.Donna Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-43399284679106301172016-03-07T22:35:31.853-06:002016-03-07T22:35:31.853-06:00It was so much fun and a perfect ending. The only...It was so much fun and a perfect ending. The only thing I want to know: what is did Anna name the baby boy?? I loved the scene of them in the bedroom and her holding her baby. Pure bliss for Anna and John. I heard that Julian's next show is called, The Gilded Age. Robin in New Jerseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07373250627112138763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-5005324974624932912016-03-07T21:47:36.557-06:002016-03-07T21:47:36.557-06:00Donna, what I would love is for you to post your f...Donna, what I would love is for you to post your favorite DA looks over the years in the spirit of your wonderful Oscar and other award show reviews. You have such a good eye, and it is so fun to swoon over the shots that you include...What do you say?Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156592992895592474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-68583649074470569652016-03-07T20:45:09.569-06:002016-03-07T20:45:09.569-06:00I guess I'm in the minority, I felt like they ...I guess I'm in the minority, I felt like they took the easy way out with all the happy endings. I love this show so much but I felt like it was a bit of a cop out. I cried so much a couple of weeks ago and I got got teary just hearing the intro music last night. I'm ready to rewatch the previous seasons!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-39898856437789526062016-03-07T19:24:53.618-06:002016-03-07T19:24:53.618-06:00It was brilliant.
As you said, a masterpiece. I&#...It was brilliant.<br /><br />As you said, a masterpiece. I'm sad it is ended because there is so little brilliant writing on television. Each character is so sharply drawn and the finale had them each in their most perfect and lovable form. All of the little pairings, one after another, some only hinted at, was a good way to end. It came to the brink of sentimentality but not over in my opinion. <br /><br />It was brilliant to end on New Year's Eve! Ending with a beginning.<br /><br />What will Julian Fellows bless us with next??Clayvesselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796290313996857351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-71429352810352708382016-03-07T17:59:52.240-06:002016-03-07T17:59:52.240-06:00I was thinking the same thing. And the loud "...I was thinking the same thing. And the loud "speak now or forever hold your peace?" I was holding my breath then. Southern Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06101132263339427001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-91341483695431159172016-03-07T16:42:43.776-06:002016-03-07T16:42:43.776-06:00Yes! You found it! :)Yes! You found it! :)Mary Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546964091327875343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-62932929991673066702016-03-07T16:05:13.339-06:002016-03-07T16:05:13.339-06:00"Edith is going to be happy. Just think about..."Edith is going to be happy. Just think about that!"<br />"You're right, of course, hurrah!"<br /><br />Donna Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-7900036027747477272016-03-07T15:19:49.960-06:002016-03-07T15:19:49.960-06:00I loved it all! The scene where Sybbie came up and...I loved it all! The scene where Sybbie came up and hugged Barrows was unscripted according to an article I read today. He looked so surprised and happy . I loved it!Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01987229070160255909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-55117961578219653012016-03-07T15:12:20.714-06:002016-03-07T15:12:20.714-06:00Now I will have to be satisfied with Downton memor...Now I will have to be satisfied with Downton memories...thanks Donna for the final show recap. I guess this means there will not be a movie after all. I watched a youtube with Maggie Smith on a talk show and she said that she was kind of glad it was over since Granny was about 110 years old. Maggie Smith has a very dry sense of humor. I am getting my Downton fix reading her new biography by Michael Coveney. love and prayers, jepAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-86252910601790115912016-03-07T14:10:48.630-06:002016-03-07T14:10:48.630-06:00And the "Your Mary is not my Mary." foll...And the "Your Mary is not my Mary." followed by "Yes, let's hope it stays that way." conversation. :)Mary Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546964091327875343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-21216231130295279242016-03-07T13:26:57.243-06:002016-03-07T13:26:57.243-06:00This morning I am trying not to feel a little blue...This morning I am trying not to feel a little blue that it is all over! I loved every minute of the final episode and I am so grateful to Julian Fellowes for giving everyone happiness all around. My favorite scene? The reconciliation at the Ritz. Finally, joy for Edith! And those darling children (so sweet with Barrows). I kept thinking that George actually looked like his daddy, Matthew Crawley. And how wonderful that he will now have a sibling. The Auld Lang Syne at the end was just too wonderful- so moving, and made my teary. Of course eventually I am going to have to buy all the seasons so that I can rewatch and rewatch. Thank you, Donna, for all your recaps here. It was always the first place I came the morning after an episode. There is nothing like enjoyment shared by like-minded people!<br /><br />Debbie Z. