The Hunchblog of Notre Dame

21May 2012

Hunchback Zodiacs

by jess

Astrological Zodiac with corresponding Hunchback character find which character you are. I’m Master Florain the deaf judge who is too vain to admit he’s deaf…… not sure how I feel about that. (For this I ignored the characters birthdays since two are mentioned in the book and I also based this off the book)

Aries – Phoebus (March 21-April 19)

Aries Phoebus

Pros – Independent, Generous, Optimistic, Enthusiastic, Courageous
Cons – Moody, Short tempered, Self-involved, Impulsive, Impatient

Taurus -Jehan (April 20 – May 20)

Taurus Jehan

Pros – Dependable, Persistent, Loyal, Patient, Generous
Cons – Stubborn, Laziness, Possessive, Materialistic, Self-indulging

Gemini -Esmeralda (May 21-June 20)

Gemini Esmeralda

Pros- Energetic, Clever, Imaginative, Witty, Adaptable
Con- Superficial, Impulsive, Restless, Devious, Indecisive

Cancer -Quasimodo (June 21 -July 22)

Cancer Quasimodo

Pros -Loyalty, Dependable, Caring, Adaptable, Responsive
Cons – Moody, Clingy, Self-pitying, Oversensitive, Self-absorbed

Leo -Fleur de Lys (July 23 -Aug 22)

Leo Fleur de Lys

Pros – Confident, Ambitious, Generous, Loyal, Encouraging
Cons -Pretentious, Domineering, Melodramatic, Stubborn, Vain

Virgo -Clopin (Aug 23- Sept 22)

Virgo Clopin

Pros -Analytical, Observant, Helpful, Reliable, Precise
Cons -Skeptical, Fussy, Inflexible, Cold, Interfering

Libra – Master Florian (Sept 23 – Oct 22)

Libra Master Florian

Pros – Diplomatic, Graceful, Peaceful, Idealistic, Hospitable
Cons – Superficial, Vain, Indecisive, Unreliable

Scorpio – Frollo (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Scorpio Frollo

Pros -Loyal, Passionate, Resourceful, Observant, Dynamic
Cons -Jealous, Obsessive, Suspicious, Manipulative, Unyielding

Sagittarius -Djali (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

Sagittarius Djali

Pros – Independence
Cons – Unemotional

Capricorn – Louis (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Capricorn King Louis

Pros – Responsible, Patient, Ambitious, Resourceful, Loyal
Cons -Dictatorial, Inhibited, Conceited, Distrusting, Unimaginative

Aquarius -Gringoire (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

Aquarius Gringoire

Pros -Witty, Clever, Humanitarian, Inventive, Original
Cons -Stubborn, Unemotional, Sarcastic, Rebellious, Aloof

Pieces -Sister Gudule (Feb 19 – March 20)

Pieces Sister Gudule

Pros – Compassionate, Adaptable, Accepting, Devoted, Imaginative
Cons – Oversensitive, Indecisive, Self-pitying, Lazy, Escapist

Which character is your Zodiac Sign?

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20May 2012

Imaginary from Victor Hugo Immortal Classic

by jess

When I read this passage in Hunchback of Notre Dame “All at once the head of Phoebus she saw another head, – a livid, green, convulsed face, with the look of a soul in torment;” it always brings to mind one immortal face; The Grinch

The Grinch as Frollo

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19May 2012

Anne Meson in Notre Dame de Paris

by jess

Today we’re going to look at Anne Meson.

Anne Meson as Esmeralda Notre Dame de Paris

Meson has played both Esmeralda and Fleur de Lys. Other Actresses who shares this distinction are Julie Zenatti, Chiara di Bari and Jessica Grove. She is one of 10 actors that have been in two casts that are in different languages (Garou, Daniel Lavoie, Bruno Pelletier, Luck Merville, Natasha St.Pier, Matt Laurent, Robert Marien, Chiara Di Bari, Dennis Ten Vergert and Tim Driesen)

Meson when she was younger was the French Disney ambassador and sang songs for Oliver, Little Mermaid and Chip and Dale, Rescue Rangers. She sang Part of that World on the Little Mermiad 1990 sound track

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FZdkvzguus

Recently I found her website and I wanted to share the Notre Dame bits;

Anne Meson as Esmeralda in Morgdor Cast with Cyril NiccolaÃ¯ as Gringoire & Laurent BÃ n as Phoebus

Anne Meson as Esmeralda in Morgdor Cast

Anne Meson as Fleur de Lys in the Las Vegas Cast Notre Dame de Paris

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVorTyvVzmA&list=FLCmjM77B5AUW7TzpJKcHnYg&index=1&feature=plpp_video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAC2Wb8bDWY&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rgUEigAu0Q&feature=plcp&context=C3469516UDOEgsToPDskL21ee98ty58pY_5zh9yd5P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCnu-Oyk0tw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6F8wB6YI88

I wish I could have seen more of her performances.

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18May 2012

Fan-Art Friday 5/18/12

by jess

Today Fan-Art is by FluidGirl82. It’s Phantom meets Hunchback. With a little anime style to it and I also love the names of the actors and crew. I don’t know about you but I would see the movies though I don’t want to give Hollywood any ideas. After all they’re making Hunchback into an action-adventure movie that’s also as ridiculous as making Snow White a warrior in armor on horseback; Oh Wait they already did that in Snow White and the Huntsman. Anyway enjoy the Fan-art

The Phantom of Notre Dame by Fluidgirl82

A few years before I was a Hunchback of Notre Dame fan, I was very into Phantom of the Opera so when I saw this I had to post it. I still like the Phantom of the opera in fact I just saw the the Australian DVD of Love Never Dies and I liked more than I thought I would. I loved how cinematic it looked. Kind of makes me wonder how Notre Dame de Paris would look if it was professional shot in that manner. Anyway there are a lot similarities between Phantom and Hunchback and I’ll do come comparisons between the two stories sometime.

