[NEEDLE DROP] “Both Sides Now” by Joni Mitchell in ‘Love Actually’
What Joni Mitchell album is in Love Actually?
Both Sides Now
The heart-wrenching scene sees Karen (Thompson) discover that her husband, Harry (Alan Rickman), bought a necklace for another woman and gave her a Joni Mitchell CD for Christmas instead. She heads to her bedroom where she breaks down as Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” plays.
How did Alan Rickman screw over Emma Thompson?
When Alan Rickman’s character Harry did the dirty on Emma Thompson’s Karen by buying a necklace for his secretary Mia in Love Actually, we all fumed. And when Karen discovered his dastardly deeds, before listening to the Joni Mitchell CD that revealed his adulterous ways, we all sobbed.
What CD does Alan Rickman give Emma Thompson in Love Actually?
Joni Mitchell CD
Karen accidentally discovers the necklace and thinks it’s for her, only to realise the heartbreaking truth when he gives her a Joni Mitchell CD instead. It leads to one of the most tearjerking scenes in British film: Karen listening to the CD in their bedroom, weeping and wondering what she’s going to do next.
Is River in Love Actually?
“River” appears in a scene in the 2003 movie Love Actually when Alan Rickman’s character Harry asks his wife Karen (Emma Thompson) what music they’re listening to.
Does Alan Rickman cheat Love Actually?
Well, one of the film’s writers, Emma Freud, sadly confirmed the worst, revealing that Harry and Mia’s affair wasn’t just emotional, and that they did in fact have sex. “DEFINITELY had an affair,” she wrote. “I begged richard [Love Actually director Richard Curtis] just to make it a flirtation, but no. the whole way.”
Who cheats on Emma Thompson in Love Actually?
Helena and I made our peace years and years ago.” In February 2018, Emma opened up about the affair again to an audience during a fundraising event for #MeToo by making a comparison to her character in the film Love Actually who is cheated on by her on-screen husband played by the late Alan Rickman.
Who is Joni Mitchell in Love Actually?
Joni is mentioned in the romantic comedy Love Actually by husband and wife Harry (played by Alan Rickman) and Karen (played by Emma Thompson). Harry: What is this we’re listening to? Karen: Joni Mitchell. Harry: I can’t believe you still listen to Joni Mitchell. Karen: I love her. And true love lasts a lifetime.
Is Joni Minaj mentioned in Love Actually?
Anyways, sorry if this came up already. And KYNW adds: Joni is mentioned in the romantic comedy Love Actually by husband and wife Harry (played by Alan Rickman) and Karen (played by Emma Thompson).
What is the name of the woman in Love Actually?
“River” appears in a scene in the 2003 movie Love Actually when Alan Rickman’s character Harry asks his wife Karen (Emma Thompson) what music they’re listening to. Later in the film, she opens his Christmas gift to discover it’s a Joni Mitchell CD and not the jewelry she found hidden, confirming her suspicions that he is keeping a mistress.
What are some of the best Joni Mitchell tribute albums?
Colin Steele Quartet (from “Joni: Jazz Interpretations of the Joni Mitchell Songbook” – 2020) David Johnson & Fake Zappa (from “In Search of Love and Music: A Tribute to Joni Mitchell” – 2019)