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-45191150082398737492016-03-07T12:47:45.569-06:002016-03-07T12:47:45.569-06:00I loved every minute of it! I am seriously choked ...I loved every minute of it! I am seriously choked up reading the comments here - brings it all back.... Much like another series we watched for years (Parenthood), this one will forever capture a time in my life, and even better than Parenthood, will rekindle wonderful memories..... I am going to watch the whole series again this summer or early next fall. I, too, will miss your recaps, Donna. They were always a highlight of my Monday mornings at work....<br /><br />Love live the Crawleys!meeshkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04907576482287003124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-11831844631911299922016-03-07T12:32:35.422-06:002016-03-07T12:32:35.422-06:00Yes, the hand shaking. Very intimate!Yes, the hand shaking. Very intimate!Donna Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-82748095422247008622016-03-07T12:17:44.999-06:002016-03-07T12:17:44.999-06:00I was so not ready for it to be over! It wasn'...I was so not ready for it to be over! It wasn't as dramatic as the other episodes but so sweet and so dear! And finally for Edith to get her happiness! And even for the new mother-in-law, who really looked like she was going to end it all, to tell her that she couldn't help but be pleased to have a daughter-in-law who was so honest. She even won her over. So incredibly pleased for Mr. Mosely and his class! And even though I had hated Mr. Barrow for years, I had begun to feel sorry for him the last couple of seasons and was so glad to see him get the job and know he would stay at Downton. It was just so lovely that everyone was pleased for him. All in all, a beautiful ending! But really, I just wanted one more!marcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07907117038329289549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-77100809316030503762016-03-07T12:12:14.468-06:002016-03-07T12:12:14.468-06:00Yay for warm fuzzies!Yay for warm fuzzies!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274481412344071315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-55291861603591871992016-03-07T12:11:46.565-06:002016-03-07T12:11:46.565-06:00{{{LIKE}}} :-){{{LIKE}}} :-)Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274481412344071315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-1374971607934803932016-03-07T12:08:06.585-06:002016-03-07T12:08:06.585-06:00It was so brilliant and I cannot wait to watch it ...It was so brilliant and I cannot wait to watch it again. And again. And again.<br /><br />Bertie’s face at the reconciliation dinner? Each time a waiter approached with a menu or the drinks, he appeared to be having so much trouble holding himself together. After reading what you posted about it being the final scene film, that adds another context to it. So moving! When Mary got the look on her face at the Dowager’s home and you just knew she was going to try to arrange something for Edith and Bertie? When Edith approached Mary and asked why she did work towards Edith’s happiness? Edith telling all to her future mother-in-law – consequences be damned – because she felt it was the right thing to do? Bertie demanding a kiss? Henry and Tom’s big adventure? Tom and Henry hanging out with Sybbie and George “working”? Mary’s pregnancy and Henry’s joy? The goodbye scene for Thomas with the children hugging and asking him not to go? Thomas thanking Anna, Baxter and Andy privately? Daisy and Andy finally “getting in step”? Mr. Mason asking Mrs. Patmore to visit the farm more often? The Dickie Merton rescue operation? Molesly being offered the teaching job? Baxter reassuring Molesly that they will most definitely continue to see one another? Carson realizing he could no longer work? Robert telling Cora he is proud of her? Edith’s joy on her wedding day? Robert gasping when Edith came down the stairs? Baby Bates arriving on New Year’s Eve? The Auld Lang Syne scene? These are some of the scenes that had me in tears last night. I’m sure I left out many. Absolute perfection. I love and will miss these characters so very much, but am forever grateful for this beautiful, beautiful world. Mary Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546964091327875343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-49374996558991029382016-03-07T12:06:48.868-06:002016-03-07T12:06:48.868-06:00I confess that the first time I watched, when Henr...I confess that the first time I watched, when Henry and Edith were driving down the road, I was afraid for a second that we were heading towards another car crash! Glad Julian didn't go that route.<br /><br />I loved it when Henry called her "Edie" when he saw her flat.<br /><br />Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274481412344071315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-19891164464380162102016-03-07T12:00:36.020-06:002016-03-07T12:00:36.020-06:00It was perfection in my opinion. It was the wrappi...It was perfection in my opinion. It was the wrapping up of six years in a box with a pretty bow on top. I loved Violet trying not to laugh at the advice column and telling Spratt she would be consulting him for fashion advice. All the handshaking amd kissing and affirmations gave me warm fuzzies. I like warm fuzzies. I wish Shirley MacLaine had made it for the wedding in this final episode. I recorded it so I can go back and see things I didn't see the first time. Now I'll be watching the waiters in the Edith and Bertie reconciliation scene, too. I'm going to miss your recaps!Southern Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06101132263339427001noreply@blogger.com