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17May 2012

Who would triumph in a Cat-fight? Notre Dame de Paris edition

by jess

Today’s Question is Who would win in a cat-fight, Esmeralda or Fleur de Lys? To answer this excellent question we must first identify who are the Fleur de Lys and Esmeralda in question. Since Fleur de Lys gets the most characterization in the musical Notre Dame de Paris version we’ll choose that one and for consistency well take out cue from that Esmeralda as well.

Okay we have are Fighters, Let’s look at the stats;

Esmeralda vs Fleur de Lys

Neither of them have good strength. Esmeralda has excellent dexterity and agility that helps her evade attacks. She has excellent charisma but doesn’t help in this fight. Fleur de Lys has a Constitution so she can endure a fight longer. She also has high stats in wisdom, perception and luck.

Mmm… they seem to be evenly matched. However we can’t forget personalities. Esmeralda is sweet and I don’t think she much of a fighter and Fleur de Lys is a ruthless, calculating bitch. She strikes me as someone who fights dirty while that notion wouldn’t even cross Esmeralda’s mind.

I would say that the winner would be Fleur de Lys, Esmeralda won’t even know what hit her.

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16May 2012

Simply Winsome; A Character Review of the 1923 Version of Esmeralda

by jess

Esmeralda Hunchback of Notre Dame Patsy Ruth Miller 1923

I think the 1923 version of Hunchback of Notre Dame is the best depiction of Esmeralda in an movie. She captures the original charm of Esmeralda from the book. She is young, sweet, free-spirited, innocent, romantic and a bit shallow. Let’s face it, Esmeralda is not a particularly deep character. She is not battling her own inner-demons nor is struggling against the social system. She just a young girl who likes to dance and the 1923 version allows her to be that character.

Esmeralda Rejecting Frollo Hunchback of Notre Dame Patsy Ruth Miller 1923

Unlike the Esmeralda of the novel the 1923 version has a bit more backbone and is more realistic. In the book Esmeralda is afraid of Frollo, in the 1923 she seems to ignore him or at most is just indifferent to him. Her behaving this way towards the Frollo character does make their relationship less dramatic though.

Esmeralda Rejecting Phoebus Hunchback of Notre Dame Patsy Ruth Miller 1923

Also in the book there is no issue for her about Phoebus’ nobility. In the 1923 version Esmeralda does understand the social differences between them and at one point tries to rejects him however she retracts that very quickly. It may seem like a contrived sub-plot but it does add a bit of maturity to her character that we don’t see in the book.

Esmeralda Rejecting Quasimodo Hunchback of Notre Dame Patsy Ruth Miller 1923

Much like novel Esmeralda the 1923 doesn’t have lot of depth her characterization, basically her motivation is love and nothing else. I appreciate that movie kept her character simple and sweet like she is in book, it’s a nice foil to subsequent Esmeraldas who are either more mature or have a cause.

Esmeralda Hunchback of Notre Dame Patsy Ruth Miller 1923

Next Time- Jehan a.k.a Not Frollo

Jehan Frollo (Brandon Hurst) Hunchback of Notre Dame 1923

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15May 2012

OT: Good Reason to Learn French

by jess

This Comic illustrates why people should learn French or any foreign language

chaud from Three word Phase

Comic from Three Word Phase

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14May 2012

New Squidoo Lens on Fleur de Lys’s Costume

by jess

Julie Zenatti as Fleur de Lys Notre Dame de Paris

Fleur de Lys; Costumes of Notre Dame de Paris

It’s still kind of a work in progress but it for the most part functionally done. the Lens is broken down for components instead of by casts.

Anne Menson as Fleur de Lys

Compared to Esmeralda’s costumes, I find Fleur de Lys’ costume a little plain. It’s a nice enough dress but a little lacklaster for the stage. I actully like it when she has a more intricate hairstyle and I like the romantic versions of the costume but with more vibrate saturated pink tone. In a way I prefer the concept design of Fleur de Lys better. I wonder how the different versions would have altered it. But then you have to wonder “what does the front look like?”

Fleur de Lys design for Notre Dame de Paris

Tell me what you think What do you think of Fleur de Lys’s costume from Notre Dame de Paris or the Notre Dame de Paris Costumes in general?

Hopefully I can do at least two more of these Notre Dame de Paris Costume lenses; one for the prison dress and one on Esmeralda’s bonus costumes. We’ll see about the male costumes.

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13May 2012

From Vaudeville to Toll Booth

by jess

You may not know this but around the turn of 19th century, Quasimodo decided to move out of Notre Dame to pursue his dream of being on the stage. He joined the ranks of Vaudeville where he became a star.

Quasimodo as a Vaudeville Star

In 1922 he got wind that Universal was doing a movie version of Hunchback and he decided to leave the stage and take the plunge into “moving picture” but he lost the role of Quasimodo to Lon Chaney because his movement were to subtle for the screen and he was just too “nice” in his depiction of himself.

After that he tried to return to the stage but he never reached the same level of stardom and when vaudeville cease to be Quasimodo once again tried the silver screen. He got a few bit roles here and there but sadly all of his films are considered lost. After 1936 Quasimodo went out the public eye. Recently however he was spotted working at a Toll Booth somewhere in New Jersey. Keep a look out for him, you may see him one day.