Mary McMurray - Why on earth did you have Bess laugh and laugh and laugh and laugh and laugh and laugh and laugh - after biting into the pastry. It drives me insane. It really negatively affects my oft-desire to watch it, but I do so for the incredibly wonderful production values - the sets and art direction. Bess Sedgwick has nothing more to laugh at after the first bite of delight. Her face isn't shown having a thought that makes her laugh again, and no pastry is that funny. It was incredibly odd, and, given that you have a Facebook account, I was as close as I've ever come to joining just to ask this question, but wisely decided against doing so.
Also - another problem with the film is the ending. Why on earth did Bertram's Hotel need to close? It makes me ill that it does, and, it makes no sense. Really fouls things for me. And why was it that it sounded as though even the beautiful building would be torn down. Like wiping out all "evil?" Those were just burgalaries - who cares? The pastries.. the service.. the wallpaper.. the beautiful woods and upholstery = there was no need for its destruction. Cruel.
Also - another problem with the film is the ending. Why on earth did Bertram's Hotel need to close? It makes me ill that it does, and, it makes no sense. Really fouls things for me. And why was it that it sounded as though even the beautiful building would be torn down. Like wiping out all "evil?" Those were just burgalaries - who cares? The pastries.. the service.. the wallpaper.. the beautiful woods and upholstery = there was no need for its destruction. Cruel.