Topic: THE DAY BEFORE THE FINAL DAY OF 2006 (Read 37210 times)

bk · « **Reply #120 on:** December 30, 2006, 01:50:10 PM »

I'm going to take a Jacuzzi in a few minutes - haven't had one in a few weeks and my legs are really sore.

bk · « **Reply #121 on:** December 30, 2006, 01:51:04 PM »

Now to listen to more classical music - right now, the symphonies of Alan Rawsthorne, which I'm enjoying very much.

FJL · « **Reply #122 on:** December 30, 2006, 01:52:32 PM »

In honor of SPRING AWAKENING's success, there is apparently a new put-down going around town, to wit:

"Honey, YOU are the bitch of living."

("The Bitch of Living" is the name of one of the more exciting songs in SPRING AWAKENING.)

FJL · « **Reply #123 on:** December 30, 2006, 01:53:42 PM »

My last post wasn't directed at anyone here, just reporting a new theater-related trend in the making.

Matt H. · « **Reply #124 on:** December 30, 2006, 02:09:17 PM »

I'm heading down now to read more KATE and then settle in with DVDs for the evening.

bk · « **Reply #125 on:** December 30, 2006, 02:12:18 PM »

Spring Awakening's "success" at this point is strictly critical. It is not doing well at the box-office - not considering the reviews. I think January will be a very tough month for it and other shows. When they have to send teens all over the Internet to tell all the people who don't like the show how crazy they are and when they have to trumpet that SA made the cover of some teen magazine, well, I think they are flailing.

bk · « **Reply #126 on:** December 30, 2006, 02:12:46 PM »

I think I shall watch a couple of these low-budget Hammer Studios films noir.

FJL · « **Reply #127 on:** December 30, 2006, 02:20:58 PM »

You're right, of course, Bruce. The success is with the critics, financial success for Spring Awakening is hardly assured. If the subject matter and frankly depressing nature of (the mostly marvelous) Spring Awakening weren't adversely affecting word of mouth, reviews of that ilk would have led to immediate sell-outs, even in the week before Christmas.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #128 on:** December 30, 2006, 02:28:13 PM »

DR FJL Emily from Canada used to post.

My thoughts. The words of departure would be the key. An indication that you have enjoyed the company of the person, a "loose" invitation to meet again at some stage, and an apology (though only necessary for politeness) that you must "desert" your friend as you have other matters to attend.

Even perhaps a "Next time" perhaps we can go for coffee elsewhere etc. may be appropriate.

Throw away the guilt! Of course Mother Helen would have dealt with the situation in a superior fashion.

bk · « **Reply #129 on:** December 30, 2006, 02:54:33 PM »

Have had the Jacuzzi and feel ever so relaxed now, with soreness from legs practically gone. I shall now watch a film noir or something that purports to be a film noir.

bk · « **Reply #130 on:** December 30, 2006, 02:56:13 PM »

I'm trying to think of other film performances I liked and/or even saw this year. I did like the suicidal guy (I can never remember his name) from Little Miss Sunshine. Haven't seen The Departed so don't know if that's good Jack or bad Jack. Haven't seen The Queen or The Illusionist.

bk · « **Reply #131 on:** December 30, 2006, 02:56:47 PM »

Oh, and there was that actor who played the gay-seeming husband in Friends With Money - he was very good in a very bad movie.

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #132 on:** December 30, 2006, 03:00:38 PM »

bk, I also like Meryl Streep. She is a very talented actress.

For film: Helen Mirren and Meryl Streep!

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #133 on:** December 30, 2006, 03:03:24 PM »

I really do need to add Miss Little Sunshine to my list of movies to view..

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #134 on:** December 30, 2006, 03:06:22 PM »

bk, are you familiar with the movie Nicholas and Alexandra?

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #135 on:** December 30, 2006, 03:09:20 PM »

bk, a freind game me a fun treat to watch last night, a copy of M*A*S*H, where you appeared as a patient. You were quite humorous!

bk · « **Reply #136 on:** December 30, 2006, 03:18:19 PM »

Humorous? I think I was near death. Of course, that IS humorous.

I do know Nicholas and Alexandra - good but not great film.

bk · « **Reply #137 on:** December 30, 2006, 03:18:45 PM »

Pizza is in the oven. I'm most curious as to how it will taste.

bk · « **Reply #138 on:** December 30, 2006, 03:19:10 PM »

If, for some reason I don't care for it, I shall simply go to Quickie's and order a few slices.

bk · « **Reply #139 on:** December 30, 2006, 03:20:00 PM »

I'm waiting for Mr. Rawsthorne's symphony to be over. It's the final movement and, as we all know, some movements are longer than others.

bk · « **Reply #140 on:** December 30, 2006, 03:21:50 PM »

The pizza does smell good, I'll say that. Unlike most frozen pizzas, this one actually smells like a pizza. I did what was suggested - took it out of the freezer, took the pizza out of the pan it comes in, wiped the moisture from the pan, put a little oil in the pan and then put the frozen pizza back in the pan. Then that went in the refrigerator to sit for three hours. Then it went in the oven. It should be ready in about thirty-something minutes.

bk · « **Reply #141 on:** December 30, 2006, 03:22:12 PM »

I am my own frenzy.

bk · « **Reply #142 on:** December 30, 2006, 03:22:32 PM »

Mr. Rawsthorne's movement is taking forever.

bk · « **Reply #143 on:** December 30, 2006, 03:22:57 PM »

Well, perhaps the movement can finish later, because I'm in the mood for noir.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #144 on:** December 30, 2006, 03:25:53 PM »

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAKOTACELT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #145 on:** December 30, 2006, 03:26:47 PM »

The Pogue is back. Boy, one of the things I miss most about LA, BK, is my jacuzzi. We have a jacuzzi bathtub but it's just not quite the same thing.

I'm busy translating and adapting TARTUFFE for our spring production. I will play Orgon. I never done anything like this before and I'm having a great time. So far, I'm happy with the work and think it's going to be pretty funny. Knock wood.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #146 on:** December 30, 2006, 03:27:51 PM »

After donating all those clothes yesterday, it was time to upgrade my wardrobe. I had a wonderful time shopping today. Lots of good sales out there. My resolution this year is to forget that everyday at work is casual day and to start dressing up more every day. Thus the cleaning out of the old wardrobe and the work on upgrading is the first step to keeping that resolution

Cillaliz · « **Reply #147 on:** December 30, 2006, 03:29:18 PM »

Time to feed the cats, then I think I'm going to bake a cake. A yellow cake with chocolate frosting....yum...

Cillaliz · « **Reply #148 on:** December 30, 2006, 03:30:56 PM »

I thoroughly enjoyed David Hyde Pierce in CURTAINS and Edward Hibbert in CURTAINS. Christine Ebersole in GREY GARDENS was fantastic as well. I haven't seen too many movies this year, so I don't really have an answer there...maybe Edward Norton in the Illusionist

Cillaliz · « **Reply #149 on:** December 30, 2006, 03:33:10 PM »

I think I'm going to see SPRING AWAKENING in March. I don't know if I'll like it, but I am intrigued. I also want to see COMPANY and will, of course, be seeing CURTAINS again. I'm anxious to see the changes since the first week of previews in LA. I thought I'd have time for 4 shows, but I think I'll keep it at 3

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