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Re: WELCOME FEBRUARY
« Reply #150 on: February 01, 2010, 01:16:05 PM »

And no more UPS packages today, so I guess tomorrow I'll focus on another of the Criterion discs, probably HUNGER.
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« Reply #151 on: February 01, 2010, 01:16:15 PM »

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« Reply #152 on: February 01, 2010, 01:16:22 PM »

I think I've done about ten pages.  I'm going now to pick up the Blu and Ray of The Music Man.
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« Reply #153 on: February 01, 2010, 01:16:31 PM »

The Revolutionary went well yesterday.  I'm left handed, so that helps.  No, no sequencing was used in the production of this piece.  ;)

However, in related AMERICAN IDOL news, it turns out the deceased's grandson, who sang the Michael W. Smith opus "Friends" at the service, had actually made it to the second round of the Houston AI auditions, and he told us all about it.  They had to sleep in the Astrodome, groups of three are called up before an Associate Producer and asked to sing for no longer than 10 seconds.  In his group, the two others were simply told, "No," and were escorted away and they told him, "We'll keep you."  He had done 10 seconds of a country song and they told him they were a pop show, not a country show, so to choose something else to sing before the judges.  I can't remember what he said he chose, but when he got to the judges, he went up and they wouldn't let him do his original country song or start over.  Sad, because he does have a great voice.

I've heard many horror(?) stories about that whole vetting and winnowing process.  It's all about the "Look" and "TV-Q" before "Talent" is even considered.  -Thus those poor clueless souls who end up padding the prelim rounds on TV.

Which makes it all the worse when they bring someone who clearly lacks both "the look" and the talent before the judges for no other reason than to have a trainwreck for the viewers to gawk at.  It's another reason why I hate this show.
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Re: WELCOME FEBRUARY
« Reply #154 on: February 01, 2010, 01:16:41 PM »

Haven't heard about dinner tonight, so maybe it's not happening.
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« Reply #155 on: February 01, 2010, 01:17:05 PM »

And now it's time to get the rest of my day in gear.  Alas, I really don't think I'll be able to make it to B&N this afternoon for the Finian's Rainbow CD signing.  -Now, if they had scheduled it at 7:00 like all the other CD signing, well... But, noooo, this one is at 5:00... ;) -Sorry, DR George. :(

That's okay...and thanks for thinking of me. :)
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Re: WELCOME FEBRUARY
« Reply #156 on: February 01, 2010, 01:20:03 PM »

When I got in, I immediately sat down to watch LOLA MONTES. Suffice to say I had never seen anything remotely like this version of the movie. The circus scenes were completely new to me and certainly added another dimension to the movie that I vaguely remembered.

They've done a remarkable job restoring it to its correct Cinemascope ratio and with vivid color (typical EastmanColor with reds that are too candy cane red.)

Very entertaining film, but the lead just is SO flat and uncharismatic. Too bad they couldn't have done it with Vivien Leigh fifteen years prior. The role really needed some of her kittensh vivacity.

I'm so glad this is being rereleased.  The Fox Lorber (is that right?  can't remember and don't want to check right now) release had horrendous soundtrack problems.  There was a recurring hissing noise that was like an old LP with surface noise.  It would ebb and flow every few seconds.  I ultimately couldn't stand it and turned it off.
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« Reply #157 on: February 01, 2010, 01:21:16 PM »

The Revolutionary went well yesterday.  I'm left handed, so that helps.  No, no sequencing was used in the production of this piece.  ;)

However, in related AMERICAN IDOL news, it turns out the deceased's grandson, who sang the Michael W. Smith opus "Friends" at the service, had actually made it to the second round of the Houston AI auditions, and he told us all about it.  They had to sleep in the Astrodome, groups of three are called up before an Associate Producer and asked to sing for no longer than 10 seconds.  In his group, the two others were simply told, "No," and were escorted away and they told him, "We'll keep you."  He had done 10 seconds of a country song and they told him they were a pop show, not a country show, so to choose something else to sing before the judges.  I can't remember what he said he chose, but when he got to the judges, he went up and they wouldn't let him do his original country song or start over.  Sad, because he does have a great voice.

I've heard many horror(?) stories about that whole vetting and winnowing process.  It's all about the "Look" and "TV-Q" before "Talent" is even considered.  -Thus those poor clueless souls who end up padding the prelim rounds on TV.

Which makes it all the worse when they bring someone who clearly lacks both "the look" and the talent before the judges for no other reason than to have a trainwreck for the viewers to gawk at.  It's another reason why I hate this show.

Isaac is definitely good looking, I'm sure that played into it, and he has a very sweet persona.  His voice is sort of a midrange tenor/high bari sound with good timbre and control.  I actually asked him to join my community choir, but he has church choir rehearsals that night.  He's *very* religious, I will say that.
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« Reply #158 on: February 01, 2010, 01:43:35 PM »

Well, I'm going to hop off-line now and work some on the review. Then I'll be back downstairs to finish up the set and then relax with some leisure viewing.

