Word: english
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Welsh, no. You can translate it, paraphrase it as that, but it is a bastardization of English and Welsh together. It's meant to be nonsensical as well, there is nothing meant...
...Anna and the King of Siam as well as the catchy and charming Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The King and I (starring the unforgettable Yul Brynner and Deborah Kerr). The story is simple: the king of Siam hires a foreign schoolteacher to teach his court (including his 58 children) English and give insight into the ways of the West. A clash of traditions and customs ensue, but so does a growing relationship between the stern ruler and the headstrong schoolteacher...
...film's start, Anna tells her son outright that the ways of the English are the ways of the world--and if they aren't, then they should be. With statements like that, the film doesn't allow for anyone's actions to speak; somewhat like a dimestore romance novel, it hits its audience over the head declaring the different sensibilities of Anna and the king loud and clear. These sentiments are bannered across the screen, although in the two hour, 40 minute movie, there is plenty of time to allow them to unfold naturally...
...much to sigh and smile at. While the film's message may not be clear, what is obvious is the talent of Chow Yun-Fat and his ability to carry a film. He perfectly complements and is at home amongst the rich sets and lush landscapes. Despite that neither English or the Siamese he speaks in the film are well-known languages to him, his words are infused with a range of convincing emotions. Chow is the perfect man to help illustrate traditional Thai customs, sensibilities and statecraft. Without being overly dramatic, he pulls off the role of the wise...
...have a 7-inch (record) and are coming out with a live CD and an LP, all on English Muffin records, distributed by Swill records. And also we'll tour Europe...