WBBL.
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« Reply #159 on: February 01, 2010, 01:46:12 PM »

I just found this clip of Isaac online:

http://www.vimeo.com/7304575

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« Reply #160 on: February 01, 2010, 02:15:27 PM »

Thanks for the continued compliments on the photo as it fades into the mists of pages past.
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« Reply #161 on: February 01, 2010, 02:16:38 PM »

DR JMK - both FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE and EL CID received such beautiful presentations on DVD....but I think Miramax had a lot to do with their releases, so I am thinking what with the bankruptcy of Miramax, 55 & CIRCUS might be left in limbo.
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« Reply #162 on: February 01, 2010, 02:24:10 PM »

Nice photo!
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« Reply #163 on: February 01, 2010, 02:28:05 PM »

The Revolutionary went well yesterday.  I'm left handed, so that helps.  No, no sequencing was used in the production of this piece.  ;)

However, in related AMERICAN IDOL news, it turns out the deceased's grandson, who sang the Michael W. Smith opus "Friends" at the service, had actually made it to the second round of the Houston AI auditions, and he told us all about it.  They had to sleep in the Astrodome, groups of three are called up before an Associate Producer and asked to sing for no longer than 10 seconds.  In his group, the two others were simply told, "No," and were escorted away and they told him, "We'll keep you."  He had done 10 seconds of a country song and they told him they were a pop show, not a country show, so to choose something else to sing before the judges.  I can't remember what he said he chose, but when he got to the judges, he went up and they wouldn't let him do his original country song or start over.  Sad, because he does have a great voice.

I've heard many horror(?) stories about that whole vetting and winnowing process.  It's all about the "Look" and "TV-Q" before "Talent" is even considered.  -Thus those poor clueless souls who end up padding the prelim rounds on TV.

Which makes it all the worse when they bring someone who clearly lacks both "the look" and the talent before the judges for no other reason than to have a trainwreck for the viewers to gawk at.  It's another reason why I hate this show.

What i always wonder is since there are so many levels you have to reach before you see the judges ... well these awful people... are the other level judges telling them they are good. Or are they simply telling them they are moving to the next round (and simply implying that they are moving on because they are good).
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Re: WELCOME FEBRUARY
« Reply #164 on: February 01, 2010, 02:28:57 PM »

I woke up today feeling pretty lousy. No temp, but my throat was really raw.  But Advil cold and sinus really helped. My throat doesn't really hurt. But i do feel extremely tired.
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« Reply #165 on: February 01, 2010, 02:31:05 PM »

DR Ginny - Congrats to your DS Rob!!!!

Thanks, DR Jose - he received his test results today along with his University of Cincinnati diploma (with philosophy department honors) and notification that the State of Ohio has granted him an EMT license.  He's had a good day and we're quite proud of him.
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« Reply #166 on: February 01, 2010, 02:32:20 PM »

And I received a phone call, not from my doctor nor from his nurse, but from his wife (who's also a nurse) telling me my INR, my dosage, and to have another blood test Wednesday.
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« Reply #167 on: February 01, 2010, 02:39:00 PM »

Hope you feel better soon, DR Jennifer!
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« Reply #168 on: February 01, 2010, 02:53:34 PM »

55 Days at Peking was a most excellent movie with some very good performances......too bad it (and CIRCUS WORLD also from Samuel Bronston) are unavailable in good Region 1 DVD's .

Actually, there is a pretty good Region 0 foreign version available from either China or Korea [I can't read the language, so I don't know which).

I got it via ebay a few years ago and it is certainly very acceptable.
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« Reply #169 on: February 01, 2010, 03:00:02 PM »

Of course, some of us have had the restored Lola Montes on DVD at least for a year.  It came out in the UK.  I'm looking forward to the Blu-Ray.  I just watched the first twenty-five minutes of The Music Man on Blu-Ray.  Wonderfully sharp, but, as has been noted, too yellow.  It's almost like this was done before the current regime who've been doing the latest Warners' transfers - because all the recent titles have had perfect color.  This has a yellow cast to it that just sucks all the vibrancy out of it.  In fact, the DVD, which looks horrible, has slight better and more vibrant color because it lacks the yellow cast.  It's such a shame because this could have been perfect with the twist of the colorist's knob.  As it is it should please everyone with its incredible sharpness.
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« Reply #170 on: February 01, 2010, 03:07:27 PM »

TOD Books

I was rather attached to four books growing up: The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz, Tom Sawyer, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Iliad and the Odyssey

So
L Frank Baum
Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
Roal Dahl (Who I called Ronald)
Homer


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« Reply #171 on: February 01, 2010, 03:11:08 PM »

And the word of the day is: YOMP!


"It's fun to stay at the Y - O - M - P !"
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« Reply #172 on: February 01, 2010, 03:11:44 PM »

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR KERRY!
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« Reply #173 on: February 01, 2010, 03:12:45 PM »

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DONALD FELTHAM!
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« Reply #174 on: February 01, 2010, 03:18:36 PM »

And the funny thing is, I had no compunction whatsoever about reading the last Miss Marple book SLEEPING MURDER. Of course, she doesn't die at the end of it.


Well, I guess I can take the copy of CURTAIN off of my nightstand!  Spoilers indeed.   ;)
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« Reply #175 on: February 01, 2010, 03:21:35 PM »

ginny, now i remember the process.  not much fun, i hope the lab isn't too far away.

jose, are your parents able to coordinate their visits to the lab?
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« Reply #176 on: February 01, 2010, 03:27:03 PM »

I just found this clip of Isaac online:

http://www.vimeo.com/7304575



i was getting motion sickness watching.  he sounded nice in spite of all the distractions.  obviously he doesn't only sing country.
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« Reply #177 on: February 01, 2010, 03:29:41 PM »

Our DS Rob just called to tell us that he passed his EMT-Basic national certification exam - thanks for all the vibes!!!


Congratulations to DS Rob (but really no surprise)!
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« Reply #178 on: February 01, 2010, 03:30:14 PM »

And the funny thing is, I had no compunction whatsoever about reading the last Miss Marple book SLEEPING MURDER. Of course, she doesn't die at the end of it.


Well, I guess I can take the copy of CURTAIN off of my nightstand!  Spoilers indeed.   ;)

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« Reply #179 on: February 01, 2010, 03:32:34 PM »

Jennifer, i hope you feel better by tomorrow, and by tomorrow i don't feel as you do today.

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